2015 Journal by Upper New York Conference

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal

Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................ 1 Upper New York Episcopal Area Resident Bishop ............................................................................... 3 Appointive Cabinet .............................................................................................................................. 4 Episcopal Office and Senior Executive Staff ....................................................................................... 5 Conference Agencies .......................................................................................................................... 6 Directories (can be found in the separate booklet: 2016 Journal Directories) 2015 Daily Proceedings (beginning with Clergy Session) .................................................................. 31 Business of the Annual Conference (BAC) .................................................................................. 89 2015 Appointments .................................................................................................................. 132 Certificates of Proceedings and Ordination .............................................................................. 160 Policies and Resolutions Proposed Rules .......................................................................................................................... 163 Recommendations .................................................................................................................... 210 Proposed Budget ............................................................................................................................. 212 Resolutions and Petitions – General Conference ........................................................................... 243 Resolutions and Petitions – UNY Conference ................................................................................. 289 Reports Conference Teams .................................................................................................................... 321 Connected Organizations ..........................................................................................................384 Memoirs ........................................................................................................................................... 435 Honor Roll ...................................................................................................................................... 467 Historic .............................................................................................................................................471 Pastoral Service Records..................................................................................................................472 Finance Audit Reports ............................................................................................................................ 592 Treasurer’s and Statistician’s Report ........................................................................................ 615 Statistical Tables ....................................................................................................................... 616

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal

OUR VISION To live the gospel of Jesus Christ and to be Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love with our neighbors in all places.

OUR PURPOSE Growing in our relationship with God, Being the body of Christ within the world, and Living in accordance with the example of Jesus Christ by: x Engaging, equipping and empowering local churches to be in ministry with and to our Global neighborhood. x Encouraging and developing leadership within the laity and clergy that is diverse, yet united by our love for Christ. x Building relationships with our neighbors, particularly with those who have been disenfranchised by mainstream society.

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal

BISHOP MARK J. WEBB Upper New York Episcopal Area Resident Bishop

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Nominations and Leadership Development Report: 2015 Paragraph references from the 2012 United Methodist Book of Discipline

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Conference Secretary (¶ 603.7) Rev. Jeffrey Hodge

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Conference Chancellor (¶ 603.8) Scott DelConte

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Conference Lay Leader (¶ 607) Scott Johnson

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Associate Lay Leader (¶ 607.9) Ilah Sisson Walser

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Trustees (¶ 2512) Class of 2016 Rev. Wendy Deichmann Travis Dann Deborah Byers

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Class of 2017 Rich Barling Barbara Brewer Howard Simonin

Class of 2018 Diana Cordes John Jackson* Colleen DelCore

Class of 2019 Peter Abdella Christopher Mcninch TBD (layman)

Ex-officio without vote: • Cabinet Rep.: Rev. K. Wayne Butler, Rev. Theodore Anderson • Treasurer: Kevin Domanico • Director of Connectional Ministries: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding Nominations and Leadership Development (¶ 610) Class of 2017 Class of 2016 Richard Howard TBD (layman) Rev. Anthony Hipes Jenna Amberge Lynnette Cole TBD (clergy)

Class of 2018 Bryant Clark Cheryl Babcock TBD (clergy)

District Lay Leaders (w/vote if only representative from district at meeting) Ex-officio without vote: • Director of Connectional Ministries: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding • Cabinet rep.: Rev. Janice McClary Rowell Ex-officio with vote: • Rules liaison: Julius Archibald • Conference Lay Leader: Scott Johnson

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Conference Council on Finance & Administration (¶ 612; including Personnel Committee, ¶ 613.13) First Term Class of 2016 Second Term Class of 2016 Susan Ranous Hal Schmidt Nicki Morey Holly Roush Kathy Perry Rev. Bruce Benson Richard Griffin Susan Godshall Rev. Lawrence Lake* Rev. Gerald Piper Rev. Penni Farrington Gregory Threatte Sherry Mott Ex-officio without vote: Resident Bishop: Bishop Mark J. Webb Cabinet Rep.: Rev. Jeffrey McDowell Director of Connectional Ministries/Executive Assistant to the Bishop: Rev. William GottschalkFielding Treasurer: Kevin Domanico Board of Laity Scott Johnson: Conference Lay Leader Ilah Sisson Walser: Associate Conference Lay Leader, President United Methodist Women Roger Ellis: Adirondack District Co-Lay Leader Jeanette Mann: Adirondack District Co-Lay Leader Shirley Readdean: Albany District Lay Leader Drew Griffin: Binghamton District Lay Leader Susan Hardy: Cornerstone District Lay Leader Crossroads District Lay Leader: TBD Shafeegh Habeeb: Finger Lakes District Lay Leader Patricia VanVleck: Genesee Valley District Co-Lay Leader Terry Norsen: Genesee Valley District Co-Lay Leader Mark Adsit: Mohawk District Lay Leader Robert Briggs: Mountain View District Co-Lay Leader Elva Cornell: Mountain View District Co-Lay Leader Jessica White: Niagara Frontier District Lay Leader Brenda Shelmidine: Northern Flow District Lay Leader Anna Buell: Oneonta District Lay Leader Carmen Vianese: Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministries Mark Jones: President United Methodist Men Emily Allen: Co-Chair CCYM Maya Smith: Co-Chair CCYM

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Melissa Watkins Winkleman: Young Adult Ministries Blenda Smith: At-large member Deborah Clyde: At-large member Michael Huber: Conference Staff Liaison Commission on Equitable Compensation (¶ 625) Class of 2016 Rev. Carmen Perry Rev. William Pattison Terry Wilbert Nancy Rhodes

Class of 2017 Rev. Lauren Swanson* Rev. Patience Kisayke Mitchel Smith Al Kidd

Class of 2018 Rev. Peggi Eller Rev. Ray Noell Lynn Blake Paula Kuempel

Ex-officio without vote: Director of HR/Benefits: Vicki Putney Treasurer: Kevin Domanico Director of Connectional Ministries: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding Ex-officio with vote: Cabinet Rep.: Rev. Richard Weihing Conference Treasurer (¶ 619) Kevin Domanico Board of Ordained Ministry (¶ 635) First Term 2012-16 Second Term 2012-16 Rev. Nola Anderson Rev. Yohang Chun Rev. Marilyn Baissa Rev. James Fenimore William Barber Rev. Vonda Fossitt Rev. Leland Carlson Pamela Mikel Hayes Rev. Eleanor Collinsworth Noel John Ann Cole Rev. Rhonda Kouterick Rev. David Cooke Rev. Wayne Mort Rev. Jennifer Delahoy Rev. Holly Nye* Christine Doran Rev. Sheila Price Brian Ethington Rev. Alice Priset Rev. Brian Fellows Rev. Susan Russell Keith Grinnell Rev. Michael Smith Rev. Youngjae Jee Rev. Steven Smith Rev. David Kofahl Rev. Matthew Stengel* Rev. Robert Kolvik-Campbell Michael Terrell Rev. Jeffrey Losey Rev. Leon Van Wie Crystal Martin Denise Walling Rev. Brooke Newell Rev. Heather Williams

Third Term 2012-16 Rev. Kristen Allen Rev. Michelle Bogue-Trost Rev. Karen Marshall

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Rev. Carmen Perry Rev. Colleen Preuninger Rev. Thomas Pullyblank Rev. Jane Sautter Rev. Sundar Samuel Lynn Shipe Rev. James Stevens

Cabinet Rep.: Rev. Rebekah Sweet

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Ex-officio without vote: Director of Connectional Ministries/Executive Assistant to the Bishop: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding

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Administrative Review Committee (¶ 636) Rev. Joseph Kim Rev. Joyce Allen Rev. Michael Weeden Alternates: Rev. Jane Baker Rev. Cathy Hall Stengel

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Committee on Investigation (¶ 2703) Elders: Rev. Arthur Dolch, Rev. Sung Ho Lee, Rev. Teressa Sivers, Rev. Deborah O'ConnorSlater Professing members: Robert Briggs*, Helen Johnson, Dorothy Brownlow Alternate Elders: Rev. Beth Bouwens, Rev. Patricia Olmstead, Rev. Frederick Albrecht Alternate Professing Members: Sandra Holcombe, Christopher Holoman, Sandra Allen Board of Pensions and Health Benefits (¶ 639) Class of 2016 Class of 2018 Kathy King Griswold Rev. John Hill Rev. Ann Blair Tracy Jackson-Adams Michael Virgil Rebecca Keating Michael Turner Rev. Kenneth Woods Ex-officio without vote: • • • •

Class of 2020 Rev. Stephen Deckard* Edward Bartholomew Dennis Hill Grace Holmes

Cabinet Rep.: Rev. Nancy Adams Treasurer: Kevin Domanico Director of Connectional Ministries: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding Director of HR/ Benefits: Vicki Putney

Sexual Ethics Committee (appointed by the Bishop) Class of 2016 Carol Barnes* Glenda Schuessler Matthew Williams Charles Syms Jack Keating Carol Doucette

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Ex-officio: • Director of Connectional Ministries: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding • Cabinet Rep.: Rev. Janice McClary Rowell Camp and Retreat Ministries Class of 2017 Class of 2016 Rev. Steven Taylor Rev. Karen Snyder Stephanie Deckard Henry Valerie Clark Rev. Colleen Preuninger Rev. Stephen Cady Donald Schuessler Judy Hipes Shafeegh Habeeb Eden Rotella

Class of 2018 Stacy Wickham David Little* Stuart Williams Stephen Ranous Carmen Vianese

Ex-officio without vote: • Director of CRM: Michael Huber • Treasurer: Kevin Domanico • Director of Connectional Ministries: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding • Cabinet Rep.: Rev. Nancy Adams Conference Committee on Episcopacy (¶ 637) Class of 2016 Rev. W. Alan Delamater Joyce Miller Blenda Smith Rev. Rebecca Laird* Scott Johnson Katie Allen

David Morales Peter Abdella Rev. Sung Ho Lee

Ex-officio: • Lay and Clergy NEJ Committee on Episcopacy members: Stephanie Deckard Henry, Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding Episcopacy Residency Committee (¶ 638.2) Rev. Rebecca Laird* Susan Ranous

Diana Cordes

Consultant without vote: • Rev. Richard Barling Ex-Officio without vote: • Conference Treasurer: Kevin Domanico Conference Leadership Team (¶ 610) (appointed by the Bishop) Blenda Smith Mary Howard Janet Rothfuss Nathan Trost Bethany Printup-Davis Rev. Robert Sherburne TBD Rev. John Martin Ex-officio: • Appt. Cab reps: Rev. William Mudge, Rev. Sherri Rood • Conference Lay Leader: Scott Johnson

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Commission on Religion and Race rep.: Barbara Heise Director of Connectional Ministries: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding, convener (voice no vote) Resident Bishop: Bishop Mark J. Webb or his designee Director of Communications: Stephen Hustedt Ministry Oversight Teams (appointed by the Conference Leadership Team): Empowering the Local Church Nathan Trost, Rev. Chris Wylie, Rev. Jennifer Castle Streeter, Paul Reed, Louise Matthews Spiritual Formation and Leadership Development Barbara Heise, Nancy Dibelius*, Rev. Natalie Scholl, Anne Chatfield, Larry Russell , TBD, TBD Reaching our Neighbors Rev. Sara Baron, Susan Hardy*, Rev. Robert Sherburne, Phyllis Doane, Rev. Thomas White Wolf Fassett, Jan Witter

Conference Sessions Committee: (¶ 603) Resident Bishop: Bishop Mark Webb Director of Connectional Ministries/Executive Assistant to the Bishop: Rev. William GottschalkFielding Director of Communications: Stephen Hustedt Treasurer: Kevin Domanico Director of HR/Benefits: Vicki Putney Conference Lay Leader: Scott Johnson Conference Secretary: Rev. Jeffrey Hodge Chair of Sessions: Rev. Teressa Sivers Dean of the Cabinet: Rev. Sherri Rood Host District Superintendent: Rev. Nola Anderson BOOM Ordination Service: Rev. Colleen Preuninger and Rev. Sheila Price Worship Team Chair: Rev. Gregory Stierheim CONAM Chair: Kae Wilbert Head Teller: Susan Ranous Rules Chair: Julius Archibald Resolutions and Petitions Chair: Hudda Aswad Conference CCYM Co-Chairperson: Emily Allen* Conference CCYM Co-Chairperson: Maya Smith* UMM President: Mark Jones UMW President: Ilah Sisson Walser

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Rules Committee, a sub-committee of the Sessions Committee Chairperson: Julius Archibald Rev. Stanley Scoville Rev. James E. Barnes II Ex-officio: Conference Lay Leader: Scott Johnson Director of Connectional Ministries: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding Conference Secretary: Rev. Jeffrey Hodge Resolutions & Petitions Committee, a sub-committee of the Sessions Committee Chairperson: Hudda Aswad At-large members: Joyce Miller Rev. Arthur Hagy, Jr. Rev. Theodore Anderson Stephanie Deckard Henry Ex-officio: Conference Lay Leader: Scott Johnson Director of Connectional Ministries: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding Conference Secretary: Rev. Jeffrey Hodge Global Ministries Team (¶ 633) Class of 2016 Rev. Jeffrey Childs* Rev. Robert Long Alice Trost John Conklin TBD Ex-officio:

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Phyllis Doane Tracy Jackson-Adams Olga Gonzalez-Santiago John Church (youth member) Ellegra Nier (youth member)

Director of Connectional Ministries: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding Cabinet Rep.: Rev. Nola Anderson Disaster Relief Coordinator: Joseph Auslander

Volunteers in Mission (¶ 633, 6, b) Roger and Donna Cullen* District reps.: Mary Lou Buck (Genesee Valley) John Conklin (Binghamton) Tom & Linda Cooper (Cornerstone) David Woodcock (Mohawk) Marvin Reimer (Northern Flow) K. Terry McNeil (Oneonta) Robert Mueller (Crossroads)

Russell Riddell (Finger Lakes) Donald Snyder (Mountain View) Diane Albright (Mountain View) Jan Greiner (Northern Flow) Rev. Gary Doupe (Oneonta) Lance Stetson (Northern Flow) Rev. Brian Fellows (Mohawk)

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Craig Allen (Crossroads) Michael Brock (Crossroads) John Hill (Albany) ___________________(Niagara Rev. Molly Golando (Cornerstone) Frontier) Sylvia Reimer (Northern Flow) Rev. Stephen Crowell (Mountain Renee Engels (Niagara Frontier) View) Robert Schooley (Niagara Frontier) Sandy Hall (Finger Lakes) Rev. Ray Noell (Genesee Valley) Carrie Truesdell (Niagara Frontier) Gracie Lynn Bessie (Adirondack) Lee Capodagli (Adirondack) Jay & Cathie Dunkleberger (Albany) Jan & Peter Huston (Albany) Brian Greenwald (Cornerstone) Tammy Austin (Binghamton) Charles Hodges (Cornerstone) Walt Mathias (Genesee Valley) Donna & Roger Cullen (Finger Lakes) Disaster Response Coordinator: Joseph Auslander Accessibility Concerns Committee ((¶ 653) formerly known as Disability Concerns Committee): Brian Elliot Jennifer Gleason Anola Archibald Sabine Ingerson Rev. Douglas Hess Rev. Melissa McCarthy Rev. Kenneth Babcock Rev. Nancy Hale* Rev. Naomi Babcock College Ministry Team (¶ 634) Class of 2016 Rev. Corey Turnpenny Leslie Kintner Rev. Nicholas Preuninger Paul Reed

Rev. Dee Finch (convener) Rev. Nicholas Perry Rev. Allison Schmied Eunice Kim

Ex-Officio: • Director of Connectional Ministries: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding • GBHEM Member(s): Christine Doran, Demetrio Beach New Faith Communities Teams Discernment and Assessment Team: Rev. Leland Carlson, Rev. Devin Lyles, Vickie Souve Planter Peer Group Team: Rev. Rebecca Laird, Rev. Nancy O’Connor Raca, Rev. Rachel Morse, Katie Kreutter Fund Raising Team: Darryl Forsythe, Annette Snedaker, Kevin Domanico, Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding Coach Network Team: Rev. Alan Howe, Rev. Pam Klotzbach, Rev. Aaron Bouwens, Rev. Natalie Scholl, Rev. Rebekah Sweet, Rev. Deborah Earthrowl, Rev. Wayne West, Rev. Amy Gregory

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Grant Processing Team: Laverne Ampadu, Rev. Diane Marquit, Rev. Peggi Eller, Rev. Darryl Barrow Communications Team: Stephen Hustedt, Christian Vischi, Karen Campolieto, Ashley Riddell, Kathleen Rubino Cabinet Rep.: David Masland Urban Ministries Team Large Cities Buffalo: Rev. Mary Kelly Rochester: Rev. David Underwood* Syracuse: Diana Rodriguez, Rev. Craig French Albany/Schenectady/Troy: Rev. David Heise, Rev. Mariana Rodriguez Binghamton/Endicott/Johnson City: Rev. Vonda Fossitt Small Cities Glens Falls: Rev. Phillip Richards Utica/Rome: Rev. Jeffrey Hale Corning/Elmira: to be filled Ithaca: to be filled Jamestown: Rev. Natalie Hanson Urban Mission Agencies AUMS: Peter Fish Dream Center: Rev. Patricia Cardin SWUM: Olga Gonzalez-Santiago Seneca St. CDC: Rev. Brian Rotach At-Large Laverne Ampadu Rev. Stephen Cady Essie Harding Rev. Lawrence Hargrave Rev. Ann Kemper Rev. Devin Lyles Ex-Officio Director of Connectional Ministries: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding Director of New Faith Communities: Rev. David Masland Director of Vital Congregations: Rev. Aaron Bouwens Cabinet Rep.: Rev. Wayne Butler, Rev. Theodore Anderson, Rev. Nola Anderson, Rev. Richard Weihing

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Hispanic Ministries Task Force Rev. Alberto Lanzot* Mariana Rodriguez* Benjamin Matta Olga Gonzalez-Santiago Rev. Wilfredo Baez Rev. Anne O'Connor Maria S. Rivera Carmen Lanzot

Hector Rivera - secretary Rev. Carlos M. Rosa-Laguer Andres Gonzalez Juanita Matta Rev. Geraldine Rapino Leonardo Rivera Jose L. Rodrigez

Young Adult Ministries Task Force Ashley Riddell* Cory Jones Rev. Rebecca Laird Bethany Printup-Davis Demetrio Beach Betsy Schuessler Melissa Watkins Brian Lothridge Rev. Paul Winkelman Rev. Melissa McCarthy Ben O'Connor Katie Kreutter Laurel O'Connor Krystal Cole Amara Dunn Ian Urriola Conference Council on Youth Ministries Emily Allen* Maya Smith* Social Holiness Team (Âś 629) Class of 2016 Rev. Michael Smith (secretary) George Herrick Rev. Elizabeth Quick Hector Rivera

Rev. Martha Swords-Horrell Rev. Alan Kinney* David Whitlock

Peace with Justice Coordinator: Heather Smith Peace with Justice in Palestine: Linda Bergh Peace with Justice in Palestine: Karen Peterson CONAM liaison: Bethany Printup-Davis CORR liaison: Mildred Mason UMW rep.: Carol Collins Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) (Âś 644) Rev. Carl Chamberlain Mary Jane Russell Rev. Judith Johnson-Siebold* Ellen Klock Barbara Thorington Green Thomas Blake Veleda Banta

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Commission on Religion and Race (CORR) (¶ 643) Shirley Readdean Blenda Smith* - convener and CONAM liaison Anola Archibald Linda Hughes Mildred Mason Barbara Heise David Heise Sandra Allen Desiree Chaires Rev. Evelyn Woodring Julius Archibald Rev. Wilfredo Baez Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM) (¶ 654) Rev. Susan Crawson-Brizzolara Rev. Donald Washburn Rev. Thomas White Wolf Fassett Sharon Schmit Agnes Jacobs Clark Mahaney Rev. Marion Moore-Colgan Roselynn Kingsbury Rev. Douglas Mackey Blenda Smith - CORR liaison Rosalie Schotanus Mary Alice Nyhan Rev. Lisa Taylor Kae Wilbert* Elizabeth "Brooke" Conklin Bethany Printup-Davis Marilyn Anderson Second Half of Life Ministries (¶ 651, formerly Older Adult Ministries) Christine Baxter Rev. Catherine Lee Rev. Genett Timlin Barbara Carns Stephen Loan Barbara Saltarella Thomas DeLoughry Julius Archibald Kathy Reese Marcie Larson Anola Archibald Joni Lincoln Barbara Bruce Kathi Corwin Rebecca Naber* Rev. Alan Rhodes Sandra Houck Lisa Rood Timothy Mordaunt Silver Lake Institute (Conference elected Trustees) Rev. Nola Anderson Bishop Mark Webb Stephanie Deckard Henry David Riddell Rev. Janice McClary Rowell Rev. David Kofahl Rev. Abel Roy Rev. Theodore Anderson Rev. Rebekah Sweet Rev. Nancy Adams Rev. William Mudge Rev. Wayne Butler Rev. Rodney Jones Rev. Sherri Rood Rev. Steven Taylor Rev. Jeffrey McDowell James Blythe Rev. Richard Weihing

