news stories Tagged “2023 Annual Conference”
The Leadership Report inspires collaboration at AC2023
June 2, 2023 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The United Methodists of Upper New York (UNY) Leadership Report was presented during the afternoon plenary at the 2023 UNY Annual Conference. Jessica White, Conference Lay Leader, presented the laity portion and the Rev. Mike Weeden, Northern Flow District Superintendent and Dean of the Cabinet, presented the Superintendency portion. Jessica White used the term claity to describe collaborative ministries between clergy and laity that work to discover, develop, and deploy Christ-following …more
Board of Pension & Health Benefits report presented and two recommendations carried at AC2023
June 2, 2023 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Rev. Sara Baron presented the Board of Pension & Health Benefits report during the June 2 afternoon plenary at the Upper New York (UNY) Annual Conference. She spoke of the increasing cost of healthcare. She said, “Moving into 2023, there was an increase in cost of 12 percent. That is a concerning amount, one that we did not think either churches or participants could absorb. The increased cost to churches was 3 …more
Board of Equitable Compensation recommendation carries after much debate
June 2, 2023 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
On Friday, June 2, in the afternoon plenary, the Rev. Rich Weihing Jr., and Teddi Urriola presented the Equitable Compensation Report. Teddy shared a story of a little boy named Ernesto. Ernesto struggled to see words on the blackboards. He saw a sea of green from trees and grass. When his family finally bought him glasses, he was amazed at how he could see. Teddy said, we all need Jesus glasses; …more
Loved ones remembered during Memorial Service
June 2, 2023 / By Tara Barnes, Director of Denominational Relations, United Women in Faith
Clergy and clergy spouses who have died since May of 2022, were honored and celebrated during a service of remembrance Friday morning at the Upper New York Annual Conference. “We take this special moment to give thanks to God for the lives of those who have come to be with the lord,” said Bishop Héctor Burgos Núñez to open the gathering. “We …more
Episcopal address speaks of needed shifts and unveils new Conference logo
June 2, 2023 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Disorientation and uncertainty. “This is the context we are living in,” said Upper New York Area Resident Bishop, Héctor A. Burgos Núñez during his Episcopal Address on June 2 at the 2023 Upper New York Annual Conference. “We will not wait for the disorientation and uncertainty to end to move forward,” Bishop Héctor said, “We are going to continue to …more
New Leaders Approved for 2024
June 2, 2023 / By Tara Barnes, Director of Denominational Relations, United Women in Faith
The Upper New York Conference Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development report to the 2023 Annual Conference was presented by Ian Urriola, chair of the committee, who opened his report by singing the hymn “Are We Yet Alive.” He reminded attendees of the Conference’s mission to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be God’s love with our neighbors in all places. “These …more
2023 Conference Advance Specials celebrated and supported
June 2, 2023 / By Tara Barnes, Director of Denominational Relations, United Women in Faith
The Rev. Jeff Childs, chair of the Conference Global Ministries Team, presented the 2024 Conference Advance Specials to the Upper New York Conference during the Thursday afternoon plenary. The projects and ministries are listed on page 24 of the 2023 Journal. Twenty-three ministries were included on the list. The Rev. Childs explained that the Global Ministries teams was reactivated in the past year, and that the team plans to raise awareness of …more
Opening worship “together” at the 2023 Upper New York Annual Conference
June 1, 2023 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The arena was filled with energy as United Methodists of Upper New York gathered for opening worship at the 14th session of Annual Conference. The theme of this year’s Annual Conference is Together. Together for the first time since 2019, due to the coronavirus. This year, for the first time, the attendees sat at round tables instead of rows of chairs. The tables were adorned with black linen …more
Bishop Héctor’s message to UNY as we prepare for AC2023
May 23, 2023 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
In Upper New York (UNY) Area Resident Bishop, Héctor A. Burgos Núñez’s, latest video message to the Upper New York Conference, he explained that with the 2023 Annual Conference (AC2023) quickly approaching (June 1-3 at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena in Syracuse), United Methodists of Upper New York alike are called to engage in prayerful reflection, review essential materials, and prepare …more
The Rev. Dr. Giovanni Arroyo to lead a learning session at AC2023
May 22, 2023 / By UNY Communications
We are pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Giovanni Arroyo, the General Secretary of the General Commission on Religion & Race, will lead a learning session at the Upper New York 2023 Annual Conference being held on June 1-3 at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena in Syracuse. Rev. Dr. Arroyo’s session will take place at 9 a.m. on June 3. He will lead us in a conversation …more