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Benefits and Administrative Services
| Last edited on August 12, 2025 | Search Score: 0
http://www.unyumc.org/about/benefits-administrative-services
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
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…