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Register by April 30 for 2017 Annual Conference
June 1- June 3 in Syracuse
For details and to register,
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Please read the registration guidelines carefully.
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Clergy/Lay Members must request to be excused from Annual Conference if unable to attend
If you need to be excused for part or all of the 2017 Upper New York Annual Conference session, June 1-3 in Syracuse, for health, travel, work, or other reasons, you must complete and submit a form online. Be sure to click the "register" button in order for Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb to receive your request. Click here
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2017 Conference Journal Vol. I. now available
The 2017 Upper New York Conference Journal, Vol. I (formerly known as the Pre-Conference Booklet) is now available for download as a free PDF and for purchase through online publisher Lulu.com. To view an online version or download a copy from Issuu, Click here To purchase the printed version for $6.02 (plus shipping and applicable sales tax) from Lulu.com, Click here. More details, Click here
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Special Offerings to be taken at Annual Conference
The theme of the 2017 session of the Upper New York Annual Conference is "Together in Prayer: Trusting that God is Enough." During AC2017, our brothers and sisters throughout the Conference will join together in prayer, trusting God to guide us in prayer, fellowship, action, and giving. This year, five offerings will be received during the session, held June 1-3 at the Oncenter in Syracuse.
* Thursday: An offering for the Clergy Care Fund during the clergy session
* Thursday: An offering for the Helping Hands Funds during the laity session
* Thursday: An offering to support development of Mission Central space at the new Conference center during opening worship
* Saturday: An offering for Mission of Peace during the Young People's Worship Service
* Saturday: An offering to support the development of new faith communities during the Service of Commissioning and Ordination
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Pre-Conference Briefing to be held via video
In years prior, leading up to the Annual Conference, Pre-Conference Briefings were held across the Conference to provide information about the budget, pensions and benefits, resolutions, constitutional amendments, and other details to help you feel prepared for Annual Conference. This year the Pre-Conference briefing will be conducted via video. All are encouraged to make a point to watch the video BEFORE Annual Conference. We will keep you updated once the video has been posted. For more information, Click here
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Speakers Announced
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop, Mark J. Webb has announced three featured speakers for the 2017 Upper New York Annual Conference, June 1-3 at the OnCenter in Syracuse: Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean will be the study leader; the Rev. Natalie Hanson will be the Memorial Service preacher; and the Rev. Junius B. Dotson, General Secretary of Discipleship Ministries, will serve as the speaker at the Service of Commissioning and Ordination. For more information, Click here
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25th Annual Palestinian Dinner Plans
The Plymouth Congregational Church will again host this annual event on Thursday, June 1 with the service beginning at the conclusion of Annual Conference's afternoon session. It includes authentic Palestinian food and a brief program centering on the plight of Palestinian children. Please make your reservation today. Call Linda Bergh (315) 492-8507, 116 Edna Rd., Syracuse, NY 13205, or Karen Peterson, (607) 739-3141, 116 Greenridge Dr., Horseheads, NY 14845. Checks for $20 per person made out to "UNYAC" with 'Palestinian Dinner" on the memo line. An additional amount may be designated for the Gary Bergh Scholarship Fund, which enables young adults/ adults to travel to Palestine/ Israel to learn first-hand about peace and justice issues there.
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Extra hands needed
Accessibility Committee seeking volunteers at the UNY Annual Conference The Accessibility Committee needs volunteers to help those who need an extra set of hands during meals at the Annual Conference this year. They would like to meet for about 15 minutes before opening worship on June 1 for a quick training. Your role would be to go to a designated line during meals to hold plates for others or to fill them according to the preferences of the person and bring them to the tables. This would be a great assistance to those who have mobility issues or small children. It does not take much time, but is very much needed. Please contact Melissa (Missy) McCarthy at mmkmccarthy@gmail.com or via phone/text at 518-231-0693.
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2017 Harry Denman nominations sought
Nominations are open for the 2017 Harry Denman Evangelism Awards......The awards honor Harry Denman . 
United Methodists in each Conference whose exceptional evangelism brings people into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. Each year, Annual Conferences join the Foundation for Evangelism in recognizing one youth, one clergy member and one layperson in their conference. The deadline for submitting your nominations to the Conference is
May 1. Please contact Cherish McGowan at DCMoffice@unyumc.org
with your nominations. Details: Click here
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Conference Office
to Host Open House day prior to Annual Conference
 The Upper New York Conference office has moved to
7481 Henry Clay Blvd., Liverpool, N.Y. 13088
NEW Phone: 315-898-2000
The United Methodist Center will host an Open House from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, the day before the 2017 Upper New York Annual Conference.
The Open House will showcase the Media Resource Center, Mission Central, all office areas, and all meeting rooms. A service and dedication will follow at 7:30 p.m
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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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