news stories Tagged “Connectional Ministries”
Three pastors create a sermon song
February 16, 2016 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
“My remembrance of sin, aches in my heart Bruised and confused, unable to start I feel stuck in a rut, unable to be a righteous reflection, a likeness of Thee made from ashes, and dust to dust made from ashes, and dust to dust” The Rev. Brian Fellows, the Rev. Abigail Browka, and the Rev. Robert Kolvik-Campbell have worked hard over the past two years to build relationships …more
Forum to discuss human sexuality and Biblical interpretation
February 16, 2016 / By Kathleen Rubino / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Upper New York Conference's Human Sexuality Task Force will host a forum on "Human Sexuality and Biblical Interpretation" from 1-4 p.m. on March 5 at the Liverpool First United Methodist Church. In addition to on-site seating, the event will be live-streamed. "Live video streaming can be accessible worldwide, allowing a large audience from all over the nation to attend from the comfort and convenience of their own home, …more
Rush UMC hosts mosquito golf fundraiser for Africa 360
February 9, 2016 / By the Rev. Cathy Hall Stengel
On Jan. 27, more than 100 children and adults showed up at the Rush United Methodist Church to help eradicate malaria and support Africa University. We played nine holes of what we called “Mosquito Golf,” the non-official name of our nine-hole miniature golf course. The holes were all made by the congregation, some incredibly elaborate and others simple but fun. Between this and another fundraiser, we exceeded our initial pledge …more
Item of interest: Binghamton District to host children’s church ministries workshop
February 9, 2016 / By Lynne Kimpland
I was recently asked by the Binghamton District Leadership Team to develop and conduct a workshop on how to implement or recharge children's ministries and programs in the life of our churches. This would include Christian education programs such as Sunday school and children's church, children's choirs, seasonal community events, and special programs. The free workshop is called “Fruitful Game Plans for Implementing Children's …more
Albany District congregants learn Christian caring skills
February 9, 2016 / By Pastor Denise Gisotti
On Feb. 1-2, disciples of Jesus Christ from five different congregations in the Albany District gathered at the First United Methodist Church in Delmar to learn Christian caring skills for outreach and visiting the sick and homebound. This model, entitled “Sharing Your Hope,” was designed and administered by the Rev. Rebecca Naber, pastor at the Baker Memorial UMC in East Aurora and Chair of the UNY Conference Older …more
Alabama-Basom UMC’s Quilting Ministry makes big impact
February 2, 2016 / By Matt Wiltrout
On a mild day in mid-December 2015, I sat down to coffee and cookies with the women who make up the Prayer Quilt Ministry at the Alabama-Basom United Methodist Church. Under the commotion of the small crowd that gathered for the church’s Christmas fellowship party, they shared the history and successes of their small ministry that has touched people around the globe. The ministry began in October 2004, when a …more
Task force to host forum on on ‘Human Sexuality and Biblical Interpretation’
January 28, 2016 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Rev. Dr. Spencer-Miller and Dr. ArnoldThe Upper New York Conference's Human Sexuality Task Force will host a forum on "Human Sexuality and Biblical Interpretation" from 1-4 p.m. on March 5 at the Liverpool United Methodist Church. In addition to on-site seating, the event will be live-streamed. Rev. Dr. Althea Spencer-Miller, professor at Drew Theology School in New Jersey, and Dr. Bill T. Arnold, professor at Asbury Theological Seminary in …more
Africa 360 Lenten Devotional now available
January 26, 2016 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Inspired by the example set in 2012 by the North Texas Annual Conference and its Lenten Study Guide, “Seeds of Hope,” the Upper New York Conference decided to create its own Lenten Devotional for Africa 360 – the UNY Conference’s holistic plan for health and education initiatives in Africa that benefits Imagine No Malaria and Africa University. Clergy and laity from across the Upper New York Conference have …more
Missionaries respond to UMKR press release
January 25, 2016 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Last week, the Upper New York Conference posted a press release, which announced the decision by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church to direct Wespath Investment Management to divest from the two Israeli banks that it held in its portfolios and further, to declare the five largest Israeli banks off limits for investment. In response to this news, United Methodist missionaries who have …more
UM Kairos Response welcomes pension fund exclusion, diverstment to Israeli banks
January 21, 2016 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Upper New York Conference Task Force on Peace with Justice in Palestine/Israel is encouraging the sharing of a press release by United Methodist Kairos Response which announces the decision by General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (GBPHB) of The United Methodist Church to direct Wespath Investment Management - a division of the GBPHB that manages the denomination's $20 billion Pension and Health Benefits Fund - to divest …more