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Cornerstone DS installation service for the Rev. Suzanne Block
September 16, 2019 / By UNY Communications
The Cornerstone District Superintendent installation service of the Rev. Suzanne Block will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 at 4 p.m. at the Christ United UMC: Olean, 633 Linwood Ave., Olean, New York. There will be a collection for UMCOR at this service. Light refreshments will be served at a reception following the service. …more
Young couple brings new life to former Cameron Mills UMC
September 16, 2019 / By Kathleen Christiansen
The Cameron Mill United Methodist Church closed in December 2012. It stood in disrepair – infested with bees and flooding in the basement – until a young couple stepped in. Dalton and Autumn Cady, then 20 and 22 respectively, initially bought the house next the church in September 2016. They heard a buyer was interested in turning the church into a storage facility and decided to buy it. Mountainview District Administrative Assistant …more
District training this fall
September 10, 2019 / By UNY Communications
Some Districts in the Upper New York Conference are preparing for upcoming fall leadership trainings. Here are some details we have obtained: The Genesee Valley District will hold their fall leadership training on Sept. 14 at Rush UMC from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be several choices of morning workshops as well as afternoon workshops. Click here for more information. Click here to register. Sept. 15 is an eventful day …more
UNY CCORR and Rev. Michelle Ledder from GCORR launched Imagine No Racism 2.0 training
September 9, 2019 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
On Saturday Sept. 7, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., about 40 participants from the 2018 Imagine No Racism (INR) initiative attended a training for INR 2.0 at the Upper New York United Methodist Center in Liverpool. The day began with a brief time of worship. Member of the Conference Commission on Religion & Race, the Rev. Dr. Scott Johnson used the Bible verses Luke 10:25-37 as a premise to discuss what it means …more
Great things are happening at The Conference Council on Youth Ministry’s (CCYM) Sept. meeting
September 9, 2019 / By Kathryn Helms and Danny Gekonge
At the CCYM’s Sept. meeting, District Councils on Youth Ministry (DCYM) youth from all over New York State, including the districts of Genesee Valley, Niagara Frontier, Mountain View, Cornerstone, Oneonta, Mohawk, Albany, and Adirondack are working on their fall events. Different districts have various information on what they know about their fall gatherings for sure. Here are some details that have been shared: Genesee Valley will be holding …more
Potato drop coming to UNY
September 9, 2019 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
On Saturday Nov. 16, 50-pound bags of potatoes will be available to pick up at no cost for local food pantries, individuals, families, and community organizations that feed the hungry. Tom Pelkey from the Society of St. Andrew and a group of volunteers will be at UNY United Methodist Center distributing potatoes from 8-11 a.m. to all those that registered. The deadline to register is Nov. 1. The Society of St. …more
It started with a race
September 5, 2019 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
When runner Ashley Fuller learned that a popular local road race, the Michael J. Cerroni Memorial 5K, in Black River, NY was ceasing after 2017 because the initial fundraising goal was achieved, she had to do something about it. The race was named after Michael Ceronni who passed away in a snow-mobile race in 2006. Michael was a father of two and a marine who served three tours in Iraq. He loved …more
How UNY can help those hit hard by Hurricane Dorian
September 3, 2019 / By Mike Block, UNY Director of Missional Engagement / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Hurricane Dorian has devastated the Bahamas, especially the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama. The storm basically came to a standstill as it pummeled the islands, causing major flooding, extreme destruction, and even death. Now its path is set to hit parts of Florida and move up along the East Coast, bringing even more damage and destruction. Watching and hearing all the news coverage only creates a sense of urgency …more
Rev. Grace Imathiu hopes Bishop’s Retreat speeches prepare, energize pastors
September 3, 2019 / By Kathleen Christiansen
The Rev. Grace Imathiu will serve as the keynote speaker at the 2019 UNY Bishop’s Retreat, which focuses this year on the theme “Biblical Risk Takers.” This year’s Bishop’s Retreat will be held Oct. 22-24 at the RIT Inn and Conference Center in Rochester, NY. Rev. Imathiu said she is excited to return to the Upper New York Conference, where she previously led …more
2019 Lottie Brown recipients to pursue helping and clergy professions
September 3, 2019 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Each year the Upper New York Annual Conference College Scholarships Committee offers Lottie Brown Scholarships for undergraduate students who are intending to enter a career in Christian service. This year’s recipients are Emily Allen, Katie Allen, Melissa Chun, Kendra Ellison, Rachel John, Lela Ormsby, and Sam Smith. Emily Allen attends Houghton College; she will be graduating in Dec. 2019. She hopes to become a United Methodist elder and has …more