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Rev. Dr. Aaron Bouwens
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Director of Missional Excellence
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Conference District Superintendents urge churches to ‘share the love of Christ’
posted on December 28, 2015 | Search Score: 0
The District Superintendents of the Upper New York Conference have written an open Christmas letter to the congregations of the Conference. In the letter, they point out that, “During this season of Christmas, we open our hearts and lives to welcome the newborn Christ,” and so they call upon all…
Finding harmony with the United Methodist brand
posted on December 17, 2015 | Search Score: 0
Two years ago, the Upper New York Conference Communications Ministry Area tried something new. It sponsored a contest that decided the new UNY Conference logo. It was a great success; entries were received from across the Conference and beyond. The end result was a lot of spirited voting, improved engagement…
Dec 16th, 2015 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/dec-16th-2015-oneonta-district-newsletter
Bishop Mark J. Webb shares his Christmas message
posted on December 16, 2015 | Search Score: 0
In Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb's annual Christmas message he asks, “As we get ready to celebrate Christmas, I wonder how we are getting ready to be changed by the promise of Christmas?” To see his Christmas video message, click the image to the right; to…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/bishop-webb-2015-christmas-message
Journals
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2026 Upper New York Annual Conference Workbook (For addendums/updates, click here beginning May 1.) View/Download for free on Issuu.com Purchase Amazon ($14.93 plus tax and shipping) Lulu ($12.76 plus tax and shipping) 2025 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal Purchase Lulu ($24.27 plus tax and shipping) View/Download for free on…
Advent letter asks New York’s congregations to ‘proclaim the fullness of our faith’
posted on December 14, 2015 | Search Score: 0
A central focus in many worship services during the Advent season is the Advent Wreath. The outer ring of the wreath holds four simple candles that represent so much: Hope, peace, joy, and love. The world in which we live is crying out for what we claim in our liturgy…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/2015-advent-letter-NY-bishops
Using videos in your church – the legal way
posted on December 11, 2015 | Search Score: 0
More and more churches are using video clips or movies for worship, family movie nights, and other events. But did you know that a church must have a video license to show movies or video clips, even if it does not charge admission? Churches are not exempt in any way…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/using-videos-in-your-church-the-legal-way
Special request: Photograph your Christmas spectacular
posted on December 10, 2015 | Search Score: 0
Every Christmas, churches of the Upper New York Conference put on elaborate, funny, and poignant Christmas pageants. We want to hear about your budding thespians. Take photos of your production and send them along with a short summary - including who participated, what was the theme/story, and any other unique…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/special-request-photograph-your-christmas-spectacular
Dec 10th, 2015 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 2 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
http://www.unyumc.org/news/dec-10th-2015-oneonta-district-newsletter
UNY Conference switches event registration system
posted on December 8, 2015 | Search Score: 0
The Upper New York Conference has officially transitioned to a more user-friendly event registration system: EventSpot by Constant Contact. It’s “a professional way to promote and manage almost any kind of event for small businesses and organizations,” according to the website. The switch from Mission Connect to EventSpot comes as…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/uny-conference-switches-event-registration-system
Connectional Table Talks: A December series about Vital Congregations
posted on December 8, 2015 | Search Score: 0
This month, the Connectional Table will host a month-long series on Vital Congregations and the Four Areas of Focus for The United Methodist Church as part of the #CTTalks online forum. Beginning with a post on Dec. 1, a new video will be posted each week that explores how vital…
Statistics
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Annual Church Statistics (ACStats) is the one-stop location for United Methodist data that tracks membership, expenses, and income. It's designed to help churches submit year-end statistics to the Upper New York (UNY) Conference digitally in a way that's cost-effective. Important Dates The deadline to complete the 2025 statistical report for…
Registration is open for Informed to Transform 7!
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Registration is now OPEN! Leadership Training Day Guest Speaker: Rev. Clif Christopher, Author of “Not Your Parents Offering Plate” In response to feedback and requests for more programming on Stewardship, informed to transform 7 is changing up the format this year. We are pleased to welcome our special guest Rev.…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/registration-is-open-for-informed-to-transform-7
Dec.3rd 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/dec.3rd-oneonta-district-newsletter
Giving Tuesday sets single-day giving record
posted on December 2, 2015 | Search Score: 0
Total giving to the Upper New York Conference’s Africa 360 campaign on Giving Tuesday set a new single-day giving record. With the generous matching funds from the UNY Cabinet, $16,120 was raised on Dec. 1. Of that total, $8,060 was given by Conference-wide donors and that same amount was donated…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/2015-giving-tuesday-sets-record
Mission unites the Syracuse UM Churches
posted on December 1, 2015 | Search Score: 0
When a letter from the former Crossroads District Superintendent the Rev. Darryl Barrow announced the Syracuse city churches – University, Saint Paul’s, James Street, Hope Korean, Gethsemane, Erwin First, Brown Memorial, and Bellevue Heights United Methodist churches – would combine to form the Syracuse UM Churches, members from these churches…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/mission-unites-SUM-churches
King + King Architects selected to lead Conference center renovation
posted on November 30, 2015 | Search Score: 0
The Upper New York Conference has selected the architectural firm it will be working with on the new Conference Center: King + King Architects. The firm is headquartered in Syracuse and will help the Conference as it renovates the property at 7481 Henry Clay Blvd. in Liverpool into the new…
Africa 360 Giving Tuesday bulletin insert now available
posted on November 23, 2015 | Search Score: 0
After the hustle of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, United Methodists in Upper New York are called to give back. This Giving Tuesday, why not encourage your church members to consider giving to Africa 360? Click here for a downloadable bulletin insert about Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1. Click here to…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/africa-360-giving-tuesday-bulletin-insert-now-available