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    United Methodists of Upper New YorkLiving the Gospel. Being God's Love.


    news stories Tagged “Bishop Burgos”

    From the desk of Bishop Héctor- Council of Bishops Fall 2023 meeting

    November 15, 2023 / By Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23  Dear United Methodists in Upper New York,  Grace and peace of our Savior, Jesus Christ, be with you. Over the past three weeks, I had the opportunity to experience our United Methodist connection in varied ways.   Trip to Cambodia and Manila  First, in mid-October, I traveled to Cambodia …more

    Remembering Bishop Thomas B. Stockton

    October 20, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Retired Bishop Thomas B. Stockton of Winston-Salem, NC died on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the age of 93. Bishop Stockton was elected to the episcopacy on July 12, 1988. He was assigned to the Richmond Area, which encompasses the Virginia Annual Conference. He retired in 1996. He also served as Bishop in Residence at High Point University.     He was born on July 26, 1930, in Winston Salem, NC. After receiving an A.B. …more

    From the desk of Bishop Héctor- Closing remarks on disaffiliations

    October 14, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Editor’s Note: The following is a transcript and video of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez' closing remarks following the Special Session of the UNY Annual Conference, which was held remotely on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 to ratify the fourth and last batch of church disaffiliations.   “Friends, since I arrived in Upper New York in January, I have experienced United Methodists of …more

    From the desk of Bishop Héctor- Violence in the Middle East (Palestine-Israel)

    October 11, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Editor's Note: The following note was sent via email to United Methodists of Upper New York on Oct. 11 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez about the violence in the Middle East.  “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9  Dear United Methodists of Upper New York,   This past weekend, we …more

    United Methodists of Upper New York receives $1.25 million grant

    October 2, 2023 / By Shelby Winchell, UNY Director of Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    PRESS RELEASE: United Methodists of Upper New York receives $1.25 million grant.   $1.25 Million Grant to United Methodists of Upper New York   October 2, 2023  For Immediate Release  Contact: Shelby Winchell, Director of Communications (shelbywinchell@unyumc.org)  United Methodists of Upper New York (UNY) have been granted $1,250,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc. Compelling Preaching Initiative. The initiative aims to foster and support preaching that inspires, encourages, and guides …more

    Explore the Holy Land with Bishop Héctor

    September 25, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Then he said, “Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” Exodus 3:5 ESV  Journey through the Bible with Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez and experience the Fifth Gospel on a sacred trip to the Holy Land. Follow in the footsteps of Jesus in a faith-filled adventure with Bishop …more

    A New Season Begins for the Conference Leadership Team

    September 20, 2023 / By Shelby Winchell, UNY Director of Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19-20)   The Conference Leadership Team (CLT) has a new membership configuration. The new configuration is part of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos-Núñez efforts to eliminate silos and …more

    Register now for October’s virtual Special Session

    September 9, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Registration is now open for the virtual October Special Session of Annual Conference. This Special Session will focus on Upper New York churches looking to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church.   There is a $10 registration fee for eligible voting members, with the exception to equalization members, to participate in the Special Session, which will begin at 9 a.m. on Oct. 14. Click here to register by Wednesday, Sept. 27. Late …more

    United Methodists encouraged to focus on love

    September 5, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    The Council of Bishops President Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton is calling on United Methodists to focus on love because the Church’s greatest success depends upon mutual love and meaningful relationships throughout the world.   “The quality of our love for one another among Christians makes the church an effective witness for the gospel because it is what the human spirit longs for, dreams of and desired, …more

    Service Information for Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar

    July 21, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Editor's Note: The following email was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on July 21, 2023. Since distribution of this email, we have learned the service will begin at 11 a.m. and will be livestreamed.  The following was sent on behalf of Bishop Devadhar's family on August 7, 2023: My family and I offer our …more



    With more than 100,000 members, United Methodists of Upper New York comprises of more than 675 local churches and New Faith Communities in 12 districts, covering 48,000 square miles in 49 of the 62 counties in New York state. Our vision is to “live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be God’s love with our neighbors in all places."