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Building Unity and Vision: SUS and UNY Missional Cabinets Gather for Joint Retreat
posted on September 22, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Missional Cabinets from both the Susquehanna (SUS) and Upper New York (UNY) Conferences gathered in Corning, NY, in early September for a multi-day retreat. Over four days, leaders from both conferences engaged in worship, learning, and collaboration with a focus on team building and moving forward together. The last time…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/building-unity-and-vision-sus-and-uny-missional-cabinets-gather
Dr. Scott L. Johnson Honored with Excellence in Social Justice Award
posted on September 15, 2025 | Search Score: 0
The Upper New York Annual Conference is delighted to announce that Dr. Scott L. Johnson has been honored with the Excellence in Social Justice Award from the New York State Council of Churches, comprised of nine partner denominations working together for justice and ministry across New York State. Dr. Johnson,…
From INR to DRIA: A new name, the same mission
posted on September 15, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Seven years ago, the Conference Commission on Religion and Race (CCORR) launched an innovative anti-racism ministry, Imagine No Racism (INR). Combined with CCORR’s dedication to addressing both systemic and personal manifestations of racism, this ministry has catalyzed essential conversations and concrete actions throughout our communities. However, we at CCORR have…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/from-inr-to-dria-a-new-name-the-same-mission
New York State Minimum Wage/Salary Increase effective January 1, 2026
posted on September 11, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Effective January 1, 2026, New York State is increasing the minimum wage and minimum exempt salary amounts. The new amounts for New York State (excluding New York City, Long Island, and Westchester) are: MINIMUM WAGE: $16.00/hour MINIMUM EXEMPT SALARY: $1,199.10 per week / $62,353.20 per year Employers within the Upper…
From the Desk of Bishop Héctor: An urgent call to Peacemaking and Hope
posted on September 11, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The following message was sent to United Methodists of Susquehanna and New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on Thursday, September 11, 2025. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9 Optima aquí para leer en español. Yesterday, activist…
From Prayer to Action: UNY ministry leaders unite around love and mission
posted on September 8, 2025 | Search Score: 0
On Saturday, September 6, ministry leaders from across the Upper New York Conference gathered at Liverpool First UMC for a fall leadership summit - a day marked by prayer, reflection, and forward-thinking collaboration. The summit created sacred space to reconnect with God and one another while discerning next steps in…
CLT gathers for prayerful leadership and strategic actions
posted on September 8, 2025 | Search Score: 0
The Conference Leadership Team (CLT) of United Methodists of Upper New York convened on Friday evening, September 5, 2025, at the United Methodist Center in Liverpool. As the executive body of the Annual Conference, the CLT gathered for a focused time of prayerful conversation, strategic decision-making, and updates on vital…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/clt-gathers-for-prayerful-leadership-and-strategic-actions
Casowasco Discernment Team Update
posted on September 8, 2025 | Search Score: 0
The Casowasco Discernment Team has begun work on their first “sprint.” In project management terms, a sprint is a short, focused burst of work where each member takes on specific tasks, then regroups to review progress, refocus priorities, and assign the next steps. What We’re Working On This sprint is…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/casowasco-discernment-team-update
Upper New York Conference’s response to pastor’s arrest
posted on September 5, 2025 | Search Score: 0
PRESS RELEASE: The Upper New York Conference's response to Rev. Ronald Wenzinger’s arrest For Immediate Release Contact: Shelby Winchell, Director of Communications shelbywinchell@unyumc.org On Friday, August 29, 2025, the Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church was informed of the arrest of Rev. Ronald Wenzinger. According to New…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/upper-new-york-conferences-response-to-pastors-arrest
How the Rev. Dr. Michael Beck and Greenhouse Days helped SPARK ignite a new way of being church
posted on August 25, 2025 | Search Score: 0
In a time when many churches are navigating declining membership and cultural shifts, a new kind of community is quietly growing within the Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church—not through buildings or bulletins, but through belonging. SPARK has emerged as a vibrant fresh expression of faith, rooted…
Immigration Justice Cohort: Equipping justice-centered leaders in Upper New York
posted on August 19, 2025 | Search Score: 0
United Methodists of Upper New York were awarded a $9,000 Action Fund Grant from the General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) to launch an Immigration Justice Cohort. This grant is made possible through the extraordinary generosity of United Methodist congregations around the world who faithfully participate in our shared…
August 19, 2025 Crossroads & Finger Lakes District Newsletter
| Last edited on August 19, 2025 | Search Score: 0
CLICK HERE for the latest news
http://www.unyumc.org/news/august-19-2025-crossroads-finger-lakes-district-newsletter
August 5, 2025 Crossroads & Finger Lake District Newsletter
| Last edited on August 19, 2025 | Search Score: 0
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http://www.unyumc.org/news/august-5-2025-crossroads-finger-lake-district-newsletter
2026 Pastor’s Compensation
| Last edited on September 10, 2025 | Search Score: 0
The United Methodist Discipline directs the Staff-Pastor Parish Relations Committee (SPPRC) to consult with the pastor and staff regarding all aspects of compensation and then recommend appropriate proposals to the Church Council on an annual basis. Questions can be directed to the District Superintendent or Julie Valeski at julievaleski@unyumc.org or…
Charge Conference FAQs
| Last edited on August 12, 2025 | Search Score: 0
General Questions How do I log onto the platform? 1. Click or copy this link: https://umcdata.net/MissionConnect/Public/ChRpt 2. Enter your username: For clergy and SPRC chairs, this is your first and last name separated by a period -> Firstname.Lastname For returning users, the username will be the same as last year.…
2025 Charge Conference Forms & Reports
| Last edited on March 4, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Click here to log into the platform. Forms and reports can be found here. To download a helpful 2025 Charge Conference checklist, click here. Completing the necessary Church/Charge Conference forms allows us to celebrate ministry, review the past year, and set plans and goals for the year ahead. This annual…
2026 UMC Leadership Gathering to be held in Alberta, Canada
posted on August 11, 2025 | Search Score: 0
The 2026 Council of Bishops (COB) Leadership Gathering is headed to Alberta, Canada from October 20–24, 2026. The inspiring gathering will take place at Knox United Church in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally planned for April, the event has been rescheduled to October to better accommodate The United Methodist Church’s evolving…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/2026-umc-leadership-gathering-to-be-held-in-alberta-canada