March 3rd, 2022 Oneonta District UMC News for you
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From the Desk of Bishop Mark J. Webb:
Praying for Ukraine this Lenten season
On Tuesday March 2, 2022, the Upper New York Area Resident Bishop, Mark J. Webb, sent a letter to the Upper New York Conference, calling on all United Methodist believers and congregations in Upper New York to fervently pray for peace in Ukraine.
In this letter, Bishop Webb offers some specific and helpful areas of payer focus related to the war in Ukraine.
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Nancy Notes - #41
Dear Friends,
It has been several weeks since I came to you in this space. I’ve missed it, and I hope you have, too.
Today is my 48th birthday. What??!!! You know better than that, right? While I wish it was also true chronologically, today is my 48th spiritual birthday. What do I mean? It was March 3, 1974 during Sunday morning worship at Fairview United Methodist Church in Binghamton during a Lay Witness Mission. I was 14 years old, sitting in the choir loft. Even though my father was the pastor, a lay person was preaching that day. To this day, I don’t remember a word he said. I just remember that when the invitation was given, and the hymn “Have Thine Own Way,” started to be sung, that I found myself kneeling at the altar rail, accepting Christ as my Lord and Savior. Hallelujah!
If you had asked me prior to that moment if I was a Christian, I would have said yes – but I wasn’t. Yes, I had perfect attendance in Sunday School, I was president of the youth group, I sang in the choir, I even liked going to church, I prayed every night before going to sleep, and – oh – and my father was the pastor. Of course I was a Christian. No, I wasn’t…
Let me be clear. Not everyone has an experience like mine. God knows that being subtle doesn’t always work with me, so perhaps a more dramatic experience was what I needed. That’s not true for everyone, though. Some people grow into a saving knowledge and relationship with Jesus. That is no less “valid.” I have some friends that came to Christ at a very early age – one at 4 and one at 6. I know some other folks who can’t ever remember not being in relationship with Jesus. Let’s celebrate all of these!
If you are not sure what I’m talking about, please speak with your pastor or to me. I have never, never, never, never, never… been sorry I said yes to Jesus. My life has been transformed. However, there have been many struggles along the way. If anyone tells you when you come to Christ you’ll never have another problem, they are lying through their teeth! Life is hard, and I can’t imagine living my life without being in relationship with Jesus. I was just saying to someone this week that I don’t know how people even get out of bed in the morning without knowing Jesus.
Thanks be to God for His grace and for the gift of His son in our lives! In this season of Lent, may each of us draw closer to Jesus than we’ve ever been, and may those who don’t yet know Jesus, come to enter into that blessed transformational relationship. May it be so! I am asking each of us to pray daily for at least one person we know who does not yet know Jesus. Have you shared your story with that person? Maybe you have, and the person is not receptive. That’s OK. Keep praying. Sometimes God has called me to plant seeds, sometimes to cultivate, and on a few blessed occasions to reap the harvest, and by that I mean leading someone to Christ. There is no higher privilege or greater joy.
Let’s make one of our Lenten disciplines to pray for at least one person. Will you join me?
With You in the Lenten Journey,
Nancy
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Supporting the humanitarian response in Ukraine
The General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church is deeply troubled by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the ominous implications it has for escalating tensions between Russia and Western nations. They join many Christian leaders and organizations worldwide in deploring the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, and they ardently pray for a redirection of military action toward diplomatic measures to resolve grievances.
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), the humanitarian relief arm of Global Ministries, is in communication with partners in the region and actively exploring the coordination of humanitarian response in Ukraine. You can support UMCOR’s international disaster response efforts by writing a check to the Upper New York Conference with either Advance #982450/Ukraine or UMCOR/Ukraine written in the memo line.
Click here to read more about this response from Roland Fernandes, the General Secretary of Global Ministries and UMCOR.
