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Laity Glossary
posted on January 31, 2018 | Search Score: 0
An informal poll by the Upper New York Communications Ministry Area reveals the following 11 items as the least known Lay Ministry terms. Can you correctly identify the meaning? 1. Lay servant A. An active, supportive member of a United Methodist congregation who is eager to be in ministry through…
Commission moderators emphasize mission as key to way forward
posted on January 31, 2018 | Search Score: 0
The moderators of the Commission on a Way Forward are urging United Methodists to engage in reflections on where they see mission at the heart of the denomination as well as seeing mission as significant for resolving conflict. Below is the statement from Bishops David Yemba, Sandra Steiner Ball, and…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/commission-moderators-emphasize-mission-as-key-to-way-forward
Mt. View Newsletter for January 30- February 6, 2018
| Last edited on February 5, 2018 | Search Score: 0
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http://www.unyumc.org/news/mt.-view-newsletter-for-january-30-february-6-2018
Imagine No Racism event to be held on Sat. April 21
posted on January 30, 2018 | Search Score: 0
In July of 2016, the Northeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church unanimously approved a resolution for every Annual Conference to confront the sin of racism in our own hearts, our churches, and our communities. Upper New York Area Resident Bishop created a taskforce, known now as the Bishop’s Taskforce…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/imagine-no-racism-event-to-be-held-on-sat.-april-21
CF&A reports positive news about 2017 Ministry Shares
posted on January 30, 2018 | Search Score: 0
The Upper New York Conference Council of Finance & Administration (CF&A) is happy to report that 638 churches have contributed 100 percent of their Ministry Shares in 2017; this is up from 632 in 2016. The amount of Ministry Shares collected is over $100,000 more than Ministry Shares collected in…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/cfa-reports-positive-news-about-2017-ministry-shares
Upper New York Conference 2019 Narrative Budget booklet available
posted on January 26, 2018 | Search Score: 0
The first draft of the UNY Conference 2019 Narrative Budget booklet has been released. Click here to download a .pdf version of the booklet from our website. Click here to view the budget booklet on Issuu. As changes are needed, these digital copies of the budget booklets will be updated.…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/upper-new-york-conference-2019-narrative-budget-booklet-available
Narrative Budget
| Last edited on April 14, 2022 | Search Score: 0
The Upper New York (UNY) Conference produced a Narrative Budget Booklet to help UNY Conference members understand what their Ministry Share dollars support. Narrative Budget for 2023 Narrative Budget for 2022 Narrative Budget for 2021 Narrative Budget for 2020 Narrative Budget for 2019 Narrative Budget for 2018 Narrative Budget for…
Mt. View Newsletter for January 23-30, 2018
| Last edited on January 25, 2018 | Search Score: 0
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http://www.unyumc.org/news/mt.-view-newsletter-for-january-23-30-2018
Special Sunday giving across the Upper New York Conference
posted on January 24, 2018 | Search Score: 0
Do you have a heart for social justice? How about providing relief in the time of natural disasters? What about enabling disadvantaged youth to attend college through scholarship opportunities? While we can help these ministries through being the hands and feet of Christ, we can also support these ministries through…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/special-sunday-giving-across-the-upper-new-york-conference
Jan 24, 2018 Oneonta District Newsletter
| Last edited on January 24, 2018 | Search Score: 0
Click here to read our Jan 24, 2018 Oneonta District Newsletter
http://www.unyumc.org/news/jan-24-2018-oneonta-district-newsletter
2018 Special Sundays Church Participation
| Last edited on February 10, 2020 | Search Score: 0
The United Methodist Church celebrates six Special Sunday offerings throughout the year. In 2018, 58 churches in the Upper New York Conference contributed to all six offerings and are listed below: Akron: First UMC Amherst: Christ UMC Apalachin: First UMC Avoca UMC Baldwinsville UMC Ballston Spa UMC Buffalo: Central Park…
http://www.unyumc.org/mission/2018-special-sundays-church-participation
Social Holiness Concerns: Dissecting the meaning of “Black Lives Matter”
posted on January 22, 2018 | Search Score: 0
“Black Lives Matter.” We have all heard that chanted, shouted, and have even seen the words carried on posters and banners. And, we have our individual responses when hearing them. Before we settle on our response to this, perhaps a bit of learning is called for. February is Black History…
My third day in Puerto Rico for Humanitarian Relief
posted on January 22, 2018 | Search Score: 0
“Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin, and desire nothing but God, and I care not a straw whether they be clergymen or laymen; such alone will shake the gates of hell and set up the kingdom of heaven on Earth.” John Wesley In a community called…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/my-third-day-in-puerto-rico-for-humanitarian-relief
United Methodists asked to join Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
posted on January 22, 2018 | Search Score: 0
WASHINGTON – The Council of Bishops is urging all United Methodists to join with other Christians throughout the world to participate in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which begins tomorrow, January 18, 2018. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is promoted by the World Council of Churches,…
What’s new with the UNY Historical Society
posted on January 22, 2018 | Search Score: 0
The UNY Historical Society has created a newsletter that shares fascinating and useful information. The UNY Historical Society News & Views Issue 1 of 2018 has been released. This issue reveals some interesting historical stories from places throughout the Conference, dating back to the mid-1800s. This issue also provides guidance…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/whats-new-with-the-uny-historical-society
Catch the Spirit 2018
| Last edited on January 22, 2018 | Search Score: 0
Catch the Spirit 2018 is next month! Our annual district workshop and fellowship day is called Catch the Spirit and it will take place at Clarence UMC on Saturday, February 24 from 8am-3:30pm. Information about the workshops offered this year and the registration form are in the CTS Brochure. Registrations…
E-Connection
| Last edited on January 22, 2018 | Search Score: 0
Below are links to the last few E-Connections. Everything should be working now - please contact Julie in the District Office if you have any questions or would like to be added to the distribution list. Dec. 19 edition Jan. 2 edition Jan. 16 edition