Loving Boldly
Updated: 6 days ago
Loving Boldly is a blog series highlighting how individuals and congregations across Upper New York are bringing The United Methodist Church’s vision to life by loving boldly, serving joyfully, and leading courageously. From unexpected encounters and acts of compassion to ministries that build relationships and transform communities, these stories celebrate how United Methodists are sharing the love of Jesus Christ in meaningful, tangible ways. Together, they offer a glimpse of how faith in action can change lives, strengthen communities, and make a lasting difference in the world.
Have a story to share? How is your congregation, ministry, or community loving boldly? Whether it's an unexpected encounter, a creative ministry, a meaningful act of compassion, or a story of lives being transformed, we'd love to hear how the Holy Spirit is at work in Upper New York. Share your story here so others can be inspired to follow where love leads.
Loving Boldly: Christ Church UMC and Sidewalk Warriors Troy
When Sidewalk Warriors Troy needed a new home in 2021, Christ Church UMC welcomed the organization with open doors. The church’s partnership with Sidewalk Warriors Troy extends beyond providing space for weekly distributions, with volunteers supporting efforts behind the scenes, and working alongs
ide Sidewalk Warriors Troy to provide resources contributed by local organizations and businesses.
Each Thursday, hundreds of people receive food, clothing, and other essential resources through this community-wide effort. Discover how Christ Church UMC and Sidewalk Warriors are working together to love boldly and make a difference in Troy. Click here to watch the video.
Loving Boldly: When there’s nowhere else to go, the church opened its doors
When unhoused neighbors had nowhere else to turn, First United Methodist Church in Schenectady opened its doors. Discover how this congregation is loving boldly by offering warmth, safety, and compassion to those in need, and how creating a welcoming space is making a meaningful difference in the community. Click here to read the story.
Loving Boldly: When the Church Became the Church
What happens when a church stops asking, "How do we get people to come to us?" and starts asking, "How is God calling us into our community?" The answer changed everything for the Rev. Dr. Marlowe V.N. Washington and Agape Fellowship Church in Rochester. Read this inspiring story of faith, transformation, and becoming the Church God intended. Click here for more.
Loving Boldly: Following the spirit, serving a stranger
What began as a simple neighborhood prayer walk became an extraordinary opportunity to love boldly. When members of Endwell United Methodist Church encountered a woman in need, they responded with compassion, practical support, and faith-filled generosity. This unexpected encounter reminds us how the Holy Spirit can work through ordinary acts of discipleship to transform lives. Click here to read the story.
Loving Boldly: Broad St. UMC connects community partners through service
When churches, businesses, and community organizations come together, meaningful things can happen. Broad Street United Methodist Church recently welcomed volunteers from across Chenango County to assemble more than 4,000 dental hygiene kits for local students. The project is one example of the church's broader commitment to supporting its neighbors through practical ministries that address everyday needs. From hygiene kits to community meals, Broad Street UMC continues to make life better for those living in the community by boldly loving and joyfully serving its neighbors. Click here to read the story.
