News Stories from February 2022
Because we Care: Opposing Anti-Semitism
February 8, 2022 / By UNY Peace with Justice Task Force
“Because We Care,” a resolution passed at the 2021 Annual Conference, asked churches across the Upper New York Conference to engage in study and discussion of the “Cry for Hope,” a document from Palestinian Christians asking the world to relieve their suffering. We noted burdens imposed on Palestinians by military occupation, arbitrary restrictions, theft of land and water, brutal beatings and arrests, and expulsion from their homes. …more
Upper New York pays 100 percent of General Church apportionments
February 1, 2022 / By Bob Flask, UNY Treasurer
Ministry Shares payments from local churches and General Apportionment payments at the Conference level represent the connectional support that the United Methodists strive to always achieve. Connectionalism is about how we as people connect and support each other and is the essence of the Church. In 2021, Upper New York (UNY) churches still faced financial struggles and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many churches still found ways to support full …more
2022 Cady Grant applications now available
February 1, 2022 / By UNY Communications
Application forms are now available for the Upper New York Conference Cady Grant. Cady Grants are awarded annually to fund ministries, education, programs, or experiences that provide benefit or education to preferably, but not exclusively, African Americans and/or Native Americans. Priority will be given to proposals that have not recently been funded by the Cady Grant. Salaries and stipends will not be awarded from this grant. Awards may be …more
UNY Conference welcomes Robyn Vernon as Site Director for Skye Farm Camp & Retreat Center
February 1, 2022 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Upper New York (UNY) Conference is pleased to welcome Robyn Vernon as Site Director at Skye Farm Camp & Retreat Center. Robyn has a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation & Leisure Studies from SUNY Brockport and a Master’s Degree in Non-Profit Public Administration from Binghamton University. Robyn has held leadership positions related to camping since 2019. In 2019, Robyn served as Waterfront Director at Sky Lake Camp & …more
How Endwell UMC lives out the mission of the United Methodist Church Part II
February 1, 2022 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: We recently highlighted how Endwell UMC works to feed the hunger through its mobile food pantry and its Monday night dinners. Click here to read that story.Below, we feature how Endwell UMC lives out the mission of the United Methodist Church by serving children, multicultural communities, and communities outside of their local area Endwell Preschool Endwell UMC has offered a Preschool to the community …more