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By Dr. Andrew Hartley, UNY Creation Justice Chair / Email Do you remember 2020? Amidst the tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic, we experienced a strange, silent miracle. The unending rivers of cars and trucks in our streets vanished. The 8:00 a.m. traffic jam dissolved into thin air. The world didn’t stop spinning; instead, the birds sang a little louder, and for the first time in decades, the horizon over our cities didn’t look like a smudged charcoal drawing. For the first time in decades, the...

By Rev. Bob Long, United Methodist of Upper New York Itineration Coordinator / Email The values shaping current United Methodist mission engagement are intentionally inclusive and shared, reflecting Jesus’ call to love God and all creation. The guiding posture is “with,” not “for”: with God, with people in every place, in mutuality, collaboration, and cooperation. All are affirmed with equal dignity and recognized as bearers of God’s blessings and gifts—each one both blessed and a blessing....

By Rev. Merle Showers, UNY Creation Justice / EMAIL If your church has even considered installing solar panels, the window to receive significant federal financial support is closing faster than it may appear and waiting much longer could cost you tens of thousands of dollars in missed reimbursement. Financial help is available through the IRS solar “Elective Pay” program, but key deadlines are approaching quickly. To qualify, your project must be registered with the IRS by July 4, 2026. That...