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Dear United Methodists of Upper New York,
On Wednesday, February 25, United Methodists from across the connection will gather in Washington, D.C., alongside ecumenical and interfaith leaders, for a day of public witness for immigration justice. The day will begin with worship at Capitol Hill UMC, followed by a prayerful march to the U.S. Capitol and opportunities for congregational visits. United Methodists of Upper New York are invited to take part in the Faithful Resistance in Washington, D.C. You can learn more about the event and register to participate by clicking here. In conjunction with the national gathering, the Upper New York Social Holiness Team and Immigration Taskforce are planning similar events across Upper New York. Churches interested in hosting or participating in a local event are invited to learn more at an informational meeting on Friday, February 13, at 9 a.m. via Zoom. The Social Holiness Team will provide resources to help congregations bear witness and stand in solidarity with our neighbors. Click here to join the Zoom meeting We hope you join us in learning more as we gather and share information. In Service of Christ, Rev. Alan Kinney Chair, UNY Social Holiness Team and Immigration Taskforce Mission u 2025: Practicing Hope TogetherJoin Mission u and delve into the theme Practicing Hope Together, led by the Rev. Dr. Robin Blair. Through the study of Jesus’ resurrection appearances and the life of the early Christian communities, we’ll reflect on how to hold on to hope in God, even when the world feels uncertain.
This enriching, intergenerational retreat will be held July 24–26 at the Asbury Retreat Center. Register by July 7 to secure your spot—don’t miss this meaningful opportunity for spiritual growth and learning. 45th Annual United Methodist Night at the BallparkA Family & Friends Fun Night Sponsored by: Syracuse United Methodist Ministries
Syracuse Mets vs Omaha Storm Chasers NBT Bank Stadium 1 Tex Simone Dr., Syracuse, NY 13208 Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 6:35 pm Ticket: $18 There will be no tailgate party, but food and beverages will be discounted (Dollar Thursday). Like last year, we will have 200-level assigned seats. We will gather at 6.15 pm at Home Plate to sing the national anthem.
Please do not miss this fun event. Order your tickets by the JULY 10, 2025. Here is another opportunity to hear our own Warren Robinson play jazz.  Casowasco is holding three winter programs that you are invited to attend. Dear United Methodists of Upper New York,
We are heartbroken to witness the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene to communities across our United Methodist Connection. We’re closely monitoring updates from UMCOR and the affected conferences, and we want to reassure you that The United Methodist Church is actively responding with UMCOR's support. Churches in the impacted conferences are assembling UMCOR Relief Kits, providing meals, sheltering, and showering services, and preparing their Early Response Teams for deployment. God's love is evident in the quick actions, prayers, and generosity of many. Already, many of you have reached out wondering what we can do as United Methodists of Upper New York to assist in the relief efforts. Here are four ways you can help during this challenging time: PRAY: Please pray for those impacted by the hurricane and for the first responders who are involved in search and rescue efforts. DONATE: The most effective way we can make a difference is through a generous financial contribution. Consider donating to UMCOR US Disaster Response or visit the website of one of the impacted conferences to donate directly to a specific response. PAUSE: Please do not self-deploy or send product donations directly to the disaster area. We are connected to the affected communities through our United Methodist Connection, and we will be notified if there are specific needs that we can help with. Unsolicited product donations and help can overwhelm an already chaotic situation. The Early Response Teams in Upper New York will be invited to assist through UMCOR when additional help is needed. PREPARE: To respond safely and effectively, when needed, consider attending one of our upcoming disaster-response trainings. We are welcoming UMCOR Consultant, Pam Garrison, to our Conference on November 2 and January 25 to lead a Connecting Neighbors Training. Sign up for one of the sessions here. May we continue to be instruments of God’s peace, sharing compassion and kindness to our neighbors near and far. Together in community, Kristina Clark Associate Director of Missional Excellence Disaster Response Coordinator At this annual fundraiser for the Interreligious Food Consortium, you get to choose from hundreds of beautiful hand-crafted bowls donated by local ceramic artisans. With your purchase, you will receive a bowl of soup made by popular local restaurants in the area. Your continued support and participation in this event allow us to keep helping our community year-round! Please consider saving the date to the Empty Bowls event and share this with your friends and family by forwarding this post or sharing their Facebook event.
All proceeds benefit the Interreligious Food Consortium to help those experiencing food insecurity in Syracuse, New York. Specifically, IFC serves small and under-resourced food pantries, senior housing facilities, social workers, city schools and other providers in the local emergency food network. IFC relies solely on donations of food and finance from individual contributors, churches, local organizations, foundations and businesses.
UNITED METHODIST NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK NBT Bank Stadium 1 Tex Simone Dr., Syracuse, NY 13208  A Family & Friends Fun Night Sponsored by: Syracuse United Methodist Ministries Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 6:35 pm Ticket: $18 Our 44th annual United Methodist Night at the Ballpark game - Syracuse Mets vs Durham Bulls, NC.
There will be no tailgate party, but food and beverages will be discounted (Dollar Thursday). Like last year, we will have 200-level assigned seats. We will gather at 6:15 pm at Home Plate to sing the national anthem. Please do not miss this fun event. Order your tickets by July 31. For more information, contact: Rev. Andy M Anderson – 917-723-0901 or [email protected] Darlene Dennis – 315-345-6338 or [email protected] Bellevue Heights UMC – 315-475-0011 or [email protected] Dear United Methodists of Upper New York,
The summer camping season is upon us. We cherish this time of connecting with campers, forging new and rekindling old friendships, creating memories, and experiencing firsthand the power of Christ! Camp is all about participating in exciting programs, trying new things, engaging in powerful music and spiritual conversations, and much more. Our Upper New York Camp & Retreat Ministry sites are doing all the needed work to journey with children and youth from across the state in the weeks ahead to grow in their discipleship together. Four of our sites are on track with their enrollment goals and are ready to offer the experience we expect of our Camp & Retreat Centers for campers, families, staff, and volunteers. As Casowasco prepared for the summer, it became clear we were not able to provide the same quality of experience. Rather than cancel camp, we decided to make a significant change to provide the same level of excellence expected. We are relocating Casowasco programs to other UNY sites. It will be the same Casowasco fun and the same Casowasco quality with Casowasco staff, but at different locations. We are calling this summer, “Casowasco on the Road,” and believe it is the best way to continue to provide the kind of experience we expect for our children and youth. Camper families have been updated about this change and given the opportunity to join “Casowasco on the Road,” or to receive a full refund if they choose not to attend. This reminds us of a scenario school districts experience from time to time. When a school building requires a major renovation, students are housed at another school while their building is upgraded. This plan is like that; we need to make some changes to the Casowasco operation, and to do that well, we need to house summer camp at a different location this year. We ask that you pray for the staff, campers, and volunteers as they embark on a life changing summer, deepening their faith and relationship with God. Pray especially for Casowasco campers and staff so that they feel at home, even in unfamiliar places. The UNY Camps & Retreats Ministry will provide updates throughout the year and we look forward to the time we can gather for community once again on the shores of Owasco Lake. If you have questions, please email me at [email protected]. In Christ, Rev. Dr. Pam Harris Interim Executive Director of Camp & Retreat Ministries |
