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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
Building leaders in Upper New York
May 2, 2018 / By Rev. Dr. Aaron Bouwens
As the Upper New York Conference endeavors to embody the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, and reach toward being the people that live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and are God’s love with our neighbors in all places, three key outcomes have been identified by the Conference Leadership Team. Increase the number of transformational leaders Increase the vitality of existing …more
Whitney Point United Methodist Church to celebrate 10,000 dresses made
May 1, 2018 / By UNY Communications
For the past eight years the ‘Sew ‘n Sews’ have been meeting weekly at the Whitney Point United Methodist Church to sew dresses. They use pillowcases, sheets, and other donated fabric along with elastic and lace, to assemble dress kits which then get sewn together into dresses of all sizes. Every few months a volunteer takes several boxes full of completed dresses to Angels of Mercy in …more
What is Mission u?
May 1, 2018 / By Joan Reppert, Communications Officer UNY United Methodist Women
Mission u (formerly known as School of Christian Mission) was created by Methodist women in the early-20th century in order to educate women and inspire them to a sense of mission at home and around the world. The United Methodist Women remain dedicated to the planning and promotion of this program. The schools were formed by and for women but over the years the demographic has changed as men, …more
Getting Ready for Annual Conference: The Service of Commissioning and Ordination
April 30, 2018 / By Anne Canfield
The Service of Commissioning and Ordination of The Upper New York Annual Conference, will be held Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 2 p.m. in the SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse. Upper New York Area Resident Bishop, Mark J. Webb, will preside with the full Upper New York Area Cabinet in attendance. Bishop Dennis V. Proctor, North Eastern District, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, will be the preacher. Bishop …more
OUTWARD! ’18—an amazing experience for hundreds of UNY youth
April 24, 2018 / By Kristian J. Snyder, CCYM Member
Hundreds of youth and adults from across Upper New York came together in Liverpool, NY for OUTWARD! ‘18, held on April 13-15 at the Liverpool Holiday Inn. There were over 275 youth and adults who joined the 40 CCYM members who planned and organized the event. There were 35 youth groups, from all 12 districts, in attendance. The event was named OUTWARD! because of its outward-focused emphasis on mission work. Over one-third of …more
Gouverneur First UMC successes in Mission and Outreach
April 23, 2018 / By Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Quick
One of the two priorities Gouverneur First UMC has is growing disciples who are engaged in mission and outreach. We’re working on growing in mission and outreach by connecting our community and congregation ever more deeply, loving our neighbors with concrete, hands-on and face-to-face actions: Every year, we host a “We’ve Got Your Back to School” event for families, offering backpacks, school supplies, and …more
Imagine No Racism launches in Upper New York
April 23, 2018 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
This past Saturday, April 21, marked the launch of the #ImagineNoRacism (INR) initiative that the Bishop’s Taskforce on Eliminating Racism has spent months planning. The launch took place simultaneously across all 12 Upper New York Conference districts and began with a moving worship experience. The Opening Worship liturgy started with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. King quote, “Our goal is to create a beloved community, and this …more
Getting Ready for Annual Conference: Worship
April 23, 2018 / By Rev. Rachel Morse
Boldly Living our Call to Acknowledge Christ, Follow Christ, and Offer Christ. Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb is using Mark 8:27-38 for his opening sermon, Wade in the Water. He will invite us to remember our baptismal call to acknowledge, follow, and offer Christ to the world. Opening Worship: Acknowledge Christ During this service, we will have the opportunity to “enter the narrative, …more