2026 Appointments After the prayerful discernment of the cabinet, Bishop Héctor A. Burgos-Núñez announces the following appointments. All appointments, otherwise noted, are effective July 1, 2026. May 13, 2026 Appointment Announcement David Haase from Niverville-Chatham Center and Berlin to the Nassau: Grace UMC and Niverville-Chatham Center and Berlin, Albany District. Linda Glantz from Williamson and Pultneyville UMCs to Elmgrove, Brockport, and Holley: Disciples UMCs, Genesee Valley District. May 6, 2026 Appointment Announcement Elizabeth Quick from Attend School to Transitional Leave. Jennifer Streeter from Transitional Leave to Extension Ministry as Hospice and Bereavement Chaplain for Affinity Care Hospice in New Jersey effective March 23, 2026. Ann Marie Brown from Elmgrove UMC and Brockport UMC to Clarence Center UMC, Niagara Frontier District. Pamela Cosgrove from not appointed to Tyrone UMC. Zondra Coffin from Newport UMC to Newport UMC and adding on Westmoreland UMC, Mohawk District. Paul Sweet from Troy: Christ UMC and Troy: Pawling Avenue UMCs to Binghamton: Tabernacle & Kirkwood UMCs, Binghamton District. Pamela Anderson from not appointed to Extension Ministry at Attorney for the child program, Cornerstone District. April 29, 2026 Appointment Announcement After further discernment, Bishop Burgos has reconsidered the appointment of Rev. Sung Ah Choi to Clinton UMC. A new appointment, if one becomes available, will be announced later. Craig Buelow from Northern KonXions UMC and Crossings @ South Dayton NFC to Brocton: Tri Church and Crossings @ South Dayton NFC, Cornerstone District. Nicole Matosan from Associate at Pine City: Pennsylvania Avenue UMC to United Church of Painted Post, Mountain View District. Lee Capodagli from Tyrone UMC to Perry First UMC, Genesee Valley District. Daniel Bradley from Faith Journey UMC to Cortland: First UMC, Cortland: Homer Avenue UMC, and Harmony UMCs, Finger Lakes District. Kimberly Townsend from Chestertown Community UMC to Chestertown Community UMC and adding on West Fort Ann. April 22, 2026 Appointment Announcement April 15, 2026 appointment announcement Deanna Finch from Buffalo: Seneca Street UMC to Rochester: Asbury First UMC as Associate Pastor, Genesee Valley District. Barbara Lamoree from Kirkwood UMC to Sidney/Unadilla/Mount Upton UMC’s, Oneonta District. Yohan Moon from Clarence Center UMC to Baltimore Washington Conference 346.1 to Rockville: Francis Asbury National Korean UMC. April 1, 2026 Appointment Announcement Robert Dean from Trumansburg UMC to Homer: First UMC, Finger Lakes District. March 25, 2026 Appointment Announcement Amber Gregory from Cherry Valley & Van Hornesville UMCs to Elmira: New Beginnings UMC, Mountain View District. Joel Holcomb Nassau: Grace and from Troy: Center Brunswick UMCs to Bath: Centenary UMC, Mountain View District. March 11, 2026 Appointment Announcement Leanne Zeck from Bath: Centenary UMC to Jonesville UMC, Albany District. February 25, 2026 Appointment Announcement Brandilynne Craver from Sidney UMC to Binghamton: Fairview UMC, Binghamton District. February 18, 2026 Appointment Announcement Debbie Earthrowl from Superintendent of Albany and Adirondack Districts to East Greenbush UMC, Albany District. Douglas “BB” Watson from Cortland: First, Freeville, and Harmony UMCs to Cobleskill UMC, Oneonta District. Sung Jun Park from Homer: First to Troy: Hope UMC, Albany District. February 4, 2026 Appointment Announcement Lida Merrill from SY @ Carlton & Hemlock UMCs to part-time local pastor at Carlton & Hemlock UMCs, Genesee Valley District (1/21/2026). Patricia Johnson from SY @ Apple Valley to part-time local pastor at Apple Valley, Crossroads District (1/21/2026). Darryl Barrow from personal leave of absence to paragraph 345 less than full time to Kenmore UCC church, Niagara Frontier District (1/1/2026). Youngjae Jee from Jonesville UMC to Rochester: Covenant UMC, Genesee Valley District. January 18, 2026 Appointment Announcement Click here to read about the appointment of the Rev. Anna Blinn Cole as the new District Superintendent of the Adirondack and Albany Districts, effective July 1, 2026.

