news stories Tagged “Communications”
A new era of snowshoe ministry at Skye Farm
March 13, 2025 / By Hannah Lasher, Skye Farm Camp & Retreat Center Assistant Director / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Getting people outside and connected to Creation during summer camp can be as simple as stepping out the door. Doing the same during a snowy Adirondack winter, however, requires a bit more gear. And now, thanks to the generosity of Burnt Hills UMC, Skye Farm Camp & Retreat Center once again has snowshoes for retreat guests to use to get outside and explore during the winter months. Each fall, Burnt …more
Upper New York welcomes Chelsea Connor
March 12, 2025 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Chelsea Connor joins Upper New York as a part-time Administrative Services Assistant, supporting the Finance, Benefits, and Human Resources Ministries. Chelsea began her new role on Monday, March 10. A graduate of Keuka College with a degree in Communication, Chelsea brings a wealth of administrative experience to UNY, most recently as an Office Administrator in Rochester. With years of experience managing schedules, coordinating logistics, and ensuring smooth office operations, …more
Susquehanna & Upper New York Conferences: Partnering for lay leadership growth
March 5, 2025 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Upper New York and Susquehanna Conference Boards of Laity recently met via video conferencing to collaborate on strengthening lay leadership and expanding ministry opportunities in the Susquehanna and Upper New York Area. "The meeting was extremely blessed," said Jessica White, Upper New York Lay Leader. "We met to see how we can walk together in ministry. Collaboration will undoubtedly strengthen leadership and enhance ministry opportunities. Regular meetings and a …more
From the Desk of Bishop Héctor: 2025 Lent Message - A Call to Holiness
March 4, 2025 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following message was shared with United Methodists of Upper New York and Susquehanna Episcopal Area on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos-Núñez on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. "Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy." Leviticus 19:2 Dear siblings in Christ, Grace and peace from our Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy One, be with you. Throughout history, Christians …more
Welcoming the Stranger: Christ Church’s Ongoing Mission with Journey’s End
February 25, 2025 / By Rev. Daven Oskvig, Christ United Methodist Church in Amherst / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
"For I was a stranger and you welcomed me." (Matthew 25:35) For 26 years, Christ Church Amherst has lived out these words by extending a compassionate welcome to refugees seeking a new beginning. Through its enduring partnership with Journey’s End Refugee Services in Buffalo, the church has embraced families from across the globe, providing them with safe homes, essential resources, and a supportive community. Since 1999, Christ Church …more
Conference Office closed on February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025 / By
Due to inclement weather, the Conference Office in Liverpool will be closed today, February 14, with staff working remotely. The office will also be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents' Day and will reopen on Tuesday, February 18. …more
United Methodists join suit against Trump policy
February 12, 2025 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
United Methodists have joined over two dozen Christian and Jewish organizations in a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The suit challenges a Trump administration policy permitting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to conduct raids in "sensitive locations," including houses of worship. The plaintiffs argue that this policy infringes upon their religious freedom and hinders their mission to care for migrants. United Methodists …more
What are Ministry Shares?
February 12, 2025 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Do you know the strength in the United Methodist Connection? When several Upper New York churches were severely damaged after the “Blizzard of the Century” in December 2022, a church in Cape Cod, Massachusetts collected $30,000 and split it evenly among three churches in the Buffalo-area to help with the clean-up efforts. This church is not part of the Upper New York Conference, but members felt compelled to help. This …more
Fighting for food justice: A Methodist call to action
February 11, 2025 / By Deaconess Susan Silhan, Healing and Wholeness Ministry / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
This past Sunday on February 9, 2025, Home Missioner Robert Pessolissi, Director of the Interfaith Public Health Network (IPHN), shared a powerful message “Holiness and Wholeness: Looking at Public Health through a Methodist Lens” at Odessa-Catharine UMC in the Mountain View District. Bob is a native of Syracuse but resides in Poughkeepsie and is commissioned to the IPHN in the New York Conference. His message reminded those in attendance …more
Conference Office closed on February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Due to the inclement weather, the Conference Office in Liverpool is closed today, February 6. It is scheduled to reopen on Friday, February 7. …more