Rev. David Masland David Little Carmen Vianese Lee Mount John Jackson

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Archives and History (Âś 641) Karen Staulters* Marjorie Summers Rev. James E. Barnes II* Catherine Doud Rev. Elizabeth Mowry Nancy Rutenber Adam Barnes Lee Flanders Rev. Jacob Denny Kenneth Summers

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Marcia Wickert Margaret Flanders Richard Ward Merle Doud Rev. James Lesch

Marcia Focht Joyce Ellis Gilbert Smith (emeritus) Raymond Leonard (emeritus)

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ADIRONDACK DISTRICT

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District Lay Leader (¶ 660) Jeannette Mann and Roger Ellis Committee on Superintendency (¶ 669) Rev. Philip Richards Allison Arnold* Rev. Patricia Molik Sylvia Dufford Rev. Scott Tyler Roger Ellis Nancy Dibelius Jeannette Mann Linda Campbell Crystal Martin Steven Page Ex-officio: Rev. William Mudge Committee on Ordained Ministry (¶ 666) Rev. Edie Poland Rev. Heather Williams Rev. John Martin Elizabeth "Brooke" Conklin Rev. Scott Tyler Jeannette Mann Rev. Patricia Molik Ilah Sisson Walser Rev. Lawrence Lake Rev. Bonnie Bates Rev. William Mudge Church Location and Building (¶ 2519) 2016 2017 Harold Vance Rev. Patricia Molik Mary Lou Munger Thomas Albrecht

Ex-officio: Rev. William Mudge ALBANY DISTRICT District Lay Leader (¶ 660) Shirley Readdean Committee on Superintendency (¶ 669) Carol Bates Rev. W. Allen Delamater Deborah Byers David Heise Betsy Croft Ellen John Richard Johnson Shirley Readdean

2018 Rev. Paul Dufford Robert Hafner Kay Washbourne

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TBD (layman) TBD (clergy)

Rev. Cheol-Hee (Charlie) Yang

Ex-officio: Rev. Richard Weihing Committee on Ordained Ministry (¶ 666) Margaret Blanco Rev. Steven M. Smith* Rev. Patricia Bush Rev. Jane Baker TBD (local church member) Rev. DeeAnne Lowman Rev. Edward A. Hackett, Jr. Rev. Sundar Samuel John "Jim" Kalas Rev. Richard Weihing Rev. Florence McKibben Church Location and Building (¶ 2519) 2016 2017 Daniel Baker Rev. John Greenough Shirley Stewart David Smith Laurel Westover

2018 Carl Valentine Rev. Carl Chamberlain Joyce Royal

Ex-officio: Rev. Richard Weihing BINGHAMTON DISTRICT Lay Leader (¶ 660) Drew Griffin Committee on Superintendency (¶ 669) Rev. Corey Turnpenney Rev. Mary Jean Simonin Rev. Douglas Clark Drew Griffin

Hudda Aswad* Eunice Kim Rev. Joyce Allen

Ex-officio: Rev. David Kofahl Committee on Ordained Ministry (¶ 666) Rev. Janet Clark William Olmstead Rev. David Kofahl Rev. James Collins William Judd Linda Holly Rev. Ronald Wenzinger Rev. Hyun Joon Kim Rev. W. Lea Harding* David Black Rev. Michelle Bogue-Trost

Rev. Amy Gregory Rev. Roger Frederick Rev. Timothy Middleton Rev. Thomas Easttey

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Church Location and Building (¶ 2519) 2016 2017 TBD (clergy) Rev. Horace King Daniel Coleman John Conklin TBD (laywoman)

2018 Edward Gent Jeanne Iannone David Alexander

Ex-officio: Rev. David Kofahl CORNERSTONE DISTRICT District Lay Leader (¶ 660) Susan Hardy Committee on Superintendency (¶ 669) Darlene Golibersuch Sandra Cliver Arthur Mansfield Rev. Suzanne Block

Rev. Annette Puleff John Jackson Susan Hardy Rebecca Worth

Richard Preston Barbara Emory Robert Ebert

Ex-officio: Rev. Sherri Rood Committee on Ordained Ministry (¶ 666) Rev. Kristen Allen Rev. William Allen* Susan Hardy Arthur Mansfield Rev. Nicholas Perry Rev. Suzanne Block

Rev. Timothy Gleason Rev. Gerald Piper Rev. Rodney Mileham Bert Dohl Rev. Matthew Golibersuch Rev. Sherri Rood

Church Location and Building (¶ 2519) 2016 2017 Rev. Dena Stevens Rev. Barbara Brewer Donald Christopherson Laura Corey Katherine Piper Mell Allen

2018 Rev.V. Warren Vandewark

Ex-officio: Rev. Sherri Rood CROSSROADS DISTRICT District Lay Leader (¶ 660) TBD

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Committee on Superintendency (¶ 669) Rev. Roosevelt Baums Marcelline McLean Timothy Wilson Susan Ranous Rev. John Fulton Stephen Ranous Elyse Skiles TBD (district lay leader) Beth Drew Brad DeLans Donald Day Ex-officio: Rev. Nola Anderson Committee on Ordained Ministry (¶ 666) Rev. Judy Alderman Rev. Caroline Simmons Rev. Russell Hall Rev. Kathleen Barden Sharon Bassett Rev. Joseph Kim

Robert Anderson Linda Snow Rev. Michaela St. Marie Rev. Nola Anderson Rev. Vivian Summerville

Church Location and Building (¶ 2519) 2016 2017 Rev. Mark Harrison Richard Barling Sally Dayger Lee Mount

2018 Rev. Steven Eddy Vito Sciscioli

Ex-officio: Rev. Nola Anderson FINGER LAKES DISTRICT District Lay Leader (¶ 660) Shafeegh Habeeb Committee On Superintendency (¶ 669) Dawn Dennis Diana Snyder Patricia Pierlioni Rev. Paul Winkleman Shafeegh Habeeb Rev. Jane Sautter Brian Ameele Rev. Diane Walker Lucina Hallagan David Mott William Hinderliter Ex-Officio: Rev. Jeffrey McDowell

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Committee On Ordained Ministry (¶ 666) William Hinderliter Rev. Jeffrey Losey Bradley Dates Rev. Hyun Joo Yang Rev. Jeffrey McDowell Rev. David Nichols Katharine Benton Rev. Manilla Owen Rev. Diane Walker Rev. Penni Farrington Diane Crouch Church Location and Building (¶ 2519) 2016 2017 Marilyn Wood Rev. Harold Wheat Grace Pugh Ronald Ramsden Carol Oswald

2018 Ronald Salyer Lucy Schram

Ex-Officio: Rev. Jeffrey McDowell GENESEE VALLEY DISTRICT District Lay Leader (¶ 660) Patricia VanVleck and Terry Norsen Committee on Superintendency (¶ 669) Janet Rothfuss Rev. Hoyt Brown* Terry Norsen Lauren Turner George Sanford Joyce Biek David Lane Rachel Hansen

Jeri Kober Orlando Medina Patricia VanVleck

Ex-officio: Rev. Theodore Anderson Committee on Ordained Ministry (¶ 666) Rev. Wayne Mort Rev. David Hotchkiss Rev. Sinnathamby Thevanesan Rev. Margaret Scott Catherine Schmied Towsley Patricia Van Vleck Dennis Wake Rev. Hoyt Brown Rev. Theodore Anderson Rev. Susan Shafer Church Location and Building (¶ 2519) 2016 2017 Rev. Jacque Ruth Rev. David Hotchkiss Haines Lockhart Harold Milward E. Wayne Turnblom* Ann Justus

Rev. Anne O'Connor* Rev. William Pegg (Registrar)

2018 Gary Prok Hugh Dudley Sharon Harris

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Ex-officio: Rev. Theodore Anderson MOHAWK DISTRICT District Lay Leader (¶ 660) Mark Adsit Committee on Superintendency (¶ 669) Frank Loan Brian Ethington Betty Youmans Stefanie Fellows (Youth Member) Leslie Ann Zulch Mark Jones Vi Rose Mark Adsit Reg Wilson Rev. Michael Smith Rev. Cindy Makarchuk Ex-officio: Rev. Abel Roy Committee on Ordained Ministry (¶ 666) Kay Curtain TBD Rev. Brian Fellows Rev. Moon Ho Kim Rev. Martha Fischer TBD Rev. Denise Bowen Rev. Abel Roy Rev. James Fletcher William Prior Rev. Susan Walters Church Location and Building (¶ 2519) 2016 2017 Rev. Robert Wollaber Donna Geer Donald Hartshorn Rev. Robert Lindsay Jackie Tompkins Lorna Wilson

2018 Rev. Harold Beaudry Olive Trask Howard Simonin

Ex-officio: Rev. Abel Roy MOUNTAIN VIEW DISTRICT District Lay Leader (¶ 660) Elva Cornell and Robert Briggs Committee on Superintendency (¶ 669) Rev. Kevin Austin Ronald Salles Kathy Doty Arthur Thompson

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Rev. Gregory White Cathy Fortier Veronica Seeley Janet White

Patricia Gridley Elva Cornell Robert Briggs

Ex-officio: Rev. Nancy Adams Committee on Ordained Ministry (¶ 666) Rev. Rhonda Kouterick Barbara Hurd Rev. Fred Kelsey Richard Hurd Rev. Gregory Desalvatore Rev. William Vallet Margaret Przybylski Rev. Alan Jones Rev. Nancy Adams TBD (local church member) Rev. Leanne Zeck Rev. Sheila Price Church Location and Building (¶ 2519) 2016 2017 Rev. Paul Rowley Rev. Mort Gridley Randy Rockwell Robert Briggs Sally Kersting

2018 Mark Flandreau Daniel Knopf Diane Albright

Ex-officio: Rev. Nancy Adams NIAGARA FRONTIER DISTRICT District Lay Leader (¶ 660) Jessica White Committee on Superintendency (¶ 669) Diane Thurlow Christopher Holoman* Jessica White Rev. Jackie Kraft Deborah Parise Rev. Gail Lewis Charles Syms Rev. Peter Levalley William Edmister Harold Skellen Benjamin Matta Ex-officio: Rev. K. Wayne Butler Committee on Ordained Ministry (¶ 666) Rev. Matthew Farrell Mary Beth Wilson Rev. Kim Smith Sally Pollard Rev. K. Wayne Butler Rev. Sharon Schaus Jean Edmister Rev. Dorothea Schweitzer Rev. Karen Grinnell Rev. Alice Priset Gwen Hunt Rev. Youngjae Jee Rev. Mary Kelly* Rev. Wayne West

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Lee Ann Mandaville

Rev. Joan Zimmerman

Church Location and Building (¶ 2519) 2016 2017 Vergie Oettinger Rev. John Loeser Rev. Gregory L. Crispell Richard Davidson

2018 James Brown Rev. Cheryl Brown

Ex-officio: Rev. K. Wayne Butler NORTHERN FLOW DISTRICT District Lay Leader (¶ 660) Brenda Shelmidine Committee on Superintendency (¶ 669) Rev. Helen Beck Brenda Shelmidine Rev. Bruce Chapman Bud Nichols Barbara Greene* Lori Buno-Taylor Rev. Mona Fargo David Weal Glenda Schuessler Carl Rose Ex-officio: Rev. Rebekah Sweet Committee on Ordained Ministry (¶ 666) Rev. Rebekah Sweet Rev. David Hays Rev. Helen Beck* Sylvia Reimer Rev. Heather Stierheim Ronald Bretsch

William Lewis Rev. Frances Hemstreet Rev. David Piatt Rev. Mark Pierce Rev. Leon VanWie Rev. Brooke Newell

Church Location and Building (¶ 2519) 2016 2017 Rev. Earl Lalone Rev. Nancy Stanley John Webb David O'Neil Marian Opela Chris Dumas Ex-officio: Rev. Rebekah Sweet

2018 Rev. Francis Hemstreet John Frary

ONEONTA DISTRICT District Lay Leader (¶660) Anna Buell

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Committee on Superintendency (¶ 669) Rev. Mary Ann Linder Rose Bellen Michael Mccollough Richard Howard* Richard Hanson Sherry Mott

Anna Buell Nancy Funk Nancy Garrison Brian Hayes Rev. David Rockwell

Ex-officio: Rev. Janice McClary Rowell Committee on Ordained Ministry (¶ 666) Vicki Stoodley Nancy Cole Rev. Thomas Pullyblank* Rev. Pamela Mikel Hayes Rev. Fred Albright Rev. William Delia Rev. Diane Diluzio Rev. Janice McClary Rowell Rev. Nancy Hale Rev. George Gallandorm James Ives Church Location and Building (¶ 2519) 2016 2017 Rev. Barbara Ibarra Rev. Jeffrey Smith Joyce Miller Veleda Banta Kenneth Wiggins

2018 Rev. Brandilynne Craver Wendy Graves Al Kochersperger

Ex-officio: Rev. Janice McClary Rowell For Information Only

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Members of Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference Agencies Annual Conference Boundaries: Shirley Readdean Bishop: Mark J. Webb Chair Board of Laity: Scott Johnson Committee on Appeals: Scott Johnson

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Committee on Ordained Ministry: Rev. Matthew Stengel Rev. Holly Nye Courtesies: Blenda Smith Credentials: Rev. Cathy Hall Stengel Director of Connectional Ministries: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding Episcopacy: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding Stephanie Deckard Henry Examination of Annual Conference Minutes: Gregory Forrester Finance and Administration: Rev. Sherri Rood Korean American Mission: Rev. Cheol-Hee Yang Native American Ministries: Rev. Thomas White Wolf Fassett Richard Nephew Sharon Schmitt Rosalie Schotanus Susan Crawson-Brizzolara Kae Wilbert Program and Arrangements: Hudda Aswad Rules:

Julius Archibald

Sessions: Bishop Mark Webb Rev. Elizabeth Quick

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Julius Archibald Shirley Readdean Vision Table: Rev. William Gottschalk-Fielding Sharon Bassett Scott Johnson Volunteers in Mission: Donna and Roger Cullen Committee on Investigation: Rev. Natalie Hanson General Church Agencies Connectional Table: Rev. Darryl Barrow General Board of Church and Society: Rev. Elizabeth A. Quick Kurt Karandy General Board of Global Ministries: Carmen Vianese General Board of Higher Education and Ministry: Christine Doran Demetrio Beach General Commission on United Methodist Men: Edward Enstine Division on Ministries with Young People: Emily Allen National Council of Churches: Ronald Bretsch United Methodist Committee on Relief Assistant General Secretary for Disaster Response in the United States: Gregory Forrester

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United Methodist Publishing House: Rev. Heather Williams General Board of Global Ministries National Partner to the Church and Community Office: Commission on General Conference: Stephanie Deckard Henry

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Sixth session of the Upper New York Annual Conference Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Clergy Session – 9:30 a.m.

The Clergy Session opened with the singing of And Are We Yet Alive. The Board of Ordained Ministry led worship. Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb presided over Holy Communion. During communion, the Clergy Care Offering was taken. The Rev. Holly Nye moved the adoption of the Organizational Motion: As specified in The 2012 Book of Discipline ¶602: The clergy membership of an Annual Conference consists of deacons and elders in full connection, provisional members, associate members, affiliate members, and local pastors under full-time and part-time appointment to a pastoral charge. The following specifies voting privileges as identified in The 2012 Book of Discipline ¶602.1: a) Clergy members in full connection shall have the right to vote on all matters in the Annual Conference except in the election of lay delegates to the General and Jurisdictional or Central conferences and shall have sole responsibility for all matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy. b) Provisional clergy members shall have the right to vote in the Annual Conference on all matters except constitutional amendments and matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy. c) Associate and affiliate clergy members shall have the right to vote in the Annual Conference on all matters except constitutional amendments, and matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy. d) Full-time and part-time local pastors under appointment to a pastoral charge shall have the right to vote in the Annual Conference on all matters except constitutional amendments; and matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy. Further, we grant permission for Ashley Riddell (lay person on the staff of the Upper New York Conference Communications Ministry Area) and Christine Doran (lay person serving as Executive Assistant to the Bishop) to be in the session with voice but no vote. Adopted. The following are questions addressed at the Clergy Session: Q. 17. Are all clergy members of the Conference blameless in their life and official administration (¶604, 605.6)? The Rev. Sherri Rood answered on behalf of the Cabinet: “In almost every case, our clergy members are blameless in life and character. The performance of every ordained minister and local pastor has been reviewed by the Bishop and the Cabinet. Where there is concern or basis for grievance, it is being pursued with the knowledge of the member involved. Q. 18 a.) The Administrative Review Committee (¶636) Elders: The Rev. Joseph Kim, the Rev. Joyce Allen, the Rev. Michael Weeden; Alternates: The Rev. Jane Baker and the Rev. Cathy Stengel; Approved. b.) The Conference Relations Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635.1d): the Rev. Alice Priset approved as an alternate.

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c.) The Committee on Investigation (The 2008 BOD ¶2703) reinstated by Judicial Council on April 18, 2015. Elders: The Rev. Sung Ho Lee will replace the Rev. Jeffery McDowell; the Rev. Deborah O’ConnorSlater will replace the Rev. Allyson Ellis, who moved out of the area. Approved. Q. 19 c.) Who are the certified candidates – Add Dolly Waxman. Approved. Q. 20. Who have completed the studies for the license of a local pastor, are approved, but not now appointed? Add Sharon Schmit. Approved. Q. 21. a.) Full-time local pastor (¶318.1) add Pastor Cheryl Brown. b.) Part-time local pastors (¶318.2): Albany District: Alan Griffith (50 percent), Kathy Reese (25 percent); Niagara District: Remove Cheryl Brown (moved to 21a.); Mohawk District: Joan Dunn, add asterisk, 2015 M. Div.; Genesee Valley: Jeri Kober, add asterisk, 2014 completed Course of Study; Binghamton District: Susan Crawson-Brizzolara, add asterisk, 2014 M. Div.; Donna Taylor Martin, completed Course of Study 2014. Q. 22. Discontinued licensed local pastors – Add to list Dolly Waxman, May 26, 2015. Q. 25. Serving from other denominations – Approved. Q. 26 b.) Affiliate members without vote – the Rev. Tiffany Steinwert, New England. Affirmed. Q. 28. a.) Who are elected as provisional members? Provisional deacons were presented and voted upon by full members. Provisional deacons: Rebecca Naber – Yes; Carrie Wolfe – Yes b.) Provisional elders: Andy McClaren Anderson – Yes; Abigail Cady Browka – Yes; Gary Mark Kubitz – Yes; Penny Lee Lacy – Yes; Nancy O’Connor Raca – Yes; Chad Michael Sayers – Yes; Alison Elaine Schmied – Yes. The Bishop introduced those to be commissioned and they were received with cheering and applause by the clergy. All were affirmed. Q. 32. Who are elected as members in full connection? Elders: Emily Barner Huyge – Yes; Douglas Mackey, Jr. – Yes; Edith Aletta Poland – Yes; Geraldine Edith Rapino – Yes; Carlos Rosa-Laguer – Yes; Gregory P. Stierheim, Yes; Heather L. Stierheim, and Corey Anna Tarreto Turnpenny – Yes. The Bishop introduced those to be ordained, and they were received with cheering applause by the clergy. All were affirmed. Q. 38. Who have been received by transfer from other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church (¶347.1. 416.5, 635.2m)? Jeffery A. Seeley, FD – Susquehanna – July 30, 2014. Q. 44. Who has been granted the status of honorable location – retired (¶359.3): The Rev. Gail Ayers Eddy, the Rev. Dale Fryer, and Pastor Robert J. Peters. Q. 48. a.) What associate members have died during the year? Retired: Marian Thomas. c.) What elders have died during the year? The Rev. Daniel H. Berry, the Rev. Frederick H. Jackson, the Rev. Eric Roy King, the Rev. Arthur Andrews, the Rev. Arthur Melius, the Rev. Charles Hess III, the Rev. Joseph Fiske, the Rev. Richard Elliott, the Rev. Alice Hobbs, the Rev. Malcolm Howard, the Rev. L. Alden Smith, the Rev. Claude Corbett, the Rev. Jane Borden, the Rev. Billie Jean Melton, the Rev. Robert V. Smith, and the Rev. Victor Zaccaro.

