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