Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
May 1, 2019
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For the beauty of the earth
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Thank You for
Your Ministry
Please pass along this
Mohawk District E-Newsletter
to church staff, teams and organizations. We hope you
will use this invaluable
resource as we work to
promote the missions,
ministries and events of
the Mohawk District. New subscribers are welcome.
Just send us your email
address. If you want to
include news in this
publication, send it a minimum
of eight days in advance to:
mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org
To catch up on the latest,
past e-newsletters
are conveniently archived
on the Conference website at:
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Prayer Focus
Week of May 5
St. Johnsville UMC and
VanHornesville UMC
Pastor Jim Barnes
Pastor
Dan Richter
(Hilltop UMC) is in need of prayer for physical issues.
Prayers are needed for all
victims of terrorism
in the U.S. and the world.
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Wesley said, "Save all you can". Start saving NOW
and be sure to
sign up for Annual Conference by
May 3
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You have better things to do with $50
than pay a late fee. I think Wesley would agree!
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The Upper New York Annual Conference
June 5-8, 2019, Oncenter, Syracuse
Click here
to obtain more information about the 2019 Annual Conference session, including the registration form, menu, and housing information.
The first draft of the 2020 UNY Narrative Budget Booklet is available.
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Deadline is Approaching--Apply by May 1!
Interested in applying to be considered at a delegate to
2020 General Conference and Jurisdictional Conference?
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All clergy members of the Upper New York Annual Conference are
eligible to be elected delegates. If you would like to opt out of
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SAVE THE DATE: 27
th
Annual Palestinian Dinner, JUNE 7, 5:15 pm
Plymouth Congregational Church
232 E. Onondaga St., St. George Macedonian Orthodox Church
5083 Onondaga St., 2 1/2 blocks from Oncenter
Reservations:
Linda Bergh (315) 492-8507, 116 Edna Rd., Syracuse, NY 13205
Karen Peterson, (607) 739-3141, 116 Greenridge Dr., Horseheads, NY 14845.
(Checks for $20.00 made out to "UNY Conference"/ Palestinian Dinner")
Excused for Clergy
Whereas all clergy are expected to attend annual conference, if there is an important and valid reason for not attending, a clergy person may ask Bishop Webb to excuse her/him. Should you find you need this, please fill out the Excused Request Form. The Bishop's Office will notify the District if the Bishop has excused particular clergy from attendance. Find a link to the Form below.
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Outward Youth Conference Update
Last month youth from throughout our UNY Conference
attended Outward 2019 youth conference in Liverpool. More
than 250 gathered for worship, fellowship and fun. Our District youth group, pictured above, played a huge part in putting on this great event. This year’s theme was about
Love
as the youth learned about digging deep in their faith and branching out to share God’s love with others. Our District youth will look to
reach out to the youth of our Mohawk District to plan even
more fun events in the future. Stay tuned.
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Regional Gatherings with Bishop Webb
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb will host regional gatherings in April and May. These gatherings focus on unpacking the Judicial Council's decision regarding the constitutionality of the petitions that comprised the Traditional Plan affirmed by the delegates of the 2019 Special Session of The General Conference. It will also be a time to understand what becomes part of the Book of Discipline on January 1, 2020, and what does not. There will be an opportunity for questions and conversation.
The dates, times, and locations for regional gatherings:
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UMC Special Sunday: Native American Ministries Sunday
May 5, 2019
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Early Response Team Training
May 19: Get Trained--Be Ready
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Our Upper New York United Methodist Conference together with the United Methodist Committee on Relief, trains, deploys, and supports volunteers to respond to natural disaster areas, knowing the proper way to work with survivors and being prepared with appropriate tools, materials, and personal protective equipment. Our mission as Early Response Teams (ERTs) is to provide a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disaster to those who are hurting.
