News Stories from February 2026
From the Desk of Bishop Burgos: Rebuilding a Vibrant Life of Prayer – Together!
February 10, 2026 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor’s Note: The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on Tuesday, February 10 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos-Núñez, inviting the Susquehanna–Upper New York Area into a renewed focus on prayer during Lent and in the months ahead. “Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.” Romans 12:12 Dear family of …more
End of disaffiliation process in Upper New York Conference
February 3, 2026 / By Rev. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding, Assistant to the Bishop / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
On November 18, 2025, the New York State courts approved the final disaffiliation request in Upper New York (UNY), marking the completion of an unprecedented chapter in our conference's history. Between October 2022 and December 31, 2023—when the limited right to disaffiliate under ¶2553 of the Book of Discipline expired—118 churches in Upper New York voted to disaffiliate, though the court approval process extended into 2025. This has been a challenging season …more