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Dec 28, 2017 Oneonta District Newsletter
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Dec 21, 2017 Oneonta District Newsletter
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Finance Toolbox
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The Finance Toolbox includes important information for you to use, including clergy taxes and compensation, real property tax exemption, and mileage rate reimbursement form. Clergy Tax Information Real Property Tax Exemption Group Ruling on Tax Status Mileage Rates Additional Resources & Forms (including GFC&A forms) Clergy Tax Information Click the…
The New York State Council of Churches meets at the United Methodist Center
posted on December 19, 2017 | Search Score: 0
The United Methodist Center hosted the New York State Council of Churches (NYSCOC) on Thursday Dec. 14 for their executive committee’s quarterly meeting. This meeting was attended by the Rev. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding and the Rev. Marti Swords-Horrell of the Upper New York Conference; the Rev. Gideon Jebamani and Bishop Mary…
Annual Conference petitions, resolutions, and reports due Feb. 15, 2018
posted on December 18, 2017 | Search Score: 0
The Committee on Petitions and Resolutions is charged with overseeing the submission, review, and presentation of petitions and resolutions to the Annual Conference. All resolutions and petitions for the 2018 Annual Conference session must be submitted to the Committee no later than Feb. 15, 2018. Submissions should be emailed to…
Rev. Carlos M. Rosa-Laguer to become Niagara Frontier DS
posted on December 18, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb is pleased to announce his intention to appoint the Rev. Carlos M. Rosa-Laguer as superintendent of the Niagara Frontier District, effective July 1, 2018. Rev. Rosa-Laguer currently serves as pastor of the Emmanuel and Churchville congregations of Rochester, NY, having served…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/rev.-carlos-m.-rosa-laguer-to-become-niagara-frontier-ds
Dec 14th Oneonta District Newsletter
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Engaging with the UNY Conference through social media
posted on December 13, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Some significant changes have taken place in the Upper New York Conference Communications ministry area recently, which has given the Conference Communications team the opportunity to think strategically about how to continue to improve the ways we tell our story. In assessing our communications channels’ strengths and weaknesses, one means…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/engaging-with-the-uny-conference-through-social-media
Empowering women and children in Colombia
posted on December 12, 2017 | Search Score: 0
I had the amazing opportunity to be part of the General Board of Global Ministries’ mission as an International Global Mission Fellow. I was placed in Bogotá, Colombia as media and program facilitator/instructor working with CEPALC, the Latin American Center for Inclusive Communication. CEPALC’s team is made up of dedicated…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/empowering-women-and-children-in-colombia
Bishop Mark J. Webb’s 2017 Christmas/Advent message
posted on December 11, 2017 | Search Score: 0
I love the words of the advent hymn entitled “Send Your Word:” Send your word, o Lord, like the rain falling down upon the earth. Send your word. We seek your endless grace, with souls that hunger and thirst, sorrow and agonize We would all be lost in dark without…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/bishop-mark-j.-webbs-2017-christmas-advent-message
Called to be a Hospice chaplain
posted on December 6, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Fall 2017 issue of the Advocate, which featured stories that showcased the theme of “Being God’s love to our neighbors in all places.” My first eight months as a Hospice chaplain have been full of wonder, surprise, and joy. How is this…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/called-to-be-a-hospice-chaplain
Important dates for 2018
posted on December 6, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Be sure to mark your calendars for these important dates and deadlines set for 2018. Jan. 2: EZRA system opens Jan. 10: Final day to submit Ministry Shares Mid-End Jan.: Narrative Budget Booklet becomes available Feb. 15: Deadline for submission of petitions and resolutions (from individuals, churches and unofficial bodies…
Mike Block hired as Director of Missional Engagement
posted on December 5, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Mike Block has been hired as the Director of Missional Engagement of the Upper New York Conference. This position opening was made possible by a donation from Earlville UMC—their vote to discontinue included donating enough money to the new Upper New York Mission Central HUB to allow it to start…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/mike-block-hired-as-director-of-missional-engagement
Shelby Winchell hired as Conference Social Media/Web Specialist
posted on December 5, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Shelby Winchell joins the Conference Communications Team as the Social Media/Web Specialist for the Upper New York Conference. She replaces Karen Campolieto and Ashley Riddell who were both part-time communicators with additional responsibilities in other ministry areas. Karen was promoted to the Media Resource Center Coordinator and Archives Assistant; Ashely…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/shelby-winchell-hired-as-conference-social-media-web-specialist
Shenendehowa UMC’s Mission Possible 3 a success
posted on December 5, 2017 | Search Score: 0
For the past three years, Shenendehowa United Methodist Church has hosted a “Mission Possible” day. This outreach event reaches out through the church to the community and the world through service. The theme this year for Mission Possible 3 was “Better together.” Due to the recent natural disasters, two of…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/shenendehowa-umcs-mission-possible-3-a-success
Nov 29th, 2017 Oneonta District Newsletter
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Paid Family Leave (PFL)
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Effective January 1, 2018, employers in New York State are to provide Paid Family Leave, which is an insured program to provide paid time off for an employee to care for a family member* with a serious health condition, to foster parent-child bonding for an employee’s newborn or newly placed…
Missionaries share update from Estonia
posted on November 28, 2017 | Search Score: 0
The Rev. Jeff Childs, pastor at the Penn Yan United Methodist Church, was the chair of the Upper New York Conference Global Ministries team when he was first contacted by the Rev. Doug Childress – who has served as a pastor in the Upper New York Conference and predecessor conference,…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/missionaries-share-update-from-estonia