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Four-legged friends invited to ‘AdironDog Retreat’
posted on August 29, 2014 | Search Score: 0
They say dogs are man's (and just as often woman's) best friend; and for many folks, their dogs are their family. But the Rev. Garrie Stevens says dogs can also be a way to see God's faithfulness. That's what the first AdironDog Retreat at the Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/four-legged-friends-invited-to-adirondog-retreat
Board of Trustees
| Last edited on July 29, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company & American Church Group of NY https://www.brotherhoodmutual.com Letter from Trustees announcing the change Contacts Claims Flood insurance information Certificates of Insurance: American Church Group of NY will assist each church in obtaining the documentation you need. Contact them at 800-326-7200; 717-763-5517 (fax) or UMCservice.NY@Lightwell.com. Auto Insurance:…
Safe Sanctuaries®
| Last edited on January 8, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Questions about our Safe Sanctuaries® compliance or policy information? Contact safesanctuaries@unyumc.org or call (315) 898-2000. The June 2011 Session of the Upper New York Annual Conference adopted the resolution creating a Safe Sanctuaries® policy to reduce the risk of abuse of children, youth and vulnerable adults participating in the ministries…
Mission Insite
| Last edited on June 14, 2018 | Search Score: 0
Mission Insite is a web-based demographics provider for local church use. In planning ministry, it is important to know the context. Mission Insite provides demographic data that is updated on a regular basis and the reports are user friendly to the novice or experienced demographer. The reports are free to…
Graphics Resources
| Last edited on August 13, 2024 | Search Score: 0
This page features resources for local churches and districts. NEW! United Methodists of Upper New York logo: Watch/download the reveal video. JPEG (Primarily for web use): Gray text PNG (Transparent background): Gray text White text Purpose of the Annual Conference Graphic: Hi-Res Color JPG The Purpose of the Annual Conference…
Forms
| Last edited on August 12, 2025 | Search Score: 0
This page includes forms you may need below. If you're unable to find the form you are looking for, please contact Communications by emailing news@unyumc.org. Finance Church Safety Checklist NY State Form 462 (exemption from real property taxes) If you don't see the form you're looking for or need help…
Connect with UNY
| Last edited on August 12, 2025 | Search Score: 0
UNY Notes Click here to subscribe to UNY Notes. UNY Notes are simple text-based emails that will immediately alert you to important news and events of the Upper New York Conference. UNY Notes are targeted email blasts in nine categories (below). You can receive emails from all categories or just…
Advocate
| Last edited on December 12, 2022 | Search Score: 0
The Upper New York United Methodist Advocate is a publication of the Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church, whose mission is to be God's love to our neighbors in all places. Below is our latest issue. To view previous Advocate issues, visit: www.issuu.com/uppernewyork.
Weekly Digest
| Last edited on February 9, 2023 | Search Score: 0
The Weekly Digest is a weekly email newsletter that promotes timely events and resources at both the Conference level and within the Methodist connection. It is sent on Wednesdays, and individuals are encouraged to use the information in their own publications as they see fit. It contains information and resources…
Bishop’s Retreat
| Last edited on January 17, 2024 | Search Score: 0
About Schedule Keynote Speakers Workshop Descriptions Wednesday Night Fun Free Time Activities Join Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez for his first ever Bishop's Retreat to be held Jan. 16-18, 2024 at the Radisson Hotel in Corning, NY. The theme for this year's event is “Thrive” based on the Scripture by…
Special Sundays
| Last edited on September 29, 2025 | Search Score: 0
When you give on Special Sundays, you enable vital ministries that change the world, one life at a time. Click here to download a Special Sunday planning calendar to help make your worship planning just a bit easier. In the United Methodist Church, we have six special Sunday's that we…
Disaster Response
| Last edited on October 11, 2021 | Search Score: 0
For more information on Disaster Response and Flood Recovery, please send an email to disasterresponse@unyumc.org. Click here for the UMCOR Bucket Drop-Off Locations in UNY. Responsding in the Event of a Disaster at the Church and District-level Flow Sheet for Churches Forming a District Emergency Response Team Disasters, both human-made…
Volunteers-in-Mission (VIM)
| Last edited on January 8, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Volunteers-in-Mission (VIM) is one way United Methodists offer their skills and talents for Christian Service at home or abroad on short-term assignments in areas affected by disasters and hardships. A missionary movement of the United Methodist Church, VIM sends short term volunteer teams into areas of need to work on…
Conference Council on Youth Ministry (CCYM)
| Last edited on January 26, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Conference Council on Youth Ministries The Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) is a team comprised of youth from throughout the Upper New York (UNY) Conference. With the support and guidance of adult coordinators, youth work with a team to design and lead events that bring together youth from UNY…
College Ministry
| Last edited on October 28, 2024 | Search Score: 0
College Ministry in Upper New York College can be one of the most critical times in a person's life. The United Methodist Church offers many resources to support college students and to help annual conferences in their ministries to college students, whether the students attend a local college, live on…
Lay Ministry
| Last edited on June 3, 2025 | Search Score: 0
Laity serve an important role in The United Methodist Church. Search below to find your District's lay leader and other laity in leadership. Looking for information on Lay Servant Ministries? Click here. Conference Lay Leader Conference Lay Servant Director Adirondack District Albany District Binghamton District Cornerstone District Crossroads District Finger…
United Women in Faith (UMW)
| Last edited on May 17, 2022 | Search Score: 0
To visit the Upper New York Annual Conference United Women in Faith's website, click here. The organized unit of United Women in Faith, formely United Methodist Women, shall be a community of women whose purpose is: to know God and to experience the freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ;…
United Methodist Men (UMM)
| Last edited on November 8, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Men growing in Christ, so others may know Christ. Our Identity, Call, and Mission UMMen are committed to spiritual growth of men, who experience God’s transforming power in their lives, and pass on their faith to live and grow in others. Our Primary Mission is to help men mature as…
Conference Leadership Team (CLT)
| Last edited on March 12, 2026 | Search Score: 0
The Conference Leadership Team (CLT) is the steward of the mission and vision of United Methodists of Upper New York (UNY). The resident bishop convenes the team with the Director of Missional Excellence. The essential functions of the CLT include; Provide missional clarity and alignment within the UNY, regions, and…
About Us
| Last edited on October 6, 2025 | Search Score: 0
OVERVIEW United Methodists of Upper New York (UNY) 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. UNY was created in 2010 when the North…