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I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth."
Genesis 9:13
New International Version
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Adirondack District
Newsletter
September 7, 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 September 4 Local Church Events, Click here
To view the August 10 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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Registration open for
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. Free childcare is available.
Registration deadline is Oct. 10, but please sign up ASAP, as this helps immensely in our planning.
If your church would like brochures, please be in touch with Carrie and she will mail them to you.
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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Check out the Media Resource Center:
September newsletter released
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
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Early Response Team Disaster training and Team Leader Training to be held in Clifton Park on Nov. 2 and Nov. 3
A basic Early Response Team (ERT) disaster training course will be offered Saturday,
Nov. 2 at the Shenendehowa UMC, 971 Route 146, Clifton Park (12065). The class will start at 8:30 AM with registration and coffee and will conclude at 5 PM. The course will be facilitated by Rev. Carl Shepard and Marybeth (Beth) Ingalls. Both are experienced in disaster relief and are approved United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) ERT Trainers. We guarantee you will be blessed by these two people and well prepared for the field by the end of the day. If you are able to attend, please register at www.bit.ly/2019CliftonPark The website provides additional information prior to the registration submission.
In addition, Mike Block and Marybeth, both from the conference center Mission HUB, will hold a Team Leader Training (TLT) on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 1 PM to 5 PM at the same location. This class will help you become not only qualified but also competent to lead an UMVIM team for disaster response, medical missions, youth trips, and even international mission trips. This course also includes fund-raising ideas and a suggested time line for team preparations, especially for large groups taking trips within a year.
Take a look at Mission Hub videos:
Click here
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UNY Historical Society plans Sept. 14 program
on Circuit Rider Stories
Meeting Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Cortland United Methodist Church, 734 State Rt. 222, Cortland, NY 13045 http://cortlandumc.net/
(Finger Lakes District)
Join the Upper New York United Methodist Historical Society (UNYUMHS) for a program on circuit rider stories.
Gather at 10:40 a.m. for refreshments (coffee, tea, snacks) and look over past issues of the Society's quarterly UNY Historical News & Views.
UNY-UMHS meeting to start at 11 a.m. (The Society will want to set future programs (where, what, when) and seeks a Vice President.)
Program - A costumed "circuit rider" (Tom Place Sr. from Western New York) will tell a first person story of what being a circuit rider was like and demonstrate his "relics."
Lunch 1 p.m. soup, choice of sandwich fixings, salad, simple dessert - for a donation
circa 1:45 p.m. meeting of UNYCAH team (Note that UNYCAH is hosting NEJCAH in Auburn, NY May 19 - 21, 2020. The Wednesday tour day will have some spots open to public.)
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Tending the Soul deadline Sept. 15
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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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.
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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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(Update)
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.
Rev. Imathiu acknowledges that many are spiritually exhausted from all this upheaval in the denomination, but she has hope for pastors that this can be a time of renewal, refreshment, and regaining confidence. Click here to read more about Rev. 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.
Registration deadline is Sept. 30.
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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.
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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Updated or Previously Announced
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Hurricane Dorian:
How you can help
Hurricane Dorian has caused major flooding, destruction, and even death in the Bahamas. Florida's east coast and the Eastern seaboard, including Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Virginia have all been affected. Clean-up and rebuilding after Dorian will takes weeks, months, and even years. Click here to read a message from Mike Block, UNY Director of Missional Engagement, on how you can help all those affected by Hurricane Dorian today.
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Albany District invites Adirondack District churches
to participate in Leadership Development program
The Albany District Leadership Team will be leading monthly Lay Leadership Development gatherings between October and next June. Their hope is that pastors and at least four laity from congregations will commit to these trainings. To view the letter of invitation,
click here.
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Redbird Mission Collection Begins
As you begin your fall planning, please consider a collection for Red Bird Mission in Beverly, Kentucky. Items and shoe boxes are needed for Christmastime.
If your church is willing to be a collection site, please contact the District Office
If your church would be willing to be a collection site, please let Carrie know. So far, the closest points are in the Binghamton and Oneonta Districts.
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Imagine No Racism 2.0 trainings to be held in Sept. and Oct.
The Upper New York Conference's Commission on Religion and Race will continue
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Rev. Michelle Ledder |
Imagine No Racism (INR) trainings this fall and are calling this version INR 2.0. The trainings kicked off today (Sept. 7) at the Upper New York Conference United Methodist Center in Liverpool with the Rev. Michelle E. Ledder from the General Conference Commission on Race and Religion (GCORR) as the featured speaker.
As a Director of Program Ministries at GCORR, Rev. Ledder crafts and facilitates initiatives focusing on the Institutional Equity priority of GCORR's Ministry Model. She works to help all levels of the Connection create the beloved community with systems, policies, and processes that level the playing field for everyone.
