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


    news stories Tagged “Episcopal Office”

    Clergy Care Fund: A lifeline for clergy in crisis

    April 8, 2025 / By Shelby Winchell, Director of Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    The demands of ministry are many—and sometimes, life’s unexpected financial burdens can make it difficult for clergy to be fully present to both their appointment and their families. That’s where the Clergy Care Fund steps in.  This fund exists to assist active clergy under appointment who are experiencing an unforeseen financial crisis. The Upper New York Board of Ordained Ministry’s (BOM) …more

    Equitable Compensation Grant applications for July to December 2025 are now available

    April 2, 2025 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    The Commission on Equitable Compensation has issued guidelines and application forms for salary grants to local churches for the period July to December 2025. Salary grants are available only to churches with a pastor under full-time appointment.  To apply for salary assistance from the Equitable Compensation Fund, applicants should review the policies and procedures in the application document for guidance, and then complete the application according to the directions …more

    Annual Conference 2025: Constitutional amendments

    March 25, 2025 / By Tara Barnes / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    At annual conference this May, members will be voting on amendments to the United Methodist Constitution. Here’s what you need to know about this before our annual gathering in Syracuse.   What are constitutional amendments? Like the U.S. Constitution, the constitution of The United Methodist Church is the denomination’s fundamental constituting and legal document. It can be found in The Book of …more

    Nominate outstanding laity in Upper New York for evangelism award

    March 17, 2025 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    The Upper New York Conference is now accepting nominations for The Foundation for Evangelism Laity Award. This award honors laity with exceptional evangelistic ministries that bring people into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ, encourage continued discipleship, and emphasize living out one’s faith in daily life. Each annual annual conference of The United Methodist Church and across other Wesleyan-tradition denominations present one award annually.   In previous …more

    Susquehanna & Upper New York Conferences: Partnering for lay leadership growth

    March 5, 2025 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    The Upper New York and Susquehanna Conference Boards of Laity recently met via video conferencing to collaborate on strengthening lay leadership and expanding ministry opportunities in the Susquehanna and Upper New York Area. "The meeting was extremely blessed," said Jessica White, Upper New York Lay Leader. "We met to see how we can walk together in ministry. Collaboration will undoubtedly strengthen leadership and enhance ministry opportunities. Regular meetings and a …more

    From the Desk of Bishop Héctor: 2025 Lent Message - A Call to Holiness

    March 4, 2025 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    Editor's Note: The following message was shared with United Methodists of Upper New York and Susquehanna Episcopal Area on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos-Núñez on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. "Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy." Leviticus 19:2  Dear siblings in Christ, Grace and peace from our Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy One, be with you.  Throughout history, Christians …more

    United Methodists join suit against Trump policy

    February 12, 2025 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    United Methodists have joined over two dozen Christian and Jewish organizations in a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The suit challenges a Trump administration policy permitting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to conduct raids in "sensitive locations," including houses of worship. The plaintiffs argue that this policy infringes upon their religious freedom and hinders their mission to care for migrants. United Methodists …more

    Susquehanna and Upper New York Cabinets come together for missional collaboration

    January 29, 2025 / By Matt Shineman, Susquehanna Conference Director of Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

    The Susquehanna and Upper New York Conferences of The United Methodist Church have entered an exciting new chapter of shared leadership and mission. Following the decision made by the 2024 General Conference to reduce the allocation of bishops available for assignment for the Northeastern Jurisdiction (NEJ), the two conferences are now under the leadership of one bishop. This restructuring marks a significant opportunity for deeper collaboration and alignment in the ministry. …more

    Special Message from Bishop Héctor: The ongoing California wildfires

    January 10, 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 behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on Friday, January 10, 2025 in response to the ongoing wildfires in California. “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” - Romans 12:15 (ESV)  Dear siblings in Christ,  As United Methodists, we are called to love and …more

    Special Message from Bishop Héctor: Terrorist attack in New Orleans

    January 1, 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 behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on Wedneday, January 1, 2025 in response to the terrorist attack in New Orleans. “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it.” - 1 Corinthians 12:26  Dear Siblings in Christ,  Grace and peace from Jesus Christ be with you.  …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."