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Prayers for Sameer
posted on August 11, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Editor’s Note: Evelyn Woodring, pastor of South Park United Methodist Church, recently shared with UNY Communications, a moving story about a boy named Sameer. Her story spoke to both a need in the community and how she was attempting to help address parts of it on a small scale. She…
August 10, 2016 Oneonta District Newswletter
| Last edited on August 10, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Hi Friends, Click here to view a PDF of the Oneonta District Newsletter for this week. The District Newsletter can also be downloaded in 3 different formats at the Oneonta District website:https://sites.google.com/site/oneontadistrictumc/ Peace, Teresa Oneonta District Office P.O. Box 668- 64 Chestnut Street, Oneonta NY 13820 Phone & Fax: (607)…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/august-10-2016-oneonta-district-newswletter
August 10 2016 Refelection from Rev. Everett Bassett
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August 10 2016 Refelection from Rev. Everett Bassett….....CLICK here to Read
http://www.unyumc.org/news/august-10-2016-refelection-from-rev.-everett-bassett
Will Green raised funds that built a well in Nicaragua.
posted on August 10, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Eleven-year old Will Green is responsible for providing clean water to a community in Nicaragua. His story is an inspiring one. It all began two years ago when Will was working on his required summer inquiry project for school. He decided to focus on water, and he learned about that…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/will-green-raised-funds-that-built-a-well-in-nicaragua
Progress made at the future home of the UNY Conference
posted on August 8, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Demolition and construction has begun at the future UNY Conference Center at 7481 Henry Clay Blvd. in Liverpool. It is early, but this is the start of a whirlwind of activity that has been years in the making for the Upper New York Conference. Rev. Barbara Brewer, Chair of the…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/progress-made-at-the-future-home-of-the-uny-conference
Church on the Island: Worshipping God outdoors in the summer
posted on August 2, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Strolling along Rt. 48 in Baldwinsville, NY, just before 8 a.m., on a summer Sunday morning, few sounds are heard. The traffic is very light. Shops are not yet open. Once you reach the lock on the scenic Seneca River, a small sign directs you to Church on the Island.…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/church-on-the-island-worshipping-god-outdoors-in-the-summer
The Commission on a Way Forward
posted on August 2, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Meeting in Chicago July 19-20, the Council of Bishops' Executive Committee approved a framework for implementing the Commission on a Way Forward and took a step toward a called session of the General Conference in 2018. The Executive Committee acknowledged that the landscape of the church has changed dramatically since…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/the-commission-on-a-way-forward
Charge Conference Forms and Clergy Compensation Package information available
posted on August 1, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Forms required for this fall's upcoming Charge/Church Conferences are now available on the Upper New York Conference website's Forms page. There is a checklist that can be printed to help track the completion of these required forms. Please note that most forms are due two weeks prior to your charge…
Africa 360 Bungee Jump
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July 27 2016 Oneonta District Newsletter
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Hi Friends, Click here to view a PDF of the Oneonta District Newsletter for this week. The District Newsletter can also be downloaded in 3 different formats at the Oneonta District website:https://sites.google.com/site/oneontadistrictumc/ Peace, Teresa Oneonta District Office P.O. Box 668- 64 Chestnut Street, Oneonta NY 13820 Phone & Fax: (607)…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/july-27-2016-oneonta-district-newsletter
July 27th Reflection from Rev. Everrett Bassett - Oneonta District Superintendent
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Click to READ…..........July 27th Reflection from Rev. Everrett Bassett - Oneonta District Superintendent
The Rev. Wayne Butler takes flight for Africa 360
posted on July 26, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Africa 360, the initiative that the UNY Conference set forth to raise funds for Africa University and Imagine No Malaria was a huge success, raising $773,000. The ways in which districts and local churches raised these funds are awe-inspiring. Many challenges were set forth and answered for this great work.…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/the-rev.-wayne-butler-takes-flight-for-africa-360
Cave Quest Vacation Bible School kids show their generous spirit
posted on July 26, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Vacation Bible School season is in full-swing. Several churches in Upper New York host VBS. Visit our Facebook album to see photos of VBSs all throughout The UNY Conference. We will continually update this album as photos come in. Here is one account of the United Methodist Church of Webster’s…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/cave-quest-vacation-bible-school-kids-show-their-generous-spirit
2017 Zimbabwe Trip Being Planned
| Last edited on July 25, 2016 | Search Score: 0
United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) team to Zimbabwe is forming now! 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…
Upcoming Disciple Classes
| Last edited on July 25, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Disciple classes being offered – Here is a list of Disciple classes that will be offered in the fall throughout our district. Contact the church to let them know if you plan to attend a class. If your church will offer any of the classes, please let Julie in the…
Invitations now accepted for Bishop Webb to preach in your church
posted on July 21, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Bishop Webb is now establishing his preaching schedule for the months of January 2017 through June 2017. If you wish to extend an invitation to Bishop Webb to preach in your church, please contact Mary Bradley at bishopsoffice@unyumc.org or at 324 University Ave., 3rd Floor, Syracuse, New York, 13210. The…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/invitations-now-accepted-for-bishop-webb-to-preach-in-your-church
First UMC Oneonta’s mission work in Jamaica
posted on July 19, 2016 | Search Score: 0
The First UMC Oneonta congregation is sending a mission team to Jamaica from July 23 to August 3. The church has been in partnership with the people of St. Thomas Parish in Jamaica for over 15 years. St. Thomas Parish is in the far southeastern corner of Jamaica, the poorest…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/first-umc-oneontas-mission-work-in-jamaica
NEJ delegates vow to fight racism in church, community
posted on July 19, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Delegates to the 2016 Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference, meeting in Lancaster on Thursday July 14, pledged to work together as United Methodists to fight the scourge of racism. The pledge was made after the conference unanimously approved a resolution that called for the church to do more to fight discrimination, to…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/nej-delegates-vow-to-fight-racism-in-church-community