Oneonta District Newsletter
August 2nd, 2017
"Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by... living the gospel of Jesus Christ and to be God's love with our neighbors in all places."
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The District office hours are flexible from August 1st through August 21st. District Superintendent Everett Bassett is away on vacation during this time, but he plans to
check his emails on Fridays. Teresa will be - checking emails and phone messages. If you need to speak to a DS during this time please be in touch with Teresa so that she can direct your concerns to our back up District Superintendent. If you need or plan to visit the District office during this time please call or email us in advance.
If you have a time sensitive concern call 607-267-2330 and leave a message or email us here at [email protected] so that we can direct your concern appropriately .
Thank you ~
Grace & Peace to you.
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| Please keep Pastor Carol Coltrain in your prayers - Matthew Coltrain reports that his mother Carol (pastor of Huntersland UMC) has had a rocky few weeks. She continues to be a patient at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following intensive cardiac surgery. Please continue to pray for Carol and Matthew, and the Huntersland congregation.
Also continue to keep Lyle & Mary Ann Linder in your prayers
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Sun. Aug
27th
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Bring a dish to pass , lawn Chairs & Lawn Games
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At Neahwa Park - click here for map of Park for directions click here |
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Fall Clergy Gathering & Orientation -
Detailed Letter will be sent out soon - be watching your email for this |
5:15 -8:45 pm at Oneonta: First UMC |
Oct. 24th-26th
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Bishops Retreat - See below fore details
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See below for details
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Mon. Oct. 30th
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Bishop Webb on the District -
see below for details
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Location - Unadilla UMC
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Please Save these Dates - and plan to attend
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Bishop's Retreat - October 24-26, 2017
Join us for the 2017 Bishop's Retreat: October 24-26, 2017
Location: Double Tree Hotel in Binghamton, NY!
Keynote Speaker - Bishop Young Jin Cho. The theme will be "Leading through Prayer."-
Click here to read More
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October 30th , 2017
Oneonta District Clergy and Laity gather with Bishop Webb
 Clergy...
When: Monday, October 30, 2017 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
Where: Unadilla UMC
Laity...When: Monday, October 30, 2017 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Where: Unadilla UMC
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Oneonta District - Open to all who are interested :
Sat. Aug. 19. 9:00-12:00 at Sidney United Methodist Church.
607-563-7713 to register.
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Safe Sanctuaries Training Opportunities
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Fairport United Methodist Church, 31 W. Church St., Fairport, NY (Genesee Valley District)
Basic Safe Sanctuaries Training
9 a.m. to 12 noon (Please arrive between 8:40 a.m. and 8:55 a.m. so we can begin on time)
Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries® Training
This training is for individuals who have responsibility for the safety of children, youth, and vulnerable adults in the churches' ministries - pastors, those responsible for Christian education and youth group leaders. It is a prerequisite for Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries Training of Trainers. Class size is limited to 40 participants with priority given to those also registering for the afternoon Training of Trainers.
Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries® Training of Trainers
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch will be provided for those participating in both morning and afternoon sessions. Registration is limited to 15 participants; those desiring to be members of the District training team have priority and must be affirmed by their District Superintendent. There is no charge as Ministry Shares benevolences from local churches cover the expenses.
PRE-REGISTER FOR ONE OR BOTH COURSES by August 21, 2017. Please contact Kelly Spahr at
[email protected] or 585-223-9560. Information needed is name, church and email address.
QUESTIONS:Questions should be directed to Carol Barnes at [email protected] or 607-687-4793.
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STILL TIME TO ENROLL FOR THE HOLY LAND TRIP HAPPENING IN JANUARY 2018!
There is still plenty of time to register for a wonderful spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Sharon and Everett will be hosting under Bishop Webb's Holy Land Journey. All you need to do is go to www.eo.travelwithus.com/ and enter Tour=HL18, Date=010918, Code+N, and ID=12303.
This is an outstanding tour and Educational Opportunities has been conducting these for many years. This time will be Everett's 7th and Sharon's 4th. This pilgrimage to the sites where Jesus walked will bring your faith to a deeper level and the Bible to life!
