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District Newsletter - August 9
| Last edited on August 9, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Click here to view the Adirondack/Albany District Newsletter, published Aug. 9, 2025.
Casowasco Discern & Design Summit update
posted on August 5, 2025 | Search Score: 0
On July 18-19, a group of leaders, alumni, and supporters gathered at Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center for a Discern & Design Summit. Guided by consultants Scott Pontier and Heather Kenny from Ministry Incubators, the goal wasn’t to solve every problem—but to listen and imagine what a renewed future for…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/casowasco-discern-design-summit-update
Unlocking the power of AI for ministry
posted on August 5, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Are you a church leader, pastor, or conference staff member wondering how Artificial Intelligence (AI) fits into your ministry? This fall, don’t miss this one-time training, AI for Ministry: A Practical Training on Wednesday, November 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Conference Center in Liverpool. Led by…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/unlocking-the-power-of-ai-for-ministry
From the Desk of Bishop Héctor: Endorsement of political candidates
posted on August 5, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez regarding the endorsement of politican candidates or parties. “My kingdom is not of this world [Jesus].” John 18:36 Dear partners in ministry, Grace…
Increase to Jury Duty Pay and expiration of NYS COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave
posted on August 1, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Increase to Jury Duty Pay The daily rate for jury duty for all New York State Courts and for Town and Village courts increased effective June 8, 2025, from $40 to $72. Employers of more than 10 employees must pay employees the daily rate of $72 or the employee’s wage…
Delivering comfort one blanket and hat at a time
posted on July 31, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Picture a car filled to the brim—delivering warmth, comfort, and love to children who need it most. The purpose is simple yet powerful, and the effort has been a true community collaboration. I'm a member at Christ UMC in Johnsonville. I also serve as a High Priestess of Airoc Court…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/delivering-comfort-one-blanket-and-hat-at-a-time
Flood Insurance: Is your church protected?
posted on July 29, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States—impacting 99% of U.S. counties since 1998. Yet many property owners, including churches, remain uninsured against this major risk. The Upper New York (UNY) Conference Board of Trustees is urging all congregations to assess their flood risk and…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/flood-insurance-is-your-church-protected
Answered Prayer: Rush UMC’s journey of compassion and connection
posted on July 28, 2025 | Search Score: 0
On May 29, 2025, Rush United Methodist Church commissioned a missionary team to Empangeni, South Africa, continuing a partnership that has spanned more than two decades with Zululand Hospice and MusaweNkosi Orphanage. This year’s mission once again deepened relationships and offered lasting hope to all who participated. Erma Perkins, who…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/answered-prayer-rush-umcs-journey-of-compassion-and-connection
A city church in vibrant ministry
posted on July 28, 2025 | Search Score: 0
What do you do when you have a large city church building—but only a handful of United Methodist members? You ask for God’s guidance. And be ready: when you ask sincerely, you just might get an unexpected answer That answer began to take shape when people started approaching us at…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/a-city-church-in-vibrant-ministry
District Newsletter - July 26
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Northern Flow/Mohawk Weekly Newsletter July 24, 2025
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Church Chat Resource Library
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Church Chat is an original series created by and for United Methodists of Upper New York and is comprised of helpful information surrounding topics relating to finance, human resources, and benefits topics. To view all the videos in the channel, click here. For specific questions, click here to access the…
https://www.unyumc.org/resources/church-chat-resource-library
July 22, 2025 Crossroads & Finger Lakes District Newsletter
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July 8, 2025 Crossroads & Finger Lakes District Newsletter
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June 24, 2025 Crossroads & Finger Lakes District Newsletter
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June 10, 2025 Crossroads & Finger Lakes District Newsletter
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From the Desk of Bishop Héctor: Call to Prayer about Visioning Process
posted on July 22, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The following note was sent on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez to United Methodists of Upper New York on Tuesday, July 22 about the 2025 Strategic Visioning and Planning Process approved at the 2025 Annual Conference. More information can be found here. Dear Pastoral and Lay…
2025 Strategic Visioning and Planning Process
| Last edited on January 21, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Click here to view/download the prayer resource guide. Overview The 2025 Annual Conference session of United Methodists of Upper New York affirmed a resolution calling upon the Conference Leadership Team to initiate and oversee a Strategic Visioning and Planning Process, a Spirit-led journey to discern and articulate a faithful, forward-looking…
https://www.unyumc.org/resources/2025-strategic-visioning-and-planning-process