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"It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter."
Psalm 74:17
New International Version
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Adirondack District
Newsletter
July 27, 2019
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Is your newsletter "cutting off" at the margin?
Try clicking on the link at the top of this newsletter that says,
"Having trouble viewing this email?"
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Miss something? Not all information is repeated each week
To view the July 24 Local Church Events, Click here
To view the July 13 District Newsletter,
Click here
The newsletter is usually sent out every other Saturday,
with updates sent weekly in the Wednesday Local Church News and Events.
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2019 Church Conference schedule announced
Click here for the 2019 Church Conference schedule.
Our District Superintendent, the Rev. Debbie Earthrowl, will be presiding at all of the conferences again this year. She is looking forward to spending time with you.
In most cases, Debbie will also be meeting with the SPRC (Staff Parish Relations Committee) immediately following the church conference.
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2020 Clergy Compensation Materials
Please be aware that the Benefits Office no longer prints packets for clergy or SPRC chairs. All materials are sent by email to clergy and SPRC chairs and are also available on the conference website. This material will be sent and available in about 3 weeks.
This is another reason for churches to provide the District Office with an accurate Local Church-UNYAC Leadership Interface Form.
Please let the District Office know if you have had a change in SPRC chair within the last year, so that we can update the conference database.
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Updated Council on Finance section on the Conference website
Your Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CF&A) has been working
on developing the CF&A section of our Conference website. Some new arrivals on that section of the webpage include handbooks. The topics covered by these various handbooks are:
- Clergy Tax
- Finance and Standards
- Payroll
- Clergy Compensation
- Internal Church Audits
- Ministry Shares
- Two-part Handbook with multiple resources
You can locate these handbooks on the Conference website (
unyumc.org
), selecting "Finance" under "Resources" and then selecting Conference Council on Finance and Administration (on right-hand sidebar), where the handbooks are located. CF&A takes all tasks seriously and hopes to be a resource for all. These handbooks are part of that.
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General Conference 2020 Petition submission process opens
Petitions for consideration by the 2020 General Conference may be submitted to the
Petitions Secretary now through September 18, 2019.
According to church law, "Any organization, clergy member, or lay member of The United Methodist Church may petition the General Conference...."
Detailed instructions for submitting a petition are available on the General Conference website at umc.org/gcpetition. Petitions must be typed and may be submitted through
the General Conference website, by postal mail or fax, or via e-mail to [email protected]. This e-mail address should be used for petition submission only. All other correspondence should be directed to [email protected].
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Rule of Law documents now available
During the plenary session on June 7 at the Upper New York Annual Conference, a Rule of Law was requested for both the UNYAC2019.2 resolution ("UNYAC Response to Actions of 2019 General Conference" found on pages 83-88 of the Upper New York Journal Volume I) and the UNYAC2019.3 resolution ("A Call for Structural Change" found on page 89 of the Upper New York Journal Volume I).
Upper New York Area Bishop, Mark J. Webb has prepared both Rule of Law documents.
For the Rule of Law for Resolution UNYAC2019.2.
For the Rule of Law Resolution for UNYAC2019.3.
Click here
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Registration is still open for this summer's camp. The last week of camp is Aug. 4 through Aug. 9. Visit the website to register: http://www.skyefarmcamp.org/ or call the camp office, and they can walk you through the registration process (518) 494-7170.
Additional Camp Events:
Retreats: Click here (Skye Farm has four retreats planned.)
COMING UP!!
Aug. 11- Aug. 14: Enjoy experiencing camp with your family and friends. Guest speakers, music, and family oriented activities traditionally done at camp. Come take a break from life, slow down, pull up a chair, and make some memories. Fees apply to immediate family members living in the same household. Fees include lodging, meals, and programming. Call the camp office to register: (518) 494-7170.
Cabin: Ages 13+ $152; Ages 4-12 $75; 3 and under free
Rv: Ages 13+ $110; Ages 4-12 $65; 3 and under free
Tents: Ages 13+ $95; Ages 4-12 $55; 3 and under free
An immediate family of 4 will not pay more than $475
For more information on Camp and Retreat ministries throughout the Conference, Click here
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Podcast:
Communicating with Millennials
Last year, the youngest of the millennials officially became adults. Next year, the eldest will turn 40.
They are the largest generation in the workforce and are projected to pass boomers in 2019 as the most populous generation in the United States.
