June 19th, 2020 Oneonta District News for you
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Weekly Spiritual Practice
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Upper New York Assistant Director of Vital Congregations for Spiritual Life, the Rev. Nancy Dibelius, has been providing videos of helpful spiritual practices to help deepen people's relationship to God during this difficult time.
This week, Rev. Dibelius guides us through the spiritual practice of Protestant prayer beads.
Click here
to watch her video.
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NEW -
UNY clergy are eligible for 1 CEU from BOM
The Upper New York Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) has approved the following motion: It is moved that all clergy, including local pastors, and all Certified Lay Ministers serving as leaders of congregations, shall be eligible to receive one (1) CEU from the Board of Ordained Ministry, for leading congregations through the COVID-19 pandemic in the Upper New York Conference.
Eligible clergy would apply for the certification by Dec. 1, 2020 and would need to briefly share in a paragraph for two, the nature of the work during the
New York State PAUSE
, how it worked, and what the response was. Eligible Clergy and CLMs would then receive a CEU certificate.
BOM’s policy on this would be as follows: Pastors would apply for the CEU by filling out a short form, with a paragraph, describing what they did to keep churches connected and how it worked. Certificates would then be issued by BOM.
Click here
to fill out the form. The deadline to submit the form to BOM is Dec. 1, 2020. The form should be emailed to Pastor Bob Kolvik-Campbell at
[email protected]
or sent by regular mail to Bob Kolvik-Campbell, Christ Church UMC, 417 Park Street, Sherrill, NY 13461.
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NEW -
Dismantling racism resource
The UMC will lead a sustained and coordinated effort beginning now and continuing through General Conference, August 29 to September 7, 2021, to actively engage in the ministry of dismantling racism and promoting racial justice. The UNY Conference Communications team will regularly share worship, advocacy, and educational resources to help with this important campaign.
This week, we recommend graphics you can use on social media to promote the need to end racism. Use the hashtag #EndRacism and
click here
to access graphics you can use.
6/18/2020
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NEW - Lay Servant Courses Via Zoom
Adirondack Lay Servant Ministries is offering the following courses via Zoom:
Spiritual Gifts
(Advanced Course)
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 9 & 14
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 23
Course fee is $15
United Methodist Polity
(Advanced Course)
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11 & 25
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 29
Course fee is $15
Leading Prayer
(Advanced Course)
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. August 6 & 13
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. August 15
Please note that dates & times may change
For more information or to register for any of these courses, please contact Adirondack Lay Servant Ministries Registrar,
[email protected]
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Imagine no Racism approved as an advanced course in UNY
Great news for Lay Servant Ministries! Imagine No Racism (INR) has been approved as an advanced course for Upper New York. The curriculum, which has a deeply spiritual foundation, has been formatted as a 10-hour course including videos, conversations, and experiential learning. An INR facilitator will lead each course. Each District has at least three trained facilitators who will guide the conversation as the participants experience vital concepts dealing with racism in today’s world. The goal of this experience is to develop each lay servant’s ability to be an ally who walks with people of color to build relationships and take action for justice.
Stay connected to the Conference communications platforms for more details to come.
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Are you, or someone you know, interested in caring for or improving your church's program of history?
The General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church will be offering a Local Church Historian School in 2020 for church historians---or anyone interested in the story of their church.
This is the same school developed and offered by the Indiana Conference in the past---now updated---and being offered by the General Commission on Archives and History to any United Methodist church globally.*
The Local Church Historian School curriculum will cover a wide range of skills necessary to become a "complete" church historian. Participating congregations will benefit from a new consciousness of their heritage and legacy and be motivated to study their unique stories and proclaim it to those around them.
The Book of Discipline says our Conference is "to encourage and assist the local churches in preserving their records, compiling their histories and celebrating their heritage...." This school provides United Methodists the opportunity to do just that.
The school will begin on September, 14, 2020. Plan now to use this opportunity to ensure that the heritage of each of our churches will be celebrated and that each church can receive the full benefit of its own amazing story.
*The only prerequisite for the Local Church Historian School is access to dependable email service. (Minimal computer skills are required.)
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Deadlines for Annual Reports
is July 15th
Deadline for the following Reports:
·
Report of Trustees
·
Report of the Finance Committee
·
2019 Local Church Financial Audit
these reports due date have been extended until July 15, 2020.
Thanks to the Oneonta district churches who have submitted these reports!
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UNY Summer Camp Programs Suspended
T
he Upper New York (UNY) Communications Team has prepared a video featuring the UNY Camp & Retreat Ministries (CRM) Lead Team.
By now, you probably know that the UNY CRM Lead Team had to make the difficult decision to suspend their Summer Camps at all the camp sites (Asbury Retreat Center, Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center, Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center, Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center, and Skye Farm Camp & Retreat Center) with the safety of staff and campers in mind.
Click here
to hear the heart-felt message in this video.
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Bishop Webb Announces Clergy Appointments
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb and the Upper New York Conference announce eight ad interim appointments and eight retirements pending approval of clergy session.
View the full list of changes
here
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
The
Oneonta District office
remains closed. We are working remotely and Office hours will vary day to Day.
The
Upper New York Conference Center
in Liverpool, including the Episcopal office and Crossroads District office, will remain closed to the public until Tuesday September 8, the day after Labor Day at the earliest.
The
Upper New York Annual Conference
will be an essential business only session on Saturday, October 3, at the Oncenter in Syracuse. Details will be shared when available.
General Conference
The quadrennial legislative event will take place on August 29 - September 7, 2021, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Click here
to read more.
Jurisdictional Conferences
The Jurisdictional Conferences in the United States will be held November 10-12, 2021. The days prior to and after can be used at the discretion of each Jurisdictional Conference.
Click here t
o read more.
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Stay Informed, Up-To-Date Through These Links:
UNY Notes
-Include notices From the Desk of Bishop Webb; Alerts; Announcements; Prayer requests; Death Notices; Camp & Retreat info
Weekly Digest
- Sent every Wednesday. It will include a listing of all of the new information available.
This will help reduce the amount of e-news announcements coming to your computers.
Another great resource is the
UMCOM newslette
r. To subscribe,
click here
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How to get help from UNY Conference for...
Regular needs or questions, contact the Conference
(
315) 898-2000 or email:
[email protected]
and leave a message including what assistance
you are seeking and it will be given to the right person to respond to you.
Technical or creative needs such as online Bible studies/meetings,
live streaming worship, or online giving
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Conference Office Address:
The Upper New York Conference
United Methodist Center
7481 Henry Clay Blvd
Liverpool, N.Y. 13088
Office is closed at this time!
Phone: 315-898-2000 Toll Free: (same) 1-855-424-7878
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Please note the new Mailing Address for the Oneonta District Office is as follows:
Oneonta District Office UMC
C/OTeresa Wood
28 Orchard Street
Oneonta NY 13820
The physical address of the office remains the same:
64 Chestnut Street, Oneonta NY 13820
"Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by... living the gospel of Jesus Christ and to be God's love with our neighbors in all places."
Your Partner in Ministry at the Oneonta District Office
Teresa Wood, Administrative Assistant
Fax - 607-353-1034
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