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Bishop Héctor Burgos Núñez’s Installation Service Message
March 16, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following is a transcript of the message shared by Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez at his Service of Installation held on March 11, 2023 at Liverpool First United Methodist Church. The scripture lesson shared was Isaiah 43:1-2; 16-25. Watch the message below or click here for a link to the video on our Vimeo channel. Click here to watch a recording …more
Rev. Gottschalk-Fielding and Rev. Dr. Bouwens acclimating to new roles
March 8, 2023 / By Shannon Hodson / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Upper New York Area Resident Bishop, Héctor A. Burgos Núñez, recently announced the realignment of two executive staff positions at the Conference effective March 1, 2023. The Rev. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding is now the Assistant to the Bishop, and the Rev. Dr. Aaron Bouwens is the Director of Missional Excellence. Rev. Gottschalk-Fielding’s new role Since forming the Upper New York Conference (UNY), Rev. Gottschalk-Fielding has …more
Realignment for Rev. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding and Rev. Dr. Aaron Bouwens
February 22, 2023 / By UNY Communications
Over the past six weeks, Upper New York (UNY) Area Resident Bishop, Héctor A. Burgos Núñez, has assessed the UNY executive staff structure and portfolios. After much prayer and discernment, Bishop Héctor is excited to announce two realignments in the executive team, effective March 1, 2023. The Rev. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding will be appointed as Assistant to the Bishop of the Upper New York Area of …more
Special Message from Bishop Burgos – Superintendency Coverage for 2023-24
January 27, 2023 / By Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez
Editor's Note: The following letter was emailed to clergy and laity in the Upper New York Conference on Jan. 27, 2023 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez. “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28 Dear United Methodists in Upper New …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
Special Message from Bishop Burgos – 2023 Appointments Season
January 23, 2023 / By Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez
Editor's Note: The following letter was emailed to clergy and laity in the Upper New York Conference on Jan. 23, 2023 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez. “Christ gave some apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. His purpose was to equip God’s people for the work of serving and building up the body of Christ until we all …more
Special Message from Bishop Burgos - Mark Webb
January 4, 2023 / By Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez
Editor's Note: On Jan. 4, 2023 the following letter was emailed to the Upper New York Conference. “The Lord is our rock and our salvation. The Lord is our fortress, we will not be shaken.” Psalm 62:6, par Dear United Methodists of Upper New York, Grace and peace from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, be with you. On Tuesday Jan. 3, 2023, retired Bishop Mark Webb surrendered his credentials as an …more
From the Desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: Welcome
January 3, 2023 / By Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez
Editor's Note: The following note was sent on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez to the Upper New York Conference on Jan. 3, 2023. “I [we] can do all things through Christ who strengthens me [us].” Philippians 4:13, par Dear siblings in Christ, May the grace and peace of God be with you in the New Year! I thank God for the …more
From the Desk of Bishop Webb: Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference
November 7, 2022 / By Bishop Mark J. Webb
The following note was sent to the Upper New Conference on Nov. 7, 2022 on behalf of Bishop Webb. Dear Friends in Christ, Last week, Jurisdictional Conferences gathered throughout the United States to engage in holy conferencing and to complete the important work of discerning and electing bishops of The United Methodist Church. The Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference, of which Upper New York is a part, met in College Park, Maryland Nov. …more
From the desk of Bishop Webb: Retirement announcement
August 15, 2022 / By Bishop Mark J. Webb
After a season of prayer and discernment, Upper New York (UNY) Area Resident Bishop, Mark J. Webb, has made the decision to retire from the active episcopacy on Dec. 31, 2022. He submitted his request for retirement to the Northeastern Jurisdiction and the Council of Bishops on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. Click here to read Bishop Webb’s Aug. 15, 2022, letter to the UNY Conference, announcing his retirement. …more