1085 E. Genesee Street
Office: 324 University Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
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Greetings!
Here is your weekly news from UUMC.
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FRONT OFFICE REPORT
It has been a long hot summer! As you focused on keeping yourselves cool, we at UUMC have worked hard to keep the contents of our food boxes fresh and cold for our Friday Food distribution. Last week, I went around the basement and snapped photos of all of our donated refrigerators. Which didn’t include the 2 that I will be donating this fall.
Once I started uploading the pics of refrigerators for a social media post, I couldn’t help but think it looked like an ad for used refrigerators. It turned out, I wasn’t alone. There was one commenter who asked “how much?” Other than that one silly comment, there was an outpour of love for our old refrigerators! With a total of 37 likes, comments & share, this was the highest reaching post of the month!
August also saw us gain 7 new Facebook followers and 4 new Instagram followers. This was a 33.3% increase on Instagram. Along with followers, our post reach and reactions, all have been trending upwards. To say that I am pleased with all of the outpouring of love we receive on our social media, is an understatement.
Also announced on social media this week was the results of our Amazon Smile donations. So far this year, we have received $43.25! We encourage all Amazon shoppers use Amazon Smile and to select University United Methodist Church, Syracuse as your charity. When you shop with Amazon Smile, you will find all the products you know and love at Amazon prices. Amazon than donates a portion of the proceeds to your favorite charity. UUMC!
School is back in session! For UUMC, this means we’ve begun focusing on our parking lots. All of the 10 spaces reserved for student parking have been filled. And we have been working hard to eliminate unauthorized parking. Unfortunately, this means I’m met with silly questions and requests such as “Can you tell the students not to park on the street?” This effort is to make sure that the parking lots will be available to UUMC for our congregants, guests and game day parking.
UUMC will begin renting spaces for game days and special events at the Dome on Sept. 3. We are prepared with our Square card readers, cash box, traffic cones & staff. The proceeds from all game day parking spaces will go directly into the Outreach budget so they can continue their mission despite rising costs and food shortages.
As we head into the fall months, we would like to thank all of our staff, congregants, volunteers, partners, guests and the community as a whole for helping us continue our mission of “Feeding God’s People, Body, Mind & Spirit.
Thank you,
Michelle Grutman,
Manager of Office Operations, Social Media & Finance
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150 Years & Counting!
“How Do We Function and Thrive?”
Join us for a Fellowship Luncheon
Sunday, September 11, 2022
(right after worship)
· Hear about bold new initiatives for the future.
· UUMC Committee updates and opportunities
· Acknowledgement of Past Supporters
· Legacy Circle Launch
Hosted by: UUMC Legacy Committee
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Heading to the Dome?
Please consider parking at with us!
UUMC will be renting out our parking lot spaces for game days & events! The proceeds of these efforts go to support our Outreach programs and allow us to continue our work of serving our neighbors in need.
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Sunday Worship | 10:30 a.m.
In-Person and on Facebook Live
Click Below to Join Worship on Sunday
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Please note: Every worship service remains "live" on our Facebook page. You are able to watch every one that has been done since we began online worship. They never go away. If you are unable to begin at 10:30, you can watch it at your leisure another time.
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Worship led by brother & sister duo Abbey & Caleb.
Worship Music
Prelude “Amazing Grace” Arranged by: Dale Wood
Offertory: “Nearer My God To Thee” (Caleb)
Postlude Festive Voluntary - Henry Purcell
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Kids Corner
Check out one way to connect with your children as you all connect with scripture. Click Here
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Eastern Farm Workers, School Supply Drive Was a Huge Success
A HUGE Thank you to everyone who supported our friends at Eastern Farm Workers with school supplies for their member's children. I understand that much of our donation will go to the children of migrant farmers in the North Country, NYS. On Tuesday I dropped off: 100+ 3-ring binders (various sizes), 50 packs of colored pencils, 50 packs of crayons, 150 single-subject notebooks, 50 pairs of children's scissors, 200 personal sized hand sanitizers, 150 personal sized tissue packs. Many ball point pens, packets of wide ruled paper and packs of index cards. Thank you for your attention and meeting the call to support this effort.
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Come, Join in the Fun
At the Peanut Butter Packing Party!
Peanut butter cup packing next Thursday, September 1, from 9:30 am - 11:30 am in the kitchen. All are welcome to join in the fun!
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Volunteer Opportunities
Sunday, August 28, 2022, 8-10:30am: Free to-go Community Breakfast & Coffee distribution, outside & mobile distribution. Please register/cancel as a volunteer for this event below. CLICK ON ORANGE LINK TO REGISTER AS A BREAKFAST VOLUNTEER:
NEW-Sunday, August 28, 2022, 10-10:45am: UUMC Greeter. Welcome the congregation, guests and visitors to worship. Distribute bulletin at entry points. Contact Pastor Alicia for more information pastor@uumcsyracuse.org
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Ongoing Requests
Men's & Woman's Socks & Kid's Clothing all sizes needed
to arrange drop-off time.
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UUMC Closings
In honor of Labor Day, the UUMC office will be closed on Friday, September 2 & Monday, September 5. Due to staff and volunteer vacations there will be no food box distribution Friday, September 2. Our outreach efforts will be back in full force the following week. We remain open for the Closing Closet, Sunday Worship & our weekly bagel breakfast.