The fall INR 2.0 training events are specifically designed to prepare participants who have experienced INR's initial curriculum to consider facilitating INR 2.0 conversations.
If you were unable to attend the initial INR event today, there will be opportunities to attend subsequent events in churches throughout UNY. There will be two events in the Adirondack District:
-- 10 AM to 3 PM Saturday, September 28 at the Plattsburgh UMC, 127 Beekman St., Plattsburgh (12901)
-- 10 AM to 3 PM Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Saratoga Springs UMC, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs (12866)
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Pre-retirement seminar for clergy to be held in October
All clergy looking to retire in the next year are encouraged to attend a pre-retirement seminar on
Oct. 7 at the Conference Center in Liverpool. This seminar highlights and explains the benefis available through The United Methodist Church, including the current pension plan, health insurance options, Social Security, and any moving assistance that's available
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
, as we will provide clergy-specific retirement projections, and also need to plan for lunch. The deadline to register is Friday, Sept. 20
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To register or read more,
click here.
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District Confirmation Retreat: Are you interested?
The Rev. Phil Richards of the Plattsburgh UMC is interested in putting together a District
Confirmation Retreat in the Spring of 2020, location yet to be determined. This would be a District ministry for youth to explore their faith and find their place in the local church. This retreat would include: History of the UMC, Mission and Service, Worship and Sacrament, Spiritual Journey components and Discipleship Training. This would all be geared to youth Grades 6 through 12.
He would like to recruit leaders who have a passion and gift for connecting with youth. He is looking to see if there is an interest on the District to offer this opportunity. Please contact Phil if your church has an interest in participating, along with approximately how many youth in your church might come to this event. This would be a great supplement for Confirmation Classes. Please contact Phil at
[email protected] or (518) 563-2992.
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2019 Church Conference schedule updated
Click here for the updated 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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Church Conference forms available online
The 2019-2020 Church Conference forms are now available online. Many of these forms are due two weeks prior to your Church Conference. Many of our conferences are early this year, but please do your best to get the forms in to us as soon as possible. Especially important are the pastor's compensation reports, the Leadership form, trustee ballots and Do you have a Discipleship Plan.
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2020 Clergy Compensation Materials have been e-mailed
Please be aware that the Benefits Office no longer prints packets for clergy or SPRC chairs. All materials were sent by email to clergy and SPRC chairs, and are also available on the conference website: Click here
Pastor compensation reports are due two weeks prior to your annual church conference. To view and download that form, Click here
If you did not receive this email, please be in touch with Carrie and she will forward the materials to you. (518) 480-4866 or [email protected]
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(Update)
New York State employers (including churches)
must provide sexual harassment prevention training
The deadline is quickly approaching for New York State employers to provide employees with sexual harassment prevention training upon hire and on an annual basis.
This is a law and all UNY church employees must complete this training. This is not optional. Everyone must comply. Please make sure your church SPRC and employees are aware of this.
For this year, the training must be completed by all current employees and new hires by
October 9, 2019. 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.
To learn more about programs that qualify for the sexual harassment training,
click here.
If you have any questions regarding the New York State sexual harassment prevention requirements, please contact Tracy Rickett, Human Resources Generalist, at 315-898-2017 or
[email protected]
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NEW!
Click here for FAQs about the new law and trainings.
There are two sites you can visit for online trainings:
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Skye Farm events coming up
Paint and Sweets: Women's Retreat, Sept. 20-Sept. 21
Chocolate? Check! Painting an Adirondack fall landscape? Check! Great food and fellowship? Check! There will be a campfire with gourmet s'mores among other activities both inside and out. Bring a friend and experience an overnight in the Adirondacks while enjoying the great fall colors. * Women (Ages 18+) $90
To register: (855) 414-6400
For more information, contact the camp office (518) 494-7170
or visit
https://skyefarmcamp.org/
Work Day is Oct. 19:
WHO? All are welcome -campers, parents/guardians, grandparents, retreat participants, church goers, retired folks, and more!
WHAT? Volunteer Work Day -Projects such as: clearing trails, cleaning, simple demolition, opening/closing cabins and program spaces, painting, setting/cleaning up program equipment,basic building,raking, organizing -if you have specific skills, please call ahead and we'll do our best to accommodate!
WHY? Help prepare the sites to be ready to welcome summer campers, families, and retreat participants, so they will be ready to learn that there is a God, God loves them, and God wants a relationship with them! You can be God's helper in transforming lives.
For more information on Camp and Retreat ministries throughout the Conference, Click here
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Safe Sanctuaries training to be held Sept. 28
at Simpson UMC in Rock City Falls
The standard Safe Sanctuaries training will be held from 9:30 AM to
12:30 PM
Saturday, Sept. 28 at Simpson UMC, 1089 Rock City Rd., Rock City Falls (12863). Please arrive by 9:15 AM to register.
