Oneonta District 
 of the Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church
Photo- Farmer's Museum in Fall - Cooperstown NY
September 8th, 2022 Oneonta District UMC News for you
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District E-newsletters
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To submit news for this publication, send it no later than Wed. by 4 PM for Thursday publication, to: [email protected]

Note: There will be no Weekly newsletter the week of Sept. 12th - 19th.
The District Office will be closed from Fri. 9/9 Thru Sun 9/18 for staff vacation.
When mailing items to the office PLEASE use the information listed below.

Oneonta District Office UMC
C/O Teresa Wood
28 Orchard St.
Oneonta, NY 13820
The District Office is open by appointment only.
Please Call ahead to make an appointment.
Office hours vary Mon. – Thurs..
the office is CLOSED Friday Thru Sunday
DS Rev. Bob Kolvik-Campbell's Installation Service plans are as follows:
Date - Sun. September 25th, 2022
Location - Founders Lodge at Sky Lake
Time - 3:00 pm

Mark your calendars and plan to be there.
IMPORTANT Reminder:
Pastors / Churches - is your church information correct?
 
·    Is the service time correct?
·    Is the address and phone number correct?
·    Is the contact information correct?
·    Has the chair of your committees changed since CC?
 
Please let the district office know of any updates you would like made to this listing.
Click on the link below to see the information the conference has on your church.
Click here for the link
2022-2023 Church/Charge Conference and Annual Forms are now available

IMPORTANT UPDATE -8/28/22
 
The 2023 comp form that was posted on the UNY Conference forms website was incorrect and had to be pulled off the website. The Comp. form is not yet available. Please Continue to work on all other forms and we will notify you when the Comp Form is available. ~  
Thank you for your patience.
DS. Rev. Bob Kolvik-Campbell sent out a letter regarding Forms and Church conference preparation on Wednesday Aug. 24th.
Click here to read & download the letter in PDF form.

The 2022-23 Church Conference forms are now available to download from the UNY Conference website at: https://uny.umcprofile.org/

 Click here to download the 2022-23 Annual Report Form Checklist.

 *NOTE: - IMPORTANT – NEW this year, there are 2 different Compensation forms. Please be sure to use the correct form or it will be sent back to you.

 Form 5. 2023 Clergy Compensation Form (requires Microsoft Excel 2003 or later)- This form is to be used for all Licensed Pastors and appointed Elders
AND
Form 5c. 2023 Retired Serving Clergy/Lay Supply Compensation Form with excel worksheet- This form is to be used for Retired Clergy Serving a church, CLMs and Lay Supply pastors
Dates for Oneonta district Annual Church Conferences announced:
We hope to see you there!
 
Churches are asked to meet with the Superintendent annually to celebrate and take stock of ministry, as well as conduct necessary business of the church--the Annual Church Conference. These in-person meetings will take place in Fall 2022 at central locations around the district.
 
All who have membership in the local church are welcome to vote.
The Theme this year is: “Keeping the Mission the Mission”.
 
 Much of the required business we will do will have been considered by the appropriate teams in the congregation before we gather for formal approval at the Church Conference.
 
The schedule has already been shared with your pastor or other leader of your congregation. I hope as many as possible will be able to attend.
 
2022 UNY Annual Conference
Coming up/Deadline approaching

Please take notice last day to register is September 16th and there is no late registration!
Registration is now open for the 2022 Upper New York Annual Conference session, scheduled to be held virtually October 6-8.

Click here to register. If you need to be excused from Annual Conference, click here and complete the form.
 
All eligible voting members must preregister to be able to participate and vote. Registrations cannot be accepted after September 16th due to online voting.
 
This year, there is a small registration fee to help cover the cost of virtual meeting support and voting.
 
Several offerings will be collected this year, including the Clergy Care Fund,
Helping Hands Fund, UNY Mission Central HUB, Mission of Peace, and New Faith Communities. To learn more about these offerings and to make a donation, click here.
 
