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Help meet the needs of a Palestinian child in Gaza
posted on February 11, 2015 | Search Score: 0
Palestinian children walk to school past a spent teargas canister. Flickr photo by CPT PalestineThere is a massive ongoing humanitarian crisis affecting nearly 800,000 children in Gaza. According to UNICEF, children there were exposed to unparalleled levels of violence and destruction last summer with 539 children killed and 2,956 injured,…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/help-meet-the-needs-of-a-palestinian-child-in-gaza
Church Directory
| Last edited on August 1, 2022 | Search Score: 0
The churches of the Upper New York Conference are listed alphabetically below. Simply click on the first letter of the churches name then select the church you are looking for to find contact information and more. If you know the name and spelling of the church you are looking for,…
Board of Ordained Ministry Contacts
| Last edited on July 22, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Key Contacts: Executive Team Chairperson: Rev. Dr. Ann Kemper, BOMchair@unyumc.org Vice Chair: Rev. Steven Smith, BOMvicechair@unyumc.org Logistics/Meeting Arrangements: Rev. Missy McCarthy, mmkmccarthy@gmail.com Continuing Education Grants: Rev. Jefferson Niles, nilesjc@icloud.com Board Secretary: Ms. Ann Welch Wood, awwgolden764@gmail.com Registrar: Rev. Caroline Simmons, BOMregistrar@unyumc.org Psychological Testing Coordinator: Rev. Nancy Adams, adamsnj@aol.com PassageUMC Administrator…
http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/board-of-ordained-ministry-roster
Imagine No Malaria
| Last edited on August 11, 2015 | Search Score: 0
Imagine No Malaria: a $75 million effort of The United Methodist Church to eliminate malaria deaths in Africa by 2016. In the Upper New York Conference, Imagine No Malaria is part of Africa 360, a holistic initiative for health and education in Africa. For more information about Africa 360, click…
UNY Local Pastor Licensing School
| Last edited on December 17, 2025 | Search Score: 0
The 2026 Upper New York Local Pastor Licensing School (LPLS) will be May 18-24, 2026 at Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center. To register, click here. The LPLS experience offers students a valuable opportunity to explore the fundamentals of pastoral ministry alongside peers, engage in meaningful dialogue with faculty and…
http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/uny-local-pastor-licensing-school
BoM Policies
| Last edited on November 24, 2025 | Search Score: 0
UNY BoM Policies Booklet Behavorial and Healthy Guidelines Vesting Guidelines Clergy Care Fund Disbursement Policy Behavorial and Health Guidelines These are the denominational guidelines UNYBOOM refers to as the standards for clergy whenever questions of the following nature arise: Click here to download the GBHEM Behavorial Health Guidelines. Alcohol Abuse/Dependence…
Resources for DCOM
| Last edited on February 19, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Click here or press the play button below to watch a video about changes to the DCOM handbook. DCOM Handbook Application for Psychological Examination Checklist for attending Local Pastor Licensing School (LPLS) Mentoring Handbook Mentor Report Form to DCOM DCOM Action Report (fillable PDF) Steps into Ministry Disciple Bible Study…
Sky Lake’s Krager to retire after 45 years
posted on February 5, 2015 | Search Score: 0
A simple love for God, the forest and camping led Jim Krager into a 45-year career. Come June 30, 2015, Krager, Director at the Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center in Windsor, will retire and turn his attention to his wife, children and grandchildren. He said he’s looking forward to…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/sky-lakes-krager-to-retire-after-45-years
Williams to serve as interim director at Sky Lake
posted on February 5, 2015 | Search Score: 0
Mike Huber, Upper New York Conference Director of Camp & Retreat Ministries, has announced that Matt Williams, Program Director at the Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center in Windsor, will serve as the camp’s interim director. Williams’ service comes during a time of leadership transition at the camp following the…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/williams-to-serve-as-interim-director-at-sky-lake
Young Pastors Network: Dream bigger
posted on February 4, 2015 | Search Score: 0
By the Rev. John Martin* Editor's note: This article is part one of a six-part series. This past year, I was a part of a small group of young clergy gathered from across the United States to spend some time in community and mentoring alongside the Rev. Mike Slaughter and…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/young-pastors-network-dream-bigger