Appointment-Making Values and Practices In The United Methodist Church, the resident bishop is responsible for appointment-making in collaboration with the conference superintendents. All appointments are prayerfully made to continue the church’s mission and vision of forming followers of Jesus Christ, who empowered by the Holy Spirit: love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously so that lives, communities, and the world are transformed by the healing and liberating love of Jesus Christ. While appointment-making is a sacred task that occurs year-round, most appointments are made from January 15 through April 15. They are formally announced at the annual conference's regular session.The following values guide the appointive cabinet in their discernment process for appointment-making: Pursue God’s vision for congregations and their communities. Match gifts, graces, and strengths, irrespective of credentials Honor our multi-faceted diversity Connectionalism Equity During the appointment discernment process, the appointive cabinet pays special attention to the racial, ethnic, cultural, generational, and theological makeup of the congregation and the community they serve. The bishop and the superintendents also value pastors' personal needs. Pastors must share with their superintendent any personal issues that could impact an appointment through the pastoral profile, the advisory form, and the yearly One-on-One meeting, no later than December 1. The appointive cabinet bases its appointments on: God’s vision and missional opportunities in the community, congregation, and the conference. A congregation’s willingness, passion, and track record of collaborating with pastoral leadership to faithfully move forward with God’s vision and mission for their community and congregation. A pastor’s willingness, passion, ability, and track record of engaging congregations and the community in faithful collaborative ministry. The appointive cabinet and the bishop also consider: The conflict level of the congregation and other sensitive issues that might be impacting the congregation’s health and missional impact. The congregation’s ability and track record of paying apportionments, pension, health benefits, and basic operational expenses. As needed, the appointive cabinet will “right-size” a charge or align a congregation with another congregation to ensure long-term sustainability and presence in the community. New appointments are announced on Wednesday at 1 p.m. on the conference website. Open Churches In the United Methodist Church, pastoral appointments are fixed for one year. During the appointment season, the cabinet reviews ALL appointments. During the regular appointment season (January to May), the cabinet will post a list of the churches being considered for a new appointment on Wednesdays on the Conference website beginning January 15. Clergy interested in being considered for one of these churches are to inform the episcopal office exclusively via email at bishopsoffice@unyumc.org by Thursday at 3 p.m. and share why they believe they would serve the congregation well. The appointive cabinet will prayerfully consider these requests during their discernment process. Clergy communicating their interest in a church actively being considered by the cabinet, Must understand that requesting to be considered for an appointment is strictly advisory and does not guarantee you will be considered or appointed to the open church. Cannot, in any way, communicate with the members or the pastor of the open church to advocate on their behalf. Can be assured that their request to the cabinet will remain confidential, will not affect their current appointment, and will not be shared with your current church’s Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC). Clergy from other conferences must notify their resident bishop and district superintendent before inquiring or expressing interest in an open church. Reconsiderations Pastors and congregations may ask for reconsideration of an introduced appointment for missional reasons (serious concerns about the pastor’s or congregation’s ability to contextually spread personal and social holiness and lead the congregation in nurturing the five core ministries of worship, evangelism, faith formation, hands-on missions, and generosity). The following will not be considered: race, ethnic origin, gender, color, disability, marital status, age, or educational achievement of a pastor or congregation, as well as the location and size of a congregation. A pastor may request reconsideration by emailing their superintendent within 24 hours of being notified of the new appointment. A Staff Parish Relations Committee may request reconsideration by expressing their concerns at the introduction of the new pastor and then sending an email to their superintendent within 24 hours following the SPRC's introductory meeting with the new pastor. The email must identify the perceived missional reasons the appointment will inhibit the spreading of personal and social holiness and nurturing of new disciples in the community for the transformation of the world. Based on the pastor's reflections and prayer, the staff parish relations committee, and the superintendents, the bishop will decide on a request for reconsideration no later than 10 days after receiving it.

