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Answering the call: Serving during Hurricane Helene and beyond
posted on January 9, 2025 | Search Score: 0
It was a Friday in September 2024, and I was visiting my son and his family, who live near Raleigh, North Carolina. Hurricane Helene was heading through our area, and schools were closed. We found safe places for the three grandchildren, my son went to work, and I stayed at…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/answering-the-call-serving-during-hurricane-helene-and-beyond
COSROW invites all women of faith to come “in from the wilderness”
posted on January 9, 2025 | Search Score: 0
The COSROW (Committee on the Status and Role of Women) invites all women of faith to join in a time of listening, sharing, and belonging, while we come “in from the wilderness.” And so, what is the wilderness? Good question. Is wilderness only about 40 days and nights in isolation…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/cosrow-invites-all-women-of-faith-to-come-in-from-the-wilderness
Climate Change Superfund Act: Great news from the UMUNY Creation Justice Team
posted on January 9, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Governor Kathy Hochel has signed the Climate Change Superfund Act. This Act requires the largest gas and oil companies who do business in New York State to pay the State $25 billion over ten years, $3 billion each year. The money will be used to help municipalities pay for the…
Conference Office closed on January 9, 2025
posted on January 9, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Due to the inclement weather, the Conference Office in Liverpool is closed today, January 9. It is scheduled to reopen on Friday, January 10.
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/conference-office-closed-on-january-9-2025
Moving forward from the Laity Session to empower churches and communities
posted on January 7, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Hello to the United Methodists of Upper New York Laity (and Clergy), I wanted to thank all the laity who participated in the Laity Session on May 30, 2024, in Syracuse, NY. We used that time to discuss the hopes, dreams, and challenges faced by various districts within our conference.…
Rev. Deb Coatsworth joins Asbury Retreat Center as Assistant Director
posted on January 7, 2025 | Search Score: 0
The Rev. Deb Coatsworth is the new Assistant Director at Asbury Retreat Center. She is a Deacon who formerly served the Elma UMC. After being a member since 1994, Rev. Coatsworth began her ministry as Christian Education Director at Elma UMC in 2006. She was ordained in 2023 in the…
Providing hope and fun to Alzheimer and Dementia patients and caregivers
posted on January 6, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Nearly seven million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, this number is rapidly increasing and is expected to jump to 13 million by 2050. First United Methodist Church of Westfield is able to provide hope to both Alzheimer and Dementia patients. The church has…
2025 Casowasco Sabbath
posted on January 6, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The following message was shared with United Methodists of Upper New York on Monday, January 6, 2025 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez, Rev. Bill Mudge, and Rev. Dr. Pam Harris. Dear siblings in Christ, Today, we share with you an important update regarding Casowasco Camp…
Updates on Casowasco
| Last edited on January 22, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Starting in January 2025, all programming and hosting at Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center will be suspended. This sabbath is foreseen to last through the fall of this year. Click here to read the full release and the reasoning behind this decision. Click here to view resident camp registrations and…
Northern Flow/Mohawk Weekly Newsletter January 2, 2025
| Last edited on January 6, 2025 | Search Score: 0
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http://www.unyumc.org/news/northern-flow-mohawk-weekly-newsletter-january-2-2025
Special Message from Bishop Héctor: Terrorist attack in New Orleans
posted on January 1, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on Wedneday, January 1, 2025 in response to the terrorist attack in New Orleans. “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it.” - 1 Corinthians 12:26 Dear…
Council of Bishops’ pastoral letter addressing the plight of migrants, immigrants, and refugees
posted on December 31, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The Council of Bishops released the following Pastoral Letter on immigration on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, to be shared on Epiphany Sunday, January 5, 2025. The letter invites United Methodist congregations to reflect on the challenges faced by migrants, immigrants, and refugees and reaffirms the Church’s commitment to…
Christmas message from Bishop Héctor
posted on December 23, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The following Christmas message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on Monday, December 23, 2024 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez. “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people” Luke 2:10 Dear…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/christmas-message-from-bishop-hector
Northern Flow/Mohawk Weekly Newsletter December 19, 2024
| Last edited on December 19, 2024 | Search Score: 0
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http://www.unyumc.org/news/northern-flow-mohawk-weekly-newsletter-december-19-2024
Council of Bishops seek prayer following violence in Nigeria aimed at UMC
posted on December 17, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The Council of Bishops released the following statement on Monday, December 16, 2024 in response to violence in Nigeria targeting the Bwoi United Methodist Church. Click here to download a PDF of the statement. To the people of the United Methodist Church: Grace and Peace from Jesus Christ,…
Upper New York Early Response Team deployed to serve in Hurricane Helene clean-up
posted on December 16, 2024 | Search Score: 0
With the sound of chainsaws ripping through fallen trees and broken tree limbs, an Early Response Team (ERT) can be seen clearing brush and debris from homes affected by Hurricane Helene in Augusta, Georgia. “There’s a lot of work to do so let’s get to it!,” exclaimed Mark Stengel, volunteer…
From the desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: Announcement of new district superintendents
posted on December 15, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on Sunday, December 15, 2024. “…Christ gave gifts to some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to go and tell the Good News, and some to…