The training will follow the curriculum developed by the Upper New York Annual Conference Safe Sanctuaries Team, educating those involved in ministries who work with children and vulnerable adults on risks and prevention strategies related to abuse.
The training will be facilitated by Arlene Schmidt
and Jane Decoteau.
Please register with Carrie Boyer in the District Office [email protected] or (518) 480-4866. She will send you the handout.
Safe Sanctuaries training to be held Oct. 20
at South Glens Falls UMC
The standard Safe Sanctuaries training will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM
Sunday, Oct. 20 at the South Glens Falls UMC,
15 Maplewood Parkway
South Glens Falls (12803)
Please arrive by 1:45 AM to register.
The training will follow the curriculum developed by the Upper New York Annual Conference Safe Sanctuaries Team, educating those involved in ministries who work with children and vulnerable adults on risks and prevention strategies related to abuse.
The training will be facilitated by Arlene Schmidt
and Stephanie Strom.
Please register with Carrie Boyer in the District Office [email protected] or (518) 480-4866. She will send you the handout.
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Adirondack District Lay Servant Class
Advanced Course: Leading Worship
Oct. 26, 9 AM to 4 PM and
Nov. 2, 9 AM to 4 PM
South Glens Falls UMC
15 Maplewood Parkway
South Glens Falls, NY 12803
To register, contact Arlene Schmidt at
[email protected]
"Leading Worship" focuses on the ministry of the lay servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group or congregation in worship. The course will help participants understand the history of Christian worship, paying particular attention to the development of current United Methodist ritual and ritual resources, the basic pattern of worship, the Christian year, and the Revised Common Lectionary. This is one of the courses needed for Certified Lay Speaker. Please bring a bag lunch.
Facilitators: Bruce Hazard and Arlene Schmidt
$15 Registration - Does not include the book. "Worshipping with United Methodist" by Hoyt L. Hickman (revised edition), available through Cokesbury or Amazon.
Please watch the Adirondack Newsletter for the new schedule for all the classes leading to Certified Lay Servant and Speaker which will start with a Basic in March.
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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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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A prayer for the beginning of the school year
If you know a student beginning a new school year, you might want to share this litany asking God to be there each step of the way.
'Go with God' is a common benediction. Isaiah 41:10 tells us to "Fear not, for I am with you." Children facing first days from pre-school to college can take comfort in knowing that God is with us every moment. This United Methodist prayer reminds us that we can see God when we look for God's love in others.
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We are stewards of the Earth
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Photo illustration by Kathleen Barry, United Methodist Communications
When we become better stewards of God's gift of water, we help assure that everyone has access to this precious natural resource.
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A Christian calling: Save water, save lives
During the summer months, many United Methodists in the United States and elsewhere spend time near water. We camp by a lake, vacation at the beach, or lounge by a pool. Water is so readily accessible we can take it for granted.
For much of the world, however, the search for clean, safe water is an everyday chore that never takes a holiday.
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Image by Sara Schork, United Methodist Communications
Chat as a family about how to handle tasks we wish we didn't have to do, and how we should always try our best, as if we're doing it for God.
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Spend family time to talk about work
Sometimes we are asked to do things we don't want to do. It could be math homework, traveling for work or practicing a musical instrument. When that happens, it is tempting to just do the minimum so we can be done quickly and get back to something more enjoyable. The Bible tells us, however, that we should always do our best, as if we were doing it for God.
Get Them Talking is a
series of monthly resources from United Methodist Communications, to help families lead conversations about issues of faith during dinner, devotions, a drive or anytime.
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United Methodist Beliefs: The Rapture
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Rev. Day
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From United Methodist Communications:
Do you have questions about the meaning of some of the
terms and teachings of The United Methodist Church? In this series, we ask clergy to share their understanding of topics. No preaching, just conversation.
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Photo by Les Todd, Duke University
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Test your knowledge about United Methodist Schools
We invite you to take a short quiz to test your knowledge about United Methodist schools. We encourage you to share the link with friends, too, so you can compare scores later. To take the quiz
click here.
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Hygiene Kits Needed
The Upper New York Mission Central HUB is focusing
on the desperate need for hygiene kits around the world in places such as the transition shelters along the U.S. Mexico border.
Throughout the summer, the UNY Mission Central HUB is collecting monetary and supply donations to assemble UMCOR hygiene kits. Those who send in a donation, will have a "hand" placed on our "world."
To learn how to assemble a kit, Click here
Click here
to make a donation.
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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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Explore United Methodist resources
Wondering where to find resources from the United Methodist Church?
Click here
Find information on how to order for Special Sundays, apply for grants and loans, and more.
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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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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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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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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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