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Giving opportunities in response to the war in Ukraine
Individuals can give directly to the Ukrainian people through local church offerings by writing a check to the Upper New York Conference with Advance #14053A in the memo line of the checks. These checks can either be placed in an offering plate or sent directly to the Conference office.
The Ukraine UMC has created a crisis committee that will oversee all the global support that is coming in through UMCOR’s Advance #14053A “Eurasia In Mission Together - Ukraine and Moldova.” The money channeled through this Advance fund will go to the Ukraine UMC church account and decisions on how this will be used will be considered by the crisis committee, which includes pastors as well as lay leaders.
UMCOR also offers other opportunities for more specific giving to Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. You can designate giving by stating it is for "Ukrainian Refugee support" to the following Advance numbers.
· Hungary In Mission Together (Advance # 00175A)
· Poland In Mission Together (Advance # 00408A)
· Romania In Mission Together (Advance #00211A)
· Slovakia In Mission Together (Advance # 00236A)
Donations for Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia should be mailed directly to UMCOR Mission Together Advances at 458 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.
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Prayer vigil for the people of Ukraine
The Love Your Neighbor Coalition, comprising official United Methodist ethnic caucuses and unofficial advocacy groups, invited United Methodists from around the globe to an online prayer vigil for the people of Ukraine on Feb. 26.
Click here to watch this online service that included prayers from several United Methodist Bishops, pastors, and members from around the world.
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In-person Annual Conference survey
The 2022 Annual Conference (AC) planning committee met on Wednesday, Feb. 23, via Zoom. The main topic of conversation was the potential of an in-person AC and how it can be done safely.
If an in-person Annual Conference takes place, as planned, from June 2-4, at the SRC Arena in Syracuse, NY, safety, and hygiene practices will be in place to reduce the risk of people getting sick.
Click here to fill out this brief survey so that we can take into consideration the minimum practices that need to take place for you to feel comfortable attending an in-person Annual Conference.
Please complete the form by March 7.
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Kept those reports coming! 2021-2022 Charge Conference Forms- Due Dates
February 15th 2022 - Now Past Due
mail completed & signed copy to District Office
Report of Trustees
Report of Finance Committee
2021 Year End Financial Report - your church format
2022 Church Budget - your church format
February 28th 2022 - Now past Due
March 15th 2022
2021 Local Annual Financial Audit
If you need help with any of the forms or have forgotten your login information, please contact the District Office for assistance.
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EZRA Race to finish!
How are we doing in the
Oneonta District? (As of Today 3/3/22 at 10:00 AM)
EZRA Completion Status:
Not Started: 4%
In Progress: 4%
Completed: 92%
Thank you to all the churches that have submitted your completed EZRA Stats on time. Well Done ! :
The Deadline for submitting is now past due- it was Monday Feb. 28th.
A Note To Those churches that still have not completed and submitted their EZRA Reports . You still have the opportunity to input your church statistics. If you do not complete these soon, the Upper New York Conference representative (Erica Wentworth ) will be adding an additional 10% on your church income. The 10% will directly affect your churches 2023 Ministry Share calculations and increase.
If you have further questions about this, please contact Erica Wentworth directly . Her contact information is below.
Erica Wentworth
Administrative/Accounting Services Specialist
Upper New York United Methodist Church
7481 Henry Clay Blvd.
Liverpool, New York 13088
P: (315) 898-2004
F: (315) 898-2198
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All 2021-2022 Charge Conference forms are available to download at: https://uny.umconline.org/ or by clicking here.
