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Inside story: How UNY’s organizations are building, increasing leadership
November 12, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Volunteers-in-Mission Upper New York United Methodist Men Older Adult Ministry Team Peace with Justice in Palestine/Israel By Linda Bergh The mission of the Upper New York Conference’s Task Force on Peace with Justice in Palestine/Israel is to educate, network, and advocate for peace with justice in Palestine and Israel. Encouraging United Methodists to join together in this effort requires “a step forward” for …more
Upper New York kids (try to) define leadership terms
November 10, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Leadership Glossary from Upper New York Conference on Vimeo. The Upper New York Conference’s Communications Ministry Area conducted an informal poll that revealed the top 15 least known leadership terminology. So to help everyone better understand these terms, we visited the Sunday schools at the Camillus Immanuel and Cicero United Methodist churches and asked the children to give us their best definition of each word. Watch the video above …more
Bishop Webb dedicates DAV van
November 10, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
On Nov. 7, Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb dedicated a Ford Flex van to the Syracuse Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapter during the eighth annual CNY Veterans Day Parade & Expo at the Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairground in Syracuse. The parade and expo’s purpose was "Thanking Our Veterans" of every generation and conflict, and what better way to thank …more
UNY’s NEJ delegation outlines its nominations process for episcopal candidates
November 10, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
On Nov. 6, 2015, the 2016 Jurisdictional Conference delegation of the Upper New York Conference released a letter detailing the process for nominating potential candidates for the office of bishop to be brought before the delegation for possible endorsement. See the full letter below. Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Greetings from the 2016 Jurisdictional Conference delegation of the Upper New York Conference. We pray God’s richest blessings on you during this …more
BobbleWebbs are in
November 9, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Africa 360 Steering Team – which helps facilitate the Upper New York Conference’s holistic plan for health and education initiatives in Africa – has created a bobble head of Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb. More affectionately known as “BobbleWebb,” the polyresin nodder serves as a fundraiser for Africa 360. The bobble head was featured in the summer issue of the Advocate. If you …more
Bishop Webb discusses transforming the world through leaders, radical churches
November 3, 2015 / By Kathleen Rubino / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
District Days 2015 from Upper New York Conference on Vimeo. The 2015-2016 District Days tour is underway, as Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb visited the Adirondack District on Oct. 26 and the Albany District on Oct. 27. For a full list of the remaining District Days, click here. For photos of the District Days, click here. During each District Day, Bishop Webb will enjoy lunch and a …more
Bishop Webb visits Adirondack and Albany districts
November 2, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb has kicked off his 2015-2016 District Days tour, completing visits to the Adirondack and Albany districts. Bishop Webb will visit each of the districts in the Upper New York Conference during the tour, spending the morning and lunch with clergy and hosting an evening session open to both laity and clergy. The theme of the tour is “Increasing Our Capacity: …more
Mohawk DS encourages: Abide in Christ, stay close to the source of life
October 28, 2015 / By Christian Vischi / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Click here to view photos of the installation service. Mohawk District Superintendent the Rev. Abel Roy has put a few miles on his car. When he accepted the appointment this spring as one of the newest Upper New York Conference district superintendents, Rev. Roy began a transition from the Niagara Frontier District – specifically Springville – to the Mohawk District office in New Hartford, just over 200 miles as the crow …more
Bishop’s Retreat guest speaker: Want vital ministries? Keep your eyes ‘wide open’
October 27, 2015 / By Christian Vischi / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
If only that barbecue sauce just had a dash more balsamic vinegar. But you’re not on the committee. A flood light would make the back parking lot so much safer. But you’re not on the Board of Trustees. If only the Vacation Bible School program just used a video segment. But you are not on that ministry team. So you say to yourself, maybe someday I …more
GBGM missionary the Rev. Doug Childress shares update from Estonia
October 27, 2015 / By the Rev. Douglas R. Childress
Greetings from Estonia! Kulli and I wanted to send out a news update on happenings related to our work as missionaries. To begin with, we arrived in Estonia a little over a month ago and have been busy with mundane tasks, such as getting our children registered for school, dealing with customs related to our recently arrived belongings, and applying for my living permit (an Estonian “Green …more