Bishop names new district superintendent
posted on February 2, 2015 | Search Score: 0
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Abel Roy as a Conference Superintendent assigned to the Mohawk District effective July 1, 2015. Rev. RoyRev. Roy currently serves the Springville First United Methodist Church in the Niagara Frontier District. Born…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/bishop-names-new-district-superintendent
Haiti Partnership
| Last edited on January 29, 2015 | Search Score: 0
Since 1995, the Haiti Partnership has been sending volunteer mission teams to Haiti to build schools and churches, to provide humanitarian aid, and to do God's work along side the Haitian people. So much has been accomplished and so many lives have been changed. But there's still so much left…
Bridging the class divide between church and low-income neighbors
posted on January 29, 2015 | Search Score: 0
Bridging is a simple metaphor for overcoming barriers to good relationships. Church leaders often express the desire for more “young families” in church. How about inviting low-income neighbors to worship? Likewise, many volunteers say they want not only to help others but also to make real connections with their low-income…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/bridging-the-class-divide-between-church-and-low-income-neighbors
What’s going on Thursday night? At Salem UMC, it’s church
posted on January 28, 2015 | Search Score: 0
What do you do when you can't make an appointment? You reschedule. If it works for doctor's visits and business meetings, why not for church services? When the Rev. Debbie Earthrowl, pastor at the Salem United Methodist Church, saw it was tough for many young families to make the Sunday…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/whats-going-on-thursday-night-at-salem-umc-its-church
Congregation builds relationships with New Day Center adults
posted on January 28, 2015 | Search Score: 0
By Sandra Brands* The congregation of East Rochester UMC and the New Day Center adults shared a meal together with family and friends just before Thanksgiving. Photos by Stephen J. HustedtFor years, the East Rochester United Methodist Church leased its basement to a day care center. The congregation had hoped…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/congregation-builds-relationships-with-new-day-center-adults
Bishop names Rev. Anderson new district superintendent
posted on January 26, 2015 | Search Score: 0
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev. Nola Anderson as a Conference Superintendent assigned to the Crossroads District. Rev. AndersonRev. Anderson, pastor at the Grace and West Avenue United Methodist churches in Rochester, currently sits on the UNY Board…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/bishop-names-rev.-anderson-new-district-superintendent
Departing superintendents will take what they learned to new ministries
posted on January 20, 2015 | Search Score: 0
Two district superintendents will leave the Cabinet by July 1, 2015, Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb has announced. The Rev. Darryl Barrow, Crossroads District Superintendent, and the Rev. Dr. Sung Ho Lee, Mohawk District Superintendent, will receive new appointments that will be announced at a future…
Church inspired by AC session mission project
posted on January 20, 2015 | Search Score: 0
Inspired by the hands-on mission project at the 2014 Upper New York Annual Conference session, the Adirondack Community Church in Lake Placid will be doing its first meal-packing mission for Stop Hunger Now on Jan. 25, 2015. Stop Hunger Now (SHN) began in 2005, and distributes meals around the world.…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/church-inspired-by-ac-session-mission-project
Missions to Nicaragua: Rich experiences in a poor nation
posted on January 20, 2015 | Search Score: 0
(Above) Students in art class at the Project Chacocente school. Photo courtesy of The Friends of Project Chacocente The number of Nicaraguans living in extreme poverty – defined as less than $1 a day – increased from 7.6 percent to 9.5 percent from 2012 to 2013, according to a survey…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/missions-to-nicaragua-rich-experiences-in-a-poor-nation
Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM)
| Last edited on May 20, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Native American Ministries Sunday is April 7, 2024. Click here to learn more about this Special Sunday offering. For CONAM suggested Resources for Native American Ministries Sunday, click here. Does your church have a Local Church Representative to CONAM? To contact a representative from CONAM, email conam@unyumc.org. The Committee on…