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


    news stories Tagged “Communications”

    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

    UM Chaplaincy at Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University

    August 8, 2024 / By Rev. Jee Hae Song, Chaplain at Hendricks Chapel / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    The term “chaplain” has an origin from the story of St. Martin. On a rainy day in 337, St. Martin ran into an impoverished man at the gate to the city of Amiens, France. While the crowd ignored this half-naked man, he took pity, took out his sword, removed his cloak, and sliced it into two pieces to give half to the poor man. Being moved by this powerful …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

    Susan Latessa to leave role as Director of Human Resources and Benefits

    July 31, 2024 / By Shelby Winchell, UNY Director of Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Susan Latessa, Upper New York’s Director of Human Resources and Benefits is vacating her role to pursue other work in ministry. Susan joined the Upper New York Conference in 2017.  “I’m leaving to answer a new call to ministry. I’ve been praying for a while to become closer to Jesus and I feel like He answered my prayers with this new opportunity,” …more

    Missional Excellence and staffing

    July 25, 2024 / By Rev. Dr. Aaron Bouwens, Director of Missional Excellence / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Nearly eighteen months ago, I was invited to serve as the Director of Missional Excellence for United Methodists of Upper New York. In that time, some have asked what it means to be Director of Missional Excellence, or more specifically what is Missional Excellence?  In short, Missional Excellence is about equipping leaders and congregations so they can make a missional impact in their communities and around the world. Missional …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

    Youth make an impact at NEJ Conference

    July 12, 2024 / By Shelby Winchell, Director of Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Youth often remark that they are seen, but not heard. That was not the case at the 2024 Northeastern Jurisdictional (NEJ) Conference, held July 8-12 in Pittsburgh, PA. Nineteen youth representatives took part in the NEJ Conference. It was the only jurisdiction in 2024 with youth representation.  “The presence and participation of youth at the jurisdictional conference was vital to the continuing presence of The United Methodist Church in …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

    SEJ to share Bishop Wallace-Padgett with NEJ

    July 11, 2024 / By Beth DiCocco, Daily Christian Advocate contributor / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Editor's Note: Beth DiCocco is the Director of Communications for the New England Conference of The United Methodist Church After the necessary organizing motions and approval of the Rules of Order, the NEJ Committee on Episcopacy (COE) was the first to give its report to the delegates as the plenary sessions got under way. Judi Kenaston, chair of the COE, offered her appreciation for the committee who, while …more

    Bishop Bickerton delivers State of the Jurisdiction Address

    July 11, 2024 / By Rev. Erik Alsgaard, Daily Christian Advocate contributor / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Editor's Note: The Rev. Erik Alsgaard is a Daily Christian Advocate contributor and serves as the pastor at the Community United Methodist Church of Crofton. United Methodists stand at the ribbon cutting of a new church, but the question is: Are we ready to walk through the door? And, if so, will we do it together? Those were just two of the questions Bishop Thomas Bickerton posed …more



    United Methodists of Upper New York is comprised of a vibrant network of 677 local churches and active 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."