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Strategic Visioning Task Force advances work toward a shared future
posted on November 11, 2025 | Search Score: 0
On November 3, members of the Strategic Visioning Task Force gathered in Corning, NY, to continue the vital visioning work the Upper New York Conference committed to earlier this year. Click here to learn more. This joint meeting brought together the Susquehanna and Upper New York Conference teams and consultants…
Exploring AI in Ministry: Training with Jason Moore
posted on November 7, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Pastors, church leaders, and Upper New York Conference staff came together on Wednesday, November 5, at the United Methodist Center to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance and support ministry. Nationally recognized digital ministry expert Jason Moore led the training, explaining the fundamentals of AI, demonstrating its potential benefits…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/exploring-ai-in-ministry-training-with-jason-moore
UNY pastors reflect on renewal and learning at Facing the Future 2025
posted on November 7, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Four Upper New York clergy serving in cross-racial and cross-cultural (CR/CC) ministries gathered to reflect on their experiences at Facing the Future 2025, a national conference hosted by the General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR). The event, held in Los Angeles, brought together more than 200 pastors from across…
UMC Bishops finish canvassing of amendments; all four are ratified
posted on November 5, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Editor’s note: The following statement from The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church was released on November 5 regarding the canvassing of votes of annual conferences on the four constitutional amendments approved by the 2024 General Conference. The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has completed…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/umc-bishops-finish-canvassing-of-amendments-all-four-are-ratified
Saving Grace: Finding financial peace through faith
posted on November 4, 2025 | Search Score: 0
For many people—including those in ministry—money can be a quiet source of stress. Balancing budgets, managing debt, and planning for the future often carry a weight that feels more burdensome than blessed. But for Pastor Wendy Morrison of Sherrill: Christ UMC, Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being turned that…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/saving-grace-finding-financial-peace-through-faith
October 21, 2025 Crossroads & Finger Lakes Newsletter
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October 7, 2025 Crossroads & Finger Lakes Newsletter
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September 23, 2025 Crossroads & Finger Lakes Newsletter
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September 9, 2025 Crossroads & Finger Lakes Newsletter
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C3 Tour 2025: Clergy gather across Upper New York to embrace chaos and cultivate hope
posted on November 3, 2025 | Search Score: 0
More than 200 clergy from across Upper New York came together last week for the 2025 C3 Tour—a three-stop worship and visioning experience at Clarence Center UMC, Saratoga Springs UMC, and Fayetteville UMC. Centered on the theme of navigating chaos with faith, the tour created sacred space for pastors to…
A Holy Invitation: Joining together in Anti-Racism Ministry for Licensed Local Pastors serving in Upper New York
posted on October 28, 2025 | Search Score: 0
“Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God.” — Micah 6:8 You know this journey well, the sacred, sometimes uncertain path of discernment you're walking as a licensed local pastor. It's the early morning study sessions, the late-night prayers over sermon notes, the hospital visits that stretch your…
Faith in Action: Helping feed our neighbors in need
posted on October 27, 2025 | Search Score: 0
When the federal government shut down on October 1, 2025, it did more than stall legislation—it put millions of Americans at risk. As a result, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that no federal SNAP benefits will be issued on November 1 unless funding is restored. The impact of…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/faith-in-action-helping-feed-our-neighbors-in-need
Honoring a lifetime of faith
posted on October 27, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Ministry doesn’t end with retirement at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester. The church is keeping connection alive through a thriving Older Adult Ministry, led by Pastor Kathy Thiel. It’s allowing faith and fellowship to continue to bloom well into the later chapters of life. What began decades ago…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/honoring-a-lifetime-of-faith
From the Desk of Bishop Héctor: A Call to Compassion and Action – Government Shutdown
posted on October 24, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The following note was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez about the ongoing U.S. Government Shutdown on October 24, 2025. “Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others.” — Philippians…
Council of Bishops Pastoral Letter on U.S. Government Shutdown
posted on October 24, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The Council of Bishops released the following statement on Thursday, October 23, 2025 in response to the ongoing U.S. Government Shutdown. Click here to download a PDF of the statement. Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. As a people called United…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/council-of-bishops-pastoral-letter-on-u.s.-government-shutdown
From the Desk of Bishop Héctor: Input Sought for New Superintendent
posted on October 23, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Editors note: The following letter was sent to United Methodist of Upper New York on October 23 in response to the recent announceent regarding the end of District Superintendent Debbie Earthrowls tenure. Dear Upper New York clergy community, Grace and peace from Christ be with you. On Tuesday, I shared…
From the Desk of Bishop Héctor: UNY Cabinet Transition
posted on October 21, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The following note was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez about the UNY Cabinet Transition to take place on June 30, 2026. “Well done, good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:21a Dear Upper New York clergy and laity community,…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/from-the-desk-of-bishop-hector-uny-cabinet-transition
The BibleKing Ladies: A whopper of a Bible study
posted on October 20, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Eight years ago, three women from Oswego: Trinity United Methodist Church hesitated to join a traditional Bible study. “They felt that they didn’t know enough,” recalls longtime member and SPRC Chair of Oswego: Trinity UMC, Sheila Buske. “I responded that I would be willing to run a class for just…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/the-bibleking-ladies-a-whopper-of-a-bible-study
Commentary: Climate change and crops
posted on October 17, 2025 | Search Score: 0
The following commentary was written by Dr. Andrew Hartley on behalf of the UNY Creation Care Ministry. The views expressed in this article are of the UNY Creation Care Ministry, and not of Bishop Burgos Núñez or any Upper New York staff member. October is here and what a month!…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/commentary-climate-change-and-crops