news stories Tagged “Episcopal Office”
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
Christmas message from Bishop Héctor
December 23, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following Christmas message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on Monday, December 23, 2024 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez. “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people" Luke 2:10 Dear siblings in Christ, The birth of Jesus is the ultimate reason for joy, …more
From the desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: Announcement of new district superintendents
December 15, 2024 / 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 Sunday, December 15, 2024. “…Christ gave gifts to some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to go and tell the Good News, and some to have the work of caring for and teaching God’s people. Christ …more
From the desk of Bishop Héctor: Advent Message: The Path to Peace
December 10, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following Advent message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. “Come, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord.” Isaiah 2:5 Dear siblings in Christ, During the Advent season, we are given a special time to reflect on the …more
Rev. Mary Kelly celebrated as new Conference Superintendent during installation service
November 4, 2024 / By Shelby Winchell, Director of Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
On Saturday, November 2, United Methodists of Upper New York gathered at Springville First UMC to welcome and celebrate the installation of the Rev. Mary Kelly as a new Conference Superintendent of the Cornerstone and Niagara Frontier Districts. “Today we come with joyful hearts to praise the Lord and we also gather to celebrate a new season of ministry in the Niagara Frontier and Cornerstone Districts here in Upper …more
UNY to launch new Charge Conference Forms Platform on September 3
August 28, 2024 / By Bill Gottschalk-Fielding / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Though the annual charge conference is required by The United Methodist Church’s Book of Discipline, it is more than an administrative requirement. It allows a church to share and celebrate its story, align its work with God’s vision, and remain accountable to commitments members have made to each other and to God. Starting September 3, United Methodist clergy and congregational leaders of Upper New York …more
Special Message from Bishop Héctor: New Superintendent announcement
August 18, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on August 18, 2024 announcing the new superintendent of the Cornerstone and Niagara Frontier Districts. Grace and peace from Jesus Christ, our Savior and Friend, be with you. Last week, I shared with you that the Rev. Carlos M. Rosa-Laguer stepped down from the …more
From the desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: New Charge Conference season
August 8, 2024 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following message was sent to appointed clergy of United Methodists of Upper New York from Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on August 8, 2024 about the upcoming Charge Conference season. Dear Upper New York clergy, I greet you in the name and with the love of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Friend. I am grateful to God for …more
Missional Excellence and staffing
July 25, 2024 / By Rev. Dr. Aaron Bouwens, Director of Missional Excellence / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Nearly eighteen months ago, I was invited to serve as the Director of Missional Excellence for United Methodists of Upper New York. In that time, some have asked what it means to be Director of Missional Excellence, or more specifically what is Missional Excellence? In short, Missional Excellence is about equipping leaders and congregations so they can make a missional impact in their communities and around the world. Missional …more
Bishops assigned at 2024 NEJ Conference
July 12, 2024 / By Shelby Winchell, UNY Director of Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The 2024 Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference came to a close on Friday, July 12 with the revelation of six new reconfigured areas and the assignment of bishops to supervise those areas. On Wednesday, the conference voted to reduce the number of episcopal areas from nine to six. The six new episcopal areas with the assigned bishops include: Baltimore-Washington and Peninsula-Delaware- Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater …more