news stories Tagged “Communications”
Special Message from Bishop Héctor: The ongoing California wildfires
January 10, 2025 / 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 A. Burgos Núñez on Friday, January 10, 2025 in response to the ongoing wildfires in California. “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” - Romans 12:15 (ESV) Dear siblings in Christ, As United Methodists, we are called to love and …more
Answering the call: Serving during Hurricane Helene and beyond
January 9, 2025 / By Jan Rothfuss, Aldersgate United Methodist Church / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
It was a Friday in September 2024, and I was visiting my son and his family, who live near Raleigh, North Carolina. Hurricane Helene was heading through our area, and schools were closed. We found safe places for the three grandchildren, my son went to work, and I stayed at the house, watching the weather reports. Luckily, we had three inches of rain with high winds but no property damage or …more
Moving forward from the Laity Session to empower churches and communities
January 7, 2025 / By Jessica White, Conference Lay Leader / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Hello to the United Methodists of Upper New York Laity (and Clergy), I wanted to thank all the laity who participated in the Laity Session on May 30, 2024, in Syracuse, NY. We used that time to discuss the hopes, dreams, and challenges faced by various districts within our conference. We found that there is a lot of commonality in the issues we are experiencing. It was a blessing to have everyone …more
Rev. Deb Coatsworth joins Asbury Retreat Center as Assistant Director
January 7, 2025 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Rev. Deb Coatsworth is the new Assistant Director at Asbury Retreat Center. She is a Deacon who formerly served the Elma UMC. After being a member since 1994, Rev. Coatsworth began her ministry as Christian Education Director at Elma UMC in 2006. She was ordained in 2023 in the Upper New York Annual Conference. She is leaving her current role as Director of Christian Education/Youth Ministries and Spiritual Care Ministry. Highlights …more
Providing hope and fun to Alzheimer and Dementia patients and caregivers
January 6, 2025 / By LeAnn Childs, First United Methodist Church of Westfield
Nearly seven million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, this number is rapidly increasing and is expected to jump to 13 million by 2050. First United Methodist Church of Westfield is able to provide hope to both Alzheimer and Dementia patients. The church has the unique opportunity to offer the only free Respite/Social program for individuals with Dementia and early stages …more
2025 Casowasco Sabbath
January 6, 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 on Monday, January 6, 2025 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez, Rev. Bill Mudge, and Rev. Dr. Pam Harris. Dear siblings in Christ, Today, we share with you an important update regarding Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center. Starting this month, all programming and hosting at Casowasco …more
Special Message from Bishop Héctor: Terrorist attack in New Orleans
January 1, 2025 / 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 A. Burgos Núñez on Wedneday, January 1, 2025 in response to the terrorist attack in New Orleans. “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it.” - 1 Corinthians 12:26 Dear Siblings in Christ, Grace and peace from Jesus Christ be with you. …more
Christmas message from Bishop Héctor
December 23, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following Christmas message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on Monday, December 23, 2024 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez. “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people" Luke 2:10 Dear siblings in Christ, The birth of Jesus is the ultimate reason for joy, …more
Council of Bishops seek prayer following violence in Nigeria aimed at UMC
December 17, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The Council of Bishops released the following statement on Monday, December 16, 2024 in response to violence in Nigeria targeting the Bwoi United Methodist Church. Click here to download a PDF of the statement. To the people of the United Methodist Church: Grace and Peace from Jesus Christ, God's only begotten, our savior and Prince of Peace. In this season of Advent, The Council of …more
From the desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: Announcement of new district superintendents
December 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 A. Burgos Núñez on Sunday, December 15, 2024. “…Christ gave gifts to some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to go and tell the Good News, and some to have the work of caring for and teaching God’s people. Christ …more