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Watch videos from Annual Conference 2016
posted on June 15, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Did you miss out on the 2016 Upper New York Annual Conference (AC2016)? Or were you there and would love to listen to an inspiring message again? Now you can. There have several videos available of the various worship services as well as the leadership report. Approval was just granted…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/watch-videos-from-annual-conference-2016
June 15th Oneonta District Newsletter
| Last edited on June 14, 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/june-15th-oneonta-district-newsletter
The 2016 Upper New York Annual Conference ends with the Service of Ordination and Commissioning
posted on June 13, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb ended the 2016 session of Annual Conference with the Service of Ordination and Commissioning. This year there was a diverse age range in those being both ordained and commissioned. There were seven ordinates; the youngest was 29 and the oldest was…
Upper New York 2016 Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Wrap-Up
posted on June 13, 2016 | Search Score: 0
The Table is set In the Opening Worship Service at the 2016 Annual Conference of the Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church (AC16), Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb reminded us of two promises God has made: “Through Jesus Christ we are chosen by…
Conference budget passes even among concerns
posted on June 13, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Discussion of the 2017 Upper New York Conference Budget took place across three plenaries: the Friday afternoon plenary, an added Friday evening plenary (which was made possible but cutting time out of the dinner break and starting the Celebration of Ministry later), and Saturday morning’s plenary. The Rev. Larry Lake,…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/conference-budget-passes-even-among-concerns
Bishop Mark J. Webb releases statement on shootings in Orlando, Fla.
posted on June 12, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Editor’s note: Bishop Mark J. Webb has released the following statement about the tragic shootings in Orlando, Fla. Once again we are witnesses to unimaginable and horrific violence that has claimed the lives of over 50 people and injured dozens more. This time it has happened in Orlando, Fla. I…
Support materials available for local church reports on AC
posted on June 9, 2016 | Search Score: 0
As lay and clergy voting members of the Upper New York Annual Conference prepare reports for their local churches, the Communications ministry area has provided a variety of support materials. The full video wrap-up of Annual Conference is now available here. This video can be used in support of an…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/support-materials-available-for-local-church-reports-on-ac
June 8th 2016 Oneonta District Newsletter
| Last edited on June 7, 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/june-8th-2016-oneonta-district-newsletter
More than $773,000 raised for Africa 360
posted on June 6, 2016 | Search Score: 0
“Over the past two years, this Conference has been a part of a grand narrative,” said Laurel O’Connor, Africa 360 field coordinator. “In 2014, we took the unprecedented step of combining the stories of Imagine No Malaria and Africa University, seeking to raise funds to not only save children’s lives…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/more-than-773000-raised-for-africa-360
Saturday morning worship gets crowd to ‘Do Something’
posted on June 6, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Booming music, dancing youth parading down the center of Exhibit Hall A, and a mock Annual Conference session marked the morning worship led by young people June 4 at the 2016 Annual Conference session. J.J. Warren served as “bishop” with his panel, Ian Urriola, Riley O’Flynn, and Emily Allen. “We,…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/saturday-morning-worship-gets-crowd-to-do-something
Annual Conference 2016 concludes with the Service of Commissioning and Ordination
posted on June 4, 2016 | Search Score: 0
The 2016 Upper New York Annual Conference session ended on June 4, with the Service of Commissioning and Ordination. “God is not calling us to be professional Christians,” said Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb. “God is calling us to be people who are radical in our…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/annual-conference-2016-concluded-with-the-service-of-ordination
Budget Brief
posted on June 4, 2016 | Search Score: 0
The Conference budget discussion spread across three plenaries: Friday’s afternoon plenary, an added Friday evening plenary, and Saturday’s morning plenary. Following Friday’s shortened dinner break, there was discussion about how the Conference budget reflects our priorities. Two amendments were proposed that would shift funding to ministry areas that saw budget…
Petition and resolution results from AC16
posted on June 4, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Discussion and voting for the petitions and resolutions brought to the 2016 Annual Conference session began in the afternoon plenary on June 2 and continued in the morning plenary on June 4. Here are the results of each resolution. UNYAC2016.1 – Local Church Right to Choose Insurance Provider, withdrawn This…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/petition-and-resolution-results-from-ac16
Rev. Hamilton wraps up Study Sessions at AC16
posted on June 4, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Why do people need Jesus Christ? Why do people need the Church? Why do people need our particular church? According to the Rev. Adam Hamilton, founding pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kan., these are three important questions pastors and congregations must ask themselves. Rev.…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/rev.-hamilton-wraps-up-study-sessions-at-ac16