Mohawk District E-newsletter for Churches and Pastors
September 4, 2019
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Thank You for Your Ministry!
Friends in 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. If you want to
include news in this publi-
cation, send it a minimum
of eight days in advance to:
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 September 8
Cherry Valley UMC
and
Clinton UMC
Pastor Theresa Grescheck
and
Pastor Michael Terrell
Pray for victims of
hurricanes and
disasters.
the 2019-20 Prayer Calendar
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Pastoral Leadership Development Begins in September with DS Roy - First Session is September 29 on
“A Long Obedience in the Same Direction”, Eugene Peterson
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All Pastors, Deacons and Lay Pastors are invited to join DS Abel Roy for a fresh session of Pastoral Leadership Development. A totally
new reading list
is now available.
The tentative Fall schedule is 3-6 p.m., monthly, Sundays, 9-29-19; 10-20-19; 11-17-19; and 12-15-19, and continuing Winter/ Spring, at First United Methodist Church, 105 Genesee Street, New Hartford, NY 13413.
Register by 9-27-19 with $50 deposit.
The cost is $150 and includes supper.
Books
will be purchased by participants separately. Sign up today with the District Office, 315-797-1777, mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org.
Send your $150 check payment made out to
UNY Conference
to:
Mohawk District
105 Genesee Street
New Hartford, NY 13413
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Safe Sanctuaries: Stuff We All Need to Know
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It is our joy that there are many active ministries with children and youth on Mohawk District. We are pleased to announce we have just added
Safe Sanctuaries Training this fall
for Mohawk District faith communities.
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Sept. 21
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9:30 a.m. – about 12:30 p.m.,
First UMC, 551 Sayles St., Oneida, NY 13421 (Register by 9-14-19). Check in 9 – 9:25 a.m.
Oct. 26
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9:30 a.m. – about 12:30 p.m.,
West Schuyler UMC,
297 Wood Lane, Utica, NY 13502 (Register by 10-19-19).
Check in takes place from 9 – 9:25 a.m.
315-797-1777. Send participant name(s), church, email & phone.
Please share this with your church(es). If you are new to the District, Safe Sanctuaries is a way of conducting our ministries with children, youth and vulnerable adults, and also a training component for all who work with these populations to reduce the risk of abuse within our churches. Our Upper New York Annual Conference has minimum standards to which churches must adhere and each church is required to have a Safe Sanctuaries Policy in place and in use, as well as on file with the District, that meets or exceeds these standards. For additional information about The Upper New York Annual Conference Safe Sanctuaries Minimum Standards and Training, visit:
http://www.unyumc.org/resources/safe-sanctuaries
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The Upper New York Conference's Commission on Religion and Race will continue Imagine No Racism (INR) trainings this fall and are calling this version INR 2.0. These trainings will kick off on Sat., Sept. 7, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., 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.
T
he 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."
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.
This event will help refresh and update your knowledge base as well as help those who are now ready to start the Imagine No Racism initiative.
Click here
to register.
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Clergy and Lay Pastors:
At 3 p.m., Sept. 15,
there is a District Day with worship, church conference orientation, break out sessions, supper and an optional evening sexual harassment prevention training at The Mohawk District Communications HUB
First UMC, 105 Genesee Street, New Hartford, NY 13413
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those serving the local church under appointment or assignment are expected to attend
this District Day. If you have an emergency, please write the DS and ask to be excused.
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All those serving
the local church: Deacon/Pastor/Lay Pastor
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More Energizing Than A Cup of Coffee!
(Well, maybe not, but there will be coffee)
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Annual Pastoral Conversations
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Annual Church Conferences
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District Assists Local Churches with NYS Training Requirement
New York State
has
mandated
Sexual Harassment Policies and Sexual Harassment Prevention training for all employers.
This means churches too
.
