news stories Tagged “Episcopal Office”
Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez shares his message for Advent
December 4, 2023 / By Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez
Editor's note: The following video was released and sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The video transcript is provided. Click here to download a version that can be printed for easy sharing. Dear United Methodists of Upper New York, I greet you in the name of Jesus Christ, the source of our faith and hope. During the Advent season, we …more
From the desk of Bishop Héctor- Council of Bishops Fall 2023 meeting
November 15, 2023 / By Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23 Dear United Methodists in Upper New York, Grace and peace of our Savior, Jesus Christ, be with you. Over the past three weeks, I had the opportunity to experience our United Methodist connection in varied ways. Trip to Cambodia and Manila First, in mid-October, I traveled to Cambodia …more
Statement from the Council of Bishops on Hamas/Israel war: “Give Peace a Chance”
November 10, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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 for it. If Christ is our peace, then peace must be imperative (Resolution 6129: The United Methodist …more
Remembering Bishop Thomas B. Stockton
October 20, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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 Bishop in Residence at High Point University. He was born on July 26, 1930, in Winston Salem, NC. After receiving an A.B. …more
From the desk of Bishop Héctor- Closing remarks on disaffiliations
October 14, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor’s Note: The following is a transcript and video of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez' closing remarks following the Special Session of the UNY Annual Conference, which was held remotely on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 to ratify the fourth and last batch of church disaffiliations. “Friends, since I arrived in Upper New York in January, I have experienced United Methodists of …more
New York State Minimum Wage Increase effective Jan. 1, 2024
September 28, 2023 / By Tracy Rickett, UNY Human Resources Generalist / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The New York State minimum wage is changing starting in 2024. New York State Minimum Wage Increase Effective Jan. 1, 2024, New York State (NYS) minimum wage will increase to $15.00 per hour. In 2025 and 2026, NYS minimum wage will increase by $0.50 annually. Beginning in 2027, and each year thereafter, increases to the minimum wage will be indexed based on inflation by the U.S. Department of Labor consumer price index. The minimum …more
Explore the Holy Land with Bishop Héctor
September 25, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Holy Land pilgrimage originally planned for Sept. 2024 is postponed until 2025 due to the violence in the Middle East. Then he said, “Do not come near; take your sandals off your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” Exodus 3:5 ESV Journey through the Bible with Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez and experience the Fifth Gospel …more
A New Season Begins for the Conference Leadership Team
September 20, 2023 / By Shelby Winchell, UNY Director of Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19-20) The Conference Leadership Team (CLT) has a new membership configuration. The new configuration is part of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos-Núñez efforts to eliminate silos and …more
United Methodists encouraged to focus on love
September 5, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The Council of Bishops President Bishop Thomas J. Bickerton is calling on United Methodists to focus on love because the Church’s greatest success depends upon mutual love and meaningful relationships throughout the world. “The quality of our love for one another among Christians makes the church an effective witness for the gospel because it is what the human spirit longs for, dreams of and desired, …more
Service Information for Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar
July 21, 2023 / By UNY Communications / .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Editor's Note: The following email was sent to United Methodists of Upper New York on behalf of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez on July 21, 2023. Since distribution of this email, we have learned the service will begin at 11 a.m. and will be livestreamed. The following was sent on behalf of Bishop Devadhar's family on August 7, 2023: My family and I offer our …more