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'From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised.'
Psalm 113:3
New International Version
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Adirondack District
Newsletter
February 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,
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Miss something? Not all information is repeated each week
To view Local Church Events sent on Feb. 21,
Click here
To view the District Newsletter sent on Feb. 10,
Click here
The next local church news will be sent on Feb. 28
The next newsletter will be sent on March 10
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Rev. Debbie Earthrowl to become Adirondack District Superintendent
Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb is pleased to announce his intention to appoint the Rev. Deborah Earthrowl as District Superintendent of the
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Rev. Debbie Earthrowl |
Adirondack District, effective July 1.
Debbie currently serves as pastor of the Salem, West Hebron and Centenary (Greenwich) United Methodist churches in the Adirondack District. She also serves as coordinating pastor for the Greater Parish, and serves in various leadership positions in the District and Conference.
A Letter of Welcome from DS Bill Mudge:
Dear Sisters and Brothers on The Adirondack District,
It was announced Sunday, Feb. 18 that Bishop Mark Webb intends to appoint the Rev. Debbie Earthrowl to serve as our new District Superintendent starting July 1, 2018.
I am delighted to join you in welcoming Debbie to this adventure in the most beautiful district in United Methodism!
Debbie needs no introduction from me; she is "one of our own" and has faithfully served in your midst during her ministry. In the next days and weeks Debbie will join me in completing my tasks as your Superintendent and we will make space for greeting her and welcoming her.
Please pray for Debbie and her family in these days of transition and change and reach out to welcome her to this new role.
Blessings abound!
Pastor Bill Mudge
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Image by Gisela Fotografie, Pixabay.com
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Embracing Love: Responding to Violence
When a tragedy or disaster happens, congregants expect, and need, to hear a word of comfort from the pulpit. Preaching professor Richard Lischer offers some practical advice for this difficult task. To read more,
Click here
To read "Book of Resolutions: Our Call to End Gun Violence,"
Click here
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Attention 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.
Registration will open soon. Click here for more information and to see a slideshow of last year's event.
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Annual Conference:
What You Need to Know
Unlike the past few years, this year's Annual Conference is not taking place at the Oncenter; it is taking place at the
Onondaga Community College (OCC) SRC Arena.
The Upper New York Conference will be frequently releasing news items related to "What you need to know about the 2018 Annual Conference."
Click here to read more.
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March 11 is 'UMCOR' Sunday
Great News! United Methodist Communications has updated a Pastor and Leaders Kit with all new resources resources to help you promote United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Sunday (formerly One Great Hour of Sharing) on March 11, 2018.
You can post some of these resources on all your social media outlets. There is a downloadable poster and a bulletin insert you can print out and insert in your church bulletin the week prior to this special Sunday.
There are also new Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest images to post on various media outlets.
This kit has everything you need to empower your congregation to
give generously.
Click here for many resources you may want to use to promote giving on UMCOR Sunday.
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Safe Sanctuaries Training
to be offered in March and April
Three trainings are planned:
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Sunday, March 4, 1:30 to 4:30 PM Sunday, March 4 at the Burnt Hills UMC. C
all or email the Burnt Hills UMC office at 518-399-5144 or burnthillsumc@gmail.com If you are attending this training, please send your certificate of completion to Carrie Boyer in the Adirondack District Office (PO Box 590, Glens Falls, NY 12801)
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Saturday, March 10, 12:45 AM sign-in; training is 1 to 4 PM, at the Saratoga Springs UMC. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Carrie Boyer by
February 28 at
adirondackdistrict@unyumc.org or (518) 480-4866. She will then send you the training handout via email.
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Saturday, April 28, 8:45 AM sign-in; training is 9 to Noon, at the Hudson Falls UMC, XXXXX. 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 more information on Safe Sanctuaries,
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.
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
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Imagine No Racism Launch Day"
Racism is a disease that infects the hearts, minds, souls and bodies of individuals,
churches, and communities. In the Upper New York Annual Conference, we are going to Imagine No Racism together! We are creating the Imagine No Racism District Team to help us imagine this as a Conference.
Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 21, which is Conference-wide "Imagine No Racism Launch Day." Events will be held at each district's "Communication Hub."
Attendance for this event is mandatory for all Clergy, Supply Pastors and Certified Lay Ministers serving churches.
Laity who are passionate about racial justice are encouraged to attend.
Click here to read Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark Webb's invitation to this event, which will feature Bishop Webb and members of the Bishop's Taskforce on Eliminating Racism.
The Adirondack District's event will be from 12:30 PM to 4 PM at the Saratoga Springs UMC, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs 12866. Look for updates in the coming weeks.
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Easter Resources Available through UMC
Miracles, and what children have to say about them, will be the focus of The United Methodist Church's national Easter advertising campaign and accompanying local church resources this spring. Running late March through mid-April, the ads are the second phase of the 2017 campaign,
"Our Beliefs. Their Words," which features children sharing about their faith.
To read more,
Click here
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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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Important Dates
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- Early March: Annual Conference registration opens
- Early April: Vol. I of the Journal is available
- April 21: Imagine No Racism Event
- May 31-June 2: Annual Conference (Onondaga Community College)
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Students: Apply now for 2018 UNY Conference scholarships!
United Methodist high school seniors and college students are invited to apply for two scholarships offered by the Upper New York Conference: Conference Merit Awards and Lottie Brown Grants. Application forms and guidelines are available now. For more information and to apply, Click here
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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
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Local Church as Employer
The UNY Conference web site devotes a page as a resource to Local Churches with information related to their role as employer, including employment law compliance, payroll/taxes, general support policies, and other various human resources and benefits related topics that may need to be addressed from time to time. It is the responsibility of each Local Church to be aware of both Federal and State laws and regulations that they are required to follow. For more information,
Click here
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Conference publication, 'Advocate,' available online
Volume 10, Issue 1, of the Upper New York Conference's ministry magazine, 'Advocate,' celebrates some of the amazing ministries through lay leadership around the Conference. You'll find more than a dozen stories, including ministries with special needs communities, bereavement, mission work and much more.
To read the latest issue of the Advocate electronically, Click here; the printed version of 'Advocate' should be available in your local church. If you can't locate a copy and would like one, contact Carrie in the District Office. We have extra copies. (518) 480-4866 or
adriondackdistrict@unyumc.org
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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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Bishop Swanson |
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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Local Church Records Retention Guide
With the start of a new year we may be
inclined to say "Out with the old"and discard/destroy important records.
Before you do that, please click here to view Local Church Management guidelines from The United Methodist Church's General Commission on Archives and History.
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UMW Assembly 2018 in Columbus, Ohio
United Methodist Women Assembly 2018, "The Power of Bold," is a time for fellowship, equipping for service
and collectively experiencing God's call to mission with women, children and youth. Through moving worship, inspiring speakers, engaging exhibits, riveting workshops and town hall-style meetings, participants will leave Assembly with knowledge, courage and determination to change the world as part of a daring and compassionate 150-year-old movement of women committed to turning faith, hope and love into action.
To learn more about the event and to register
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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Rev. Bill Mudge |
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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