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Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024
District Office hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays; 8 AM to 5:30 PM except Thursdays, 8 AM to 2:30 PM. Call Carrie Boyer @ (518) 608-1246 or send an email to adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org
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Carrie working remotely
The District Office will no longer be located in the Newtonville UMC in Latham. Carrie is now working from her home office. The phone and email will remain the same. (518) 608-1246 and adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org or carrieboyer@unyumc.org
Our mailing address will remain the same: PO Box 511, Newtonville, NY 12128 until further notice.
Our District Superintendent, the Rev. Debbie Earthrowl can still be reached at her current phone and email (518) 391-3215 and debbieearthrowl@unyumc.org
We will miss the folks at Newtonville UMC and are so grateful for their gracious hospitality through the years!
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NEW FORMAT!
"Classifieds"
Please click here to view Classifieds. New item added today.
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Save the dates
for 2024 District Days
In the new year, Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez will be visiting local churches in all 12 districts from February to April. District Days are a way for the bishop to meet with laity and clergy across Upper New York. Clergy meetings are scheduled for each visit from 1 to 3 PM and another meeting will be held for laity (and clergy who couldn't attend earlier gathering) from 7 to 8:30 PM. All United Methodists of Upper New York are invited and encouraged to attend a gathering closest to you.
Bishop Hector will visit Shenendehowa UMC in the Albany District on Tuesday, April 9. The church is located at 971 Route 146 in Clifton Park.
He will visit the Community United Methodist Church of Chestertown in the Adirondack District on Wednesday, April 10. The church is located at 11 Church St., Chestertown.
To view the entire schedule, click here.
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From the Desk of Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez: Happy New Year 2024
In a recent letter, Bishop Héctor invites us to (re)claim the fire, power, and excitement of our faith, and offers ways to do so. He states, “More than ever, as United Methodists, we need to seek a strong connection with our true vine, Jesus Christ, so that we can experience God’s greatness anew in our lives and ministries.” To read the full letter, click here.
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You're invited to Conference Worship event - live or via link
Mark your calendar to join us next Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 9 a.m. for our next “Together in Worship” event. Watch remotely on Facebook or in-person at the United Methodist Center, located at 7481 Henry Clay Blvd. in Liverpool. Everyone is invited to attend, regardless if you’re clergy or laity.
Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez will deliver a message about attitude. He'll reflect on the difference it makes to enter into challenges and opportunities with a God-like attitude.
If you can’t join us in-person, click here to join remotely. (You do not need a Facebook account to watch.)
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New Episode of Spiritual Journey available
Join the Rev. Nancy Dibelius as she introduces a spiritual practice known as Guided Meditation or Entering the Narrative. This practice encourages the use of your imagination as you’re invited to be a participant in the biblical narrative.
Click here to subscribe
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Please begin entering important church statistical data now. Deadline is earlier this year:
Feb. 15
Just a reminder pastors and church leaders can start entering information in the statistical tables in ACStats. Information must be submitted by end of day on Feb. 15.
Login usernames and passwords will need to be recreated and information created last year will not be entered into the 2023 statistical tables. Pastors: Please note that you cannot use the same email address twice for two different churches and/or users. This can be solved by adding additional digits, like your GCFA number, at the end of your email address for the second church.
To learn more, click here.
ACStats help and user guide. Click here
Local Churches will need to create all new Usernames and Passwords upon initial entry into the platform.
Pastors who serve more than one church: Please remember that you cannot use the same email address twice for 2 different churches/Users. It's advisable to use the church's email address if you have one, or if not, this can be solved by adding additional digits at the end of your email address for the 2nd church like your GCFA #
Ex: Email Address/Username: AwesomeGod@gmail.com541236
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Northern Flow District offering two ZOOM lay servant classes
If you would like to register or would like more information, please feel free to contact Administrative Assistant Tammy McAdam at tammymcadam@unyumc.org
Both classes are being offered online via Zoom.
"What the heck is a Methodist anyways!?"
