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
The Common Witness Coalition Lunches
the "Love Your Neighbor" Campaign
and Website
(www.GC12.org website)
Click here: to read about the
"For Love of God and Neighbor" statement
and how to sign on in support!
Love Your Neighbor Training
(Upper New York Annual Conference Training Event)
When: Saturday, November 5, 10am - 3pm
Where: University United Methodist Church
1085 East Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
To Reserve a Spot: Call University UMC at (315) 475-7277
or send an email to UUMC@twcny.rr.com
Description: Learn more about General Conference,
meeting with delegates, and make plans for building a more
inclusive church!
Welcome to Our Two Newest
Reconciling Congregations!
~ University United Methodist of Syracuse ~
voted to become the 12th Reconciling UMC
of the Upper New York Annual Conference
on Sunday, June 5th.
~ First United Methodist of East Greenbush ~
voted to become the 13th Reconciling UMC
of the Upper New York Annual Conference
on Sunday, June 12th.
Congratulations on helping to bring
God's love and grace to all!
Click here to read more about all of the
Reconciling Congregations
of the Upper New York Annual Conference
In The News...
The Spirit is Moving...
1000+ Clergy Have Taken
a Stand for Marriage Equality
It's making headlines: United Methodist clergy from around
the connection are standing up for marriage equality. During its
annual conference in St. Cloud, 40 Minnesota clergy announced
that they would no longer abide by the denomination's discriminatory
policy. In the weeks that followed the number has grown to over 100.
Similar marriage initiatives have blossomed (or were already
underway) in other annual conferences as well.
We are currently aware of marriage initiatives underway in the
following conferences: Minnesota, New England, New York,
Northern Illinois, Oregon-Idaho, Upper New York, Cal-Nevada,
Tennessee Rocky Mountain, Pacific Northwest, Baltimore-
Washington and Oklahoma... we invite you to prayerfully consider
involving yourself in an existing initiative or to start one in your
own area."
Click here to read the Upper New York Clergy
petition supporting Marriage Equality for All
If you are clergy (a part-time local pastor, local pastor, associate
member or full member) of the upper New York Annual Conference
and would like to sign-on the "Equality for All in Christian Marriage"
statement:
Click here to email your intent to our
coordinator's for this effort.
Include "UNY Equality for All in Christian Marriage" in the subject
line, your name and your current clergy status (level of ordination or
conference standing) in the body of the email. You will recieve a
return email confirming that you have been added to our growing list
of supporters and an invitation to join a Facebook group for UM
clergy from all over the country who are signing a similar statement
in their Annual Conference. Thank you for your loving witness!
