United Methodists of Upper New York

2023 Petitions/Resolutions/Reports

| Last edited on June 15, 2023 | Search Score: 0

Petitions/Resolutions The Committee on Petitions and Resolutions is charged with overseeing the submission, review, and presentation of petitions and resolutions to the Annual Conference. All resolutions and petitions for the 2023 session that will be printed in Journal Vol. I must be submitted to the Committee no later than March…

https://www.unyumc.org/events/2023-petitions-resolutions-reports

Spiritual restoration in the wild

posted on January 24, 2023 | Search Score: 0

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the 2022 Issue II of the Advocate, which focused on spiritual wellness. The Rev. Frueh is a retired clergy member of the Upper New York Conference and a former hospice chaplain. He continues his ministry as a Spiritual Director. Nature saved Jesus from…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/spiritual-restoration-in-the-wild

Cady Grant applications now available

posted on January 24, 2023 | Search Score: 0

Application forms are now available for the Upper New York Conference Ercil Cady Grant. Cady Grants are awarded annually to a fund ministry, program or experience that benefits or provides education to, preferably but not exclusively, African Americans and/or Native Americans. Awards may be up to $5,000. Cady Grants are…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/cady-grant-applications-now-available

Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez’s Installation

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

On March 11, 2023, United Methodists of Upper New York celebrated the assigment of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez as the new episcopal leader. The Service of Installation was held at Liverpool First United Methodist Church. Click here to view the installation booklet that was used during the service. Watch…

https://www.unyumc.org/events/bishophector-a.-burgos-nunezs-installation

Appointment Transition Resources

| Last edited on March 31, 2025 | Search Score: 0

As United Methodists, we have practice in pastoral transition. The Upper New York Conference now has a guide for congregations and pastors as they walk through the transition. Designed to begin soon after the change of appointment is announced, and continue through the first year of the new appointment, the…

https://www.unyumc.org/news/appointment-transition

Appointment-Making Values and Practices

| Last edited on January 13, 2026 | Search Score: 0

In The United Methodist Church, the resident bishop is responsible for appointment-making in collaboration with the conference superintendents. All appointments are prayerfully made to continue the church’s mission and vision of forming followers of Jesus Christ, who empowered by the Holy Spirit: love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously so…

https://www.unyumc.org/news/appointment-making

2023 Open Churches

| Last edited on January 10, 2024 | Search Score: 0

This year, the Upper New York (UNY) Cabinet is introducing a new practice to the appointment process. Starting on Jan. 25, on Wednesdays, the Cabinet will post on the UNY website a list of the open churches that are currently being considered. Clergy who are interested in being considered for…

https://www.unyumc.org/news/2023-open-churches

2023 Retirements

| Last edited on January 10, 2024 | Search Score: 0

The Upper New York cabinet and Board of Ordained Ministry thank our 2023 retirees for their faithful servant leadership over the years. Click here to watch video messages from the Class of 2023. Hoyt W. Brown L 1999 PE 2003 FE 2006 RE 2023 1999 (8/1999) West Ohio Conference: Ross…

https://www.unyumc.org/news/2023retirements