AROUND THE CORNER
February 17th, 2022
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Around the Corner will be published/distributed
every other week. Next Issue Mar. 3rd , 2022
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District & Conference Offices Closed
Monday Feb. 21st. in observance of Presidents Day
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“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore, the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.” Exodus 20:8-11
In joy, peace and gentleness,
Suzanne
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What the End of the NY State Mask
Mandate Means for Local Churches
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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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Important Information to Share |
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Cornerstone District Website |
Please be aware that the only website that Cornerstone District is using is the one found on the Upper New York Conference Website.
Please Pass this information on to others!!!!
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There is NO Physical District Office |
Please make sure that you share this information as well. There is NO Physical District Office in Cornerstone. Please make sure that you mail anything that needs to go to the District Office to this MAILING address:
Cornerstone District Office
PO Box 687
Bath, NY 14810
716-665-2423
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Pastors & Their Churches to in Prayer for Month of Feb. |
Lord, listen to your children praying,
Lord send your spirit in this place.
Lord, listen to your children praying,
Send us love, send us pow'r, send us grace.
-- Ken Medema--
February 6-Frewsburg:Trinity UMC. Pastor P.J. Pasieka, his wife Lindsey and their children Peter & Leah.
February 13-Great Valley UMC. Pastor John Green, his wife Janet and their family.
February 20- Hamlet UMC
February 27-Hinsdale & Ischua UMC's
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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
March 15th 2022
mail completed & signed copy to District Office
2021 Local Annual Financial Audit
If you need help with any of the forms or login please contact the District Office for assistance 716-665-2423
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Looking For 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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General Commission on the Status and Role of Women |
GCSRW presents: "I AM HER Lunch & Learn"
Women's Leadership Summit
WHEN: February 24. 2022
WHERE: ZOOM
TIME: 12pm CDT
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Safe Sanctuaries ZOOM Training, Sat., Feb. 26 |
Upcoming Upper NY Safe Sanctuary Zoom Training Sessions.
Click here for flyer and more information on these upcoming trainings
For more information on Safe Sanctuaries, and on background checks, click here.
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Maintaining Focus In A Distracted World Video
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These days it’s so easy to be pulled in different directions or become distracted. We are consumed by all the ways in which COVID-19 is challenging us with death, illness, and disruption of our daily lives. Many of us are feeling isolated by the virus as it steals opportunities for us to gather in person. We’re also living with the uncertainty of General Conference—will General Conference meet this year and what will happen if it does or if it does not?
These are all serious concerns that cause anxiety and stress in our lives. We’re weary of living in uncertainty. It’s all very distracting.
Click here to watch a video of Bishop’s Operational Team member Lindsay Martin and Conference Leadership Team member, the Rev. Steven Taylor, providing encouragement and tips on how to maintain focus in our distracting world.
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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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PRESENTATION ABOUT METHODIST CIRCUIT RIDERS
BY REV DR GREG VANDUSSEN
FROM HIS BOOK CIRCUIT RIDERS ON THE ROAD TO GLORY
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On Monday, April 25th at Asbury Retreat Center, Rev. Dr. Greg VanDussen will offer a presentation about the early American Circuit Riders based on his book entitled Circuit Riders on the Road to Glory. The presentation will be at 11 am. The presentation will be part of the spring meeting of Faith Fellowship, a group of retired United Methodist clergy and spouses generally from western New York. All clergy are welcome to attend Greg’s presentation and the entire morning beginning at 9:30 am with light refreshments.
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New job openings have been posted to the website for a Maintenance Manager and a Reservations Specialist for Casowasco Camp and Retreat Center. If you have any referrals for this position, please ask candidates to apply online through our website.
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Upper NY Local Pastors Licensing School |
The 2022 Upper New York Local Pastors Licensing School (LPLS) will be held May 9-15 at Casowasco Camp and Retreat Center. We are planning to hold this in-person, which means we will be following all safety protocols due to the COVID pandemic. If anything changes, we will keep you updated.
Click here to register. Credit card payment is being accepted through PayPal. If using this method of payment, please use the "guest option" for payment to avoid having to set up a PayPal account.
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ANNOUNCING
The “Connect with Us” Academy for Continuing Education
2022 Course Schedule including
A Course Series: Refreshing My Preaching Ministry
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The “Connect with Us” Academy is funded by a Magee Christian Education Foundation grant, Academy partners, and through clergy participation. The Academy develops, offers, and sustains high-quality continuing education courses and fellowship opportunities. The Academy was designed by the ALPS-MTH Alumni Advisory Committee, Union College, Annual Conferences, local pastors, who completed Course of Study and ordained clergy. All clergy, need access to high-quality, practical, and affordable continuing education.
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Upcoming Stewardship Academy Via Zoom |
This is an opportunity to read and learn about stewardship and all that it entails. The Academy qualifies clergy for CEU.
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Tending the Soul 2022-2024
A Two-year Training Program for Lay and Clergy
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Where and When? All six training retreats will be held at Casowasco Camp and Retreat Center in Moravia, NY (campsandretreats.org). Attendance is required at all six retreats. Retreats will be held on: • November 14-17, 2022 • February 24-27, 2023 • April 17-20, 2023 • November 10-13, 2023 • February 19-22, 2024 • April 8-11, 2024
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Revised CDC Guidelines Affecting Local Churches |
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued revised guidelines for indoor gatherings due to the rising number of coronavirus cases as a result of the Delta variant. The CDC is recommending masks be worn indoors by all individuals regardless of vaccination status in areas of high concentration. Click here to read the UNY Church COVID guidelines and to determine your county’s level of transmission.
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Bishop Webb announces clergy appointments
View the full list of changes here.
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and all orders should be placed via our website
Media Resource Center
315-898-2027
7481 Henry Clay Blvd.
Liverpool, NY 13088
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Lay Servant Courses Offered Around the Conference |
Click here t o find out when, where and how you can sign up for a lay servant course that you need or are interested in taking. This link connects you to all the Districts in UNY Conference that are offering courses. Just click and start exploring your options!
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Cornerstone District Office
PO Box 687
Bath, NY 14810
716-665-2423
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