Oneonta District Newsletter
February 22nd, 2017
"Living the gospel of Jesus Christ and Being God's love with our neighbors in all places."
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Some things to give up for Lent:
Embarrassment about sharing faith in word and deed
Resignation that you and your church will never see better days
The illusion that God is no longer in control
Lack of desire to relate to those who see differently than you do
Unwillingness to change for the sake of following God's unfolding plan
Hyper-busyness that leaves no room for prayer and reflection
Some things to add on for Lent:
Simple, natural, respectful sharing of faith and good news
Bold expectation that God will use you and your church as a vessel of love
Renewed trust that all is in God's powerful hands
New initiative to connect with and understand someone who has a different perspective
Openness to the new vision God is casting
Intentional time and space for spiritual communion with Christ
May the Lenten season arrive with renewed blessing for each of you.
In Christ, Everett
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Please keep Pastor Richard Howard in your prayers - Rich is in Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City ,undergoing some tests for an infection of unknown origin .
Please continue to keep Mary Ann, Lyle Linder and their family in your prayers. Mary Ann is still at Bassett Hospital Cooperstown and has been showing some improvement the last few days. Mary Ann & Lyle are very thankful for all your prayers, cards, rides and kindness!
Rev. Jan McClary Rowel (Retired Oneonta District Superintendent) Continue to keep Jan in your prayers as she takes on another round of chemotherapy for precautionary measures.
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| ck District Events - SAVE THESE DATES |
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Event
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Details
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March 5th
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Oneonta District's Listening Session with CF&A (Conference Budget review)
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March 11th
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dCOM - LLP Interviews (Snow date March 18th)
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Elm Park UMC @ 8:30 am - 1:00 PM
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March 21st
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Lenten Day Apart for District Clergy -
Save the DATE - Cheryl Lyon, Spiritual director, lay servant, and life coach will be the retreat leader - Stay tuned for more details
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11 AM-4 PM at Calvery Hill Retreat Center - 290 Chestnut St. Oneonta NY 13820
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April 1st
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Spring District Days
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Location & Time TBA
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April 2nd
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Bishop to preach at Cobleskill UMC
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Cobleskill UMC
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June 1 - 3
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Upper New York Annual Conference
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OnCenter - Syracuse NY
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lick e Important DATES TO REMEMBER:  |
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EZRA Statistical Reporting
 Great news to report , We did it !!
As of Saturday Feb 18th our Oneonta District had 100% of the Statistics COMPLETED for 2016!! A big Thank you so much to you all!!
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Also due by Feb 15th, 2017 were the following reports below :
If you have not already done so please
Mail completed copy of each to the Oneonta District Office - PO Box 668, Oneonta NY 13820
Due Wednesday, March 15, 2017 -Local Church Audit -The 2016 annual audit of your church financial records is due in the District Office
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 NEW- IMPORTANT - We are Looking for Equalization Members to Annual Conference
Annual Conference is Thurs., June 1 through Sat., June 3, 2017. If you would like to be considered as a Oneonta District Equalization Member, please talk with your pastor or worship leader and
fill out the application here, then return it to the District office no later than March 8th.
Thank you!
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| SAVE THE DATES Oneonta District SPRING Lay Servant School |
NEW- Oneonta District SPRING Lay Servant
Sa
turday April 22nd and 29th
at Elm Park UMC
Classes will be as follows
1) Basic
2) Prayer Class
3) Justice in Everyday Life - by Rev. Nancy Hale
More Details to come
Time - TBA
Registration Process - TBA
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- What's going on at YOUR Church ???
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NEW - Schoharie Region Kicks off a Series of Winter Workshops with Children's Ministry -
A new initiative in the eastern part of our district is focusing on discipleship, or "inreach" as we call it, through a series of workshops this winter. The first workshop was on Sunday School and Children's Ministry on February 4.
Click here to read more
Winter VBS February 20-24 1:00-3:30
Ahoy, all ye who love Christ and his children! The churches of Unadilla are excited to bring you The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything for a Winter Vacation Bible School to be held
February 20-24 from 1:00-3:30 P.M. at The Unadilla United Methodist Church hall will be transformed into a fun pirate adventure where children ages 3-Middle School will ride the high seas of adventure through breathtaking Bible Stories, lively worship, action-packed games, and amazing science experiences. For information contact Claudia Jenkins at 563-7713 or
cjgs@frontiernet.net.
The Legacy Of Prayer -
Class Offered at Elm Park United Methodist Church
Two opportunities to attend! Open to all & anyone!
First one - Sundays 2/19 and 2/26 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Second one - Saturday 2/25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(bring your lunch) Class is Free of charge
Contact Pastor Donna at (607) 237-8756 or
pastordonna76@gmail.com
no later than February 13th so materials can be prepared
NEW - First Oneonta UMC - is proud to present Singing Impressionist - Entertainer Eric Kearns "Voices of Legends
Show".
