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Annual Conference daily update videos, daily notes now available
posted on June 4, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Each day during the 2016 Upper New York Annual Conference session, the UNY Communications Ministry Area produced daily update videos that recapped the previous day’s highlights in a fun and exciting way. The videos were played at the beginning of the morning sessions June 3 and 4. The videos can…
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Celebration of Ministry observed as a gala this year
posted on June 4, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Day two of the 2016 Annual Conference ended with an electrifying Celebration of Ministry Gala, which mirrored the Academy Awards. This celebration included gold BobbleWebbs, musical transitions between recognitions, and envelopes with the names of those recognized. Cornerstone District Superintendent the Rev. Sherri Rood and Adirondack District Superintendent the Rev.…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/celebration-of-ministry-celebrated-as-a-gala-this-year
CBOPHB presents three recommendations
posted on June 4, 2016 | Search Score: 0
The Rev. Stephen Deckard, the chair of the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits (CBOPHB), and Vicki Putney, Conference Director of Human Resources and Benefits, presented the CBOPHB Report. Rev. Deckard and Putney started by thanking members of the board and the Benefits and Administrative Services Ministry Area, with…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/cbophb-presents-three-recommendations
Five recommendations from CEC report supported
posted on June 3, 2016 | Search Score: 0
The Rev. Loren Swanson, chair of the Commission on Equitable Compensation (CEC), presented the CEC Report on June 3. He said among the commission’s responsibilities are to insure that a healthy balance exists between clergy and level of support and to help churches in financial difficulty come to sustainable solutions.…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/five-recommendations-from-cec-report-supported
Rev. Hamilton discusses effective worship and preaching
posted on June 3, 2016 | Search Score: 0
After wrapping up some points from the first session, Rev. Adam Hamilton, founding pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kan., dove into the topic of the second Study Session: effective worship and preaching. He began with examples of what he and his congregation do: having…
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Actions taken during the Trustees Report
posted on June 3, 2016 | Search Score: 0
During afternoon plenary on day two of the 2016 Annual Conference session, three matters were discussed in the Trustees Report: the new Conference Center, churches that have been discontinued and abandoned, and the Findley Camp & Retreat Center (Camp Findley) Resolution. Regarding the new Conference Center at 7481 Henry Clay…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/actions-taken-during-the-trustees-report
Markus McKinney thanks the Black College Fund
posted on June 3, 2016 | Search Score: 0
During the afternoon plenary of the 2016 Annual Conference session, Markus McKinney, a rising senior at Rust College in Holly Springs, Miss., thanked the Conference for the opportunity the Black College Fund afforded him and affords many others. McKinney quoted Nelson Mandela, who said, “Education is the most powerful method…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/senior-markus-mckinney-thanks-the-black-college-fund
Leadership Report aims to upgrade the experience at the table
posted on June 3, 2016 | Search Score: 0
The banquet table of the Upper New York Annual Conference session is set – and it’s no ordinary meal. “It is a table filled with delicacies you can’t even imagine,” a narrator recites at the opening of the Leadership Report. “The blessing is before us.” “No matter what your gift…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/leadership-report-aims-to-upgrade-the-experience-at-the-table
First session with Rev. Adam Hamilton focuses on effective leaders
posted on June 3, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Day two of the 2016 Annual Conference session began with Study Session leader the Rev. Adam Hamilton, founding pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kan. He led the Conference in three 90-minute training sessions throughout the day on June 3. Rev. Hamilton started the United…
Rev. Nola Anderson encourages grievers not to despair
posted on June 3, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Crossroads District Superintendent the Rev. Nola Anderson spoke at the Memorial Service on June 2 at the 2016 Annual Conference session. Her speech focused on the theme, “A Reason to Hope.” Rev. Anderson exposed the lesson “The Book of Lamentations” can teach people when they are faced with intense grief.…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/rev.-nola-anderson-encourages-grievers-not-to-despair
Pastor leads Thursday dinner blessing in Korean, English
posted on June 3, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Pastor Jae Hee Song, serving at the Hope Korean United Methodist Church in Syracuse, led the Thursday dinner blessing at the 2016 Annual Conference session in both her native tongue – Korean – and English. She said she wished to say the blessing in both languages because her native tongue…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/pastor-leads-thursday-dinner-blessing-in-korean-english
CORR announces partnership in report
posted on June 2, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Blenda Smith, chair of the Conference Commission on Race and Religion (CORR), presented the CORR report. During the report, Smith announced the Upper New York Conference’s partnership with Kaleidoscope Institute, which strives to provide resources to equip church leaders to create sustainable churches and communities. Kaleidoscope Institute will come to…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/corr-announces-partnership-in-report
Organizational Motion, agenda, Consent Calendar approved
posted on June 2, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Following Opening Worship, the 2016 Annual Conference session commenced as any other – with an explanation of the rules and votes for the approval of the Organizational Motion, agenda, and Consent Calendar. However, before any approval could be made, Pastor Nate Lange, serving at the First United Methodist Church in…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/organizational-motion-agenda-consent-calendar-approved
Bishop Webb proclaims we are chosen, given power by God
posted on June 2, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Opening Worship on June 2 at the 2016 Annual Conference session began with a combination of video, music, and spoken word. The video showcased young people preparing to gather at a table. As the video came to an end, a diverse group of individuals – old and young, male and…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/bishop-webb-proclaims-we-are-chosen-given-power-by-god
The table is set at the AC16 laity session
posted on June 2, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb greeted the crowd at the laity session at the 2016 Annual Conference session by reminding them, “With our movement as United Methodists, the laity has always lead the way.” Before introducing Conference lay leader Dr. Scott Johnson, Bishop Webb emphasized how…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/the-table-is-set-at-the-ac16-laity-session
May 26 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/may-26-2016-oneonta-district-newsletter
UNY United Methodist Historical Society announces Historical Society member dues for 2016
posted on May 25, 2016 | Search Score: 0
The Upper New York United Methodist Historical Society announces membership dues. For those who join in 2016, the dues this year will be $5. Society membership includes access to the UNY United Methodist Historical Society Facebook closed group. As a closed group, reading and adding posts on the Facebook site…
My experience in the Leadership Academy
posted on May 25, 2016 | Search Score: 0
I saw the flyer for the Leadership Academy in last year’s Annual Conference session packet of materials. It sounded like a good program, and I really did plan to follow up on it after I got home. But, the good intentions were soon forgotten. I was busy, and the packet…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/my-experience-in-the-leadership-academy
Council of Bishops follows tradition with letter to the church
posted on May 24, 2016 | Search Score: 0
Washington, D.C.: Reviving a tradition that is more than a century old, the United Methodist Council of Bishops sent this letter today to the people of The United Methodist Church following the 2016 General Conference, held in Portland, Oregon, May 10-20. The letter reads as follows: “To the people of…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/council-of-bishops-follows-tradition-with-letter-to-the-church
Committee on Camp & Retreat Ministries pens letter
posted on May 23, 2016 | Search Score: 0
The Committee on Camp & Retreat Ministries has been discerning how Upper New York’s camp and retreat centers and its ministry outreach can best live out its mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Committee Chair David Little has released a letter that states…
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