news stories Tagged “COSROW”

Virtual retreats offer space for UNY women and beyond to find space and build connections

October 26, 2023 / By Krystal Cole, Conference Commission on the Status and Role of Women

Doing something new can be scary. But the Upper New York Conference Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) is full of people ready and willing to try something. We weren’t sure it was even achievable to hold a retreat for women over Zoom.  The mere mention of the word “Zoom” for some people can elicit an internal eye roll, or perhaps …more

Finding Your Space Women’s Retreat

August 17, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Need a break and want to catch your breath? The Conference Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) is here to help with a two-night virtual retreat Sept. 29-30 for any female lay or clergy person. Join Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi as the keynote speaker and the Rev. Corey Turnpenny, along with Jenna Amberge, Nairobi Smith, and the Rev. Theresa Eggleston for an inspirational event via …more

From the Desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez - Affirmative Action

June 30, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Editor's Note: The following email was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on June 30, 2023. “Learn to do good. Work for justice. Help the down-and-out.” Isaiah 1:17a (MSG) Dear siblings in Christ, As United Methodists, we are called to work for peace and justice for God’s children. The construct of …more

Cady Grant applications now available

January 24, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Application forms are now available for the Upper New York Conference Ercil Cady Grant. Cady Grants are awarded annually to a fund ministry, program or experience that benefits or provides education to, preferably but not exclusively, African Americans and/or Native Americans. Awards may be up to $5,000.  Cady Grants are available to individual United Methodists, local churches, and District or Conference ministry teams within Upper New York.  …more

GCSRW celebrates 50 years of ministry with launch of new resource

November 1, 2022 / By UNY Communications

The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women is marking its 50th anniversary with the release of the Welcoming a Woman Pastor learning module. The self-paced, online resource guides local churches through the onboarding, orientation and set-up process when introducing a female pastor appointed to serve their congregation. “Despite women being ordained in our denomination for more than 50 years, many continue to find the orientation to a …more