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From franchise to local dive… unleash the power for your local church
posted on September 12, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Are you wondering how to spark new life, meet new people and offer them Christ? The temptation is to serve up the same exact ministry models that worked in another time and space. Like ordering from a menu at the franchise chain restaurant and expecting the meal to be palatable…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/from-franchise-to-local-dive
From the desk of Bishop Mark J. Webb: Response to Hurricane Irma
posted on September 12, 2017 | Search Score: 0
On Sept. 12 Bishop Mark J. Webb sent the following letter about how to respond to Hurricane Irma to members of the Upper New York Conference. Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Once again, we have seen the incredible destruction a powerful hurricane can bring. Our prayers are with the people…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/from-the-desk-of-bishop-mark-j.-webb-response-to-hurricane-irma
UNY staff welcomes Betsy Schuessler
posted on September 11, 2017 | Search Score: 0
We extend a warm welcome to Betsy Schuessler who has been hired as Administrative Assistant to the director of Camp & Retreat Ministries. Betsy grew up as a camper at Aldersgate and served on summer staff ultimately filling the role of interim director from the fall of 2006 through the…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/uny-staff-welcomes-betsy-schuessler
Annual Conference 2017
| Last edited on September 14, 2017 | Search Score: 0
To read all 2017 Annual Conference news, click here. Daily Notes This year, rather than producing the Daily Advocate, the Conference published the Daily Notes for those attending Annual Conference session. These notes covered the highlights of the previous day in a bullet point-format and serve as a much more…
Donate Now
| Last edited on December 8, 2022 | Search Score: 0
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Disciple II Class Offered
| Last edited on September 6, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Disciple II Bible Study at Exley United Methodist in Wilson. This is the full 34 week in depth study of the books of Genesis, Exodus, Luke and Acts. The study begins on Tuesday, September 12, and will meet weekly from 6:30 to 8:45pm at Exley UMC, 338 Lake St. Wilson…
Walk to Emmaus Events
| Last edited on September 6, 2017 | Search Score: 0
The Walk to Emmaus, a program created by The Upper Room, is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a short course in Christianity that runs from Thursday evening thru Sunday afternoon. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way as God's…
Sept. 1 E-Connection
| Last edited on September 6, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Click here to see the September 1 edition of the E-Connection. The next newsletter will go out on September 15.
When God takes over
posted on September 5, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: For the Summer 2017 issue of the Advocate, we asked members across the UNY Conference to share stories of when they have had to trust that God is enough. Rev. Gary Kubitz, of the First United Methodist Church of Voorheesville, responded with a story. If you have a…
Updates to 2017 Journal Vol. II
| Last edited on November 28, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Updates and corrections to the 2017 Upper New York Conference Journal Vol. II are below. If you find something in the Journal that needs to be updated or corrected please send the information to KarenCampolieto@unyumc.org. Clergy: Currier, Margaret (Robert) Scotia UMC Part Time Local Pastor 318 Alexander St Scotia, NY…
https://www.unyumc.org/events/updates-to-2017-journal-vol.-ii
Aug 30 2017 Oneonta District Newsletter
| Last edited on August 31, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Click here to read the August 30, 2017 Oneonta District Newsletter
http://www.unyumc.org/news/aug-30-2017-oneonta-district-newsletter
Carrying out my mission to help thousands in South Africa
posted on August 29, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Summer 2017 issue of the Advocate; all article sin this issue were centered on the theme Trusting that God is Enough. I have had an interest in the continent of Africa for as long as I can remember. My friend Judy spent…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/carrying-out-my-mission-to-help-thousands-in-south-africa
From the desk of Bishop Mark J. Webb: Flooding from Hurricane Harvey
posted on August 29, 2017 | Search Score: 0
(Editor’s note: On Monday, August 28, Bishop Mark J. Webb released the following letter about the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey.) Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As you are aware, Hurricane Harvey continues to cause tremendous devastation to the greater Houston area, forcing thousands to evacuate. When the waters subside,…
How the UMC is denouncing racism
posted on August 28, 2017 | Search Score: 0
As a response to the racist events that took place in Charlottesville, August 12-13, 2017, the UMC is taking action. Here are just a few of the ways the UMC has responded to what took place in Charlottesville, VA. They placed a full page ad in The New York Times…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/how-the-umc-is-denouncing-racism
Overcoming the challenge of a part-time pastoral appointment
posted on August 22, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the Summer 2017 issue of the Advocate. A pastor is called to serve God in all settings, at all times. Part-time does not change what we are called to do, it just challenges us to trust that God is enough when time, schedules,…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/overcoming-the-challenge-of-a-part-time-pastoral-appointment
Love, Grow, Serve, The story of Centerpoint Christian Fellowship
posted on August 21, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Notw: This article was previously published in the Summer 2017 issue of the Advocate, which had the theme of Trusting that God is enough. The story of Centerpoint Christian Fellowship (CCF) in the Mohawk District showcases how a New Faith Community becomes a success by trusting that God is…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/love-grow-serve-the-story-of-centerpoint-christian-fellowship
What to expect at the 2017-2018 District Days
posted on August 18, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb will be visiting each of the Districts in the Upper New York Conference during his 2017-2018 District Days tour. The theme of the tour will be “A Way Forward.” This year’s District Days is set up in such a way that…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/what-to-expect-at-the-2017-2018-district-days
August 17, 2017 Mt. View Dist. Newsletter
| Last edited on August 17, 2017 | Search Score: 0
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http://www.unyumc.org/news/august-17-2017-mt.-view-dist.-newsletter