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We are now part of the Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church following an exciting and moving uniting conference in the OnCenter and ordination service in the Civic Center in Syracuse, New York on June 19. Watch unyumc.org, as well as upper new york emails, and Upper New York Annual Conference on Facebook(tm) for photos and news from the uniting conference and our work together. A new website launched June 20 and will be developing over the weeks and months to come.

Images of Closing Session It was a time of remembering, recognizing contributions, and celebrating what is to come. Here are some of the images which captured the closing Western New York Annual Conference session.... more >>		'Going out, Not Knowing’ focus of opening worship message Moving forward knowing God is in charge was the focus of the Rev. Dr. Larry Lundgren’s message during the opening worship of the last session of the Western New York Annual Conference Saturday morning, June 5, 2010. Rev. Lundgren shared inspiring encouragement as he lifted up answering a call to go where we do not know the people. He looked at the human reaction of fear, noting Num... more >>

Memorial Service begins closing Annual Conference for WNY June 4, 2010 - 7 p.m. Western New York Annual Conference Memorial Service begins with processional and singing of For All the Saints. Voices fill the sanctuary with magnificant sound. The Rev. Dr. Marcus Matthews has introduced the Rev. Dr. Wendy Deichmann Edwards President of UTS to bring the Memorial message. Amazing Saints “The legacy we have been gi... more >>		Congregations invited to be part of Family Album The Communications Task Force of the new conference in the Upper New York Area is inviting congregations to help create a "family album" Send us a “family photo” of the life of your congregation – be creative! Include as many people as possible, in an activity or setting that expresses something about your shared life and ministry! If possible ple... more >>

Bishop Marcus Matthews announces the realignment of districts effective July 1 Bishop Marcus Matthews recently announced the realignment of districts currently in the New York West Area of The United Methodist Church following the closing sessions of the North Central New York and the Western New York Annual Conferences. The realignment is effective July 1, 2010, with implementation in the new Upper New York Area. The realignment is in res... more >>		Volunteers needed in Mississippi Conference The Mississippi Conference received significant damage during April's tornadoes and most recently from last week's tornadoes and flooding. There is need of teams for a recovery that will take several months to one year minimum. Teams are needed throughout the state for debris removal, flood cleanup and construction. Below is a listing of places in need of assistance along with ... more >>

Older Adult Ministries Conference planned for Upper New York Everyone in the Upper New York Area is invited to an Older Adult Ministries Conference planned for November 6, 2010. New Hartford United Methodist Church, 105 Genesee St., New Hartford, New York 13413 will host the conference. “Celebrating Our Wisdom and Still Learning” is the theme for this opportunity to learn and to share how older adult programming can be a vital minis... more >>		Memory Book captures stories of Conferences in Upper New York An online “Memory Book” is available for all those who would like to share memories and celebrate people who have touched lives and brought God's love to others in the Conferences which will become the Upper New York Area this year. As United Methodists in Upper New York move into a new future, we give thanks for the people, places, and ministries where we have seen God at work.... more >>

Photos of doors needed Beginning in August, the WNY SPECTRUM and NCNY CONNECTIONS will be combined into a New York West Area publication. In line with “Rethink Church” we are looking for photos of doors of United Methodist Churches throughout the New York West Area to use in the new publication. Email photos to marilyn@wnyumc.org as soon as possible for inclusion. Doors will be added and or rotated in future issues, ... more >>