Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
3-27-18
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Hello Mohawk District!
Thank you for your ministry in God's churches across the Mohawk District. 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 together 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 8 days in advance to:
mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org
Thanks for your ministry in God's churches across the
Mohawk District.
Rev. Abel Roy, D.S.
Past e-newsletters are archived
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Prayer Focus April 1
Paines Hollow UMC &
Pratts Hollow UMC
Gregg Sponburgh &
Bob Taylor
Prayers for the family of
Rev. Alan (Al) Burnop
, 68,
who passed away Mar. 22.
He is survived by his wife,
Susan Burnop.
Prior to his retirement, Rev. Burnop served many churches, including North Western, Steuben, Westernville, Stittville, Floyd & Trenton. A Memorial Service is 6 p.m., April 2, at Stittville UMC,9070 Main St., Stittville, NY.
Send condolences to:
Susan Burnop
108 Dwight Rd.
Rome, NY 13440
the Prayer Calendar
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Imagine No Racism Event - April 21st
The Upper New York Bishop's Task force on Eliminating Racism invites us to mark our calendars for Saturday, April 21, the Conference-wide "Imagine No Racism Launch Day."
Attendance for this event is mandatory for all Clergy, Supply Pastors and Certified Lay Ministers serving churches.
Pastors and Lay Pastors are asked to bring laity who are passionate about racial justice. The event is 12:30 to 4 PM at the Mohawk District Communication Hub, 105 Genesee St., New Hartford.
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb has sent a letter to the clergy across the Conference to set aside Saturday, April 21, 12:30 - 4 p.m., for the Imagine No Racism launch day open to both clergy and laity; simultaneous events will take place across the Conference in every District.
Click here
to read Bishop Webb's letter
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Well done churches! Thank you for sending Annual Audit Reports
Ava: Hilltop
Bernhards Bay
Boonville
Camden
Canastota: United
CenterPoint Christian Fellowship
Clark Mills
Clockville
Cold Brook
Constantia
Delta
Dolgeville
East Hamilton
Georgetown
Glenfield
Greig
Hamilton: Park
Hawkinsville
Herkimer:First
Lairdsville
Lee Center
Lowell
Madison
Middleville
Morning Star
New Hartford: First
New London
Newport
North Western
Oneida: St. Paul's
Paines Hollow
Point Rock
Remsen
Salisbury Center
Saint Johnsville
Sherrill: Christ Church
Stockbridge
Stratford
Taberg
Turin: Second
Van Hornesville
Vernon
Vernon Center
Verona
Vienna
West Monroe
West Schuyler
Westmoreland
Whitesboro: Trinity
Remember...The Local Church Annual Audit is required from each church.
Not seeing your church's name on this list? Contact the District Office to make sure your Audit Report was received, mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org, 315-797-1777.
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Mission of Peace Seeks Youth
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The Upper New York Conference is looking for four youth members to participate in the Northeastern Jurisdictional (NEJ) Council on Youth Ministries upcoming Mission of Peace (MOP) mission trip to the Philippines next year. If selected, each youth member must raise money to support their MOP and, upon their return, share their experience.
Click here
learn more and to download a fillable PDF to apply.
The deadline for submission
is April 9.
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OUTWARD!
Youth Conference
Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) hosts OUTWARD! 2018
April 13-15 at the
Syracuse-Liverpool Holiday Inn,
441 Electronics Parkway, Liverpool.
This year's event has a different focus. The schedule will include opportunities for hands-on mission work but will also feature some beloved traditions, including workshops and late-night options. Youth and their adult leaders experience Spirit-filled worship and an awesome band, SAMECITY. The worship speaker is Michael Jordan, dean of the chapel and chair of the Biblical studies, theology and philosophy department at Houghton College.
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UNY Conference Employment Opportunities
Conference Treasurer
The Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church is currently seeking a Conference Treasurer. This role is responsible for budget coordination, cash and investment management, central treasury operations, financial reporting and accounting management of all conference assets, supervision of finance staff, the administrative functions of the annual conference in support of all ministry and mission areas, including property and office support. For an application or more information, visit:
http://www.umc.org/jobs/conference-treasurer
Regional Coordinator For Imagine No Racism
This is a part time exempt position that will supervise, resource, and connect District Advocates and Imagine No Racism district small groups across an assigned region. To apply or for information, visit:
http://www.unyumc.org/about/jobs
Click here
for additional job postings and information.
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PAC reading schedule:
April – Sections 3 & 4
(Why Didn’t I Wake Up Sooner / Rethinking Key Concepts)
May – Sections 5 & 6
(Twenty-Five Years of Tossing and Turning / Leaving My Comfort Zone)
June – Sections 7-9
Inner Work / Outer Work / Reclaiming My Humanity)
North PAC
- 10 a.m., April 5, at Boonville UMC
West PAC
- 10 -11:30 a.m., April 5, at Verona UMC parsonage
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Upcoming Safe Sanctuaries Trainings
Saturday,
April 28,
9 AM to Noon, Tully United Community Church, Meetinghouse Road, Tully, just off I-81. To register, email
Pastdm@gmail.com
. Space is limited.
Saturday,
April 28,
8:45 AM sign-in, training is 9 AM to Noon at Hudson Falls UMC, 227 Main St., Hudson Falls, 12839. All attendees, please register with Carrie Boyer by April 13 at
adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org
or (518) 480-4866. Carrie will then send you a copy of the course outline so you can bring it with you to the training.
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Upcoming Lay Servant Courses
Advanced Courses
A Ministry of Caring
6:15-8:15 p.m., Thursdays, Apr. 12 through May 10, Floyd UMC, 8398 New Floyd Rd., Floyd, NY. Register by Mar. 28 with form and $10 registration fee. Free workbook to first 12 students registered.
United Methodist Heritage
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturdays, Apr. 14 and 28, 347 Golf Course Road, Amsterdam, NY 12010. To register or for information, email Shirley Jay,
scotia8517@aol.com
Preaching 101
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturdays, May 9 and 19. Must attend both days at Erwin First UMC, 920 Euclid Ave., Syracuse. For an application or more information, email:
bjnorrix@gmail.com
. $10 registration fee and application due by April 27th.
Students order a book, From Your Heart to Theirs: Delivering an Effective Sermon, participant's guide. Available at
www.cokesbury.com
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Planning Worship
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 12 and 19. Must attend both days. Takes place at Boonville UMC, 105 Ann St., Boonville, NY 13309. Register by April 30 with completed form and $10 fee. Students order a book at
www.upperroom.org
, 800-972-0433.
Come to the Table
6 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, May 22 through June 19, United Church of Canastota, 144 Center St., Canastota. Register by May 8 with form and $10 registration fee. Students order a book at:
www.amazon.com
Click here
for the complete schedule. Please note, a completed registration form and a $10 fee (any checks payable to "UNY Conference") can be sent to the Mohawk District, 105 Genesee St., New Hartford, NY 13413, prior to the deadline to sign up. Students must now purchase the course book on their own prior to the start of class.
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