news stories Tagged “Communications”
Bishop Webb dedicates DAV van
November 10, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
On Nov. 7, Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb dedicated a Ford Flex van to the Syracuse Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapter during the eighth annual CNY Veterans Day Parade & Expo at the Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairground in Syracuse. The parade and expo’s purpose was "Thanking Our Veterans" of every generation and conflict, and what better way to thank …more
BobbleWebbs are in
November 9, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Africa 360 Steering Team – which helps facilitate the Upper New York Conference’s holistic plan for health and education initiatives in Africa – has created a bobble head of Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb. More affectionately known as “BobbleWebb,” the polyresin nodder serves as a fundraiser for Africa 360. The bobble head was featured in the summer issue of the Advocate. If you …more
Mohawk DS encourages: Abide in Christ, stay close to the source of life
October 28, 2015 / By Christian Vischi / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Click here to view photos of the installation service. Mohawk District Superintendent the Rev. Abel Roy has put a few miles on his car. When he accepted the appointment this spring as one of the newest Upper New York Conference district superintendents, Rev. Roy began a transition from the Niagara Frontier District – specifically Springville – to the Mohawk District office in New Hartford, just over 200 miles as the crow …more
Bishop’s Retreat guest speaker: Want vital ministries? Keep your eyes ‘wide open’
October 27, 2015 / By Christian Vischi / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
If only that barbecue sauce just had a dash more balsamic vinegar. But you’re not on the committee. A flood light would make the back parking lot so much safer. But you’re not on the Board of Trustees. If only the Vacation Bible School program just used a video segment. But you are not on that ministry team. So you say to yourself, maybe someday I …more
Update: What’s been happening with the FACT process?
October 16, 2015 / By Susan Ranous
I hope you have had the opportunity to read the full FACT report, which has been available on the Upper New York Conference website. As you may recall, five teams were created based on five basic categories of concerns that were identified in the FACT report. Those teams have been busy meeting over the last several months. Some work has been done by the FACT teams and others in our …more
UNY asked to fill shoe boxes for Red Bird Mission
October 9, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
When you think about filling shoeboxes around Thanksgiving, Samaritan’s Purse’s ministry probably comes to mind. But there is a stateside ministry that also needs your supplies: Red Bird Mission. The Red Bird Mission and Clinic in Beverly, Ky., has provided ministries in the Appalachian Mountains region since 1921. Today, the need remains critical in this isolated, rural, distressed area. Chronic poverty, lack of jobs, poor housing, and …more
Update: BCBS breech impacts UNY Healthflex members
October 9, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
On Sept. 9, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) informed HealthFlex that unauthorized users accessed the Excellus BCBS systems. Click here for more information about the information breech. Excellus is a member of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association that operates in upstate New York. At that time, we did not have any additional information regarding impact to HealthFlex participants. We have now been given the list …more
Palermo UMC aims to help its community one class at a time
October 2, 2015 / By Kathleen Rubino / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
It all started with a research project for a class taught by the Rev. Craig French, retired, at the Course of Study Extension School of Wesley Theological Seminary in Buffalo. Rev. French challenged his students to discover the needs of their communities by interviewing key leadership individuals. Pastor Tammie Chawgo-Nipper, serving at the Palermo and North Volney United Methodist churches, took the project seriously. She began by interviewing a school …more
GBGM missionaries make a difference in Israel and Palestine
October 2, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
General Board of Global Ministries Missionaries the Rev. Alex Awad and his wife, Brenda, have volunteered in Israel/Palestine for the past 26 years. The couple recently returned to the Upper New York Conference – the couple served as peace and justice educators in upstate New York from 1990 to 1991 – to share their experience through the years in Israel/Palestine. Both teachers from Georgia, the two have dedicated their time …more
See, Know, Love World Communion Sunday Worship Liturgy available
September 28, 2015 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
While not everyone can be in attendance for the See, Know, Love Northeastern Jurisdiction (NEJ) Transformational Leadership Conference’s World Communion Sunday service – which closes the Hershey, Pa., event – churches across the NEJ can unite by using the same worship liturgy. Below are links to worship materials that can be used on World Communion Sunday (Oct. 4). The materials include a bulletin insert, the full text of The …more