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By Shelby Winchell, Director of Communications / Email “All I have is from God.” Connor Foggie with Pastor Mike Kelly. At 18 years old, those words carry deep meaning for Connor Foggie, a senior at Odessa High School whose faith has been shaped through grief, struggle, healing, and hope. Connor and his grandparents are active members of Odessa-Catharine United Methodist Church, but his relationship with God did not happen overnight. As a child grieving the loss of his mother, church was...

By John Schmidt, Change the World Event Coordinator at First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush The thirteenth annual Change the World initiative at First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush was a great success. Throughout the month of May, church members and friends participated in a variety of activities designed to share God's love through acts of service and compassion. The continued success of Change the World is made possible through the dedication of many individuals....

By UNY Communications | Email On Friday night, the Service of Ordination and Commissioning was held at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse as part of the 2026 Upper New York Annual Conference, which took place from May 28–30. This sacred gathering celebrated the commissioning and ordination of individuals called to serve in ministry, marking a significant moment in their spiritual journeys. The service brought together clergy, laity, family members, and friends for a time of worship, prayer,...