2026 Open Churches During the regular appointment season (January to May), the cabinet will post a list of open churches under consideration on Wednesdays on the Conference website. Clergy interested in being considered for one of these churches are to inform the episcopal office exclusively via email at bishopsoffice@unyumc.org by Thursday at 3 p.m. and share why you believe you would serve the congregation well. The appointive cabinet will prayerfully consider these requests during their discernment process. Clergy communicating their interest in a church actively being considered by the cabinet, Must understand that requesting to be considered for an appointment is strictly advisory and does not guarantee you will be considered or appointed to the open church. Cannot, in any way, communicate with the members or the pastor of the open church to advocate on their behalf. Can be assured that their request to the cabinet will remain confidential, will not affect their current appointment, and will not be shared with your current church’s Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC). Clergy from other conferences must notify their resident bishop and district superintendent before inquiring or expressing interest in an open church. The UNY Appointive Cabinet is currently considering full-time appointments for the following churches: Adirondack District: None at this time. Albany District: None at this time Binghamton District: None at this time. Cornerstone District: None at this time Crossroads District: None at this time. Finger Lakes District: Penn Yan United Methodist Church 166 Main Street Penn Yan, NY 14527 www.pennyanumc.com Full Time Parsonage Genesee Valley District: Canandaigua First United Methodist Church 100 N Main Street Canandaigua, NY 14424 www.fumcc.org Full Time Housing Allowance Mohawk District: Clinton United Methodist Church 105 Utica Road Clinton, NY 13323 www.clintonmethodist.org Full Time Housing allowance New Hartford First United Methodist Church 105 Genesee Street New Hartford, NY 13413 www.firstumconline.org Full Time Housing Allowance Mountain View District: None at this time. Niagara Frontier District: None at this time. Northern Flow District: None at this time. Oneonta District: None at this time. The UNY Appointive Cabinet is currently considering part-time appointments for the following open churches: Adirondack Ballston Spa UMC, Ballston Spa, NY West Hebron UMC, West Hebron, NY White Creek: Jermain UMC, White Creek, NY Albany Stephentown Federated Church, Stephentown, NY West Sand Lake: Salem UMC Binghamton District None at this time. Cornerstone District Falconer UMC, Falconer, NY Lakewood UMC, Lakewood, NY Watts Flats UMC, Watts Flatts, NY Crossroads District Camillus: First UMC, Camillus, NY Minetto UMC, Minetto, NY Minoa UMC, Minoa, NY Nelson UMC, Nelson, NY Phoenix UMC, Phoenix, NY Warners UMC, Warners, NY Faith Journey UMC, Clay, NY Finger Lakes District Varna UMC, Varna, NY Forest Home Chapel UMC, Ithaca, NY Ledyard UMC, Ledyard, NY Jacksonville UMC, Jacksonville, NY Trumansburg UMC, Trumansburg, NY Freeville UMC, Freeville, NY Genesee Valley District Allens Hill UMC, Bloomfield, NY Canadice UMC, Springwater, NY Macedon Center UMC, Macedon Center, NY/South Perinton UMCs, Macedon, NY Rochester: Korean UMC, Rochester, NY Rochester: Lake UMC, Rochester, NY Wayland UMC, Wayland, NY Mohawk District Bernhards Bay UMC, Bernhards Bay, NY Florence UMC, Florence, NY Hawkinsville UMC, Boonville, NY New London UMC, Rome, NY Sauquoit Valley UMC, Sauquoit, NY Trenton UMC, Barneveld, NY Whitesboro: Trinity UMC, Whitesboro, NY Mountain View District Addison UMC, Addison, NY Burdett UMC, Burdett, NY Chemung UMC, Chemung, NY Litchfield UMC, Litchfield, NY North Cohocton UMC, North Cohocton, NY Risingville UMC, Risingville, NY Rathbone UMC, Addison, NY Wilawana UMC, Sayre PA Wheeler UMC, Wheeler, NY Webb Mills UMC, Pine City, NY Niagara Frontier District Orchard Park UMC, Orchard Park, NY Buffalo: Seneca Street UMC, Buffalo, NY Northern Flow District Sandy Creek UMC, Sandy Creek, NY Chateaugay UMC, Chateaugay, NY Brainardsville UMC, Brainardsville, NY Madrid UMC, Madrid, NY Norwood UMC, Norwood, NY West Stockholm UMC, West Stockholm, NY Norfolk UMC, Norfolk, NY Raymondville UMC, Raymondville, NY Martinsburg UMC, Martinsburg, NY Black River UMC, Black River, NY Russell UMC, Canton, NY Hermon UMC, Hermon, NY Degrasse UMC, Russell, NY Harrisville: First UMC, Harrisville, NY Great Bend: Woolworth Memorial UMC, Great Bend, NY Malone: Centenary UMC, Malone, NY Edwards UMC, Edwards, NY South Edwards UMC, Edwards, NY Oneonta District Bainbridge UMC, Bainbridge, NY Edmeston UMC, Edmeston, NY Huntersland UMC, Berne, NY North Norwich UMC, North Norwich, NY Preston UMC, Oxford, NY Sand Hill UMC, Unadilla, NY Unadilla Center UMC, Unadilla, NY West Winfield Federated Church, West Winfield, NY

