Northern Flow Weekly Newsletter April 13, 2023

Northern Flow Weekly Newsletter

April 13, 2023

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

KEYNOTE SPEAKER -MATT ROWE

NORTH ROSE UMC

FACING OUR GOLIATH'S

FEATURING: RETREAT HOUSE PRAISE BAND

“LIVE SKIT” BIGGER THEY ARE …THE HARDER THEY FALL

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

E- DAY GUEST ONLY (1) MEAL $35

PLEASE BRING -CAMPING GEAR, SLEEPING BAG ,PILLOW, FLASHLIGHT, BIBLE

MAIL completed EVENT REGISTRATION / CHECKS PAYABLE TO UMM

MAIL TO UMM /NG TREASURER ROB DOUBLE

935 STATE RTE 21

SHORTVILLE NY 14548 rdouble2@gmail.com

Registration Form

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 Thursday April 27, 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

Simplifying Your Church Leadership Structure: Zoom Presentation on April 19

Rev. Derek Hansen and Rev. Phil Richards, both serving churches in the Adirondack District, will be leading a ZOOM presentation on Simplifying Your Church Leadership Structure from

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 19.

Could your congregation benefit from a simplified, accountable structure but you don't know where to start? We'll explore why and how simplifying leadership structure can lead to greater missional effectiveness. We'll also cover some common questions and challenges for congregations to be aware of with a particular focus on how to begin implementing this adaptive change in your congregation.

If you'd like to participate, please contact Carrie Boyer in the Adirondack/Albany District Office (518) 608-1246 or adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org or albanydistrict@unyumc.org and she will send you the ZOOM link.

Superintendency Administrative Assistants Reconfiguration

The Upper New York Extended Cabinet shared its plan to reconfigure how administrative support is provided to its districts. Beginning July 1, 2023, the current structure of eight part-time and two full-time administrative assistants serving districts will be replaced by six full-time Superintendency Administrative Assistants, each serving two districts as well as working collaboratively on the superintendency support team.

Learn More Here

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: Polity

Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17 & 24: 6-9pm

ZOOM: Fee $15

Facilitator: Bruce Hazard & Team member

Registration and course fees due by April 19

Advanced Course: Opening Ourselves to Grace

Thursdays: May 4, 11, 18, 25, & June 1: 6-9pm

ZOOM: $15

Facilitator: Jacqueline Kim & Team member

Registration and course fees due by April 20

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

A new job opening has been posted to the website. If you have any referrals for this position, please ask folks to apply online through the link on the website.

Job Openings

"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.