The guest on the MyCom podcast is Jeremy Steele. Jeremy is a United Methodist elder, serving as the teaching pastor at Christ United Methodist Church in Mobile, Alabama. He's the author of a new United Methodist Communications eBook entitled "Reaching and Communicating with Millennials." To listen to the podcast,
Click here
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Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News
Phyllis Terwilliger takes note of the height of tomato stakes at The Giving Garden, a ministry of Franklin (Tenn.) First United Methodist Church that donates the food grown there to people in need. She and her husband, the Rev. Mark Terwilliger, from Countryside Community Church, a United Methodist fellowship in Clarks Summit, Pa., were attending the 2019 United Methodist Creation Care Summit in Nashville, Tenn.
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United Methodists ramp up fight against global warming
Experts say we have about 11 years to address climate change before it is too late. Church activists held a summit to spur action.
To learn more,
click here
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Church ministers to those with dementia
An estimated 44 million people in the world struggle with some form of dementia. Those who have the disease are often seen as helpless, but not in the eyes of
Montgomery First United Methodist Church in Alabama.
The church's respite ministry offers engaging activities, social opportunities, and care for those suffering memory loss from dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or stroke.
Does your church have a ministry with those who have dementia? Let us know!
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"Crucifixion" by Peter Gertner, 16th century. Walters Art Museum, Public domain, courtesy Wikimedia Commons
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It's all about forgiveness ...
"Everyone says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive," C. S. Lewis writes in
Mere Christianity. In Christ, we receive forgiveness of our sins. Yet when someone hurts us, we find the process of forgiving others difficult and painful.
"Forgiveness is the means by which we open our hearts and lives to those who might have wronged us or demeaned us and find a way to say, 'You are forgiven,'" retired United Methodist Bishop Melvin Talbert shares.
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Do you know your United Methodist vocabulary?
We invite you to take a short quiz to test your knowledge on some of the vocabulary words we use when talking about The United Methodist Church. To take the quiz,
Click here
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Clockwise from top left: Detail from Butyka Mausoleum by Globetrotter19, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons; stained glass window by Kathleen Barry, UMNS; Bible and cross by Mike DuBose, UM News; detail of anchor and two fish courtesy of Catacombe Domitilla; the Rev. George Mille by Mike DuBose, UM News.
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Why do missionaries wear an anchor cross?
When missionaries are commissioned for service, an anchor cross is placed around their necks, as a symbol of their call to mission service. It identifies them as
United Methodist missionaries and serves as a constant reminder of their covenant. The anchor cross symbolizes the need for the missionary to be anchored in Christ and in the community they serve, and their call to ministry with all people, wherever there is need.
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Image by Sarah Schork, UM Communications
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Talk to your family about the importance of rest
Get Them Talking is a
series of monthly resources to help families lead conversations about issues of faith during dinner, devotions, a drive or anytime.
When life gets busy, we are tempted to go, go, go.
Stop for a moment with your family to talk about how God designed us with a need for rest. To read more,
click here
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Photo by Diane Degnan, United Methodist Communications
Epworth by the Sea - scenic photo of the Christian retreat center in St. Simons Island, Ga. named to honor the boyhood home of John and Charles Wesley. The center is a hospitality ministry of the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church providing a place for worship, study and fellowship.
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What we believe
The United Methodist Church is a 12.6-million-strong global church that opens hearts, opens minds and open doors through active engagement with our world.
John Wesley and the early Methodists placed primary emphasis on Christian living, on putting faith and love into action. This emphasis on what Wesley referred to as "practical divinity" has continued to be a hallmark of United Methodism today.
Click here to learn more about our rich theological heritage.
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Who we are
The United Methodist Church was formed when the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church merged in 1968. But we trace our heritage back to the movement begun in 1729 in England by John and Charles Wesley.
To find a brief list of some of the distinctive characteristics of our denomination,
click here
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(New)
Mission Central HUB needs summer assistance!
While summer is a season when natural disasters aren't as widespread as they are in the spring or fall, the sad news is that many people near and far are still in need of help from the past spring flooding and ongoing natural disaster occurrences. This time of year, when donations to the UNY Mission Central HUB are drying up, disaster relief demand hasn't. The UNY Mission Central HUB needs your help. Here's how:
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Training Opportunities Sought for Mission Work
If anyone in the Adirondack District is interested in organizing a training class, or in taking a class, please contact Carrie in the District Office (518) 480-4866. This request comes from Mike Block, the Conference Director of Missional Engagement.