Appointment Transition Resources Watch the Pastoral Transition Introduction video As United Methodists, we have practice in pastoral transition. The Upper New York Conference now has a guide for congregations and pastors as they walk through the transition. Designed to begin soon after the change of appointment is announced, and continue through the first year of the new appointment, the guide gives a step-by-step process. Your District Superintendent can help you to get started in the process. Download/view the Pastoral Transition Process Guidebook: SUS-UNY New Appointments Transition Guidebook .pdf Download PDF • 515KB

Albany South Bethlehem UMC Website www.facebook.com/South-Bethlehem-United-Methodist-Church-210279842328126 Email sbumc.pastor@gmail.com Phone Address 67 Willowbrook Ave.; South Bethlehem NY 12161 Mailing Address PO Box 98; South Bethlehem NY 12161-0098 Worship Times 11 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM Summer Service 10 AM LEADERSHIP Pastor Noel John naeemjohn2019@gmail.com

Oneonta Poolville UMC Website Email skips75@yahoo.com Phone Address 1301 Poolville Road; Earlville NY 13332 Mailing Address 1301 Poolville Road; Earlville NY 13332 Worship Times 9:30AM Sunday School Summer Service 10:00 AM (July) LEADERSHIP

Finger Lakes Sodus Point UMC Website www.facebook.com/Sodus-Point-NY-United-Methodist-Church-397009740373894/ Email rlstouch@hotmail.com Phone Address 7490 South Ontario Street; Sodus Point NY 14555 Mailing Address PO Box 149; Sodus Point NY 14555 Worship Times 8:45 a.m. Sunday School Summer Service LEADERSHIP Mrs. Bobbie Valentine secretgifts10@hotmail.com

Adirondack Middle Grove UMC Website https://www.facebook.com/middlegroveumc/about Email mgumc429@gmail.com Phone Address 429 Middle Grove Rd.; Middle Grove NY 12850 Mailing Address PO Box 28; Middle Grove NY 12850-0028 Worship Times 8:30 AM Sunday School Summer Service LEADERSHIP Vicki Vanderveen vdveen@me.com

Binghamton McClure UMC Website Email Phone Address 45 State Hwy. 41; Windsor NY 13865 Mailing Address 45 State Hwy. 41; Windsor NY 13865 Worship Times 10:30AM Sunday School 10:30 am during Worship Summer Service 10:30AM LEADERSHIP Pastor Ray Bartholomew pastorray55@gmail.com

Northern Flow Copenhagen United Church Website Email Phone Address Main And Maiden Streets; Copenhagen NY 13626 Mailing Address PO Box 238; Copenhagen NY 13626-0238 Worship Times Sunday School Summer Service LEADERSHIP

Binghamton Windsor UMC Website umcwindsorny.org/ Email wumc1@tds.net Phone Address 56 Chapel Street; Windsor NY 13865 Mailing Address PO Box 36; Windsor NY 13865-0036 Worship Times 10:00 AM Sunday School 9:00AM (Adult Sunday School); 10:00AM (Sunday School) Summer Service LEADERSHIP Pastor Debra Arnold

Albany Petersburgh UMC Website Email dja1@williams.edu Phone Address 12 Head of Lane Road; Petersburgh NY 12138 Mailing Address PO Box 94; Petersburgh NY 12138-4300 Worship Times Sunday School Summer Service LEADERSHIP