All Annual Conference Information
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2019 Annual Conference
Registration is NOW CLOSED
Annual Conference is
June 5-8th
and is held at the OnCenter in Syracuse.
Your next opportunity to register will be on site at the Oncenter
with an additional $50 fee added.
Click here
for all the information you will need to know including housing, parking, menu and other.
4/17/19
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Bow Tie and Hat Day at AC!
We like to have fun at Annual Conference and you can be a part of it by wearing a bow tie or hat (or both!) on Friday, June 7. Go crazy! Be creative! Any type of headwear works – hat, head band, fascinator – you’ve got time to find the perfect accessory. (Last year, the Niagara Frontier District Lay Leader, Jessica, wore Minnie Mouse ears.) Looking forward to seeing all the different participants!
4/17/19
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2019 UNY Conference Journal, Volume I
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The 2019 Upper New York Conference Journal, Vol. I is
now available
for download as a free PDF and for purchase through online publisher Lulu.com.
Click here
to download or view the PDF on Issuu;
click here
to purchase it for $6.98 (plus shipping and applicable sales tax) from Lulu.com.
4/24/19
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Bishop Mark J. Webb announces the speakers at 2019 Annual Conference
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The 2019 Upper New York Annual Conference will be held June 5-8, 2019 at the Oncenter in Syracuse. The quadrennial theme of Together in Prayer continues with an emphasis on Moving beyond our comfort zones. Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb is pleased to announce this year's speakers.
This year, the study leader will be the Rev. Dr. Vance Ross; the Memorial Service speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Sherri Rood; and speaker for the Service of Commissioning and Ordination will be Bishop Sandra Steiner-Ball.
4/17/19
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2020 Narrative Budget Booklet
now available
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The first draft of the UNY Conference 2020 Narrative Budget booklet is available.
Click here
to download a .pdf version of the booklet.
Click here
to view on Issuu. If changes are needed, these digital copies of the budget booklets will be updated.
The final budget booklet will also be added to the 2019 Conference Journal, Vol. I.
4/17/19
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Do You Need to be Excused from Annual Conference?
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Do you need to be excused from Annual Conference 2019?
If you do .... the process is like it was last year.
You will need to fill out the form on-line.
If you have already submitted a request, you do not need to submit again.
4/17/19
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NEW
UNY AC2019 Pre-Conference Video available for viewing
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The Upper New York Annual Conference held June 5-8, 2018, is only three weeks away! Are you ready?
Click here
to watch a video of Conference Lay Leader, Susan Hardy, and Lucina Hallagan, Conference Lay Servant Director, as they walk you through what to expect at the 2019 UNY Annual Conference.
5/16/19
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NEW
Affinity Groups at Annual Confernce
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Upper New York United Methodists are linked together in all sorts of affinity groups (Conference and District teams, unofficial organizations, covenant groups, etc.). During lunch on site Thursday, June 6 (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), tables may be reserved by these groups to gather for a shared meal and conversation. The entire conference dines in a common cafeteria; as such, it is not an ideal space, but does provide an opportunity to network, inform, and encourage one another. If you would like to gather your group, you would be very welcome to take advantage of this opportunity. Meals are included with conference registration, so only those registered can participate.
To reserve tables for your gathering, please contact
Judy Campany
by May 24 to indicate the number of expected so we can determine the number of tables to set aside for you.
5/16/19
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NEW Announcement: Change in AC Agenda
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The planning team working to facilitate the circle conversations has decided to cancel them due to an insufficient number of available facilitators. Trained facilitators help ensure that each table conversation is a safe space for sensitive conversations to take place. In this season of tension and challenge, the planning team felt the best option was to refrain from any activity which might occasion harm.
5/16/19
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NEW
Announcement:2019 Annual Conference
Petitions & Resolutions
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Editor's Note: The following message is being sent on behalf of Suzanne Allen,
UNY Petitions & Resolutions Committee Chairperson.
Annual Conference (AC) is fast approaching and the Petitions and Resolutions Committee would like to make this year's Conference as informative and helpful as possible.
Click here
to see a list of the petitions and resolutions that will come before Annual Conference. They are in the order that they will be introduced to the membership. Contact information is included so that you may contact the writers for more information about their submissions.
Click here
to read petitions and resolutions received in time for publication in the 2019 UNY Conference Journal, Volume I (starting on page 65).
Click here
to view resolutions that were not received in time for inclusion in the 2019 UNY Conference Journal, Volume I.
The Petitions and Resolutions Committee would also like petitioners and AC attendees to have the opportunity at Annual Conference to engage in conversation, to answer questions, or provide clarification to the petitions and resolutions that will come before the body during plenary. This will take place near the registration area in the lobby during lunch periods.
Although optional, the Committee feels this may result in increased understanding for the members of Annual Conference before we arrive in plenary. We hope you will take advantage of every opportunity to be fully engaged in the petition process before we come together to vote.
