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Harvesting harmony: The challenge of sharing inclusive music
posted on January 26, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Every spring, United Methodists of Upper New York gather for Annual Conference (AC)—a time when the Church comes together to pray, worship, make decisions, and celebrate the shared work of ministry. It is a sacred rhythm that unites lay and clergy members in holy conferencing and collective song. Within those…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/harvesting-harmony-the-challenge-of-sharing-inclusive-music
Conference Office closed on January 26, 2026
posted on January 25, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Due to inclement weather, the Conference Office in Liverpool will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, and staff will be working remotely. The building is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, January 27.
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/conference-office-closed-on-january-26-2026
Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of The United Methodist Church
posted on January 22, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on January 22 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos-Núñez about the 2026 Council of Bishops Leadership Gathering. Dear partners in ministry, I write with both urgency and hope as we prepare for the 2026 Council…
Be a Global Ministries EarthKeeper
posted on January 22, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Creation is calling and the Church is responding. The application period for the next Global Ministries EarthKeepers online training is now open. This free training is planned from May 1-16, 2026 and will connect you with resources and new friends across the country. Speaking from personal experience, when you attend,…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/be-a-global-ministries-earthkeeper
2026 Leadership Gathering
| Last edited on February 26, 2026 | Search Score: 0
The Council of Bishops is hosting a Leadership Gathering in Calgary, Alberta, Canada from October 20-24, 2026 in place of a Special Session of General Conference. This gathering will bring together bishops, church leaders, clergy, laypersons, and key representatives from across the connectional church to discern, dream, and co‑create the…
UNY Visioning Task Force presses forward in discernment process
posted on January 21, 2026 | Search Score: 0
The UNY Visioning Task Force launched the new year by pressing forward with the work entrusted to them by the 2025 Annual Conference. On Saturday, January 10, the team gathered in Corning, NY, for their second in-person workshop with the consulting team. Colleagues from the Susquehanna Conference joined them, strengthening…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/uny-visioning-task-force-presses-forward-in-discernment-process
Saving the Soul of Our Nation, State, and Church: NEJCAH Annual Meeting
posted on January 20, 2026 | Search Score: 0
The Northeastern Jurisdictional Commission on Archives and History (NEJCAH) invites clergy, laity, historians, archivists, and all who care about the church’s witness to justice and memory to its 2026 Annual Meeting and Program, Saving the Soul of Our Nation, State, and Church, to be held May 12 through May 14.…
Walk in the footsteps of the Wesleys: A spiritual pilgrimage
posted on January 20, 2026 | Search Score: 0
There are journeys that change us - journeys that are more than travel, more than sightseeing, more than a vacation. They are pilgrimages: journeys of devotion, reflection, and encounter with the living God. This fall, the Susquehanna and Upper New York Conferences of The United Methodist Church invite you to…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/walk-in-the-footsteps-of-the-wesleys-a-spiritual-pilgrimage
2026 Appointments
| Last edited on April 15, 2026 | Search Score: 0
After the prayerful discernment of the cabinet, Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez announces the following appointments. All appointments, otherwise noted, are effective July 1, 2026. If you are a UNY clergyperson seeking an appointment outside the UNY Conference, click here for a checklist of steps to complete. April 15, 2026…
From the Desk of Bishop Burgos: Announcement of New Conference Superintendent
posted on January 18, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on Sunday, January 18 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos-Núñez about the new Conference Superintendent appointment for the Albany and Adirondack Districts. “…Christ gave gifts to some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/announcement-of-new-conference-superintendent
Conference Office closed on January 16, 2026
posted on January 16, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Due to inclement weather, the Conference Office in Liverpool is closed today, January 16, and staff are working remotely. The Conference Office will also be closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The building is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, January 20.
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/conference-office-closed-on-january-16-2026
Announcing SUS-UNY participants to the 2026 UMC Leadership Gathering
posted on January 14, 2026 | Search Score: 0
The United Methodist Church is embarking on a historic moment of collaboration, visioning, and renewal with the 2026 Council of Bishops Leadership Gathering, to be held October 20–24, 2026 at Knox United Church in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This Leadership Gathering—called for by the Council of Bishops in place of a…
Pastoral Transition Resources
| Last edited on February 13, 2026 | Search Score: 0
One of the most significant times in a congregation's life is during a change of pastors. It is a period marked by considerable anxiety, confusion, ambiguity, and uncertainty about the future, as well as by openness to change and new life in the congregation. The conference is committed to journeying…
2026 Retirements
| Last edited on April 15, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Clergy members wishing to retire will be listed here. The cabinet and Board of Ordained Ministry thank our 2026 retirees for their faithful servant leadership over the years. William A. Mudge SP 1983 PM 1988 FE 1991 RE 2026 1983 (NNY)(Oct.) SL: Cherry Valley, Salt Springville 1986 (NCNY)(Aug) SL: Branchport,…
2026 Open Churches
| Last edited on April 15, 2026 | Search Score: 0
During the regular appointment season (January to May), the cabinet will post a list of open churches under consideration on Wednesdays on the Conference website. Clergy interested in being considered for one of these churches are to inform the episcopal office exclusively via email at bishopsoffice@unyumc.org by Thursday at 3…
Women’s History, faith, and the courage to speak
posted on January 12, 2026 | Search Score: 0
On January 31, 2026, the Commission of the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) of United Methodists of Upper New York is honored to host a FREE, powerful online learning event, Women’s History in The United Methodist Church, featuring Dr. Ashley Boggan, General Secretary of the United Methodist Church’s General…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/womens-history-faith-and-the-courage-to-speak
From Shared Challenges to Shared Hope: Inside the Northeastern Jurisdiction Cabinet Gathering
posted on January 12, 2026 | Search Score: 0
In 2026, the Northeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church started out with a stirring gathering of leaders. From January 5–9, the Cabinets of the then NEJ annual conferences joined together in Haddonfield, New Jersey for worship, learning, and shared discernment. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by United Methodist and…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/inside-the-northeastern-jurisdiction-cabinet-gathering
Statement from The Council of Bishops Stands Against U.S. Military Aggression Toward Venezuela
posted on January 8, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The Council of Bishops released the following statement on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in response to acts of violence and military action of the United States against Venezuela. Click here to download a PDF of the statement. The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church stands in…
Serving together: Volunteer in Mission updates and tools
posted on January 8, 2026 | Search Score: 0
New 2026 Mission Guide and Team Leader Training Now Available Volunteers in Mission (VIM) is excited to share new and updated resources to support mission teams preparing to serve in 2026. Whether you already know where you will be serving or are still discerning your next mission opportunity, these resources…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/serving-together-volunteer-in-mission-updates-and-tools