United Methodists of Upper New York

How can I keep from singing?

posted on February 14, 2017 | Search Score: 0

A little over a year ago, Asbury First had a conversation about caroling as a congregation. We thought it would be fun to get together and walk through the neighborhoods surrounding our church to spread a little Christmas cheer. Then, we thought that it would be more fun with more…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/how-can-i-keep-from-singing

UNY UMHS announces institutional membership and optional joint dues with the HSUMC

posted on February 14, 2017 | Search Score: 0

The United Methodist Historical Society for the Upper New York Conference (UNYUMHS) announces that institutional membership is now available in the organization. Also, an option has been added for reduced joint membership in the Historical Society of the United Methodist Church (HSUMC). UNY-UM Society membership includes access to the private…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/uny-umhs-announces-institutional-membership-and-joint-dues-hsumc

Conference Office closed today, Feb. 13

posted on February 13, 2017 | Search Score: 0

Due to the inclement weather, the Conference Office in Syracuse will be closed today, Feb. 13. It will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 14.

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/conference-office-closed-today-feb.-13

How Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial UMC uses basketball to reach diverse youth

posted on February 6, 2017 | Search Score: 0

At 5 p.m. on a Wednesday night, a diverse group of youth, ages 9-14, begin gathering into Sarah Jane Johnson UMC; they are there to play basketball! This is no ordinary basketball league; its purpose is not only to develop the children’s basketball skills, but also to teach the children…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/how-sarah-jane-johnson-memorial-umc-uses-basketball-to-reach-diverse-youth

God brings diversity to Aldersgate UMC

posted on February 6, 2017 | Search Score: 0

Aldersgate UMC is located in Greece, a first-ring suburb of Rochester. The church is surrounded by affordable homes built in the 1950s and 60s to house employees of Eastman Kodak. In the last several years, the neighborhood has changed and has become ethnically diverse. We are pleased to see more…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/god-brings-diversity-to-aldersgate-umc

Hidden Figures-A brilliant account of three African American women at NASA

posted on February 6, 2017 | Search Score: 0

On Friday January 20, I had the great opportunity to go to the Stanley Theatre in Utica and listen to Margot Lee Shetterly (pictured on the right) speak about the book she recently authored entitled Hidden Figures. It’s about a group of African-American female mathematicians working for NASA during the…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/hidden-figures-a-brilliant-account-of-three-african-american-women-at-nasa

E-News from the Valley! Church Evetns! February 6, 2017

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Click here for the latest E-News from the Valley! Church Events!

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E-News fromt he Valley! Janaury 31, 2017

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E-News from the Valley! Church Events! January 30, 2017

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February 1 E-Connection

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Here is the latest edition of the E-Connection. The next newsletter will go out on February 15.

http://www.unyumc.org/news/february-1-e-connection

February 2, 2017 Mt. View Dist. Newsletter

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NEJ Bishops release statement supporting refugees and speaking against visa ban

posted on February 1, 2017 | Search Score: 0

Editor's Note: The Northeastern Jurisdiction’s College of Bishops has released the following statement about the recent Executive Order suspending the country’s refugee assistance program and banning visas for seven countries. “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, . . .” These words, written by…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/nej-bishops-release-statement-supporting-refugees-and-speaking-against-visa

Fighting racism: The Church’s unfinished agenda

posted on January 31, 2017 | Search Score: 0

Racism is everywhere, even in our churches. The racism that is apparent many times may be unintentional. The General Commission on Religion & Race (gcrr.org) has published these quotes to illustrate ways in which you may be unintentionally perpetuating racism. I acquiesce in the perpetuation of racism when I… “don’t…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/fighting-racism-the-churchs-unfinished-agenda

Pan-Methodism: What is this?

posted on January 31, 2017 | Search Score: 0

Pan-Methodist Churches are plentiful in the Upper New York area. Have you noticed African American Episcopal (AME), African American Episcopal Zion (AMEZ), Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME), African Union Methodist Protestant, or Union American Methodist Episcopal Churches in your communities? Collectively, they are called Pan-Methodist Churches. It has been over 200…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/pan-methodism-what-is-this

From the desk of Mark J. Webb: Embracing diversity

posted on January 31, 2017 | Search Score: 0

You are all God’s children through faith in Christ Jesus. All of you who were baptized in Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek: there is neither slave nor free; there is neither male nor female, fall you all are one in Christ Jesus. Now…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/from-the-desk-of-mark-j.-webb-embracing-diversity

Narrative Budget FAQ

| Last edited on March 30, 2017 | Search Score: 0

In the Narrative Budget Summaries and the Line Item Budget booklet, you will be able to go deeper into what each funded ministry area is doing to support local ministries though the tools explained above and what they are doing to support the Conference’s mission, vision, primary task, and outcomes.…

http://www.unyumc.org/about/narrative-budget-faq