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2025 Appointments
| Last edited on January 29, 2026 | Search Score: 0
After the prayerful discernment of the UNY cabinet, Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez announces the following appointments. All appointments, otherwise noted, are effective July 1, 2025. If you are an UNY clergyperson seeking an appointment outside the UNY Conference, click here for a checklist of steps to complete. Click here…
Upper New York Property Insurance Update
posted on October 8, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Over this past summer the Insurance Subcommittee of our Annual Conference Board of Trustees has met several times with representatives from Lightwell Insurance (formerly American Church Group) as we look at coverage and pricing options for the future of our conference-wide insurance program. While the commercial insurance market continues to…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/upper-new-york-property-insurance-update
Important dates leading up to AC2025
posted on October 7, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Mark your calendars as there are several important dates you should add to your calendar as we look forward to as we prepare for the 2025 Upper New York Annual Conference session. January 6: Petitions/Recommendations/Reports submissions accepted March 1: Last day to submit Petitions/Recommendations/Reports March 14 – April 15: Register…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/important-dates-leading-up-to-ac2025
Celebrating Ministry at Countryside United Methodist Church
posted on October 7, 2024 | Search Score: 0
In January, Countryside United Methodist Church received an Engage New People grant, designed to help local churches reach beyond their walls and engage new people in creative and meaningful ways. With an average weekly attendance of 13 people, this grant was a beacon of hope and an opportunity to renew…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/celebrating-ministry-at-countryside-united-methodist-church
Together in Worship 2.0
posted on October 7, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Do you provide leadership in ministry and are looking for an opportunity to recharge? If so, we have a worship experience for you! Once a month for the past 15 months, leaders among United Methodists of Upper New York have had an opportunity to gather for worship through Facebook Live…
FJUMC serves as Guatemalan Consulate for hundreds of immigrants
posted on October 3, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Faith Journey United Methodist Church (FJUMC) got the unique opportunity to serve as a meeting place for hundreds of Guatemalans immigrating to the United States. The church was contacted by the New York State Immigration Coalition as a possible location for an upcoming event over the summer and the community…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/fjumc-serves-as-guatemalan-consulate-for-hundreds-of-immigrants
Time off to vote and posting requirement
posted on October 3, 2024 | Search Score: 0
This is a reminder that New York State employees are eligible for up to two hours of paid time off to vote if they do not have “sufficient time to vote.” An employee is deemed to have “sufficient time to vote” if an employee has four consecutive hours to vote…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/time-off-to-vote-and-posting-requirement
Northern Flow/Mohawk Weekly Newsletter October 3, 2024
| Last edited on October 3, 2024 | Search Score: 0
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http://www.unyumc.org/news/northern-flow-mohawk-weekly-newsletter-october-3-2024
Immanuel UMC Bed Build
| Last edited on October 2, 2024 | Search Score: 0
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Hurricane Helene disaster response
posted on October 2, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Editor's note: The following letter was emailed to United Methodists of Upper New York on Wednesday, October 2 about disaster response following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene on behalf of Kristina Clark, Associate Director of Missional Excellence, Disaster Response Coordinator. Dear United Methodists of Upper New York, We are…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/hurricane-helene-disaster-response
Churches take on Operation: Home Repair for second year in a row
posted on September 30, 2024 | Search Score: 0
The Schoharie Mosaic, a Cooperative Parish of ten United Methodist churches in and around Schoharie County in the Oneonta District, recently completed its second annual Operation: Home Repair. This local mission project took place over two weeks in July, however planning and preparation for the mission projects began back in…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/churches-take-on-operation-home-repair-for-second-year-in-a-row
United Methodists of Upper New York Parental Leave policy
posted on September 27, 2024 | Search Score: 0
As approved at the 2024 Annual Conference, there is a new Parental Leave policy for all clergy and laity employed by the Upper New York Annual Conference or any of its funded extension ministries. This policy applies to all clergy, regardless of their part-time or full-time status, and lay employees…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/united-methodists-of-upper-new-york-parental-leave-policy
Protecting your church in time for winter
posted on September 27, 2024 | Search Score: 0
It’s only the start of the fall season, but winter will be here before you know it. There are several things you should take into consideration when it comes to protecting your church and church property for winter weather. Want to know when there’s going to be extreme freezing weather…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/protecting-your-church-in-time-for-winter
Northern Flow/Mohawk Weekly Newsletter September 26, 2024
| Last edited on September 26, 2024 | Search Score: 0
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http://www.unyumc.org/news/northern-flow-mohawk-weekly-newsletter-september-26-2024
UNY Greenhouse Days: Sparking innovation and reimagining ministry
posted on September 24, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Last weekend, 100 people gathered for UNY Greenhouse Days both at the United Methodist Center in Liverpool and at Penn Ave UMC in Pine City. Local church leaders came together to explore new ways of reaching people and reimagining ministry for today’s world. Michael Beck, a dynamic pioneer in Fresh…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/uny-greenhouse-days-sparking-innovation-and-reimagining-ministry
Offering back-to-school support at Massena First UMC
posted on September 23, 2024 | Search Score: 0
The Massena First United Methodist has been involved in a community program for approximately 20 years. The program offers a hot nutritious dinner on Thursday evenings for anyone who wishes to have a meal. We currently serve approximately 150 meals per week, all prepared and served by volunteers. As we…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/offering-back-to-school-support-at-massena-first-umc