If you have any questions, call (315) 898-2000
UNY 2023 Ministry Share budget posted
 
The Upper New York Conference 2023 Ministry Share budget, is now available. The budget will be voted on at the 2022 Upper New York Annual Conference, which is scheduled to be held Oct. 6-8 and will now be virtual.
 
Click here to view the budget
NEW NEWS
Save the date: Bishop Webb’s farewell gathering

You are invited to Upper New York (UNY) Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb’s farewell/retirement gathering on Saturday Nov. 19 from 1-4 p.m. at the Upper New York Conference Center, 7481 Henry Clay Blvd. in Liverpool. Join others throughout the Conference to celebrate Bishop Webb’s 10 years of ministry as Bishop of the UNY Conference. More details will be released once they become available.
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at your church

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from Sept. 15-Oct. 15.
 
During National Hispanic Heritage Month—and throughout the year—The United Methodist Church is called to incorporate and listen to Hispanic voices and speak out in support of them to be heard. The church must structure itself in such a way that it is able to include Hispanics/Latinos at the table, dialogue with them and include them in the mainstream of church life. United Methodists also must be in solidarity with them as they struggle to have a voice in the public forum.

Click here for resources to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month in your church.
Attention Clergy -Register now for pre-retirement workshop this fall     

All clergy looking to retire in the next year are encouraged to attend a pre-retirement workshop. The next workshop is scheduled to be held in-person on Friday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. at the United Methodist Center in Liverpool, NY. It may be moved to a virtual format if there is a rise in COVID positivity rates.
 Join Upper New York Benefits Administrator Julie Valeski and Wespath representatives Robert Christophel and Todd Creviston for this workshop that highlights and explains the benefits available through The United Methodist Church to retiring clergy. They’ll discuss the current pension plan, health insurance options, Social Security, and any moving assistance available.
 Registration is open through Oct. 28, 2022. If you are seeking to have a private consultation with a benefits educator, you can indicate that on the registration page. 
Click here to register and click here for more information.
Equitable Compensation Application for Jan.-June 2023 available
The Commission on Equitable Compensation has issued guidelines and application forms for salary grants to local churches for the period Jan. to June 2023. Salary grants are available only to churches with a pastor under full-time appointment. 
 
To apply for salary assistance from the Equitable Compensation Fund, applicants should review the policies and procedures in the application document for guidance, and then complete the application according to the directions provided. Completed applications should be submitted to your District Superintendent by the Oct. 14, 2022 deadline.
 
Click here for more information and the application.
UNY UMHS and Commission on Archives and History annual meeting Sept. 15th
 
Join the UNY United Methodist Historical Society and Commission on Archives and History for their annual online meeting on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to members and the public.
 The evening will start with a presentation by Nancy Rutenber, Secretary of UNYUMHS. Nancy has been discovering information on the oldest continuous Methodist church buildings. Do you know your church’s history – when the congregation started, when the building was built, any additions or moves? It is important to know your church history and to preserve it for others to learn it. And there may be help to preserve the buildings. 
 Business meetings (UNY CAH/UNY-UMHS) will follow the presentation.
 For more information, contact Melanie Keith at 518-779-6004 or email [email protected].
 Click here for the Zoom link. The Meeting ID: 875 4463 7662. The passcode is 443894. To call in, you can click here to find your local number. 
Prepare for the Celebration of Advent with Adam Hamilton and Susan Robb

Advent is a time of waiting, preparation, and celebration. In this webinar, Amplify Media presents two new studies to help you, your small group, and your congregation prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ.
In Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist, Adam Hamilton explores the Advent themes of John’s life and ministry, and how John calls all followers of Jesus to prepare our hearts for his coming.
In The Angels of Christmas: Hearing God’s Voice in Advent, Susan Robb explores the four angelic visits surrounding the birth of Jesus with Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds.
Join Adam Hamilton and Susan Robb on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 12 p.m. EST as they converse with each other about their new studies and help us anticipate and get ready for Advent.
Click here to register and for more information.
Young people needed for church study
 
