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Commentary: Lessons from Puerto Rico
posted on June 10, 2024 | Search Score: 0
The following commentary was written by Noah Stierheim about his recent Mission of Peace trip. Mission of Peace (MOP) is a yearly journey of discovery and shalom to nations in our global community sponsored by the Northeastern Jurisdictional Council on Youth Ministries of The United Methodist Church. The most recent…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/commentary-lessons-from-puerto-rico
UNYAC Creation Justice Team’s composting efforts at 2024 Annual Conference
posted on June 10, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Three 95-gallon containers of food-associated waste were diverted from landfills to composting at the 2024 Annual Conference at the SRC Arena on the campus of Onondaga Community College from May 30 to June 1. The composting was a labor of love arranged by the conference organizing committee and supported by…
Northern Flow/Mohawk Weekly Newsletter June 6, 2024
| Last edited on June 6, 2024 | Search Score: 0
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http://www.unyumc.org/news/northern-flow-mohawk-weekly-newsletter-june-6-2024
Youth voices matter: Bridging generational divides in church leadership
posted on June 6, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Let our youth have a say. In his passionate plea to United Methodists of Upper New York, Victor Giso from First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush asked the annual conference body to include youth in the life and decisions of the church. “Churches must create platforms for meaningful participation…
Bishop Héctor’s 2024 Annual Conference message to the United Methodists of Upper New York
| Last edited on June 5, 2024 | Search Score: 0
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Buffalo 10 Scholarship Recipients
| Last edited on May 24, 2025 | Search Score: 0
The following youth have been awarded the Buffalo 10 scholarship to aid in furthering their education and will each receive $1,000 each year during the course of their undergraduate college career. Click here to donate to the Buffalo 10 Scholarship. For more information, email the Scholarship Committee at buffalo10scholarship@unyumc.org. 2025…
https://www.unyumc.org/resources/buffalo-10-scholarship-recipients
Dr. Ashley Boggan offers lessons in history at Annual Conference 2024
posted on June 4, 2024 | Search Score: 0
For the Friday afternoon learning session United Methodists of Upper New York heard from “full-blown Wesleyan Metho-nerd” Dr. Ashley Boggan, General Secretary of the General Commission on Archives and History, during the conference’s 2024 annual meeting. But first she took issue with the gathering’s scriptural focus, Philippians 3:13-14. “Here, we…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/dr.-ashley-boggan-offers-lessons-in-history-at-annual-conference
Clergy and Deaconesses commissioned at Annual Conference 2024
posted on June 1, 2024 | Search Score: 0
A Service for the Celebration of Ministry and Commissioning was held Friday May 31 at the SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College, part of the 15th annual meeting of the United Methodists of Upper New York. Four people were commissioned for the work of an elder, one for the work…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/clergy-and-deaconesses-commissioned-at-annual-conference-2024
Being willing partners with God
posted on May 31, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez called United Methodists of Upper New York to prioritize relationships in his address to the conference Friday, May 31. “Over the past year and moving forward, we will continue prioritizing relationships over everything else, recognizing the crucial role each one…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/being-willing-partners-with-god
District Newsletter - May 24
| Last edited on May 25, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Click here to read the Adirondack/Albany District Newsletter published May 24, 2024.
Episcopal nominations
posted on May 22, 2024 | Search Score: 0
The Upper New York (UNY) delegation to General and Jurisdictional Conference has completed the episcopal nomination process for 2024. Upon the public notice back in March, inviting nominations for episcopal candidates, three esteemed elders and members in full connection were submitted to the delegation. Each nominee was notified of their…
With Bishop’s help, Liverpool First burns its mortgage
posted on May 22, 2024 | Search Score: 0
It was a double celebration at Liverpool First United Methodist Church on Pentecost Sunday. Along with celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles, the more than 200-year-old church celebrated paying off a mortgage it took out decades ago to enlarge and improve the church building and later…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/with-bishops-help-liverpool-first-burns-its-mortgage
Celebrating Creation with Wild Worship at Webb Mills UMC
posted on May 21, 2024 | Search Score: 0
On a pleasant April 22 evening, Earth Day, the Webb Mills United Methodist Church hosted a memorable outdoor worship service beneath the shelter of a large pine tree on their church grounds. The event, dubbed “Wild Worship,” attracted members from surrounding area churches and the local community, and even captured…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/celebrating-creation-with-wild-worship-at-webb-mills-umc
Brown Memorial UMC engages community while sharing God’s love
posted on May 20, 2024 | Search Score: 0
In 2021, Brown Memorial UMC received a Peace with Justice grant. This grant, along with church congregant donations, allowed the church to continue Loads of Love Laundry Mission, which offers free laundry washing and drying the last Monday of every month at the Canal View Laundromat in Phoenix, NY. The…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/brown-memorial-umc-engages-community-while-sharing-gods-love
New York State Legislative Updates: Paid Prenatal Leave, Paid Breast Milk Expression Time, and Continuation of Paid COVID-19 Sick Leave until mid-2025
posted on May 20, 2024 | Search Score: 0
As part of the NYS Budget Bill process, there are three legislative updates which were approved. The details for each one are listed below. If you have any questions on these legislative updates, please contact Tracy Rickett, HR Generalist, at tracyrickett@unyumc.org or 315-898-2017. Paid Prenatal Leave New York becomes the…
District Newsletter - May 16
| Last edited on May 17, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Click here to view the Adirondack/Albany District Newsletter, published May 16, 2024.
Statement from the Council of Bishops clarifying the status of The United Methodist Church’s relationship with The Global Methodist Church
posted on May 15, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Editor's note: This letter was published by The United Methodist Council of Bishops on May 14, 2024 and shared with United Methodists of Upper New York. “Make an effort to preserve the unity of the Spirit with the peace that ties you together.” (Ephesians 4:3 CEB) Holding Scripture’s call for…
Northern Flow/Mohawk Weekly Newsletter May 9, 2024
| Last edited on May 10, 2024 | Search Score: 0
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http://www.unyumc.org/news/northern-flow-mohawk-weekly-newsletter-may-9-2024
District Newsletter - May 9
| Last edited on May 9, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Click here to view the Adirondack/Albany District Newsletter, published May 9, 2024.
Rome First UMC builds relationships while providing services to those in need
posted on May 7, 2024 | Search Score: 0
In November 2022, Rome First UMC received a grant from Peace with Justice which was used to support our Five Loaves Ministry and launch Saturday’s Bounty. The Five Loaves Ministry provides boxes of food for people in need; those in poverty, disabled veterans, and the elderly. We seek to impact…