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


    news stories Tagged “Communications”

    Important dates leading up to AC2025

    October 7, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Mark your calendars as there are several important dates you should add to your calendar as we look forward to as we prepare for the 2025 Upper New York Annual Conference session.   January 6: Petitions/Recommendations/Reports submissions accepted  March 1: Last day to submit Petitions/Recommendations/Reports  March 14 – April 15: Register for Annual Conference  April 1: Presenter scripts due for closed captioning purposes  April 15: 2025 UNY Pre-Conference Workbook …more

    Together in Worship 2.0

    October 7, 2024 / By Missional Excellence Team / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Do you provide leadership in ministry and are looking for an opportunity to recharge?  If so, we have a worship experience for you!  Once a month for the past 15 months, leaders among United Methodists of Upper New York have had an opportunity to gather for worship through Facebook Live or in-person at the United Methodist Center in Liverpool. Like many local congregations, there has been conversation about the …more

    FJUMC serves as Guatemalan Consulate for hundreds of immigrants

    October 3, 2024 / By Beth Jordan, Faith Journey UMC member

    Faith Journey United Methodist Church (FJUMC) got the unique opportunity to serve as a meeting place for hundreds of Guatemalans immigrating to the United States. The church was contacted by the New York State Immigration Coalition as a possible location for an upcoming event over the summer and the community events planner inquired about renting space in the Clay area.  Over time, we learned a Guatemalan Consulate would be …more

    Hurricane Helene disaster response

    October 2, 2024 / By Kristina Clark, Associate Director of Missional Excellence / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Editor's note: The following letter was emailed to United Methodists of Upper New York on Wednesday, October 2 about disaster response following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene on behalf of Kristina Clark, Associate Director of Missional Excellence, Disaster Response Coordinator. Dear United Methodists of Upper New York, We are heartbroken to witness the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene to communities across our United Methodist Connection. We’re …more

    United Methodists of Upper New York Parental Leave policy

    September 27, 2024 / By Tracy Rickett, UNY Human Resources Generalist / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    As approved at the 2024 Annual Conference, there is a new Parental Leave policy for all clergy and laity employed by the Upper New York Annual Conference or any of its funded extension ministries. This policy applies to all clergy, regardless of their part-time or full-time status, and lay employees who work 20 or more hours a week, or who have worked for at least 175 hours.   This policy was effective …more

    Protecting your church in time for winter

    September 27, 2024 / By Autumn Wells, Administrative and Accounting Services Specialist / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    It’s only the start of the fall season, but winter will be here before you know it. There are several things you should take into consideration when it comes to protecting your church and church property for winter weather.   Want to know when there’s going to be extreme freezing weather or emergency info alerts in your area? Sign up to receive free text alerts …more

    UNY Greenhouse Days: Sparking innovation and reimagining ministry

    September 24, 2024 / By Rev. Abigail Browka, UNY New Faith Communities Initiative / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Last weekend, 100 people gathered for UNY Greenhouse Days both at the United Methodist Center in Liverpool and at Penn Ave UMC in Pine City. Local church leaders came together to explore new ways of reaching people and reimagining ministry for today’s world.  Michael Beck, a dynamic pioneer in Fresh Expressions, served as the keynote speaker. He shared real-life examples of how small, inherited churches can spark fresh …more

    Announcing AC2025

    September 11, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    The 2025 annual session of the Upper New York Conference will be held May 22-May 24, 2025, at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse.      In July, the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference assigned Bishop Héctor to serve at two conferences, Upper New York and Susquehanna, effective September 1. In that role, he will preside over two annual conference sessions. Anticipating this change, both conferences postponed setting dates for their respective 2025 annual conference …more

    BeLoVeD is moving to Liverpool UMC

    September 10, 2024 / By BeLoVeD Core Team / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Starting Sunday, September 15 from 6-8 p.m., BeLoVeD is moving to a new home at Liverpool First United Methodist Church, located at 604 Oswego St. in Liverpool and continuing under the leadership of the Rev. Bill Mudge. BeLoVeD is a New Faith Community serving United Methodists of Upper New York.   Whether you’re already part of a church or just curious about faith, you’re invited to be …more

    From New York’s North Country to Zambia: Stories from a mission trip

    September 9, 2024 / By Shelby Winchell, UNY Director of Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Dr. Donald and Glenda Schuessler are no strangers to helping others and being the hands and feet of Jesus. Dr. Schuessler is a longtime North Country pediatrician who has been treating patients for more than four decades. Outside the office, the Schuesslers are active members of First UMC in Gouverneur. Together, they’ve visited, participated, and led mission trips local and abroad to places like India; the  …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."