Paul Nixon Returns, April 15 Seminar

Pastor, sought-after speaker, author of the best-selling book I Refuse to Lead a Dying Church! is back with the clergy of the New York Annual Conference for an overnight seminar to dig a little deeper and continue the conversation began last fall at the Bishop’s Retreat. Click here for more information, and to register>>...

Gloster B. Current Scholarship — Applications Due 4/10

This scholarship was established in memory of Gloster B. Current, Sr. to encourage young persons of African descent to pursue careers in public service such as the ministry, social work, health care or government service. The applicant must attend an accredited institution of higher education, have leadership  potential, financial need and be recommended by a pastor of a United Methodist Church. Please click here for a copy of the application. You may also contact Rev. Dr. John Carrington...

Photos from Bishop's Convocation

In addition to the stories about the Bishop's Convocation in The Vision, we have posted a photo gallery. Click here to view The Vision>> Click here to see more photos>>...

Harry Denman Evangelism Award Nominations

We begin this decade celebrating the personal evangelism and ministry of over 2,255 United Methodist Clergy and Laity recognized as Harry Denman Evangelism Award recipients by their Annual Conference and The Foundation for Evangelism. We are excited to announce the addition of a Youth Award in 2010! Click here for more information and links to all of the forms needed to submit your nomination>>...

NYAC Seeking Treasurer/Dir of Administrative Services

The New York Annual Conference, with offices in White Plains, NY, is seeking a Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services.  The successful applicant's tenure will begin at the 2010 Annual Conference (June 9-12, 2010). Interested applicants should request an application packet from Rev. Ann Pearson, Director of Connectional Ministries, at apearson@nyac.com or 914-997-1570, Extn. 230....

Update from Bishop Park: "God's Renewed Creation: Call to Hope and Action"

February 9, 2010 Dear Pastors of the New York Annual Conference:   Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, Prince of Shalom, Healer of our brokenness, and Hope of the world!   Two months ago, I wrote to encourage you to read to your congregation the pastoral letter from the Council of Bishops, “God’s Renewed Creation: Call to Hope and Action.”   If you haven’t, I urge you to share this pastoral letter with your congregation...

Bishop Park's Letters in Response to Haiti Tragedy

Click here to read Bishop Park's messages>>...

Haiti update: new resources, TV spot, and more

Dear United Methodist Friends: United Methodist Communications announces the airing of a Haiti-themed television ad, the availability of related resources, the creation of an online prayer wall, and suggestions for the Human Relations Day offering.                     Television Ad Responding to the earthquake in Haiti, The United Methodist Church will air specially produced television spots on...

The Rev. Sam Dixon, UMCOR leader, dies in Haiti

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Ecumenical Bishops Sign Statement on Health Care

"We three bishops of historic communities of faith charged with responsibility for overseeing the ministry of our churches in New York City and other parts of the state of New York write to encourage your participation in the ongoing health care reform debate" Click here to read the full statement >>...

Bishop Park's Letter Concerning the Haiti Disaster 2010

Bishop Park issues letter concerning the disaster in Haiti. Click here to read>>...

Haiti Disaster Updates(#5)

Tuesday, 1/19. We have consolidated information about the disaster in Haiti and the relief efforts. Please click here to go to that page>>...

UMC.org Creates Consolidated Page with Haiti Information

See headlines, blogs, and links from around the church connection. Click here to view the information>>...

Mozambique Mission Needs Your Help

The New Bishop's Residence and Conference Center building is currently under construction At Annual Conference in June, Bishop Park presented $10,000 from the Bishop’s Partners In Mission Fund, and Connecticut District generously provided $10,000 from a special mission effort. But it is estimated that in order to finish the building an additional $20,000 is needed. Please click here to find out how you can help >>...

New HealthFlex Costs Announced

Click here to go to the Pastors' "For Your Information" page to download this document>>...

Bishop Park Joins Chaplain Bender, USS New York, for Commissioning Ceremony

  Command Chaplain Laura Bender, on the USS New York, invited Bishop Park to the Commissioning Ceremony of this ship, built with steel salvaged from the fallen Twin Towers, on November 2. Click here to read the Newsday article>> Click here to view photos of the event>>  ...

Valhalla UMC Arrives in Biloxi at the Same Time as the Hurricane

Eleven Valhalla UMC members arrived in Biloxi, MS to a wonderful warm 75º on Saturday, November 7th. However, in 24 hours the weather turned and we were threatened with a hurricane. We had come down to help those devastated by Hurricane Katrina, not to experience it. As Sunday turned into Monday the hurricane was downgraded to a storm. Folks here don’t treat this kind of weather lightly though, so throughout the area precautions were put in place.  Read...

Methodist Hospital Pastors' Health Clinics Announced

Two 2010 New York Conference, All Districts, Pastors' Health Clinics scheduled to run April 12-16, 2010 and November 8-12, 2010. Click here for more information>>...

After 100+ Years, Clinton UMC Gets Steeple Back

The United Methodist Church of Clinton has placed a fiberglass replica of the original 1855 steeple atop a steel-reinforced tower. Beginning in June, after the school housed in the Kathy Fell Education Wing had ended the spring session, members of the church and contractors worked to remove much of the interior of the tower, dig a better foundation and install the necessary infrastructure. On October 23 the spire was put in place and on Sunday, October 25 Bishop Jeremiah J. Park consecrated the...

New Commuter Tax Due 11/2/09

A new employer tax has been adopted effective March 1, 2009. Known as the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax (“commuter tax”), every person who received a W-2 is subject to the commuter tax.  The tax must be paid by the employer (namely, the local church) without salary deduction. There is no exemption from the tax for churches or other charities. Churches located in the commuter tax district must comply which consists of Suffolk, Nassau, Dutchess,...