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2025 Open Churches

During the regular appointment season (January to May), the cabinet will post a list of the open churches being considered on Wednesdays on the Conference website.Clergy interested in being considered for one of these churches is to inform the episcopal office exclusively via email at bishopsoffice@unyumc.org by Thursday at 3 p.m. and share why you believe you would serve the congregation well. The appointive cabinet will prayerfully consider these requests during their discernment process.


Clergy communicating their interest in an open church,

  • Must understand that requesting to be considered for an appointment is strictly advisory and does not guarantee you will be considered or appointed to the open church.

  • Cannot, in any way, communicate with the members of the pastor of the open church to advocate on their behalf.

  • Can be assured that their request to the cabinet will remain confidential, will not affect their current appointment, and will not be shared with your current church’s Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC).

  • If serving in another conference, notify your resident bishop and district superintendent before inquiring with UNY.


The UNY Appointive Cabinet is currently considering part time appointments for the following churches:


Adirondack District

  • White Creek: Jermain UMC, White Creek, NY


Albany District

  • Broadalbin UMC, Broadalbin, NY

  • Centre Glenville UMC, Glenville, NY

  • Dolgeville/Oppenheim/Stratford UMCs, Dolgeville, NY

  • East Stone Arabia UMC, Fort Plain, NY

  • Mechanicville UMC, Mechanicville, NY


Cornerstone District

  • Kennedy UMC, Jamestown, NY

  • Camp Street UMC, Jamestown, NY

  • Pleasant Valley UMC, Cassadaga, NY 


Crossroads District

  • East Homer, McGraw and Marathon

  • Oswego: Journey of Faith, Oswego, NY

  • Warners UMC, Warners, NY 


Finger Lakes District

  • Amazing Grace Parish: Butler, Countryside and Victory

  • Ledyard UMC, Ledyard, NYVarna UMC, Varna, NY

  • Mecklenburg UMC, Mecklenburg, NY

  • Ithaca: Forest Home Chapel, Ithaca, NY


Genesee Valley District

  • Allen’s Hill UMC, Allens Hill, NY

  • Canadice UMC, Canadice, NY

  • Rochester: Emmanuel UMC, Rochester, NY

  • Victor: First UMC, Victor, NY

  • Adams Basin UMC, Adams Basin, NY

  • Walworth UMC, Walworth, NY


Mohawk District

  • Ohio UMC, Ohio, NY

  • Bernhard’s Bay UMC, Bernhards Bay, NY

  • Trenton UMC, Barneveld, NY

  • Hawkinsville UMC, Boonville, NY

  • Westmoreland UMC, Westmoreland, NY

  • Whitesboro: Trinity UMC, Whitesboro, NY


Mountain View District

  • Addison UMC, Addison, NY

  • North Cohocton UMC, North Cohocton, NY

  • Erin UMC, Erin, NY

  • Elmira Heights: Oakwood UMC


Niagara Frontier District

  • Collins Center, Collins Center, NY

  • Protection UMC, Protection, NY

  • Holland UMC, Holland, NY

  • Johnsonburg UMC, Varysburg, NY

  • Orchard Park UMC, Orchard Park NY


Northern Flow District

  • Brainardsville UMC, Brainardsville, NY

  • Chateaugay UMC’s, Chateaugay, NY

  • West Stockholm UMC, West Stockholm, NY

  • Norwood UMC, Norwood, NY

  • Russell and Hermon UMC’s, Degrasse UMC , Russell, NY

  • Adams UMC,  Adams, NY

  • Sulphur Springs UMC, Sulpher Springs, NY

  • Martinsburg UMC, Lowville, NY

  • Dexter and Brownville UMC’s Dexter, NY and Brownville, NY

  • Three Mile Bay UMC,  Pont Peninsula UMC, Three Mile Bay, NY

  • Sandy Creek UMC, Sandy Creek, NY


Oneonta District

  • Edmeston UMC, Edmeston, NY

  • Hamilton: Park UMC, Hamilton, NY

  • Waterville UMC, Waterville, NY

  • Afton UMC, Afton, NY

  • Bainbridge UMC, Bainbridge, NY

  • Hunstersland UMC, Middleburg, NY

  • Mt Upton UMC, Sidney, NY

  • N. Afton UMC, Afton, NY

  • Poolville UMC, Hamilton, NYRoseboom UMC, Milford, NY

  • Unadilla UMC, Sidney, NY

  • Unadilla Center UMC, Sidney, NY

  • West Exeter UMC, Burlington, NY

  • North Norwich UMC, Norwich, NY


The UNY Appointive Cabinet is currently considering full time appointments for the following churches:


Adirondack District

  • None at this time.


Albany District

  • None at this time.Binghamton District

  • None at this time.Cornerstone District

  • None at this time.Crossroads District

  • None at this time.Finger Lakes District

  • None at this time.


Genesee Valley District

  • None at this time.


Mohawk District

Rome: First UMC/Delta UMC

400 N. George St/6285 Hawkins Corner Rd

Rome, NY 13440/Rome, NY 13440

Two point - Fulltime


Mountain View District

Elmira: New Beginnings UMC

300 E. Miller St.Elmira, NY 14904

Fulltime


Niagara Frontier District

None at this time.


Northern Flow District

None at this time.


Oneonta District

None at this time.



Please note: for additional information on statistics please go to the UNY Journal.

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