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Broken Glory
May 15, 2018 / By Deresha Hayles
Editor's Note: The United Methodist Ecumenical Campus Ministry at Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University applied for and received the Ercil Cady Grant last Fall and they put on a writing contest that was geared towards students of Black/African American and Native American descent. Deresha S. Hayles won the contest with the following essay. “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they …more
Historical Society meeting Sat., June 16, 2018 in Clyde
May 15, 2018 / By Nancy Rutenber
The Upper New York United Methodist Historical Society will host a public meeting Saturday, June 16, 2018 (with Society news and a program) starting at 10:30 a.m. at Clyde United Methodist Church, 84 Sodus St. in Clyde, NY (in Wayne County’s town of Galen). Methodist churches of Wayne County to be explored. Lunch hosted by the church - offered for a free-will donation – will be meatloaf, herbed potatoes, corn …more
Getting Ready for Annual Conference: Communication at Annual Conference
May 15, 2018 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Annual Conference will take place May 30-June 2 this year at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena in Syracuse. The Upper New York Communications Ministry area works around the clock during this event to help keep everyone informed about what took place during all worship services and all plenary sessions. In-depth articles are written and added to the UNY Conference website (unyumc.org) and to the UMCMeet app daily. After …more
UNY Welcomes Emily MacNaughton
May 9, 2018 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Upper New York (UNY) Conference is pleased to welcome Emily MacNaughton as Payroll Specialist. Emily joins the Finance Ministry Area with previous Paylocity experience, which will be helpful in her task of processing biweekly payroll for the Conference office, Districts, Camp & Retreat Ministries, and episcopal employees. In addition to payroll-related tasks, Emily will be helping in the Human Resources Department as needed. Beth Dupont, Emily’s supervisor, …more
UNY churches, children raise funds in memory of a boy
May 9, 2018 / By Kathleen Christiansen
Colin Hayward Toland always had a smile on his face. He dreamed of being a police officer, which became a reality when the Ithaca Police Department made him an honorary member at 9 years old and later when the Memphis Police Department promoted him to lieutenant and a member of the department’s tactical unit at 10 years old. Colin battled brain cancer since the age of 2, and sadly succumbed to …more
Living into our potential through Pastoral Leadership Development
May 8, 2018 / By Pastor Gary Kubitz, Co-facilitator of PLD in Albany DIstrict
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the Spring 2018 issue of the Advocate, which highlighted different ways people and churches across the Upper New York Conference are spiritually planning their way forward. What does it mean to be a leader in the church in the 21st century? Many pastors across the Upper NY Annual Conference have been wrestling with this question as they are participating in Pastoral Leadership Development …more
UNY AC2018 App is now available
May 8, 2018 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Are you attending the Upper New York (UNY) Annual Conference at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena in Syracuse, taking place May 30-June 2? If so, we have exciting news for you! The UNY Annual Conference 2018 event app is now available for you to download on your mobile device. This app is available for all who have registered and paid their Annual Conference registration in full. Currently, there are schedules …more
Getting Ready for Annual Conference: Mission work opportunities available May 30 at UNY’s Mission Central HUB
May 7, 2018 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Are you arriving in Syracuse by Wednesday, May 30 for Annual Conference? If so, there’s an opportunity to help with a mission project at Upper New York (UNY)’s Mission Central HUB, located at the United Methodist Center at 7481 Henry Clay Blvd in Liverpool, NY. On May 30th, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., you can come to the United Methodist Center in Liverpool and work in the …more
From the Desk of Bishop Webb: Constitutional Amendments regarding gender equality
May 7, 2018 / By Bishop Mark J. Webb
On May 7, Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb sent the following letter to the UNY Conference. Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, In addition to our work regarding the recommendations of The Commission on a Way Forward, the Council of Bishops last week also completed canvassing the votes of Annual Conferences on the five constitutional amendments that were approved by the 2016 General Conference. All five constitutional …more
From the Desk of Bishop Mark J. Webb: United Methodist Bishops recommend a way forward
May 4, 2018 / By Bishop Mark J. Webb
On May 4, 2018, Upper New York Area Resident Bishop, Mark J. Webb, sent the following letter to the Upper New York Conference. “As Bishops of The United Methodist Church, we affirm that WE ARE OF ONE HEART in our desire to discern the mind and will of Jesus Christ for our leadership and the church. In the Northeastern Jurisdiction and around the world we experience great diversity of thought …more