The United Methodist Communications Research Team is still looking for 15- to 22-year-olds to participate in a three-day online discussion board. United Methodist youth from the U.S. will be asked about their spiritual journey, values, goals, desires, and more. The study offers a $150 incentive.
UMC Communications is partnering with Aspen Finn, an independent market research company, to host a 3-day online discussion board from Sept. 13-15. Participants will see and respond to questions at their convenience each day. Each day's interaction will take about 30-45 minutes.
If you qualify, you will receive a $150 prepaid gift card for your time and complete participation. Click here for a five-minute survey to determine if you qualify.
News Revisited
Tending the Soul registration deadline extended
The application deadline for the next cohort of Tending the Soul has been extended until September 15th. Contact Rev. Nancy Dibelius ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
NOTE: Unadilla UMC will be a drop-off site in our Oneonta district. -

The Unadilla UMC is open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9 -11 for drop-off.
Please contact Barb Rothenberg at
email:[email protected] , (H) 607-988-0192 or (C) 607-267-3015 to make other arrangements to drop off items.


Will your church be a drop-off site for Red Bird Mission shoe-boxes?

David Alexander is in the planning stages for this year’s collection of shoe-boxes and other items for the Red Bird Mission. The planning team is looking for drop-off sites in the various Districts where churches can drop off their shoe-boxes and or other items that are going to the Red Bird Mission.
The planning team is looking for drop-off sites from Oct. 16 through Nov. 16. The trip is planned for Nov. 28 with the packing of the trucks on Saturday, Nov. 26.
The need for shoe-boxes filled with personal hygiene supplies, backpacks, new blankets and sheet sets, and diapers are in great need this year. The need for used clothing is not a critical need at this time as their warehouse is full. The planning team will still take new clothes as they can be used at the Community Outreach Center for distribution. If there are churches that can be drop-off sites, please send an email to [email protected], so a list can be made available in future emails.
Your help in this project is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, David Alexander can be reached by email, or you can call 607-743-8955.
NOTICE: Please direct all questions regarding the Mission Central HUB to:
Kristina Clark
Director of Missional Engagement
Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church
7481 Henry Clay Blvd.
Liverpool, NY 13088
Direct Line: 315.898.2066
Cell: 570.267.5711
School Kit Update
 
UMCOR recently discontinued the School Kits and replaced them with the Menstrual Hygiene Kits. This does mean that we will no longer be collecting the School Kits at the HUB.
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Local District News & Happenings
From Oneonta -First United Methodist Church - You're invited!

In February 2019, a special conference of the United Methodist Church was held prior to the regular schedule quadrennial meeting in 2020 discuss proposals to relieve the 50 year old battle over LGBTQ acceptance. Several proposals were offered. The traditionalists proposal passed by a slim margin. So, what has happened since then and where do we as a denomination and as a local church stand? 

There will be 3 information sessions held in September at First Oneonta UMC (66 Chestnut St. Oneonta NY. ) in the Embry Room. All are invited to attend.
Sun. Sept. 18th at 11:45 AM
Tues. Sept. 20th at 6:30 PM
Thurs. Sept. 22nd at 1:30 PM.
First UMC Of Unadilla NY invites YOU, your FAMILY, your FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS to our THIRD Christian Coffeehouse:

“MUSIC ON MAIN STREET”
Featuring: “SONSHINE”
Friday, September 23rd
6:30 pm in our Church Dining Room
FREE Event will be catered with your favorite beverages & light dessert refreshments
SONSHINE started in December of 1975, as a worship band at Pierce Creek Gospel Chapel in Binghamton.  Playing at churches of many different denominations soon followed. While the band disbanded in 1985, they now, 35+ years later will re-unite from several areas of the US for our event and a one-time awesome concert 9/24 at 9:00AM for the Apple Fest in Greene, NY. DO NOT miss our incredible & historic event!
Drop Bible study weekly every Wednesday
 
Richmondville UMC at 10am
Worcester UMC at 6pm
NEW- Morris UMC has 5 banners that they no longer need. They are about 30 inches wide and about 4 feet long. We are glad for anyone to come and get them. If you are interested, you can contact Penny Harrington at 607-215-4900 to arrange for picking them up. (see pictures below)
Training & Education Opportunities
Get Inspired Workshop Offered!
You get to choose.
Do you want to remain stuck in an old paradigm or do you want to engage in some new approaches to doing ministry?
 
