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'The Tulip Parade'
Ric Feeney, artist and pastor at Willsboro and Reber UMCs
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'For as the soil makes the sprout come up and a garden causes seeds to grow, so the Sovereign Lord will make righteousness and praise spring up before all nations.'
Isaiah 61:11 (NIV)
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Adirondack District
Newsletter
March 24, 2018
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Is your newsletter "cutting off" at the margin?
Try clicking on the link at the top of this newsletter that says,
"Having trouble viewing this email?"
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Miss something? Not all information is repeated each week
To view Local Church Events sent on March 21,
Click here
To view the District Newsletter sent on March 10,
Click here
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"God's command to 'pray without ceasing' is founded on the necessity we have of His grace to preserve the life of God in the soul, which can no more subsist one moment without it, than the body can without air."
- John Wesley
United Methodist Communications encourages you to enrich your prayer life with these prayers and meditations, created around our personal needs and the seasons of the year. There are also some
links that you can use to find additional prayer resources. To read more, Click here
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You're invited .. And please invite others!
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Jason Moore to present
Guest Readiness Seminar in South Glens Falls
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Jason Moore |
Please join us for a hands-on learning experience designed to help participants better connect and build lasting relationships with visitors, exploring the theme, "Five Things your Visitors are Thinking But Won't Ask." Presenter is nationally-known Jason Moore, author, speaker and worship coach.
It's been said that every church wants to grow. If that is true, are we really poised for growth in the way we treat and attend of our new visitors? While you wouldn't think so, guest readiness is one of the most important issues facing the church in this present time, and many churches have unintentionally become blind to their own realities.
Join us from 10 AM to 3 PM
Monday, April 30 at the South Glens Falls UMC, 15 Maplewood Parkway, South Glens Falls (12803) to explore this topic with Jason Moore. Local church group participation is encouraged!
Admission is $5, which includes a catered lunch. You can pay by credit card or check. If cost is a hardship, scholarships are available; we do not want to turn anyone away.
Please contact Carrie Boyer in the District Office for more information, adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org or (518) 480-4866.
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Imagine No Racism Launch Day: Saturday, April 21
Imagine No Racism is a ministry of the Upper New York Conference with the goal to increase conversations on and awareness of racism and white privilege at the District and
local church levels and to increase the number of ministries which impact racial justice within local churches and their surrounding communities.
The launch date for Imagine No Racism is
Saturday, April 21; this event will take place from 12:30- 4 PM simultaneously at every
District Communication Hub across the Conference. The Adirondack District's event will be at the Saratoga Springs UMC, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs (12866).
All are invited! Attendance for this event is mandatory for all Clergy, Supply Pastors and Certified Lay Ministers serving churches, and clergy are asked to invite laity who are passionate about racial justice.
Imagine No Racism will convene multiple District-level small groups, consisting of both clergy and laity, to engage in deep listening, transformative study, and meaningful action to eliminate racism and white privilege in individuals, local churches, and the communities the local churches serve.
The event will include worship; a welcoming message from Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb, live-streamed from the United Methodist Center; educational videos featuring members from the Bishop's Taskforce for Eliminating Racism; the formation of small groups; and more.
Click here
to learn more about what to expect at the Imagine No Racism launch event.
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Imagine No Racism Regional Coordinators sought
The Upper New York Conference is accepting applications for Imagine No Racism Regional Coordinators. Qualified candidates will help connect, resource, and supervise Imagine No Racism District Advocates across the UNY Conference. There are four openings and each position entails compiling data, attending regular trainings, supplying curriculum and materials, in addition to other responsibilities. A high-school diploma or equivalent along with three to five years of relevant experience with computer skills required. Click here to read the job description and Click here to apply by March 26.
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District United Methodist Women to gather April 14
The Adirondack District United Methodist Women's Spring Gathering:
Saturday,
April 14 at the Hudson Falls UMC, 227 Main St., Hudson Falls. 9:15 AM registration; program starts at 10 AM. "Stay 'n Alive.' All women are invited to share food and fellowship. You do not have to be a member of UMW.
Registration due April 7. Contact Jane Collins for more information. (518) 747-2386.
