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Staying Connected Part I—Being a community of disciples
March 23, 2023 / By Pastor Daniel J. Bradley, Faith Journey United Methodist Church
As United Methodist’s we talk a lot about the “Connection,” and I believe there is power in that spirit. However, it is the Pentecost power of the Holy Spirit that binds the Church together in grace and hope for the future. Some will say that hope is a dangerous word. I argue that hope is what we must hold onto in this world. …more
Winnie Daughen turns 100
March 22, 2023 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Upper New York Conference has a new centenarian! Winnifred (Winnie) Daughen turned 100 on March 20. And nobody would ever guess Winnie is 100. As her son-in-law, the Rev. Brad Hunt said, “She is as sharp as can be!” Winnie has made amazing contributions to our Conference. Winnie’s 100-year birthday party On Saturday, March 18, Winnie had a small birthday celebration at her home in La Fargeville with family …more
Laity inspired at Bishop Héctor’s final Regional Gathering this season
March 20, 2023 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
On March 9, 2023, Upper New York Area Resident, Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez held his final clergy and laity Regional Gathering of this winter at Central UMC in the Southern Tier Region. When the Rev. Dr. Sherri Rood, District Superintendent of the Mountain View District, introduced Bishop Héctor at the laity session, she said, “Be prepared to be blessed.” And blessed …more
How a Cape Cod church connected with Buffalo-storm-impacted churches
March 20, 2023 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: If this article inspires you to help Buffalo churches, you can give to the blizzard response by clicking here. And you can give to the Buffalo 10 Scholarship by clicking here. The United Methodist #BeUMC campaign highlights ways in which United Methodist congregations across the Connection continue to live into the mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world” despite tension, …more
Bishop Héctor Burgos Núñez’s Installation Service Message
March 16, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following is a transcript of the message shared by Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez at his Service of Installation held on March 11, 2023 at Liverpool First United Methodist Church. The scripture lesson shared was Isaiah 43:1-2; 16-25. Watch the message below or click here for a link to the video on our Vimeo channel. Click here to watch a recording …more
Nominations accepted for the 2023 Harry Denman Evangelism award
March 15, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Harry Denman Evangelism award honors United Methodists in each Conference whose exceptional evangelism brings people into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. Each year, Annual Conferences join the Foundation for Evangelism in recognizing one youth, one clergy member, and one layperson in each Conference. The 2022 recipient was Adrienne Demmin (laity) from Pendleton Center United Methodist Church. Read about all the past recipients in Upper New York by clicking here. …more
Upper New York Disaffiliation Policy updated
March 15, 2023 / By UNY Communications
The Upper New York Conference disaffiliation policy has been updated. This update clarifies the fact that local churches interested in exploring disaffiliation must take an Administrative Board/Church Council vote to authorize this request. If the vote is affirmative, the Administrative Board/Church Council must submit the application to explore to the Bishop’s Office for Bishop/Cabinet approval. This update also clarifies the Cabinet&rsquo …more
God is doing something new
March 14, 2023 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: A transcript and video of the message shared by Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez at his Service of Installation is available by clicking here. On Saturday, March 11, the Upper New York (UNY) Conference celebrated the installation service for Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez at Liverpool First United Methodist Church. Nearly 100 people attended this service in …more
New York State Pay Transparency Law
March 14, 2023 / By Tracy Rickett, Human Resources Generalist
As communicated in a prior news article, the New York State (NYS) Pay Transparency law goes into effect on September 17, 2023. A bill amending the NYS Pay Transparency law was signed into law on March 3, 2023. Covered Employers The law covers employers located in New York State with four or more employees, as well as agents and recruiters. Only temporary help firms are exempt. Employer Obligations Covered employers …more
The Conference Center’s post-COVID open doors
March 14, 2023 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
COVID is not as scary as it once was. While COVID is still around, the mutations are becoming weaker. It is nice to be together again and many people feel safe doing so. The thriving work of ministries and staff in Upper New York is evident as more people feel safe coming together and using the beautiful Conference Center in Liverpool. We understand that some people feel safer wearing masks …more