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


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    UMCOR celebrates 75 years of relief service

    posted on June 23, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    Thank you for your faithful response to the One Great Hour of Sharing offering designated for the fourth Sunday in Lent. This year, the churches of the Upper New York Conference gave $48,846.55 (between Jan. 1 and May 31) to help underwrite the administrative costs of the General Board of…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/umcor-celebrates-75years

    Hispanic/Latino Committee shares report

    posted on June 23, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    The Upper New York Conference Hispanic/Latino Committee accomplished much in 2014, including developing a Hispanic/Latino strategic plan, completing a course for church planting, and starting two Hispanic/Latino new faith communities. Recent accomplishments have been detailed in the video below. Hispanic/Latino Committee from the Upper New York Conference on Vimeo. After…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/hispanic-latino-2015report

    From the Desk of Bishop Mark J. Webb: Open letter to Emanuel AME Church

    posted on June 19, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    I urge all United Methodist Christians in Upper New York to be in fervent prayer for the community of Charleston, S.C., our sisters and brothers of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, and the family and friends of the victims killed in the horrendous acts of violence committed on June 17.…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/letter-to-emanuel-ame-church

    E-News from the Valley! June 18, 2015

    | Last edited on June 18, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    Please click here to view the E-News fromthe Valley! June 18, 2015 edition

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/e-news-from-the-valley-june-18-2015

    Mountain View District June 18th 2015 Newsletter

    | Last edited on June 18, 2015 | Search Score: 0

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    http://www.unyumc.org/news/mountain-view-district-june-18th-2015-newsletter

    How is Upper New York’s customer service? Take survey now

    posted on June 18, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    In order to better serve the members and local churches of the Upper New York Conference, a customer service survey has been developed to provide the Conference with feedback from those who have received service from Conference staff. If you have had an interaction with the Conference office, please help…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/how-is-upper-new-yorks-customer-service-take-survey-now

    Upper New York’s trio of missionaries

    posted on June 17, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    The Upper New York Conference is blessed to have three individuals among us who are preparing, currently providing, and just completing for missionary service in The United Methodist Church through the General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM). Gracie Lynn BesseGracie Lynn Besse is the daughter of the Rev. Deborah Earthrowl,…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/upper-new-yorks-trio-of-missionaries

    June 17 Oneonta District Newsletter

    | Last edited on June 17, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    Click here for PDF of Oneonta District Newsletter for June 17 2015

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/june-17-oneonta-district-newsletter

    Conference introduces new event registration system

    posted on June 17, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    The Upper New York Conference has transitioned to a “simpler” system for event registration. “The new registration system for Upper New York will be fully integrated with our Mission Connect database,” said Stephen Hustedt, Conference Director of Communications. “This will result in better follow-up, better communication, and a better overall…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/conference-introduces-new-event-registration-system

    2015 Denman Award recipients named

    posted on June 16, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    On Friday, May 29, during the Celebration of Ministry at the 2015 Annual Conference session, the Upper New York Conference and The Foundation for Evangelism presented the 2015 Denman Evangelism Award to Virgia Phoenix, lay member at First United Methodist Church in Schenectady, and the Rev. David Martin, pastor at…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/2015-denman-award-recipients-named

    Peace with Justice Program announces participation rates

    posted on June 16, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    The Peace with Justice Program is about building community by breaking down the walls that divide us. The grant program helps fund ministries that work toward this goal. Half of the Peace with Justice offering stays right here in the Upper New York Conference to support justice ministries, including the…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/peace-with-justice-program-announces-participation-rates

    Payroll, Taxes and Reporting

    | Last edited on February 19, 2025 | Search Score: 0

    Below is information to assist local churches in properly following both Federal and State tax laws and payroll reporting requirements for their clergy and lay employees: Employee or Independent Contractor* Employers Quarterly Federal Tax Return (Form 941) Filing Instructions New York State Withholding Tax Filing Requirements (Form NYS-45) GCFA Tax…

    http://www.unyumc.org/about/payroll-taxes-and-reporting

    Unemployment, Workers’ Compensation and Short-Term Disability Insurance

    | Last edited on September 24, 2025 | Search Score: 0

    Fraudulent Unemployment Claims The Upper New York Conference office has seen an increase in fraudulent unemployment claims for Conference staff. We have received a few calls from churches who participate in unemployment insurance that they have as well. Please note: Churches are not required to participate in unemployment insurance but…

    http://www.unyumc.org/about/unemployment-workers-compensation-and-short-term-disability-insurance

    Employment Law Compliance and Posters

    | Last edited on June 18, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    Below is a list of both New York State (NYS) and Federal Employment Law posters local churches, as employers, are required to post conspicuously at their worksite for all employees to see, along with several other documents referring to employment compliance regulations. Digital Workplace Posters New York employers are required…

    http://www.unyumc.org/about/employment-law-compliance-and-posters

    E-News from the Valley! June 11, 2015

    | Last edited on June 12, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    Please click here for the E-News from the Valley! June 11, 2015

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    E-news from the Valley! June 4, 2015

    | Last edited on June 12, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    Please click here to view the E-news from the Valley! June 4, 2015

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/e-news-from-the-valley-june-4-2015

    Media Resource Center June Newletter

    | Last edited on June 11, 2015 | Search Score: 0

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    http://www.unyumc.org/news/media-resource-center-june-newletter

    Mountain View District June 11th Newsletter

    | Last edited on June 11, 2015 | Search Score: 0

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    http://www.unyumc.org/news/mountain-view-district-june-11th-newsletter

    June 11 2015 Oneonta District Newsletter

    | Last edited on June 11, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    Click here eto view PDF of our Oneonta District Newsletter for June 11 2015 or go to : https://sites.google.com/site/oneontadistrictumc/ to view and download in 3 formats.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/June-11-2015-oneonta-district-newsletter

    ‘Net’ gain: Conference eclipses $400K for Africa 360

    posted on June 9, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    Africa 360 Field Coordinator Laurel O’Connor is unapologetically passionate about the work of Imagine No Malaria and Africa University. “My job is to help our Conference dream God-sized dreams of a world where no child or mother dies of malaria, which is preventable, treatable, and beatable. God-sized dreams where new…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/net-gain-conference-eclipses-400k-for-africa-360


    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."