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


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    2023 Appointments

    | Last edited on May 22, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    After the prayerful discernment of the UNY cabinet, Bishop Burgos Núñez announces the following appointments. All appointments, otherwise noted, are effective July 1, 2023. Click here for the full list of 2023 clergy appointments as of July 1, 2023 (as of July 5, 2023). January 10, 2024 Mathew Yamin is…

    https://www.unyumc.org/news/2023-appointments

    Jan. 19th, 2023 Oneonta District UMC Newsletter

    | Last edited on January 19, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view & read our Jan. 19th, 2023 Oneonta District UMC Newsletter

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/jan.-19th-2023-oneonta-district-umc-newsletter

    Agencies of The United Methodist Church

    | Last edited on January 17, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    There are more than a dozen agencies in The United Methodist Church that provide resources and services that equip local congregations and provide a connection for ministry throughout the world. These organizations (councils, boards, commissions, committees, divisions or other units) can be found at all levels of the connection (churchwide,…

    http://www.unyumc.org/about/agencies-of-the-united-methodist-church

    District and Conference News - January 14

    | Last edited on January 17, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view the Albany District Newsletter, published Jan. 14, 2023.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-and-conference-news-january-14

    District and Conference News - Jan. 14

    | Last edited on January 17, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view the Adirondack District Newsletter, published Jan. 14, 2023.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-and-conference-news-jan.-14

    Engage New People Grant

    | Last edited on June 27, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    The Upper New York New Faith Communities' Team is excited to announce the “Engage New People Grant” to benefit local churches in the Upper New York Conference that are working to Engage New People not already in their church/ministry. New Faith Communities Conference-wide purpose is to reach people outside the…

    http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/engage-new-people-grant

    Ways to support your pastor across five dimensions of well-being

    posted on January 13, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Editor's Note: This article appeared in the 2022 Issue II of the Advocate, which focused on spiritual wellness. Good health is a foundation for effective pastoral leadership. The following “ways” are suggestions the Pastor/Staff Parish Relations Committee and the congregation can use to support their pastor’s health and well-being in…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/ways-to-support-your-pastor-across-five-dimensions-of-well-being

    Dr. Laura LeCours helps support pastors’ wellbeing

    posted on January 13, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the 2022 Volume II edition of the Advocate, which focused on spiritual wellness. While congregants rely on pastors to help support their wellbeing, pastors are appreciative when members of their congregation look out for them and help them to take Sabbath, to take…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/dr.-laura-lecours-helps-support-pastors-wellbeing

    Mothers in the Workplace Act amended

    posted on January 13, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Effective June 7, 2023, the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act is amended to provide specifications for lactation rooms and new policy requirements for employers. Among other provisions, employers will be required to provide affected employees with a location to express breast milk that is in close proximity to their…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/mothers-in-the-workplace-act-amended

    NYS exemptions increase now in effect and pay transparency law in effect this Sept.

    posted on January 13, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the salary threshold for employees classified as “exempt” under New York’s executive and administrative exemptions has increased to $1,064.25 per week, up from $990.00 per week. Allowances for meals, lodging, and utilities, as well as tip credits and uniform maintenance pay have all changed as well.…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/nys-exemptions-increase-now-in-effect-and-pay-transparency-law-in-effect-th

    NYS Human Rights Law update

    posted on January 13, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    Effective Dec. 23, 2022, the New York State Human Rights Law has been amended to add “citizenship” and “immigration status” to the list of covered protected categories in employment, and employers should update their policies accordingly.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/nys-human-rights-law-update

    Updated workplace posting requirements

    posted on January 13, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    There are two new laws reflecting workplace required postings at the workplace. Effective Dec. 16, 2022, employers must post all required federal and state workplace postings (such as EEO, unemployment, minimum wage) electronically, either by placing them on its website or by emailing them to employees. Employees must also be…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/updated-workplace-posting-requirements

    NYS leave law updates

    posted on January 13, 2023 | Search Score: 0

    New York State has extended the COVID-19 vaccination leave, has added sibling under the Paid Family Leave law, and has a new amendment to a law that prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for taking legally protected absences. The NY COVID-19 vaccination leave, which requires employers to provide up to…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/nys-leave-law-updates

    Jim Ellis

    | Last edited on August 22, 2025 | Search Score: 0

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    https://www.unyumc.org/resources/clergy/jim-ellis


    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."