If you have any questions or need further information, please call Sharon at 315-430-6149.
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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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| What's going on at YOUR Church ??? |
If your church has events that you would like advertised in this section please email Teresa at [email protected]
shopping in July!
The Hartley Family will return to Middleburgh United Methodist Church, August 11th, 7pm. This is a free event for the community sponsored by Schoharie Region United Methodist Churches. Join friends and neighbors for an evening of entertaining music. This family is returning after a very enjoyable concert in the same venue last year. Light refreshments will be served. Handicap parking available.
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Unadilla Center UMC invites you to join us on our trip to Sight and Sound Theatre to see Jonah on
Saturday, September 16. There will be pickups at Oneonta, Sidney and Binghamton. The cost is $150 for adults and &95 for children 12 and under. This is a one day trip and the fee includes the bus (Oneonta Bus Lines coach), show ticket and meal at Hershey Farms Restaurant. Call Claudia Jenkins at 607-563-7713 to reserve your seat.
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New -
 Does your church have a Medical Emergency Response plan in place in the event that a member of your congregation has a heart attack while attending a service or event at your church?
It can often take upto 15 minutes forEMTsto respondtoour locationin an emergency. In the caseof a heart attack, anindividual cannot waitfor10-15 minutes toreceive medical attention.
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can greatly increase the rate at which an individual survives a heart attack. As AEDs are expensive, The Conference is interested in learning how many churches might potentially be interested in purchasing one-if many are, we may be able to obtain a group rate.
Please
click here and take a couple of minutes to fill out this electronic survey so that we may be able to gauge interest.
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Bishop Webb announces clergy appointments
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb has announced new appointments and retirements.
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Upcoming offerings from Vital Congregations
A new program starting this fall entitled
Growing with God. The intent of the program is to equip participants to attend to their spiritual lives, attend to God's presence and movement in their lives, and offer tools with which they can better discern God's invitation for their lives and ministry.
Contact the District Office if you are interested in attending and are
willing to bring the information back to the district to share .
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New Blog Series: UNY Conference Trip to South Korea
Over the next several weeks, the Upper New York Conference blog will feature entries from various UNY Conference District Superintendents and leaders on the impressions they gained from their visit to Korea.
In her blog entry, Genesee Valley District Superintendent, the Rev. Vonda Fossitt reflects on how God's brilliance was showcased in Korea. Click here to read her entry.
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Nancy Dibelius- Program Director -Tending the Soul
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| Click here for ... Leading Ideas,  Resources & Quick Links |
Summer Camping 2017 * 
Upper New York Camp & Retreat Ministries (CRM) is excited to announce that registration is now open for its 2017 Summer Camp & Retreat programs. Program details are available online and brochures were mailed this week! Brochures were sent to past participants and campers as well as all Upper New York Annual Conference churches.
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Dates Announced for Mission u
The Upper New York United Methodist Women have announced the dates and locations for 2017 Mission u:
Please click here for more information and a registration form.
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NEW
Building Community Seminar
"Building Community: Because It Doesn't Just Happen"
If, over a two day presentation, you could learn and practice skills and methods that could help you better understand your own strengths and those of others, help build a sense of community in your congregation, clarify the decision making process in committee meetings, clarify the lines of communication and get to the "real information" in tense situations, foster team building and help you feel more confident about dealing with difficult people as well as building collegiality among your peers, would you attend?
Such an opportunity will be provided onTuesday,October 17 and Wednesday, October 18 from 9 AM to 5 PM each day by retired UMC pastors Ray Stees and Terrence O'Neill. The learning event will be in the McKownville UMC, 1565 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203. The Building Community workshop is a two day seminar/workshop that Ray and Terry have developed over a two year process specifically for clergy and the local church to address the very issues outlined above and more.
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UNYAC Job Postings ..
Current Job Openings at Upper New York .Click here for details
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Conference Offices Have Moved
The Upper New York Conference office has moved to the new: United Methodist Center
7481 Henry Clay Blvd
Liverpool, N.Y. 13088
NEW Phone: 315-898-2000 Toll Free: (same) 1-855-424-7878
For additional information, 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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