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LaTrelle Miller Easterling Elected Bishop
posted on July 18, 2016 | Search Score: 0
LaTrelle Miller Easterling, Metro Boston Hope district superintendent in the New England Conference, has been elected a bishop of The United Methodist Church. She was elected Thursday morning, July 14, on the 17th ballot of the 2016 Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference in Lancaster, Pa. “I always, always, always stand on the…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/latrelle-miller-easterling-elected-bishop
Cynthia Moore-Koikoi Elected Bishop
posted on July 18, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Cynthia Moore-Koikoi, a district super intendent in the Baltimore-Washington Conference, was elected as a bishop of The United Methodist Church Wednesday evening, July 13, during the 2016 Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference in Lancaster, Pa. Her election came on the 11th ballot. She received 108 votes, a percentage of 64.29%. The daughter…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/cynthia-moore-koikoi-elected-bishop
From the Desk of Bishop Mark J. Webb: Moving forward following Jurisdictional Conferences
posted on July 18, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Editor’s note: On July 18, Bishop Mark J. Webb released the following statement about his reassignment to the Upper New York Conference and the South Central Jurisdictional Conference’s request for a declaratory decision from the Judicial Council following the election of the Rev. Dr. Karen Oliveto, a self-avowed practicing homosexual,…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/from-the-desk-of-bishop-mark-j.-webb-moving-forward
Bishop Webb reassigned to the Upper New York Area
posted on July 15, 2016 | Search Score: 0
This morning at the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference, Upper New York (UNY) Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb was reassigned to the UNY area. This means that the Upper New York Conference will be under his leadership for the next four years. The Rev. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding – Conference Director of Connectional…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/bishop-webb-reappointed-to-the-upper-new-york-area
Statement on recent acts of violence opens the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference
posted on July 13, 2016 | Search Score: 0
“As we gather for this Jurisdictional Conference many persons have been confronted and consumed with the overwhelming reports of shootings and violence. Life taken! Trust broken! Anger and fear growing. Frustration and despair looming. We believe that God’s heart breaks as our hearts break with these acts of violence -…
Reflection from DS Rev. Everett Bassett July 13, 2016
| Last edited on July 13, 2016 | Search Score: 0
This is a strange spiritual moment. On the one hand, we are surrounded by the bounty of summer – an all-too-brief season to relish in this varying New York climate. As I begin to explore the beautiful natural setting of this district, my spirit is lifted many times. On the…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/reflection-from-ds-rev.-everett-bassett-july-13-2016
July 13 Oneonta District Newsletter
| Last edited on July 13, 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/july-13-oneonta-district-newsletter
Bishop Webb reflects on recent shootings
posted on July 10, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Editor’s note: On July 10, 2016 Bishop Mark J. Webb shared the following reflection about the recent shooting deaths in Baton Rouge, St. Paul, and Dallas. Sisters and Brothers in Christ My grandfather died on July 4th. Yesterday I participated in the celebration of his life. He lived 97 years…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/bishop-webb-reflects-on-recent-shootings
The Principles of holy conferencing
posted on July 8, 2016 | Search Score: 0
The 2016 Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference will be held July 10-July 15. Many decisions will be made during this conference. Much like the Upper New York Conference, the Northeastern Jurisdiction reiterates the principles involved in holy conferencing. These principles allow for the celebrating of diverse points of view and promote a…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/the-principles-of-holy-conferencing
The Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference theme: Quilted by Connection
posted on July 8, 2016 | Search Score: 0
The theme of the 2016 Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference is: Quilted by Connection. This year’s conference takes place in Lancaster, PA, which is rich in the heritage for the United Methodist Church and predecessor denominations. Lancaster is in the center of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, well-known for Amish quilts. Like the…
The Function and role of the Jurisdictional Conference
posted on July 7, 2016 | Search Score: 0
There are five United Methodist Jurisdictions that make up the jurisdictions in the United States. The 2012 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, defines the role and function of the jurisdictions. The five jurisdictions all convene on the same day. The beginning date is set by the Council…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/the-function-and-role-of-the-jurisdictional-conference
2015-2016 Clergy Appointments
| Last edited on July 7, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Clergy in The United Methodist Church are individuals who serve as elders, deacons, commissioned ministers, and local pastors under appointment of a bishop (full and part-time), who hold membership in an annual conference, and who are commissioned, ordained or licensed. Wondering how clergy appointments are made? Click here to read…