Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb invites Cornerstone clergy to join him on Zoom in a time of "Conversation and Care" on Wednesday, October 14.
Clergy have received an invitation to register and will receive a link to join the conversation.
In addition to clergy gatherings, Bishop Webb also will be scheduling regional Zoom gatherings with laity of the Annual Conference. Watch for that information in the next few weeks!
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DON'T FORGET!
Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy & Training
Required of all NYS employers/employees. There are various free or low-cost online sexual harassment prevention trainings available to your employees. Click here to learn more. If you have questions on this topic, please contact Tracy Rickett, Human Resources Generalist, at tracyrickett@unyumc.org or (315) 898-2017.
Boundary Training required every 5 years of every clergy person in any active status or relationship with the Conference whose appointment is approved or set by the Bishop; every person serving as a supply pastor assigned by the District Superintendent; and retired clergy performing ministerial functions. Click here for registration instruction.
Visiting the District Office
In-person visits are limited to Mondays & Thursdays and must be scheduled in advance. Please call (716-665-2423) or email to schedule.
UNY and NYS guidelines are observed in the office, which operates remotely on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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Opportunites for Training, Enrichment |
The UNY Conference Commission on Religion & Race (CCORR) is planning more opportunities to train people as INR facilitators to lead new small groups. The one-day training will be on Zoom. Please contact the District office if interested.
Opportunities for Lay Servant training are being held in other Districts (in person and Zoom) Contact information is included with each class or contact the host District.
LEADING PUBLIC PRAYER
October 14 & 24, 9 am-1 pm each day. Registration deadline is October 12. Hosted by Mohawk District at Lowell UMC, 5840 Lowell Rd., Lowell, NY, 13490.
HERITAGE (UM Beliefs)
October 14, 21, 28 & November 4,11, 6-8 pm via Zoom
BASIC LAY SERVANT CLASS
October 19, 22, 26 & 29, 5:30-8:30 pm via Zoom
November 7, 8:30 am through November 8, 11 am
Hosted by Genesee Valley District at Asbury Camp & Retreat Center.
UM Communications Online Training Courses
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Spend a Day Apart at Camp
Renew your spirit in the Great Outdoors and gather with others to connect with God at Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center's Day Apart 9:30 am-3:30 pm retreats.
October 6, Overcoming Anxiety
October 20, Grief into Joy
Each Day Apart will begin by the Lakeside Chapel, weather permitting. Lunch is included in the $25 per event cost. Bring your bible, journal, and pen. Register by contacting Anne Horton, annehorton@casowasco.org.
Asbury Camp & Retreat Center also is offering times this fall set aside for worship, listening, sharing, and being in the presence of God.The retreats, from 9 am-3 pm each day, are led by UNY certified UNY Spiritual Director, Bonnie Kreutter.
October 22, Bearing Fruit and More Fruit
November 17, Putting it All Together
The events are each $25 per person and include lunch.
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