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What elders on honorable location have died during the year? The Rev. David L. Franke and the Rev. Eric G. Blidberg. e.) What local pastors have died during the year? None. What retired local pastors have died during the year? Ruth Gray and Donald Turk. The Rev. Holly Nye prayed for those who died since last year’s Annual Conference session. Q52. Who have been granted medical leave due to medical or disabling conditions? (¶352) Only those needing a vote were named: The Rev. Mary Drake, the Rev. Roger Smith, and the Rev. Alan Delamater. Q53. What members in full connection have been retired? (¶358) Elders: The Rev. Larry Baird, the Rev. Patricia Brown, the Rev. Rene Carillo, the Rev. Virginia S. Deyo, the Rev. Craig French, the Rev. Helen Hadley, the Rev. Olu Harding, the Rev. Linda Harris, the Rev. Keith Haverkamp, the Rev. Alan Jagger, the Rev. Peter LeValley, the Rev. Douglas McGaughey, the Rev. David Meade, the Rev. Marion ColganMoore, the Rev. R. Brown Naik, the Rev. Sharon Marie Sauer, the Rev. Susan Shafer, the Rev. Lynn Spence, and the Rev. Diane Walker. Q54. What associate members have been retired? (¶358.3) William Palmer. Q56. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors? Carol Ames, Donald Briant, Ellen Knight, Raymond Lighthall, Stephen W. Loan, Edward Whited, Marilyn Wood, and Mark Erway. The Bishop introduced those who are retiring and noted that they represent a combined 860 years of ministry. They were received by the clergy with cheering and applause. Clergy were asked to affirm their retirement. They were affirmed. Q60. – 72. For information only. Q73. Who are approved for less than full-time service? Remove the Rev. Alice Priset and the Rev. Elizabeth Quick. Approved. Q74. For information only. Q75. – 76. For information only. Q77. What elders, associate members, and local pastors are appointed to extension ministries in the ensuing year? Action was needed on: c.) Other valid ministries – ¶344.1 d.) The Rev. Elizabeth Quick - Affirmed. Q78. Who are appointed as deacons for the ensuing year? a.b.c. – for information only Q79. – 80. No listing. Q81. Name changes: The following changed their named: Sandra Stoica legally changed her name to Sandra Hussey; Judy White legally changed her name to Judy White-Wunder; Penny L. Brink legally changed her name to Penny L. Lacy; Sheila Nichols legally changed her name to Sheila Paige.

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Q82. Where and when shall the next Annual Conference session be held? (¶603.2,3 - Clergy Session will be held at the OnCenter in Syracuse, N.Y. Annual Conference session will be held June 2-4, 2016 in Syracuse, N.Y. The Clergy Session was adjourned. 1:30 p.m. Opening Worship Worship opened with a call to worship, prayers and the singing of the hymn, Gather Us In. The Scripture reading was from Matthew 9:36-38, followed by the Bishop’s address: The Promise of Harvest. “I believe the Spirit of God is renewing and reviving the Church,” proclaimed Bishop Webb. “God’s promise of harvest is real. Who we are and who we are called to be is greater than how we sometimes act, behave and live.” Bishop Webb challenged the Conference to strategically lean into the promise of the harvest and to spiritually embrace the promise of the harvest. As worship came to a close, Bishop Webb invited the assembly to spend time in prayer. 3 p.m. Opening Plenary Bishop Webb called the sixth session of Annual Conference to order. He welcomed first-timers and called upon Conference veterans to help new attendees become familiar with the proceedings. Conference Secretary the Rev. Jeff Hodge explained the “bar of the Conference.” Bishop Webb explained the process for being recognized from the floor and time limits at the microphone. Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud, Chancellor at Syracuse University (SU), was welcomed by Bishop Webb. Chancellor Syverud was joined at the podium by the Rev. Tiffany Steinwert, Dean at Hendricks Chapel, and the Rev. Colleen Preuninger, Ecumenical Chaplain at SU and Hendricks Chapel. The SU chancellor spoke of the deep connection with The United Methodist Church (Syracuse University was founded by the Genesee Conference in 1870) and thanked the Conference for its past and present support and looked forward to continued partnership. General Secretary Susan Crowe The Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe, General Secretary of the General Board of Church & Society, greeted Conference members. She congratulated and thanked the Conference for its rich contributions to such social justice causes as the anti-slavery movement, racism, segregation, and women’s rights. General Secretary Crowe spoke of the many ministries that are part of GBCS’s daily work and shared a video clip from Living our Principles: Faith in Practice, a book and video series available from GBCS. Practice ballot Mark Fite, President and CEO at Option Technologies, explained the electronic voting process and led Conference voters in a practice session. The process for “writing in” a candidate was also explained. First ballot Bishop Webb prayed, then led the Conference in its first ballot. First the laity voted, followed by the clergy ballot.

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Human Sexuality Task Force Representatives from the Human Sexuality Task Force explained the proposed “Circle Conversations” to discuss the resolutions and petitions related to human sexuality and the voting process outlined as item #16 in the Organizational Motion. It is proposed that a single ballot be used for voting on the seven petitions and one resolution relating to human sexuality without further discussion, debate, or provision for amendment, tabling or referrals. The affected resolutions/petitions include: GC2016.3, GC2016.4, GC2016.5, GC2016.6, GC2016.8, GC2016.10, GC2016.11 and UNYAC2015.1. Organizational Motion Conference Secretary the Rev. Jeff Hodge made a motion to adopt the Organizational Motion. It was seconded. Ian Urriola, offered an amendment to rule #16: Add to the end of rule 16: “The Upper New York Annual Conference strongly urges participants in these Circle Conversations to refrain from wearing objects that indicate pre-existing stances, one way or the other, during this time so that a spirit of objectivity and openness may be attained during the process.” It was seconded. Amendment passed. Nelson Price, offered support of the Organizational Motion. He highlighted two features of the General Conference rules (which govern the rules of the Annual Conference), explaining that two-thirds of the body must approve ending debate and General Conference rule #15, which indicates that a standing count vote or written vote can be called for at any time by a delegate and approved by one-third of the body. The Rev. Steven Clunn, sought an amendment to the voting process outlined in rule #16 of the Organizational Motion: “Remove GC 2016.8 from the Circle Conversations.” Amendment failed to pass. The Rev. Jeff Childs, offered an amendment to clarify the language in line 42 of the Organizational Motion. It was called out of order. The Rev. Tim Gleason, called the question. The call of the question was supported. The Organizational Motion was adopted as amended. Consent calendar and agenda Bishop Webb indicated that there were two errors in the printed Consent Calendar. Item #10: Equitable Comp Report has action items and cannot be on the Consent Calendar. Item #44: Global Structure Taskforce is for information only and not intended to be on the Consent Calendar. Christine Doran, chair of the agenda committee, moved that the Consent Calendar and the agenda be approved as corrected. It was seconded. The Consent Calendar and the agenda were adopted. First ballot results Laity Ballot: One election. Dr. Scott Johnson (Conference Lay Leader) first layperson elected; received 269 votes, needed 239 to elect. Clergy ballot: No election. Second ballot Following a video prayer, laity voted for five delegates; clergy voted for six delegates.

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Episcopacy Committee Report The Rev. Rebecca Laird, Chair of the Episcopacy Committee, presented the committee’s report. She also welcomed Bishop Webb’s wife Jodi and sons Tyler and Ben, and presented them with a gift of flowers. Young Adult Ministries Report Ashley Riddell, chair of Young Adult Ministries, gave the committee’s report. Young Adult Ministries is open to all adults age 18-35. Young Adults Ministries will be leading opening worship on Thursday morning. Announcements Vicky Putney, Conference Director of Human Resources/Benefits, provided instructions for dinner. It was announced that Thursday is Bow Tie Day. Secretary Hodge explained that the nominating forms are in the packets and invited members to place completed forms in a box at the registration table with their nominations. He also announced collection totals from the Laity and Clergy sessions: $1,740 – Laity session: Laity care offering $3,299.41 – Clergy session: Clergy care offering Bishop Webb reminded attendees of the Act of Repentance Service at 7 p.m. The Rev. John Jackson led the dinner prayer. Adjourned until 7 p.m. Act of Repentance – 7 p.m. The Act of Repentance Service began with a Call to Repentance, led by the Rev. Thomas Pullybank and Blenda Smith, members of the Conference Committee on Native American Ministries (CONAM). The message, entitled Spirituality: the Highest Form of Consciousness, was given by the Rev. Dr. Thom White Wolf Fassett, followed by the Responsive Confession led by Bishop Webb and the Rev. Rachel Morse. Sharon Schmit, member of CONAM, invited the Conference to take symbolic action in response to our confession, using a gray ribbon, representing the ashes of repentance. Attendees were invited to turn to a neighbor and help one another make a bracelet on the wrist. “This is not easily done alone. We need a partner, a reminder that the journey toward repentance requires relationship,” Schmit explained. “Notice the bracelet forms a circle, a reminder that all our brothers and sisters are part of the circle of life. Through our acts of repentance we begin our journey to complete the circle. At some time, I hope after Annual Conference session, you will need to remove the ribbon. As you break it, speak these words: ‘never again.’” Pray that never again will the circle be broken.” Bishop Webb presented the future, adapted from the Council of Bishop’s statement: On behalf of the Upper New York Conference, we will: • • • • •

Affirm our commitment to empowering the presence of Native and indigenous people in the life of the Conference. Support Native American Ministries Sunday in the Conference. Strengthen the Upper New York’s CONAM. Support general advances and church-wide funding for Native ministries. Commit ourselves to the development of new Native and indigenous ministries and strengthen our support for existing community entities.

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Commit to developing relationships of mutuality with Native peoples in local contexts. Continue to provide education for non-Native people about why the Act of Repentance is important.

In partnership with Native ministry leaders and resource people throughout the connection, the Upper New York Conference will support: • •

Developing new Native and indigenous leaders across the connection including an increased number of people nurtured for service in congregational, annual conference, Jurisdictional and Central Conference, and General Church ministries, including the episcopacy. Support General Church initiatives related to land and treaty rights, support for tribal sovereignty and cultural preservation; better health care and education for Native people and the safety of Native and indigenous women.

The service ended with the singing of Amazing Grace and the “blending of the waters,” with members of the Conference coming to the pool in the center of the assembly hall and pouring water from their church location. Hundreds of bottles of water were pouring and blending together in one pool. Bishop Webb offered the benediction.

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Sixth session of the Upper New York Annual Conference Thursday, May 28, 2015 Morning Plenary – 9:30 a.m.

Session monitoring Blenda Smith and Tom Blake, representing the Commission on Status and Role of Women (COSROW) and Commission on Religion and Race (CORR), reported on the demographic make-up of the members to the Annual Conference: 38 percent laywomen, 18 percent clergywomen, 25 percent clergymen and 19 percent laymen. At laity session, 43 percent of the speakers were laywomen. At clergy session, 52 percent of the speakers were clergywomen. On Wednesday afternoon, clergymen spoke the most (40 percent), followed by laywomen (30 percent). Voting on General and Jurisdictional delegates Mark Fite, President and CEO at Optic Technologies, provided an update on the electronic voting process. The Rev. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding made a motion that for the clergy ballot, the names listed on the screen be limited to the 72 people who received the most votes on the previous ballot. It was seconded. Several people spoke both for and against the motion. The Rev. Wilson Jones offered an amendment to display all clergy who received five votes or more, in order to elect as delegates for General Conference/Jurisdictional Conference. It received a second. The amendment is supported. Motion approved. Second ballot results Laity ballot: No election, Clergy ballot: No election. Third ballot Following prayers, laity voted for five delegates; clergy voted for six delegates. Prayers Bishop Webb introduced Tiffany Kelly, who one year ago was in a life-threatening accident, and he acknowledged the power of prayer. He also called on those gathered to continue to pray for those in Texas affected by the flooding. Board of Pension & Health Benefits The Rev. Steve Deckard, chair of the Conference Board of Pension & Health Benefits, presented the board’s report. He introduced and thanked Vicki Putney, Director of Human Resources/Benefits, who introduced and thanked the benefits team. Rev. Deckard moved the approval of recommendation #1: The 2016 Past Service Annuity Rate for pension payment to retired clergy of the Upper New York Conference is to be set at $612 per qualified service year prior to 1982. This is an increase of 2 percent over the 2015 rate in accordance with the board’s long term funding plan. Approved. Rev. Deckard moved the approval of recommendation #2: The Housing/Rental Exclusion, which designates 100 percent of the United Methodist pension, severance or disability income as housing exclusion in accordance with IRS Code Section 107, would be in effect for the year Jan. 1, 2016 through Dec. 31, 2016. Approved.

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Rev. Deckard also moved approval of the full report of the Conference Board of Pension & Health Benefits. Approved. Commission on Equitable Compensation The Rev. Wilson Jones, chair of the Conference Commission on Equitable Compensation, presented the commission’s report and recommendations. He moved the approval of recommendation #1: A minimum base salary, set according to credential for all full time clergy. Approved. Rev. Jones moved the approval of recommendation #2: That the minimum base salary for a clergy member in full connection be $39,200. Approved. Rev. Jones moved the approval of recommendation #3: Plus an additional amount for years of service based on the goal of attaining 1 percent of minimum salary per year of full-time equivalent service for up to 25 years: Full $276

Provisional $270

Associate $268

FLP w/MDiv $266

FLP $260

Per year of FTE service up to 19 years

Approved. Rev. Jones moved the approval of recommendation #4: Plus an additional $500 for each additional church on the pastoral charge (over one), not adjusted for part-time appointments. Approved. Rev. Jones moved the approval of recommendation #5: All churches are strongly encouraged to offer a gross salary increase of no less than the percentage increase in Conference Average Compensation (0.8 percent for 2016) in order to account for increases in the cost of living. Churches are encouraged to consider further raises based on exceptional service. Approved. Rev. Jones moved the following revisions to the Clergy Housing Policy: Page 32, lines 10 and 11: add “landline and/or cell”; page 32, line 17: replace “the” with “all”; page 32, lines 18/19: replace “both” with “if more than one” and “have” with “has”; page 32, line 25: add “and shared cost responsibilities”; page 32, line 42: add “Pastor’s primary”; page 32, lines 43 and 44 add: “and unencumbered windows, in accordance with Safe Sanctuary policies”; page 34, lines 6-8 add: “All parsonages shall be equipped with secure locks/deadbolts. If there are further safety concerns, the pastor and the church may wish to explore installing an alarm system”; on both page 34, lines 47-48, and on page 35, line 1-2: remove the word “reasonably” and add: “As soon as possible after a change of appointment is announced, the Trustees or Parsonage Committee shall inspect the parsonage for maintenance needs and damage caused by the outgoing residents, including damage caused by pets.”; Page 35, lines 2-7: remove “in either case” and replace with “if”, “is discovered”; remove “caused by the outgoing residents, including that caused by pets, shall be identified and”; add the word “it”; add “repair or pay for repairs of the damage when the pastor or family has allowed smoking within the parsonage, the cost of professional cleaning, and purchase of an air purifier if necessary, to remove smoke odor will be responsibility of pastor; page 35, line 22: add “The General Board of Pension & Health Benefits provides the following guidance”; page 35, line 22: remove “the General Board of Pension & Health Benefits requires that”; page 35, line 23, add “will”; page 35, lines 31 and 32: add “[Note: only the fair rental value of the occupied parsonage is reported by the clergy couple as part of self-employment income].”

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landline or cell”) Craigmile offered an amendment to page 35, line 5: amend to read “to repair or pay for the replacement of the damage”. The amendment was supported. Bishop Webb paused further discussion on the Commission on Equitable Compensation reports to take another ballot. Third ballot results Laity ballot: Two elections – Greg Forrester with 299 votes and Riley O’Flynn with 268 votes. There were 512 valid votes, 650 cast, and 257 required for election. Clergy ballot: 351 valid votes, 394 votes cast, and 177 required for election; No election. Fourth ballot Laity to elect three delegates. Heather Smith, laity, withdrew her name from the laity ballot. Clergy to elect six delegates. Personal privilege Bishop Webb used a moment of personal privilege to welcome Bill, a member of the stagehands union, who has worked at the OnCenter during the previous three Annual Conference sessions. Bill sported a bow tie in observance of “Bow Tie Day.” Return to the work of the Commission on Equitable Compensation Rev. Jones presented the proposed Moving Policy, found on pages 278-281 in the Pre-Conference Booklet, including “corrected language” on page 281, item 5, lines 24 and 25: replace the language: “in the Upper New York Conference (and four former conferences) with The United Methodist Church.” The Rev. Doug Mackey offered an amendment on line 7 page 279, adding at the end of line 7, “This process will re-start after a new appointment.” There was much discussion. The question was called on the amendment. The call of the question was supported. The amendment was supported. Bishop Webb paused further discussion on the Commission on Equitable Compensation reports to take a ballot. Fourth ballot results Laity: There is no election. There were 627 valid ballots, 669 ballots cast, and 315 required for an election. Clergy: The Rev. Bill Allen elected with 186 votes; 355 valid votes, 398 votes cast, and 179 were required for an election. Fifth ballot Laity to elect three delegates; clergy to elect five delegates. Prayer was offered before both ballots. Order of the Day – Resolutions and Petitions on Human Sexuality Rev. Gottschalk-Fielding explained the circle conversation process, which would take place during the afternoon session. He introduced the “makers” of the eight resolutions and petitions to be discussed and voted on. Each was given three minutes to speak. • • • •

UNYAC2015.1 – Resolution Concerning the General Conference and Homosexuality – The Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill; GC 2016.4 – Faithful Compromise Regarding Ordination – The Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady; GC2016.5 – Faithful Compromise Regarding Same Sex Marriage – Rev. Cady; GC 2016.6 – Human Sexuality – Mary Jane Russell;

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GC 2016.8 – Disaffiliation Based on Conscience – The Rev. Merrill Bender; GC 2016.10 – Reconciliation – Julius Archibald GC 2016.11 – Removing Hurtful Language – The Rev. Stephen Heiss;

The Rev. Dr. Wilfredo Baez was sick and not able to present GC 2016.3 – Same Sex Marriage. Following some questions about the circle conversation process and announcements, the Rev. Becky Parry offered grace for lunch. Afternoon Plenary – 2 p.m. Bishop Webb opened the afternoon session in Exhibit Hall B and established the “bar of the Conference” in this temporary meeting space. Rev. Gottschalk-Fielding provided brief instructions for the circle conversation process. After 90 minutes of table conversations, Bishop Webb invited voting members who did not participate in the table conversations to enter the hall and sit within the voting bar. Voting members were given paper ballots and instructions. Prior to balloting, Bishop Webb prayed. After ballots were collected, members were given a brief recess. The remainder of the afternoon session would take place in Exhibit Hall A. When the afternoon sessions re-convened, Bishop Webb thanked the facilitators for the afternoon session. Greg Forrester, Assistant General Secretary for Domestic Programs & Disaster Response of the General Board of Global Ministries, spoke to the situation in Texas regarding the dam breaking. Many persons are involved in the flooding conditions. Forrester offered up prayer for the people. Fifth ballot results Laity: Two were elected – Carmen Vianese with 349 votes and Marthalyn Sweet with 323 votes. There were 662 votes cast, 617 valid votes, and 309 needed for an election. Clergy: There was no election. Sixth ballot Laity to elect one delegate for General Conference; Clergy to elect five delegates for General Conference. A prayer was offered before both ballots. Return to the work of the Commission on Equitable Compensation Discussion resumed on the updates to the Moving Policy. Several questions about costs and the changes to the escrow policy were addressed. The Rev. Jackie Kraft offered an amendment to line 5 on page 279: amending after the word will, the following: “set aside as designated funds $450 of the local church account to be held in escrow in a moving account to cover the local church/charge’s portion of the moving expense.” There was much discussion on the amendment. The question was called on the amendment. The call of the question was supported. The amendment was not supported. After additional discussion about the policy, the question was called. The call of the question to adopt the Commission on Equitable Compensation report with all of its changes, including to the Moving Policy, was supported. The report was adopted. Sixth ballot results Laity: There was no election. Clergy: There was one election: The Rev. Bill Mudge with 179 votes; there were 364 valid votes, 379 cast, and 174 needed for an election.

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Seventh ballot Laity to elect one delegate for General Conference; clergy to elect four delegates to General Conference. The Rev. Wayne Butler and the Rev. Christopher Wylie, clergy, asked to be removed from the ballot. Prayer was offered before both ballots. Order of the Day: Welcome the President at Iliff School of Theology The Rev. Dr. Tom Wolfe, President at the Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colo., was welcomed by Bishop Webb. Rev. Wolfe is one of two presidents at United Methodist seminaries who have membership within the Upper New York Conference. The Rev. Dr. Wendy Deichmann, President at United Theological Seminary, in Dayton, Ohio, was unavailable and will be welcomed at a later session. Rev. Wolfe thanked the Conference for its ongoing support and provided an update about the seminary. Announcements were made. Rev. Gottschalk-Fielding announced that 40,000 meals were packaged during the Stop Hunger Now mission during lunch on Thursday. The Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. this evening. A dinner prayer was offered. Memorial Service – 7 p.m. The service began with the singing of the opening hymn: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus, followed by a responsive Call to Worship, led by Lay Leader Dr. Scott Johnson. Bishop Webb offered “A Word to the Families,” followed by the singing of How Great Thou Art. The scripture reading for the evening was from Romans 8:28-39. The Rev. Susan Shafer, Senior Pastor at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, offered the sermon: “Life is Eternal…Love is Immortal.” Following the “Affirmation of Faith,” the Revs. Abel Roy and Nola Anderson led the “Naming of the Saints.” As names of those who died in the past year were read, the bell tolled, and a district superintendent lit a candle. Friends and families were invited to stand with the reading of the name; and a youth representative presented each family a hand-blown glass pumpkin symbolizing the fruit born from the ministry of the deceased. The Saints Clergy Spouses Barbara Brockway Evelyn Young Nelson Dean Kathleen Mihaly Marjorie Greenfield Ellen Stanton Reta Karan Harry Maines Ruth Wait

Jan. 12, 2014 Feb. 13, 2014 May 28, 2014 Aug. 11, 2014 Sept. 15, 2014 Oct. 19, 2014 Nov. 1, 2014 Nov. 15, 2014 Dec. 8, 2014

Patricia Arnold Wilma Burt

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Ashton Bruce Cornell Barbara Vollmer Ireta Beeghly Roma Marie Gould

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Nancy Vanloon Beverly Boston Ramona Andrews

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Deborah Campbell Jane Babcock Joan Kirk Louise Rees Frances Ackley John Poorman Florence Benton George D. Vineyard

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Margaret â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mariâ&#x20AC;? Rockwell David L. Franke Ruth Gray Daniel H. Berry Eric Blidberg Frederick H. Jackson Eric Roy King Arthur H. Andrews Arthur Melius Charles Hess III Joseph Fiske Richard Elliott Alice Hobbs Marian Thomas Malcolm Howard L. Alden Smith Claude Corbett Jane Borden Robert V. Smith Billie Jean Melton Donald H. Turk Victor Zaccaro

June 25 2014 July 5, 2014 July 9, 2014 July 26, 2014 July 30, 2014 Aug. 20, 2014 Sept. 16, 2014 Sept. 30, 2014 Oct. 2, 2014 Oct. 24, 2014 Oct. 26, 2014 Nov. 6, 2014 Dec. 2, 2014 Dec. 12, 2014 Dec. 13, 2014 Dec. 19, 2014 Jan. 14, 2015 Jan. 15, 2015 Feb. 12, 2015 Feb. 13, 2015 March 4, 2015 March 18, 2015

Lay members to the Conference Dr. Johnson led the naming of lay members to the Conference who had died since the last Annual Conference session. Bishop Webb presided over The Great Thanksgiving and Holy Communion was shared. The closing hymn was We Cannot Measure How You Heal, followed by a Sending Forth from the Bishop.

