Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Hebrews 13:8
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Be Sure Your Church is Represented at District Day September 25th
All laity (non-clergy) and clergy are invited to join together for Mohawk District Day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, September 25th at CenterPoint Christian Fellowship (United Methodist) in Barneveld. Join Bishop Webb for worship, followed by activities, workshops, lunch and Holy Communion. Please RSVP with your church name, attendee(s) name(s) to: mohawkdistrict@unyumc.orgor 315-797-1777,
by September 21st.
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District Prayer Focus
Week of September 19
United Methodist Men
&
Mark Jones
Healing prayers for Pastor Kathy Reese (Fonda-Fultonville), and her husband, Robert Reese, who are recovering from COVID.
Prayers are needed for Adam Barnes, son of Pastor Jim and Marge Barnes. Adam is dealing with health concerns.
Rev. Becky Guthrie requests prayers for her entire family after the tragic death of her 32-year-old nephew, Brandon Blades, following a motorcycle accident on July 20.
the 2021-22 Prayer Calendar
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District E-newsletters
To subscribe to the E-newsletter, send us your email address. To submit news
for this publication, send it a minimum of eight days in advance to:
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Hello Everyone,
The District Leadership Team is very excited have everyone in the District to join us for a Family Fun Day, September 25th at CenterPoint Christian Fellowship in Barneveld.
The last 18 months have been difficult for everyone. We want to take this opportunity to gather together and just have some fun. Bishop Mark Webb will be joining us and will speak at the morning worship before having some time with the youth in the Mohawk District.
We have also invited churches in our District to share some of the missions that are happening. Maybe this will spark some ideas for other churches?
The day will have lots of activities available--including archery, field games, horse shoes, corn hole, volleyball, a prayer labyrinth, a prayer tent, a campfire with smores and walking trails.
This entire event is free including lunch. Please personally invite your congregations. We would love to see everyone of all ages!
See the flyer (above) to share with your congregations. Here is the schedule for the day:
9:30 a.m. Registration begins
10 a.m. Worship with Bishop Mark Webb
11 a.m. Youth time with Bishop Webb
Mission Moments
Noon Lunch
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Activities will be available at your own leisure
2 p.m. Worship with Communion
3 p.m. Travel home
Your District Leadership Team
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Courses with extremely low registration will need to be cancelled. This has already happened to several planned courses.
Please spread the word we need students to sign up.
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Students Needed for Upcoming Classes
Sign up Today!
2021 Fall Lay Servant Courses
ZOOM ‘Basic’ Class, begins 9-21-21 for five weeks, 6 -8 pm Registration cut-off date 9-21-21. Instructor Jacqueline Kim, CLS, Interested participants should contact Ken Guilfoyle,315 254 6673, or kguilf2855@aol.com for information, course registration requirements and how to obtain your textbook prior to the class.
ZOOM, Leading Worship, begins 7 - 9 p.m., 9-21-21, and continues Tuesdays for five weeks.Cost is $15. Students must purchase the book, "Worshipping With United Methodists", by Hoyt Hickman. Click here for a registration form. Send payment made out to UNYAC and registration form to: Robert Mueller, 4432 Lathrop Dr., Marcellus, NY 13108.
Lairdsville UMC, Advanced Class, Called To Preach, in classroom starting 9-22-21 for five weeks, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Registration cut-off date 9-15-21. Instructor Mark Adsit, CLM. Interested participants should contact Ken Guilfoyle,315 254 6673, or kguilf2855@aol.com for information, course registration requirements and how to obtain your textbook prior to the class.
ZOOM, Advanced Class, Afire with God, begins 9:30 a.m. to Noon, Oct. 2, and continues for six Saturdays. Instructor Ernest Warren, CLSpeaker. Click here for a registration form, course requirements and payment instructions.
ZOOM, Basic Lay Servant Course, begins 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6, and continues for five weeks. Instructor Peter O'Neill, CLS. Click here for a registration form, course requirements and payment instructions.
