Bishop Webb: July 1, 2020
July 1, 2020 / By Bishop Mark J. Webb
The following email was sent from Bishop Webb on July 1, 2020 to clergy, certified lay ministers, and other congregational leaders in the Upper New York Conference. Dear Friends, Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ! Today marks the beginning of a new appointment year within the United Methodist Church and I wanted you to know how grateful I am for each of you and for your continued …more
CLT Prayer #6 during coronavirus pandemic
May 18, 2020 / By Rev. Nancy Dibelius
Pray, Pray now, Pray for the Others. Love one another. The command echoes through Scripture and awakens us to life. Jesus intended for the world to verify the truth of his message by observing us in our love for one another and all God sends into our lives (John 13:35, 17:22-23). Because praying is an expression of loving that is accessible to all, our Conference Leadership Team (CLT), calls all who …more
CLT Prayer #5 during coronavirus pandemic
May 11, 2020 / By Rev. Harold Wheat
Pray, Pray now, Pray for the Others. Love one another. The command echoes through Scripture and awakens us to life. Jesus intended for the world to verify the truth of his message by observing us in our love for one another and all God sends into our lives (John 13:35, 17:22-23). Because praying is an expression of loving that is accessible to all, our Conference Leadership Team (CLT), calls all who …more
Bishop Webb: April 29, 2020
April 29, 2020 / By Bishop Mark J. Webb / 2 Comments
The following email was sent from Bishop Webb on April 14, 2020 to clergy, certified lay ministers, and other congregational leaders in the Upper New York Conference. Dear Friends, We pray for our world; those stricken by the Coronavirus; those grieving the loss of loved ones; the lonely and those separated from friends and family; the medical personnel and caretakers in many places; those who risk their own health to serve in …more
CLT Prayer #4 during coronavirus pandemic
April 27, 2020 / By Rev. Steven Taylor / 1 Comment
Pray, Pray now, Pray for the Others. Love one another. The command echoes through Scripture and awakens us to life. Jesus intended for the world to verify the truth of his message by observing us in our love for one another and all God sends into our lives (John 13:35, 17:22-23). Because praying is an expression of loving that is accessible to all, our Conference Leadership Team (CLT), calls all who …more
CLT Prayer #3 during coronavirus pandemic
April 20, 2020 / By Rev. Nancy Dibelius
Pray, Pray now, Pray for the Others. Love one another. The command echoes through Scripture and awakens us to life. Jesus intended for the world to verify the truth of his message by observing us in our love for one another and all God sends into our lives (John 13:35, 17:22-23). Because praying is an expression of loving that is accessible to all, our Conference Leadership Team (CLT), calls all who …more
Bishop Webb: April 14, 2020
April 14, 2020 / By Bishop Mark J. Webb / 1 Comment
The following email was sent from Bishop Webb on April 14, 2020 to clergy, certified lay ministers, and other congregational leaders in the Upper New York Conference. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My followers to go to Galilee. They will see Me there.” -Matthew 28.10 Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! In the midst of all the disruption, sickness, death …more
CLT Prayer #2 during coronavirus pandemic
April 14, 2020 / By Drew Griffin
Pray, Pray now, Pray for the Others. Love one another. The command echoes through Scripture and awakens us to life. Jesus intended for the world to verify the truth of his message by observing us in our love for one another and all God sends into our lives (John 13:35, 17:22-23). Because praying is an expression of loving that is accessible to all, our Conference Leadership Team (CLT), calls all who …more
Bishop Webb: March 31, 2020
April 2, 2020 / By Bishop Mark J. Webb / 1 Comment
The following email was sent from Bishop Webb on March 31, 2020 to clergy, certified lay ministers, and other congregational leaders in the Upper New York Conference. Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing” . . . Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make …more
Bishop Webb: March 24, 2020
April 2, 2020 / By Bishop Mark J. Webb
The following email was sent from Bishop Webb on March 24, 2020 to clergy, certified lay ministers, and other congregational leaders in the Upper New York Conference. Dear Friends, I want you to know that each of you continue in my prayers during these unusual and remarkable days. It has been a blessing to witness the many creative ways in which you are leading and providing ministry. Today, as the Cabinet met, …more