News and Updates for Upstate Pastors!

Ministry Team Retreat

Don't Wait!!

Register for Ministry Team Retreat!

Ministry Team Retreat for District Licensed and Ordained pastors and their spouses (if applicable) will be November 6-9, 2025. We will be gathering in Penn Yan at the Hampton Inn.

We have added a day at the beginning, if you want to come and have an unplanned rest in a beautiful location on the lake! The retreat will begin on November 7th with dinner and a worship service.

We will be blessed to have Dr. Doug Hardy and his wife, Rev. Anne Hardy, as our speakers!

To guarantee a room, register by October 15th!

Pastors' Prayer Zoom

Save these Dates in your Calendar!

Upcoming Pastors' Prayer Zooms:

October 14th, 8 am or 7 pm

November 11th, 8 am or 7 pm

Advent Resource for Pastors

Changed in the Waiting: A Pastor's Resource

Pastors! We want to resource you well as you lead your church. One way we are doing this is by offering the Advent Pastor's Resource for a discount. Use the code NEWY to receive a $10 off this resource.

Life Long Learning

Hey Pastors — We are halfway through the 2025-2026 church year!

All pastors are required to complete 20+ hours of Lifelong Learning each year. Now is a good time to update and check your registry. Please list your learning hours on the registry. If you are new to the district or licensed ministry, please log in and update your district information. If you are enrolled in a qualified higher education program, you may be exempt from reporting lifelong learning hours.

Email the district office if you have any questions.

Lifelong Learning Registry

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