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2026 UMC Leadership Gathering to be held in Alberta, Canada
August 11, 2025 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The 2026 Council of Bishops (COB) Leadership Gathering is headed to Alberta, Canada from October 20–24, 2026. The inspiring gathering will take place at Knox United Church in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally planned for April, the event has been rescheduled to October to better accommodate The United Methodist Church’s evolving priorities and schedule. This global gathering of bishops, church leaders, clergy, and laity will serve as …more
Pentecost Message from Bishop Burgos – A Call to Reclaim Our Baptismal Vows
June 6, 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 Friday, June 6, 2025 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez, urging us to reclaim and faithfully live our baptismal vows this Pentecost. “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory …more
United Methodist Bishops issue four letters on justice and peace
May 7, 2025 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: On May 7, 2025, the Council of Bishops released the following statement, a set of four pastoral letters issued during their April 2025 meeting, offering a unified response to several pressing justice issues around the globe. To The Beloved People of The United Methodist Church, We write to you at a moment when our world is confronted by profound suffering, deep division, and urgent calls for justice and …more
United Methodist Church bishops issue call for prayer and support for Ukraine
February 21, 2025 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The Council of Bishops released the following statement on Friday, February 21, 2025, marking three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The statement expresses solidarity, support, and prayers for the people of Ukraine and The United Methodist Church of Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. On this solemn anniversary marking three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we, the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist …more
Council of Bishops’ pastoral letter addressing the plight of migrants, immigrants, and refugees
December 31, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The Council of Bishops released the following Pastoral Letter on immigration on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, to be shared on Epiphany Sunday, January 5, 2025. The letter invites United Methodist congregations to reflect on the challenges faced by migrants, immigrants, and refugees and reaffirms the Church’s commitment to embody love and resist injustice. This message is available in four languages—English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese&mdash …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
Council of Bishops’ 2024 Advent and Christmas Message
December 13, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following message was published on Friday, December 13 on behalf of Bishop Tracy S. Malone, Council of Bishops President of The United Methodist Church. “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a …more
United Methodist Church Bishops meet to review General Conference decisions, plan for future
November 1, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's note: The following press release was published by The United Methodist Council of Bishops on November 1, 2024 and shared with United Methodists of Upper New York. The Council of Bishops (COB) of The United Methodist Church will meet November 3-8, 2024, at Epworth by the Sea, St. Simon’s Island, Georgia, in the United States, and part of their work will include discussing the future of the denomination …more
Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy announces NEJ and SEJ will share a bishop
July 3, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy of The United Methodist Church released the following statement on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. During General Conference 2024, the Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy (ICOE) recommended 32 total bishops in the jurisdictions and the allocations of bishops of six in the North Central Jurisdiction (NCJ) six in the Northeastern Jurisdiction (NEJ), six in the South Central Jurisdiction (SCJ), nine in the …more
From the desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: Recapping General Conference
May 3, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's note: The following video and transcipt was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on May 3, 2024 following the adjournment of the postponed 2020 General Conference, held April 23-May 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Click here to download and print the transcript and click here to download the video. NOTE TO APPOINTED CLERGY: Bishop …more