As a conference, when compared to some, we are very fortunate when it comes to Natural Disasters occurring within our borders. We cannot say the same for many other conferences as the requests seem to be coming more and more looking for help. While our current ERT (Early Response Team) and VIM (Volunteers in Mission) folks are trained to help, it looks like we will need to add to the list of who is trained and available to help. Over the last 2 years there have been fewer folks from the Upper New York Conference willing and able to help our partner conferences.
We are looking to offer training classes on either ERT (Early Response Team) or TLT (Team Leader Training) within the next 2 to 3 months. The main purpose for being trained is to be ready in case your own district needs help, but to also provide an opportunity for those willing to go outside of the home area and help others.
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Cleaning Buckets are needed
Is your congregation interested in assembling UMCOR cleaning kits? Do it the right way by avoiding some of the common mistakes people make when putting the kits together. For example, air fresheners and insect repellents cannot be aerosol.
Click here to watch a video of Mike Block, Upper New York Director of Missional Engagement, presented in David Letterman-fashion, the Top 10 mistakes made in assembling cleaning kits.
For instructions on how to assemble a cleaning kit, hygiene kit or school kit: Click here
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Mission u has something for everyone
2019 Mission u - Silver Bay
Friday - Sunday, September 6 - 8
A special time for worship, learning, friendships, and fun in the Adirondacks
Mission u Studies for 2019
United for Change: UMW Mission 150 Years & Beyond
The Gospel of Mark & Radical Discipleship
What About our Money?
Scholarships Available
Mission u - Silver Bay is a program of the Upper New York Conference United Methodist Women and United Methodist Church
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Bishop's Retreat to be held in October in Rochester
The 2019 Bishop's Clergy and Spouse Retreat is October 22-24
at the RIT Inn and Conference Center in
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Rev. Grace Imathiu
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Rochester. The theme is, "Biblical Risk Takers," and the keynote speaker is the Rev. Grace Imathiu.
The retreat includes worship, a hymn sing, four workshops and Q and A with Bishop Mark J. Webb.
Participants can earn 1.0 full CEU (Continuing Education Unit) at this year's retreat.
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District Workshop Day: Oct. 19 in Plattsburgh
The Adirondack District Leadership Team is pleased to announce that we will be holding a second District Workshop Day, "Informed to Transform," on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Plattsburgh UMC, 127 Beekman St., Plattsburgh (12901).
We will be following the same format as the day we held in March at the Saratoga Springs UMC. We will begin with registration at 8:30 AM and a time of worship at 9 AM. There will be three 75-minute blocks of workshops, and lunch will be served. The day will conclude with worship and Holy Communion at 2:30 PM.
The cost will be $10.
As the day draws nearer, we will be posting workshop descriptions and a schedule.
If you have questions, or ideas on topics for workshops, please be in touch with Carrie Boyer at the District Office,
[email protected] or (518) 480-4866.
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(New) Join ministry leaders from across the nation for
Leadership Institute 2019, held at
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection September 25-27 in Leawood, Kansas. The focus is on "
A Future for Methodism.
" Super Early Bird pricing is good through Friday, August 2.
In addition to guest speakers, discussion and worship one of the keynote speakers will be New York Times columnist and best-selling author David Brooks who will speak about the importance of character in bringing people together in divided times.
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Tending the Soul to be offered in the Fall
Tending the Soul, open to both laity and clergy, is a program designed to train individuals
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Sky Lake Camp
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in Missional Spiritual Direction and Congregational Formation. The two-year training program (which takes place during six retreats) offers learning and formational experiences in classroom and small group settings. In addition to one-on-one soul care in a more formal spiritual direction setting, this training moves participants toward a posture of spiritual direction within the wider context of the neighborhood of one's work, travel, and life in community.
The program will be held at Sky Lake Camp and Retreat Center and will begin in November 2019. The registration deadline is September 15.
