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Uniting Conference of Upper New York begins with prayer
Written: 6/19/2010
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, a...

Dr. Nathaniel L. Bishop appointed President of Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Written: 6/14/2010
   Dr. Nathaniel L. Bishop was appointed President of Jefferson College of Health Sciences by the JCHS Board of Directors Thursday, June 10.  Dr. Bishop has served as Interim President since April 2010 following the retirement of President Carol Seavor. Many in the New York West A...

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Images of Closing Conference
Written: 6/6/2010
Covenant Council report includes Genesee Valley Brass celebration of life of the Western New York Conference  some on an upbeat note Celebrating what has been and what will be the Genesee Valley Brass ended Covenant Council report with "When the Saints go Marching Home" as each memb...

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Closing session
Written: 6/5/2010
  Opening worship of the final Annual Conference session of the Western New York Conference  began with voices lifting up "Guide Me, O Thous Great Jehovah", prayer and the reading of Psalm 122.  Scripture Acts 20: 22-24  "If only I may finish my course to testi...

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God is in charge
Written: 6/5/2010
‘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. L...

Indiana Conference seeks Associate Director for Camping Ministries
Written: 6/4/2010
The Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks an ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR CAMPING MINISTRIES to lead a vital camping ministry for youth. Candidates must have expetise in growth management for camping ministry, and be knowledgeable of the mission and ministry of The United Methodist Chur...

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Amazing Saints
Written: 6/4/2010
Amazing Saints   “The legacy we have been given is rich and honorable,” the Rev. Dr. Deichmann Edwards said as she concluded the message for the last Memorial Service of the Western New York Annual Conference Friday evening.  “Now it is our turn.” Dr. Deichmann E...

Closing motions updated
Written: 6/1/2010
A new set of closing motions for the Western New York Conference are now available online and will download automatically.  The motions will be available in hard copy at Annual Conference on June 5.  The new motions are more detailed and replace those found on pages 52 and 53 of the Pre-Co...

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Thank You for gifts to Haiti issued
Written: 5/26/2010
Dear Bishop Marcus Matthews,   Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.  As the presidents of the General Board of Global Ministries, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and The Advance, we have witnessed the devastation caused by the earthquake that struc...

Casting call issued for Uniting Conference
Written: 5/24/2010
Do you want to be part of the Uniting Conference opening worship celebration? Here is your chance. Rick Sivers, who is directing the celebration, is looking for actors and actresses of all ages to help lead us into the new conference on Satruday, June 19 at the OnCenter in Syracuse. ...

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Bishop Matthews welcomes all to Uniting Conference
Written: 5/19/2010
Dear Members and Friends of the Albany and New York West Areas, "Grace to you and peace from God our Creator and the Lord Jesus Christ."  Philippians 1:2 In just one month we will gather at the OnCenter in Syracuse, New York to witness the uniting of the Troy, Wyoming, Western N...

Updated Plan of Union available online
Written: 5/6/2010
An updated Plan of Union is now available to download.  There is also a update without exhibits for those who want to mark up previously downloaded copies.  The Plan which will bring New York portions of Troy and Wyoming Conferences and all of North Central and Western New York Conferences...

Volunteers needed in Mississippi Conference
Written: 5/6/2010
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, f...

Intentional Christian Community coming to Endicott
Written: 5/3/2010
COMING: AN INTENTIONAL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY   IN ENDICOTT, NEW YORK First UMC of Endicott is establishing a residential Intentional Christian Community, focused on spiritual growth, outreach and service. If you are interested in this project and would like to know more, please contact us...

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4Word full of Spirit-filled worship
Written: 5/3/2010
4Word - the gathering of youth from Western New York, Troy, Wyoming, and North  Central New York Conferences - was filled with enthusiastic worship, moving testimonites, sharing, playing, and relationship building.   This year's event was held April 24 to 25 in Liverpool, NY.  ...

Older Adult Ministries Conference planned for Upper New York
Written: 5/3/2010
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 t...

New ACT looks toward future as face-to-face work completed
Written: 5/3/2010
Looking toward the future, the New Area Conference Team met on April 10 for their last face-to-face time of discernment before presenting their completed work to the new Upper New York Area Conference in June. Bishop Susan Hassinger, shared selected readings from Joshua 3 and 4 noting in particul...

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Conference leader certified to help expand church’s ministries to men
Written: 5/3/2010
George Ramseyer plans to use Internet avatar to reach men outside church BALWINSVILLE, N.Y. –– A North Central New York Conference man who has helped rebuild homes in the Gulf following Hurricane Katrina is available to help conference churches expand their ministries to men. Georg...

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Four days in Oaxaca State prison
Written: 5/3/2010
By John McClelland Copyright February 13, 2010 At 9:15am on February 3, 2010, I steeled myself to enter the Central Penitentiary in Oaxaca, Mexico. Having heard the stories of overcrowding, rampant drug use, filthy conditions, torture, inadequate food, poor health care, disease and corruption, m...

Spiritual discipline of fasting focus of UNY Wesleyan Covenant Fast Group
Written: 5/3/2010
Eight people, clergy and lay, in the new Upper New York conference formed a “support group” in Lent 2010 to support one another as they fast (not eat for a 24 hour period) as they support alleviating world hunger. An invitation is extended to any and all fastors or those who might lik...