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Holy Land Trip in 2023, Info Session, September 8th
Pastor Alicia Wood invites you to join her on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, February 14 - February 24, 2023.
You are cordially invited to attend a Zoom information session of Thursday, September 8th at 6:30 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 876 5687 7931
Passcode: 670972
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UUMC Announcements
August 29-Sept 5: Pastor Alicia on Vacation.
For Pastoral Care please contact Pastor Beth at pastoralaccomplice@uumcsyracuse.org .
September 4 at 10:30am: Our Annual Hymn Sing Sunday during Worship.
September 11 at 10:30am during Worship: Welcome back/New Member day!
Fellowship Luncheon hosted by the Legacy Committee following worship
and ending about 1:30pm. Light lunch provided. Learn more about what our Committees are planning this Fall.
September 14-28: Pastor Alicia will be continuing her education learning about "Celtic Christianity in Scotland.
September 18: Pastor Beth leading worship exploring Celtic Christianity connecting the congregation with Pastor Alicia’s experience.
September 25: Pastor Beth leading worship. When the cat’s away, the mice will play.
Men’s Group: We would like to start a men’s group in September.
Please email Mark Letham if you are interested in joining or would
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Please note: Prayer requests and comments submitted in the chat during our online service are public knowledge, as the church’s Facebook page is open to all.
As a caring church, we hold one another in prayer. The names in the next sentence are selected each week from the church directory, generally in alphabetical order. This week, please pray for:
Melissa & John Faley & Family
The requests list below come from the previous Sunday’s worship and those received during the week.
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Amanda & Josh: Moving truck is here and we are all unpacked!
Angela P.: For a friend of mine who lost his Uncle.
Angela P.: For Vinny facing surgery.
Ann O.: Oral surgery recovery.
Ann O.: Prayers for Dave H. with serious health issues.
Ann O.: Prayers for Brian who has a brain tumor.
Ann O.: Prayers for Faye with serious health issues.
Anonymous: Please pray for Pastor Alicia’s daughter & son-in-law.
Erika: Good morning church family prayers for Maria Stordahl and family.
Holly: Prayers for my newest foster daughter who is struggling mightily with separation from her family.
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Jackie: Sam M. recovering from health issues at age 18. He is home now.
Jayne: Peace and light to the people of Ukraine & Ethiopia.
Jayne: Prayers for Cynthia S.
John Budi: Prayer request for Yuli & Danny G and Melvi for their losses. Danny lost his son two months ago and Melvi lost her three brothers for the last 2 years.
Judi: I want to go to UNO’s with Mr. Patrick Bennet.
Peg: Continue prayers for Jeff (heart problems) & his mother, Alice.
Peg: Prayers for Joanne.
Rosey: I appreciated the silence in worship this morning. It was just right.
Sharon: Prayers for healing for Sandy.
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If you would like to join our prayer circle, please contact Carol Boll at cjlboll76@gmail.com. |
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Room to Grow
“Room to Grow” is a three-week summer pilot program for 4th and 5th-grade students in the Syracuse City schools, which began on August 15 and ends on September 2. It is a project of the Syracuse Inner-City Learning Center in partnership with Syracuse United Methodist Ministries (SUMM). Given that
summer school is over, this opportunity is one of support for students to continue reading and socializing, preparing them for the reopening of school in the fall. It is hosted at 4845 W. Seneca Turnpike (formerly Onondaga Hill UMC and The ROAD) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9 am through noon. The daily schedule includes reading, sharing, and reading-related activities such as role- playing, video, one-on-one support, and other fun activities geared towards supporting them in their
reading.
Rev. Jee Hae Song
Rev. Andy M. Anderson
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Annual Church/Charge Conference
November 9th at 6:30 at St. Paul's UMC.
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Bishop Webb Announces his Retirement
Dear Friends,
Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ.
After a season of prayer and discernment, I have made the decision to retire from the active episcopacy on Dec. 31, 2022. Yesterday, I submitted my request for retirement to the Northeastern Jurisdiction and the Council of Bishops.
I have not made this decision lightly and it is the right one for personal and spiritual reasons. The divide within the United Methodist Church has lessened my joy for this role and changed my sense of whether my gifts, convictions, and leadership as a residential Bishop are best for the United Methodist Church in the future. The writer of Ecclesiastes says: “There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven.”
Jodi and I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to serve with and among the people of Upper New York over these last 10 years. We look forward to returning to Pennsylvania to be closer to our children and other family.
Over the next few months, I will continue to offer all I can to assist leaders and congregations of Upper New York in preparing for days of ministry ahead that will honor God, boldly share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and increase God’s kingdom. The mission of “making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world” continues.
Thank you for praying for us and be assured of our ongoing prayers for each of you.
With gratitude and love,
Mark J. Webb
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Daily Anti-Racism Prayers
Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church offers anti-racism prayers emailed to you Monday through Friday. To sign up to receive them, click the link below.
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Contact Us
Alicia Wood, Pastor
Beth DuBuois, Pastoral Accomplice
1085 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY
315.475.7277
Email | office@uumcsyracuse.org
Facebook | uumcsyracuse
Twitter | @uumcsyr
Instagram | uumcsyr
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