New York State is requiring your church as the employer
Our District wants to assist our churches in complying with the law. If you choose not to take this help in the form of
a training 6:30 p.m., Sept. 15, 2019,
at First UMC, 105 Genesee Street, New Hartford, NY, then you may make your own plan to acquire training materials and
get your pastor and staff trained
. This is not optional. Everyone must comply. Please make sure your church SPRC and employees are aware of this annual requirement. The deadline is almost one month away.
PLEASE NOTE:
Child Care with a reservation is now available.
Sign up at the District Office with Name and Age of each child
who needs care. Please bring any supper/food for your child(ren)
that is OK for them to eat. Register by Sept. 11 for child care,
315-797-1777,
mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org
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Lay Servant Opportunities
Open to All Lay Servants
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Leading Public Prayer
at First UMC, New Hartford, NY. Start Sept. 17th, Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., for 5 weeks ending on Oct.15th. Registration cut-off date is Sept. 4th. Students may obtain their text book, "Shaping Prayers of the People" by Samuel Wells, prior to class from
www.amazon.com
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Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Resolution
at First UMC, Camden, NY. Start Sept. 26th, Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., for 5 weeks ending Oct. 24th. Registration cut-off date is Sept. 19th. Students may obtain their textbook prior to start of class from
www.upperroom.org
or
www.amazon.com
. Textbook: "The Spirit and Art of Conflict Resolution" by Thomas Porter.
A Ministry of Caring
at West Schuyler UMC, Utica, NY. Starts Sept. 26, Thursdays 6 to 8 p.m., for 5 weeks ending Oct. 24th. Registration cut-off date is Sept. 19th. Students may obtain their workbook prior to start of class from
www.amazon.com
. Workbook: "A Ministry of Caring" by Duane Ewers.
Accountable Discipleship
at First UMC, Herkimer, NY. Starts Sat., Sept. 28th and continues, Sat., Oct. 5th. Class times 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Students may obtain their textbook prior to start of class from
www.upperroom.org
or
www.amazon.com
. Text: "Accountable Discipleship" by Steven Mansker.
Discovering Our Spiritual Gifts
at Newport UMC, Newport, NY. Starts Oct. 23rd, Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., for 5 weeks ending on Nov. 20th. Registration cut-off dates is Oct. 15th. Students may obtain their textbook prior to start of class from
www.amazon.com
. Text: "Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts" by Charles V. Bryant.
Additional information about these advanced Lay Servant Ministry Courses available from Ken Guilfoyle, 315 254 6673/
kguilf2855@aol.com
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FIND A FLYER AND REGISTRATION FORM FOR MOHAWK
DISTRICT LAY SERVANT COURSES LISTED ABOVE,
CLICK HERE
Intercessory Prayer on Northern Flow District
Facilitated by Rev. David Herrmann on Saturdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26, & November 2, 2019, 9:30 a.m. to Noon, Beaver Falls UMC. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Sept. 8. Use the registration link below for this course only.
Students are responsible for ordering their own books:
(available from Amazon). "
Shaping the Prayers of the People:
The Art of Intercession",
ISBN 978-0-80287-097-1
COST $10 *MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE to UNYAC*. Mail Checks and Registration to:
Rev. David Herrmann, 7618 N State St., Lowville, NY 13367-1318. Find a registration form,
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Preaching on Oneonta District
Facilitated by Pastor Dave Pritchard Friday, Oct. 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m., AND Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Must attend BOTH days. The location is to be determined--either Afton UMC or Sidney UMC.
Students are responsible for ordering their own books: "From Your Heart to Theirs, Participant's Guide: Delivering an Effective Sermon", Franks and Carroll.
To register and for fee information and questions for this course only, contact
pritchard.dave06@gmail.com
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Mission Collection for 2019
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Red Bird Mission is in need of donations to help those in need in Kentucky. The need is great. The goal for 2019 is to transport at least 3,600 shoe boxes filled with necessities and small gifts, plus other supplies, to the Red Bird Mission the first week of December. Participating churches may drop off filled shoe boxes & donations
Nov. 1 - 26
to:
Upper New York
Conference Center,
7481 Henry Clay Blvd, Liver-pool, or
Endwell UMC
, 3301 Watson Boulevard, Endwell.
