Conference Relationships
Guidelines / Timelines For Changing Conference Relationships
Retirement
Requests for retirement shall be stated in writing to the Bishop at least 120 days prior to the date on which the retirement is to be effective (usually July 1st.) For retirement following Annual Conference, requests must be received no later March 1. To ensure a smooth transition, please submit your request at the earliest possible date. Refer to paragraph 359.
It is also a courtesy to confer with your Superintendent prior to any written request for a change of Conference Relations.
Address your Intent to Retire letter to the Bishop and copy the following:
a) Bishop Martin McLee, New York Annual Conference, 20 Soundview Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606 - email bishop@nyac.com
b) Your District Superintendant
c) Rev. William Shillady, Chair, Conference Board of Pensions, 475 Riverside Drive, Room 1922, NY, NY 10115, bshillady@umcitysociety.org
d) Rev. Noel Chin, Chair, Conference Relations, 312 Hussey Rd, Mt Vernon, NY, 10552-2306, nobarchin@aol.com
e) Sally Truglia, Conference Benefits Administrator, New York Annual Conference, 20 Soundview Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606, struglia@nyac.com
Leave of Absence: (Personal, Family & Transitional)
It is also a courtesy to confer with your Superintendent prior to any written request for a change of Conference Relations.
Written request for this relationship should be made at least ninety (90) days prior to the Annual Conference Session, giving specific reasons for the request. Refer to paragraphs 354, 355, and 356. Address your letter to the Chair of Conference Relations and copy your Superintendent:
Chair, Conference Relations:
Rev. Noel Chin
312 Hussey Rd
Mt Vernon, NY, 10552-2306
nobarchin@aol.com
Sabbatical Leave and Appointment as a Student
It is also a courtesy to confer with your Superintendent prior to any written request for a change of Conference Relations.
Written request for these appointments shall ordinarily be made six (6) months before the opening session of annual conference. The request shall include full plans for study and/or travel. Refer to paragraph 352 (Sabbatical Leave) or paragraph 642.2k (Appointment as a Student). Address your letter to the Chair of Conference Relations and copy the Bishop and your Superintendent:
Chair, Conference Relations:
Rev. Noel Chin
312 Hussey Rd
Mt Vernon, NY, 10552-2306
nobarchin@aol.com
End of Leave of Absence (personal, family and transitional)
It is also a courtesy to confer with your Superintendent prior to any written request for a change of Conference Relations.
Written request for end of Leave of Absence shall be at least six (6) months prior to the session of Annual Conference. Refer to paragraph 354.4. Address your letter to the Chair of Conference Relations and copy your Superintendent:
Chair, Conference Relations:
Rev. Noel Chin
312 Hussey Rd
Mt Vernon, NY, 10552-2306
nobarchin@aol.com
Appointments to Extension Ministries
Elders desiring an appointment extending the ministry of The United Methodist Church or change of appointment shall consult with their Bishop and/or district superintendent prior to any interviews relative to such an appointment.
When a conference member, appointed to an Extension Ministry, requests appointment to a pastoral change, the request shall be made in writing to the Bishop, the Cabinet and the Board of Ordained Ministry at least (6) months prior to Annual Conference. Refer to paragraphs 343, 344, and 345. Address your letter to the Bishop and copy the following:
Chair, Conference Relations:
Rev. Noel Chin
312 Hussey Rd
Mt Vernon, NY, 10552-2306
nobarchin@aol.com
Registrar of AIEM
It is a courtesy in all these circumstances to copy the Chairperson of the Board of Ordained Ministry:
Rev. William B. Pfohl
207 Main St.
Ridgefield, CT 06877-5529
It is also a courtesy to confer with your Superintendent prior to any written request for a change of Conference Relations.