*Please note when trying to download Charge Conference Forms to use Firefox Browser.*
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Training & Education Opportunities |
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Lenten Study
Join Rev. Paul Winkelman (Pastor of Sidney UMC)
In a 4-Week Lenten Study Class
via ZOOM or In-Person
1. Week # 1 – Sunday – March 20th – 8:30 am
Tuesday – March 22nd – 4:30 pm
2. Week # 2 – Sunday – March 27th – 8:30 am
Tuesday – March 29th – 4:30 pm
3. Week # 3 – Sunday – April 3rd – 8:30 am
Tuesday – April 5th – 4:30 pm
4. Week # 4 – Sunday – April 10th – 8:30 am
Tuesday – April 12th – 4:30 pm
Contact Pastor Paul Winkelman for more information and to register
Call: 315-329-4071
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Trainings for all churches in the Southern Tier Region:
Oneonta, Binghamton, Mountain View, and Cornerstone Districts
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SPRC Training for all SPRC members Tuesday April 26th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. to be presented by Superintendents Nancy Adams, Jeff McDowell, and Suzanne Block. raining to be held Via ZOOM.
RSVP by email to [email protected] by April 15th so we can send you materials in advance.
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Trustee Training for all trustees Thursday April 28th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. to be presented by Superintendents Nancy Adams, Jeff McDowell, and Suzanne Block. Training to be held Via ZOOM.
RSVP by email to [email protected] by April 15th so we can send you materials in advance.
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Stewardship Academy starts April 23 on Zoom
Upper New York ordained deacon and Director of Christian Stewardship, the Rev. Susan Ranous, is offering a Stewardship Academy via Zoom over four sessions (April 23, May 21, June 18, July 16). Rev. Ranous will share all concepts of stewardship including self, time, talents, money, and more.
This is an opportunity to read and learn about stewardship and all that it entails. The Academy qualifies clergy for CEU.
Click here for a brochure about the Stewardship Academy. For more information, contact Rev. Ranous at 315-427-3668 or [email protected].
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Upper NY LPLS (local pastors licensing school)
click the link below to read more and to register:
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The Adirondack District Lay Servant Ministries is offering Lay Servant Courses: (Open to All)
The Adirondack Lay Servant Ministries has begun work on courses we will be offering in 2022. We plan to continue offering the 7 courses required for Lay Speaker Certification, and are excited to be offering some new advanced courses to support you in your continuing faith journey.
Here are new courses. Look for information on more courses soon to be announced:
Advanced Course: Afire with God
Monday: April 18 & April 25: 10 am-2:30 pm
Thursday: April 21 & April 28: 10 am-2:30 pm
Zoom: Fee $15
Facilitators: Bruce Hazard & Arlene Schmidt
Advanced Course: Heritage: Living Our United Methodist Beliefs
Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17: 6-9pm
Sunday, May 15th: 5-9pm
Zoom: Fee $15
Facilitators: Arlene Schmidt and Bruce Hazard
Advanced Course: Leading Prayer
Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26: 6-9pm
Zoom: Fee $15
Facilitators: Jacqueline Kim and Jamiee Ross
Advanced Course: Called to Preach
Mondays, June 13, 20, & 27: 6-9pm
Thursdays, June 16 & 23: 6-9pm
Zoom: Fee $15
Facilitators: Jacqueline Kim and Arlene Schmidt
If you are interested in taking any of these courses, contact registrar Arlene Schmidt at [email protected]
Albany District Advanced Lay Servant Course Offering
Public Prayer (Required Lay Speaker Course)
Wednesdays, March 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6, 2022 via Zoom
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Rev. Nancy Dibelius
Course Fee: $10.00
Crossroads District ZOOM Lay Servant classes open to all
Take a look at the exciting new slate of Lay Servant classes offered on the Crossroads District!
Register today! Classes start soon!
More courses via ZOOM:
Spiritual Gifts, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., April 9 and 16. Hybrid (In-person AND Zoom) Delta UMC, Rome, NY. For details or to register, Ken Guilfoyle, CLM, [email protected] or 315 254 6673.
Exploring Healing Prayer, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Thursdays, March 10-April 6, via Zoom, courtesy of the Mountain View District. Click here for info and registration.
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Course of Study Information
If you are registering for a COS class at GBHEM – you will need to list the name and email of your COS registrar.
