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Finger Lakes District welcomes DS McDowell
posted on September 21, 2014 | Search Score: 0
Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center in Moravia was the setting of the Welcome Service for new Finger Lakes District Superintendent, the Rev. Jeff McDowell. “Why did I hold it here?” Rev. McDowell asked. He answered that it was because he first met God there as a camper years before (and…
Valeski to be Administrative Assistant for Finance and Benefits
posted on September 17, 2014 | Search Score: 0
The Upper New York Conference is pleased to announce that Julie Valeski has accepted the position of Administrative Assistant for Finance and Benefits. Valeski has served as the Conference Receptionist/Support Services Clerk since Sept. 10, 2013. Valeski will remain in her current position until a replacement is hired. “I am…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/valeski-to-be-administrative-assistant-for-finance-and-benefits
New ‘Spirituality Infusion Project’ receives $100,000 grant
posted on September 16, 2014 | Search Score: 0
Beechwood Continuing Care has received a $100,000 grant from The John R. Oishei Foundation to support the development of Beechwood’s Spirituality Infusion Project for long-term care professionals, which aims to integrate spirituality into care planning. Director of Spiritual Care/Chaplain at Beechwood Continuing Care is the Rev. Mary Ann Pula, a…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/new-spirituality-infusion-project-receives-100000-grant
‘Courageous and prophetic’ Bishop McLee mourned by thousands
posted on September 16, 2014 | Search Score: 0
NEW YORK CITY – In song, dance and words, thousands of mourners, including dozens of bishops, celebrated the life of New York Area Bishop Martin D. McLee during a moving service at the Riverside Church in New York City on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014. Bishop McLee, 58, died Sept. 6…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/courageous-and-prophetic-bishop-mclee-mourned-by-thousands
Conference retirees learning about new health insurance
posted on September 16, 2014 | Search Score: 0
Upper New York Conference Benefits Officer Vicki Putney has been traveling around the Conference to help retirees and their spouses prepare for a significant change to their health benefits. As of January 2015, Conference retirees – clergy and lay – age 65 and older will receive health insurance through Medicare…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/conference-retirees-learning-about-new-health-insurance
Bishop Webb issues new call for special session
posted on September 16, 2014 | Search Score: 0
Bishop Mark J. Webb has announced that a special session of the annual conference will be convened as outlined in The Book of Discipline, paragraph 603.5. The purpose and call of the special session is to discuss and vote on a recommendation from the Conference Board of Trustees to purchase…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/bishop-webb-issues-new-call-for-special-session
DS Adams: We are all apple pickers
posted on September 14, 2014 | Search Score: 0
“Friends, it’s time to go apple-picking.” With that last line the Rev. Nancy Adams, giving the sermon during a Welcome Service in her honor as the new superintendent for the Mountain View District, received a standing ovation from the crowd of more than 100 in attendance. Members of the Upper…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/ds-adams-we-are-all-apple-pickers
Benefits and Administrative Services
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Thirteen Upper New York ministries awarded 2014 RON MOT grants
posted on September 12, 2014 | Search Score: 0
The Reaching Our Neighbors Mission Oversight Team (RON MOT) has awarded $59,776 in grants to 13 Upper New York Conference ministries in its latest round of grant funding. RON MOT members met on Sept. 4, 2014 at the Fayetteville First UMC along with four members of the Spiritual Leadership MOT…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/thirteen-upper-new-york-ministries-awarded-2014-ron-mot-grants
Africa 360 Challenge: Some creative ideas
posted on September 12, 2014 | Search Score: 0
In August 2014, Bishop Mark J. Webb challenged the congregations of the Upper New York Conference to raise $1 million for Africa 360, a combined effort to support the ministry of Africa University and Imagine No Malaria. For the Africa 360 Challenge, churches are asked to raise $1,000 each and…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/africa-360-challenge-some-creative-ideas
Conference Council on Youth Ministries seeks Co-Coordinator
posted on September 8, 2014 | Search Score: 0
Attention adults who work with youth: The Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) is seeking applicants for the position of adult co-coordinator. If you love working with teenagers, guiding them as they learn and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, encouraging their leadership skills, and exploring opportunities for youth in…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/conference-council-on-youth-ministries-seeks-co-coordinator
Young Clergy Initiative: Young people discerning God’s call to ordained ministry
posted on September 8, 2014 | Search Score: 0
Through the Young Clergy Initiative (YCI) 12 young people from across Upper New York have begun an exciting journey to discern how and where God is calling them to serve. As a first step in their 18-month journey, these seekers have been individually matched with mentors and have attended the…
Bishop Webb reflects on passing of Bishop Martin D. McLee
posted on September 8, 2014 | Search Score: 0
Bishop Martin D. McLee, leader of The United Methodist Church's New York Area, died Sept. 6, 2014 at 58. He had been on leave of absence due to illness since July. Bishop McLee was elected at the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference in July 2012, at the same time as Bishop Mark…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/bishop-webb-reflects-on-passing-of-bishop-martin-d.-mclee
Rev. Jacob Armstrong talks about good preaching
posted on September 5, 2014 | Search Score: 0
Effective preaching is the focus for the 2014 Bishop's Retreat, and United Methodist pastor the Rev. Jacob Armstrong, founder and pastor of Providence Church in Mount Juliet, Tenn., will lead the retreat. Rev. Armstrong was born and raised in Mount Juliet. Following seminary, he and his wife, Rachel, served for…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/rev.-jacob-armstrong-talks-about-good-preaching
Finance Team member Leah Robinson to retire
posted on September 3, 2014 | Search Score: 0
Leah Robinson, Finance Team Support, will retire from the Upper New York Conference on Sept. 5, 2014. She's been with the Conference since it formed in 2010, having worked for the former Troy Conference. Much of her work here centered around Annual Conference registration and collecting data from local churches…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/finance-team-member-leah-robinson-to-retire
Get to know UNY’s newest District Superintendents
posted on September 3, 2014 | Search Score: 0
We asked the Upper New York Conference's newest District Superintendents – the Rev. Jeff McDowell of the Finger Lakes District and the Rev. Nancy Adams of the Mountain View District – a few questions to help folks get to know them. A Welcome Service for Rev. Adams will be Sunday,…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/get-to-know-unys-newest-district-superintendents