ZOOM Advanced Class Accountable Discipleship, starting 10-6-21 for five weeks, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Registration cut-off date 9-28-21. Instructor Pastor Robbin Harris. Interested participants should contact Ken Guilfoyle,315 254 6673, or kguilf2855@aol.com for information, course registration requirements and how to obtain your textbook prior to the class
Delta UMC, Advanced Class Living Our Methodist Beliefs, in classroom starting 10-9-21 for two Saturdays, 9 am to 3 pm. Registration cut-off date 9-30-21. Instructor Paul Phister, CLS. Interested participants should contact Ken Guilfoyle,315 254 6673, or kguilf2855@aol.com for information, course registration requirements and how to obtain your textbook prior to the class
Click here to see more lay servant course listings.
Lay Servants/**Certified Lay Ministers and
Lay Speakers Report
Each year, lay servants, Certified Lay Ministers and lay speakers are asked to report to the annual church conference. Please use the reports below. Make sure your Pastor has a copy of this to submit with Church Conference reports.
Certified Lay Servant Report - for those who have taken the Basic Lay Servant Course and an additional Advanced Lay Servant Course every three years. Click here.
Certified Lay Minister Report - for those who have become Certified Lay Servants, taken the four module Certified Lay Minister curriculum and continue with Advanced Courses every two years. Click here. (Note: this is more frequent than Certified Lay Servant.)
Lay Speaker Report - for those who have taken the Basic Lay Servant Course and all six of the core Advanced Courses, including:
- Leading Prayer
- Leading Worship
- Preaching
- United Methodist Heritage
- Discovering Spiritual Gifts
- United Methodist Polity
as well as an Advanced Lay Servant Courses every three years. Click here.
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Sign Up Today for the United Methodist Men's Retreat--
Faith in Action
October 1 and 2
Casowasco, Moravia NY
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The UNY Conference urgently needs individuals and teams who can help in times of disasters in Mohawk District. Please sign up to be the hands of Jesus with Marybeth Ingalls, UNY Mission Volunteer Coordinator, 315-898-2064, 315-372-0285, marybethingalls@unyumc.org.
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Community Outreach in Bouckville,
Oriskany Falls and Waterville
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The Waterville and Oriskany Falls UMC joined together to offer VBS “Lift Off! Soaring to New Heights with God” in August. As many as 20 children, ages 4 to 14, took part. Once you saw the smiles on the children’s faces, it couldn’t have been more successful.
Rev. Becky Guthrie joined the gathering and led Bible skits each day. Volunteers and children joined in to be part of the evening skits where they got to met Abraham, Jesus, Mary and Martha, Zacchaeus and Peter. Each day they learned about a new flight plan using the words, “I will follow, trust, listen, repent and serve”. The children learned daily prayers that focused on faith building, crafts, activities and new songs all dealing with the daily themes introduced by “Scoop” the reporter and “Skylar” the flying squirrel.
“We all felt blessed that both churches had the opportunity to come together and share the joy of working and playing with these children..." said Rev. Carol Jubenville. Rev. Bryant Clark said, “We can’t wait to ‘lift off’ again with all of our friends when we reconnect on September 12th to experience a real hot air balloon demonstration.” Click here to read the full article.
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Over the years, Bouckville UMC has become famous for their delicious homemade pies. People come from all over the country during the Bouckville Antique Days to purchase these homemade delicacies!
This year, Bouckville UMC decided to purchase baked goods from Annie’s Sweets & Treats in Morrisville and Holland Farms Bakery in New York Mills and offer treats free of charge.
Along with baked goods and beverages, the church handed out brochures about the meaning of the church's eight stained glass windows to visitors at Antique Days.
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2022 Clergy Compensation Report Form |
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Each year churches are asked to complete the UNY Clergy Compensation Report for their Pastor/lay pastor. This report is:
- Completed by the local church's Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee and then sent to;
- The Finance Team for approval;
- Then the Church Council approves Pastor's Compensation;
- Finally the Annual Church Conference will give the approval for Pastor's Compensation, which begins on 1-1-2022.
