Northern Flow Weekly Newsletter

April 27, 2023

Reason to Celebrate!!

Linda Fredenburg, Beth Monnat, and Linda Wiltse have completed their coursework to become Certified Lay Ministers. They have been interviewed by the Northern Flow District Committee on Ordained Ministry and have been recommended to the Upper New York Conference Board of Laity for certification. It is a major accomplishment!

There will be a recognition service of celebration on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Watertown: First United Methodist Church at

236 Mullin Street in Watertown.

The public is invited to share in the celebration.

Following the service, which will include Holy Communion, there will be light refreshments.

We hope that many from our district will join us to celebrate with them.

Sincerely,

Rev. Leon I. VanWie, Chair

Northern Flow District Committee on Ordained Ministry

LeonVanWie@gmail.com

New District Superintendent Structure

for Upper New York

As Upper New York (UNY) Area Resident Bishop, Héctor A. Burgos Núñez previously announced, the UNY Conference will switch from nine District Superintendents to six District Superintendents effective July 1, 2023.

On June 30, 2023, the current Crossroads and Finger Lakes District Superintendent, the Rev. Nola Anderson; Mohawk District Superintendent the Rev. Abel Roy; and the Rev. Ted Anderson, who has been serving as Interim District Superintendent for the Genesee Valley District, will complete their terms. The six remaining District Superintendents will generally be serving two districts.

“This new configuration for the Cabinet is an excellent example of the collaborative leadership model that Upper New York is leaning into on all levels. All pastors and congregations will continue to be cared for and have the resources needed to effectively serve in the community and excel at continuing the mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world”, Bishop Héctor said.

The district coverage assignments for UNY’s 12 districts, effective July 1st, are as follows:

The Rev. Carlos Rosa-Laguer will serve the Niagara Frontier District and the Cornerstone District.
The Rev. Suzanne Block will serve the Genesee Valley District and the Mountain View District.
The Rev. Dr. Sherri Rood will serve the Finger Lakes District and the Crossroads District.
The Rev. Mike Weeden will be the Mohawk and Northern Flow District's District Superintendent.
The Rev. Debbie Earthrowl will be the District Superintendent of the Adirondack and Albany Districts.
The Rev. Bob Kolvik Campbell will serve the Binghamton and Oneonta Districts.

To ensure an equitable distribution of churches among district superintendents, The Mohawk District will be covered by Rev. Weeden, Rev. Earthrowl, and Rev. Campbell. Click here for a list indicating which DS will support specific churches in the Mohawk District.

LeTourneau UMM Men's Retreat

LETOURNEAU CHRISTIAN CENTER

4950 COUNTY ROAD 11

RUSHVILLE, NY 14544

MEN’S RETREAT

UNITED MENS MINISTRY / NEW GENERATION

MAY 12TH-13TH, 2023

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FACING OUR GOLIATH'S

FEATURING: RETREAT HOUSE PRAISE BAND

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A- 1 LODGE GUEST (1) NIGHT PLUS (3) MEALS -Single occupant $155

B- (1) LODGE GUEST (1) NIGHT PLUS (3) MEALS - Double occupancy $135.00

C-DAY GUEST ONLY (3) MEALS $75

D-DAY GUEST ONLY (2) MEALS $55

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935 STATE RTE 21

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Registration

SPRC Training On Demand

Recently Rev. Debbie Earthrowl, Superintendent in the Northeast Region, led a training for Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committees. If you were unable to attend, please use this recording of the training with your own SPPR Committee at your earliest convenience.

Click here to find a link to the recording.

Registration for In Person Annual Conference

Registration for the June 1-3, 2023 in-person Annual Conference will open on Monday April 10, 2023.

Registration will close on Sunday April 30, 2023.

There will be NO LATE online registration accepted.

If you miss registering online by April 27^th then your next opportunity to register will be in person at the SRC Arena & Events Center at Onondaga Community College with a late charge of $50.00.

Click here for the link to register

New Faith Community Launchpad

Launchpad Spring Flyer 2023

Please find attached a Grant application for the UNY UWF (UMW) Conference Project Grants.

*Please note the Application has changed since last year.*

These grants are open to non-profit community and faith-based organizations which follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and address the needs of women, children and youth within the boundaries of our conference.

Application

Are you connected to UNY?

Do you receive the latest news and updates from UNY Conference?

All pastors should be connected and as many people from your congregation that would like to be.

Open to everyone – pass the word!

If you are not connected please follow the instructions below.

To sign up either click the following link: https://bit.ly/UNYnotes.

