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Preparing churches for the winter season
posted on November 13, 2023 | Search Score: 0
Cold weather can wreak havoc on our homes and churches, but taking proper precautions can help prevent the unexpected. The Upper New York Conference Insurance Committee and Board of Trustees would like to remind our valued churches to be on the lookout for frozen pipes this coming winter season. Not…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/preparing-churches-for-the-winter-season
Genesee Valley & Mountain View District Newsletter-Nov. 9, 2023
| Last edited on November 10, 2023 | Search Score: 0
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http://www.unyumc.org/news/genesee-valley-mountain-view-district-newsletter-nov.-9-2023
Statement from the Council of Bishops on Hamas/Israel war: “Give Peace a Chance”
posted on November 10, 2023 | Search Score: 0
Editor's note: This letter was published by The United Methodist Council of Bishops on Nov. 10, 2023 and shared with United Methodists of Upper New York. “Give Peace A Chance” Christ’s true disciples must work for peace: build it and not just keep it; live it and not just aspire…
Northern Flow/Mohawk Weekly Newsletter November 9, 2023
| Last edited on November 9, 2023 | Search Score: 0
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http://www.unyumc.org/news/northern-flow-mohawk-weekly-newsletter-november-9-2023
NFC Resource Vault
| Last edited on November 7, 2023 | Search Score: 0
The New Faith Communities Resource Vault is your hub for innovative resources and learning to support reaching new people and planting New Faith Communities in Upper New York. Click on the following resources below for access: Missional Church over Attractional Church webinar with Rev. Owen Ross Click here to learn…
Prayers from the pumpkin patch
posted on November 6, 2023 | Search Score: 0
So, what does a retired pastor do during the early fall days? How about sitting in a pumpkin patch for five weeks for about nine hours a day? A most glorious time to spend with the Lord! Twelve years ago, I retired from “active ministry” and, with my husband, moved…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/prayers-from-the-pumpkin-patch
Our ministry shares at work for all of God’s creation
posted on November 6, 2023 | Search Score: 0
Editor's Note: The Rev. Corey Turnpenny spoke at the LEAD Conference in Asheville, NC. The LEAD Conference was founded in 2011 in the Desert Southwest Annual Conference in response to leaders of young adult ministries in The United Methodist Church desire to be more effective leaders in ministry with young…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/our-ministry-shares-at-work-for-all-of-gods-creation
Clergy Wellness
| Last edited on October 14, 2025 | Search Score: 0
As United Methodists of Upper New York (UNY), we hold a deep commitment to the well-being of our clergy. Our journey towards fostering holistic wellness within our clergy community has been an integral initiative since early 2020. This commitment led to the development of our Clergy Wellness Team, a dedicated…
Rocks changing shape at Webb Mills UMC
posted on November 2, 2023 | Search Score: 0
Every Sunday morning, you can expect to find about two dozen faithful members worshipping inside Webb Mills United Methodist Church, but total membership exceeds 100. Like many churches, many members don’t attend regularly. Some migrate south for the fall and winter months, others are “taking a break,” and some only…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/rocks-changing-shape-at-webb-mills-umc
Northern Flow/Mohawk Weekly Newsletter November 2, 2023
| Last edited on November 2, 2023 | Search Score: 0
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http://www.unyumc.org/news/northern-flow-mohawk-weekly-newsletter-november-2-2023
Together: The Power of Gratitude
| Last edited on June 12, 2024 | Search Score: 0
Living your life with gratitude helps you notice the small wins. From improving your mental health and relationships to growing in spirituality, practicing gratefulness makes a big impact on everyone. Tell us how your church has demonstrated gratitude as a spiritual practice or has experienced the impact of showing gratitude…
https://www.unyumc.org/resources/together-the-power-of-gratitude
NOMADS lend helping hands at Asbury Retreat Center
posted on October 30, 2023 | Search Score: 0
Nomads On a Mission Active in Divine Service, more commonly referred to as NOMADS, recently spent three weeks at Asbury Retreat Center. The NOMADS are volunteers with the mission of rebuilding lives, homes, and facilities with God’s love and their hands. Volunteers from across New York and Pennsylvania spent Oct.…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/nomads-lend-helping-hands-at-asbury-retreat-center
Genesee Valley & Mountain View District Newsletter Oct. 26, 2023
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http://www.unyumc.org/news/genesee-valley-mountain-view-district-newsletter-oct.-26-2023
Virtual retreats offer space for UNY women and beyond to find space and build connections
posted on October 26, 2023 | Search Score: 0
Doing something new can be scary. But the Upper New York Conference Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) is full of people ready and willing to try something. We weren’t sure it was even achievable to hold a retreat for women over Zoom. The mere mention of…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/virtual-retreats-offer-space-for-uny-women
Northern Flow/Mohawk Weekly Newsletter October 26, 2023
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Albany District News - October 24
| Last edited on October 24, 2023 | Search Score: 0
Click here to view the Albany District Newsletter, published Oct. 24, 2023.
Adirondack District Newsletter - October 24
| Last edited on October 24, 2023 | Search Score: 0
Click here to view the Adirondack District Newsletter, published Oct. 24, 2023.
http://www.unyumc.org/news/adirondack-district-newsletter-october-24
Special Session 2023: A recap of disaffiliations in Upper New York
posted on October 24, 2023 | Search Score: 0
On Oct. 14, 2023, a special session of Annual Conference ratified a final docket of 57 requests from churches to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church (UMC) under ¶ 2553 of The Book of Discipline. According to an unofficial tally maintained by United Methodist Communications (UMCom), around 6,500 disaffiliation requests…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/special-session-2023-a-recap-of-disaffiliations-in-upper-new-york
Remembering Bishop Thomas B. Stockton
posted on October 20, 2023 | Search Score: 0
Retired Bishop Thomas B. Stockton of Winston-Salem, NC died on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the age of 93. Bishop Stockton was elected to the episcopacy on July 12, 1988. He was assigned to the Richmond Area, which encompasses the Virginia Annual Conference. He retired in 1996. He also served as…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/remembering-bishop-thomas-b.-stockton
Korean-American faith leaders celebrate spirituality
posted on October 19, 2023 | Search Score: 0
In the beginning of October, 304 clergy and laity attended the Special Session of National Association of the Korean American United Methodists (KAUM) in Northbrook, IL. Four of those clergy attendees were from Upper New York (UNY). The Rev. Yohan Moon (Clarence Center UMC); the Rev. Sung Jun Park (Homer…
http://www.unyumc.org/news/article/korean-american-faith-leaders-celebrate-spirituality