Find training registration and info
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Pastors Can Stay Connected Through
Mohawk District
P
astor
A
rea
C
onnect Groups
West PAC
- 10 AM, May 2, Christ Church, Sherrill
North PAC -
10 AM, 1st Thurs. of each month, Boonville UMC
Central PAC
- 7 PM, May 8, Clinton UMC
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Share Your Pastoral Experience Mentoring
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May 18, 9 AM - 1 PM, Cobleskill UMC
OR
June 1, 9 AM - 1 PM, First UMC, Oneonta
If you are interested in attending or have questions, please email Rev. Nancy Hale directly at:
hale1961@gmail.com
to let her know
which training date you would like to attend.
All
elders, provisional members,
and
LPs
who
have completed their education are welcome!
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Cady Grant applications accepted through May 3
Applications for the Ercil Cady Grant are available now through May 3, 2019. Grant(s) of up to $5,000 may be awarded to individual United Methodists, local UM churches, or Upper New York District and Conference ministry teams. As directed by the originator of the Ercil Cady Grant, priority shall be given to
educational proposals that benefit minority groups or individuals
, preferably black and American Indians.
Click to find application and info sheet.
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Advanced Lay Servant:
United Methodist Heritage
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Monday, July 8, 9 AM to 5 PM, and Wednesday, July 10: 9 AM to 5 PM.
Malta Ridge UMC, 729 Malta Ave Ext.,
Malta, NY 12020
Cost: $30; includes book, "Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way," by Kenneth L. Carder.
This course will explore the special gifts of theology, witness and organization that The United Methodist Church brings to the church universal, how we got where we are today, and how our distinctive emphasis is still needed in the 21st century.
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Rummage Sale
Lairdsville UMC. Route 5,
Westmoreland.
9 AM to 5 PM, May 3
9 AM to 1 PM, May 4 Bag Sale
Bake sale each day
"The church with the red door"
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All are invited!
Spring Festival of Song in
the Welsh Tradition
A Gymanfa Ganu sponsored by
St. David’s Society of Utica
3 PM, Sunday, May 5, 2019
Westernville Presbyterian Church
7696 Stokes-Westernville Road, Westernville
A reception (“te bach”) will follow.
A Free Will Offering will be received
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Chicken Barbecue
Drive Thru
SATURDAY, May 11
11 AM to 1 PM
United Church of
Canastota
Cost - $10
Chicken, salt potatoes,
beans, slaw, roll, dessert
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A
Blood Drive
takes place
1-6 p.m., May 14,
at Maynard UMC
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Peterboro United Methodist
Presents a
Spring Concert
Featuring “ONE VOICE IN PRAISE”
St. John’s UMC of Elmont, NY
Sat., MAY 18, 7 PM
Free will offering will aid
Smithfield Fire Department
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Roast Beef Dinner
4:30 p.m., May 4,
Stittville UMC,
9070 Main St., Stittville, NY
The dinner is served
family style. There will
be homemade pie.
Adult dinner, $10;
Child dinner age 5-12, $5;
Children 4 and younger eat free.
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A suicide prevention seminar
titled, "Talk Saves Lives," is
6-8 p.m., May 8,
at Westmoreland UMC
7286 W. Main St.,
Westmoreland, NY
The speaker is Garra Lloyd-Lester.
Director of NYS Suicide Prevention
Community and Coalition Initiatives
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A
Rummage Sale
takes place May 17 and 19
at Maynard UMC
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A Community-wide Ladies' Tea
is 2-4 p.m., May 18,
at Ava: Hilltop UMC,
State Route 28, Ava.
The theme is
Gems of the Holy Foundation
The trio "Wildflower" will
lead lively singing.
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Car Show and Chicken Barbecue
11 AM to 3 PM; June 1, at
Morning Start UMC
4224 Acme Road, Frankfort, NY
by Motor-In Methodists
of Acme Road
Registration fee is $10/car
Judging 2 PM/Prizes 3 PM
Chicken barbecue Noon-sold out
$11 per meal
Proceeds benefit Morning Star UMC
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Mohawk District Office
105 Genesee Street
New Hartford, NY 13413
315-797-1777
Please use back entrance (full glass door) for Mohawk District
**Office Hours: Generally Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m,
Other times by appointment.
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