For more details about the program, including a brochure and an application:
Click here
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(New)
Albany District to offer Safe Sanctuaries training
Jonesville UMC will host Safe Sanctuaries training
on Saturday, August 10th, 9 AM to 12:30 PM
At Jonesville UMC 963 Main Street Clifton Park, NY 12065
Saturday August 10th 9:00am-12:30pm
Leaders - Walt Golden, Bob Comtois
McKownville UMC will host Safe Sanctuaries training
on Sunday August 18th 2-5 PM
McKownville UMC, 1565 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Questions: Call/Text Angela Stott at 518-221-8643
If you are from the Adirondack District, and you attend training in the Albany District, please send a copy of your certificate to the Adirondack District, PO Box 590, Glens Falls, NY 12081 or scan a copy to [email protected] so we can place it in our file.
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Transforming Conflict Retreat for Clergy/Servant Leaders
A Two-Retreat Series on Transforming Conflict for United Methodist
Clergy and Servant Leaders of the Upper New York Conference is being offered by the Northern Flow District Superintendent Rev. Mike Weeden. The retreat will be held at Camp Aldersgate in Greig, NY.
Session One - September 25 & 26 (W/Th)
Session Two - October 16 & 17 (W/Th)
All sessions begin with lunch at 12:15 PM Wednesday and end at 5 PM Thursday
Cost:
Early Registration - $562/commuter rate is $400
After August 15 - $612/commuter rate is $450
Maximum # of Participants: 20
There is also a retreat planned at Camp Asbury in Silver Lake, led by District Superintendent Nancy Adams. Call Carrie for details, (518) 480-4866.
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Disciple 1 to be offered through ZOOM
Pastor Paul Winkelman and Pastor David Pritchard, of the Oneonta District, are offering Disciple I through ZOOM,
which means anyone can join from anywhere so long as you have a good internet connection.
The course will be offered beginning Monday, Aug. 5, and go through Monday, Dec. 2; then begin again on Jan. 6, 2020, finishing Monday, May 4, 2020. Times will be 6 PM to 7:30 PM, and meetings will be done primarily through ZOOM, with no requirement to meet in person.
Cost is TBA, as there is a cost to use ZOOM. The more people who sign up, the less the cost.
This class would count toward the candidacy requirement (working toward LLP, etc.).
Register with Pastor David Pritchard, or ask questions via email at
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As you can see, we have several Lay Servant Course offerings coming up. To view the updated flyer, with course descriptions and cost, etc. Click here
Advanced Course: Leading Prayer
Aug. 15 and Aug. 20, 6 PM to 9 PM and Aug. 24, 10 AM to 5 PM
402 Fortsville Rd.
Gansevoort, NY 12831
Aug. 17, 9 AM to 4 PM and Aug. 18, 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM
729 Malta Ave. Ext.
Malta, NY 12020
Advanced Course: Called to Preach
Sept. 7 and Sept. 21, 10 AM to 4:30 PM
34 George Ave.
Round Lake, NY 12151
Advanced Course: Leading Worship
Because there was not enough response to this class being offered at Skye Farm Camp and Retreat Center, below are new dates and location
Oct. 26, 9 AM to 4 PM and Nov. 2, 9 AM to 4 PM
15 Maplewood Parkway
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
To register, contact Arlene Schmidt at
[email protected]
Please note!
Certified Lay Ministry Course to Be Offered by Adirondack District.
The Rev. Sally White will be the CLM Coordinator and the course begins on September 7. The deadline to register is August 7.
UPDATE: The class will meet on the first Saturday of each month, through Spring 2020. The group will meet at the Ballston Spa UMC in September, October and November, and at various locations after that, to be announced.
You MUST complete the Basic Course before entering this program. Note that the course if being offered Aug. 17 and Aug. 18 (details below)
Certified Lay Ministry training consists of four modules totaling 78 hours. ¶268 of The Book of Discipline defines a certified lay minister as "...a certified lay servant...who is called and equipped to conduct public worship, care for the congregation, assist in program leadership, develop new and existing faith communities, preach the Word, lead small groups, or establish community outreach ministries as part of a ministry team with the supervision and support of a clergyperson. A certified lay minister is assigned by a district superintendent in accordance with ¶419.2."
Do you feel God's call upon your heart to become a certified lay minister? If so, please contact Bruce Hazard, Adirondack District Lay Servant Director at [email protected] or (518) 792-4555 for an information packet.
Albany District Lay Servant Classes:
Please notify the Adirondack District Lay Servant Director Bruce Hazard after completion of your course in the Albany District to ensure that you receive credit:[email protected]
Click here for a list of Albany Lay Servant Courses.