Even if there is no change in the amount from 2021, a 2022 Report must be completed. The Superintendent is asking SPRCs to schedule a meeting no later than the end of August for this work to begin. The Finance Team and Church Council should plan to act on this Compensation no later than September or beginning of October. The Annual Church Conference is not the place for continued discussion and questions on the Pastor's Compensation. Please contact the Superintendent well in advance of the Church Conference if SPRC, finance team or church council have difficulty completing this work.
The information below was emailed to S/PPRC chairpersons and church treasurers for whom churches have provided email contacts. There are no paper packets mailed for some time now. Pastors, please ensure this work is taking place. If the SPRC chair didn't get the email, they should contact the District Office to verify their email address on file and restore communication.
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Annual Church Conference Reports
You may need to click the "Advance" button and "proceed" to access this page.
Read additional help information from UNY Conference about accessing this website. Click here.
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**Trustees are elected AT the church conference NOT in advance of the conference. |
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Registration Deadline Approaching 9-24-21
Transforming Church Conflict & Creating Space
for Authentic Community
A 2-Retreat Series on Transforming Conflict for United Methodist Clergy and Servant Leaders of the Upper New York Conference to be held at Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center.
Session One – October 6 & 7, 2021 (W/Th)
Session Two – October 27 & 28, 2021 (W/Th)
Both sessions begin w/ lunch at 12:15 (W) & end at 5pm (Th).
This retreat series explores the theory and practice of effective conflict engagement, including the skills and strategies that work to create space for conflict's transformation in three different contexts:
1. Self-Managed Conflict - When we are the ones in conflict.
2. The Mediator - When we serve as a neutral third party.
3. The Facilitator - When we convene a heated church meeting.
Tuition: $375. Casowasco Meals & Lodging: $224. Total Cost: $599. Maximum # of participants is 20. Registration deadline is September 24. To Register CLICK HERE. For more information visit: www.mcneillmediation.com.
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World Communion Sunday is October 3
Thank You...!
for your generosity in 2020. You gave $400,254 towards the ministries funded by the World Communion Sunday offering. This offering supports diverse mix of national and international ethnic young adults to make a global impact for Christ. Half of the offering benefits World Communion Scholarships for graduate students from the U.S. and other countries; the remainder assists Ethnic Scholarships for U.S. and international undergraduates studying in the U.S. and Ethnic In-Service Training. These funds are administered by the General Boards of Higher Education and Ministry and Global Ministries.
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Picnic on September 19th
The people of Mohawk District are invited to a picnic, 1 p.m., Sept. 19, at The Grove at Pleasant Firehouse, Easterly Street, Gloversville. The event will take place rain or shine.
Due to pandemic, please pack your own picnic. Enjoy fellowship together! Ice cream sundaes are provided. RSVP by TODAY, Sept. 15, 2021. 518-725-8913 home, 518-775-6705. Click here for the full announcement.
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CRAFTERS WANTED for our Annual Christmas Carousel, Saturday, November 6, 2021, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Morning Star UMC, 36 Second St. Ilion.
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Open to All UNY Conference
The Academy of Artful Leadership
Small Group Learning with
Regional Associate Rich Weihing
We have been working to become more vital congregations and to have intentional disciple-making plans. This fall, we will identify and grow the number of Christ-following transformational leaders in our churches. Regional Associate Rev. Rich Weihing will lead groups of up to 12 members each in monthly 90-minute Zoom gatherings from late September 2021 through April 2022. Participants will also have six, 50-minute coaching sessions with Rich.
Updates from Rich: The Tuesday afternoon group is filling up, but there are still several openings; the Wednesday evening group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. has plenty of openings. Laity are strongly encouraged to attend – it may be especially helpful for a pastor and church member to attend together. Limited financial aid may be available to laity. Registration is open to all districts. For more information, click here.
Through individual study and preparation, facilitated group discussion, and one-on-one coaching sessions, participants learn and grow in leadership for intentional disciple-making, church vitality, and as transformational leaders. We will use a “coach-approach” process, working from the understanding that each participant is naturally creative, resourceful, and whole.
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Clergy Education
ClergyEducation.com is a resource for clergy and church leaders, offering CEUs accepted by most UM annual conferences.
