UNY welcomes Colleen Boyea

Colleen Boyea joins Upper New York as the Administrative Assistant for Missional Excellence. In her new role, she will be supporting several ministries and Conference teams, including the Rev. Dr. Aaron Bouwens, who serves as the Director of Missional Excellence. Colleen began her work at the United Methodist Center in Liverpool on May 1. 

When Nature Calls podcast series, Episode 3: Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center

On the Mission, Season 2: When Nature Calls focuses on the Upper New York Camp & Retreat Ministries. This six-week series features highlights from UNY Camp & Retreat Centers around the theme, "The Water of Life."

In Episode 3, learn what makes Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center unique to Program Director, Rev. Theresa Eggleston, and Ministry assistant, Kaylee Parish.

Bishop Moore-Koikoi to be the 2023 Commissioning and Ordination speaker at Annual Conference

We are pleased to announce that the speaker for the 2023 Service of Commissioning and Ordination is Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi. Bishop Moore-Koikoi is the resident bishop of the Western Pennsylvania and Susquehanna Conferences. The Ordination Servie is being held at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena in Syracuse on June 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Children learning how to love themselves and others at Watertown First UMC

When the Rev. Anne Canfield was appointed to Watertown First United Methodist Church in 2019, she had one child in her church. Rev. Canfield was determined to change that. Today, she has 26 children enrolled in a free Wednesday afternoon childcare program called "A Little Child Will Lead Us."

Bridge May 2023 Issue I

This issue of the Bridge focuses on Holy Communion, including some FAQs from The United Methodist Church and a reflection from Daniel Bradley, pastor at Faith Journey UMC.

UNY UWF project grant applications being accepted

The Upper New York United Women in Faith (UWF) Project Grants are available to non-profit community and faith-based organizations which follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and address the needs of women, children, and youth within the boundaries of the Upper New York Conference. The application deadline is May 23, 2023. 

Bishop Burgos Núñez announces clergy appointments

After the prayerful discernment of the Upper New York Cabinet, Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez announces the following appointments. All appointments, unless otherwise noted, are effective July 1, 2023.

Sign up for archives workday

Do you have a love of history? Do you appreciate caring for records and artifacts? Are you versed in the ways of The United Methodist Church? Are you willing to sort through boxes and scan for important documents? Are you just plain willing to help? Then, the Conference Commission on Archives and History invites you to a workday June 10, 2023 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., come for the whole day or just part.

National Day of Prayer is tomorrow, May 4

Don’t forget to pray for our nation tomorrow. The National Day of Prayer is the first Thursday of every May. This day observance, designated by the United States Congress, asks people “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” Help inspire your congregation to participate with this Chuck Knows Church episode.

Free outreach tools for churches

Invite your neighbors to worship and celebrate with you using customizable outreach tools. For a limited time, United Methodist Communications is giving churches a $200 credit for promotional tools. You can create the design and customize items with your church's name, website, worship times, or anything else. There is no minimum amount you need to spend to receive the credit. Just use the promo code UMCFA23 at checkout. Act fast as this is available on a first-come, first-served basis and can only be used once per church. 

May 2023 Media Resource Center newsletter

The Media Resource Center is a free lending library funded by designated donations and runs by a dedicated volunteer group. There is a multitude of DVD studies, curricula, and support materials for your use. This month’s newsletter features a book review of “The Power of a Whisper” by Bill Hybels and ways to make a monetary donation to the resource center. Click here for the online ordering catalog. Please allow for a timely response as orders are processed one day a week.

Global Ministries meetings focus on mission in Africa

The board of United Methodist Global Ministries met for the first time outside the U.S. to collaborate with African United Methodists on mission work and the shared goal of helping the church in Africa become self-sustaining. During the board meeting, $5 million in funding was approved for the Yambasu Agriculture Initiative.

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