news stories Tagged “Connectional Ministries”
Creative summer fundraisers for Africa 360
August 5, 2015 / By Laurel O'Connor / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
It’s easy to fundraise – and “friend-raise”– in the summertime. On mild evenings, your neighbors are already spending time outside. In the heat of the day, they’re looking for indoor activities they can do with their kids. You might have a chance to meet them at a local festival or parade. Don’t let this opportunity slip by! Here are a few …more
Customer service survey results are in
July 28, 2015 / By Kathleen Rubino / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Upper New York Conference released a brief customer service survey in June to better gauge its service to Conference members and local churches. The Rev. Bill Gottschalk Fielding, Conference Director of Connectional Ministries and Executive Assistant to the Bishop, said a sub-team seeking to implement recommendations of the FACT report – specifically those related to increasing trust levels between the Conference office and leaders and the local churches – …more
Willow Mission: From pew to pulpit
July 23, 2015 / By Susan Hollowell Hardy
Susan Hardy is a member of the Reaching Our Neighbors Ministry Oversight Team (RON MOT). She has toured some of the ministries that received grants during RON MOT's 2014 round of funding. The following is the story of one of the ministries she has visited. Photos courtesy Susan Hardy The current pastor at the Dunkirk First United Methodist Church is one example of someone transformed by a mission that grew …more
Grant cycle open to support ministries with the poor
July 10, 2015 / By Christian Vischi / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
All ministries affiliated with the Upper New York Conference that are doing ministry with the poor are invited to apply for program funding through the Reaching Our Neighbors Mission Oversight Team (RON MOT). The application form can be downloaded here; the deadline to submit is Aug. 15. Two copies must be submitted: an electronic copy to reachingourneighbors@outlook.com and a print copy to Susan G. Hardy, 8840 Harmon Hill Road, Fredonia, …more
2015 Mission u weekends announced
June 30, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
For 2015, the United Methodist Women of the Upper New York Conference will offer three Mission u weekend throughout the summer and early fall, for study and reflection. The Central Region, or Region 2, will meet July 17-19 at Cazenovia College. The Western Region, or Region 3, will meet July 30-Aug. 1 at the Asbury Camp & Retreat Center on Silver Lake in Perry. The Eastern Region, or Region 1, will meet Sept. 11-13 at …more
Hispanic/Latino Committee shares report
June 23, 2015 / By Kathleen Rubino / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Upper New York Conference Hispanic/Latino Committee accomplished much in 2014, including developing a Hispanic/Latino strategic plan, completing a course for church planting, and starting two Hispanic/Latino new faith communities. Recent accomplishments have been detailed in the video below. Hispanic/Latino Committee from the Upper New York Conference on Vimeo. After the merger of the four conferences, the dream for a Hispanic/Latino Committee became a …more
How is Upper New York’s customer service? Take survey now
June 18, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
In order to better serve the members and local churches of the Upper New York Conference, a customer service survey has been developed to provide the Conference with feedback from those who have received service from Conference staff. If you have had an interaction with the Conference office, please help us perfect our service by filling out the brief five-minute survey. Click here to complete the survey. …more
Upper New York’s trio of missionaries
June 17, 2015 / By The Rev. Jeff Childs
The Upper New York Conference is blessed to have three individuals among us who are preparing, currently providing, and just completing for missionary service in The United Methodist Church through the General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM). Gracie Lynn BesseGracie Lynn Besse is the daughter of the Rev. Deborah Earthrowl, pastor at the West Hebron and Salem UMCs, and a recent graduate of Siena College, majoring in psychology with minors …more
2015 Denman Award recipients named
June 16, 2015 / By
On Friday, May 29, during the Celebration of Ministry at the 2015 Annual Conference session, the Upper New York Conference and The Foundation for Evangelism presented the 2015 Denman Evangelism Award to Virgia Phoenix, lay member at First United Methodist Church in Schenectady, and the Rev. David Martin, pastor at Hope UMC in Troy. Oneonta District Superintendent the Rev. Jan McClary Rowell presents Virgia Phoenix with the 2015 Denman Evangelism Award for laity.Shirley …more
Peace with Justice Program announces participation rates
June 16, 2015 / By Heather Smith / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Peace with Justice Program is about building community by breaking down the walls that divide us. The grant program helps fund ministries that work toward this goal. Half of the Peace with Justice offering stays right here in the Upper New York Conference to support justice ministries, including the Committee on Native American Ministries, Albany United Methodist Society, and Faithful Citizen. Visit the Conference website for more details on …more