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


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    Global Ministries Team

    | Last edited on July 31, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    The Conference Global Ministries team recruits, interviews, and recommends people being called to become missionaries of the General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM). Once commissioned and deployed, the team encourages churches to be supporters of the missionaries and helps coordinate visits to the churches when the missionaries return home. The…

    http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/global-ministries-team

    Celebrating the life of DS Vonda

    posted on May 29, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    “The teacher,” Pastor Stephen McKnight said, pointing to the Rev. Vonda Fossitt’s casket. “The student,” he said pointing to himself. This is how, Pastor McKnight opened the Celebration of Life service for DS Vonda on May 26, 2022, at New Light United Methodist Church, where Pastor McKnight serves. DS Vonda…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/celebrating-the-life-of-ds-vonda

    May 26th, 2022 Oneonta District UMC Newsletter

    | Last edited on May 26, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view & read our May 26th, 2022 Oneonta District UMC Newsletter.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/may-26th-2022-oneonta-district-umc-newsletter

    District and Conference News - May 25

    | Last edited on May 26, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view the Adiorndack District Newsletter, published May 25, 2022.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-and-conference-news-may-25

    District and Conference News - May 26

    | Last edited on May 26, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view the Albany District Newsletter, published May 26, 2022.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-and-conference-news-may-26

    From the Desk of Bishop Mark J. Webb: Texas elementary school shooting

    posted on May 25, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Editor's Note: Upper New York Area Resident Bishop, Mark J. Webb, sent the following note to the Upper New York Conference on May 25 as a response to the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 24. Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Again! Again, we are…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/from-the-desk-of-bishop-mark-j.-webb-texas-elementary-school-shooting

    A statement and call to action from the Conference Commission on Religion & Race

    posted on May 25, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    As we continue to process the overwhelming grief, pain, and outrage of the hate-driven murders in Buffalo on May 14th, we ask our Lord and Savior to move us from prayers to actions that bring an end to racial violence in all its forms. As we consider specific responses to…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/a-statement-and-call-to-action-from-CCORR

    Children and Youth Ministry, the very heartbeat of our churches

    posted on May 25, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Editor's Note: This article was originally published in the 2022 Issue I of the Advocate, which focused on children and youth throughout the UNY Conference. Click here to access the Advocate. The year 2019 was the culmination of effort, planning, inspiring, and training leaders. The six years leading up to…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/children-and-youth-ministry-the-very-heartbeat-of-our-churches

    A snapshot of Asbury First UMC’s children’s ministries

    posted on May 25, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Editor's Note: This article was originally published in the 2022 Issue I of the Advocate, which focused on children and youth throughout the UNY Conference. Click here to access the Advocate. Asbury First UMC, in Rochester, NY, endeavors to create an open, supportive, and lively environment for our children and…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/a-snapshot-of-asbury-first-umcs-childrens-ministries

    Tending to your soul so you can tend to others’ souls

    posted on May 24, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Are you feeling an inkling to become closer to God? Do you feel like your life is like a hamster wheel or are you riddled with anxiety and yearn to feel God’s love deep in your soul? Do you feel a draw to help others feel God’s presence whether it…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/tending-to-your-soul-so-you-can-tend-to-others-souls

    Justice in Israel–Palestine: Travel for Awareness! through the Gary Bergh Scholarship

    posted on May 24, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Editor’s Note: This is available for youth, young adults, young clergy, and people of all ages who long for peace and want to act for justice in the Holy Land: “Come and see!” is the cry that echoes through worldwide invitations sent by our Palestinian Christian brothers and sisters, from…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/justice-in-israelpalestine-travel-for-awareness

    Celebrating the life of Bishop Joseph Yeakel

    posted on May 24, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Bishop Joseph (Joe) Yeakel died July 4, 2021, at the age of 93. He served as Resident Bishop of the New York West Area, which at the time included three Conferences (Western New York Conference, Northern New York Conference, and Central New York Conference) from 1972-1984. The Upper New York…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/celebrating-the-life-of-bishop-joseph-yeakel

    Skye Farm offering summer programming that will appeal to all

    posted on May 24, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Whether your child loves sports and games, diving deep into God’s natural creation, or doing wacky things like having ice cream for breakfast, Skye Farm Camp & Retreat Center has something to offer them. Robyn Vernon, the new site director of Skye Farm, said, “I am really excited to see…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/skye-farm-offering-summer-programming-that-will-appeal-to-all

    May 19th, 2022 Oneonta District UMC Newsletter

    | Last edited on May 19, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view & read our May 19th, 2022 Oneonta District UMC Newsletter

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/may-19th-2022-oneonta-district-umc-newsletter

    May 19th 2022 Newsletter

    | Last edited on May 19, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Read the newsletter from May 19, 2022 here

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/may-19th-2022-newsletter

    District and Conference News - May 19

    | Last edited on May 19, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view the Albany District Newsletter, published May 19, 2022.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-and-conference-news-may-19

    District and Conference News - May 18

    | Last edited on May 19, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view the Adirondack District Newsletter, published May 18, 2022.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-and-conference-news-may-18


    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."