Join Rev. Susan Ranous and DS Nola Anderson
on Saturday, September 10th 
at the Conference Center from
10:00 am to Noon. 
  
We are approaching that time of the year when the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development (formerly nominations committee) will be looking to discern who God may be calling to serve on the various committees or teams of your congregation.
 
For some of you it’s something you dread as you are faced with empty slots and fewer and fewer members willing or able to serve. So, what do you do? Re-cycle the names. Yes, you heard right. The year of the term is changed but the names are the same. In fact, this has been the trend for years. For others, you have the same individuals serving on most if not all the committees. For some, you try to complete the list by saying things like… "I’m only asking you to serve for a year", or "this committee doesn’t meet often" or even bargaining with members to get them to say yes or make some sort of commitment.
 
The result? You get what you ask for. A half-hearted commitment, the meetings are
not inspirational and some members are tired and burned out. If we are honest, we admit that sometimes we dread attending some meetings. Then there are the Charge Conference and Statistical reports. The usual response we get about these are…do
we really have to do this? I am willing to serve a church, but those reports, I’m not
sure about that, it’s just too much paper work.
 
Then after all this, for some you feel depleted and there is no real desire or passion to serve Christ and to make Him known. Month after month, year after year and we haven’t gone very far. If any of this resonates with you, join Rev. Susan Ranous and DS Nola Anderson on Saturday, September 10th at the Conference Center from 10:00 am to Noon. Let’s look at some new strategies, for leading your congregation, which provides you with more time to fulfill the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
 
Contact [email protected] to reserve your spot. 
NEW- Zoom book study open to all
 
Facilitators in the Mountain View District are offering a seven-week book study on “A Disciple’s Path: Deepening your relationship with Christ and the Church,” will be offered through ZOOM on Thursdays, beginning Sept. 15. Click here for details.
Safe Sanctuaries 3.5 hour basic training
(this training is for all Clergy, and anyone working with children, youth or vulnerable adults)
 
Saturday, November 5, 2022
9:00 am - 12:30pm
Registration Opens October 5, 2022 @ Midnight
 
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Safe Sanctuaries Training of Trainers -TOT
(this training is for anyone who would like to become a church or district Safe Sanctuaries trainer
in the Upper New York Conference. 
Must have completed 3.5 hour basic Training prior to taking the TOT Training.)
 
Saturday, October 22, 2022
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration Opens September 22, 2022 @ Midnight
 
For more information regarding Safe Sanctuaries please visit our website:
Lay Servant Ministry
Register Now- Oneonta District Lay Servant Courses Planned

We have dates and courses scheduled for the Fall.

Save the dates: Sat. Oct. 15th & 22nd at Elm Park UMC in Oneonta.

The courses offered will be:
Preaching - Pastor Paul Winkelman
Heritage - Pastor John Buddle
Transformational Leaders - Pastor George Gallandorm
(These are abbreviated titles)
Join us for some fellowship and training. It's been a long time since we've been together and we look forward to seeing you all! And please let others know about Lay Servant training opportunities.

 
Cathy Honrath (Oneonta District Lay Servant Ministry Chair)
Clergy Education
Course of Study Through Wesley Seminary:
Fall 2022-Spring 2023
 
Licensed local Pastors....are you are planning to take COS for the Fall, Winter or Spring Weekends? If you are, please consider filling out your registration form and get it to the District office to have the DS sign it and
then I will get it to the registrar.
The deadline for registration for the Fall-Sept.1st of 2022.
(Reminder that the District office is CLOSED on Fridays)
Please, DO NOT WAIT to the last minute to register. When a class is filled, Wesley closes the registration for that class and there is no wiggle room.
 