That information is as follows:
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UMC Clergy Education Offering Courses for Credit
ClergyEducation.com is a resource for clergy and church leaders, offering CEUs accepted by most United Methodist annual conferences.
BRAND NEW! More Ways to Communicate Effectively with Your Church, 3 to 4 p.m., Mar. 22, Kevin Slimp, cost $25. Registration, click here.
Missional Accountability: Focusing on What God Desires, 11 a.m. to Noon, Mar. 31, Jaye Johnson, cost $25. Registration, click here.
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The following job openings are posted on the Upper New York website...
1) Director of Missional Engagement
2) Maintenance Manager for Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center
3) Reservations Specialist for Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center
4) Seasonal Camp Staff -
If you have any referrals for these positions, or are interested in applying, please apply online through our website. Please contact Tracy Rickett with any questions. Thank you.
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Lenten study on anti-racism
General Commission on Religion and Race is offering online Lenten resources for purchase. "Faithful Lent: Connecting the Practices of Lent and Anti-racism", is a small group resource to help make connections between the traditions of Lent and the work of anti-racism. This curriculum is available to buy and download. Click here.
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Lenten resources
The season of Lent is essential for those who truly seek to be disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Because a part of what we learn in this time of self-examination is that we are what might be most in need of transformation. We might find that what might need to grow in faith and discipleship is the church and that the transformation of the world begins with building bridges and gathering up rather than with condemnation. Join with other churches by downloading this series.
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New- Focusing on discipleship
The mission of the United Methodist Church is creating disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. So, what is a disciple?
The Upper New York Conference has updated our website to better highlight the focus of our Conference—the tab for “our focus” is on our homepage— https://www.unyumc.org. In this section we list six characteristics that define a disciple of Jesus Christ. Click here to read “Our Focus.”
Another great resource to learn more about creating disciples is the See all the People website, which is a movement to “stop fixing our church and start seeing all the people Christ calls us to reach.” #Seealllthepeople has dozens of resources on creating intentional discipleship systems and methods of building relationships.
Click here to learn more about the #SeeallthePeople movement and watch their four-minute video that defines a “disciple.”
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New- Course offered to teach church members how to lead
a worship service
Ms. Joyce Royal has been the certified lay minister at Gloversville: North Main Street UMC, located in the Mohawk District, for three years. Having previously served as the Education Coordinator for Lay Servant Ministries in the Albany District, Joyce has a curriculum to help lay servants and members of a congregation learn how to lead a worship service.
Joyce is co-teaching a class with Ron Talbott from North Bush UMC on March 19 and March 26 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day at Gloversville: North Main Street UMC that is open to lay servants ($20 fee and continuing education credits offered) and anyone who would like to learn how to lead a worship service.
For more further information on this course and to register, contact Joyce at 518-725-7323 or [email protected].
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Women’s History Month
resource recommendations from UMW
March is Women’s History Month—a time to lift up all the women who have made an impact on our collective history.
For over 150 years, since the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society was first formed in 1869 in Boston, United Methodist Women (UMW) has been on the forefront of developing leaders, fostering spiritual growth, and advocating for justice.
During Women’s History Month, UMW honor not only the history of United Methodist Women, but of all women.
Click here to celebrate Women’s History Month with UMW-suggested resources—next month and every month.
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Do you have questions? United Methodist Communications has answers.
Can I be confirmed online? Is it ever appropriate to place the Advent Wreath on the Lord’s Table? What's the United Methodist position on rebaptism? Can a lay servant wear a robe in the pulpit? What countries have United Methodist churches? Do apportionments help pay for church camps? How do you get to heaven?
These are only a handful of the thousands of questions received by Ask The UMC, a ministry of United Methodist Communications, the information service for all things United Methodist.
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Are you struggling with mental health?
You are not alone!
