Close X
  • Our Focus
  • Home
  • About
  • Ministries
  • Missions
  • Events
  • News
  • Resources
  • Our Focus
    X

    Translate

    Close

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


    6729

    Special Message from Bishop Héctor: New Superintendent announcement

    posted on August 18, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on August 18, 2024 announcing the new superintendent of the Cornerstone and Niagara Frontier Districts. Grace and peace from Jesus Christ, our Savior and Friend, be with you. Last week,…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/special-message-from-bishop-hector-new-superintendent-announcement

    Mid-year stats checkup

    posted on August 15, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    It’s a great time to gather your leadership team for planning for the yearly statistical report beginning in January. Now that we are halfway through the year, take the time to do a quick look at how your church has changed in the last six months and your plans for…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/mid-year-stats-checkup

    New interim director at Casowasco

    posted on August 14, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    The Rev. Colin Kerr-Carpenter is the new interim director at Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center. He is a retired Elder in the California-Nevada Conference with ties to Upper New York. “When Pam Harris approached me about serving at Casowasco, I was truly honored. I remembered all the life-changing events I…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/new-interim-director-at-casowasco

    Passing the cup: How one communion tray continues to serve

    posted on August 12, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    As the saying goes, “when one door closes, a window opens.” In Fall 2023, Morrisonville UMC made the difficult decision to close. When a church officially closes, church leaders are required to surrender all official and legal papers, including contents of the cornerstone to the district superintendent as stated in…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/passing-the-cup-how-one-communion-tray-continues-to-serve

    From the desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: New Charge Conference season

    posted on August 8, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    Editor's Note: The following message was sent to appointed clergy of United Methodists of Upper New York from Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on August 8, 2024 about the upcoming Charge Conference season. Dear Upper New York clergy, I greet you in the name and with the love of Jesus…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/from-the-desk-of-bishop-hector-a.-burgos-nunez-new-charge-conference-season

    UM Chaplaincy at Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University

    posted on August 8, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    The term “chaplain” has an origin from the story of St. Martin. On a rainy day in 337, St. Martin ran into an impoverished man at the gate to the city of Amiens, France. While the crowd ignored this half-naked man, he took pity, took out his sword, removed his…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/um-chaplaincy-at-hendricks-chapel-at-syracuse-university

    Rebuilding hope in Rome

    | Last edited on August 6, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    https://vimeo.com/992968930

    https://www.unyumc.org/news/video/rebuilding-hope-in-rome

    From the desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: Summer 2024 storm next steps

    posted on August 6, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    Editor's Note: The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York from Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on August 6, 2024 on taking the next steps in response to the recent storms that have significantly impacted several Upper New York communities. “God is our refuge and strength,…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/from-the-desk-of-bishop-hector-a.-burgos-nunez-next-steps-for-summer-storms

    District Newsletter - August 3

    | Last edited on August 3, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view the Adirondack and Albany District Newsletter, published Aug. 3, 2024.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-newsletter-august-3

    Susan Latessa to leave role as Director of Human Resources and Benefits

    posted on July 31, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    Susan Latessa, Upper New York’s Director of Human Resources and Benefits is vacating her role to pursue other work in ministry. Susan joined the Upper New York Conference in 2017. “I’m leaving to answer a new call to ministry. I’ve been praying for a while to become closer to Jesus…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/susan-latessa-to-leave-role-as-director-of-human-resources-and-benefits

    District Newsletter - July 25

    | Last edited on July 25, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    Click here to view the Adirondack/Albany District Newslettr, published July 25, 2024.

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-newsletter-july-25

    Missional Excellence and staffing

    posted on July 25, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    Nearly eighteen months ago, I was invited to serve as the Director of Missional Excellence for United Methodists of Upper New York. In that time, some have asked what it means to be Director of Missional Excellence, or more specifically what is Missional Excellence? In short, Missional Excellence is about…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/missional-excellence-and-staffing

    Commentary: Loving neighbor in deed and truth, through the storms

    posted on July 25, 2024 | Search Score: 0

    The following commentary was written by Dr. Andrew Hartley on behalf of the UNY Creation Care Ministry. The views expressed in this article are of the UNY Creation Care Ministry, and not of Bishop Burgos Núñez or any Upper New York staff member. How much do you know about our…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/commentary-loving-neighbor-in-deed-and-truth-through-the-storms


    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."