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Documentary shares story of Orangeburg Massacre which Bishop Matthews experienced personally
Written: 2/4/2010
The Rev. Dr. Marcus Matthews, Resident Bishop of the New York West Area (North Central and Western New York Conferences) of The United Methodist Church and soon to be Resident Bishop of the entire Upper New York Area, was a senior at South Carolina State University, a predominantly black college in ...

Letter received from Methodists in Haiti
Written: 2/2/2010
Bishop Joel N. Martinez, Interim, General Secretary, Board of Global Ministries and Bishop Janice R. Huie, Chairperson of Health & Relief, UMCOR are sharing a letter they recently received from the Rev. Gesner Paul, President of the Methodist Church of Haiti.  It expresses thanksgiving from...

Bishop Marcus Matthews addresses Leadership gathering
Written: 2/1/2010
About 150 key leaders of the Upper New York Area gathered in Liverpool New York on January 23 to hear updates and discuss development of our new conference.   Video of Bishop Matthews and other presenters available at Upper New York Channel  ...

UMCOR begins pilot aid project in HAITI
Written: 1/29/2010 3:01:59 PM
By Kathy L. Gilbert* 12:15 PM EST Jan. 29, 2010 | PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (UMNS) Six young Haitian Methodists spent an afternoon dividing 55-pound bags of rice and 100-pound bags of beans into family-sized portions to feed more than 160 families who have had little assistance since the Jan. 12 earth...

Congregations invited to help create Area Family album
Written: 1/29/2010
The Communications Task Force of the new conference in the Upper New York Area is inviting congregations to help create a "family album"   Send us a “family photo” of the life of your congregation – be creative! Include as many people as possible, in an a...

Written: 1/27/2010
Western New York Conference summer campers help others with flood bucket supplies WNY - Campers coming to Western New York Conference summer camps during the summers of 2007 and 2008 brought donations of Health Kit Supplies to provide to UMCOR for use with the needy. Over this two-year period ...

Emergency Response training planned in March
Written: 1/27/2010
UPPER NEW YORK - In the midst of the most turbulent storms, UMCOR is on the ground to ?help rebuild, walk with survivors and stay until the job is done. UMCOR's domestic disaster response personnel and specially-trained early response volunteer teams stand ready to be dispatched as storms ?develo...

Procedure released regarding ministries seeking Conference Advance Special status
Written: 1/27/2010
Applications due March 1, 2010 A process and procedure for ministries wanting to become a Conference Advance Special in the New Conference in upper New York was released last week. People with mission projects are encouraged to apply before the March 1, 2010 deadline. Agencies and Ministrie...

Mission trip to Red Bird planned
Written: 1/27/2010
Clifton Springs United Methodist Church will again send a mission team to Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Kentucky on spring break April 18 to 24. Several openings are available for youth age 15 and up, with an adult leader plus any other adults who would like to go. The cost is $280 per person, ...

Finger Lakes to host Healthy Congregations workshop
Written: 1/21/2010
FINGER LAKES DISTRICT - The Finger Lakes District is sponsoring a Healthy Congregations Workshop on February 26-27, 2010 at Geneva First United Methodist Church, 340 S. Main St., Geneva. The workshop will be led by Richard Blackburn of the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center and will run from 7:00 p.m...

Genesee Valley District plans Leadership Training Day
Written: 1/21/2010
Genesee Valley District will hold a Leadership Training Day: “informed to transform!” on Saturday February 6, 2010 at Rush United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A day of praise and worship, insightful teaching, and fellowship is planned, as well as a tasty meal. Morning Wor...

Seneca Street UMC issues thank you for support of Children’s Christmas Shoppe
Written: 1/21/2010
Seneca Street United Methodist Church appreciates the support they received this year which led to a successful Children’s Christmas Shoppe.  Their thank you letter follows. January 4, 2010 Seneca Street United Methodist Church 1218 Seneca Street Buffalo, NY 14210 Dear Friends:...

January resources
Written: 1/21/2010
WNY CONFERENCE MEDIA RESOURCE CENTER 131 JOHN MUIR DRIVE AMHERST, NEW YORK 14228 716-564-2316 www.wnyumc.org resource@wnyumc.org Sheila Rader, Resource Center Director HOW TO ORDER: Any United Methodist Church Group or individual may order and reserve materials from the WNY Conference...

Cornerstone District list dates to remember:
Written: 1/21/2010
February 16, 2010 – LDT Meeting 9:00  a.m. at Lakewood UMC February 16, 2010 – LDT Meeting 1:30 p.m. at Watts Flats UMC February 17, 2010 – LDT Meeting 9:00  a.m. at Little Valley UMC February 17, 2010 – LDT Meeting 1:30 p.m. at Mayville UMC March 6, 2010 &ndash...

Rethink Church sermon starters, resources available
Written: 1/21/2010
Rethink Church is offering sermon starters for the Lenten season to help reach seekers and connect in new ways with community. A Journey to Hope (http://www.umcom.org/site/c.mrLZJ9PFKmG/b.5629687/k.9FD8/Lenten_Resources.htm) begins on Ash Wednesday with an invitation to travel with Jesus to the c...

Team explores role of the Districts; seeks input
Written: 1/21/2010
As United Methodists in Upper New York become united in one conference, you are invited to offer your ideas about ministry in your district and your local congregation.  The team looking at the role of Districts in the new conference are seeking input through a survey.   Please download ...

Best way to respond to Haiti disaster remains giving to UMCOR
Written: 1/20/2010
Bishop Joel N. Martinez, Interim General Secretary of the General Board of Global Ministries is urging United Methodists to continue to respond to needs following the Haiti Earthquake with gifts to UMCOR. Bishop Martinez emphasized that the time is not right for sending volunteer teams, or even i...

Worship Resources available in response to Haiti disaster
Written: 1/15/2010
The General Board of Discipleship's current, but still growing list of Worship and Music Resources for Haiti Earthquate are available at http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?loc_id=739,1112,1198&act=nav_loc...

United Methodists to air message on CNN
Written: 1/15/2010
This spot will begin airing Saturday on CNN and CNN.com.   Nashville: In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, The United Methodist Church will air a specially produced television spot on CNN Headline News starting today and continuing through Monday, January 18. The 15-...

Asbury Theological Seminary announces new vice president of enrollment management and student services
Written: 1/14/2010
WILMORE, KY (January 8, 2010) – President Timothy C. Tennent announces the appointment of Kevin Bish as the vice president of enrollment management and student services at Asbury Theological Seminary effective March 1, 2010.  Bish will oversee all student-related services from marketin...