Saturday March 25 7pm Show Time Doors open at 6
If you want to have a fun-filled evening and be serenaded by an amazing guy who has not one but many stunning vocal
transformations you will want to come to this event. His voice range is from the young and old artists as well as male and
female artists including but not limited to Neil Diamond, Dean Martin, Elvis, Rod Stewart, Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra,
Chubby Checker, Willie Nelson, Louis Armstrong, Cher, The Temptations and even Kermit the Frog. When you listen to
him you will think each of these artists are in the room with you.
want to get tickets to see him in person. Currently he is touring and entertaining in Florida and will be making a return trip to
our area. He performed about 18 months ago in Cooperstown.
Money raised from this event will benefit FUMC and the YMCA Programs and Scholarships.
Tickets are available now by calling the First United Methodist Church at 432-4102 and asking for Jeff or you stop
by the Oneonta YMCA on Ford Avenue.
General admission tickets are $15 and Senior's 60 and older are $12. Only 200
tickets will be sold and concessions will be available. Don't delay as they will go fast.
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NEW - Job posting for a full-time
Maintenance Assistant - Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center
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NEW - Albany District Youth ministry is hosting an overnight event that is open to all districts. This weekend Feb 24-25th .
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| 2 Jason Moore workshops offered |
Jason Moore workshop offered ON MOHAWK DISTRICT!
Join nationally-known worship coach and author, Jason Moore, on Friday, March 3, 2017, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the New Hartford First United Methodist Church, 105 Genesee Street, New Hartford, NY, as he presents
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5 Things Your Visitors are Thinking but Won't Ask"
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He shares lessons learned from years of secretly worshiping in churches, large and small. Jason will help identify what the most pressing issues are for new visitors and how to address them with easy-to-implement ideas and systematic steps.
Cost: Absolutely free
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We want everyone to come so the District is paying this time to encourage you!
5 Things will include instruction on how to develop and train a more intentional/welcoming hospitality team, how to and why develop a formal child check-in procedure, how to do audit signage, and what to do with your existing space. All of these things and so much more will help you recognize what you may have been missing for years.
Registration info is coming soon through the Conference website
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Join nationally-known worship coach and author, Jason Moore, on
Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rush UMC, as he presents
5 Things Your Visitors are Thinking but Won't Ask. He shares lessons learned from years of secretly worshiping in churches, large and small. Jason will help identify what the most pressing issues are for new visitors and how to address them with easy-to-implement ideas and systematic steps.
Cost:
- $10 per person with a $50 Congregation maximum (so bring a whole team).
- Live Streaming - $10 (cost is for the content, not the space). Be sure to include your email address so that we can sent you the link.
5 Things
will include instruction on how to develop and train a more intentional/welcoming hospitality team, how to and why develop a formal child check-in procedure, how to do audit signage, and what to do with your existing space. All of these things and so much more will help you recognize what you may have been missing for years. Click here to register.
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 Find LEADING Ideas F
rom the Lewis Center for Church Leadership of Wesley Theological Seminary
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Lead Positively - Click to read
To the Point: Eight Reasons People Aren't Listening to Announcements - Click to read
10 Ways to Reach Unchurched People at Christmas
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6 Ways to Jumpstart Leadership Formation
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Lay Servants Can Fill in for Pulpit Supply
Is your church in need of a trained person to fill the pulpit while your pastor is away? The Oneonta District Lay Servant Team has a list of Certified Lay Servants who are well-equipped to do just that.
Find a list by clicking here.
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Mission Insite - Mission Insite is a web-based demographics provider for local church use. In planning ministry, it is important to know the context.
Mission Insite provides demographic data that is updated on a regular basis and the reports are user friendly to the novice or experienced demographer. The reports are free to the local church because the Annual Conferences is under contract with Mission Insite.
Click here for more details and how to register to use this tool.
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A Discount on TurboTax
GCFA is happy to announce our continuing relationship with Intuit for 2017. Intuit, the company that brings you TurboTax, is offering United Methodists discounts on its popular tax preparation software.
When a member visits
http://turbotax.intuit.com/affiliate/gcfa
they can choose the package that best suits their needs. This is a convenient way for members to save on the cost of tax preparation. In addition, Intuit will donate a portion of the total spend from United Methodists purchasing TurboTax to the Church's global sustainability initiatives.
This offer does not supersede anyone's need to consult professionals about their tax liability. But it is a way for most people who prepare their own taxes to take advantage of a cost savings
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There will be no gatherings for Pre- Conference briefings this year. It will be done by video and posted on the UNYAC website in April.