I am putting this out now as one of the busiest times of the year is coming soon. There is no need for you to miss out on getting your course
requirements met. There is NO MONEY due at the time of registration.
You can register NOW for both Winter and Spring and if something
comes up....you can cancel.
 
IF you need a specific class.....sign up now ....you need to remember that these courses are not just for UNY Conference....these are open to other Conferences as well. SO, sign up now. Click here for all the information
you need for COS Satellite School.
You will find all the forms you need here as well.
 
The steps to get registered:
·    Get registration form-click here
·    Fill out the form, print it, YOU sign it.
·    Scan & email to your District Office
·    District AA will get the DS to sign it and will send it to COS Registrar
·    Registrar will fill out her part and get it to Sara Shephard.
·    Sara Shephard will send the Registrar a confirmation of your registration.
·    Registrar will send confirmation to the District AA
 
There is no reason to wait to the last minute because there is no money that needs to be sent with your registration. So, please sign up now!!
Click here for the registration form
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:
Betsy O’Flynn, [email protected]
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.

Click here for a complete catalogue of recorded courses.

Click here for a list of all upcoming courses
Camp and Retreat Ministry (CRM) NEWS
Fall Retreats at Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center 
 
Autumn is the perfect time to retreat to the woods.
Reserve your spot today!

Space to Create: Sept 9th - 11th, 2022 

Time and space to focus on your hobby, art, or work projects with some optional activities to inspire creativity! More info & to register: https://churchinthewild.org/sept22/
Soul Escape: Oct. 14th-16th  

Come away from all your obligations and embrace nature’s pace. We’ll offer a few optional activities with spaces for solitude and connection. More info & to register: https://churchinthewild.org/oct22/
UNY Job Postings
The following job openings are posted on the Upper New York website...
1) Reservations Specialist for Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center
2) Part-time year round Maintenance Assistant at Skye Farm Camp and Retreat Center
3) Seasonal Camp Staff

If you are interested in applying, please apply online through our website. Please contact Tracy Rickett with any questions. Thank you.
 
Resources
Local Church Record Retention handbook

Click here for a document titled "Guidelines for Managing Records of the Local Church." It is a handbook on record retention.
Handbook of spiritual practices

Click here for a handbook of spiritual practices, written by the Rev. Nancy Dibelius.
Download the #BeUMC discussion guide

Click here to access the guide.
FAQs from “Ask The UMC”
Ask The UMC has been answering an increasing number of questions from congregations wondering about the future of The United Methodist Church and whether they should consider disaffiliating from it. Among these have been some recurrent questions that reflect misperceptions or misinformation that some congregations are receiving as they are discerning their next steps.
 
Click here to learn more from the first article that Ask the UMC has published in what will become part of a series.
Dismantling Racism Resource: Daily prayers for anti-racism
Click here to learn more, read some of the payers, and subscribe.
Start the day with Debbie
 
The Adirondack and Albany District Superintendent, Debbie Earthrowl shares a devotion via Facebook Live at 7:30 AM every Monday through Saturday. The devotions are also posted on her Facebook page and the Adirondack District Facebook page, so you can tune in at any time. I personally find this an inspirational way to start the day. I trust you will, as well. To view, click here: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.earthrowl
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Mission Insite free to churches

A reminder that Mission Insite is a web-based demographics provider for local church use. In planning ministry, it is important to know the context. 
 
Mission Insite provides demographic data that is updated on a regular basis and the reports are user friendly to the novice or experienced demographer. 
 
The reports are free to the local church because the Annual Conferences is under contract with Mission Insite, but in order to access the website you will need to register your local church.
 
Click here for details.
Learn from the comfort of your couch!
 