For more information about Lay Servant Ministries, Click here
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UNY Methodist Historical Society Publication available
The Upper New York United Methodist
Historical Society (UNY
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UMHS) has a new publication,
UNY
Historical News & Views. This email newsletter includes Methodist historical vignettes,
Methodist/Evangelical United Brethren (EUB) materials from the Upper New York archives and news.
Click here
for the first issue. To view the first issue,
click here.
Submission guidelines for articles are available
here.
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Learn basics of grant writing
| Consider community grants to fund mission and ministry. Learn how to write grant applications to help your church access funds that might be available. Join Discipleship Ministries at 7:30 PM (6:30 PM CDT) on Aug. 6 for the webinar "Grant Writing 101: The Basics for Church Leaders." For more information and to register, Click here |
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Some creative summer sermon/lesson ideas
Summer is a great time to try something different and fun with sermons and lessons. The extra interest you generate may counter the tendency toward leaner attendance. Here are several ideas to keep things fresh this summer. To read more,
Click here
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Reaching New Disciples: Resources at your fingertips
The Lewis Center is committed to helping congregations reach more people, younger
people, and more diverse people. There was a day when congregations could simply open their doors and wait for people to find their way in. But that era is rapidly fading. Growing congregations today are embracing a new paradigm of evangelism, finding innovative ways to connect with their neighbors, extend hospitality, and take church to the community!
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ResourceUMC.org is a new, comprehensive websie that empowers you to search for and quickly find resources and tool from across our connection. To visit the website,
Click here
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Check out the Media Resource Center
Why buy it if you can borrow it?
If you've never used the Media Resource Center before, give us a try. Funded by your Shared Ministry dollars, we can supply you with small group discussion materials, Bible studies, children and youth curriculum, adult curriculum, and a myriad of subjects such as stewardship, evangelism and social issues. The easy online ordering is just a click away. Your order will be sent through the USPS and you'll get a mail back envelope and label with instructions on mailing. Your only cost is the postage to return it. If you need assistance, contact the Media Resource Center coordinator Karen Campolieto at 315-898-2027
[email protected]
To learn more about the center, to look through the online catalog and view the newsletters,
Click here
To view the June/July newsletter,
Click here . Some of the resources highlighted in this newsletter include a 6-session DVD curriculum kit on "Christianity, Cults and Religions," and two books: "Youth Ministry: What's Gone Wrong and How to Get it Right;" and "Leading Small Groups."
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Learn More About Your Community through Mission Insite
Church leaders and pastors across our district recently have updated their online Church Profile. Did you know that the Upper New York Conference also offers all churches access to a free tool that provides important information about the communities where they are located?
Mission Insite is a web-based demographics provider for local church use. In planning ministry, it is important to know the context. Mission Insite provides demographic data that is updated on a regular basis. The reports are user-friendly to the novice or experienced demographer.
In order to access the website you will need to register your local church. The links below provide instruction for you to register and establish user name and password for your local church.
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Discipleship Ministries offers tips on Christian Education
With intentional learning and Christian formation, we become the people God calls us to be, and we develop gifts and strengths for encouraging and leading others to the same strong faith.
On these pages that appear on the Discipleship Ministries website, you will find articles and resources for becoming a mature leader in the educational ministry of your church or area. You may be a teacher, church school superintendent, education committee chairperson, a paid or volunteer staff person, or an age-level coordinator.To read more,
Click here
To view more about Older Adult Ministry,
Click here
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Click here to apply for a tax exempt letter for your church.
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Free Resources
focus on
Intentional Discipleship
The intentional discipleship movement is already happening across the connection. More and more churches and leaders are recognizing that we must have a relentless focus on making and growing disciples, and move away from fixing churches.
Engagement involves initiating and building relationships. Engagement seeks to ensure that outreach and evangelism efforts become a vital part of an intentional system of discipleship.
New resources from Discipleship Ministries,
including books,
and study guides and films, are available to help lay leaders, clergy and conference leaders reach out to new people with intentional discipleship.
For more information:
Click here
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News From the Conference Office
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2019-2020 clergy appointment list is available
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb and the Upper New York Conference release the final appointment list for 2019-2020.