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News from Upper New York Annual Conference
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Announcement: Bishop Mark J. Webb names new Northern Flow District Superintendent and extends three others
- Click to read
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Bishop Webb announces clergy appointments
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb has announced 13 new appointments and three retirements, pending approval at the 2017 Clergy Session during Annual Conference. View the full list of changes -
here
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Attention Youth: UP!WORD '17 
March 31-April 2 - Make plans now to attend UP!WORD 2017, the Upper New York Annual event for youth.
God Is. The theme this year is short and to the point. UP!WORD '17 is an opportunity for youth from all over the conference to experience community and grow in their spiritual journey through worship experience, workshops, late night activities and fun interactions.
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Mission Project planned for Annual Conference 2017
Completed UMCOR Health Kits will be collected
Districts will be challenged to see who can complete the most kits!
More information to come
Pastor Missy McCarthy will be leading the project.
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Annual Conference 2017 Worship Team Seeks Your Help
The Worship Planning Team for Annual Conference is looking for musicians, artists, and liturgists from our Upper New York membership. Specifically, they are seeking the following:
* Musicians (any singer, instrument, drums, etc.)
* Bands/Choirs (any variety)
* Artists (of any kind, including graphic design, photo/video)
* Liturgists/Writers
* Liturgical Dancers
If interested, please contact the Rev. Rachel Morse at
pastor.rachel.morse@gmail.com with the following:
* Name
* Contact info (email and phone)
* A brief description of what you do
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2018 Narrative Budget Draft Available
An initial draft of the 2018 narrative budget is now available on the Upper New York Conference website (
www.unyumc.org).
Click here to download.
This draft is being made available two weeks before the first deadline for petitions and resolutions as a result of the action of the 2016 Annual Conference Session.
Click here for details of the action taken at the 2016 Annual Conference Session regarding the 2018 budget.
Please be mindful that this is a very early draft of the 2018 budget that is being released to aid in the dialog around how we do ministry together. Please send questions, concerns and potential edits to
budget@unyumc.org.
The dialog around the 2018 budget will continue through the development of an FAQ on the Conference website, one-on-one interactions and local listening sessions that are being organized by the Conference Council on Finance and Administration.
Oneonta's listening session is scheduled from 2-4 pm on Sunday, March 5th, at Worcester United Methodist Church. Please help spread the word about this session.
This dialog will culminate in an informed discussion of the 2018 budget at the 2017 Annual Conference Session when it is put forward for approval.
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New Conference Building Update
With all of the walls in place, the new UNY Conference Center will soon be ready for carpeting installation and paint! It's coming together nicely. Keep watching for updates as we continue to move forward with construction at 7481 Henry Clay Blvd. in Liverpool.
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2016 Ministry Shares Information |
To see a list of congregations that have paid 100 percent of their 2016 Ministry Share,
click here. This list will continue to be updated as needed.
Questions regarding your church's Ministry Share may be directed to Mike Weaver at (855) 424-7878 ext. 315 or
MikeWeaver@unyumc.org.
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Earn your way
to the Holy Land
Join Rev. Everett Basset with Bishop Mark J. Webb & Upper New York Annual Conference of the UMC on a trip to the Holy Land. An 11-day trip (January 9-19, 2018) to the Holy Land through Educational Opportunities Tours for anyone in the Conference to join.
Click here for Brochure and registration form. If you would like to join them, the earlier you register, the more you can save. For example, register by February 9, 2017 to save $150.
Pastors are also able to promote the tour and earn their trip. They will earn Tour Host credits for each full- paying passenger they recruit. The tour is based on one earned trip for every five full paying passengers. Five full-paying passengers will cover the pastor; five more will cover the spouse, etc.
Click here to learn how to become a Tour Host.
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UNY Media Resource Center is moving
The UNY Media Resource Center's long anticipated move to the new UNY Conference Center in Liverpool, N.Y. is almost here!
Click here to read more.
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New York State Minimum Wage poster available
Effective
December 31, 2016, New York State minimum wage has been increased to $9.70/hour. Employers in the Upper New York area, regardless of number of employees, must pay non-exempt employees minimum wage. An updated NYS Minimum Wage poster must be posted at your worksite for your employees to see. The poster is now available on the Conference Church Employer webpage under
Employment Law Compliances & Posters. You can find additional information on NYS Minimum Wage on the
Department of Labor website. If you have any questions about wage and hour regulations, please contact Debi Marshall in Human Resources or 315-424-7878 ext. 302.
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Oneonta District Website
You can find the District Newsletter and Calendar on the District Website.
Click here
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Oneonta District Office
of the Upper New York Conference
of the United Methodist Church
"Living the gospel of Jesus Christ and Being God's love with our neighbors in all places."
Your Partners in Ministry at the Oneonta District Office
Rev. Everett Bassett
, District Superintendent
Teresa Wood, Administrative Assistant
64 Chestnut St. (GPS) / PO Box 668 (Mailing), Oneonta, NY 13820
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