News Stories from September 2023
New Faith Communities Policy for New Beginnings Fund Grants
September 5, 2023 / By Rev. Abigail Browka / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Apply now for Year 1 New Beginnings Fund Grant. The core goal of New Faith Communities in Upper New York is to intentionally reach new people in contextual ways to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Eligibility Criteria: To apply for the Year 1 New Beginnings Fund, ministries must be: 1. A New Ministry: The NFC should represent a newly …more
United Methodists encouraged to focus on love
September 5, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Council of Bishops President Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton is calling on United Methodists to focus on love because the Church’s greatest success depends upon mutual love and meaningful relationships throughout the world. “The quality of our love for one another among Christians makes the church an effective witness for the gospel because it is what the human spirit longs for, dreams of and desired, …more
Connecting with Jesus and journey in faith at Massena First UMC
September 5, 2023 / By Rev. Cori Louden, Pastor and Kathy Perry, Missions, Outreach, and Hospitality Chair
As the summer ends, the activities at Massena First UMC pick up. Our Missions, Hospitality, and Outreach Team has planned many events and activities to end the summer season and welcome fall while fulfilling our mission to Serve Massena, Connect with Jesus, and Journey in Faith. Our first activity was to continue our Monday night book/Bible group to study a Max Lucado book entitled Life Lessons from …more