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    United Methodists of Upper New YorkLiving the Gospel. Being God's Love.


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    How to be a part of the 2016 General Conference

    posted on April 26, 2016 | Search Score: 0

    In a matter of weeks, the Upper New York Conference delegation to General Conference will leave for Portland, Ore., to join hundreds of other United Methodists from around the world in worship, decision-making, and countless other activities. As the top decision-making body of The United Methodist Church gathers, there will…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/how-to-be-a-part-of-the-2016-general-conference

    April 26th 2016 Oneonta District Newsletter

    | Last edited on April 26, 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/april-26th-2016-oneonta-district-newsletter

    April 21 2016 Oneonta District Newsletter

    | Last edited on April 21, 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/april-21-2016-oneonta-district-newsletter

    Golden Cross Sunday offering supports chaplaincy programs

    posted on April 20, 2016 | Search Score: 0

    The Golden Cross Sunday offering is an annual appeal to the members of the Upper New York Conference to help support benevolent services. In Upper New York, the offering is traditionally received in May, giving congregations the flexibility to designate any date in the month that best suits their schedule.…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/golden-cross-sunday-offering-supports-chaplaincy-programs1

    Bishop Webb completes 2015-2016 District Days tour

    posted on April 19, 2016 | Search Score: 0

    Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb completed his 2015-2016 District Days tour with visits to the Finger Lakes, Genesee Valley, Mountain View, and Northern Flow districts in March and the Oneonta District in April. The theme of his tour was “Increasing Our Capacity: A Time of Conversation…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/bishop-webb-completes-2015-2016-district-days-tour

    Sign up now for the Conference’s Day of Prayer Vigil

    posted on April 15, 2016 | Search Score: 0

    Nancy Dibelius, who is coordinating the Upper New York Conference's Day of Prayer on April 23, is organizing a prayer vigil for the entire Day of Prayer. There will be events going on throughout the day at local churches, so the critical time slots are in the early morning and…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/sign-up-now-for-the-conferences-day-of-prayer-vigil

    UNY makes prayer beads for General Conference

    posted on April 15, 2016 | Search Score: 0

    Nancy Dibelius - coordinator of the Upper New York Conference's Day of Prayer on April 23 - has made 20 sets of prayer beads on behalf of the Conference, which will be given to delegates at the 2016 General Conference session, May 10-20 in Portland, Ore. Since the deadline to…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/uny-makes-prayer-beads-for-general-conference

    April 14th,2016 Oneonta District Newsletter

    | Last edited on April 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/april-14th2016-oneonta-district-newsletter

    Apply now Violet’s Garden grants

    posted on April 12, 2016 | Search Score: 0

    The need to foster spiritual growth in and with children and youth is of paramount importance to the congregations of the Upper New York Conference. In honor of Bishop Violet Fisher’s love and concern for children and youth, Violet’s Garden (Advance Special #3075) was established in the former North Central…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/apply-now-violets-garden-grants

    ‘Take a Bite Out of Malaria’ on World Malaria Day

    posted on April 5, 2016 | Search Score: 0

    Churches of and communities within the Upper New York Conference can “Take a Bite Out of Malaria” on World Malaria Day, April 25. Conference-wide, churches are asked to work with local restaurants to receive a portion of their revenue on April 25 – which will go toward Imagine No Malaria,…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/take-a-bite-out-of-malaria-on-world-malaria-day

    Director’s Invitational accepting nominations

    posted on April 5, 2016 | Search Score: 0

    Nominations of young leaders are now being accepted for the 2016 Director’s Invitational at the Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center in Moravia. Director’s Invitational is a spiritual leadership seminar developed to help youth recognize their style of leadership and develop their own unique, God-given gifts. The five-day program begins Aug.…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/directors-invitational-accepting-nominations1

    You have Health Care Reform tax forms, we have information

    posted on March 30, 2016 | Search Score: 0

    Below is information on Health Care Reform related tax forms you may be receiving for the 2015 tax year: Section 6055 Reporting – Minimal Essential Coverage (IRS Form 1095-B) All HealthFlex participants will receive a letter and Form 1095-B from Businessolver on behalf of The General Board of Pension and…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/you-have-health-care-reform-tax-forms-we-have-information

    Celebrate with Africa 360 in April

    posted on March 29, 2016 | Search Score: 0

    April is Africa 360 Month, with celebrations all month long throughout the Upper New York Conference that will help raise funds and awareness for Africa 360 – the Upper New York Conference’s holistic plan for health and education initiatives in Africa that benefits Imagine No Malaria and Africa University. “Hopefully,…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/celebrate-with-africa-360-in-april

    March 30th 2016 -Oneonta District Newsletter

    | Last edited on March 29, 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/march-30th-2016-oneonta-district-newsletter

    Connectional Table agrees on a new way forward

    posted on March 23, 2016 | Search Score: 0

    As the Upper New York Conference Connectional Table gathered in Syracuse on March 19, there was an energy in the room. In part, it may have been the changing weather and that the following day would be the first day of spring. Mostly, there was a sense that people were…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/connectional-table-agrees-on-a-new-way-forward

    March 22, 2016 Oneonta District Newsletter

    | Last edited on March 22, 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/march-22-2016-oneonta-district-newsletter

    UNY pastor produces videos with Peace with Justice grant

    posted on March 21, 2016 | Search Score: 0

    The Rev. Dana Horrell – an elder of the Upper New York Conference appointed to extension ministry as executive director at the Faithful Citizen, Inc. – has been producing a series of 3- to 5-minute long instructional videos that answer the question, “How can church leaders demonstrate sensitivity to people…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/uny-pastor-produces-videos-with-peace-with-justice-grant

    Tending the Soul

    | Last edited on August 13, 2025 | Search Score: 0

    About Brochure & Application Testimonials About the Tending the Soul Program Tending the Soul is a program designed to train individuals in Missional Spiritual Direction and Congregational Formation. The program will offer training in both one-on-one spiritual direction and group/congregational direction and formation as well as provide skills for leadership…

    http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/tending-the-soul

    District Prayer Vigil

    | Last edited on March 18, 2016 | Search Score: 0

    Day of Prayer for General Conference General Conference (http://www.umc.org/topics/general-conference-2016) is the top policy-making body of The United Methodist Church which meets once every four years. The conference can revise church law, as well as adopt resolutions on current moral, social, public policy and economic issues. It also approves plans and…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-prayer-vigil

    CCYM to celebrate Day of Prayer at UP!WORD

    posted on March 18, 2016 | Search Score: 0

    On April 23, in the midst of UP!WORD – held April 22-24 at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool – the Conference Council on Youth Ministry (CCYM) has planned many moments of prayer for the 2016 General Conference session and The United Methodist Church in general to coincide with the Upper…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/ccym-day-of-prayer-upword16


    United Methodists of Upper New York is comprised of a vibrant network of more than 600 local churches and active new faith communities in 12 districts, covering 48,000 square miles in 49 of the 62 counties in New York state. Our vision is to “live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be God’s love with our neighbors in all places."