Click here to find upcoming as well as archived webinars.
United Methodist Communications Offering Free Resources for Fall Outreach
 
Click here to view the resources and order using coupon code UMCFA22 for $300 worth of free resources!
New church Trustees and SPRC resources
 
Click here to watch these helpful recordings and access the useful resources. 
GCFA Offers Clergy Housing Allowance Explained 

Scriptural reflections for mental health

Read about it, click here
Crash courses in youth ministry
 
Click here to learn more and download for FREE
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.”
Step by step process for developing an Intentional Discipleship Plan
 
The Northern Flow District has created training resources for congregations and persons to walk through a “step-by-step” process for developing an Intentional Discipleship Plan.

Click here for steps 1 and 2 of the training; follow the guidance of the video trainers, use the provided PowerPoints and the resources (links) to enable your church and team to develop and implement your congregation’s Intentional Discipleship Plan.
 
Additional training steps will be provided over time. Imagine what God will do as more and more churches develop their process for Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World!
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.
 
To read more, click here
The September 2022 Media Resource Center newsletter

The Media Resource Center is a free lending library supported through your Ministry Share dollars. There are a multitude of DVD studies, curriculum, and support materials for your use. Resources are available to help with small group studies, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, church-wide studies, and special events. Click here for the online ordering catalog. Please allow for a timely response as the Resource Center is staffed on a part-time basis.
 Each month, the Media Resource Center publishes a newsletter with updates and study suggestions. Click here to access the September newsletter.
News To Know
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.
Disaffiliation Information-From Wespath
Understanding Pension Liabilities-For Local Churches Considering Disaffiliation
 
Watch this video for easy-to-understand answers to complex questions related to pension plan funding and the withdrawal liability payment required for local churches that disaffiliate from the UMC.
Disaffiliating from the UNY Conference and the UMC

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.
 
Last fall, the UNY Study Commission issued surveys to clergy and congregations in the UNY Conference about the Protocol. Despite there only being a 30 percent response rate, some congregations and clergy did report that if the Protocol passes, they will leave the United Methodist Church. Click here to read the survey report.
 
Earlier this month, the Global Methodist Church announced that it will launch on May 1, 2022. Click here to read the announcement.
 
Given these changes, the Conference Board of Trustees anticipated there would be congregations who might now desire to explore disaffiliation.
 
Click here to read an article that outlines the disaffiliation process.

Reminder: Sexual Harassment training mandatory

New York State required sexual harassment annual training prevention reminder
 
New York State Law requires that employers who have at least one or more employees must conduct sexual harassment prevention training for all employees on a yearly basis. The timing of when to hold the yearly training is up to the employer as long as it is completed annually. A notice of the employer’s sexual harassment policy must be provided to all employees during this time and the employer should maintain records of the training for audit purposes.
 
Safe Sanctuaries training does not exempt churches from the New York State sexual harassment prevention training requirements.
 
Click here to learn more about what’s required in the training, how to create a sexual harassment policy if you haven’t already, and free training opportunities offered by New York City that satisfy the state’s requirements.
 
If you have questions, you can contact Tracy Rickett, Human Resources Generalist in the Conference Office at (315) 898-2017 or via email at [email protected]
Don't Wait, Get Your Federal Tax Exemption Letter! 
 
You can visit www.umgroupruling.org to get started.

Churches: Resource Links
Subscribe to the GCFA "Collaborator" for Finance & Administration resources for your Ministry. A Support newsletter from GCFA - Click here
On the Calendar !

On the Conference calendar




Aug. 15 - Sept. 16: Register for Annual Conference - DETAILS

Sept. 16: Church and Society grant application deadline - DETAILS
 
Oct. 6-8: Virtual Annual Conference - DETAILS
UNYAC Contact Information
  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    
 
Denominational Website: The United Methodist Church
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
Oneonta District Contact Information
"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

Rev. Bob Kolvik-Campbell- District Superintendent

Teresa Wood, - Minister of Administration- [email protected]
Rev. George Gallandorm- District Associate - [email protected]
Anna Buell,- District Lay Leader - [email protected]
Cathy Honrath- District Lay Servant Director- [email protected]
Phone: (607) 441-5102 Fax: (607) 353-1034 Email: [email protected]

(Physical address) Oneonta District Office 64 Chestnut St. Oneonta, NY 13820