Update - Rosemary P. Italiano Johnson
Prayers are needed for the family of Rosemary P. Johnson, 76.
Rosemary passed away Nov. 11. A Memorial Service will take place
2 p.m., Dec. 14, at South Otselic UMC.
Rosemary was the spouse of Rev. Carl Johnson, retired.
Rev. Johnson previously served as Mohawk District Superintendent,
and as Pastor at South Otselic, Oneida: St. Paul's, Horseheads,
First UMC of New Hartford, Protestant Chaplain at Syracuse University, Syracuse: James Street, Clay, Lyons and Geneva.
Send condolences to:
Rev. Carl Johnson
796 County Road 13
South Otselic, NY 13155
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For many, the holiday shopping frenzy begins on Thanksgiving Day, continues on Black Friday and rolls along through Cyber Monday and on to Christmas Eve.
The search for the perfect gift sometimes overshadows the true meaning of the season. Enter #GivingTuesday, the social movement that kicks off the charitable giving season and puts the spotlight back on helping others.
Celebrated the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, the day is set aside to encourage participants to come together to make a difference by donating time or money to the charities of their choice. Supporters are urged to spread the word about giving on social media with the hashtag #GivingTuesday and share stories about what inspired them to give.
Several United Methodist agencies and ministries are participating in #GivingTuesday again this year, offering churchgoers a variety of ways to contribute online.
Feel free to give at any time and share these opportunities with others. Giving is not just limited to one day, on #GivingTuesday.
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Flood Relief Help
The Mohawk District is looking for suggestions for a District Fund-raiser to benefit Flood Relief from the Oct. 31st floods. Please let
us know your ideas and if you are willing to help. These will be decided upon and finalized by the District Superintendent.
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Change in insurance carrier starting January 1, 2020
The UNY Board of Trustees recently sent a letter to all churches
in the UNY Conference to inform them of the plan to change the Conference's insurance carrier from Church Mutual to Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company.
Click here
to read the letter.
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Mohawk District,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing on behalf of Trinity United Methodist Church in Whitesboro, NY. Over the course of the past few years
the church has started a warm clothing giveaway ministry
where we collect donated items (coats, blankets, socks, hats, gloves, etc.) and distribute them in downtown Utica. It warms my heart to see the joy on people’s faces by being able to provide them a warm jacket or blanket.
On November 9
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we were able to serve over 100 people at our most recent give away and yet the need was so great we had to turn people away. We are looking for assistance with our ministry and are
asking you and the members of your congregation to consider setting up a donation bin for such items
. These items can be collected from your church or delivered to Trinity UMC.
Santana M King
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All Clergy, Lay Pastors and their families are asked to join
DS Abel and Rebecca Roy for a Christmas Open House.
Details are available below. RSVP by Dec. 5th.
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South Otselic UMC
invites you to
some events upcoming at the church:
RESCHEDULED
Dec. 7
– Countryside Community Choir Cantata “Love Made a Way”, 2 PM
Dec. 7
– Live Nativity, Noon - 2 PM,
Rolling Hills Old Time Gospel Quartet,
2-3 PM (weather dependent)
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Send Volunteers Throughout the US
& the Globe in the Name of Christ
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission connects you with opportunities to put
your Christian love in action.
To continue this work UMVIM needs
help from people like you - YOU know
the work is transformative for those who go, those who give, and those who host.
To meet our mission budget for 2020,
we need an additional $20,000.
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Delta UMC Christmas Cookie Sale
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 14
Corner of Hawkins Corners Road
and Route 26 North, Rome, NY
Wide selection of homemade cookies
$10 pp. Gloves and containers provided.
The church is accessible for people
with different physical abilities.
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Upper NY Local Pastors Licensing School
Date
: April 19-25, 2020
Location:
Camp Casowasco, Moravia
Arrival time:
Welcoming begins at
4:15 p.m., April 19
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, dinner at 5:30 p.m.
On-line registration availability
will
be set up at the appropriate time.
If an interpreter is required, please share that information as soon as possible. Questions? Pastor Caroline Simmons:
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evcsimmons@gmail.com
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New York State Minimum
Wage increases Dec. 31, 2019
Applies to all non-exempt employees.
This includes churches who have non-
exempt employees. For questions,
contact Tracy Rickett, UNY
Human Resources Generalist,
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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:
Tues., Wed., Thurs., 12:30 to 6 p.m,
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