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Sixth session of the Upper New York Annual Conference Friday, May 29 Morning Plenary – 9:30 a.m.

The session opened with the reading of several prayer concerns by Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb. The Rev. Darryl Barrow offered a prayer. Bishop Webb announced that 120 flood buckets and more than 50 other relief kits were received during yesterday’s sessions. Session monitoring Blenda Smith (laity) and Tom Blake (laity), representing the Conference’s Commission on Status and Role of Women (COSROW) and Commission on Religion and Race (CORR), again reported on the demographic make-up of the members to Annual Conference: 38 percent laywomen, 18 percent clergy women, 25 percent clergy men, and 19 percent laymen. Smith noted that when the Conference organizes worship and other presentations, there is much diversity – nearly 50 percent, but that same diversity does not show up in participation from the floor. Results of voting on human sexuality petitions and resolutions Bishop Webb thanked Conference members for their participation in the table conversations yesterday afternoon. He reminded the body that those General Conference petitions and resolutions that gained the support of the Conference will be sent to General Conference for consideration. Those not supported will not be forwarded by the Conference. The authors of resolutions that were not supported may submit them on their own. Bishop Webb noted that the ballot results would be shown on the screen and instructed the body not to respond to the results, but to look at them prayerfully. The paper results were as follows: • • • • • • • •

GC2016.3 – Same Sex Marriage – Support: 692, Do Not Support: 493; Supported. GC2016.4 – A Faithful Compromise – Support: 745, Do Not Support: 444; Supported. GC2016.5 – A Faithful Compromise – Support: 743, Do Not Support: 438; Supported. GC2016.6 – Human Sexuality – Support: 754, Do Not Support: 403; Supported. GC2016.8 – Disaffiliation for Reason of Conscience – Support: 337, Do Not Support: 841; Not Supported. GC2016.10 – Reconciliation – Support: 721, Do Not Support – 440; Supported. GC2016.11 – Removing Hurtful Language – Support: 862, Do Not Support: 326; Supported. UNYAC2015.1 – Resolution Concerning the General Conference – Support: 751, Do Not Support: 414; Supported.

Seventh ballot results Laity Ballot: One election: Blenda Smith with 313 votes. There were 619 valid votes; 319 ballots cast; 311 were needed for an election. This completes the laity election of delegates to General Conference. Clergy ballot: There was no election. First laity ballot for Jurisdictional Conference Bishop Webb announced that the first two laypersons elected to Jurisdictional Conference will serve as alternates to General Conference. Laity will vote for eight people: six delegates to Jurisdictional Conference and two alternates to Jurisdictional Conference. Heather Smith asked to be placed on the ballot. A prayer was offered before the ballot was taken.

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Coffee auctioned to benefit Africa 360 Three cups of coffee were brought to Bishop Webb. Rather than drink all three, he offered the two cups to the highest bidder to benefit Africa 360. The first cup sold for $100; the second for $200, both to the Rev. Pamela Klotzbach (clergy). Declaring that he liked coffee, but he loved Africa 360 more, Bishop Webb auctioned the third cup of coffee for $500. The Rev. Meredith Vanderminden (clergy) purchased the third cup. A total of $800 was received for Africa 360. Eighth clergy ballot Clergy are electing four persons to General Conference. A prayer was offered before the ballot was taken. Conference Board of Trustees Pastor John Jackson (clergy), Chair of the Conference Board of Trustees, presented the board’s report. He introduced and thanked the members of the board and also recognized the Rev. Tom Clemow, consultant, and Scott DelConte, Conference Chancellor, for the work they do with the board. Jackson moved the adoption of the resolution entitled: Defense and Indemnification of Conference Trustees and Officers (p. 41 pre-conference booklet): Therefore be it resolved, that to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Conference will indemnify its trustees, officers, and members of all other Conference boards and agencies created and organized pursuant to Paragraphs 601 through 672 of The Book of Discipline (such individuals hereinafter collectively referred to as “Conference Fiduciaries”) from criminal and civil liability, including the payment of defense costs and will maintain adequate insurance to provide this defense and indemnification; and Therefore be it further resolved, that Conference Fiduciaries shall not be personally liable to the Conference for monetary damages because of their breach of duty as trustees, officers, or other representative capacity unless such liability is based upon a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to the Conference Fiduciary that establishes:(i) that the act or omission of the subject individual was in bad faith or involved intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of the law;(ii) that the Conference Fiduciary personally gained a financial profit or other advantage to which the trustee or officer was not legally entitled; or (iii) that the act or omission of the Conference Fiduciary knowingly violated the New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law; and Therefore be it further resolved, that if the New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law or other statute is amended to authorize further limitation or elimination of liability of Conference Fiduciaries, then that limitation or elimination of personal liability established by this resolution shall be further expanded to the fullest extent permitted by the amended law. It was seconded. Adopted. New Conference Center Jackson provided an update on the negotiations for the new Conference Center at 7481 Henry Clay Blvd., Liverpool. He reported that the trustees’ due diligence had revealed a number of unacceptable structural and environmental concerns, none of which could have been known at the time of the special session. Based on the estimated costs to remedy these conditions, mostly the environmental discrepancies, the trustees offered to purchase the property at a reduced price. At first, this offer was not accepted. Since that time, an oral agreement has been reached.

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There were several questions and much discussion about this matter. Conversation centered on an email sent by the Rev. Dr. Robert Hill to the Conference Center Committee Chair the Rev. Dr. Wendy Deichmann. That email included observations and information helpful to the committee. Kayti Dean (laity) suggested that the rules be suspended so that the email could be shared in its entirety with the body. It was agreed that the information contained within the email was adequately shared with the body and that the suspension of rules was not necessary. Jackson assured the body that the trustees would continue to provide updates as progress continues on the new Conference Center. Bishop Webb thanked the trustees for its work on securing a new Conference Center. The trustees report was paused to take another ballot for General and Jurisdictional conference delegates. First laity ballot for Jurisdictional Conference results There were seven elections: Ian Urriola, 394 votes; J.J. Warren, 345 votes; Ashley Riddell, 302 votes; Julius Archibald, 293 votes; Laurel Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, 280 votes; Shirley Readdean, 277 votes; and Suzanne Allen, 275 votes. There were 549 valid votes, 664 votes cast, and 275 needed to elect. Ian Urriola and J.J. Warren will serve as alternates to General Conference. Suzanne Allen will serve as an alternate to Jurisdictional Conference. Second laity ballot for Jurisdictional Conference The laity is electing one person to serve as an alternate to Jurisdictional Conference. A prayer was offered before the ballot was taken. Eighth clergy ballot results One election: The Rev. Colleen Preuninger. There were 338 valid ballots, 379 votes cast, and 169 required for election. Ninth clergy ballot The Rev. Tom Kraft (clergy) moved that upon election of the General Conference clergy delegates, one more clergy ballot will be taken and the top eight vote-receivers will become our clergy jurisdictional delegation. It was seconded. There was much discussion on the motion, with speeches both for and against the measure. The Rev. Jane Baker (clergy) offered the following amendment: Following the election of the first two jurisdictional delegates the next clergy ballot will be the last clergy ballot taken, and the top six votereceivers will become our clergy jurisdictional delegates and alternates. It was seconded. After much discussion, the Rev. Rebecca Laird (clergy) called the question on all matters before the body. The call of the question was supported. The amendment was approved. The motion was adopted. The clergy is electing three persons to General Conference. A prayer was offered before the ballot was taken. Discontinued and abandoned churches The report of the trustees resumed. The following churches were recognized for discontinuance as United Methodist churches:

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Albany District: Broadway, Hagaman Northern Flow District: Buckton Oneonta District: Coventry, Union Valley Genesee Valley District: North Gainesville, Fowlerville Crossroads District: Solvay, Granby Center, Syracuse: Rockefeller, Erieville

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Crossroads District: Delphi Falls United Church

The Rev. Darryl Barrow offered a prayer. Bishop Webb spoke of the legacy of faith that each church represents and asked for the body to affirm the discontinuances as presented. Affirmed. Election of trustees Election of members to the Conference Board of Trustees was conducted by paper ballot, as required by the State of New York. The following were eligible to be elected: the Rev. Richard Barling, class of 2017; the Rev. Barbara Brewer, class of 2017; Howard Simonin, class of 2017; Peter Abdella, class of 2019; and Christopher McNinch, class of 2019. The trustees report was presented for adoption. Adopted. Chancellor Scott DelConte was welcomed and thanked. Bishop Webb also thanked the trustees for their dedication and hard work. Second laity ballot for Jurisdictional Conference results There was no election. There were 636 valid ballots, 636 votes cast, and 319 were required for an election. Third laity ballot for Jurisdictional Conference The laity is electing one person to serve as an alternate to Jurisdictional Conference. A prayer was offered before the ballot was taken. Ninth clergy ballot results One election: The Rev. Rebekah Sweet. There were 365 valid ballots, 380 votes cast, and 183 votes required for an election. Tenth clergy ballot The clergy is electing two persons to General Conference. A prayer was offered before the ballot was taken. The Leadership Team report (Joint report of Conference Lay Leader, Conference Leadership Team and the Cabinet) A multi-media presentation: “The most important role of the Conference is to increase leadership capacity by recruiting, training, equipping, and deploying clergy and laity to lead our congregation to joyfully and faithfully live out our purpose”.

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Announcements A total of 75,168 meals were packaged for Stop Hunger Now during this Annual Conference session. Prayer: Ariel Gold and her son Elijah, Jewish voices for peace, speakers at tonight’s Palestinian dinner, were introduced. Elijah offered the luncheon prayer. Afternoon Plenary – 2 p.m. Black College Fund This year’s representative for the Black College Fund, Nicolas Pettye, greeted Conference members. He thanked them for their support of the Black College Fund and encouraged the Conference to increase its giving to 100 percent. Third laity ballot for Jurisdictional Conference results There is no election. There were 644 valid ballots, 644 ballots cast, and 323 votes were required for an election. Fourth laity ballot for Jurisdictional Conference Laity is electing one person to serve as an alternate to Jurisdictional Conference. Christine Doran (laity) asked to have her name removed from the ballot. Tenth clergy ballot results There is no election. There were 358 valid ballots, 371 votes cast, and 179 votes were required for an election. Eleventh clergy ballot The clergy is electing two persons to General Conference. Prayer was offered before a ballot was taken. Nominations and Leadership Development report Jenna Amberge (laity), Chair of the Nominations and Leadership Development Committee, presented the report. Amberge moved the following nominations to fill vacancies or begin new terms: Trustees were elected by paper ballot earlier in the session. •

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The Judicial Council reinstated the Committee on Investigation on April 18, 2015, effective immediately. The committee, elected in 2012 for the quadrennium, was reinstated with the addition of the Rev. Sung Ho Lee, elder, and the Rev. Deborah O’Connor-Slater, elder. In addition to Rev. Lee and Rev. O’Connor-Slater, the committee includes: 1. Elders: The Rev. Arthur Dolch and the Rev. Teressa Sivers 2. Professing members: Robert Briggs, Helen Johnson, and Dorothy Brownlow 3. Alternate members: The Rev. Beth Bouwens, the Rev. Patricia Olmstead, and the Rev. Frederick Albrecht 4. Alternate professing members: Sandra Holcombe, Christopher Holoman, and Sandra Allen Silver Lake Institute: First terms: Pastor John Jackson, Stephanie Deckard Henry, Carmen Vianese, and David Little Nominations: Lynette Cole, class of 2016; Cheryl Babcock, class of 2018 Commission on Equitable Compensation: The Rev. Peggi Eller and Paula Kuempel, class of 2018

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Board of Pension & Health Benefits: Dr. Grace Holmes, class of 2020 Global Ministries: John Church, youth member, and Ellegra Nier, youth member, class of 2016 College Ministry Team: The Rev. Nicholas Preuninger, Leslie Kintner, Eunice Kim, the Rev. Allison Schmied, and the Rev. Paul Reed Social Holiness Team: David Whitlock and Hector Rivera, class of 2016 Board of Laity: At-large members: Blenda Smith and Deborah Kline;

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Adirondack District: Committee on Superintendency – Nancy Dibelius, the Rev. Philip Richards; Committee on Ordained Ministry: The Rev. Edie Poland, the Rev. Bonnie Bates, the Rev. Lawrence Lake, the Rev. Patricia Molik Albany District: Committee on Superintendency – David Heise, Ellen John, Richard Johnson, and the Rev. Cheol-Hee (Charlie) Yang; Committee on Ordained Ministry – The Rev. Sundar Samuel; Church Location & Building – Daniel Baker and Shirley Stewart, class of 2016; the Rev. John Greenough and David Smith, class of 2017; Carl Valentine and the Rev. Carl Chamberlain, class of 2018; Binghamton District: Committee on Superintendency – The Rev. Corey Turnpenny, Eunice Kim, and the Rev. Joyce Adams, remove the Rev. Daniel Martin; Committee on Ordained Ministry – The Rev. Timothy Middleton, the Rev. Michelle Bogue-Trost, and the Rev. Thomas Easttey; Church Location & Building – John Conklin (2017), Jeanne Lannone (2018), and David Alexander (2018); Cornerstone District: Committee on Superintendency – The Rev. Annette Puleff and Robert Ebert; Church Location & Building – The Rev. Barbara Brewer (2017) and the Rev. V. Warren Vandewark (2018); Crossroads District: Committee on Ordained Ministry – The Rev. Vivian Summerville; Church Location & Building – The Rev. Mark Harrison (2016); Finger Lakes District: District Lay Leader – Shafeegh Habeeb; Committee on Superintendency – The Rev. Paul Winkleman, Lucinda Hallagan, and William Hinderliter; Committee on Ordained Ministry – Diane Crouch and the Rev. Hyun Joo Yang; Church Location & Building – The Rev. Harold Wheat; Genesee Valley: Committee on Superintendency – David Lane and Joyce Biek; Church Location & Building – The Rev. Jaque Ruth, class of 2016; Ann Justus, class of 2017 Mohawk District: Committee on Superintendency – The Rev. Cindy Makarchuk; Committee on Ordained Ministry – Kay Curtain, the Rev. Denise Bowen, the Rev. James Fletcher, the Rev. Susan Walters, and William Prior Mountain View District: District Lay Leader – Add Elva Cornell and Robert Briggs; Committee on Superintendency – The Rev. Kevin Austin, Cathy Fortier, and Ronald Salles; Committee on Ordained Ministry – Richard Hurd and the Rev. Sheila Price; Church Location and Building – Robert Briggs, class of 2017 Niagara Frontier District: Committee on Superintendency – Deborah Parise, Charles Syms, the Rev. Gail Lewis, and the Rev. Peter LeValley; Committee on Ordained Ministry – Gwen Hunt; Church Location and Building – James Brown, class of 2018; Northern Flow District: District Lay Leader – Brenda Shelmidine; Committee on Ordained Ministry – The Rev. David Hays, the Rev. Heather Stierheim, and the Rev. Brooke Newell

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Oneonta District: Committee on Superintendency – Richard Hanson, Sherry Mott, Brian Hayes, and the Rev. David Rockwell; Committee on Ordained Ministry – The Rev. Fred Albright and James Ives; Church Location & Building – Al Kochersperger, class of 2018

Approved/elected. Amberge noted that nominations from the floor are accepted by form to be submitted at the registration desk or secretary’s table. She moved the adoption of the full report. Adopted. Fourth laity ballot for Jurisdictional Conference results There is one election: Hudda Aswad. There were 589 valid ballots, 589 votes cast, and 295 required for an election. Bishop Webb congratulated all of the laity who were elected and the laity for participating in the election of delegates. Voting of laity is complete. Eleventh clergy ballot results There is no election. There were 330 valid ballots, 337 votes cast, and 166 required for an election. Twelfth clergy ballot Clergy are voting for two delegates to General Conference. The Rev. Stephen Cady (clergy) asked to have his name removed from the ballot. A prayer was offered before the ballot was taken. Council on Finance and Administration The Rev. Larry Lake, President of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration, presented the proposed 2016 Ministry Share Budget. The 2016 budget totals $10,079,236, compared to the 2015 budget of $10,340,438, a decrease of $261,202 (-2.5 percent from 2015). Rev. Lake announced that 62 percent (564 of 904) of the churches in Conference paid 100 percent of their 2014 ministry shares; 130 paid little or no shares. The Conference only paid 59 percent of ministry shares to General Conference last year. Rev. Lake presented the budget and moved its adoption. The Rev. Jack Keating (clergy) proposed the following amendment: (a) Remove $50,000 from line 61 District Operations (b) Remove 50,000 from line 74 labeled operations of Director of Communications (c) Add $100,000 to line 25 New Faith Communities It was seconded. There was much discussion on the amendment and the impact the proposed changes would have on on-going and planned ministries. The Rev. Ann Hicks (clergy) called the question on the amendment. The call of question was approved. Amendment not supported. There was additional discussion on the proposed budget, with speeches both for and against its adoption. Adopted. Rev. Lake moved the adoption of the full report of Council on Finance and Administration. The Rev. Robert Long (clergy) made a motion that the dollar figure for total Conference connectional ministries, line 82 and Total General and Conference Ministries, line 84 column three title salaries, wages, and housing allowance be frozen in succeeding years. Bishop Webb ruled it out of order. The report is adopted.

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United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio Bishop Webb welcomed the Rev. Dr. Wendy Deichmann, President at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Rev. Deichmann spoke of the challenges and opportunities facing seminaries and churches. She noted that seven years ago, the seminary was struggling and declining; and last month, UTS was recognized as the second largest of the 12 fastest-growing seminaries in North America. Twelfth clergy ballot results There are two elections: The Rev. Thom White Wolf Fassett, 194 votes; the Rev. John Martin, 188 votes. There were 338 valid ballots, 353 votes cast, and 170 required for an election. First clergy ballot for Jurisdictional Conference The clergy are voting for eight people. The first two elected are alternates to General Conference; the last two elected are alternates to Jurisdictional Conference. The Rev. Tim Middleton (clergy) made a motion that only those who received five or more votes will have their names appear on the screen. It was seconded. Approved. A prayer was offered before the ballot was taken. Resolutions & Petitions Hudda Aswad (laity), chair of the Resolutions & Petition Committee, presented the resolutions of the Annual Conference and the petitions to General Conference. Petitions approved for General Conference will be sent to General Conference from and with the endorsement of the Annual Conference; petitions not supported can still be sent by the original petitioner to General Conference without the Conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s endorsement. Upper New York resolutions will be presented first. UNYAC2015.1: Resolution Concerning the General Conference and Human Sexuality was approved on Thursday. UNYAC2015.2: Change to the Rules of Order was withdrawn. UNYAC2015.3: Support a Fair Minimum Wage for New York State Aswad presented UNYAC2015.3: Support a Fair Minimum Wage for New York State: Therefore be it resolved that this session of Upper New York Annual Conference join with the LaborReligion coalition, Hunger Action Network of New York State, and other organizations in calling for a minimum of $15 per hour indexed to inflation and elimination of sub-minimum wage for tipped workers. There was much discussion, with debate for and against. Linda Campbell (laity) called the question. The call of the question was supported. Resolution not adopted. Stephanie Henry (laity) moved that rules be suspended to limit debate to three speakers for and three speakers against a motion. This motion was seconded. It was supported. First clergy ballot for Jurisdictional Conference results There is no election. There were 264 valid votes, 317 ballots cast, and 132 needed for an election. Second clergy ballot to Jurisdictional Conference The Rev. Ted Anderson (clergy) asked to have his name removed from the ballot. Clergy are voting for eight persons to be delegates to Jurisdictional Conference. A prayer was offered before the ballot was cast.

