Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
April 11th, 2018
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Hello Mohawk District!
Share this Mohawk District
E-Newsletter as a resource to help the work of promoting the missions, ministries and events of the Mohawk District. Utilize it with your church's staff, teams and organizations. You can subscribe to have the e-news sent right to your own inbox. Just send us your email address.
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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 15
Prospect: Park UMC &
Richfield Springs Church Church of Christ Uniting
David Hedeen &
Rev. Mark Ioset
Pray for an end to racial injustice as we prepare for
Imagine No Racism
April 21, 2018
"The time is always right
to do what is right"
Bishop Webb's letter
on Imagine No Racism
the Prayer Calendar
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Imagine No Racism Event
April 21
Required for Pastors
Recommended for all
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.
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April 15th: Native American Ministries Sunday
Through Native American Ministries Sunday, we are able to equip and empower Native American pastors, congregations, and seminary students to worship and serve Jesus. Your gift on this day helps to achieve that goal.
Click here
to watch a video about Native American Ministries in the Upper New York Area
.
Click here
for a free resource kit for this special Sunday.
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District Office
Hours Changed
The
office hours
at the Mohawk District Office, located at 105 Genesee Street, New Hartford, within the First UMC,
have
CHANGED
.
Find us here
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays:
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m
Closed for lunch 1-1:30 p.m.
Other times by appointment
Please continue to enter the
building through the rear
entrance, located on the back,
right corner of the building.
The District Office is
the first door on the left after
entering through this back,
right entrance to the building.
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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
Payroll Specialist
This is a part time non-exempt position that will process bi-weekly payroll and implement all employee changes using personnel action forms. To apply or for information, visit:
http://www.unyumc.org/about/jobs
Click here
for additional job postings and information.
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2019 Conference Budget
Now is the time to become familiar with the 2019 Conference Budget. Gain an overview of how Ministry Shares support the Upper New York Budget in a new, dynamic video, starring many youth and adults across the Conference.
Click here
to
watch a video.
To view our updated 2019 Narrative Budget booklet
Printed copies of the Narrative Budget booklets are currently available for pick up at the United Methodist Center or the Mohawk District office.
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You Gotta Register by April 29!
Find schedules and info about the new venue, Onondaga Community College, 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse NY 13215,
click here
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Palestinian Dinner
5:15 p.m., Friday, June 1
St. George Macedonian
Orthodox Church
5083 Onondaga Rd. (Rte. 173).
Reservations to Linda Bergh 315-492-8507, or 116 Greenridge Dr., Horseheads, NY 14845. Check for $20 payable to UNY Conference, memo Palestinian Dinner.
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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)
South/Southwest PAC
- 10:30 a.m., April 24, at First UMC, New Hartford
MV-East PAC
- 4:30 p.m., April 30, at Herkimer UMC
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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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HURRY AND GRAB AN
Early Bird Discount
for 2018 Summer Camp before they're gone! You must register by May 1 to get this deal.
Click here
to browse the 2018 summer programs and to register.
Take advantage of an Early Bird ($10 before May 1), Sibling ($20 per camper), and
Refer-A-Friend ($40 for the referring friend) Discounts!
We’ve got big things planned this summer and
want YOU to be part of it!
Register today!
Questions, please
contact us toll free at
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Upcoming Lay Servant Courses
Advanced Courses
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 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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Active Shooter Prevention for Churches
Recently, attention has been drawn to the unthinkable action of active shooters in a house of worship. Take time to be prepared and help ease worry by having a
plan in place.
United Methodist Insurance offers an active shooter prevention guide.
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2018-2019 Course of Study, Buffalo Extension
The Buffalo Course of Study Extension is a program of the United Methodist Church designed to help equip local pastors for ministry.
The summer session of Course of Study, Buffalo, NY Extension School is August 10-11 and September 13-14, 2018. Registration is due by June 11. Tuition is due by June 26.
Find reg. forms, courses and student handbooks
Click here
For questions, 716-875-5091,
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Festival of Sacred Song
The Spring Festival of Song in the Welsh Tradition, sponsored by St. David’s Society of Utica. Known in Welsh as a
Gymanfa Ganu
, is 3 p.m., Sunday, May 6, New Hartford Presbyterian Church, 45 Genesee Street, New Hartford.
Following the singing, a “te bach” (afternoon tea) takes place in the social hall. All are welcome.
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Dan Schall Concert & Covered Dish
A concert by Dan Schall Musical Ministry is 7 p.m., Thursday, April 26 at Constabileville UMC, West and Schuyler Streets, Constableville, NY 13325.
A free will offering
is collected. Covered dish dinner is 6 p.m. Bring a dish to share and your own
table service. Beverages are provided.
Everyone welcome.
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ERT Training/ReCert.
8 AM - 5 PM,
May 12, Clifton Springs UMC, 1 E. Main St, Clifton Springs 14432,
(10 am - 2:30 pm to recert)
ERT training cost is $25
Recertification cost is $20
Pay by check written to "Clifton Springs UMC" with "ERT" written on the
memo line. Bring check
to the training.
Class is cancelled if less than 12 registrants by April 28. You are notified by email if cancelled.
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