A Storyteller Looks at the Parables, 3 p.m., Sept. 21, Charles Maynard, cost $25. Registration, click here.
Leading Your Church in New Directions, 3 p.m., Sept. 28, Olu Brown, cost $25. Registration, click here.
Tips for Cultivating Fruitfulness in Ministry, 11 a.m., Oct. 5, Blake Bradford, cost $25. Registration, click here.
Understanding the Simplified, Accountable Structure, 11 a.m., Oct. 14, Kay Kotan & Blake Bradford, cost $25. Registration, click here.
Planning to Preach During Advent, 2 p.m., Oct. 19, Olu Brown, cost $25. Registration, click here.
Planning Activities for Advent and Christmas, 11 a.m., Oct. 21, Anne Bosarge, cost $25. Registration, click here.
Teaching, Meeting, Preaching and Me: Time Management for the Church Leader, Nov. 11, Ken Willard, cost $25. Registration, click here.
Preaching During Lent and Easter, 3 p.m., Jan. 11, 2022, cost $25, Bishop Sharma Lewis. Registration, click here.
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Attention Mohawk District Churches and Pastors--Rev. Abel Roy has purchased a subscription for Digital Discipleship resources for you!
Hello and Welcome!
Your district superintendent has purchased a one-year membership for your continuing education on Digital Discipleship! This subscription is available to your church teams and volunteers who want to learn how to make the most of your online ministry.
When you decided to go into ministry, you probably didn't realize you would need to make the shift to online or what it would take to reach new people in your community. Pastors are among the group that has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The stress of not knowing what to do is too much for most—this stress is common. Every church leader is facing similar frustrations.
This comprehensive program has SOLUTIONS for you! The lockdowns will change, but the future will never be the same as the pre-pandemic past. Digital connections are even more critical for delivering the Gospel.
Member Benefits
· Video Courses on Digital Discipleship
· Ongoing Support
· Discounted Individual Consultation (First Session only $25)
· Free E-Book
· Free Resources
· Peer Support
· Clergy Networking
· Monthly Live Q&A
Each month, you will have the opportunity to engage in a Live video with Q&A that will cover everything you need to reach and keep more guests, both in-person and online.
You'll discover principles and systems that will work for any church, not just for the megachurch, but any size church!
PLUS... each presentation will be available to you after the classes are over. This on-demand access is included with your exclusive group membership!
TO ACTIVATE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION
GO TO THE FACEBOOK Digital Discipleship Education You will need to request to join the group. Don't forget to invite your team members by sharing this link with them!
Attached to this email, you will find everything you need to get started in digital ministry! A Free Ebook on Making Digital Disciples, Digitial Discipleship brochure, and a QuickStart to Digital Discipleship Facebook Group.
TRAINING TOPICS
• Simple Online Worship
• Growing Your Online Ministry
• Build an Easy Website
• Livestreaming
• Photography
• Assimilation
• Holiday Campaigns
• Online Engagement
and more
LAUNCH INTO THE DEEP
With a greater need for technology and billions of people searching online for answers to life's problems, the times are challenging us to have the faith to launch out into new uncharted and deep waters.
Learn to use social media the way it was intended, and discover that when we step out in faith, like the apostle Peter, our nets will nearly break
once we cast into the deep.
Sincerely,
Lori Jagow,
(716) 909-8329
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Guidelines for Visiting Mohawk District Office In Person
The office is generally open Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays. Ensure we will be ready and waiting to assist you by making an appointment 315-797-1777, mohawkdistrict@unyumc.org, before just dropping in. The office entrance is located on the back, left corner of the First UMC of New Hartford building. There is a brown hand rail leading up to the doorway.
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If you aren't feeling well we ask that you visit the office another day.
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Please wear a mask that completely covers your nose and mouth
during your visit while Oneida County is in an area of substantial or high
COVID-19 transmission, as defined by the CDC.
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Mohawk District Office
105 Genesee Street
New Hartford, NY 13413
315-797-1777
**Regular Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Please review Guidelines above before in person visit)
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