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Prayer and dismissal for dinner Tracy Adams (laity) offered the prayer before dinner. Evening plenary will begin 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Celebration of Ministry worship service. Celebration of Ministry – 7 p.m. The Celebration of Ministry opened with the singing of a medley that included This Little Light of Mine, I’ll Fly Away and Every Time I Feel the Spirit. The invocation included a call to bless all those who serve the Church in all and every capacity. The Rev. Matt Stengel, co-chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry, presented several of this year’s retirees. The Rev. Pamela Carey and the Rev. Leon Van Wie, members of the Board of Ordained Ministry, presented the candidates to be commissioned to perform the duties of the Ministry of Elder: Andy McClaren Anderson, Abigail Cady Browka, Gary Mark Kubitz, Penny Lee Lacy, Nancy O’Connor Raca, Chad Michael Sayers, and Alison Elaine Schmied; and commissioned to perform the duties of Ministry of Deacon: Rebecca Lynn Naber and Carrie Sturtevant Wolfe. The Rev. Sung Ho Lee and the Rev. Sheila Price, members of the Board of Ordained Ministry, presented the candidates for ordination: Emily Barner Huyge, Douglas P. Mackey Jr., Edith Aletta Poland, Geraldine Edith Rapino, Carlos Rosa-Laguer, Gregory P. Stierheim, Heather L. Stierheim, and Corey Anna Tarreto Turnpenny. Bishop Webb, the New England Conference’s Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar – who was the Bible study leader at the Annual Conferece session – and Dr. Scott Johnson asked the historic questions to those who are to be ordained. The congregation responded by singing Halle, Halle, Hallelujah. The Rev. Holly Nye, co-chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry, presented several of this year’s retirees. Pastor Sean Chanthasone and the Rev. Carmen Perry, members of the Board of Ordained Ministry, recognized those who serve in extension ministries. The congregation responded by singing Jesus Loves Me. Pastor Angela Stewart and the Rev. Michelle Bogue-Trost, registrar for the Board of Ordained Ministry, recognized those receiving a local pastor’s license. An offering was collected for Mission of Peace. The Rev. Matt Stengel, co-Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry, presented some of the retirees. Helen St. Louis and Denise Walling, lay members on the Board of Ordained Ministry, recognized those newly certified in a specialized ministry. The congregation responded by singing O How I Love Jesus. The Rev. Holly Nye, co-Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry, presented some of the retirees. The One Matters Award was presented by Rev. Mary Haggard of The UMC’s Discipleship Ministries to

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Rev. Turnpenny, pastor at the Whitney Point UMC. The 2015 Harry Denman Evangelism Award was presented by 2014 recipient Mary Bradley (laity) to the Rev. David Martin (clergy), pastor at Hope UMC in Troy, and Virgia Phoenix (laity), a member at the First UMC in Schenectady. A closing liturgy celebrated all of the ministries of the church and beyond the church, followed by the closing hymn Pass It On. Bishop Webb offered the benediction. The evening plenary was cancelled.

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Sixth session of the Upper New York Annual Conference Saturday, May 30 Morning Plenary – 9 a.m.

Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb opened morning plenary by welcoming Hudda Aswad, Chair of Petitions & Resolutions, to continue presentation and debate of the resolutions and petitions. Adjustments to agenda The Rev. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding made a motion that all UNYAC resolutions and General Conference petitions not dealt with during the session be referred to the leadership teams. It was seconded. There was discussion for and against the motion. The Rev. Nancy Stanley (clergy) offered an amendment, deleting “all UNYAC resolutions” from the motion. It was seconded. With this amendment, Conference resolutions would be dealt with first. The amendment was not supported. The Rev. Steve Clunn (clergy) offered a second amendment to the original motion: “I move that as an act of this, the sixth session of the Upper New York Annual Conference, that all unresolved resolutions and petitions for General Conference and the UNYAC be placed on a ballot for yes or no votes and mailed to each Conference member by June 30. Each ballot must be signed by the delegate/member and returned to the secretary of the Annual Conference by July 17. The results of the votes will be posted on the Conference website by Aug. 7 and entered in to official record of the sixth session of the Annual Conference. It was seconded.” Rev. Gottschalk-Fielding agreed that it was “in the spirit” of his original motion. After much discussion, both for and against the amendment, Elliott Lawrence called the question on all that is before the body. Amendment is supported. Amended motion is adopted. Suspension of rules Matthew Williams moved that rules be suspended to allow the following: 1. Debate for each petition and resolution be limited to one speech for and one speech against; and that each of these speeches be granted a maximum of two minutes. 2. Submitter of the resolution or petition under consideration be granted two minutes to speak prior to debate and one minute post debate. The submitter shall be in addition to the speeches for and against. 3. An individual be permitted to speak to only one of the resolutions or petitions before us. 4. An intentional moment of silent prayerful reflection prior to the vote being taken for the resolution or petition. It was seconded. Suspension of the rules requires support of two-thirds of the voting body. Supported. Request for Parliamentary Ruling Pastor Ben O’Connor (clergy) asked for a parliamentary ruling. He suggested that not adopting resolution UNYAC2015.3: Support a Fair Minimum Wage for New York State may be out of order; and in conflict with ¶163 of the Social Principles of the UM Book of Discipline: Economic Community: E. Poverty, specifically the section that pertains to employment and wages:

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“As a church we are called to support the poor and challenge the rich. To begin to alleviate poverty, we support such policies as: adequate income maintenance, quality education, decent housing, job training, meaningful employment opportunities, adequate medical and hospital care, humanization and radical revisions of welfare programs, work for conflict areas and efforts to protect creation’s integrity. Since low wages are often a cause of poverty, employers should pay their employees a wage that does not require them to depend upon government subsidies such as food stamps or welfare for their livelihood.” Bishop Webb requested a few minutes to consider a parliamentary ruling on this. UNYAC2015.4: Location for Annual Conference Session Therefore, be it resolved, that beginning with the UNY Annual Conference session 2017, UNY Annual Conference sessions will be held in odd years in Syracuse and in even years within the Albany, Buffalo, or Rochester regions, i.e.: Syracuse/Albany/Syracuse/Buffalo or Rochester (or other regions if proven possible). Virgia Phoenix and the Rev. Robert Long, sponsors of this resolution, explained that the motion is intended to “move into each other’s regions” and get to know each other better. Vicki Putney, Conference Director of Human Resources and Benefits, explained that it is estimated that moving the Conference outside of the Syracuse region would cost an additional $35,000 at a minimum to pay for travel and lodging for staff who live in the Syracuse area. There was discussion for and against the measure. Rev. Long offered a closing argument in favor of the resolution. Time was spent in silent prayer. Motion not adopted. UNYAC 2015.5: New Faith Community Lay Representation at Annual Conference was withdrawn. UNYAC2015.6: Income Inequality Therefore, be it resolved, that the Conference Committee on Social Holiness be directed to prepare and send letters on behalf of the Upper New York Annual Conference to state and federal legislators who represent districts within the Conference boundaries, conveying our support for such legislation with appropriate rationales, and Be it further resolved, that the Conference Board of Trustees, local church boards of trustees, and church members who hold corporate stock be encouraged to vote their proxies against executive pay plans that far exceed human needs and to write boards of directors of any mutual funds they own urging similar action. Val Gray presented the resolution. After some discussion, Dr. Ron Bretsch moved to refer to the Social Holiness Team. It was seconded. The motion to refer to the Social Holiness Team was supported. UNYAC 2015.7: Creation of Bridging Team Therefore, be it resolved, that the Conference Leadership Team will create a bridge team that would seek to create civil discussion around divisive issues such as authority of the Bible, human sexuality, marriage, ordination, and Israel Palestine (implement the fall of 2015). Pastor Jennifer Piatt offered the following amendment: put a period at the end of divisive issues and delete the line: “such as authority of the Bible, human sexuality, marriage, ordination, and Israel Palestine.” Amendment not supported. Rev. Robert Sherburne offered the following amendment: Replace fall of 2015 with fall of 2016. Amendment not supported.

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The Rev. Stephen Andrews offered the following amendment: Add “by the entire Conference” between “divisive issues” and “such as…” Amendment supported. The Rev. Steve Deckard made a motion to refer to the Conference Leadership Team. Motion to refer not supported. Linda Fredenburg offered the following amendment: Change “Implement by fall of 2015 to spring of 2016” Amendment not supported. The amended resolution reads as follows: Therefore, be it resolved, that the Conference Leadership Team will create a Bridge Team that would seek to create civil discussion by the entire Conference around divisive issues such as authority of the Bible, human sexuality, marriage, ordination, and Israel Palestine (implement the fall of 2015). Resolution adopted. UNYAC2015.8: Creation of a Voting Process and Process of reporting Outcome of Votes Therefore, be it resolved, that the Conference obtain counts of votes for and against divisive issues and announce the percentage of votes for and against and a narrative reflecting the voice for and voice against, providing a true representation of what the Conference is saying (implement at the 2015 Annual Conference session). The Rev. Alan Kinney moved to refer to the Conference Committee on Sessions for clarification. Motion to refer supported. UNYAC 2015.9: Resolution to Support the Turtle Island Trust and the People of Ganienkeh Therefore, be it resolved, that the Upper New York Annual Conference, representing over 900 churches, with 168,000 members, in light of our Act of Repentance journey, support the people of Ganienkeh Territory and the Turtle Island Trust in their ongoing efforts to establish peace with justice. This Annual Conference, in light of the urgency of this present historic moment, asks the Governor, the Hon. Andrew M. Cuomo, and the Attorney General, the Hon. Eric T. Schneiderman, to exercise the leadership required to ensure peace and justice for all by honoring the Turtle Island Trust Agreement. This agreement, which came into being in 1977 through the efforts of then-Secretary of State Mario Cuomo, established the Turtle Island Trust as a tax-exempt charitable land trust through which the people of New York and of Ganienkeh Territory resolved their differences in peace and with dignity for all, and Be it further resolved, that a copy of this resolution be sent, by the Conference Secretary, to the Governor and Attorney General of New York State. The Rev. Dr. Don Washburn, Chair of Peace and Justice sub-committee on Native American Ministries, presented and explained this resolution. Resolution adopted. Second clergy ballot for Jurisdictional Conference results There are two elections: The Rev. Michelle Bogue-Trost, 162 votes, and the Rev. Holly Nye, 153 votes. There were 289 valid votes, 339 ballots cast, and 145 needed for an election. The first two elected to Jurisdictional Conference will serve as alternates to General Conference.

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Final clergy ballot The clergy will take one final ballot. The top six vote-getters will be elected to Jurisdictional Conference; the first four as delegates; the final two as alternates. A prayer was offered before the ballot was taken. UNYAC2015.10: Fruits of Repentance: An End to the Celebration of Columbus Day Therefore, be it resolved, that "Columbus Day" will no longer be recognized by the people of The Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Our Conference offices and local churches will either not observe this holiday or will initiate organizational conversations designed to rename and re-purpose this holiday in accordance with our United Methodist Social Principles (Book of Discipline ¶¶162 & 162a), and Be it further resolved, that the Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church designates our Conference Leadership Team in consultation with our Committee on Native American Ministries to provide and distribute to our local churches a liturgy designed to enact the spiritual dimensions of our choice to cease participating in the celebration of Columbus. Our repentance, petitions for God’s forgiveness, and return to God’s Word for visions of the relationships God desires will take place in worship on the Sunday closest to the second Monday in October, and Be it further resolved, that the Upper New York Annual Conference, its committees, districts, and local churches are encouraged and directed to invest our relational influence at regional, local and personal levels towards the initiation of conversations intended to awaken the conscience of God’s people to the benefits of turning away from the legacy of Columbus. The Rev. Harold Wheat presented and explained the resolution. After some discussion and a time of silent prayer, the resolution is adopted. Parliamentary Ruling on Resolution UNYAC2015.3 Bishop Webb explained that because the “therefore” in the resolution UNYAC2015.3 specified an amount of $15/hr., the Conference action is not in conflict with the Social Principles (¶163E) and therefore is ruled in order. UNYAC2015.11: Study the Location of the Conference Headquarters in a Local Church Building Therefore, be it resolved, that the Conference Trustees be instructed to meet with University Church (Syracuse) Trustees to explore all options, including the formal ownership and management of the building by the Conference with appropriate studies of the costs of infrastructure upgrades and remodeling, signage, parking, reception area; and Be it further resolved, that the Conference Trustees consider not only economic and convenience factors but also such issues as good stewardship of church resources, the image of the Church in moving to the suburbs, the example of spending large sums for spacious and comfortable office space when our commitment is to serve our neighborhoods and the poor; and Be it further resolved, that a report be presented to the members of the Conference, detailing the study and its outcome(s), including a missional rationale for the resulting decisions. Nelson Price presented and explained the resolution. He offered the following amendment: add, after the words “meet with,” the following: “UNY Urban Ministry Task Force and”. Amendment supported. Price offered the following amendment: delete “studies of” and insert “concerns for”. Amendment supported.

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After some discussion, Price made a motion to refer UNYAC 2015.11 to the UNY Conference Trustees if the sale of the current Henry Clay property does not move forward. Then the Conference Trustees deal with what is asked in the resolution. The Rev. Rebecca Laird called the question on all that is before the body. The motion to refer is not supported. The resolution as amended reads as follows: Therefore, be it resolved, that the Conference Trustees be instructed to meet with the Upper New York Urban Ministry Task Force and University Church (Syracuse) Trustees to explore all options, including the formal ownership and management of the building by the Conference with appropriate concern for the costs of infrastructure upgrades and remodeling, signage, parking, reception area; and Be it further resolved, that the Conference Trustees consider not only economic and convenience factors but also such issues as good stewardship of church resources, the image of the Church in moving to the suburbs, the example of spending large sums for spacious and comfortable office space when our commitment is to serve our neighborhoods and the poor; and Be it further resolved, that a report be presented to the members of the Conference, detailing the study and its outcome(s), including a missional rationale for the resulting decisions. The resolution is not supported. UNYAC2015.12 Health Insurance for All Clergy and Local Pastors Therefore, be it resolved, that the Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits explore the option of providing health insurance for all part-time clergy and local pastors, and Be it further resolved, that the Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits put in place health insurance coverage required to place the Conference in compliance with the letter and the spirit of this federal law. It was seconded. Mary Michael presented the resolution and offered the following amendment: Remove the lines: “Whereas, the Affordable Care Act requires any employer with 50 or more full-time employees to provide affordably priced health insurance to employees. This includes employees who work 30 hours per week” and replace with the words: “Whereas, the Conference does not have statistics on the health insurance carrier of part-time clergy and local pastors.” And remove lines 24-26: “Be it further resolved, that the Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits put in place health insurance coverage required to place the Conference in compliance with the letter and the spirit of this federal law.” Replace with the words: “Therefore, be it resolved, that the Conference survey each charge to determine, by category, where each clergy and local pastor obtain health insurance. The categories are as follows: Healthflex; covered under the spouse’s plan; state insurance/not Medicare; Medicare; other. It was seconded. Amendment supported. Katherine Dean offered the following amendment (adding to those listed as needing health insurance): “students appointed to school for their studies; students appointed to charges (part- or full-time) while completing their studies.” It was seconded. Amendment supported.

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Bishop Webb paused this discussion to give time to make adjustments to the resolution as amended so that the body is clear on what is before them. Final clergy ballot results The top six vote-getters are elected to Jurisdictional Conference: The Rev. Dr. Cathy Hall Stengel, 140 votes; the Rev. Sherri Rood, 132 votes; the Rev. Darryl Barrow, 131 votes; the Rev. Dr. Aaron Bouwens, 123 votes; the Rev. Stephen Cady, 117 votes; and the Rev. Richard Ladue, 111 votes. The first four elected are delegates; the final two elected will serve as alternates. Bishop Webb thanked the clergy for their spirit and patience and congratulated all who were elected. With this final ballot, the full delegation has been elected. UNYAC2015.13: Property Insurance has been withdrawn. UNYAC2015.14: Protecting Seneca Lake Therefore, be it resolved, that the Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church supports the movement to protect Seneca Lake by continuing to advocate within the political system to prevent gas storage in the salt caverns nearby; and Be it further resolved, that The United Methodist Church encourage individuals who are called to do so, to join with others to engage in peaceful, nonviolent acts of protest, up to and including civil disobedience, until additional storage of LPG and methane in Seneca Lake salt caverns is halted, and Be it further resolved, that the Conference Secretary forward a copy of this motion, upon passage, to Crestwood Midstream, Houston, Texas, The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the NYS DEC, and the appropriate legislative and judicial bodies of Schuyler County. Dianne Roe presented and explained this resolution on behalf of the Conference Social Holiness Team. It was seconded. Resolution adopted. Return to UNYAC2015.12 Health Insurance for All Clergy and Local Pastors Bishop Webb reintroduced UNYAC2015.2 as amended. The Rev. Kim Ferrell offered the following amendment: Add the words: “and the affordability of that health insurance” to the line: “Therefore, be it further resolved, that the Conference survey each charge to determine by category, where each clergy and local pastor obtain health insurance.” Amendment supported. The Rev. Joellyn Tuttle offered the following amendment: Between the line: “The categories are as follow: Healthflex; covered under spouse’s plan;” and “State insurance/not Medicare; Medicare; other” add the words “covered by both Healthflex and spouse’s plan,” It was seconded. Amendment supported. The Rev. Tim Middleton called the question. The call for the question was supported. The resolution was adopted. UNYAC2015.15: Revise Rules of Fair Presentation of Proposed Actions has been withdrawn. UNYAC2015.16: To Create an Open and Fair Communication System has been withdrawn. UNYAC2015.17: Formation of Upper New York Conference United Methodist Historical Society

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Therefore, be it resolved, that the Upper New York Conference endorse this endeavor and support formation of an Upper New York Conference United Methodist Historical Society. Be it further resolved, that it is agreed that the Upper New York Commission on Archives and History be authorized to organize and administer the society for a maximum of two years until officers are elected. It was seconded. Pastor Jim Barnes II presented and explained this resolution, on behalf of the Conference Commission on Archives and History. Resolution adopted. GC2016.1: Consensus Among Faith Communities Regarding Income Inequality Therefore, be it resolved, the General Conference request the Council of Bishops initiate contact with their counterparts in other Christian denominations and non-Christian faith communities, with the hope of drafting a joint proclamation supported by many faith communities that would call for measures to reduce inequality in earned income and make American society more egalitarian without stifling individual creativity; and Be it further resolved, that the General Conference direct the General Board of Church and Society, in consultation with others as appropriate, to consider whether it be feasible to propose ethical guidelines for minimum and maximum annual employee compensation, to be submitted for consideration to the next General Conference. We suppose that such guidelines might be expressed as ratios to national, regional or company statistics; that they would not apply to individual entrepreneurs or to corporate profits, and that they would allow for averaging fluctuations in compensation over multiple years. Perhaps alternative options could be offered to facilitate debate. It was seconded. Valerie Gray presented and spoke to the petition. There was a time of silent prayer. Petition supported. GC2016.2: Fruits of Repentance: An End to the Celebration of Columbus Day Therefore, be it resolved, that "Columbus Day" will no longer be recognized by the people of The United Methodist Church. United Methodist annual conferences, agencies, schools, universities, and local churches in lands that officially celebrate “Columbus Day” will either not observe this holiday or will initiate organizational conversations designed to rename and re-purpose this holiday in accordance with our United Methodist Social Principles (See Book of Discipline ¶162 & 162a), and Be it further resolved, that the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church will provide and distribute to our local churches in North America a liturgy designed to enact the spiritual dimensions of our choice to cease participating in the celebration of Columbus. Our repentance, petitions for God’s forgiveness, and return to God’s Word for visions of the relationships God desires will take place in worship on the Sunday closest to the second Monday in October, and Be it further resolved, that United Methodist annual conferences, boards, agencies, and local churches in lands affected by the legacy of Columbus are encouraged and directed to invest our relational influence at regional, local and personal levels towards the initiation of conversations intended to awaken the conscience of God’s people to the benefits of turning away from the legacy of Columbus. The General Board on Church and Society is directed to give leadership to our effort bring about the repeal of “Columbus Day” as a national holiday in the United States of America. It was seconded.

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Rev. Harold Wheat presented and explained the petition. There was a time of silent prayer. Petition supported. GC2016.7: Prayer and Support For Members of the Armed Forces and Veterans Therefore, be it resolved, that the 2008 General Conference of The United Methodist Church honors, supports, and upholds in our prayers those men and women who serve in our armed services and, in addition, honors and supports those United Methodist clergy who serve as chaplains; and Be it further resolved, that the Church commits itself to extend its pastoral ministry to members of the armed forces and their families during their time of service and after their return; and Be it further resolved, that we call upon national governments to fully provide medical care and other benefits that promote the welfare of military veterans and their reintegration into civilian society; and Be it further resolved, that we call upon our churches to extend a welcome home to persons who return from service in the armed forces, to respect their stories and interpretations of their experiences, and to value and encourage expression of their potential contributions to the ministry of our churches; and Be it further resolved, that we call upon our churches and members to pray for persons serving in the armed forces and their families, to pray for persons whom circumstances have caused us to relate to as enemies, to pray for other persons for whom war has caused suffering, and to pray for peace. It was seconded. Chaplain Captain the Rev. Keith Manry presented and explained the petition. There was a time of silent prayer. Petition supported. GC2016.9: Cross Referencing The Book of Discipline with The Book of Resolutions Therefore, be it resolved, that the following sentences be inserted in ¶510.2a of the United Methodist Book of Discipline: a) “All valid resolutions of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church shall be published in each edition of The Book of Resolutions. There shall be a complete subject index and index of Scripture passages to all valid resolutions of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church in each edition of The Book of Resolutions. Every resolution that corresponds to a paragraph in The Book of Discipline shall be listed by number and title at the end of the corresponding Disciplinary subsection to which it relates. In the case of electronic publications, such as, but not limited to, e-books and online versions, the references to resolutions within The Book of Discipline should act as hyperlinks to the text of those resolutions. Resolutions are official expressions of The United Methodist Church for eight years following their adoption, after which time they shall be deemed to have expired unless readopted. Those that have expired shall not be printed in subsequent editions of The Book of Resolutions. The Book of Resolutions shall be made available on the official website of The United Methodist Church.”

