News Stories from May 2024

Statement from the Council of Bishops clarifying the status of The United Methodist Church’s relationship with The Global Methodist Church

May 15, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Editor's note: This letter was published by The United Methodist Council of Bishops on May 14, 2024 and shared with United Methodists of Upper New York. “Make an effort to preserve the unity of the Spirit with the peace that ties you together.” (Ephesians 4:3 CEB) Holding Scripture’s call for Christian unity before us, we lament that some have chosen to leave The United Methodist Church. …more

Rome First UMC builds relationships while providing services to those in need

May 7, 2024 / By Pastor Sherry Mahar, Rome First UMC / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

In November 2022, Rome First UMC received a grant from Peace with Justice which was used to support our Five Loaves Ministry and launch Saturday’s Bounty. The Five Loaves Ministry provides boxes of food for people in need; those in poverty, disabled veterans, and the elderly. We seek to impact everyone physically by feeding their hunger and spiritually by offering prayer, Scripture, and a greeting from a friendly person …more

Community working together to care for one another

May 7, 2024 / By LeAnn Childs, Westfield First UMC

I knew nothing about the commitment of the Westfield community to helping those less fortunate when I started working as the Administrative Assistant at the First United Methodist Church of Westfield (FUMC Westfield) in 2011.   Part of my job was checking in food pantry clients. Since my husband is a pastor, I have been in many churches and lived in different communities and have heard about different needs and …more

From the desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: Recapping General Conference

May 3, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Editor's note: The following video and transcipt was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on May 3, 2024 following the adjournment of the postponed 2020 General Conference, held April 23-May 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Click here to download and print the transcript and click here to download the video.   NOTE TO APPOINTED CLERGY: Bishop …more