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Image by Troy Dossett, United Methodist Communications |
When Easter Falls on April Fool's Day ...
Every Easter really is April Fool's Day. For three days, the whole world thought that hope and love were dead. But God came back - Surprise!" says the Rev. Jerry Herships
, pastor of
After Hours Church
in Denver, Colorado, and former stand-up comedian.
"God is the creator of comedy. God has to have a sense of humor when you think about it. Just look at the hippos, the giraffes, or the Kardashians!
"Add to that the fact that Easter is on April Fool's Day this year. It almost makes it twice as funny; like the resurrection wasn't already hard enough to accept. But seriously, I think Jesus came back saying, 'No, guys. I'm not kidding. It's me. I'm back. I have overcome death.' "
To read more,
Click here
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Please share with your youth!
OUTWARD! Event Coming Soon
The Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) will host OUTWARD! 2018
from April 13-15 at the Syracuse-Liverpool Holiday Inn, 441 Electronics Parkway in Liverpool.
This year's event has a different focus.
The schedule will include opportunities for hands-on mission work. But the event will also feature some beloved traditions, including workshops, late-night options, Spirit-filled worship experiences, and an awesome band, SAMECITY.
This year's worship speaker is Michael Jordan, dean of the chapel and chair of the biblical studies, theology and philosophy department at Houghton College.
Register by April 2!
Click here for the registration form. Note there will be no online registration.
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Students: Apply now for 2018 UNY Conference scholarship!
United Methodist high school seniors and college students are invited to apply for a Lottie Brown Grant. Deadline to apply: April 10.
For more information and to apply, Click here
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Northeastern Jurisdictional Council on Youth Ministries:
Mission of Peace Trip
The Upper New York Conference is looking for four youth members to participate in the
Northeastern Jurisdictional (NEJ) Council on Youth Ministries upcoming Mission of Peace (MOP) mission trip to the Philippines next year.
If selected, each youth member must raise money to support their MOP and, upon their return, share their experience. Click here to learn more and to download a PDF to apply. The deadline for submission is April 9.
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Apply for United Methodist Frontier Foundation Grant
Last year the foundation awarded grants to three churches in the Upper NY Annual Conference for a feeding program, backpack give-away, and mission coordinator. The deadline for submission is March 28. For more information, Click here
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Annual Conference Updates
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Registration Open for 2018 Annual Conference Pastors and Lay Members to Conference, registration is open for the Upper New York Annual Conference session, held May 30-June 2 at the SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse.
Click here to register and for information on housing, menu and childcare.
Spotlight on Upper New York Annual Conference 2018
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study leader, Dr. Rev. Gregory Jones:
The Rev. Dr. Gregory Jones of Duke Divinity School will be the guest study leader at this year's Annual Conference. Rev. Jones' emphasis will be on living our call in the Wesleyan Way. His two presentations are titled: "The End is our Beginning" and "Forming Christians for Social Innovation." For more information, Click here
Bishop Dennis Proctor serving as Annual Conference 2018 Ordination speaker
Click here to read more about Bishop Proctor of the North Eastern Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church.
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Safe Sanctuaries Training to be offered
Saturday, April 28, 8:45 AM sign-in; training is 9 AM to Noon, at the Hudson Falls UMC, 227 Main St., Hudson Falls (12839). If you plan to attend,
please RSVP to Carrie
Boyer by April 13 at
adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org or (518) 480-4866. She will then send you the training handout via email.
A reminder that all clergy, certified lay ministers serving churches and supply pastors are required to take this training (one-time only).
For updated information on background checks
Click here
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Several Lay Servant Classes to be Offered
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are all called to a life of servanthood. For many
laypersons, Lay Servant Ministries of The United Methodist Church is a part of their faith journey as they seek a closer relationship with God through Jesus Christ. The courses offered in this program can help an individual on their personal faith journey or help prepare them as servants of leadership through the ministries of leading, caring, and communicating.
(Updates!) For more information on upcoming classes and for information on Certified Lay Minister training,
Click here
For more information about Lay Servant Ministries, Click here
For a listing of courses throughout the Conference Click here
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Native American Ministries Sunday: April 15
Through Native American Ministries Sunday, held on April 15
this year,
we're able to
equip and empower Native American
pastors, congregations and
seminary students to worship and serve Jesus.
