news stories Tagged “Bishop Burgos”
Special Message from Bishop Héctor: Election Day
November 4, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on Monday, November 4 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez. “Look not only to your interests but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 Dear siblings in Christ, Tomorrow, millions of US citizens will participate in the most foundational exercise of the democratic process – …more
From the Desk of Bishop Héctor: Update on General Conference changes and disaffiliations
October 29, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on Tuesday, October 29 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez as an update from the postponed 2020 General Conference held in Spring 2024. May grace and peace from Christ be with you. First, I want to thank all UNY clergy/ pastoral leaders for their faithful servant leadership. …more
From the desk of Bishop Héctor: Enhance your new member classes with the Belong series
October 15, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor on Tuesday, October 15 about a new Discipleship Ministries resource. Dear claity (clergy & lay leaders) of the Susquehanna and Upper New York Episcopal Area, May grace and peace from Christ be with you. Understanding and celebrating who we are as followers of Christ …more
UMC bishops call for Leadership Gathering instead of Special Session in 2026
September 5, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's note: The following press release was sent by the Coucil of Bishops of The United Methodist Church on Thursday, September 5, 2024 regarding a Leadership Gathering in place of a Special Session in 2026. The Council of Bishops (COB) of The United Methodist Church (UMC) is announcing a Leadership Gathering for 2026 that will advance the positive momentum of the 2020/24 General Conference and prepare the denomination for the 2028 General Conference. The …more
Special Message from Bishop Héctor: New Superintendent announcement
August 18, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on August 18, 2024 announcing the new superintendent of the Cornerstone and Niagara Frontier Districts. Grace and peace from Jesus Christ, our Savior and Friend, be with you. Last week, I shared with you that the Rev. Carlos M. Rosa-Laguer stepped down from the …more
From the desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: New Charge Conference season
August 8, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following message was sent to appointed clergy of United Methodists of Upper New York from Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on August 8, 2024 about the upcoming Charge Conference season. Dear Upper New York clergy, I greet you in the name and with the love of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Friend. I am grateful to God for …more
From the desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: Summer 2024 storm next steps
August 6, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York from Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on August 6, 2024 on taking the next steps in response to the recent storms that have significantly impacted several Upper New York communities. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:12a Dear partners in ministry, …more
From the desk of Bishop Héctor: Summer storm response
July 18, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York from Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on July 18, 2024 in response to the recent storms that have significantly impacted several Upper New York communities. “If one part of the body suffers, every part suffers with it…” 1 Corinthians 12:26 …more
Bishops assigned at 2024 NEJ Conference
July 12, 2024 / By Shelby Winchell, UNY Director of Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The 2024 Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference came to a close on Friday, July 12 with the revelation of six new reconfigured areas and the assignment of bishops to supervise those areas. On Wednesday, the conference voted to reduce the number of episcopal areas from nine to six. The six new episcopal areas with the assigned bishops include: Baltimore-Washington and Peninsula-Delaware- Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater …more
From the Desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: New Dean of Cabinet, Renewal Leaves, Disaffiliations
June 18, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following note was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on Tuesday, June 18 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez. Dear United Methodists of Upper New York, I thank God for the spirit of hope and joy that permeated the 2024 session of the UNY Annual Conference, held from May 30 to June 1 in Syracuse, NY. United Methodists …more