News Stories from September 2020
Reaching Our Seniors
September 9, 2020 / By Shawna Lambert and Jean Sheviak, East Greenbush FUMC
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the Summer 2020 issue of the Advocate, which focused on "Keeping Connected." At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every religious organization began to ask the same question: How can we help? We at First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush (FUMCEG) decided early on that a major target of our focus should be the elderly population, who would surely be among …more
A Blessing for Students, Teachers/Professors and Staff
September 9, 2020 / By Rhonda Chester / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
May children, youth and young adults everywhere be open to the blessing of a brand new school year. May the radiance of your soul light up all opportunities to do good work and to be good humans. As you enter the virtual and in-person spaces, may you do so with anticipation for the new discoveries of your ability to adapt and learn. May your minds and hearts be excited to …more
Bishop Webb’s message to the UNY Conference Sept. 8
September 8, 2020 / By UNY Communications
On Sept. 8, Upper New York (UNY) Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb, sent a video message to the Upper New York Conference. In his message, he expresses gratitude for every clergy person, lay person, and participant in any of the UNY churches for the faithful ministry they continue to offer in the name of Jesus Christ at this difficult time. Bishop Webb expresses sorrow for the UNY Conference as they …more
Rev. Dr. Duane Priset’s reimagining of the Pilgrim’s Progress available
September 8, 2020 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
For over 40 years, the Rev. Dr. Duane Priset, who served Lockport: Emmanuel UMC in the Upper New York Conference and several churches in the former Western New York Conference, has been teaching lessons from John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress to Sunday School classes, congregations, seminar attendees, and even his seminary students. Introduced to The Pilgrim’s Progress as a senior in high school, Dr. Priset …more
Donors reminisce about their times at UNY Camp & Retreat Centers
September 7, 2020 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Manna in the Wilderness campaign to support Upper New York Camp & Retreat Ministries is going strong. Individuals who have had moving experiences at one of Upper New York’s Camp & Retreat Centers are stepping forward to make donations to a ministry that means so much to them. The Rev. Thanna Howell, pastor at Plymouth UMC, designated her donation to go to Sky Lake Camp & Retreat …more
Voting at the 2020 UNY Annual Conference
September 1, 2020 / By UNY Communications
As previously published, the 2020 Upper New York (UNY) Annual Conference will be held virtually. Both the clergy session (to take place on Sept. 19) and the Annual Conference session (to take place on Oct. 3) will be livestreamed. Click here to see the agenda. Those who are eligible to vote must provide a login email and create a password to access the virtual meetings when they register for the clergy session and …more