The Neighborhood Center, an official NY Project Hope provider agency, is offering free, confidential and anonymous counseling for community members who need to talk to someone or learn about resources in their community regarding COVID-19.
NY Project Hope, a program of the NYS Office of Mental Health and funded by FEMA, provides emotional support through conversation, stress management techniques and helpful community resources.
To talk to someone who hears what you say and can help you understand what you're feeling about the challenges of life during COVID-19, call 1-844-863-9314 from 8 am-10 pm, any day to talk with a trained Crisis Counselor.
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Mental Health First Aid
Wespath is offering virtual seminars on mental health first aid March 10 or March 17 and March 23 or March 24. Learn how to reach out to others and get them help as well as accept and understand your own mental health needs. The free events are led by Chris White. Be sure to register for two sessions.
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Tending the Soul new cohort to begin Nov. 2022
Tending the Soul, a training program in Missional Spiritual Direction and Congregational Formation will be starting a new cohort in November 2022. The program is designed for lay and clergy. Perhaps more than any other time in our recent past, the ability to listen deeply for God, to remain centered and non-anxious, and to hold sacred space for others is an essential tool in ministry (both within your local congregation and the greater community).
Click here for more information and a brochure with all details on the program and how to apply. Any questions can be directed to the Rev. Nancy Dibelius ([email protected]).
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Retiree 2021 tax, benefit, and grant information
Upper New York Conference retirees, their spouses, surviving spouses, and clergy on medical leave of the Upper New York Conference can learn about tax information, benefits, and grants that may pertain to them. The Human Resources and Benefits Ministry Area has prepared a helpful packet with this information.
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UMCOR / Mission Central Hub
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Supporting the humanitarian response in Ukraine
The General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church is deeply troubled by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the ominous implications it has for escalating tensions between Russia and Western nations. They join many Christian leaders and organizations worldwide in deploring the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, and they ardently pray for a redirection of military action toward diplomatic measures to resolve grievances.
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), the humanitarian relief arm of Global Ministries, is in communication with partners in the region and actively exploring the coordination of humanitarian response in Ukraine. You can support UMCOR’s international disaster response efforts by writing a check to the Upper New York Conference with either Advance #982450/Ukraine or UMCOR/Ukraine written in the memo line.
Send checks to UNYAC, 7481 Henry Clay Blvd., Liverpool, NY 13088.
Click here to read more about this response from Roland Fernandes, the General Secretary of Global Ministries and UMCOR.
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UM Global Ministries and UMCOR’s response to COVID-19
Since the early months of 2020, the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries, and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) have followed a broad, proactive course in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, reflective of the international guidelines for nonprofit participation in the effort to control and overcome the disease and in line with established denominational policy on the alleviation of suffering.
Global Ministries response through the “Sheltering in Love” Advance and other sources of funding have, to date, enabled the release of over 340 grants totaling $4.5 million to more than 300 partners in 57 countries.
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The UNYAC Media Resource Center is operating on a limited basis for Resource orders. We have a small committee who are dedicating their time and talents to help maintain this valuable resource. We need your help! Click here to read about our changes and how you can help us help you.
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Camp & Retreat Ministries |
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Bishop Webb announces clergy appointments
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb and the Upper New York Conference announce interim appointments and four retirements pending approval of clergy session. View the full list of changes here.
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NEW- Presentation on General Conference recorded
The Rev. Bill Mudge Senior Pastor of the Baldwinsville United Methodist Church, former Adirondack District Superintendent, and clergy General Conference delegation leader, was present on the Adirondack and Albany districts this week to answer questions and offer information and thoughts about the upcoming General Conference. There are things we know, things we don’t know, speculation, information, and misinformation. This was an opportunity to sort some of this out so that we may stay focused on our mission, and keep looking for what God is doing among and through us. Many people expressed appreciation for Bill's efforts to offer clarity and insight.
We recorded one of those gatherings. The link to the ZOOM presentation is below.
