news stories Tagged “Communications”
Bishop Webb responds to Bishops’ Protocol Statement
January 8, 2020 / By Bishop Mark J. Webb
On Jan. 6, 2020, Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb sent a letter to the Upper New York Conference explaining how the media took an independent team of United Methodist Bishops’ Protocol Statement out of context, leading many people to ask the question, “has the United Methodist Church split? Has the decision been made?" Bishop Webb explained that the simple answer to those questions is no and …more
Conference Office closed
December 2, 2019 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Due to the inclement weather, the Conference Office in Liverpool will be closed today, Dec. 2. It is scheduled to reopen Tuesday, Dec. 3. …more
Anti-racism workshops continue the education of Imagine No Racism
June 7, 2019 / By Shannon Hodson
During lunch on Friday, June 7, at the tenth session of the Upper New York Annual Conference, the Conference Commission on Race and Religion (CCORR) held four workshops on ways to address racism. This was an effort to continue the work that began with the Imagine No Racism initiative launched in April 2018. Over 300 people participated in these workshops. “Let’s be real for a second – there is no …more
Changes in how we share our story
February 4, 2019 / By Stephen J. Hustedt / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
How we communicate as a society seems to evolve daily. While it may seem very distant now, the time when the only way to reach members of our churches was to mail them a print newsletter was not all that long ago, and there are still plenty of people that prefer that form of communication. There are also many people who would prefer their information to just show up as …more
New York United Methodist Bishops make statement on Reproductive Health Act
January 31, 2019 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor’s Note: The following statement was released on January 31, 2019, by New York Area Resident Bishop, Thomas J. Bickerton, and Upper New York Area Resident Bishop, Mark J. Webb, about the Reproductive Health Act that was signed into New York State law in January. Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ! The conversation about abortion has dominated the media over the last few days. In …more
District trainings in the coming months
January 15, 2019 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Many Districts across the Upper New York (UNY) Conference have some great leadership training opportunities in the coming months. Below are some of the trainings taking place ordered by the dates that they are being offered. Mohawk District Mountain View District Finger Lakes District Crossroads District Adirondack District Niagara Frontier District Cornerstone District Binghamton District Mohawk District Mohawk District Leadership Summit Jan. 26, 2019 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. First UMC 105 Genesee …more
Recommendation results from AC2018
June 1, 2018 / By Shannon Hodson
Voting on the Upper New York Conference recommendations began in the morning plenary on June 1 and extended through the afternoon plenary at the 2018 UNY Annual Conference session held at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena in Syracuse. The results are as follows: Recommendation from the Accessibility Committee – Disability Awareness Weekend, supported This recommendation is for the Upper New York Conference to establish February 1-7, or another weekend chosen …more
Clergy and clergy spouses remembered at AC2018 Memorial Service
June 1, 2018 / By Shannon Hodson
On May 31 at the 2018 Annual Conference session, a Memorial Service was held to honor Upper New York clergy members and clergy spouses who have passed away since the 2017 Annual Conference session. Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb introduced the service. “I hope you know that we have been praying for you, that we love you, and that we thank you for making sacrifices so that your …more
Actions taken during Trustees Report
May 31, 2018 / By Shannon Hodson
The Upper New York Conference Board of Trustees shared their report May 31 at the 2018 Annual Conference session during the afternoon plenary. President of the Upper New York Board of Trustees Rich Barling began by discussing the great energy and work happening in the United Methodist Center, making special mention of the Resource Center, Mission Central HUB, and the team spirit in all departments. “The feeling of mission and ministry …more
Mold discussion dampens Commission on Equitable Compensation Report
May 31, 2018 / By Kathleen Christiansen
The Rev. Lauren Swanson, chair the Conference Commission on Equitable Compensation, presented the commission’s report May 31 at the 2018 Annual Conference session. “It has been our mission to equip struggling local churches to establish sound financial footing so they can build leadership capacity, make disciples, and transform the world,” Rev. Swanson said. “We have done this by supplying short-term grants to help bridge short-term setbacks …more