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    United Methodists of Upper New YorkLiving the Gospel. Being God's Love.


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    Clara’s Closet supports thousands of refugees

    posted on February 27, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Clara’s Closet is far more than a closet—this clothing, bedding, hygiene, and home goods ministry takes up the entire basement of Buffalo: Central Park UMC. Set up like a department store, racks upon racks of clothing are arranged by gender and size, including a large room dedicated to baby and…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/claras-closet-supports-thousands-of-refugees

    “On the Mission” podcast

    | Last edited on February 25, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    https://vimeo.com/channels/onthemission/799981445

    https://www.unyumc.org/news/video/on-the-mission-podcast

    Feb. 23rd, 2023 Oneonta District UMC Newsletter

    | Last edited on February 23, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view & read our Feb. 23rd, 2023 Oneonta District UMC Newsletter

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/feb.-23rd-2023-oneonta-district-umc-newsletter

    Realignment for Rev. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding and Rev. Dr. Aaron Bouwens

    posted on February 22, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Over the past six weeks, Upper New York (UNY) Area Resident Bishop, Héctor A. Burgos Núñez, has assessed the UNY executive staff structure and portfolios. After much prayer and discernment, Bishop Héctor is excited to announce two realignments in the executive team, effective March 1, 2023. The Rev. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/realignment-for-rev.-bill-gottschalk-fielding-and-rev.-dr.-aaron-bouwens

    We are community

    posted on February 22, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Community is at the heart of everything we do as the Church of Jesus Christ. Faith does not happen in a vacuum. Faith happens when we walk the road of life with the people God has placed on the path with us. We don’t get to pick and choose who…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/we-are-community

    Celebrating miracles at Jonesville UMC

    posted on February 22, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    We last covered Jonesville United Methodist Church’s Stigma Takes Away Hope and Life (STAHL) ministry and its Alcoholism and Addiction Family Recovery Resource Center a year ago and since then, the committee has become larger and impressively active. STAHL works to create an awareness of drug and alcohol addiction and…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/celebrating-miracles-at-jonesville-umc

    On the Mission podcast: Better Together for Lent

    posted on February 21, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Upper New York has launched its podcast, called On the Mission. We will frequently offer series with different themes. Our first theme is “Better Together,” which will carry you through the Lenten season. We live in a time when the difference between us is often highlighted more than anything else.…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/on-the-mission-podcast-better-together-for-lent

    Podcasts

    | Last edited on November 8, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    The Upper New York Conference Communications team produces and regularly uploads podcasts featuring members of our Conference. Enjoy learning about successful ministries near and far; hear insights from Conference leaders; experience spiritual disciplines; and so much more. The podcasts can also be found on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasters, and…

    https://www.unyumc.org/news/podcasts

    Special Message from Bishop Burgos – Disaffiliations

    posted on February 17, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Editor's Note: The following letter was emailed to clergy and laity in the Upper New York Conference on Feb. 17, 2023 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez. “…the wisdom that comes from heaven is, first of all, pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit,…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/special-message-from-bishop-burgos-disaffiliations

    Feb. 16th, 2023 Oneonta District UMC Newsletter

    | Last edited on February 16, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view & read our Feb. 16th, 2023 Oneonta District UMC Newsletter.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/feb.-16th-2023-oneonta-district-umc-newsletter

    Shelby Winchell named new Director of Communications

    posted on February 15, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    The Upper New York Conference is excited to announce that Shelby Winchell has been promoted as the new Director of Communications for the Upper New York Conference. She is replacing Steve Hustedt, who vacated the role in the fall of 2022 to become the top communicator for the College of…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/shelby-winchell-named-new-director-of-communications

    2022 Statistical Reports due March 17

    posted on February 15, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    This is a reminder that the deadline for your local church 2022 statistical report is due no later than March 17, 2023. In addition, this process is now done through the new General Council on Finance and Administration (GCF&A) system called ACStats. EZRA is no longer being used; however, it…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/2022-statistical-reports-due-march-17

    Conference leaders tour Buffalo churches impacted by the Christmas blizzard

    posted on February 15, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Editor’s Note: Jehovah Jireh Community Church is also a church that was severely damaged by the Christmas blizzard; while this church was not included on the tour, Bishop Héctor had already connected with the Jehovah Jireh congregation by preaching at their service held at a local community center where they…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/conference-leaders-tour-buffalo-churches-impacted-by-the-christmas-blizzard

    New Esperance-Sloansville UMC youth group’s unique Valentine’s fundraiser

    posted on February 15, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    The Esperance-Sloansville UMC (ESUMC) has only recently started a youth group and they did an amazing job selling Valentine's Chocolates this month. It was their first activity to support their group that started last year with a youth group leader, Brandi Kerber. The four children in the youth group did…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/new-esperance-sloansville-umc-youth-groups-unique-valentines-fundraiser

    District and Conference News - February 11, 2023

    | Last edited on February 11, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view the Albany District Newsletter, published Feb. 11, 2023.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-and-conference-news-february-11-2023

    District and Conference News - Feb. 11

    | Last edited on February 11, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view the Adirondack District Newsletter, published Feb. 11, 2023.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-and-conference-news-feb.-11


    United Methodists of Upper New York is comprised of a vibrant network of more than 600 local churches and active new faith communities in 12 districts, covering 48,000 square miles in 49 of the 62 counties in New York state. Our vision is to “live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be God’s love with our neighbors in all places."