Have you ever been curious what United Methodists believe? Have you ever been confused with the church jargon used in our services and meetings? What the heck is polity?
This class is designed to help answer those and many other questions you may have about what the United Methodist church believes and more importantly why do we hold on to those beliefs.
This is an advanced credited course and will begin on January 30th lasting five weeks for two hours each session. Classes will be offered in person at First United Methodist Church of Gouverneur and online via Zoom.
"The Spirit and Art of Conflict Transformation"
Thomas Porter
Pastor Donna Fitchette is offering this Advanced Lay Servant Course. The dates are the following:
January 23rd, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
January 30th, 2024 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
February 6th, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
February 13th, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
February 20th, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
You can register by emailing tammymcadam@unyumc.org or
missuaprilsue@hotmail.com
You can order your book here
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Zoom class on Max Lucado book offered by Binghamton District pastor
5-week class taught By Pastor Paul Winkleman, pastor at Sidney UMC
In Person/Zoom
(Classes Taught in the Sidney UMC Library/Online on Zoom)
All classes are on Tuesdays at 4 PM.
Dates: Jan. 9, Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and Feb. 13. Note there is no class on Jan. 16.
If you are interested in attending this class please call Pastor Paul Winkleman
(315) 329-4071, or e-mail Pastor Paul at winkel70@hotmail.com
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United Methodists: The year in photos
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UM News) — In a world filled with uncertainty, United Methodists found creative ways to live out their faith and serve their communities in 2023. UM News photographers documented a year in the life of United Methodism worldwide. And our Bishop Hector made the cut!! He is shown exchanging souvenir lapel pins with Methodist Bishop Rodolfo Edgar Rivera de la Rosa, head of the North-Central Annual Conference, during a conference in Mexico City observing the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Methodist Church of Mexico.
See photos
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Quaker Springs UMC seeks Spanish educational materials for Mission Trip to Guatemala in February
Update: We have a Spanish music CD that we'd like to copy - we need about 10. Does anyone have the capability of doing this for us? Please contact Linda Campbell @ lcampbellfarrell@gmail.com
This ran in earlier newsletters. The mission trip has been postponed until February (initially scheduled for November). If you're out and about and come across these, in Spanish please, for our upcoming Mission Trip to Guatemala please purchase them for me and I’ll buy them from you, or if you’d like to donate, bless you and thank you!! Or if you find any K-6 grade educational material in Spanish or slightly used, I will gladly pick it up from you! The church is in the Adirondack District. To make a monetary donation, send to Linda Campbell, PO Box 52, 160 Cemetery Rd., Victory Mills, NY 12884. Please make check out to Quaker Springs UMC with Guatemala mission in the memo line. Thank you in advance. We leave in February Guatemala. For more information contact Linda Campbell from the Quaker Springs UMC @ lcampbellfarrell@gmail.com
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(Update) Join UNY's "Together in Prayer" initiative
Join the year long journey as we reconnect with who we are as people of faith, disciples of Christ, and United Methodists. Every month, we will share a Scripture passage, a short video, a written meditation, a written prayer to be used during your personal and communal times of worship, and prayer queues for each week of the month. This month, Bishop Héctor reflects on the theme: Identity.
Watch the video reflection. Click here.
Join the prayer pilgrimage. Click here.
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JANUARY 3, 2024
Sense of Purpose
Linda Coggin (British Columbia, Canada)
Link
READING FOR THE DAY
1 Thessalonians 5:12-23
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
My faith in God gives my life purpose.
TODAY'S PRAYER
O God, we pray that our words and actions will reflect gratitude for your presence and provision on this day. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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2024 - Endings and Beginnings - Part 1
2024 represents a New Year, a fresh start filled with possibilities. It is also an ending. A major emphasis of Christianity is the possibility of a fresh start, being forgiven for things we have done wrong, and being empowered to make a positive contribution. It is a message of hope.
