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


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    Skaneateles UMC’s unique ministry to help Ukrainians

    posted on April 6, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    If you would have told Justin Hood, pastor of Skaneateles UMC, that he would one day spend several hours making pierogies, he would have looked at you as though you were crazy. But when there is a need, Justin and his congregation do whatever it takes to meet that need.…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/skaneateles-umcs-unique-ministry-to-help-ukrainians

    What I have learned about God at Endwell UMC

    posted on April 6, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Hello…my name is Winston Rockefeller. I am in eighth grade at JFS middle school. My confirmation mentor is Dave Alexander. From my Children’s Church classes, I’ve learned how important it is to help others, like Jesus did. I’ve also learned how important it is to have a connection with people…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/what-i-have-learned-about-god-at-endwell-umc

    Lay Leadership

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

    The Lay Leadership Training Guide is intended to provide guidance to Lay Leadership/Nominations Ministry Teams in local congregations to enable each individual congregation to live as fully as possible into God’s invitation for ministry in their local setting. The guide addresses the key elements outlined in The United Methodist Book…

    http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/lay-leadership

    Lament for Ukraine

    posted on April 5, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    “Like stampeding buffaloes, tanks roll in a path of destruction; roads are paved with destroyed vehicles and ruin. Bombs fly like diving birds of prey, destroying homes; rubble is strewn across the city. Striking like lightning, drones shoot missiles into communities; children cry out in fright as their homes are…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/lament-for-ukraine

    UNY Communications Team wins two first-place UMAC awards

    posted on April 4, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    The United Methodist Association of Communicators (UMAC) held its annual award ceremony virtually on March 31, 2022. The Upper New York (UNY) Conference Communications Team won two first-place awards, both related to the Advocate. One first-place award was for special publications in the Annual Conference/Local Church Division; the Celebrating Who…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/uny-communications-team-wins-two-first-place-umac-awards

    CONAM Podcast on Doctrine of Discovery

    | Last edited on April 4, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Dear Friends and Colleagues NYA•WEÑHA SKÄ•NOÑH: Thank you for being well. We are excited to announce Mapping the Doctrine of Discovery, a podcast. This podcast is a collaboration between the Indigenous Values Initiative and the American Indian Law Alliance. It is funded in part by the Syracuse University Engaged Humanities…

    http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/conam-podcast-on-doctrine-of-discovery

    CONAM Archived News

    | Last edited on April 4, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Four Corners Humanitarian Award Honoring a long time CONAM member

    http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/conam-archived-news

    CONAM Local Church Representatives

    | Last edited on April 4, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    “Every local church at Charge Conference shall designate by nomination and election a minimum of one person per charge (without regard to race or ethnic origin) or a designated member of an established church committee to represent the need for better awareness of Native American contributions in the local church.…

    http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/conam-local-church-representatives

    CONAM suggested resources for Native American Ministries Sunday

    | Last edited on April 4, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Greetings, Thank you for continuing to be part of our CONAM connection with our Native American Churches and communities as a Local Church Representative or Pastor in you church. As a vital link to our churches, we want to provide you with resources to celebrate Native American Ministries Sunday (NAMS).…

    http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/conam-suggested-resources-for-native-american-ministries-sunday

    March 31st, 2022 Oneonta District Newsletter

    | Last edited on March 31, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view & read our March 31st, 2022 Oneonta District Newsletter

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/march-31st-2022-oneonta-district-newsletter

    Weekly District Newsletter

    | Last edited on March 31, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    March 31st, 2022 newsletter here

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/weekly-district-newsletter

    District and Conference News - March 30

    | Last edited on March 31, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view the Adirondack District Newsletter, published March 30, 2022.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-and-conference-news-march-30

    District and Conference News - March 31, 2022

    | Last edited on March 31, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view the Albany District Newsletter, published March 31, 2022.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-and-conference-news-march-31-2022

    How University UMC is tackling the food insecurity crisis in Syracuse

    posted on March 30, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Syracuse has the highest poverty rate in the country among cities with at least 100,000 residents, and almost half of all children in Syracuse are living in poverty. This makes food security essential in the city of Syracuse. Further complicating the need, the COVID-19 pandemic hit those already in poverty,…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/how-university-umc-is-tackling-the-food-insecurity-crisis-in-syracuse

    Disaffiliating from the UNY Conference and the UMC

    posted on March 30, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    During the Upper New York (UNY) Annual Conference held virtually in June of 2021, the body passed Resolution UNYAC2021.7 which created a Study Commission to examine the readiness in the UNYUMC for the Implementation of the Protocol of Reconciliation and Grace through Separation. Last fall, the UNY Study Commission issued…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/disaffiliating-from-the-uny-conference-and-the-umc

    From attending a Bible study to becoming a pastor

    posted on March 29, 2022 | Search Score: 0

    Teresa was 10 years old when her mom took her to see Billy Graham. It was an experience she’ll never forget: “I felt the Spirit” for the first time. A few years later her step-father took her to a non-denominational church, where she responded to an alter call, confessed that…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/from-attending-a-bible-study-to-becoming-a-pastor


    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."