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Lottie Brown Scholarship Recipients announced
posted on June 28, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Each year the Upper New York Annual Conference College Scholarships Committee offers Lottie Brown Scholarships for undergraduate students who are intending to enter a career in Christian service. This year’s recipients are Elyse Muder, Emily Allen, and Katherine (Kate) Bobsein. The three recipients are all active in their churches and…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/lottie-brown-scholarship-recipients-announced1
Lottie Brown Scholarship Recipients announced
posted on June 28, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Each year the Upper New York Annual Conference College Scholarships Committee offers Lottie Brown Scholarships for undergraduate students who are intending to enter a career in Christian service. This year’s recipients are Elyse Muder, Emily Allen, and Katherine (Kate) Bobsein. The three recipients are all active in their churches and…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/lottie-brown-scholarship-recipients-announced
Conference supports 2017 budget
posted on June 21, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Budget discussions at the 2017 Annual Conference started a day earlier than scheduled on June 1 thanks to a surprising and historical motion to the Consent Calendar. Pastor Nate Lang of the Cornerstone District made a motion to move the budget report to the Consent Calendar. After discussion and debate,…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/conference-supports-2017-budget
Petition and Resolution Results at the 2017 Upper New York Annual Conference
posted on June 21, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Discussion and voting for the petitions and resolutions brought to the 2017 Annual Conference session began in the afternoon plenary on June 2 and continued through the June 3 morning plenary. After a few resolutions had been brought to the floor, discussed, and voted on during the June 3 plenary,…
Service of Commissioning and Ordination at the 2017 UNY Annual Conference
posted on June 21, 2017 | Search Score: 0
When addressing the individuals to be commissioned for the work of a deacon or elder and the individuals to be ordained for the work of a deacon or elder at the 2017 Upper New York Annual Conference during the Service of Commissioning and Ordination, Bishop Webb said, “Remember you are…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/ordination-and-commissioning-service-achieving-excellence
UNY members can “Walk to Emmaus” this fall
posted on June 21, 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 three-day short course in Christianity. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way as God’s grace and love is revealed to you…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/uny-members-can-walk-to-emmaus-this-fall
How racism cannot be blamed on the South
posted on June 21, 2017 | Search Score: 0
For most of my life, I thought the majority of the racism blame was owned by the South. The Southerners of earlier America were the slave-holding plantation owners and the Northerners were the noble abolitionists. My eyes were opened when I learned the vast majority of slave trading ships were…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/how-racism-cannot-be-blamed-on-the-south
Trusting that God is enough to make my half-time pastoral appointment effective
posted on June 21, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Editor’s Note: The Summer 2017 Issue of the Advocate will focus on the theme “Trusting that God is Enough.” This 40-page issue will highlight many amazing things that can happen at an individual level, the church level, and even on a global level when you trust that God is Enough.…
Bishop Webb proclaims when you know your WHY, your WHAT will have more impact
posted on June 14, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Opening Worship at the eighth session of Annual Conference took place June 1. Through music, video, a unique Holy Communion, and a powerful sermon, the service zeroed in on the Conference’s theme, “Together in Prayer: Trusting that God is Enough.” Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb’s sermon…
United Methodist Center opens doors to public
posted on June 14, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Before the start of the 2017 Upper New York Annual Conference session, the Conference opened its doors — literally — May 31, to any and all who wanted a tour of the new United Methodist Center of Upper New York, located at 7481 Henry Clay Blvd. in Liverpool Visitors from…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/united-methodist-center-opens-doors-to-public
The Black College Fund thanks the UNY Conference for its support
posted on June 9, 2017 | Search Score: 0
A dreamer, a leader, a believer, and a seminarian…these are the words that the Rev. Dee Finch used to introduce James L. Cogman, this year’s Black College Fund speaker on Friday June 2 at the 2017 UNY Annual Conference session. Currently a Certified Lay Servant in the Baltimore Washington Conference,…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/the-black-college-fund-thanks-the-uny-conference-for-its-support
The United Methodist Center agrees to be a Mission Central HUB
posted on May 24, 2017 | Search Score: 0
When members of the Upper New York Conference staff and trustees were searching for an ideal headquarters space, one of the appeals of the building eventually purchased in Liverpool was the warehouse space. The Rev. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding, Assistant to the Bishop and Director of Connectional Ministries, said, “Hands-on mission work…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/the-united-methodist-center-agrees-to-be-a-mission-central-hub
What to bring to Annual Conference
posted on May 24, 2017 | Search Score: 0
In just over a week, attendees to the Eighth Session of the Upper New York Annual Conference will begin arriving in Syracuse, NY. If you are one of them, let’s make sure you come prepared. What to bring: Offering(s) The theme of the 2017 session of the Upper New York…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/what-to-bring-to-annual-conference
Your prayer can be simple
posted on May 17, 2017 | Search Score: 0
“Now I need to fold my hands and kneel, right?” Her bright, eight-year old eyes looked up at me seeking approval for the next step. “You can pray however you feel most comfortable,” I told her. “Well then I want to pray with Teddy.” She grabbed her scruffy loved bear…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/your-prayer-can-be-simple
Prayer on the Bluff
posted on May 10, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Editor’s Note: Bluff Point UMC uses two unique methods of praying for members of their congregation and beyond: One Call Now and Prayer Cards. One Call Now Bluff Point UMC uses One Call Now to communicate with members of our church family. Any family can sign up to be added…
Tongsung Kido (A Unique Korean Prayer)
posted on May 10, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Before I came to the United States from South Korea, to study, I had some concerns. One of them was, “How will I survive without Korean food? Can I live with only American food?” Fortunately, since coming to the U.S., I have become well-adjusted to American food culture. However, as…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/tongsung-kido-a-unique-korean-prayer
Cadie Hockenbary hired as Northern Flow Administrative Assistant
posted on May 10, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Ms. Cadie Hockenbary has been hired as the Northern Flow District Administrative Assistant. She comes to the UNY Conference as a member of the Gouverneur First UMC She found out about the position from her pastor, Elizabeth Quick, and felt the position would be a great way to get involved…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/cadie-hockenbary-hired-as-northern-flow-administrative-assistant
Violet’s Garden Call for Grant Applications
posted on May 3, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Grant Applications are being requested for the final round of Violet’s Garden Awards. Violet’s Garden, created in 2008 in honor of Bishop Violet Fisher’s great love for children and youth has been awarding funding to local UNY churches to foster the spiritual development of children and youth for 10years. This…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/violets-garden-call-for-grant-applications
The Youngest Prayer Warriors
posted on May 3, 2017 | Search Score: 0
The Apostle Paul exhorted us to “Pray without ceasing,” (1 Thessalonians 5: 17), but did he determine an age when we should begin? The children in the Sunday School program at Bath: Centenary United Methodist Church have learned that we are never too young to join the ranks of faithful…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/the-youngest-prayer-warriors
10 Ways to improve your prayer life
posted on May 3, 2017 | Search Score: 0
Prayer, like tennis, takes practice to become accomplished. Spiritual guides and sages, pastors, and other church members are filled with advice and counsel. Here's some of that wisdom condensed into 10 tips about prayer: You are worthy. Do not feel guilty about the quality of your prayer life, or fall…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/10-ways-to-improve-your-prayer-life