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2018-2019 Clergy Appointments
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Clergy in The United Methodist Church are individuals who serve as elders, deacons, commissioned ministers, and local pastors under appointment of a bishop (full and part-time), who hold membership in an annual conference, and who are commissioned, ordained or licensed. Wondering how clergy appointments are made? Click here to read…
CF&A’s budget is the toolbox of our Conference
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On June 7 during the 2019 Upper New York Annual Conference session, Chair of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CF&A), the Rev. Susan Ranous, told the crowd that a budget does nothing more than tell stories that show how it can support the ministries of the local churches…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/cfas-budget-is-the-toolbox-of-our-conference
Conference Leadership Team devotes Friday morning to lectio divina
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The Upper New York Conference Leadership Team led a Devotional Friday morning devoted to scripture reading for lectio divina. In his introduction, the Rev. Harold Wheat shared some information from, “our friends at the Upper Room.” “One of our most central and ancient practices of Christian prayer is Praying the…
Hat challenge at AC2019 raises $5,600 for New Faith Communities
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The Rev. Jeffrey Aiosa, pastor of the Elmgrove UMC, had a question Friday, June 7, at the 2019 UNY Annual Conference session for Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb: If Rev. Aiosa could raise $500 for New Faith Communities, would Bishop Webb wear Rev. Aiosa’s hat? Bishop…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/ac2019-hat-challenge-fundraiser
Remembering clergy, clergy spouses, and lay members
posted on June 7, 2019 | Search Score: 0
On Thursday June 6, a Memorial Service was held at the 2019 Upper New York Annual Conference session to remember clergy and clergy spouses who have passed away since the 2018 AC session. In both Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb’s introduction and Cornerstone District Superintendent the…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/uny-annual-conference-2019-memorial-service
Study Leader emphasizes the power of praying together in session 2
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Study Leader Vance Ross 2019 Part 2 from Upper New York Conference on Vimeo. Study Leader the Rev. Dr. Vance Ross returned for a second session Thursday afternoon during the 2019 Annual Conference. “I know you were blessed this morning,” said Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb.…
Board of Pension and Health recommendation supported
posted on June 6, 2019 | Search Score: 0
The report and recommendation of the Upper New York Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits, presented by board chair Mary Rublee, were both approved by the annual conference session Thursday, June 6. The report from the board can be found on pages 160-161 of the Journal. The recommendation is…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/board-of-pension-and-health-recommendation-supported
Trustee report presented, Trustee election delayed
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The trustees shared their report in the morning plenary on June 6, 2019 at the tenth session of the Upper New York Annual Conference. President of the Upper New York Board of Trustees Rich Barling began by discussing how successful the work of mission and ministry has been at both…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/trustee-report-presented-trustee-election-delayed
Study Leader Rev. Dr. Vance Ross teaches AC session attendees how to pray
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Study Leader Vance Ross 2019 Part 1 from Upper New York Conference on Vimeo. The Upper New York Conference was blessed to have the Rev. Dr. Vance Ross as the 2019 Annual Conference Study Leader in the morning on June 6. “What you need to know most about Rev. Ross…
Report, testimonials affirm work of UNY delegation to 2019 General Conference Special Session
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The Rev. Dr. Bill Allen, pastor at the Bemus Point United Methodist Church, delivered the Delegation Report on Wednesday during the 2019 Upper New York Annual Conference session. Rev. Allen served as the Head of the Delegation from the UNY Conference to the 2019 Special Session of General Conference, held…
Four equitable compensation recommendations supported
posted on June 5, 2019 | Search Score: 0
Paula Kuempel, current chair of the Commission on Equitable Compensation brought forth four recommendations to the floor of the Upper New York Annual Conference session on Wednesday, June 5. The first recommendation can be found on page 47 of the Journal, lines 28-34. This recommendation sets the minimum base salary…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/four-equitable-compensation-recommendations-supported
Laity “move” through many topics during AC2019 session
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The more than two-hour Laity Session during the 2019 Upper New York Annual Conference session covered a plethora of topics – from the service of United Methodist Women to the work of UNY young people and a statement from United Methodist conference lay leaders regarding new peace and unity. Laity…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/laity-move-through-many-topics-during-ac2019-session
Upper New York hosts first Awards Dinner at AC2019
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About 100 UNY Conference staff, award recipients, and honored guests gathered Wednesday evening for the inaugural Upper New York Conference 2019 Awards Dinner during AC session. The event put a spotlight on those who “don’t seek the limelight” but serve “quietly, unassumingly, and selflessly.” “In particular, I am eager and…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/upper-new-york-hosts-first-awards-dinner-at-ac2019
Christ in the City offers hope
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For the past three years, the Syracuse United Methodist Churches has hosted a worship service called, “Christ in the City,” the afternoon before the Upper New York Annual (UNY) Annual Conference session begins. Held at Columbus Circle, only a few blocks from the Oncenter in Syracuse, where the Annual Conference…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/christ-in-the-city-offers-hope
Local Church Events: June 5
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To view the Local Church News published on June 5, 2019, click here.
It’s time to take a leap of faith, Bishop Webb urges during AC2019 Opening Worship
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Click here to read Bishop Webb's transcript from his message shared during Opening Worship. “We need a fresh word! We need to be reminded of who we are and whose we are … we need to be reminded that amid this season, God is doing a new thing.” This sentiment…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/bishop-webb-ac2019-opening-worship
June 1 Newsletter
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To view the newsletter that was sent on Saturday, June 1, 2019 click here.
Events In & Around the Mountain View District-June 3-10, 2019
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http://www.unyumc.org/news/events-in-around-the-mountain-view-district-june-3-10-2019
Nothing But Annual Conference 2019-June 3
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June 3 E-Connection
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Here is all the latest and greatest news from Niagara Frontier Distict in the June 3 E-Connection! The next issue will go out June 17.