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December 2, 2025 Crossroads & Finger Lakes Newsletter
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November 18, 2025 Crossroads & Finger Lakes Newsletter
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November 4, 2025 Crossroads & Finger Lakes Newsletter
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United Methodist Bishops Call for Prayer and Peace in the New Middle East War
posted on March 3, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The Council of Bishops President, Bishop Tracy S. Malone, releaesed a statement on March 1, 2026 calling for prayer and peace in the Middle East. We know that our hearts are heavy as we witness the mounting loss of life from the ongoing military strikes carried out by…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/um-bishops-call-for-prayer-and-peace-in-the-middle-east
Faithful Resistance Across the Northeast: United Methodists mobilize in prayer, witness, and action for immigrant justice
posted on March 2, 2026 | Search Score: 0
As hundreds of United Methodists and partners gathered in Washington, D.C., for Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice, a powerful, parallel movement unfolded across the Northeastern Jurisdiction (NEJ). From New England to Upper New York, Western Pennsylvania, and the Baltimore-Washington & Peninsula-Delaware Area, congregations and communities joined in…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/faithful-resistance-spreads-across-the-northeast
Belize mission journey: a week of gentle grace
posted on March 2, 2026 | Search Score: 0
From February 8–14, 2026, nine volunteer missioners from the Upper New York Annual Conference traveled to Corozal, Belize, where we were warmly welcomed by missionary Rev. Charles Mulemena, pastor, and Volunteers in Mission (VIM) coordinator, missionary Sandy Raasch. Belize is home to numerous Methodist congregations and schools, and we were…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/belize-mission-journey-a-week-of-gentle-grace
Apply for the 2026 Cady Grant
posted on February 27, 2026 | Search Score: 0
It is with joy that we announce the time to apply for Cady Grants is here. Continuing the memory and legacy of Ercil Cady, an annual granting of up to $5,000 is open in Upper New York. The Cady Grant is an opportunity to benefit those in the Upper New…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/apply-for-the-2026-cady-grant
United Methodists from across the connection join together in a Faithful Resistance
posted on February 27, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Faith calls people not only to believe, but to act. On Wednesday, February 25, United Methodists and faith partners gathered in Washington, D.C., for Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice, a day of worship, prayer, and advocacy calling for compassion and due process for immigrants. Among them were…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/united-methodists-gather-for-faithful-resistance
Miracle Sunday
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Click here to make a donation to Miracle Sunday. Checks may also be mailed to the Conference Office at 7481 Henry Clay Blvd., Liverpool, NY 13088. Please include “Miracle Sunday” in the memo line. The Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, Lead Courageously – Miracle Sunday initiative is a global effort launched…
Be a part of UNY’s Faithful Resistance for Immigration Justice on February 25
posted on February 19, 2026 | Search Score: 0
On Wednesday, February 25, United Methodists from across the connection will join ecumenical and interfaith leaders in Washington, D.C. for a day of public witness for immigration justice. Click here to register to watch the national livestream. In conjunction with the national gathering, the Upper New York Social Holiness Team…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/uny-faithful-resistance-for-immigration-justice
New York and New England Foundations Joint Path Forward
posted on February 17, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on February 17 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos-Núñez about a new partnership between two United Methodist foundations. “I thank my God… because of your partnership in the gospel.” - Philippians 1:3–5 Dear partners in…
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Auburn UMC paying it forward
posted on February 17, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Beginning this year, Auburn UMC will sponsor one student at Africa University (AU) each year through a fully endowed scholarship. The church will not select the recipient; instead, AU will choose the student annually based on its own criteria. The endowment is funded through the Starbucks Foundation—unrelated to the coffee…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/auburn-umc-paying-it-forward
A food pantry milestone
posted on February 13, 2026 | Search Score: 0
The food pantry held Thursday evenings at Oakwood United Methodist Church in Elmira Heights has come a long way since its humble beginnings. When the food pantry began, it looked nothing like the current pantry. In the beginning, food items were kept in a room not much bigger than a…
What churches and employees need to know about New York’s Secure Choice savings program
posted on February 12, 2026 | Search Score: 0
What is Secure Choice? Secure Choice is a New York state-sponsored retirement savings program structured as an automatic-enrollment Roth IRA. Employees are automatically enrolled but may opt out at any time. Contributions are funded through payroll deduction, and unlike a 401(k), employers do not contribute, manage investments, or assume fiduciary…
Faithful Resistance 2026
posted on February 11, 2026 | Search Score: 0
United Methodists of Upper New York are at our best when we are participating in transforming the world as we nurture passionate disciples of Jesus Christ who share faith, mercy, and justice in their everyday lives. Passionate disciples are people who both seek and work for justice. On February 25,…
Upper New York Disaster Response strengthens leadership and prepares for the year ahead
posted on February 11, 2026 | Search Score: 0
The Upper New York Conference Disaster Response Ministry continues to grow in strength and readiness as it reflects on last year’s response efforts, prepares for upcoming trainings, and enhances leadership. In 2025, Upper New York Disaster Response trained 22 new Early Response Team (ERT) members and dedicated more than 2,000…
Enroll in a spring learning cohort
posted on February 10, 2026 | Search Score: 0
This spring, we’re pleased to invite you to participate in Spring Learning Cohorts being offered across our Episcopal Area in partnership with the Susquehanna Conference. These cohorts build on a series of Fall Learning Cohorts that were very well received by participants in the Susquehanna, who named the experience as…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/enroll-in-a-spring-learning-cohort
From the Desk of Bishop Burgos: Rebuilding a Vibrant Life of Prayer – Together!
posted on February 10, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Editor’s Note: The following message was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on Tuesday, February 10 on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos-Núñez, inviting the Susquehanna–Upper New York Area into a renewed focus on prayer during Lent and in the months ahead. “Rejoice in hope, be patient in…
End of disaffiliation process in Upper New York Conference
posted on February 3, 2026 | Search Score: 0
On November 18, 2025, the New York State courts approved the final disaffiliation request in Upper New York (UNY), marking the completion of an unprecedented chapter in our conference's history. Between October 2022 and December 31, 2023—when the limited right to disaffiliate under ¶2553 of the Book of Discipline expired—118…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/end-of-disaffiliation-process-in-upper-new-york-conference
The joy of serving: Put love into action
posted on January 26, 2026 | Search Score: 0
Being United Methodist means striving to be “perfected in love,” to grow hearts capable of fully loving God and neighbor. In our local churches we find joy, respite, and inspiration during worship on Sunday mornings, we grow spiritually in Bible studies, and we extend our hands to our communities through…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/the-joy-of-serving-put-love-into-action