Topic: #3 Conversations about General Conference
Start Time: Feb 28, 2022 06:11 PM
Meeting Recording:
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CBOPHB delays enforcement of direct bill arrearage policy
Understanding the struggle faced by many congregations, the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits (CBOPHB) had voted to delay enforcement of the direct bill arrearage policy that went into effect Jan. 1, 2020, for years 2020 and 2021. The CBOPHB has approved to continue the delayed enforcement through Dec. 31, 2022, recognizing that there are churches that are still struggling financially.
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Nominations are open for the 2022 Harry Denman
Evangelism Awards
The Denman award honors United Methodists in each Conference whose exceptional evangelism brings people into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. Each year, Annual Conferences join the Foundation for Evangelism in recognizing one youth, one clergy member, and one lay person in each Conference.
The 2021 recipients in the Upper New York Conference were Pastor Della Ludwig (clergy) and Pastor Sean Chanthasone (clergy). The 2020 recipients were Nolan Carner (youth), Rick Fisher, Jr. (laity), and Pastor Jose Rodriguez (clergy).
The deadline for submitting your 2022 nominations to the Conference is April 15.
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General report by the Protocol Commission
During the Upper New York (UNY) Annual Conference held virtually in June of 2021, the body passed Resolution UNYAC2021.7 which created a Study Commission to examine the readiness in the UNYUMC for the Implementation of the Protocol of Reconciliation and Grace Through Separation. This commission is composed of the Conference Treasurer, Dean of the Cabinet, Conference Chancellor, Director of Connectional Ministries, Director of Vital Congregations and representatives of the Committee on Finance and Administration, Board of Ordained Ministry, Board of Trustees, Board of Pensions and Health Benefits, General and Jurisdictional Conference Delegations, and up to three persons named by Nominations and Leadership Development.
The Study Commission met via Zoom several times and created two surveys for both clergy and congregations. The surveys were transmitted to congregations and clergy via District offices and District Administrative Assistants.
The Study Commission has created a report with observations of the surveys and the survey results. Click here to access the report.
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2022 Cady Grant applications now available
Application forms are now available for the Upper New York Conference Cady Grant. Cady Grants are awarded annually to fund ministries, education, programs, or experiences that provide benefit or education to preferably, but not exclusively, African Americans and/or Native Americans. Priority will be given to proposals that have not recently been funded by the Cady Grant. Salaries and stipends will not be awarded from this grant. Awards may be up to $8,000.
Cady Grants are available to individual United Methodists, local churches, District, or Conference ministry teams within Upper New York.
Application deadline is March 15. Awardees will be notified by April 30.
Click here to learn more, review the procedures, and to apply.
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What the end of the NY state mask mandate means for local churches
New York State Governor Hochul lifted the mask mandate for all vaccinated and unvaccinated persons effective Feb. 10. This means businesses are no longer required to mandate that all persons in their facilities wear face masks. Pastors and other local church leaders are now asking what this means for their churches, particularly as it relates to worship and other gatherings.
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If you have a question about COVID-19 and how it affects your church or need assistance, please send a message to the COVID-19 response team at (315) 898-2012 or [email protected].
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The NY HERO Act designation with respect to COVID-19 has been extended again and will be in effect through March 17, 2022, at which time it will be reviewed and subject to further extension.
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Don't Wait, Get Your Federal Tax Exemption Letter!
Did you know that, as a United Methodist ministry, it is easy to get a letter proving your tax-exempt status – without applying directly to the Internal Revenue Service? The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA), and sister agency to (GBHEM), United Methodist Women, and others, have received a “group ruling” designation from the IRS.
Basically, an umbrella or central organization (GCFA) takes over some of the administrative functions that would normally fall to a backlogged IRS, so that subordinate organizations, like United Methodist camps, churches, and other ministries can apply to the central organization for inclusion in their group. What that means for you is that, rather than applying directly to the IRS, you can apply online easily and quickly through GCFA. GCFA, rather than the IRS, will check your documentation and issue a letter of inclusion – meaning that you are included in the overall United Methodist group ruling for tax exemption.