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Pastor Area Connect Groups are for those serving a church as the Pastoral or Deacon Leader
North PAC: 10 a.m., Sept. 5, First Thursday, Boonville UMC
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You Can Still Register for Transforming Conflict Training
A 2-Retreat Series on Transforming Conflict for United Methodist
Clergy and Servant Leaders of the Upper New York Conference.
Time & Place:
Eastern Series at Camp Aldersgate -
Sponsored by the Northern Flow District, Rev. Mike Weeden,
Session One - September 25 & 26, 2019 (W/Th)*
Session Two - October 16 & 17 (W/Th)
Western Series at Camp Asbury -
Sponsored by the Mountain View District, Rev. Nancy Adams, DS
Session One - September 18 & 19, 2019 (W/Th)*
Session Two - October 9 & 10, 2019 (W/Th)*
All sessions begin with lunch at 12:15 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. Thurs.
Cost:
West: $676
East: $612/commuter rate $450
Maximum # of Participants / Series: 20
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Join Bishop Webb for
The Bishop's Retreat
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The 2019 Bishop's Retreat takes place October 22-24, 2019 at the RIT Inn and Conference Center in Rochester, NY. This year's theme is, “Biblical Risk Takers”. Clergy can enjoy time away and exper-iencedynamic keynote speaker, the Rev. Grace Imathiu.
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Lay Leadership Development: Love, Learn, Lead
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Albany District is offering an opportunity for
any church in UNY Conference
to join in on Lay Leadership Development gatherings. The gatherings will use the Love, Learn, Lead model for participants to experience inward spiritual transformation and move outward as disciples, serving radically like Christ.
The topics are: Intentional Disciple-Making; Simple Church; and External Focus.
The gatherings take place 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., 10/9/19 at Rotterdam UMC; 11/13/19 at Rotterdam UMC; 12/11/ 19 at McKownville UMC; 01/15/20 at Rotterdam UMC; 02/19/20 at Rotterdam UMC; 03/04/20 at McKownville UMC; 04/08/20 at Rotterdam UMC; 05/13/20 at Rotterdam UMC; and 06/10/20 at McKownville UMC.
Cost is $200 per church to offset costs. Supper is included.
To register or for information, please make checks to “Upper NY Conference”, note “LLD”, and send them to Albany District Office, PO Box 511, Newtonville, NY 12128, and contact Maxine Getty at Albany District, 518-608-1246, with participants’ names, email addresses and phone numbers.
Click here to see the full letter
or additional locations.
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ALS Walk with Team Warren
West Schuyler and Boonville UMCs
invite you to join them for the
ALS Walk Sept. 14,
Long Branch Park,
Liverpool, NY.
Register 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Walking begins
at 11 a.m. To find a flyer
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Pre-retirement Seminar
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 7th,
UNY United Methodist Center
7481 Henry Clay Blvd.
Syracuse, NY
Register by 9-20-19
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Dinner for Mission Funding
Trinity UMC is hosting a
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
5 - 7 p.m., Sept. 14,
at 8595 Westmoreland Road,
Whitesboro, NY 13492.
All proceeds benefit the
2019 Mission Trip to Brazil.
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Training for Local Church Treasurers
A free training for church treasurers
is taking place 8 a.m. to Noon,
Sept. 28, 2019, at the United Church
of Canastota. The presenter is
Rev. Susan Ranous, CPA.
Registration is required to:
Topics include: Financial standards
for local churches, payroll for
non-clergy employees, preparation
of financial statements, EZRA
(statistical tables) preparation, bookkeeping, budgets, audits and
Gregory Wright, 315-420-5064.
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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: Closed for vacation Aug. 25-31.
Generally Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m,
Other times by appointment.
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