news stories Tagged “Connectional Ministries”
Maximize your potential with the help of a coach
September 22, 2015 / By the Rev. Helen Beck
Are you beginning a new ministry? Are you seeking to maximize your gifts? Do you sometimes lose resolve or focus when pursuing a goal? Can you see where you want to be, and are you unsure about how to get there? A coach can help. Coaching is the art of partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential, according …more
Prayer partners: Another life-saving tool in the Africa 360 toolkit
September 15, 2015 / By Kathleen Rubino / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
For Every Child, Save a Child is a pilot program specifically geared toward Imagine No Malaria, one half of Africa 360 – the Upper New York Conference’s holistic plan for health and education initiatives in Africa that benefits Imagine No Malaria and Africa University. The program is the result of a partnership between Africa 360 and the Liverpool First United Methodist Church, which will be the first church in the …more
Living Hope UMC: The beginning of new ministry
September 14, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Aug. 29 marked the inaugural “Summer Fest” and the dedication of a new congregation and service at the Living Hope United Methodist Church in Waterford. The event introduced the new church, born from the merging of the historical Clifton Park and Waterford United Methodist churches. Summer Fest was a success as scores of people arrived for tours, food, games, and worship. The video featured above shares more of Living …more
Show your A360 support in unique ways
September 1, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Africa 360 Steering Team has been getting creative; they are spreading the word in new ways across the Upper New York Conference and having fun with fundraising. One example is a gold-colored, lightweight hooded sweatshirt that loudly proclaims how UNY is “changing lives and loving our neighbors through Africa 360.” For a donation of $40 or more, an online portal will outfit you with a gold, lightweight hooded sweatshirt (see …more
Seneca Street UMC: A haven in Buffalo
September 1, 2015 / By Kathleen Rubino / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Though jobs left the area during the Rust Belt Era – and with it many people – one part of Buffalo has a neighbor that will always be there: the Seneca Street United Methodist Church. As the congregation dwindled from several hundred to a dozen, the Rev. Brian Rotach, pastor at the Seneca Street UMC, said the congregation felt called to connect to the area’s children. The church …more
Participate in World Week for Peace in Palestine/Israel
August 25, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
During the week following the International Day of Prayer for Peace, Sept. 20-26, church organizations, congregations, and people of faith are encouraged to make a common witness by participating in worship services, educational events, and acts of advocacy in support of peace for Israelis and Palestinians. The Palestine Israel Ecumenical Forum (PIEF) of the World Council of Churches invites member churches and faith-based communities to join together for a week …more
Commentary: Social holiness urges dialogue about racism
August 25, 2015 / By Social Holiness Team
Many have celebrated the vote to remove the Confederate flag from the grounds of the capital of South Carolina, Columbia. This symbol has flown over the capital and on its grounds for many years. There have been mixed reactions to the removal of this symbol. While many may celebrate this vote, I urge us all to consider the work of The United Methodist Church to be incomplete in this area. …more
Do Something this year with CCYM
August 19, 2015 / By Katie Shumway*
The Conference Council on Youth Ministry (CCYM) has been hard at work preparing for the events of the upcoming year. With two Fall Gatherings and our largest event of the year, UP!WORD 2016, there is a lot to be done. Spending a week in June at the Asbury Camp & Retreat Center in Perry, the CCYM learned about being disciples of God, and in doing so, came up with this …more
CRM announces staff transitions
August 19, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
This summer, thousands of children, youth, and adults have enjoyed a summer camp program, a family camp program, or a retreat program at one of the Upper New York Conference’s six camp and retreat centers. Even as the summer season winds down, CRM has begun welcoming guests to many of its facilities and is preparing for a busy fall season of hosting guests at the six sites. The …more
Come celebrate ‘Our Legacy’ at UMW annual meeting
August 11, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The annual meeting of the Upper New York Conference United Methodist Women will take place Oct. 2-3 at the Centenary United Methodist Church, 345 Main St., Malone. This year’s theme is “Our Legacy.” The agenda includes the treasurer’s report, a proposed budget and Pledge to Mission for 2016, election of officers, recognition of outgoing officers, a legacy presentation, and more. In addition to the business portions …more