Don't wait. Recently the IRS issued notice that it may change the group ruling policy. While we don’t know when those changes may take place, it is quick and easy to get a letter of inclusion in the denominational group ruling currently, so act quickly, before any changes take place.
There are a couple of important things to note: The online form is very straightforward for local United Methodist churches and the local church can quickly get its letter at the below link. For ministries that are affiliated as United Methodist organizations, such as a church, child care program, or a summer camp, the organization must have its own EIN, board, and organizing documents. Also, this tax exemption verifies your federal status and does not affect any state tax ruling.
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NY Paid Family leave changes for 2022
New York State Paid Family Leave provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of job protected, paid time off to bond with a new child, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or to assist loved ones when a family member is deployed abroad on active military service. This time can be taken all at once, or in increments of full days.
Paid Family Leave may also be available in some situations when an employee or their minor, dependent child is under an order of quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19.
Click here for all the details you need to know about 2022 Paid Family Leave in UNY.
If you have additional questions on the New York State Paid Family Leave benefit, please contact Tracy Rickett, Human Resources Generalist, at (315) 898-2017 or [email protected]. You may also contact Guardian directly at 1-800-268-2525.
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IMPORTANT REMINDER - All appointed Clergy, Certified Lay Ministers(CLMs) and Supply pastors are REQUIRED to complete the NY State Sexual Harassment Training. After completing the training you will get a certificate of completion from NY State. Please be sure to send a copy of you certificate of completion to the Oneonta district office. If you have not already completed this training please go to the following link to read more about training options available. https://www.unyumc.org/news/article/new-york-state-required-annual-training-for-sexual-harassment-prevention
You can take a free training course by clicking on the following link:
Please remember to send a copy of your Completed training certificate to Teresa at the Oneonta District Office when you have completed It.
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Subscribe to the GCFA "Collaborator" for Finance & Administration resources for your Ministry. A Support newsletter from GCFA - Click here
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REMINDER: Offices closed on Monday Feb. 21
Please note that the Upper New York Conference,Episcopal offices and the District offices will be closed on Monday Feb. 21 in observance of President’s Day.
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On the Calendar
March 1st-31st: Women's History Month
March 4: World Day of Prayer
March 8: Voices From the Field - Deaconess & Home Missioner Ministry Zoom - DETAILS
March 17: NYS HERO Act ends - DETAILS
April 15: Deadline to submit Denman nominations - DETAILS
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UNYAC Contact Information
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UNY Conference Office Address:
The Upper New York Conference :United Methodist Center
7481 Henry Clay Blvd. Liverpool, N.Y. 13088
Phone: 315-898-2000 Toll Free: (same) 1-855-424-7878
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How to get help from UNY Conference for...
Regular needs or questions, contact the Conference (315) 898-2000 or email: [email protected] and leave a message including what assistance you are seeking and it will be given to the right person to respond to you. Technical or creative needs such as online Bible studies/meetings, live streaming worship, or online giving
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Oneonta District Contact Information
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Attention Please- IMPORTANT Notice
Re: Oneonta District Office UMC Mailing Address
Our P.O. Box 668 has been discontinued.
This is temporary!
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For now- please mail all (snail mail) correspondence to the following Address:
Oneonta District Office UMC
C/O Teresa Wood
28 Orchard St.
Oneonta, NY 13820
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"Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by... living the gospel of Jesus Christ and to be God's love with our neighbors in all places."
Your Partners in Ministry at the Oneonta District Office
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(Physical address) Oneonta District Office 64 Chestnut St. Oneonta, NY 13820
(mailing address-until further notice)
Oneonta District Office
C/O Teresa Wood
28 Orchard St. Oneonta, NY 13820
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