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My visit to the Holy Land Trip Article 1 of 3
posted on July 26, 2017 | Search Score: 0
My husband and I were driving in the car one day and we decided to name our bucket list items. “You know one place I really want to go, but I don’t think it would ever happen?” “Where?” My husband replied. I paused mentally preparing myself to not gain any…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/my-visit-to-the-holy-land
Faith Journey UMC learns about hardship in Vietnam
posted on July 26, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Editor’s Note: The names of the two Vietnamese women who spoke at Faith Journey United Methodist Church have been changed and their photos have been blurred to protect their identity. On July 16, Faith Journey United Methodist Church in Clay, NY welcomed two special guest speakers. Grace, a 35-year old…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/faith-journey-umc-learns-about-hardship-in-vietnam
Haiti’s Promised Land: Building new lives
posted on July 19, 2017 | Search Score: 0
In March 2010, Canaan was a mix of floodplain and foothills, a desert scorching in the midday sun. It was a far cry from the forests of hardwood trees that stood there a hundred years ago, although a breathtaking view of the Bay of Port-au-Prince and seeing the hazy capital…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/haitis-promised-land-building-new-lives
How the Commission on a Way Forward provides hope for the future of The UMC
posted on July 19, 2017 | Search Score: 0
The Commission on a Way Forward was formed by the Council of Bishops after a decision was made at General Conference 2016 to develop a committee to address the issue of division around the topic of sexuality in The United Methodist Church. On June 2, at the 2017 Annual Conference…
From the Desk of Bishop Mark J. Webb: Trusting that God is enough
posted on July 18, 2017 | Search Score: 0
This issue of the Advocate reflects the Upper New York quadrennial theme, “Together in Prayer:Trusting that God is Enough.” In June, during Opening Worship at the eight session of the Upper New York Annual Conference, I spoke about the deep meaning and importance of this theme for the future of…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/from-the-desk-of-bishop-mark-j.-webb-trusting-that-god-is-enough
Feeling Gods Peace
posted on July 18, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Over four years ago, my husband was diagnosed with colon cancer. When he didn't come out of the colonoscopy area, I just had that feeling, you know, the one in the pit of your stomach. The nurse came and got me and when I went into the room where my…
Ramping it up in Cortland
posted on July 17, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Imagine not having access to your own home. Seventy-four year old Charlie Yager faced this situation in June of 2016. He struggled with lung problems for several years and was hospitalized for two weeks with severe breathing problems. Charlie came home on hospice, in a wheelchair, yet no way to…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/ramping-it-up-in-cortland
Exciting changes for CCYM
posted on July 17, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Every year the Conference Council on (CCYM) gathers for five days at one of the six Conference camp and retreat centers to talk business and (hopefully) have some fun in the process. It is a great meeting of the minds, and this is where the planning for the next year…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/exciting-changes-for-ccym
Upper New York United Methodist Historical Society first meeting
posted on July 12, 2017 | Search Score: 0
The Upper New York United Methodist Historical Society will gather for its first meeting on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Esperance-Sloansville United Methodist Church (Tiffany Community Room) in the village of Esperance (in the Oneonta District) in Schoharie County, New York. It is expected that Society meetings will rotate…
First program meeting of the Upper New York United Methodist Historical Society
posted on July 12, 2017 | Search Score: 0
The purpose of the Upper New York United Methodist Historical Society is to work with UNYCAH in preserving Methodist materials related to the Upper New York conference and antecedents and to promote knowledge of Methodist history and skills for preserving and disseminating it. The Society and guests met in its…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/first-program-meeting-of-the-upper-new-york-um-historical-society
Rev. Natalie Hanson on the impact of compassion
posted on July 12, 2017 | Search Score: 0
“You sweep humans away like a dream;” these words were part of a Call and Response in the June 1 Memorial Service at the 2017 Annual Conference session. Bishop Webb thanked the members who supported the clergy and clergy spouses who have passed away since the 2016. He said, “Thank…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/rev.-natalie-hanson-on-the-impact-of-compassion
From the Desk of Bishop Mark J. Webb: A response to the flooding in Upper New York
posted on July 12, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Dear sisters and brothers of Upper New York, Grace and peace to you in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ! Over the last several weeks, severe weather has caused significant flash flooding in several communities throughout Upper New York. Individuals and families have been greatly affected. Communities within the Mohawk…
Young People Worship reflects AC17 theme
posted on July 5, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Young People Worship reflects AC17 theme By Kathleen Christiansen At the Young People Worship on June 3, various young adults emphasized the phrase, “God is enough” as well as trusting in God, which are part of the 2017 Annual Conference session’s theme: “Together in Prayer: Trusting that God is Enough.”…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/young-people-worship-reflects-ac17-theme
Study session two guides churches in making change
posted on July 5, 2017 | Search Score: 0
The Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean, the 2017 Annual Conference session study leader, held her second study session “Doing a New Thing: The Church of No Excuses” in the afternoon on June 2. During this session, she focused on new spiritual communities and how churches can be open to change…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/study-session-two-guides-churches-in-making-change
First study session covers missional entrepreneurship
posted on July 5, 2017 | Search Score: 0
The Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean watched lobsters molt in Maine. For a lobster to molt, it takes on extra water to bloat, cracks the shell, turn itself inside out — and goes blind while doing it — and flips itself before breaking free of its tail. Now a blind,…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/first-study-session-covers-missional-entrepreneurship
Rekindling the love of God and each other
posted on July 5, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Editor’s Note: The Adirondack District Superintendent, the Rev. Bill Mudge informed the UNY Conference about the pastor of Whitehall UMC; he said, “Pastor Scott Rogers came to us as a missionary - he agreed to take on a congregation that admitted they could not offer much in the way of…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/rekindling-the-love-of-god-and-each-other
UNY AU Scholarship recipient graduated June 10
posted on July 5, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Africa University celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. This institution, which was developed by United Methodist bishops, enables young men and women from dozens of nations throughout Africa to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees on the Africa University campus. Africa University students are supported primarily through endowed scholarships. The UNY…
Service of Blessing and Anointing at the 2017 AC
posted on June 28, 2017 | Search Score: 0
The song Turn, Turn, Turn was the perfect song for InsideOut to perform at the Service of Blessing and Anointing on Friday June 2 at the 2017 Upper New York Annual Conference session. “To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose, under heaven;” these lyrics portrayed…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/conference-rejoices-during-service-of-blessing-and-anointing
2017 CF&A Report shares positive news
posted on June 28, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Every year at Annual Conference, the UNY Council on Finance and Administration (CF&A) present their proposed budget for the next calendar year and also discuss where their focus has been since the last Annual Conference. This year, CF&A did not get the opportunity to present their report because of a…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/2017-cfa-report-shares-positive-news
The 2017-2018 Illuminate Preaching Academy begins in September
posted on June 28, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Built around the characteristics of bright spot preaching, Illuminate Preaching Academy seeks to come alongside good preachers and help them grow toward being great preachers. Time is given to exploring methods of sermon writing, series development, delivery of the sermon, and connecting with the community to whom we are preaching.…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/the-2017-2018-illuminate-preaching-academy-begins-in-september