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It was seconded. The Rev. Steven Clunn presented and explained the petition. Petition supported. GC2016.12: Licensed Pastors Right to be Elected as Clergy Delegation of General Conference, Jurisdictional Conference and Central Conference and vote on the Constitution Therefore, be it resolved, that ¶602.1.b should be changed to read “Provisional clergy members shall have the right to vote in the annual conference on all matters except including constitutional amendments, election of clergy delegates to the general and jurisdictional or central conferences and except for matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy.”, and Be it further resolved, that ¶602.1.c should be changed to read “Associate and affiliate clergy members shall have the right to vote in the annual conference on all matters except including constitutional amendments, election of clergy delegates to the general and jurisdictional or central conferences, and except matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy…” and Be it further resolved, that ¶602.1.d be changed to read “Full-time and part-time local pastors under appointment to a pastoral charge shall have the right to vote in the annual conference on all matters except including constitutional amendments; election of delegates to the general and jurisdictional or central conferences and except in matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy as long as the local pastors have met two criteria: they have, by either of two options as determined by the annual conference, completed the constitutionally specified level of education; and they have been appointed by the bishop and served for two consecutive years, immediately preceding the election, during which time no withdrawal of the appointed status has occurred. When local pastors are members of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, they have the right to vote at clergy session on matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy (¶ 634.1),” and Be it further resolved, that ¶35. Article IV be changed to read “The clergy delegates to the General Conference and to the jurisdictional or central conference shall be elected from the clergy members in full connection, provisional clergy members, associate and affiliate clergy members, and full-time and part-time local pastors who have completed their educational requirements and have served at least two years prior to election appointed by the bishop, and shall be elected by the clergy members of the annual conference or provisional annual conference who are deacons and elders in full connection, associate members, and those provisional members who have completed all of their educational requirements and local pastors who have completed course of study or an M. Div. degree and have served a minimum of two consecutive years under appointment immediately preceding the election.” Melissa McCarthy presented and explained the petition. It was seconded. There was discussion, with arguments both for and against supporting this petition. Petition supported. To accommodate, several “Orders of the Day,” the remaining petitions will be presented on one ballot to be mailed by the Conference secretary in accordance with the earlier resolution supported under the suspension of the rules. Africa 360 Laurel O’Connor, Africa 360 Coordinator, provided an update of progress made by the Conference on this effort: $38,513 was received in Thursday’s offering, and to date the Conference has reached

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$396,800 toward its goal to raise $2 million. Bishop Webb encouraged each church to bring $1,000 to the 2016 Annual Conference session to support this important ministry. Bishop Webb also modeled the winning “mosquito net fashion show” design as people threw money on the stage. Conference Council on Youth Ministries Bishop Webb introduced the members of CCYM, who provided an update on their many ministries. Emily Allen and Maya Smith are the newly elected leaders. It was noted that the Conference did not just elect one or two youth to General and Jurisdictional Conferences in 2016, the Conference elected seven youth. This news was met with applause. Conference Advance Specials Bishop Webb welcomed the Rev. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding who presented the Conference Advance Specials for adoption. Adopted. District Superintendents recognized Bishop Webb thanked the Rev. Dr. Sung Ho Lee, Superintendent of the Mohawk District, and the Rev. Darryl Barrow, Superintendent of the Crossroads District, for their work on the Cabinet and welcomed the Rev. Abel Roy and the Rev. Nola Anderson, who will be joining the cabinet on July 1. He also announced that the Rev. Dr. Sherri Rood will continue as Dean of the Cabinet, the Rev. Rebekah Sweet will serve as secretary to the extended Cabinet, and the Rev. David Kofahl will serve as secretary to the Appointive Cabinet. Service of Appointments Bishop Webb and the Appointive Cabinet led the Service of Appointments. Acknowledgements Bishop Webb named a long list of people and teams to be thanked for their service during the Annual Conference session. Conference Lay Leader Dr. Scott Johnson thanked Bishop Webb for his leadership. Motion to Adjourn Conference Secretary Hodge moved the following: “The sixth session of the Upper New York Annual Conference be adjourned until we gather on June 2-4, 2016 in Syracuse, N.Y., for the seventh session of the Upper New York Annual Conference. Further, that in matters of importance requiring attention between sessions of the Upper New York Conference, a mail ballot be authorized where the Bishop and a majority of the district superintendents deem that process to be appropriate.” Approved. Service of Ordination – 2 p.m. J.J. Warren and Karen Tenpas, co-leaders of the Conference Council on Youth Ministries, served as Crucifers for the Procession of Clergy. Clergy entered to the singing of Joy to the World and Lift High the Cross. Bishop Webb’s sermon was entitled Called for Change. The following persons were commissioned to perform the duties of the Ministry of Elder: Andy McClaren Anderson Abigail Cady Browka Gary Mark Kubitz

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Penny Lee Lacy Nancy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Raca Chad Michael Sayers Alison Elaine Schmied The following persons were commissioned to perform the duties of the Ministry of Deacon: Rebecca Lynn Naber Carrie Sturtevant Wolfe The following persons were ordained to the Order of Elder: Emily Barner Huyge Douglas P. Mackey Jr. Edith Aletta Poland Geraldine Edith Rapino Carlos Rosa-Laguer Gregory P. Stierheim Heather L. Stierheim Corey Anna Tarreto Turnpenny Bishop Webb and the Rev. Deanna Finch offered the benediction. The Bishop and the newly commissioned and ordained clergy jubilantly led the recession to the singing of The River is Here. Addendum to Minutes Per the rules, Conference members voted by ballot to support or not support 11 petitions to General Conference. To be considered valid, all ballots were to be received at the Conference Office no later than July 17. The ballots were counted by the Conference Secretary and a team of tellers on Monday, July 27. The following is the result of that ballot:

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Actions taken at the 2015 Annual Conference session including all Resolutions & Petitions (in order of passage) Organizational Motion 1. This is the sixth session of the Upper New York Annual Conference held May 27-30, 2015 at the OnCenter in Syracuse, N.Y. 2. The session shall be governed by the rules of General Conference of The United Methodist Church. th Roberts Rules of Order: 10 Edition shall govern all procedural questions where the rules of General Conference cannot be applied. 3. Holy Conferencing affirms our covenant with God and one another. At anytime during the proceedings the Bishop may call for a moment of discernment and prayer before a vote is taken. 4. The printed agenda, available on the website, shall be the official agenda for the Annual Conference session. Questions about the agenda, which shall be the official agenda, may be directed to the Executive Assistant to the Bishop. 5. All reports without recommendations shall be placed on the consent calendar. The Bishop’s Address to the Conference, the Report of the Conference Lay Leader, and the Superintendents’ Report are automatically exempt from this rule. Further, upon proper motion from the floor, any report may be lifted from the consent calendar and placed on the agenda by a one-third vote of the Conference. 6. The roll call of attendance shall be taken from credential cards presented at the time of registration. 7. Lay members are those specified by the 2012 Book of Discipline, ¶32., Article I. Selection of Lay Equalization Members, as required in ¶32, Article I. was determined according to the Rules for Determining and Selecting Lay members to the Annual Conference, adopted by the Committee on Sessions on Feb. 14, 2011. 8. Clergy entitled to vote are those specified by the 2012 Book of Discipline, ¶602, subject to the limitations contained in the same paragraph. 9. The voting area of the Conference [Bar of the Conference] shall be the floor area of the Convention Center. Guest and non-members may be seated in the designated visitor seating area. Persons standing or seated outside the bar of the Conference shall have no voice on legislative matters or balloting. 10. Securing the floor: Conference members wishing to speak to the Conference shall raise their colored placard at their seat and wait to be recognized by the Bishop. When recognized, they shall move to the nearest microphone. Please state your name and your church (laity) or appointment (clergy). 11. In order to ensure the accuracy of the minutes and faithfulness to the intention of the mover, motions and amendments from the floor must be submitted in writing to the secretary of the Conference on a form provided for this purpose. A copy of the written motion or amendment will be provided by the author to the secretary after the amendment has been made. No motion or amendment will be voted on unless it is provided in writing. In order to facilitate this as a motion or amendment is made, members of the Conference staff or volunteers will provide the speaker with the proper form documenting the motion or amendment. The documented motion or amendment will be taken to the

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Conference secretary by the Conference staff or volunteer. A copy will be provided to the author as soon as possible. 12. No person shall speak more than once upon the same question and shall be limited to no more than three minutes, except the maker of the resolution or the chairperson of the agency submitting the resolution, who shall have up to five minutes to open and three minutes to close debate. 13. The Journal Editor shall have sole authority to edit, condense, organize, and print the Upper New York Conference Journal/Yearbook. All material from this session must be submitted in writing by no later than July 1, 2015. 14. The Director of Communications shall be responsible for reporting the general periodicals of The United Methodist Church and secular news media. All references for printing by the Conference official publication shall be subject to editing and condensing by the editor. 15. No material may be distributed within the bar of the Annual Conference sessions without prior review of the Agenda Committee of the UNY Sessions team: Christine Doran, Vicki Putney, and the Rev. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding. 16. As part of the “Circle Conversation” process, all resolutions and petitions that refer to human sexuality will be discussed in conversation circles and voted on without further discussion, debate, or provision for amendment, tabling or referral. A single ballot listing all resolutions and petitions referring to human sexuality will be provided for members to indicate whether to “adopt” or “not adopt” each individual resolution or petition. For this process, the Bishop will declare the “Bar of the Conference.” The Upper New York Annual Conference strongly urges participants in these circle conversation to refrain from wearing objects that indicate their pre-existing stances – one way or another – on these issues during this time so that a spirit of objectivity and openness may be attained during the process. Consent Calendar & Agenda Be it resolved that the Consent Calendar, amended by removing “Commission on Equitable Compensation” and Northeastern Jurisdiction Global Structure Task Force; and Agenda, as presented, be adopted. Conference Board of Pension & Health Benefits #1: Be it resolved that the 2016 Past Service Annuity Rate for pension payment to retired clergy of the Upper New York Conference is to be set at $612 per qualified service year prior to 1982. This is an increase of 2 percent over the 2015 rate in accordance with the Board’s long term funding plan. #2: Be it resolved that the Housing/Rental Exclusion which designates 100 percent of the United Methodist pension, severance, or disability income as housing exclusion in accordance with IRS Code Section 107 is approved for the year Jan. 1, 2016 through Dec. 31, 2016. #3: Approval of the Conference Board of Pension & Health Benefits Report Commission on Equitable Compensation #1: Be it resolved that the minimum base salary, set according to credential for all full-time clergy as follows: Full connection: $39,200

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Provisional: $37,800 Associate $37,100 FT LP completed Course of Study or M. Div.: $36,400 FT Local Pastor: $35,000 (Less than full time appointments shall receive a base salary pro-rated according to the appointment.) #2: Be it resolved that the minimum base salary for a clergy member in full connection be $39,200. #3: Be it resolved that, in addition to the base salary, an additional amount for years of service be paid based on the goal of attaining 1 percent of minimum salary per year of full-time equivalent service for up to 25 years: Full

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#4: Be it resolved that an additional $500 be paid for each additional church on the pastoral charge (over one), not adjusted for part time appointments. #5: Be it resolved that all churches are strongly encouraged to offer a gross salary increase of no less than the percentage increase in Conference Average Compensation (.8 percent for 2016) in order to account for increases in the costs of living. Churches are encouraged to consider further raises based on exceptional service. #6: Approval of Housing Policy with revisions. (See page 343) #7: Approval of Moving Policy with revisions. (See page 356) #8: Approval of the Equitable Compensation Report. Human Sexuality Resolutions & Petitions GC2016.3 Same Sex Marriage Whereas, The United Methodist Church is divided around the issue of same sex marriage on the basis of Biblical authority and interpretation and conscience and agreement is not in view; and Whereas, The United Methodist Church under other names excluded African-Americans from geographical and integrated conferences and women from the clergy and later changed The Book of Discipline to include them; and Whereas, communication about this issue is uncommon and often polarizing; Therefore, be it resolved that United Methodist Elders, Licensed Local Pastors, and United Methodist churches may choose to conduct or allow to be conducted on their premises same-sex marriage; and Be it further resolved that United Methodist Elders, Licensed Local Pastors, and United Methodist churches may choose to conduct or allow to be conducted on their premises same-sex marriage; and Be it further resolved that United Methodist ordained, consecrated, and licensed clergy may be married to same or opposite sex partners and have all the rights of such marriage and conduct their lives without discrimination; and

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Be it further resolved that each AC session will provide an ongoing, annual forum to educate congregations, clergy, and lay servants about the issues around gay marriage and have dialogue around the issue; and Be it further resolved that each AC session will have a diversity officer and team assigned to promote diversity, including racial, ethnic, nationality, gender, sexual-orientation, gender identity, age, and difference in ability within each Annual Conference session. GCGC2016.4: A Faithful Compromise: Providing Jurisdictional & Central Conference Authority to Resolve The Dilemma Regarding The Ordination of Self-Avowed Practicing Homosexuals Whereas, deep divisions are evident in The United Methodist Church community with respect to the question of whether to permit the ordination of self-avowed practicing homosexuals; and Whereas, the unity of The United Methodist Church is threatened by such divisions; and Whereas, many effective and faithful potential clergypersons, homosexual and otherwise, are choosing to enter other denominations as a direct result of the current United Methodist prohibition against the ordination of selfavowed practicing homosexuals; and Whereas, people of faith can and do legitimately disagree concerning the proper interpretation and meaning of the theological and biblical bases underlying the statement currently found in The Book of Discipline that, “The practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching”[¶161(F)]; and Whereas, throughout the United States and in many parts of the central conferences recognized civil liberty permits the practice of homosexuality; and Whereas, throughout The Book of Discipline The Church makes clear that civil liberties are to be respected, stating “All persons, regardless of…sexual orientation, are entitled to have their human and civil rights ensured…” [¶161(F)] and “Certain basic human rights and civil liberties are due all persons. We are committed to supporting those rights and liberties for all persons, regardless of sexual orientation.” [¶162(J)]; and Whereas, by permitting homosexuals to be ordained so long as they are not “self-avowed” (as that term is currently defined) or “practicing” The Book of Discipline: • Contradicts its own assumption “…that sexuality is God’s good gift to all persons.” [¶161(F)] • encourages homosexual clergy to be dishonest as to their sexual orientation and their sexual practices; • is inconsistent with The Church’s stated goal of granting equal rights regardless of Sexual Orientation [see ¶162(J)] and implies that clergy are not entitled to the same equal rights as other members of The Church; and Whereas, central conferences are currently permitted to adapt particular sections of The Book of Discipline “…to more fruitfully accomplish our mission in various contexts” [¶101]; and Whereas, jurisdictional conferences are the equivalent bodies within the United States and should have the same right to adapt The Book of Discipline to more faithfully accomplish their mission within their contexts; and Whereas, Section IV. Article V [¶27] and Section V. Article IV. [¶31] of our constitution currently give to the General Conference the right to confer powers and duties to the jurisdictional and central conferences. Therefore, be it resolved that ¶304.3 of The Book of Discipline is amended to read, “While persons set apart by The Church for ordained ministry are subject to all the frailties of the human condition and the pressures of society, they are required to maintain the highest standards of holy living in the world. The practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching. Therefore s Self-avowed practicing homosexuals are not to be certified as candidates, ordained as ministers, or appointed to serve in The United Methodist Church. except in jurisdictions or

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central conferences that have determined that self-avowed practicing homosexuals may be certified as candidates, ordained as ministers, or appointed to serve in The United Methodist Church.” And be it further resolved that the language in ¶ 2702.1, (a), and (b) of The Book of Discipline be amended as “A bishop, clergy member of an annual conference (¶370), local pastor, clergy on honorable or administrative location, or diaconal minister may be tried when charged (subject to the statute of limitations in ¶2702.4) with one or more the following offenses: (a) immorality including but not limited to, not being celibate in singleness or not faithful in a heterosexual marriage; (b) practices declared by The United Methodist Church to be incompatible with Christian teachings, including but not limited to: being a self-avowed practicing homosexual in jurisdictions or central conferences that have not determined, pursuant to ¶ 304.3, that self-avowed practicing homosexuals may be certified as candidates, ordained as ministers, or appointed to serve in The United Methodist Church; or conducting ceremonies which celebrate homosexual unions; or performing same-sex wedding ceremonies;…” GC2016.5: A Faithful Compromise: Providing Jurisdictional & Central Conference Authority To Resolve The Dilemma Regarding Same-Sex Marriage Whereas, deep divisions are evident in The United Methodist Church community with respect to the question of whether ministers should be permitted to conduct ceremonies that celebrate homosexual unions and same-sex weddings or whether such ceremonies should be permitted in church facilities; and Whereas, such deep divisions are clearly demonstrated by the ever increasing number of incidents of ecclesial disobedience with respect to this issue resulting in public trials and diversion of resources from the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world; and Whereas, the unity of The United Methodist Church is threatened by such divisions; and Whereas, same-sex marriage is now legal in more than 35 states in the United States, and in many cases, that legality was brought about by decisions of federal courts determining that any ban on same-sex marriage denies a fundamental right to all same-sex couples who seek to marry; and the fundamental civil liberty to marry regardless of sexual orientation is so fundamental that it cannot be denied by a vote of the people in the state; and Whereas, same-sex marriage is also legal in a number of the countries within the central conferences; and Whereas, throughout The Book of Discipline The Church makes clear that: • “All persons, regardless of … sexual orientation, are entitled to have their human and civil rights ensured…” [¶161(F)] • “We will seek to live together in Christian community, welcoming, forgiving and loving one another, as Christ has loved and accepted us. We implore families and churches not to reject or condemn lesbian and gay members and friends.” [¶161 (F)] • “Certain basic human rights and civil liberties are due all persons. We are committed to supporting those rights and liberties for all persons, regardless of sexual orientation.” [¶162 (J)]; and Whereas, people of faith can and do legitimately disagree concerning the proper interpretation and meaning of the theological and biblical bases underlying the proper stance with regard to this issue as set forth in The Book of Discipline; and Whereas, central conferences are currently permitted to adapt particular sections of The Book of Discipline “…to more fruitfully accomplish our mission in various contexts.” [¶101]; and Whereas, jurisdictional conferences are the equivalent bodies within the United States and should have the same right to adapt The Book of Discipline to more faithfully accomplish their mission within their contexts; and

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Whereas, Section IV. Article V [¶27] and Section V. Article IV. [¶31] of our constitution currently give to the General Conference the right to confer powers and duties to the jurisdictional and central conferences. Therefore, be it resolved that ¶341.6 of The Book of Discipline be amended to read in its entirety as “Ceremonies that celebrate homosexual unions shall not be conducted by our ministers and shall not be conducted in our churches. except in jurisdictions or central conferences which have determined that the celebration of homosexual unions and/or performance of same-sex wedding ceremonies may be conducted by ministers in that jurisdiction or central conference and/or may occur in churches within that jurisdiction or central conference. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an individual minister shall not be required to celebrate homosexual unions or perform same-sex wedding ceremonies merely because the minister is serving a church located in a jurisdiction or central conference that has permitted the celebration of homosexual unions or the performance of same-sex wedding ceremonies by ministers within that jurisdiction or central conference. And be it further resolved that the language in ¶2702.1(b) of The Book of Discipline be amended to read “practices declared by The United Methodist Church to be incompatible with Christian teachings, including but not limited to: being a self-avowed practicing homosexual; or conducting ceremonies which celebrate homosexual unions; or performing same-sex wedding ceremonies in jurisdictions or central conferences that have not determined, pursuant to ¶341.6, that the celebration of homosexual unions and/or the performance of same-sex wedding ceremonies may be conducted by ministers and/or in churches in that jurisdiction or central conference;” GC2016.6: Human Sexuality Whereas, in ¶104, General Rules of The United Methodist Church, The Nature, Design, and General Rules of Our United States, 2. First of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2012, John Wesley instructs us to do “no harm,” and further, secondly that we should “do good,” especially to them that are of the household of faith or groaning to be;” and Whereas, we have witnessed the harm done to those who are not heterosexual, and to those who love them, by some members of our community in response to ¶161F, ¶2702, ¶613.19, ¶806.9, ¶304.3, and ¶310.2d of The Book of Discipline, and Whereas, in ¶105, our theological task is described as “both critical and constructive. It is critical in that we test various expressions of faith by asking: Are they true? Appropriate? Clear? Cogent? Credible? Are they based on love?” Further, it is “constructive in that every generation must appropriate creatively the wisdom of the past and seek God in their midst in order to think afresh about God, revelation, sin, redemption, worship, the church, freedom, justice, moral responsibility, and other significant theological concerns. Our summons is to understand and receive the gospel promises in our troubled and uncertain times;” and Whereas, in ¶105, we are also directed to be guided in this task by Scripture, read within the believing community, interpreted in the context of the whole, drawing upon “the careful historical, literary, and textual studies of recent years.” Further, while acknowledging the primacy of Scripture ... our attempts to grasp its meaning always involve tradition, experience, and reason;” and Whereas, in ¶105, we also are advised that “Our experience interacts with Scripture. We read Scripture in light of the conditions and events that help shape who we are, and we interpret our experience in terms of Scripture;” and Whereas, in ¶105, we are additionally advised to “…ask questions of faith and seek to understand God’s action and will” and, further, to “…relate our witness to the full range human knowledge, experience and service;” and Whereas, there, across the connection the United Methodist denomination has always recognized that we may not all have identical interpretations of scripture, and yet, we often agree to disagree on those varying interpretations; and

