United Methodists of Upper New York

Storytelling in a distracted world

posted on February 15, 2022 | Search Score: 0

I will tell you a story. A few months ago, I was contacted by an independent reporter in Syracuse, NY, who wished to write an article about me. He was doing profiling of Asian Americans, as he was Asian American himself, and believed that telling stories was transformational. I said…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/storytelling-in-a-distracted-world

District and Conference News - February 10

| Last edited on February 11, 2022 | Search Score: 0

Click here to view the Albany District Newsletter, published Feb. 10, 2022.

http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-and-conference-news-february-10

District and Conference News - February 9

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Click here to view the Adirondack District Newsletter, published Feb. 9, 2022.

http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-and-conference-news-february-9

What the end of the NY state mask mandate means for local churches

posted on February 10, 2022 | Search Score: 0

On Feb. 15, NYS Commissioner of Health extended the Hero Act through March 17, 2022. Click here to read more. Governor Hochul lifted the mask mandate for all vaccinated and unvaccinated persons effective Feb. 10. This means businesses are no longer required to mandate that all persons in their facilities…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/what-the-end-of-the-ny-state-mask-mandate-means-for-local-churches

Wespath to offer Mental Health webinars March 10 and 24

posted on February 10, 2022 | Search Score: 0

One in every five Americans (52.9 million people) experience mental illness each year. The signs of someone struggling with mental health are often subtle, leaving many conditions undetected and therefore undiagnosed and untreated. It’s important to not only recognize these signs in ourselves but in our family, friends and colleagues…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/wespath-to-offer-mental-health-webinars-march-10-and-24

February 10th, 2022 Oneonta District UMC Newsletter

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Click here to view & read our February 10th, 2022 Oneonta District UMC Newsletter.

http://www.unyumc.org/news/february-10th-2022-oneonta-district-umc-newsletter

UNY Camp & Retreat Ministries Update

posted on February 9, 2022 | Search Score: 0

As was announced last week, Skye Farm Camp & Retreat Center has welcomed Robyn Vernon as the new Site Director. Earlier last month, Ben Mudge transitioned from assistant director to Site Director at Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center. Through their consulting practice, Run River Enterprises, former Aldersgate Camp & Retreat…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/uny-camp-retreat-ministries-updateFeb2022

Because we Care: Opposing Anti-Semitism

posted on February 8, 2022 | Search Score: 0

“Because We Care,” a resolution passed at the 2021 Annual Conference, asked churches across the Upper New York Conference to engage in study and discussion of the “Cry for Hope,” a document from Palestinian Christians asking the world to relieve their suffering. We noted burdens imposed on Palestinians by military…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/because-we-care-opposing-anti-semitism

District and Conference News - Feb. 3

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

Click here to view the Albany District Newsletter, published Feb. 3, 2022.

http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-and-conference-news-feb.-3

District and Conference News - Feb. 2

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Click here to view the Adirondack District Newsletter, published Feb. 2, 2022.

http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-and-conference-news-feb.-2

February 3rd, 2022 Oneonta District UMC Newsletter

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Click here to view & read our February 3rd, 2022 Oneonta District UMC Newsletter

http://www.unyumc.org/news/february-3rd-2022-oneonta-district-umc-newsletter

Upper New York pays 100 percent of General Church apportionments

posted on February 1, 2022 | Search Score: 0

Ministry Shares payments from local churches and General Apportionment payments at the Conference level represent the connectional support that the United Methodists strive to always achieve. Connectionalism is about how we as people connect and support each other and is the essence of the Church. In 2021, Upper New York…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/upper-new-york-pays-100-percent-of-general-church-apportionments

2022 Cady Grant applications now available

posted on February 1, 2022 | Search Score: 0

Application forms are now available for the Upper New York Conference Cady Grant. Cady Grants are awarded annually to fund ministries, education, programs, or experiences that provide benefit or education to preferably, but not exclusively, African Americans and/or Native Americans. Priority will be given to proposals that have not recently…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/2022-cady-grant-applications-now-available

UNY Conference welcomes Robyn Vernon as Site Director for Skye Farm Camp & Retreat Center

posted on February 1, 2022 | Search Score: 0

The Upper New York (UNY) Conference is pleased to welcome Robyn Vernon as Site Director at Skye Farm Camp & Retreat Center. Robyn has a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation & Leisure Studies from SUNY Brockport and a Master’s Degree in Non-Profit Public Administration from Binghamton University. Robyn has held leadership…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/uny-conference-welcomes-robyn-vernon-as-site-director-for-skye-farm-camp-re

How Endwell UMC lives out the mission of the United Methodist Church Part II

posted on February 1, 2022 | Search Score: 0

Editor's Note: We recently highlighted how Endwell UMC works to feed the hunger through its mobile food pantry and its Monday night dinners. Click here to read that story.Below, we feature how Endwell UMC lives out the mission of the United Methodist Church by serving children, multicultural communities, and communities…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/how-endwell-umc-lives-out-the-mission-of-the-umc-part-ii