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Evenings of Prayer and Witness to take place throughout UNY
posted on September 21, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Details have been released on the times of prayer and witness that were announced over the summer. The three large gathering that will be led Bishop Mark J. Webb in cooperation with the Order of Elders, the Order of Deacons, and the Fellowship of Local Pastors and Associate Members will…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/evenings-of-prayer-and-witness-to-take-place-throughout-uny
Celebrating the Appointment of the Rev. Everett J. Bassett as Superintendent of the Oneonta District
posted on September 21, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Picture Morris UMC’s performance of Sister Act or the 40 Easter baskets they put together for local children. Visualize firemen joining the Unadilla UMC for Halloween or Schuyler Lake UMC’s Mittens in Mission Ministry and Crockpot Food Ministry. Imagine the Mount Upton UMC at the Chenango County Fair or the…
Genesee Valley’s Oct. 2 Installation, to be an Excellent Celebration
posted on September 21, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Members of the Genesee Valley District will celebrate Rev. Vonda Fossitt’s appointment on Sunday Oct. 2 from 4-7 p.m. at the Webster United Methodist Church. During this service, which is open to everyone, Rev. Fossitt brings with her, members of several of the congregations and ministries where she has served.…
Meet Diane Miner, Media Resource Center Director
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https://www.unyumc.org/news/video/meet-diane-miner-media-resource-center-director
Join the Developing Intentional Discipleship Workshop on Saturday Oct. 1
posted on September 14, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Editor’s Note: Please distribute this article to UNYUMC Sunday School Teachers, Small Group Leaders, and others interested in a day of sharing together and learning how to move forward BEING the Church. In the church today, we need to create discipleship systems to: Connect people exploring Christ Grow people who…
Increased Ministry Share giving allows CF&A to recommend SU chaplain position be reinstated PT
posted on September 12, 2016 | Search Score: 0
In early 2016, the Upper New York Conference, had to make some very difficult financial decisions due to the shortfalls in Ministry Share giving. Among the very painful cuts that had to be made to the Conference spending plan was the full-time position of the Chaplain position at Syracuse University’s…
Sept. 7 2016 Oneonta District Newsletter
| Last edited on September 8, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Hi Friends, Click here to view a PDF of the Oneonta District Newsletter for this week. Peace, Teresa Oneonta District Office P.O. Box 668- 64 Chestnut Street, Oneonta NY 13820 Phone & Fax: (607) 441-5102
http://www.unyumc.org/news/sept.-7-2016-oneonta-district-newsletter
Radical Disciple Making event scheduled for October 11 at Batavia FUMC
posted on September 7, 2016 | Search Score: 0
A recent survey revealed that the #1 concern church leaders have is how to develop faithful, effective disciples in their churches. If your church is suffering from: Sketchy worship attendance by leaders (let alone members)? Widespread biblical illiteracy? Unresolved conflict? “Entitled Membership” syndrome? Ineffective evangelism and outreach programs? Low baptismal…
UNY asked to fill shoeboxes for Red Bird Mission again this year
posted on September 6, 2016 | Search Score: 0
The Red Bird Mission and Clinic in Beverly, Ky., has provided ministries in the Appalachian Mountains region since 1921. Today, the need remains critical in this isolated, rural, distressed area. Chronic poverty, lack of jobs, poor housing, and rugged mountainous terrain provide obstacles to a fuller life for the residents…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/uny-asked-to-fill-shoeboxes-for-red-bird-mission-again-this-year
Installation service for the Rev. Everett Bassett takes place Sunday Sept. 18
posted on September 6, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Two districts have new Superintendents. The new District Superintendent for the Oneonta District is Rev. Everett Bassett. The new District Superintendent for the Genesee Valley District is Rev. Vonda Fossitt (Editor’s Note: We will be posting our article about her installation service in the near future). An installation service is…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/installation-service-for-the-rev.-everett-bassett
Save the Dates: Times of prayer and conversation for the United Methodist Church
posted on August 29, 2016 | Search Score: 0
With uncertainty and great anxiety about the state of the United Methodist Church and what the future holds, The Upper New York Conference is organizing times of prayer and conversation across the Conference. Agenda and structure are still being determined, but plan now to attend one of the three times.…
Annual Conference 2016
| Last edited on May 21, 2018 | Search Score: 0
The Seventh Session of the Upper New York Annual Conference was held June 2-4, 2016 at the OnCenter in Syracuse, NY. 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…
Mission Night: A gathering of 30 Oneonta District Church members gather for mission work, fellowship
posted on August 29, 2016 | Search Score: 0
On Sunday, August 21, seven United Methodist churches from the Oneonta District gathered at the YMCA for a time of fun and fellowship, and to assemble UMCOR school kits. They put together 106 kits with a couple of boxes of left-over items that will be donated to local schools. Their…
UMVIM team to Zimbabwe is forming now!
posted on August 23, 2016 | Search Score: 0
A UMVIM team will visit Zimbabwe in July of 2017 and interested individuals are invited to learn more. The team will be visiting Africa University as well as spending time at Mutambara Methodist Mission. They will be doing light construction projects, participating in activities in the preschool and primary school,…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/umvim-team-to-zimbabwe-is-forming-now
August 23rd, 2016 Oneonta District Newsletter
| Last edited on August 23, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Click here for August 23rd 2016 Newsletter
http://www.unyumc.org/news/august-23rd-2016-oneonta-district-newsletter
Trina Obrist fills Accounts Receivable vacancy
posted on August 23, 2016 | Search Score: 0
The Upper New York Conference is pleased to announce that Trina Obrist will now be working with the Finance Ministry Area. Trina’s primary position is Accounts Receivable, which means she will be handling the processing of the daily cash receipts, monthly billing to the churches, and other entities; data entry…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/trina-obrist-fills-accounts-receivable-vacancy
From the desk of Bishop Mark J. Webb: Louisiana flooding
posted on August 23, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Editor’s note: Following is a letter from Upper New York Resident Bishop, Mark J. Webb, asking Upper New York Conference Churches to use the United Methodist Connection to respond to the devastating flooding in Louisiana. Sisters and brothers in Christ, Words cannot describe the severe flooding that the residents of…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/from-the-desk-of-bishop-mark-j.-webb-louisiana-flooding
The Revitalization of Hilton United Methodist Church
posted on August 22, 2016 | Search Score: 0
In May of 2013, Hilton UMC, under the leadership of the Rev. Jennifer Green, began their revitalization journey through, Hand to Plow, a process employed by the UNY Conference to come alongside local congregations to help them make disciples of Jesus Christ. If you desire to revitalize your church, Hilton…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/the-revitalization-of-hilton-united-methodist-church
The UNY shower trailer repaired and sent to West Virginia
posted on August 15, 2016 | Search Score: 0
On June 23, 2016, after over eight hours of torrential downpours, West Virginia faced one of the worst flash floods in the state’s history and the devastation of 23 lost lives, several injuries, and the damage of hundreds of homes and businesses. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) responded…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/the-uny-shower-trailer-repaired-and-sent-to-west-virginia