Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
April 10, 2019
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Hello Mohawk
District!
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Prayer Focus
Week of April 14
Prospect: Park UMC
and
Richfield Springs:
Church of Christ Uniting
David Hedeen
and
Rev. Dr. Mark Ioset
Prayers for
Pastor Jack and Penny Ford
on the loss of Jack's brother, Billy, 51. Visitation is 10 a.m. to Noon, April 12, at Paul Funeral
Home, 3592 South St.,
Madison, NY. The funeral
will follow at Noon.
Send condolences to:
Pastor Jack and Penny Ford
5871 Golden Road
Boonville, NY 13309
of the Prayer Calendar
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Regional Gatherings with Bishop Webb
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb has announced regional gatherings he will be hosting throughout the Upper New York Conference in April and May. These regional gatherings will primarily focus on unpacking the Judicial Council's decision regarding the constitutionality of the petitions that made up 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. These times will include an opportunity for questions and conversation about what God might be doing in and through The United Methodist Church in the future. There will be a brief time of worship at each gathering as well.
The dates, times, and locations of these gatherings are as follows:
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UMC Special Sunday: Native American Ministries Sunday
May 5, 2019
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Oneonta/Mohawk District Mentor Training
Two dates:
Saturday, May 18, 9-1 at Cobleskill UMC
Saturday, June 1, 9-1 at 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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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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UMM RETREAT at Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center, May 3-4, 2019
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Check out a great opportunity for fellowship and faith! Speaker is Rev. William Mudge.
Music by "Our House Praise Band". All men and teen boys are welcome to attend.
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Wesley Theological Seminary Course of Study School at a new location:
Upper New York Satellite School 2019 -2020
Please Note: All courses take place at the Upper New York Annual Conference Center in Syracuse , NY. Class size will be limited to 20 students. The course will be cancelled if we do not have a minimum of 6 students registered by the registration deadline. Location, directions and pre-course assignment are available online. Book lists are available on the Textbook tab of the current student page on the Wesley website.
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Denman Evangelism Award
Nominations due April 19th
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All Pastors are Invited to Connect Through
Mohawk District
P
astor
A
rea
C
onnect Groups
South/Southwest PAC
, 5 pm, Apr. 29, First UMC of Herkimer
West PAC
- 10 am, May 2, Christ Church, Sherrill
North PAC -
10 am, 1st Thurs. of each month, Boonville UMC
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Registration is now open for the Upper New York Annual Conference session, June 5-8 at the Syracuse Oncenter.
Click here
to obtain more information about the 2019 Annual Conference session, including the registration form, menu, and housing information.
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The Upper New York Annual Conference
June 5-8, 2019, Syracuse
Equalization Members
are needed from among the laity (non-clergy) of Mohawk District to represent the District as voting members. Applications are available and will be accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Equalization Members receive a reduced registration cost and the possibility of housing reimbursement with a properly-completed, on time request. Those elected as a local church Lay Member may not apply.
Steps to become an Equalization Member:
- Fill out an application, Click to print application;
- Wait for a letter of acceptance from the District Superintendent and District Lay Leader letting you know you are approved and invited to serve;
- Register online for Annual Conference (call the Conference Office to get a paper registration form)
- Save your housing receipt and print an application for housing reimbursement, if desired. Send your application and receipt to UNY Conference by the deadline.
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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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JOB OPENINGS:
Part-Time Seasonal Maintenance Assistant
Camp and Retreat Ministries has part-time seasonal Maintenance Assistant positions currently available at Aldersgate, Casowasco, and Skye Farm Camp and Retreat Centers. Apply online through our website by using the link below.
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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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Sexism in Church? See it. Stop it.
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Mohawk District is invited to attend Sexism in Church? See It. Stop it. 9 a.m May 3, beginning at the Women's rights National Historic Park, 136 Fall St., Seneca Falls, NY 13148, followed by a presentation at 10:30 a.m. at The Finger Lakes District Office on "Women, Media, Objectified. Lunch to follow at Seneca Falls UMC, donations accepted. Call 315-781-0188 to register.
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Narcan Training
FREE, All are welcome
5:30 p.m.,
April 23,
Trinity UMC,
8595 Westmoreland Road, Whitesboro, NY 13492.
For info, 315-475-2430,
kdonovan@acrhealth.org
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Part-time Keyboard
Player/Organist
Delta UMC is seeking a keyboard
player or organist to play
Sundays, Christmas Eve and
Easter. No benefits available.
Send cover letter/resume to:
KathyAust, SPPRC
6285 Hawkins Corners Rd.
Rome, NY 13440
or
delta_umc@yahoo.com
by May 1, 2019
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Risk/Threat Assessment
for Places of Worship
Clergy are invited
1:30 - 3:30 p.m., April 25
The Good News Center
10475 Cosby Manor Road
Utica, NY 13502
Lunch is provided.
RSVP by 4-18-19.
judy@thegoodnewscenter.org
315-735-6210
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Rummage Sale
April 25
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
light lunch and bag sale
April 26
9 a.m. to Noon
Clothing bag sale
Floyd UMC
Route 365, Floyd
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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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