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Photographers needed for
Annual Conference
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The Upper New York (UNY) Conference Communications Ministry Area is seeking talented photography volunteers to take photos at Annual Conference, held June 5-June 8 at the Oncenter in Syracuse. These photos may appear on our Facebook page, on our website, and/or in UNY Conference digital or print publications.
For anyone interested, please send an email to
news@unyumc.org
with a link to your photography work.
4/29/19
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Delegate Applicants for
2020 General and Northeastern Jurisdictional Conferences
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At the 2019 session of the Upper New York Annual Conference, members will elect delegates to the 2020 General Conference in Minneapolis, MN (May 5-15, 2020) and the 2020 Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference in Hunt Valley, MD (July 13-17, 2020).
You may view all the UNY Conference lay and clergy members who have expressed a desire to serve as delegates and meet the requirements, keeping in mind that all clergy members are able to be elected unless they designated that they do not want to serve as a delegate and lay people can put their names on the ballot at any time.
5/9/19
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Seeking volunteers for the app squad and tech deck at Annual Conference
The Upper New York Conference Communications and IT departments are currently looking for volunteers to the UNY Annual Conference, taking place June 5-8 at the Oncenter in Syracuse.
Are you savvy with apps on your mobile phone? You'd be a great candidate for our app squad-this team helps Annual Conference attendees to download and navigate the app that contains everything related to Annual Conference.
Are you a master at PowerPoint presentations and possess basic technological skills? We could use your help at the tech deck, the "behind the scenes" team that makes sure that presentations run smoothly.
All interested volunteers should email
news@unyumc.org
with the team they are interested in volunteering with, a short description of their experience, and their availability during June 5-8.
5/9/19
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Annual Conference mobile phone app now available
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Are you attending the Upper New York (UNY) Annual Conference at the Oncenter in Syracuse from June 5-8? If so, you will want to download The UNY Annual Conference 2019 event app, which is available now.
This app is available for all who have registered and paid their Annual Conference registration in full. There is important information related to Annual Conference, such as the event schedule, speaker bios, menus, etc. available for you to browse. Once you are at Annual Conference, you can use the app to quickly check-in. While at Annual Conference, the app will be updated daily with videos, articles, and any potential changes in the schedule.
Click here
for instructions on how to download the app
and to watch a video, featuring Doug Thomas, the UNY Director of IT, showing you all the app has to offer.
5/9/19
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Imagine No Racism Workshops to take Place at Annual Conference 2019
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At this year's Upper New York Annual Conference held at the Oncenter in Syracuse, the Conference Commission on Race and Religion is offering an opportunity for all Annual Conference registrants to continue learning and engaging in conversation as part of the Imagine No Racism (INR) initiative that began in April 2018.
From 12:15-1:30 p.m. on Friday June 7, Annual Conference registrants had the opportunity to register for one of the four following workshops: Why is it so Hard to Talk about Race, Preaching and Teaching to Confront Racism, They're up Next: Leading Youth to Imagine No Racism, and Strategies for Responding to Racism and Racist Incidents. While They're up Next: Leading Youth to Imagine No Racism, and Strategies for Responding to Racism and Racist Incidents are sold out, there will be room for walk-in attendees at the Why is it so Hard to Talk about Race and Preaching and Teaching to Confront Racism workshops.
Click here to read more about each of the INR workshops.
5/9/19
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Young Adults Events at Annual Conference 2019
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Please
click here to see the flyer with all the information about the upcoming Young Adults events.
5/13/19
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Celebrating Christ in the City
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Join us at 4:30 on
Tuesday, June 4 in Columbus Circle (just two blocks from the ONCenter) for a celebration of Hope in Christ in the City of Syracuse. Music by Beautiful Mess, message by Pastor Jee Hae Song of the Syracuse United Methodist Ministries, and testimonies of the Hope we find in Christ Jesus! Come and celebrate with us!!
5/9/19
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Hospitality Team looking for Volunteers
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The Upper New York (UNY) Annual Conference will be held June 5-8 at the Oncenter in Syracuse. The Hospitality Team is looking for volunteers to help make the Annual Conference experience wonderful. Responsibilities might include any of the following: greeting attendees, providing directions to rooms, helping people with mobility issues by opening doors and walking with them through meal lines, and more. If you are interested in volunteering for the Hospitality Team, contact the UNY Conference Office Manager, Cherish McGowan at 315-898-2000 ext. 2012 or
cherishmcgowan@unyumc.org
by Friday May 31.
5/8/19
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The Harry Denman Evangelism Award honors United Methodists who bring people into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. Each year, the Upper New York Conference works with the Foundation for Evangelism to recognize and honor one lay and clergy member for their commitment to consistently introducing others to the Good News of Jesus Christ.
The Upper New York Conference is honored to recognize the following individuals.