Or follow the steps below:

Go to the conference website

Click on News in the toolbar

Select Connect with UNY

You can sign up for all six categories or just select the UNY Notes

Adirondack District Offering Lay Servant Courses

Adirondack Lay Servant Ministries has added some courses to the 2023 schedule.

Please remember that you MUST attend all class times and dates to receive credit.

All registrations and course fees MUST be in by the date due.

For a registration form or for more information, contact Arlene Schmidt, arlenedschmidt@gmail.com For more information about the courses (books, etc.) click here for the updated brochure.

Advanced Course: Called to Preach

Tuesdays May 16, 23, 30, June 6, & 13: 6-9pm

ZOOM: Fee $15

Facilitators: Jacqueline Kim & Team member

Registration and course fees due by May 2

Advanced Course: Heritage: Living Our United Methodist Beliefs

Registration opens May 2

Mondays: June 12, 19, 26, July 10 & 17: 6-9pm

Zoom: Fee $15

Facilitator: Pastor Bruce Hazard

Basic Lay Servant Course

Registration opens May 2

Thursdays: June 15, 22, 29, July 6 & 13: 6-9pm

ZOOM: Fee: $15

Facilitators: Paula McMahon, CLM & Jacqueline Kim, CLM

Advanced Course: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

Registration opens June 1

Tuesdays: July 11, 18, 25, August 1 & 8: 6-9pm

Zoom: Fee $15

Facilitators: Jacqueline Kim, CLM & Paula McMahon, CLM

Advanced Course: Leading Worship

Registration opens June 19

Mondays: July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, & 28: 6-9

ZOOM: Fee: $15

Facilitator: Pastor Bruce Hazard

Advanced Course: Leading Prayer

Registration opens July 13

Thursdays: August 24, 31, Sept 14, 21 & 28: 6-9pm

Zoom: Fee $15

Facilitator: Jacqueline Kim, CLM

Advanced Course: Polity

Registration opens July 25

Tuesdays: September 5, 12, 19, & 26: 6-9pm

ZOOM: Fee $15

Facilitator: Pastor Bruce Hazard

Advanced Course: Discover Your Spiritual Gifts

Registration opens August 24

Thursdays: October 5, 12, 19, 26, & Nov 2: 6-9pm

Zoom: Fee $15

Facilitator: Jacqueline Kim, CLM

Advanced Course: Called to Preach

Registration opens September 26

Tuesdays: November 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5 & 12: 6-9pm

ZOOM: Fee $15

Facilitator: Jacqueline Kim, CLM

"Engage New People Grant" Available

The Upper New York New Faith Communities' Team is excited to announce the “Engage New People Grant” to benefit local churches in the Upper New York Conference that are working to Engage New People not already in their church/ministry. New Faith Communities Conference-wide purpose is to reach people outside the Church in new and contextual ways.

Grants will be available up to $2,500 to help local churches and ministries. Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis in 2023. Churches and ministries may apply for up to $2,500 during one calendar year. Please expect 60 days to review your application.

Click here to apply for the “Engage New People Grant.”

Upon completing the application, the New Faith Communities' team will reach out to the pastor/lead planter of the church and/or contact person listed to confirm your submission.

SAFE SANCTUARIES TRAINING SCHEDULE

Schedule

Charge Conference Forms Due Dates

Due November 1st.: NOW PAST DUE

Pastor's Appointment Advisory Form (https://uny.umcprofile.org)

S/PPRC Appointment Advisory Form (https://uny.umcprofile.org)

Pastor-S/PPRC Covenant Forms (https://uny.umcprofile.org)

*These need to be printed and mailed to the district office*

Due December 1st.: UPDATE ONLINE - DO NOT PRINT A COPY

Church Profile (https://uny.umcprofile.org)

Pastor's Profile (https://uny.umcprofile.org)

Due February 15th. 2023: Now Past Due

Report of Trustees

Report of Finance Committee

2022 Year End Financial Report

2023 Church Budget - Your church format

2022 Statistical Reports (https://stats.gcfa.org/)

Wesley Heritage Tour 2024

Join Pastor Brett Johnson on the trip of a lifetime to visit John and Charles Wesley’s homeland of England. We will be visiting sites of great importance to United Methodists, including the Wesleys’ hometown of Epworth, Oxford, Bristol, and worship in the Wesley Chapel in London.

We will also be stopping at Stonehenge and Stratford-on-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and St Paul’s Cathedral. Tour dates are July 13-22, 2024. Please use the following link to register: https://portal.myfaithjourneys.com/ and use group code 24002.

Contact Rev. Brett Johnson, pastor.brett.johnson@gmail.com, with any questions.