Northern Flow/Mohawk

Weekly Newsletter

September 26 2024

Northern Flow/Mohawk District Office

I will be out of the office on Tuesday October 1st and Wednesday October 2nd.

I will be back in the office Thursday morning and will answer all emails and phone calls at that time.

Contacting Northern Flow/Mohawk District Office

If you are trying to reach the district office please use the following information:

DS Rev. Weeden mikeweeden@unyumc.org

Email tammymcadam@unyumc.org

Phone 315-535-5149

Mailing Address PO Box 208 Gouverneur NY 13642

Office Hours Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Mohawk 2024 Charge Conference Schedule

October 26, 9:30 a.m. Hosted by Hosted by Point Rock

Hawkinsville

Lee Center

Point Rock

Taberg

Florence

October 26, 1:30 p.m. Hosted by Prospect

Trenton

Ohio

Prospect

Remsen

South Lewis Parish

November 9, 9:30 a.m. Hosted by Clinton

Clinton

Utica New Harvest

New Hartford

Clark Mills

Lairdsville

Deansboro

Madison

November 9, 1 p.m. Hosted by St. Paul’s –

Sherril

Vernon

Vernon Center

Vienna

Oneida First

Oneida St. Paul’s

North Western

November 9, 4:00 p.m. Hosted by West Monroe

Cleveland

Camden

Bernards Bay

West Monroe

Constantia

November 10, 1:30 Hosted by Hosted by Frankfort-Ilion: Morning Star

Middleville

Herkimer First

Morning Star/- Frankfort

Newport

Sauquoit Valley

West Schuyler

Maynard

November 10^th 4:15 p.m. Hosted by West Moreland

Delta

Rome First

New London

Westmoreland

Lowell

Whitesboro Trinity

Northern Flow 2024 Charge Conference Schedule

December 7 10:00 a.m. Hosted by Gouverneur

Depeyster

Edwards

South Edwards

Ogdensburg

Gouverneur

North Gouverneur

October 27, 1:30 p.m. Hosted by Dekalb Jct.

Dekalb Junction

Russell

Degrasse

Hermon

Heuvelton

November 13, 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Beaver Falls

Beaver Falls

Lowville

Carthage

Beaver Valley

Martinsburg

Barnes Corners

Saturday., November 16 10 a.m. Hosted by Potsdam

Canton

Potsdam

Madrid

Brasher Falls

St. Regis Falls

West Stockholm

Brushton

Saturday. November 16, 2 p.m. Hosted by Massena First

Massena First

Massena Grace

Hogansburg

Raymondville

Waddington

Norwood

Norfolk

Sunday, November 17, 4 p.m. Hosted by Cape Vincent

Omar Fishers Landing

Redwood

Cape Vincent

Clayton

Depauville

Alexandria Bay

Three Mile Bay/Point Peninsula

Saturday, November 23^rd 9:30 Hosted by Pulaski

Belleville

Henderson

Ellisburg

Adams

Sulphur Springs

Pulaski

Sandy Creek

Mannsville/Lorraine

November 23, 1 p.m. Hosted by Watertown Asbury

Watertown Asbury

Watertown First

Black River

Brownville

Dexter

November 23, 4 p.m. Hosted by Great Bend

Harrisville

Great Bend

Champion

Natural Bridge

Evans Mills

Philadelphia

November 24 2:30 Hosted by Malone

Malone

Chateaugay

Brainardsville

Burke

Constable

Owls Head

Chasm Falls

Camp Aldersgate

Fall Work Day #2

Join us for a work day on October 26th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

We will be packing up our sports equipment, shutting down cabins, and taking care of other end-of-season tasks!

If at any time through out the year, your church has a change in leadership please contact the district office as soon as that change is made.

This includes SPRC Chairs, treasurers, etc..

Please include all contact information including a valid email address.

Thank you!

You can send the information to tammymcadam@unyumc.org

CONFERENCE NEWS & INFORMATION

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Answering the Call, a guidebook for group mentoring of candidates for ordained ministry, is now available from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

The new candidacy guidebook provides a more robust discussion of United Methodist beliefs and defines the sharp distinction between the discernment and application processes. It includes a guide to assist mentors as they lead discussions and prepare mentor reports.