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District Administrative Assistant position open
Applications are now being accepted for a District Administrative Assistant position at the Northern Flow District, located in Gouverneur. To view the job description,
Click here
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New York State employers required to provide
sexual harassment prevention training
New York State employers must provide employees with sexual harassment prevention
training upon hire and on an annual basis. For this year, the training must be completed by all current employees and new hires by Oct. 9. Once the initial training is complete, the employer can decide the timing of the annual training (calendar year, anniversary date, or any other date). Employers are encouraged to track completion of training through attendance sheets or some other manner for audit purposes.
In addition to the sexual harassment prevention training requirement, each employer is required to have a sexual harassment prevention policy in place. This policy should be shared with employees prior to the training. If you have yet to create a sexual harassment prevention policy,
click here
to learn more.
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Trip to the Holy Land planned for 2020
The clergy team of Syracuse United Methodist Ministries
(Revs. Andy Anderson, B.J. Norrix, Jee Hae Song and Alicia Wood) invite you to join them on a trip to the Holy Land, February 11 - February 21, 2020. This trip will expand your knowledge of the Bible and the sacred land. A journey following in the footsteps of Jesus will change the way you read the Bible.
We will explore, learn, and fellowship together as we visit Caesarea, the Sea of Galilee, Cana, Nazareth, Samaria, Jacob's Well, Masada (Judean Desert), the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Jerusalem and much more. The cost of the trip starts at $3,248, leaving from JFK, New York. It includes basic tour and guided sightseeing, round-trip international airfare, fuel surcharges, government taxes, administrative fees, entrance fees, hotel gratuities and program fees, daily buffet breakfast and dinner, deluxe motor coaches, first-class hotels, and more.
You may register immediately with only $100 and receive a discount of $150. Brochures with more details and registration forms are available. Please contact Pastors B.J.: [email protected], 315-726-2815 (cell); Andy: [email protected], 917-723-0901 (cell); Alicia: [email protected], 315-450-1632 (cell); Jee Hae: [email protected], 404-825-8025 (cell); for a brochure, if you have any questions or need more information. Thank you, and looking forward to you joining us.
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Wesley Heritage Tour scheduled for February 2020
Join Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb and his wife Jodi on a Wesley Heritage tour in England Feb. 11-19, 2020.
This journey will take you through England where you will learn about the roots of the early Church and the ministry of John Wesley. Visit London, Oxford, Epworth, the Old Rectory where John Wesley grew up, and much more.
The earlier you register, the bigger the discount.
Click here to learn more and to obtain a registration brochure with all the details about this exciting opportunity.
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Pastor to lead a tour in Scotland
In October, the Rev. Jeff Matthews will be leading a tour on the theme of "Scotland: Knox and More" through "Educational Opportunities."
This is an opportunity to explore a beautiful country, people and culture as you also learn about their place in the history of Christianity and the reformation. For full details: Click here. Jeff can also send you a printed brochure and can answer any questions you may have about the trip.
You can reach him at Trinity UMC in Albany by phone at 518-463-1293, ext. 11 or by email at [email protected]
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Oberammergau Passion Play tour planned for 2020
Since 1634, the most famous Passion Play in the world has taken place in Oberammergau. Back in the 1600's, the people of Germany suffered through a terrible plague in which many died. The people prayed and God released them from this plague. The people promised in thanks to God to perform the Passion Play every 10 years on the zero years. This tradition has been maintained for over 380 years and will continue for the 42nd time in 2020. The village of Oberammergau of 5,000 people performs this passion play with more than 2,000 villagers participating. Roughly 500,000 visitors will come to see this play in 2020. Educational Opportunities, which conducts tours to the Holy Land, is offering tours that include this passion play. Rev. David Schlansker is planning to serve as a host on one of these tours. If you or your church is interested in learning more., contact Rev. David Schlansker at 518-227-5535 or [email protected]
He has printed brochures that can be sent to anyone interested. David is willing to visit churches and share more information on this experience of a lifetime.
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District Contact Information
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Adirondack District
of the Upper New York Conference
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Debbie Earthrowl
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Rev. Debbie Earthrowl, District Superintendent
Gracie Lynn Besse, District Lay Leader
Carrie Boyer, Minister of Administration
Physical Location: 15 Maplewood Parkway
(South Glens Falls UMC)
South Glens Falls 12803 (GPS)
Mailing Address: PO Box 590, Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 480-4866
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