We are the Reconciling Congregations of
the Upper New York Annual Conference
Committed to nurturing each other:
through prayerful faith; faithful action; active communication;
and, by communicating a message of God's inclusive love
beyond our congregations... to all!
Quick Links:
Thinking about becoming an RUM (Reconciling United
Methodist)? Wondering how to get your church started on
the road to becoming a Reconciling Congregation? Looking
for opportunities to gather with others to learn and grow in
your advocacy?
Consider joining the Upstate NY RMN Google Group.
As a member of the group, you'll get occasional emails to
keep you advised of upcoming events and postings from
national RMN. You can also post a question or a suggestion
to the group. Just send your request to the group's
moderator at inviting.change@yahoo.com
Preparing for Annual Conference 2012...
Annual Conference 2012... Luncheon
"Love Your Neighbor: A Coalition Gathering"
(hosted by MFSA & RMN)
12pm Saturday, June 2 @ the Plymouth Congregational
Church
(232 East Onondaga Street Syracuse, NY 13202)
Join RMN, MFSA, Affirmation, BMCR, NAIC & NFAAUM for
lunch on Saturday, June 2nd at the Plymouth Congregational
Church (about a 3-4 block walk from the OnCenter). We will
gather together at 12pm to hear about General Conference & to
hear from Audrey Krumbach, a National Organizer for Reconciling
Ministries Network. The cost is $10 and an RSVP by May 25th
will be appreciated (please tell us whether you: 1) are a
vegetarian; 2) need a ride; 3) can help with transportation).
Contact Mary Jane Russell (wjmjrussell@gmail.com) or Heather
Smith (beezermcgee@yahoo.com) for more info.
All are welcome!
All Clergy are invited to join the...The NoRobes Project
at Annual Conference 2012
committed to the inclusion of all who are called into the circle of ordained
ministry, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity
Click here to read the invitation
An Altar for All 
Over 1,100 Clergy Declare Obedience to the Gospel, our Baptismal
Covenenant of Care and Their Calling to Serve All of God's People
Upper New York's Statement:
We are United Methodists, called to inclusiveness, instructed to
be faithful to the example of Jesus' ministry to all persons, and
charged to deny every semblance of discrimination [2008
Discipline, para. 139]. We, as ordained elders, deacons, local
pastors, and clergy are given the responsibility to preach, teach,
lead, counsel, conduct marriages and funerals, and offer the
sacraments of baptism and communion. The Spirit of God calls
us to affirm that we will not discriminate in the exercise of our
pastoral duties.
We joyfully affirm that we will offer the grace of God, and our
blessings, to any prepared couple desiring Christian marriage.
We are convinced by the witness of God’s love for all people,
and are compelled by Spirit and conscience to act. We thank
the many United Methodists who have already called for full
equality and inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
people in the life of the Church.
We repent that it has taken us so long to act. We realize that our
church’s discriminatory policies tarnish the witness of the Church
to the world, and we are complicit. We value our covenant
relationships and ask everyone to hold the divided community of
the United Methodist Church in prayer.
Click here if you are an ordained elder, deacon,
local pastor, or provisional clergy and want to sign the statement.
(Bring it with you to our luncheon at Annual Conference)
Click here if you are a lay person and want to support
the Altar for All initiative.
(Bring it with you to our luncheon at Annual Conference)
Click here if you want additional ways to support
the Altar for All initiative.
(Bring it with you to our luncheon at Annual Conference)
General Conference 2012...
(What Happenned in Tampa, FL)
Read the Coalition's daily News from Tampa:
click on...
"Love Your Neighbor News"