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Whereas, across our global Church, we live with a variety of cultural perspectives relative to human sexuality and sexual orientation; and, accordingly, Whereas, we are not of one mind with regard to expressions of human sexuality and gender identification or the God-given nature of the differences regarding sexuality; and Whereas, there is a need to give careful consideration to the many scientific advances in the understanding of human sexuality since 1972, Therefore, be it resolved that ¶161F be amended to read, “Although all persons are sexual beings whether or not they are married, sexual relations are affirmed only with the covenant of monogamous, heterosexual marriage within a covenantal relationship.”, Be it further resolved that ¶161F reads, “We affirm that all persons are individuals of sacred worth, created in the image of God. All persons need the ministry of The Church in their struggles for human fulfillment as well as the spiritual and emotional care of a fellowship that enables reconciling relationships with God, with others, and with self. The United Methodist Church does not condone the practice of homosexuality and considers this practice incompatible with Christian teaching. We affirm that God’s grace is available to all. We will seek to live together in Christian community, welcoming, forgiving, and loving one another, as Christ has loved and accepted us. We implore families and churches not to reject or condemn lesbian and gay members and friends to welcome all who come earnestly seeking a home in a Christian community. We commit ourselves to be in ministry for and with all persons.”, and Be it further resolved that ¶2702 be amended to read, “A bishop, clergy member of an annual conference (¶370), local pastor, clergy on honorable or administrative location, or diaconal minister may be tried when charged (subject to the statute of limitations in ¶2702.4)* with one or more of the following offenses: (a) immorality including but not limited to, not being celibate in singleness or not faithful in a heterosexual marriage covenantal relationship; (b) practices declared by The United Methodist Church to be incompatible with Christian teachings, including but not limited to: being a self-avowed practicing homosexual; or conducting ceremonies which celebrate homosexual unions; or performing same-sex wedding ceremonies**; (c) (b) crime; (d) (c) disobedience to the order and discipline of The United Methodist Church; (e) (d) dissemination of doctrines contrary to the established standards of doctrine of The United Methodist Church; (f) (e) relationships and/or behavior that undermines the ministry of another pastor; (g) (f) child abuse; (h) (g) sexual abuse; (i) (h) sexual misconduct or (j) (i) harassment, including, but not limited to racial and/or sexual harassment; or (k) (j) racial or gender discrimination.”, and Be it further resolved that ¶613.19 be deleted in its entirety, and Be it further resolved that ¶806.9 be deleted in its entirety, and Be it further resolved that ¶304.3 be amended to read “While persons set apart by the church for ordained ministry are subject to all the frailties of the human condition and the pressures of society, they are required to maintain the highest standards of holy living in the world.The practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching. Therefore, self-avowed practicing homosexuals are not to be certified as candidates, ordained 2 as ministers, or appointed to serve in The United Methodist Church. ” , and Be it further resolved that ¶310.2d be amended to read “agree for the sake of the mission of Jesus Christ in the world and the most effective witness of the gospel, and in consideration of their influence as clergy, to make a complete dedication of themselves to the highest ideals of the Christian life as set forth in ¶¶103-105; 160-166. To this end that shall agree to exercise responsible self-control by personal habits conducive to bodily health, mental and emotional maturity, fidelity in marriage covenantal relationship and celibacy in singleness, social 3 responsibility, and growth in grace and the knowledge and love of God . Where possible, the local church is encouraged to assist candidates with the expenses of candidacy;”

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GC2016.10: Reconciliation Rationale Amend The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church to bring it into greater consistency with God’s love for us, as expressed in the Bible and experienced by our receipt of His grace; to help us in our struggle to love God with the completeness called for in the Bible; and to strengthen our love for each other and our neighbors as a response to the love and grace that we continually receive from God. Whereas, the Scriptures teach us that our first obligation as Christians is to love the Lord our God with all our heart and soul and might (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 22:37; Mark 12:29; Luke 10:27); and Whereas, the Scriptures provide us with the explanation for this obligation, that “God is love” (1 John 4:8); and Whereas, the Scriptures make it clear that we cannot love God unless we “love our neighbors as [we love] ourselves” (Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 22:38; Mark 12:31; Luke 10:27, 29-37; 1 John 4:20-21); and Whereas, the Scriptures teach us that we are all the same in God’s sight (1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 5:6; 6:15); and Whereas, the Scriptures admonish us not to be judgmental of each other (Matthew 7:1-2; Luke 6:37) because judgment belongs to God (Ezekiel 20:35-36; Romans 2:1-5, 16); and Whereas, in The Constitution [of The United Methodist Church], Division One, ¶4 Article IV, The United Methodist Church has declared itself to be a part of “the church universal, which is one Body in Christ;” and Whereas, in accordance with the Constitution [of The United Methodist Church] Division One, ¶4 Article IV, and in accordance ¶¶214-242 of The Book of Discipline, all baptized persons are invited into the membership of, and participation in, the mission and ministries of The United Methodist Church; to receive the blessings and graces, which God provides through His Church; and to enter into the discipleship “of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world;” and Whereas, in ¶161F, 304.3, and 2702.1 of The Book of Discipline, there are judgmental statements concerning certain specific conducts and/or practices, judging (contrary to the cited Scriptures), identifying, and describing these conducts and/or practices as being “incompatible with Christian teachings;” and Whereas, in violation of the Constitution and other parts of The Book of Discipline, members of The United Methodist Church who are said, thought, and/or judged to be involved in the conducts and/or practices identified in ¶¶ 161F, 304.3, and 2702.1 as being “incompatible with Christian teachings”, are relegated to “second class membership” by being denied and proscribed from ordination into the ministry of, and from marriage to persons of their choice in, the Church of which they are members; Therefore, be it resolved that the judgmental phrase “incompatible with Christian teachings” and all verbiage immediately related thereto, ¶161F of The Book of Discipline, be deleted as follows, “Human Sexuality - We affirm that sexuality is God’s good gift to all persons. We call everyone to responsible stewardship of this sacred gift.

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Although all persons are sexual beings whether or not they are married, sexual relations are affirmed only with the covenant of monogamous, heterosexual marriage. We deplore all forms of commercialization, abuse, and exploitation of sex. We call for strict global enforcement of laws prohibiting the sexual exploitation of children and for adequate protection, guidance, and counseling for abused children. All persons, regardless of age, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation, are entitled to have their human and civil rights ensured and to be protected against violence. The Church should support the family in providing age-appropriate education regarding sexuality to children, youth, and adults. “…We affirm that all persons are individuals of sacred worth, created in the image of God. All persons need the ministry of the Church in their struggles for human fulfillment, as well as the spiritual and emotional care of a fellowship that enables reconciling relationships with God, with others, and with self. The United Methodist Church does not condone the practice of homosexuality and considers this practice incompatible with Christian teaching. We affirm that God’s grace is available to all.”, and Be it further resolved that the judgmental phrase “incompatible with Christian teachings”, and all verbiage immediately related thereto, be deleted from ¶304.3 of The Book of Discipline; “While persons set apart by the Church for ordained ministry are subject to all the frailties of the human condition and the pressures of society, they are required to maintain the highest standards of holy living in the world. The practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching. Therefore self-avowed practicing homosexuals are not to be certified as candidates, ordained as ministers, or appointed to serve in The United Methodist Church; and Be it further resolved that ¶2702.1 of The Book of Discipline be amended to read “ A bishop, clergy member of an annual conference (¶ 370), local pastor, clergy on honorable or administrative location, or diaconal minister may be tried when charged (subject to the statute of limitations in ¶ 2702.4) with none or more of the following offenses: (a) immorality including but not limited to, not being celibate in singleness or not faithful in a heterosexual marriage; (b) practices declared by The United Methodist Church to be incompatible with Christian teachings, including but not limited to being a self-avowed avowed practicing homosexual; or conducting ceremonies which celebrate homosexual unions; or performing same sex wedding ceremonies; (c) (b) crime; (d) (c) disobedience to the order and discipline of The United Methodist Church; (e) (d) dissemination of doctrines contrary to the established standards of doctrine of The United Methodist Church; (f) (e) relationships and/or behavior that undermines the ministry of another pastor; (g) (f) child abuse; (h) (g) sexual abuse; (i) (h) sexual misconduct; or (j) (i) harassment, including, but not limited to racial and/or sexual harassment; or (k) (j) racial or gender discrimination.” GC2016.11: Removing Hurtful Language Whereas, to date, no peer reviewed protocols are endorsed by which one can change sexual orientation, and Whereas, to date, no scholar has provided a method hermeneutic by which the Bible can be taught as wrong about slavery, wrong about the rights of women, wrong about a heliocentric universe, wrong about the age of the earth, wrong about multiple marriage, wrong about evolution, wrong about the cause of leprosy, and wrong about eating shrimp … but right about homosexuality, and Whereas, human acts causing no harm to any person, including one’s self, family, community, faith, or vocation can hardly be called sinful, and

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Whereas, gay people who have been rejected experience real and lasting harm (verified by many peer-reviewed medical and psychological journals), and Whereas, there is increasing agreement that being gay is not incompatible with Christian teaching, and Whereas, our Church stands, and grievously so, at the brink of breaking asunder over a matter unlikely to be resolved anytime soon. Therefore be it resolved that The Book of Discipline delete the following words from ¶161F, “The United Methodist Church does not condone the practice of homosexuality and considers this practice incompatible with Christian teaching.”

Results from Mail Ballot Petition

Title/Description

Yes

Abstain

Divest from Caterpillar, Motorola Solutions, and Hewlett Packard after years of corporate engagement

553

370

Establishing a Screen to Remove and Avoid Investments in Illegal Settlements on Occupied Land

736

202

GC2016.15

Opposition to Torture

873

GC2016.16

Removing Prejudice Against Ministerial Candidates with Disabilities

844

GC2016.17

Non-Discrimination in UMC Employee Disability Benefits

814

GC2016.18

Not Additional, but Required Additional Member of Joint Committee on Clergy Medical Leave

715

186

GC2016.19

Non-Discrimination in Disability Compensation

858

GC2016.20

Ensure Accessibility of Conference Meetings

887

GC2016.21

Do Not Invest in Petroleum, Coal or Natural Gas

462

469

GC2016.22

Create Petroleum and Natural Gas Investment Screens

511

369

GC2016.23

Avoid Investment in the Production of Petroleum, Coal and Natural Gas

473

414

GC2016.13

GC2016.14

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UNYAC2015.1: Resolution Concerning the General Conference & Homosexuality Whereas, according to the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church, ¶161F “The United Methodist Church does not condone the practice of homosexuality and considers this practice incompatible with Christian teaching.” and Whereas, two "agree to disagree" proposals were soundly defeated during separate votes by the nearly 1,000 delegates gathered for The United Methodist Church's 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Fla., therefore, keeping the current discriminatory disciplinary language, and Whereas, one defeated 2012 proposal would have changed The Book of Discipline simply to say that gays and lesbians are "people of sacred worth" and that church members “differ about whether homosexual practices (are) contrary to the will of God,” and Whereas, at least 15 regional annual conferences have rejected the denomination’s stance on homosexuality, and Whereas, 35 states now allow gay marriage, and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church ¶340 2a.3a states that the decision to perform the ceremony shall be the right and responsibility of the pastor “in accordance with the laws of the state and the rules of The United Methodist Church.” and Whereas, “one of the top reasons 59 percent of young adults with a Christian background have left the church is because they perceive the church to be too exclusive, particularly regarding their LGBT friends” (Kinnaman, David, You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church...and Rethinking Faith), and Whereas, many United Methodists in the United States, as well as persons from other countries, acknowledge that the Church is divided on this issue but feel that current discriminatory disciplinary language is harmful not only to the groups that it attacks but also to the future of the Church, as such language is alienating to both present and future members, and Whereaas, a resolution very similar to this one was presented and passed by the North Carolina Conference in 2013, Therefore, be it resolved that the 2015 Upper New York Annual Conference session, gathered in Syracuse, N.Y., implores its delegates to the 2016 General Conference to change the language used in the Social Principles and to affirm the place of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) members within the Church, including access both to marriage and to ordination. Conference Board of Trustees Title: “Defense and Indemnification of Conference Trustees and Officers” Whereas, the Conference is led by the Resident Area Bishop and administratively organized into various boards and agencies in accordance with The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church in order to effectively carry out its denominational mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world; and Whereas, the Conference encourages meaningful participation of a broad and diverse group of individuals in fiduciary service as trustees, officers, and representatives of boards and agencies, all of whom are called upon to implement the vision of the Conference, through prayerful discernment, judgment, and discretion; and Whereas, the Conference desires to encourage, protect, and care for those who are called to serve as trustees, officers, and representatives of boards and agencies;

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Therefore, be it resolved that to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Conference will indemnify its trustees, officers, and members of all other Conference boards and agencies created and organized pursuant to paragraphs 601 through 672 of The Book of Discipline (such individuals hereinafter collectively referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Conference Fiduciariesâ&#x20AC;?) from criminal and civil liability, including the payment of defense costs and will maintain adequate insurance to provide this defense and indemnification; and Be it further resolved that Conference fiduciaries shall not be personally liable to the Conference for monetary damages because of their breach of duty as trustees, officers, or other representative capacity unless such liability is based upon a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to the Conference fiduciary that establishes: (i) that the act or omission of the subject individual was in bad faith or involved intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of the law; (ii) that the Conference Fiduciary personally gained a financial profit or other advantage to which the trustee or officer was not legally entitled; or (iii) that the act or omission of the Conference Fiduciary knowingly violated the New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law; and Be it futher resolved that if the New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law or other statute is amended to authorize further limitation, elimination of liability of Conference fiduciaries the limitation, or elimination of personal liability established by this resolution shall be further expanded to the fullest extent permitted by the amended law. Discontinued and Abandoned Churches Broadway UMC Therefore be it resolved, that the Broadway United Methodist Church of Rensselaer is discontinued; and Be it further resolved, that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by the Broadway UMC is hereby vested in the Conference Trustees, and that the Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and Be it further resolved, that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the Broadway UMC, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Conference; and Be it further resolved, that the membership of the Broadway UMC is hereby transferred to other United Methodist churches as the individual members select. Buckton UMC Therefore be it resolved, that the Buckton United Methodist Church is discontinued; and Be it further resolved, that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by the Buckton UMC is hereby vested in the Conference Trustees, and that the Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and Be it further resolved that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the Buckton UMC, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Annual Conference; and Be it further resolved that the membership of the Buckton UMC is hereby transferred to other United Methodist churches as the individual members select.

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Coventry UMC Therefore be it resolved that the Coventry United Methodist Church is discontinued; and Be it futher resolved that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by the Coventry United Methodist Church be sold to a newly incorporating independent congregation and the remaining financial assets be added to the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Conference is hereby vested in the Annual Conference Trustees, and that the Annual Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate; and Be it further resolved that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the Coventry United Methodist Church, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Annual Conference; and Be it further resolved that the membership of the Coventry United Methodist Church is hereby withdrawn from The United Methodist church. Erieville UMC Therefore be it resolved that the Erieville United Methodist Church is discontinued; and Be it further resolved that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the Erieville UMC, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Conference; and Be it further resolved that, as necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, the Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and Be it further that the membership of the Erieville UMC is hereby transferred to the Nelson United Methodist Church or other United Methodist churches as the individual members select. Fowlerville UMC Therefore be it resolved that the Fowlerville United Methodist Church is discontinued; and Be it further resolved that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by the Fowlerville United Methodist Church is hereby vested in the Annual Conference Trustees, and that the Annual Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; Be it further resolved that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the Fowlerville United Methodist Church, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Annual Conference; and Be it further resolved that the membership of the Fowlerville United Methodist Church is hereby transferred to other United Methodist churches as the individual members select. Granby Center UMC Therefore be it resolved that the Granby Center United Methodist Church is discontinued; and Be it further resolved that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the Granby Center UMC, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Conference; and Be it further resolved that, as necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, the Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and

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Be it further that the membership of the Granby Center UMC is hereby transferred to the Hannibal United Methodist Church or other United Methodist churches as the individual members select. Hagaman UMC Therefore be it resolved that the Hagaman United Methodist Church is discontinued; and Be it further resolved that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by the Hagaman UMC is hereby vested in the Conference Trustees, and that the Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and Be it further resolved that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the Hagaman UMC, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Conference; and Be it further resolved, that the membership of the Hagaman UMC is hereby transferred to other United Methodist churches as the individual members select. North Gainesville United Methodist Church Therefore be it resolved that the North Gainesville UMC is discontinued; and Be it further resolved that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by the North Gainesville UMC is hereby vested in the Conference Trustees, and that the Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and Be it further resolved that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the North Gainesville UMC, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Conference; and Be it futher resolved, that the membership of the North Gainesville UMC is hereby transferred to other United Methodist churches as the individual members select. Syracuse: Rockefeller UMC Therefore be it resolved that the Syracuse: Rockefeller United Methodist Church is discontinued; and Be it further resolved that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by the Syracuse: Rockefeller United Methodist Church is hereby vested in the Annual Conference Trustees, and that the Annual Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and Be it further resolved that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the Syracuse: Rockefeller United Methodist Church, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Annual Conference; and Be it further resolved that the membership of the Syracuse: Rockefeller United Methodist Church is hereby transferred to the Manlius United Methodist Church, or other United Methodist churches as the individual members select.

