Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
April 24, 2019
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Thank You for
Your Ministry
Please pass along this
Mohawk District E-Newsletter
to church staff, teams and organizations. We hope you
will use this invaluable
resource as we work to
promote the missions,
ministries and events of
the Mohawk District. New subscribers are welcome.
Just send us your email
address. If you want to
include news in this
publication, send it a minimum
of eight days in advance to:
mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org
To catch up on the latest,
past e-newsletters
are conveniently archived
on the Conference website at:
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Prayer Focus
Week of April 28
Rome: First UMC and
Sherrill: Christ Church
Rev. Brian Lothridge
and
Rev. Bob Kolvik-Campbell
Please offer up healing
prayers for
Pastor
Theresa Grescheck
(Cherry Valley UMC).
Prayers are needed
for the
people of
Sri Lanka
and all
victims of terrorism.
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We're Looking for a Few Good Women and Men to Share
Their Experience with Those Who are Entering Ministry
Oneonta/Mohawk District Mentor Training
Two dates:
Saturday, May 18, 9 AM - 1 PM at Cobleskill UMC
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Saturday, June 1, 9 AM - 1 PM at First UMC, Oneonta
If you are interested in attending or have questions, please email
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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Regional Gatherings with Bishop Webb
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb will host regional gatherings in April and May. These gatherings focus on unpacking the Judicial Council's decision regarding the constitutionality of the petitions that comprised 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. There will be an opportunity for questions and conversation.
The dates, times, and locations for regional gatherings:
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UMC Special Sunday: Native American Ministries Sunday
May 5, 2019
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The Upper New York Annual Conference
June 5-8, 2019, Oncenter, Syracuse
Click here
to obtain more information about the 2019 Annual Conference session, including the registration form, menu, and housing information.
The first draft of the 2020 UNY Narrative Budget Booklet is available.
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Deadline is Approaching--Apply by May 1!
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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SAVE THE DATE: 27
th
Annual Palestinian Dinner, JUNE 7, 5:15 pm
Plymouth Congregational Church
232 E. Onondaga St., St. George Macedonian Orthodox Church
5083 Onondaga St., 2 1/2 blocks from Oncenter
Reservations:
Linda Bergh (315) 492-8507, 116 Edna Rd., Syracuse, NY 13205
Karen Peterson, (607) 739-3141, 116 Greenridge Dr., Horseheads, NY 14845.
(Checks for $20.00 made out to "UNY Conference"/ Palestinian Dinner")
Excused for Clergy
Whereas all clergy are expected to attend annual conference, if there is an important and valid reason for not attending, a clergy person may ask Bishop Webb to excuse her/him. Should you find you need this, please fill out the Excused Request Form. The Bishop's Office will notify the District if the Bishop has excused particular clergy from attendance. Find a link to the Form below.
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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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Disciple 1 Bible Study Beginning Thursday, May 2nd
This 34-week class will be
6 - 8 p.m.,
Thursdays,
at ERWIN FIRST UMC, 920 Euclid Ave., Syracuse. Please contact the Erwin First office if interested or for more information at 315-472-4082.
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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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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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Pastors Can Stay Connected Through
Mohawk District
P
astor
A
rea
C
onnect Groups
MV East PAC
, 5 PM, Apr. 29, First UMC, Herkimer
South/Southwest PAC
, 10:30 AM, Apr. 30 First UMC, New Hartford
West PAC
- 10 AM, May 2, Christ Church, Sherrill
North PAC -
10 AM, 1st Thurs. of each month, Boonville UMC
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All Clergy Welcome:
Sexism in Church? See it. Stop it.
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Mohawk District clergy are invited to attend "Sexism in Church? See It. Stop it." 9 AM, 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 AM 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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Dave Ramsey's Financial
Peace University
Wednesdays, April 24-June 19
6:30 to 8 PM
Trinity UMC: Whitesboro
Contact Christine,
315-790-7772
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Rummage Sale
April 25
11 a.m. to 3 PM
light lunch and bag sale
April 26
9 AM to Noon
Clothing bag sale
Floyd UMC
Route 365, Floyd
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Rummage Sale
Lairdsville UMC. Route 5,
Westmoreland.
9 AM to 5 PM, May 3
9 AM to 1 PM, May 4 Bag Sale
Bake sale each day
"The church with the red door"
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Chicken Barbecue
Drive Thru
SATURDAY, May 11
11 AM to 1 PM
United Church of
Canastota
Cost - $10
Chicken, salt potatoes,
beans, slaw, roll, dessert
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Peterboro United Methodist
Presents a
Spring Concert
Featuring “ONE VOICE IN PRAISE”
St. John’s UMC of Elmont, NY
Sat., MAY 18, 7 PM
Free will offering will aid
Smithfield Fire Department
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Risk/Threat Assessment
for Places of Worship
Clergy are invited
1:30 - 3:30 PM, 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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Roast Beef Dinner
4:30 p.m., May 4,
Stittville UMC,
9070 Main St., Stittville, NY
The dinner is served
family style. There will
be homemade pie.
Adult dinner, $10;
Child dinner age 5-12, $5;
Children 4 and younger eat free.
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All are invited!
Spring Festival of Song in the Welsh Tradition
A Gymanfa Ganu sponsored by St. David’s Society of Utica
3 PM, Sunday, May 5, 2019
Westernville Presbyterian Church
7696 Stokes-Westernville Road, Westernville
A reception (“te bach”) will follow the singing
A Free Will Offering will be received
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Car Show and Chicken Barbecue
11 AM to 3 PM
Morning Start UMC
4224 Acme Road, Frankfort, NY
by Motor-In Methodists
of Acme Road
Registration fee is $10/car
Judging 2 PM/Prizes 3 PM
Chicken barbecue Noon-sold out
$11 per meal
Proceeds benefit Morning Star UMC
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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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