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    United Methodists of Upper New YorkLiving the Gospel. Being God's Love.


    News Stories from August 2020

    Join me in the Manna in the Wilderness Campaign

    August 7, 2020 / By Rev. Sherrri Rood

    As you may know, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced Aldersgate, Asbury, Casowasco, Sky Lake and Skye Farm to cancel an entire summer camp season as well as numerous church, family and group retreats and gatherings.  In addition to the loss of these life-changing ministry opportunities, these cancellations have resulted in over a million dollars in lost revenue.  Though each site has begun to reopen, the pandemic will continue …more

    COVID-19 inspires Broad Street UMC to start house churches

    August 5, 2020 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    When the COVID-19 pandemic prompted stay-at home orders and churches had to shut their doors, pastors across the Upper New York Conference had to think quickly about ways to reach their congregations. Quickly, pastors were livestreaming their services on Facebook Live and YouTube, among other platforms, but this was not a solution that would work for all churches. Rev. Rachel Barnhart’s church, Broad Street UMC, didn’t …more



    With more than 100,000 members, United Methodists of Upper New York comprises of more than 675 local churches and New Faith Communities in 12 districts, covering 48,000 square miles in 49 of the 62 counties in New York state. Our vision is to “live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be God’s love with our neighbors in all places."