As a member of The United Methodist Church, your gift, on this day, equips Native congregations to worship and serve Jesus.
Click here for a Native American Ministries Sunday pastor kit.
Click here to watch a video about the Upper New York Committee on Native American Ministries.
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Equitable Compensation Applications available
The Commission on Equitable Compensation has issued guidelines and application forms for salary grants to local churches for the period January 1 to June 30, 2018. Salary grants are available only to churches with a pastor under full time appointment.
To apply for salary assistance from the Equitable Compensation Fund, applicants should review the policies and procedures in the application document for guidance, and then complete the application according to the directions provided by the
April 9, 2018 deadline.
Click here to review the policies and procedures or to complete the application.
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Order Resources from Media Resource Center
The Media Resource Center is a free lending library supported through your ministry share dollars.
To learn more about the center and to look through the online catalog
Click here
You will find a multitude of DVD studies, curriculum, and support materials for your use!
Consultations are always available. Not only can you order resources in person, it's also easy to
order resources through the online catalog, by email to Media Resource Coordinator Karen Campolieto @
karen@unyumc.org, or by phone (315) 898-2027 and they will be mailed right to your church.
It only takes a couple of days to receive the materials.
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From the Conference Office
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UNY Conference 2019 Narrative Budget booklet available
The first draft of the UNY Conference 2019 Narrative Budget booklet has been released.
As changes are needed, these digital copies of the budget booklets will be updated. When all updates are completed in the coming months, printed copies of the budget booklet will be available in the District Offices and at the UNY Conference Center. The final budget booklet will also be added to the 2018 Conference Journal, Vol. I.
To view the booklet from the Conference website,
Click here
To view from "Issuu"
Click here
Printed copies of the Narrative Budget booklets will be made available at all District offices and are currently available at the United Methodist Center. Contact your District office to request your copy.
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Sign up for the Weekly Digest
The Weekly Digest is a wrap-up of news and information, along with feature articles, direct links to several "hot spots" on the Conference website, photos and more.
If you don't already subscribe but would like to look at this week's issue, be in touch with Carrie. To sign up to receive the Weekly Digest beginning next week, click here:
Weekly Digest
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Previously Run/Ongoing Interest
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2018 Camp Registration Open!
Registration for 2018 Summer Programs is now open!
Click here to browse all of our 2018 summer programs and to register. Don't forget to take advantage of our Early Bird ($10 before May 1), Sibling ($20 per camper), and Refer-A-Friend ($40 for the referring friend) discounts! We've got big things planned this summer and we want YOU to be part of it! Register today! If there are any questions, please contact us at (toll free) 855-414-6400 or info@campsandretreats.org
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United Methodist Men to Host Retreat
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We are very excited to be hosting this dynamic retreat at Sky Lake in Windsor, NY, September 7-8. The retreat is open to all w
omen, children and men.
The Keynote Speaker is Bishop James E. Swanson Sr.
For the full article,
Click here
To read more about Bishop Swanson,
Click here
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How You Can Help Storm and Earthquake Victims
Contribute Funds for Disaster Relief:
Thanks to churches who have taken a special collection for the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and the Mexico City earthquakes.
You may send contributions to the Finance Department at the United Methodist Center, 7481 Henry Clay Blvd., Liverpool, NY, 13088. Please make checks payable to UNYAC and designate money to a fund or funds that have been established:
Hurricane Harvey - #481
Hurricane Irma - #482
Hurricane Maria- #483
Mexico City Earthquakes - #611
2017 Storms - #474
UMCOR U.S. Disaster Response - #692
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Finance Department, 855-424-7878, ext. 2004.
For instruction on how to assemble kits, Click here
The Upper New York Conference's Mission Central Hub is a place for local churches to actively engage in outreach and disaster response ministries:
Click here
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District Contact Information
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Adirondack District
of the Upper New York Conference
Rev. William (Bill) Mudge, District Superintendent
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Carrie Boyer, Administrative Assistant
Physical Location: 15 Maplewood Parkway (South Glens Falls UMC)
South Glens Falls 12803 (GPS)
Mailing Address: PO Box 590, Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 480-4866
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