Click here
to read more about these recipients. Please take a moment to congratulate the recipients.
5/13/19
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Meals provided with your registration will be served in the room adjacent to the main meeting room. Water coolers will be provided in Exhibit Hall A during Annual Conference. For your convenience, please bring a water bottle for refills so that we can be good stewards of our resources. Meals included in your registration fee are as follows:
Wednesday: Lunch & Dinner Thursday: Lunch & Dinner
Friday: lunch & Dinner
Saturday: Lunch
Click here
to view menu. We are well aware of the varied and critical dietary needs of our participants.We will make every effort to be sensitive to allergies and other restrictions. To accommodate our menus, most meals will be served buffet style and there will be assistance for those who need it.
5/6/19
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Parking
Parking will be in the Oncenter Garage and Open Lot, accessible from both Harrison and State Streets. The parking attendants will have a separate color ticket for those that want to purchase a day ticket versus a week ticket at a discounted rate. If you purchase a week ticket, you will be asked to hold onto it and leave it on your vehicle's dashboard. When you return, the attendants will know to waive you through.
Photo by John Matychuk
In addition, there are
free shuttles
from the “city” hotels as noted on the hotel registration form. A shuttle schedule – in coordination with the Conference agenda -- will be posted at a later date. The shuttles will drop passengers at the entrance doors to the Oncenter and may be a better option for those with mobility issues.
There will be a
Hospitality Team
to assist attendees in exiting the shuttle and getting into the sessions room. Wheelchairs will be available.
5/6/19
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In Need of People to Monitor Microphones at AC
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As the 2019 Annual Conference gets closer, efforts to recruit microphone monitors are picking up. I am looking for people who might be willing to serve in this capacity. We are looking for both laity and clergy, both youth, and adults.
If you are interested in serving in this capacity please contact Jan Rothfuss at:
5/7/19
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CHILD CARE
Childcare will be offered on the lower level of the Oncenter during all official ConferenceSessions.
Families must pre-register for this service on the registration form
and provide information about their children so that appropriate numbers of child care providers can be secured, and appropriate equipment provided. Space for children will be on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no charge for child care, but your Annual Conference registration must be submitted and paid to complete your registration for childcare.
5/6/19
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Register now for your Blueprint for Wellness screening
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Wespath Benefits and Investments and The Center for Health have again teamed up with Quest Diagnostics to offer "Blueprint for Wellness," a free health screening program for eligible participants* in the Upper New York Conference. Quest Diagnostics will be at the Upper New York Annual Conference event at the Oncenter on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, and Thursday, June 6, 2019, from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
This is an opportunity to obtain a free comprehensive biometric screening which provides information about your heart, liver, and kidney function, diabetes risk and blood-sugar control, calcium and iron - plus PSA screening for men. In addition to having information to take to your doctor to help implement a wellness plan, HealthFlex participants can earn $100 in Virgin Pulse HealthMiles Cash.
Pre-register for a screening at Annual Conference by May 22.
Click here
for more information.
4/29/19
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Applications for delegate to General & Jurisdictional Conference are being sought
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The Conference Committee on Sessions is accepting applications from those who wish to be considered as candidates for the role of delegate to the 2020 General Conference and Jurisdictional Conference. The committee has expressed its hope that the pool of applicants will reflect the diversity of the Conference and The United Methodist Church. Men and women of all ages and ethnic, racial, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
To help members determine if they are called and able to serve in this vital role, the Committee on Sessions has created a "job description" for delegates.
Click here
to read the delegate guidelines and to learn more.
Just a note:
Both clergy and laity who qualify to be delegates may place their names on the ballot at any time after the final deadline, but to have you name and information appear on the Conference website it should be submitted prior to May 1, 2019.
4/17/19
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2019 UNY Annual Conference offerings
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he 2019 Upper New York Annual Conference will be held on June 5-9 at the Oncenter in Syracuse. The following five offerings will be collected at this year's Annual Conference:
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The offering collected at Opening Worship will go to the Upper New York Mission
Central HUB.
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The offering collected at the Laity Session will go to the Helping Hands Fund.
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The offering collected at the Clergy Session will go to the Clergy Care Fund.
The Clergy Care Fund assists clergy who need financial support.
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The offering collected at the Young Adult Worship Service will go to Mission of
Peace (MOP).
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The offering collected at the Service of Ordination and Commissioning will go to
New Faith Communities (NFCs).
Click here
to learn more about these ministries that the Upper New York Annual Conference collections will help support.
4/17/19
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Annual Palestinian Dinner
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Friday JUNE 7 at 5:15pm
27th Annual Palestinian Dinner-
Plymouth Congregational Church
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232 E. Onondaga St.
Speaker: Huwaida Arraf,
Palestinian American lawyer/human rights activist will speak on current human rights abuses
Reservations:
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 $20.00 made out to "UNY Conference"/ 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.)
4/29/19 updated
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