United Methodists of Upper New York

District Newsletter - June 21

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Click here to view the Adirondack and Albany District Newsletter, published Friday, June 21

http://www.unyumc.org/news/district-newsletter-june-21

Celebrating Upper New York’s history through the Conference Cane

posted on June 20, 2024 | Search Score: 0

Most people associate the word “cane” with walking stick to provide support and aid in walking. For Upper New York, the Conference Cane holds deeper significance. Encased in a wooden box, the Conference Cane is given to the longest living, longest serving clergy member in the Upper New York or…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/celebrating-upper-new-yorks-history-through-the-conference-cane

Northern Flow/Mohawk Weekly Newsletter June 20, 2024

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http://www.unyumc.org/news/northern-flow-mohawk-weekly-newsletter-june-20-2024

Phoenix UMC’s Loads of Love Laundry Mission

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Casowasco on the road

posted on June 18, 2024 | Search Score: 0

Editor's Note: The following note was sent electronically to United Methodists of Upper New York on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 on behalf of Rev. Dr. Pam Harris, Interim Executive Director of Camp & Retreat Ministries regarding changes to the 2024 summer camping season. Dear United Methodists of Upper New York,…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/casowasco-on-the-road

NYS paid breastfeeding breaks

posted on June 18, 2024 | Search Score: 0

On Monday, June 17, 2024, the New York State (NYS) Department of Labor (DOL) released its guidance on paid breaks for breastfeeding. Beginning on June 19, 2024 and as part of the state budget passed earlier this year, paid breastfeeding breaks become law and take effect. Click here to read…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/nys-paid-breastfeeding-breaks

From the Desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: New Dean of Cabinet, Renewal Leaves, Disaffiliations

posted on June 18, 2024 | Search Score: 0

Editor's Note: The following note was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on Tuesday, June 18 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez. Dear United Methodists of Upper New York, I thank God for the spirit of hope and joy that permeated the 2024 session of the…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/from-the-desk-of-bishop-hector-a.-burgos-nunez-new-dean-of-cabinet-renewal-

2024 Annual Conference survey results

posted on June 17, 2024 | Search Score: 0

The results are in. More than 700 people attended the 2024 Upper New York Annual Conference session from May 30-June 1 in Syracuse and more than half of those in attendance provided valuable feedback on their experience. All results and remarks provided are anonymous to allow for full transparency of…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/2024-annual-conference-survey-results

Manny Valdez

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Commentary: Learning the true meaning of “life-changing” from Mission of Peace

posted on June 13, 2024 | Search Score: 0

Disclaimer: Upper New York Communications may include commentaries in the Weekly Digest that reflects a variety of voices and viewpoints. They are the opinions of the writers or ministry team, not of Bishop Burgos Núñez or any Upper New York staff member. Editors note: The Mission of Peace (MOP) is…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/learning-the-true-meaning-of-life-changing-from-mission-of-peace

Together: Sabbath Rest

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Getting rest may seem unthinkable for many of us. Between work, family, and endless to-do lists, downtime is out of the question. We all know it’s what our bodies need, but our souls need it too. The act of Sabbath pauses our daily rituals of doing and shifts our focus…

https://www.unyumc.org/resources/together-sabbath-rest

Statement from The Northeastern College of Bishops: Embracing Theological Diversity and Moving Forward

posted on June 11, 2024 | Search Score: 0

A SPECIAL NOTE FROM BISHOP BURGOS NÚÑEZ: I am grateful that the Northeastern Jurisdiction College of Bishops is of one voice on these matters. United Methodists of Upper New York are moving forward as a theologically diverse Conference united in our love for Christ and our shared desire to live…

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Commentary: The woman at Rafah

posted on June 11, 2024 | Search Score: 0

The following commentary is by Noelle Stevens, a wife, mother, and palliative care physician in northern New York. The views expressed in this reflection are her own, not of Bishop Burgos Núñez or any Upper New York staff member or team. On February 6, 1993, during a visit to Gaza…

http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/commentary-the-woman-at-rafah