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


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    ‘Piece Corps’ at Delta UMC challenged by Wildlife

    posted on February 12, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    By Paul Phister* On Nov. 13, 2005, members at the Delta United Methodist Church started a small group called the “Puzzle Fellowship,” or, more affectionately: the “Piece Corps.” The first puzzle chosen was an 18,000-piece puzzle titled “St. Columbia Altarpiece” based on a painting from 1455 by Rogier van der…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/piece-corps-at-delta-umc-challenged-by-wildlife

    Clergy Directory

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

    Active clergy of the Upper New York Conference are listed alphabetically by last name below. Simply click on the first letter of the last name of the clergy person you are looking for then click on their name to find contact information and more. If you know the name and…

    https://www.unyumc.org/resources/clergy-directory

    Team at the ready to respond to congregational crisis

    posted on February 11, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    When Upper New York Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb arrived in the Conference in 2012, he brought with him experience of responding to the care of a congregation dealing with betrayal, anger and grief. Knowing that even with the most stringent safeguards in place, sexual and financial misconduct can happen,…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/team-at-the-ready-to-respond-to-congregational-crisis

    A look at the FACT process and final report

    posted on February 11, 2015 | Search Score: 0

    By Susan Ranous* As you may have read, the Upper New York Conference has begun the Financial Advisory Consulting Team process, affectionately known as the FACT process. Despite the word “financial” in the title, this process is not just for accountants, treasurers and “numbers people.” This is a process that…

    http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/A-look-at-the-FACT-process-and-final-report

    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,…

    https://www.unyumc.org/resources/church-directory

    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…

    http://www.unyumc.org/mission/imagine-no-malaria

    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…

    http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/bom-policies

    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…

    http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/resources-for-dcom

    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


    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."