While I believe all of this is true beyond any doubt, I also believe that our past and even our mistakes shouldn’t just be discarded as useless trash from the past. I believe that the past can inform and guide our future and enable us to make wiser choices in the days to come. Philosopher George Sattayana wrote: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” The Apostle Paul went even further in his letter to the Christian community in Rome, proclaiming: “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28 NRSV).” When we trust and follow God, all of our life can be used by God for good, even our mistakes.
As you make resolutions for changes in 2024, I invite you to take time to reflect on the events of the past year and what lessons they can teach you, then ask God to enable something good to emerge from your past and the days yet to be lived in 2024. Jesus proclaims that if we have faith even as small as a mustard seed that we will be able conquer problems even the size of mountains, see Matthew 17:20.
Today’s photo was taken at sunrise on Peddocks Island in Boston Harbor on June 24, 2013.
Shalom,
David E. Smith, Pastor
Mayfield & Northampton at Fish House United Methodist Churches
Phone or Text: 518-572-4051
Email: revdavid76@gmail.com
You can find this and other devotions in my blog at www.adirondacksights.wordpress.com. You can also find more of my pictures on my web site www.revdavidimages.com.
You are invited to join us for our Monday evening Prayer Group at 7:00 pm and our Wednesday Bible Study at 7 PM. Both are being offered in person at the Mayfield UMC and on Zoom which can be accessed using the following link on your computer, tablet, smart phone or by calling in on the provided phone number.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7356408548
Phone Call In: 1-929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 735 640 8548
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EVENTS and ANNOUNCEMENTS
Living Waters of the Adirondack and Green Mountain Emmaus gathering, Saturday, Jan. 6, Bacon Hill Reformed Church, Schuylerville
Please join us from 4 PM to 6 PM on Saturday, Jan. 6 at the Bacon Hill Reformed Church, 560 Route 32N, Schuylerville. Bring a dish to share, as well as your musical instruments and singing voices. In case of inclement weather, we will postpone this event until the following week Jan. 13 at the same place and time. If necessary, for postponement information, please check our Facebook page -- Living Waters Emmaus and Chrysalis (NY/VT) or our website – www.livingwatersemmaus.com.
"Nia" dance, Mondays and Fridays, ongoing, Schroon Lake Community Church
Nia with Emily is a low impact dance designed for everybody regardless of age, health, or fitness level. Using a system of 52 moves designed to work every joint in your body, while delivering full-body conditioning, leaving you energized, mentally clear and emotionally balanced. Nia helps with balance, stability, weight loss, anxiety, stress, flexibility, joint health, cardiovascular health and so much more! It’s done barefoot to fun music. Mondays at 6 PM and Fridays at 10:30 AM. $10 per class; students 18 and younger, no charge. Classes are held at the Schroon Lake Community Church on the corner of US Route 9 and Leland Avenue. It’s a day by day class, you can come anytime. To view the flyer, click here.
Christ Closet Thrift Shop, First Fridays and every Saturday, Argyle UMC
Fill a reasonably priced small, medium, or large bag at the church's thrift shop, 12 Sheridan St., Argyle. Clothes, shoes, toys, household items for the whole family. Open 2 PM to 5 PM the first Friday of every month, and each Saturday, 9 AM to Noon.
Everything Free Saturdays, Salem UMC, 29 West Broadway
Every Saturday: Everything Free Ministry is open 9 AM to 1 PM
For questions, contact Cindy Miller @ cindymmiller1@gmail.com
Ongoing
Bottle and Can Drive, Porter Corners UMC, 512 Allen Rd., Porter Corners (12859). You can leave your bags or boxes at the back door of the church, or if you have a large quantity, pickup is available. Call Jane Decouteau (518) 893-2289. Please consider posting this flyer in your church: Click here
'Connect', 6:30 PM Fridays
Connect is a small group through the United Methodist Church, made up of young adults (18 to 35) who gather every Friday at 41 E Main St, Cambridge, NY 12816 at 6:30 pm to play board games, watch movies and talk about important issues and topics. These topics range from financial planning and resume writing to the differences between hemp and marijuana.
You can contact Gracie Lynn Evergreen with questions, glb12592@gmail.com or (518) 932-3925. Visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/connectgamenights/
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