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Celebrating 200 years of Ministry at Penn Yan United Methodist Church
April 23, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Penn Yan United Methodist Church celebrated its 200th anniversary recently. The birthday bash began on Saturday, April 20 with a concert featuring the musical ensembles of the church: praise band, sanctuary choir, bell choir, organ solos, and trumpet duets. The anniversary festivities continued with a dessert reception, fellowship, and history displays after the concert. A unified celebration worship service was held on the following day. Sunday’s worship theme …more
Commentary: A Future of Hope for Palestine-Israel?
April 22, 2024 / By Rev. Gary E. Doupe / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Rev. Gary E. Doupe is a retired Upper New York elder and wrote the following reflection on behalf of the Upper New York Task Force for Peace with Justice in Palestine-Israel. Since retiring from full-time pastoral work, I’ve been part of our UNY Conference Task Force on Peace with Justice in Palestine-Israel. In 2012 I traveled to the West Bank, Israel, Jerusalem, and Gaza with …more
Three UNY churches awarded grant money
April 19, 2024 / By Dr. Blenda Smith, CONAM Treasurer / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM) wants to thank the Upper New York churches that support Native American Ministries Sunday (NAMS) each year. This year, the Special Sunday was held on April 14. Upper New York has three Native American Methodist Churches within our Conference boundaries, including Four Corners UMC (south of Buffalo) Onondaga Nation UMC (south of Syracuse) Hogansburg UMC (northeast of …more
Serving at General Conference
April 17, 2024 / By Shelby Winchell, Director of Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Their bags are packed and they’re ready to go. The Rev. Dr. Sherri Rood, District Superintendent of the Crossroads and Finger Lakes Districts, along with the Rev. Bob Kolvik-Campbell, District Superintendent of the Binghamton and Oneonta Districts, are off to General Conference (GC) in Charlotte, NC. They aren’t serving as clergy delegates, but in the role of marshals, representing Upper New York. This …more
Travel with UNY to Africa University in 2025
April 16, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Registration is open for an opportunity to travel to Africa University (AU) in Mutare, Zimbabwe, from Feb. 12-21, 2025. Join Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez, Dr. Roger and Mrs. Claudia Ellis, and others from Upper New York (UNY) on a trip to visit and stay on the AU campus, meet with students, observe classes, and learn about the country and their culture. Many …more
A glimpse inside UNY Archives: Hidden treasures revealed and restored
April 15, 2024 / By Shelby Winchell, UNY Director of Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Upper New York (UNY) Archives is full of archived information from documents to artifacts. Located in the United Methodist Center in Liverpool, the UNY Archives is run by a group of volunteers and part-time Archives Assistant, Reilly Callahan, who aim to record and preserve United Methodist history in Upper New York, dating back to before the formation of UNY. Many items and documents are reviewed and cataloged in …more
Now accepting Denman award nominations
April 10, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Do you know a lay, youth, or clergy member whose ministry helps them form relationships with others, introducing them to the Good News of Jesus Christ? Think of someone who serves God in a way that impresses you. And nominate that person for the Denman award. The Harry Denman Evangelism Award honors United Methodists who bring people into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. Each year, the Upper New York …more
2024 CVA Fund Allocation resolution
April 9, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
A resolution will be presented at the 2024 Annual Conference detailing the Child Victims Act (CVA) fund allocation for case settlements and legal fees. These settlements represent only the financial recompense for the survivors of abuse. The Conference Leadership Team created a task force made up of clergy and laity to examine every feasible funding source. Click here to read more about the work of the task force. …more
From the desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: Pre-General Conference
April 9, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor’s Note: The following transcript and video were shared with United Methodists of Upper New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on Monday, April 9, 2024. In this message, Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez discusses the significance of the upcoming 2024 General Conference, scheduled for April 23-May 3, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dear United Methodists of Upper New …more
The future vision for New Faith Communities
April 3, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Join Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez, the Rev. Dr. Aaron Bouwens, and the Rev. Abigail Browka as they share the exciting developments in New Faith Communities (NFCs) across Upper New York. For 14 years, United Methodists of Upper New York have been committed to planting NFCs, reaching new people in new places. The New Faith Communities of Upper New York are diverse ethnically, economically, and in …more