The guidebook also features two new chapters to help candidates fully understand health considerations and educational expenses.

"Our hope with this new edition is that we have been responsive to conferences as they have developed a model for mentoring in candidacy groups as well as addressing some of the emerging needs of candidates regarding health and financial literacy," says the Rev. Meg Lassiat. Director of candidacy, mentoring and conference relations at Higher Education and Ministry, Lassiat edited the candidacy guidebook.

Candidates and conference representatives can order the new guidebook through UMCARES, www.umcares.org. An electronic version of the guidebook is currently available.

UMVIM Team Leader Training – Mission Leadership

Date: October 5th

Location: Upper New York Conference Center, Liverpool, NY

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Are you interested in leading mission journeys, either locally or abroad? This intensive training session, led by Ray Yarnell, NEJ Volunteers in Mission Coordinator, will equip you with essential skills, including:

Spiritual Leadership
Mission Safety and Health
Cultural Competency
Understanding Poverty
Types of Mission Service
Preparing for Your Journey

By the end of this session, you'll have the tools and confidence needed to effectively lead mission journeys. Lunch and all training materials are included.

Early Response Team (ERT) Basic Training

Date: October 5th

Location: Upper New York Conference Center, Liverpool, NY

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Early Response Teams (ERTs) provide critical assistance in the aftermath of disasters, focusing on essential tasks like tarping roofs and minor repairs. This training will teach you how to support disaster survivors effectively, covering:

Phases of Disaster Response
Safety Protocols
Essential Skills (e.g., roof tarping, debris removal, cleaning out flooded homes)

After completing the training and passing a background check, you’ll be eligible for a three-year ERT badge. This training is ideal for those physically capable of responding to natural disasters, both locally and beyond.

Registration Fee: $35 (Includes training materials, lunch, background check, and ID badge). Participants must be 18 years or older.

Any questions, please email kristinaclark@unyumc.org

Certified Lay Servants

Did you know you are able to take Lay Servant Courses online through Be A Disciple? They offer courses you can take that you can get credit for with your district. All you need to do is let the office know along with proof of completion and it will go in your record! For more information please click here

If you wish, you can bring a donation for :

It Takes a Village Diaper Bank

This outreach supports families with young children in Waterville and surrounding areas by providing essential items.

Please make your reservation by September 28th

Contact Sharon Parker

Call or text 315-225-4156 or

Email – mvuwif@gmail.com

SEE YOU ON THE 5^TH!

United Women in Faith Annual Fall Rummage Sale at the Canton United Methodist Church 41 Court St, Canton, NY 13617 will be held on the following dates:

Thursday, October 3rd 4 -7 p.m.

Friday, October 4th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, October 5th 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Bag Sale)

We will begin to accept gently used household items such as clothing, children's toys, and books beginning Sunday, September 29th to Wednesday October 2nd.

No electronics, computers, computer hardware, or televisions will be accepted.

Norwood UMC

SPAGETTI AND MEATBALL DINNER.

October 2nd

Norwood United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall

from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Eat in or take out, however, pre-orders are required by calling

315-262-5822.

Heuvelton UMC

44 Lisbon Street

Heuvelton

Friday, October 11 at 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 12 at 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sale with include clothing, household items, toys, games, puzzles, books, etc.

Heuvelton UMC

Free Will Dinner

Meat loaf, scalloped potatoes, veggie, apple crisp, drinks At Heuvelton UMC, 44 Lisbon Street, Heuvelton

Thursday, Sept 26 at 4:00 - 5:30pm

The dinner is free. Any donations are accepted with many thanks. Any donations will help our food pantry and missions.

Take out dinners may be available depending on how many are eating in. We reserve the right to limit large orders of take outs, and may ask that take out orders wait.

District(s) Staff

District Superintendent

Rev. Michael Weeden

mikeweeden@unyumc.org

Superintendency Administrative Assistant

Tammy McAdam

tammymcadam@unyumc.org

District Lay Leader Northern Flow

Brenda Shelmidine

shelmidinebrenda@gmail.com

District Lay Leader Mohawk

Mark Adsit

madsit.dinossausage@yahoo.com