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Solvay UMC Therefore be it resolved that the Solvay United Methodist Church is discontinued; and Be it further resolved that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by the Solvay UMC is hereby vested in the Conference Trustees, and that the Conference Trustees are authorized to lease the church building to Casa de Dios, an newly incorporated faith community in The United Methodist Church, on the terms recommended by the Crossroads district superintendent; and Be it further resolved that the Conference Trustees are further authorized, and not in limitation to their authority to lease the church building to Casa de Dios, to convey the former Solvay UMC real property to the newly incorporated faith community for no monetary consideration, upon consultation with and consent of the new faith communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s district superintendent; and Be it further resolved that, as necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, the Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and Be it further that the membership of the Solvay UMC is hereby transferred to the Syracuse: Christ Community United Methodist Church or other United Methodist churches as the individual members select. Union Valley UMC Therefore be it resolved that the Union Valley United Methodist Church is discontinued; and Be it further resolved that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by the Union Valley United Methodist Church is hereby vested in the Annual Conference Trustees; and Be it further resolved that the Annual Conference Trustees shall, as recommended by the District Superintendent, first consider selling the real estate to a newly incorporating independent congregation, and Be it further resolved that the Annual Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in their discretion; and Be it further resolved that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the Union Valley United Methodist Church, including the net proceeds of the sale to the newly incorporating independent congregation or another party, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Annual Conference; and Be it further resolved that the membership of the Union Valley United Methodist Church is hereby withdrawn from The United Methodist Church. Election of Trustees Election of Trustees was conducted by paper ballot, as required by the State of New York. The following were elected: The Rev. Richard Barling, Class of 2017; the Rev. Barbara Brewer, Class of 2017; Howard Simonin, Class of 2017; Peter Abdella, Class of 2019; and Christopher McNinch, Class of 2019. Trustees Report Approval of the Conference Trustees Report

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Clergy Ballot â&#x20AC;&#x153;Following the election of the first two jurisdictional delegates, the next clergy ballot will be the last clergy ballot taken, and the top six vote-receivers will become our clergy Jurisdictional delegates and alternates.â&#x20AC;? (voted on by eligible clergy only) Nominations Report Approval of the Conference Leadership Development/Nominations Report Conference Council on Finance & Administration 2016 Budget: Be it Resolved that the 2016 Ministry Share Budget be set at $10,079,236. CF&A Report: Approval of the Council on Finance and Administration Report Adjustments to Agenda Be it resolved that all unresolved resolutions and petitions for General Conference and the UNYAC session be placed on a ballot for yes or no votes and mailed to each Conference member by June 30. Each ballot must be signed by the delegate/member and returned to the secretary of the Conference by July 17. The results of the votes will be posted on the Conference website by Aug. 7 and entered in to official record of the sixth session of the Annual Conference. Suspension of Rules for Debate Be it resolved that the rules be suspended to allow for the following: 1. Debate for each petition and resolution be limited to one speech for and one speech against, and that each of these speeches be granted a maximum of two minutes. 2. Submitter of the resolution or petition under consideration be granted two minutes to speak prior to debate and one minute post debate. The submitter shall be in addition to the speeches for and against. 3. An individual be permitted to speak to only one of the resolutions or petitions before us. 4. An intentional moment of silent prayerful reflection prior to the vote being taken for the resolution or petition. Upper New York Annual Conference Resolutions UNYAC2015.6: Income Inequality Be it resolved that UNYAC 2015.6 Income Inequality be referred to the Social Holiness Team. UNYAC2015.7: Creation of Bridging Team Whereas, our Conference and denomination have become winner take all, even when the majority is small; and Whereas, we have mirrored our United States Congress in becoming polarized to such a degree there is little opportunity for compromise, never mind consensus; and Whereas, we have addressed conflicts with behind-the-scenes alliance-building that has emphasized difference rather than commonality; and Whereas, Conference conflict resolution trainings have called for win-win solutions rather than win-lose solutions; and

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Whereas, simply voting and determining the outcome does not indicate the whole voice of the Conference but the “winning” voice; and Whereas, Jesus has prayed for us, his disciples, that we shall be one; and Whereas, John Wesley has called for unity is essentials and charity in differences. Therefore, be it resolved that the Conference Leadership Team will create a bridge team that would seek to create civil discussion by the entire Conference around divisive issues such as authority of the Bible, human sexuality, marriage, ordination, and Israel/Palestine (implement the fall of 2015). UNYAC 2-15.8 – Creation of Voting Process and Process of Reporting Outcome of Votes – Referred to Sessions UNYAC 2015.9: Resolution to Support the Turtle Island Trust and the People of Ganienkeh Whereas, it has been "resolved that being justified by faith, we will honor as sacred those practices that: call us back to the sacredness of Native people, affirm as beautiful their identity among the world's peoples; lead us into right relationship with our Creator, creation, and those around us; and call us into holy living. We call upon the world, the church, The United Methodist Church, and the people of The United Methodist Church to receive the gifts of Native people as people of God." (#3334), and Whereas, it has been "resolved, that The United Methodist Church begin a process of healing relationships with indigenous persons to continue through the quadrennium and beyond that necessarily includes such activities as study guides and resources; self-examination, discovering the ongoing impact of historic traumas; confessing our own participation in the continuing effects of that trauma, building relationships with indigenous persons wherever we, the Church, are; building those relationships through listening and being present with indigenous persons, working beside indigenous persons to seek solutions to current problems . . . ." (#3324), and Whereas, it has been "further resolved, that the General Conference recommends that local churches develop similar statements of confession as a way of fostering a deep sense of community with Native Americans and encourages the members of our Church to stand in solidarity on these important issues and to provide mediation when appropriate for ongoing negotiations with state and federal agencies regarding these matters." (#3322), and Whereas, the People of Ganienkeh and the Turtle Island Trust have made possible, for hundreds of visitors of all ages, life-enhancing learning and relationship building experiences. In their minds the Ganienkehagas are there forever. It is our hope to provide this for many generations to come, and Whereas, the Turtle Island Trust, through the efforts of its Trustees, has been a vehicle for peace on all sides, and Whereas, the "Act of Repentance" requires that the Church will never again remain silent when it is called to speak. Therefore, be it resolved that the Upper New York Conference, representing more than 900 churches and with 168,000 members, in light of our Act of Repentance journey, support the people of Ganienkeh Territory and the Turtle Island Trust in their ongoing efforts to establish peace with justice. This Annual Conference session, in light of the urgency of this present historic moment, asks the Governor, the Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, and the Attorney General, the Honorable Eric T. Schneiderman, to exercise the leadership required to ensure peace and justice for all by honoring the Turtle Island Trust Agreement. This agreement, which came into being in 1977 through the efforts of then-Secretary of State Mario Cuomo, established the Turtle Island Trust as a tax-exempt charitable land trust through which the people of New York and people of the Ganienkeh Territory resolved their differences in peace and with dignity for all, and

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Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent, by the Conference Secretary, to the Governor and Attorney General of New York state. UNYAC2015.10: Fruits of Repentance- An End to the Celebration of Columbus Day Whereas, Christopher Columbus failed to treat the Native Peoples of the Americas with respect, and Whereas, he engaged in human trafficking, and Whereas, he used his influence to establish a culture of sexual exploitation of children and minors of Native American descent by adults of European descent, and Whereas, he established systems of forced labor resulting in the destruction of cultures and untold suffering for millions of individuals, and Whereas, he engaged in brutal collective corporal punishment, the deliberate repression of Native American cultural expression, and other acts we now correctly name as genocide, and Whereas, he established a culture of exploitation of the earth that continues to dishonor and often destroy God’s living creation. Therefore, be it resolved that "Columbus Day" will no longer be recognized by the people of the Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church. Our Conference offices and local churches will either not observe this holiday or will initiate organizational conversations designed to rename and re-purpose this holiday in accordance with our United Methodist Social Principles (The Book of Discipline ¶162 and 162a), and Be it further resolved that the Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church designates our Conference Leadership Team, in consultation with our Committee on Native American Ministries, to provide and distribute to our local churches a liturgy designed to enact the spiritual dimensions of our choice to cease participating in the celebration of Columbus. Our repentance, petitions for God’s forgiveness, and return to God’s word for visions of the relationships God desires will take place in worship on the Sunday closest to the second Monday in October, and Be it futher resolved that the Upper New York Conference, its committees, districts, and local churches are encouraged and directed to invest our relational influence at regional, local, and personal levels towards the initiation of conversations intended to awaken the conscience of God’s people to the benefits of turning away from the legacy of Columbus. UNYAC2015.12 – Health Insurance for All Clergy and Local Pastors “

Whereas, 1 Corinthians 9:13-14 states, Don’t you know that those who serve in the temple get their food from the temple, and that those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the altar? In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel” (NIV); and Whereas, currently part-time clergy and local pastors do not have access to health insurance through the Conference; and Whereas, the 2014 provisions of the Affordable Care Act requires all persons in the United States to have health insurance; and Whereas, the Conference does not have statistics on the health insurance carrier of part time clergy and local pastors,

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Therefore, be it resolved that the Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits explore the option of providing health insurance for all part-time clergy and local pastors; students appointed to attend school for their studies; and students appointed to charges (part- or full-time) while completing their studies; and Be it further resolved that the Conference survey each charge to determine by category where each clergy and local pastor obtain health insurance and the affordability of that health insurance. The categories are as follows: Healthflex; covered under spouse’s plan; covered by both Healthflex and spouse’s plan, state insurance/not Medicare; Medicare; other. UNYAC2015.14 -- Protecting Seneca Lake Whereas, old unlined salt caverns are dangerous vessels for the storage of flammable gases (as was illustrated in Hutchison, Kan., when salt cavern-stored natural gas leaked through subterranean fissures and fractures and caused deadly explosions seven miles away) and can also be structurally unstable (as was illustrated by the 1994 collapse of a salt cavern in Livingston County, N.Y., in a calamity that included sinkholes, methane contaminated basements, and a permanently poisoned drinking water aquifer), and Whereas, Seneca Lake caverns are vulnerable to roof collapses that could allow pressurized gases to escape, as is evidenced by the 400,000-ton roof collapse that has already occurred in a Seneca Lake salt cavern now slated by Crestwood for natural gas storage, and Whereas, the Federal Energy Regulatory (FERC), over the strenuous objections of citizens and independent geologists, nevertheless approved Crestwood's natural gas storage expansion plan in May 2014, and Whereas, on Aug. 11, 2014, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) called a temporary halt to Crestwood's plans to stockpile LPG in the Seneca Lake salt caverns by announcing a special issues conference to investigate ongoing health, safety, and environmental concerns of lakeside storage here, and Whereas, one day later, on Aug. 12, Crestwood outrageously announced a plan to commence construction of a compressor station to pressurize natural gas for underground storage in salt caverns, and Whereas, dozens of Schuyler County health care professionals have called for a halt to both natural gas and LPG storage in these salt caverns on the grounds that they raise unacceptable risks of catastrophic accidents, injuries, and contaminate water and air, and Whereas, the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church ¶160A supports and encourages social policies and measures "designed to maintain and restore natural ecosystems;" and urges "all municipalities and other governmental organizations to develop processes for determining sustainability of water resources and to determine the environmental, economic, and social consequences of privatization of water resources prior to the licensing and approval thereof,” and Whereas,¶163H which advocates for the survival of family farms, which have been threatened by "increasing concentration of all phases of agriculture into the hands of a limited number of transnational corporations" raising "global questions of justice that cry out for vigilance and action," and Whereas, ¶163I calls for corporate responsibility including "the communities in which they do business, and for the earth, which supports them" and for the "public's right to know what impact these corporations have in these various arenas…” and Whereas,¶164F recognizes "the right of individuals to dissent when acting under the constraint of conscience and, after having exhausted all legal recourse, to resist or disobey laws that they deem to be unjust…”

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Therefore, be it resolved that the Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church supports the movement to protect Seneca Lake by continuing to advocate within the political system to prevent gas storage in the salt caverns nearby; and Be it further resolved, that The United Methodist Church encourage individuals who are called to do so, to join with others to engage in peaceful, nonviolent acts of protest, up to and including civil disobedience, until additional storage of LPG and methane in Seneca Lake salt caverns is halted, and Be it further resolved that the Conference Secretary forward a copy of this motion, upon passage, to Crestwood Midstream, Houston, Texas, The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the NYS DEC, and the appropriate legislative and judicial bodies of Schuyler County. UNYAC2015.17: Formation of Upper New York Conference United Methodist Historical Society Whereas, ¶641.2 of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church states that the Conference Commission on Archives and History may “organize a conference historical society and encourage membership therein for the purpose of promoting interest in the study and preservation of the history of the conference and its antecedents;” and Whereas, such Conference-wide Methodist historical society would aid the work of Upper New York Commission on Archives and History and would provide an additional way for Conference members to connect to the Upper New York Conference. The Upper New York Conference Commission on Archives and History formed a committee to draft bylaws for such a historical society. Therefore, be it resolved that the Upper New York Conference endorse this endeavor and support formation of an Upper New York Conference United Methodist Historical Society. Be it further resolved that it is agreed that the Upper New York Commission on Archives and History be authorized to organize and administer the society for a maximum of two years until officers are elected. GC2016.1: Consensus Among Faith Communities Regarding Income Inequality Whereas, the Bible includes many passages that condemn hoarding of wealth and taking advantage of the poor (Deut. 24:14-15, Isaiah 3:14-15, Ezekiel 22:23-29, Amos 5:11-12, Matt. 19:21, Luke 12:15-21, 16:13-14, etc.). Amos (5:21-24) was shocked at the growing inequality between rich and poor under King Jeroboam II in Israel and proclaimed that until this social injustice was replaced by righteousness, God would ignore their hymns and ceremonies and reject their offerings. [J.D. Crossan, The Greatest Prayer (book), 2001], and Whereas, a comprehensive critique of the U.S. economic system, co-authored by an economist and a theologian, H.E. Daly and J.B. Cobb, affirms that limited inequality is consistent with biblical teachings and the essential role of community in sustaining human life, but unlimited inequality would deny the very concept of community, and complete equality would deny realdifferences in human abilities and the need of community for various skills [H.E. Daly and J.B. Cobb, For the Common Good (book), Beacon Press, 1994, pg. 331], and Whereas, The United Methodist Social Principles states “We support measures that would reduce the concentration of wealth in the hands of the few. We support efforts to revise tax structures and to eliminate government programs that now benefit the wealthy at the expense of other persons,” and Whereas, John Wesley wrote that the acquisition of wealth and possessions in general leads to the destruction of faith and holiness [Jennings, Good News for the Poor: John Wesley’s Evangelical Economics (book), 1990], and Whereas, these and other teachings have inspired many Christians to contribute to society according to their abilities and opportunities without seeking or accepting compensation beyond their needs, but have not as yet,

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overcome a culture that teaches Americans that their worthiness is proportional to how much they earn, spend, and possess, and Whereas, we believe that a statement in which all or most religious communities in the United States speak with one voice in opposition to the continuing increase in income inequality would help stimulate remedial actions. Therefore, be it resolved that the General Conference request the Council of Bishops to initiate contact with their counterparts in other Christian denominations and non-Christian faith communities, with the hope of drafting a joint proclamation supported by many faith communities that would call for measures to reduce inequality in earned income and make American society more egalitarian without stifling individual creativity; and Be it further resolved that the General Conference direct the General Board of Church and Society, in consultation with others as appropriate, to consider whether it is feasible to propose ethical guidelines for minimum and maximum annual employee compensation, to be submitted for consideration to the next General Conference. We suppose that such guidelines might be expressed as ratios to national, regional, or company statistics; the guidelines would not apply to individual entrepreneurs or to corporate profits and would allow for averaging fluctuations in compensation over multiple years. Perhaps alternative options could be offered to facilitate debate. GC2016.2: Fruits of Repentance: An End to the Celebration of Columbus Day Whereas, Christopher Columbus failed to treat the Native Peoples of the Americas with respect (see attached addendum); and Whereas, he engaged in human trafficking (see attached addendum); and Whereas, he used his influence to establish a culture of sexual exploitation of children and minors of Native American descent by adults of European descent (see attached addendum); and Whereas, he established systems of forced labor resulting in the destruction of cultures and untold suffering for millions of individuals (see attached addendum); and Whereas, he engaged in brutal collective corporal punishment, the deliberate repression of Native American cultural expression, and other acts we now correctly name as genocide (see attached addendum); and Whereas, he established a culture of exploitation of the earth that continues to dishonor and often destroy God’s living creation (see attached addendum). Therefore, be it resolved that "Columbus Day" will no longer be recognized by the people of The United Methodist Church. United Methodist annual conferences, agencies, schools, universities, and local churches in lands that officially celebrate “Columbus Day” will either not observe this holiday or will initiate organizational conversations designed to rename and re-purpose this holiday in accordance with our United Methodist Social Principles (See The Book of Discipline ¶162 & 162a), and Be it further resolved that the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church will provide and distribute to our local churches in North America a liturgy designed to enact the spiritual dimensions of our choice to cease participating in the celebration of Columbus. Our repentance, petitions for God’s forgiveness, and return to God’s Word for visions of the relationships God desires will take place in worship on the Sunday closest to the second Monday in October, and Be it further resolved that United Methodist annual conferences, boards, agencies, and local churches in lands affected by the legacy of Columbus are encouraged and directed to invest our relational influence at regional, local, and personal levels towards the initiation of conversations intended to awaken the conscience of God’s people to the benefits of turning away from the legacy of Columbus. The General Board on Church and Society is

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directed to give leadership to our effort bring about the repeal of “Columbus Day” as a national holiday in the United States of America. GC2016.7: Prayer and Support For Members of the Armed Forces and Veterans Whereas, ¶510.2(a), 2012 The Book of Discipline, provides that resolutions of the General Conference are official expressions of The United Methodist Church for eight years following their adoption, after which time they shall be deemed to have expired unless readopted, and Whereas, the need to pray for and support members of the armed forces and veterans and to value the potential contributions of veterans in our churches is ongoing. Therefore, be it resolved that the 2016 General Conference readopt Resolution 5061. GC2016.9 – Cross Referencing The Book of Discipline With The Book of Resolution Whereas, The Book of Discipline “is the most current statement of how United Methodists agree to live their lives together. It reflects our understanding of the Church and articulates the mission of The United Methodist Church: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The Discipline defines what is expected of its laity and clergy as they seek to be effective witnesses in the world as a part of the whole body of Christ.” (Episcopal Greetings, The Book of Discipline); and Whereas, The Book of Resolutions contains: • “Official policy statements for guiding all the work and ministry of The United Methodist Church on approximately 200 subjects; • Educational resources for The United Methodist Church on important issues affecting the lives of people and all God’s creation; • Guides and models for helping United Methodist members and groups relate a lively biblical faith to action in daily life; • Resource materials for persons preparing public statements about United Methodist concerns on current social issues.” (User’s Guide, The Book of Resolutions); and Whereas, making these resources available are done so at cost by the United Methodist Publishing House; and Whereas, making these resources as accessible and as easy to use as possible will help United Methodists to become more familiar with the Wesleyan way of life and prepared to both become and “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” Therefore, be it resolved that the following sentences be inserted in¶510.2a of The Book of Discipline: a) “All valid resolutions of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church shall be published in each edition of The Book of Resolutions. There shall be a complete subject index and index of Scripture passages to all valid resolutions of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church in each edition of the Book of Resolutions. Every resolution that corresponds to a paragraph in The Book of Discipline shall be listed by number and title at the end of the corresponding Disciplinary subsection to which it relates. In the case of electronic publications, such as, but not limited to, e-books and online versions, the references to resolutions within the Book of Discipline should act as hyperlinks to the text of those resolutions. Resolutions are official expressions of The United Methodist Church for eight years following their adoption, after which time they shall be deemed to have expired unless readopted. Those that have expired shall not be printed in subsequent editions of The Book of Resolutions. The Book of Resolutions shall be made available on the official website of The United Methodist Church”.

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GC2016.12 – Licensed Pastors Right to be Elected as Clergy Delegation of General Conference, Jurisdictional Conference and Central Conference and vote on the Constitution Whereas, the General Conference and The Book of Discipline are the means of the United Methodist political system and ¶164.B of The Book of Discipline supports political responsibility, reminding us that “The strength of a political system depends upon the full and willing participation of its citizens.” and Whereas, we view The United Methodist Church as being an active society and affirm that local pastors are deserving of a voice within their society, according to ¶162, which states, “The rights and privileges of a society bestows upon or withholds from those who comprise it indicate the relative esteem in which that society holds particular persons and groups of persons. We affirm all persons are equally valuable in the sight of God. We therefore work toward societies in which each person's value is recognized, maintained and strengthened.” and Whereas, 379 out of 666 (or 56.9 percent) active clergy of the Upper New York Clergy are local licensed pastors (2013 statistics from GCFA) and the number of local licensed pastors continue to grow within the connection (we have 46,049 active clergy with 30,877 non-elders or 67 percent are local pastors according to GCFA 2013), and within the connection these pastors serve 60 percent of our local churches, and Whereas, according to ¶316, all licensed pastors are to perform the same responsibilities as those listed in ¶340.2, where it states “Licensed pastors share with the elders the responsibilities and duties of a pastor for this fourfold ministry, within the context of their appointment,” therefore having to adhere and abide by The Book of Discipline, and Whereas, ¶164.A states that, “We hold governments responsible for the protection of the rights of the people to free and fair elections…” as well as, “The form and the leaders of all governments should be determined by exercise of the right to vote guarantee to all adult citizens.” And since the General Conference is the governing body of The United Methodist Church and since not all members are given the right to be a delegate at General Conference, and Whereas, ¶502 states that, “The voting membership of the General Conference shall consist of: a) An equal number of clergy and lay delegates elected by the annual conferences as provided in the Discipline.” and Clergy has been defined in ¶602.1 as “The clergy membership of an annual conference (¶370) shall consist of deacons and elders in full connection (¶333), provisional members (¶327), associate members, and affiliate members (¶344.4, 586.4) and local pastors under full-time and part-time appointment to a pastoral charge (¶317). (See also, ¶32.),” and Therefore, be it resolved that ¶602.1.b should be changed to read, “Provisional clergy members shall have the right to vote in the annual conference on all matters except including constitutional amendments, election of clergy delegates to the general and jurisdictional or central conferences and except for matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy.” and Be it further resolved ¶602.1.c should be changed to read, “Associate and affiliate clergy members shall have the right to vote in the annual conference on all matters except including constitutional amendments, election of clergy delegates to the general and jurisdictional or central conferences, and except matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy…” and Be it further resolved that ¶602.1.d be changed to read, “Full-time and part-time local pastors under appointment to a pastoral charge shall have the right to vote in the annual conference on all matters except including constitutional amendments; election of delegates to the general and jurisdictional or central conferences and except in matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy as long as the local pastors have met two criteria: they have, by either of two options as determined by the annual conference, completed the constitutionally specified level of education; and they have been appointed by the bishop and served for two consecutive years, immediately preceding the election, during which time no withdrawal of the appointed status

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PLEASE NOTE: The tables provided in all questions (except Q.57) are suggested formats for reporting for the 2013-2016 Quadrennium. Reporting in these formats is requested, but not required.

THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Minutes of the Upper New York Annual Conference Held in Syracuse, New York On Wednesday, May 27 through Saturday, May 30, 2015 Bishop Mark Webb, Presiding Date When Organized 2010 .... Number of This Session 6 PART I ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Who are elected for the quadrennium (¶¶603.7, 619) Secretary Jeffrey Hodge Mailing Address: P.O. Box 512, Fulton, NY 13069 Telephone: 315-383-4384 Email: Statistician Kevin Domanico Mailing Address: 324 University Avenue, 3rd Floor, Syracuse, New York 13210 Telephone: (315) 424-7878 Email: Treasurer Kevin Domanico Mailing Address: 324 University Avenue, 3rd Floor, Syracuse, New York 13210 Telephone: (315) 424-7878 Email: 2. Is the Annual Conference incorporated (¶603.1)? YES 3. Bonding and auditing: What officers handling funds of the conference have been bonded, and in what amounts (¶¶618, 2511)? Name Position Amount Bonded Blanket Bonding All officers, trustees $1,000,000 general liability Have the books of said officers or persons been audited (¶¶617, 2511)? Financial Statements of Conference have been completed through 2013 and audits are in progress at this time. 4. What agencies have been appointed or elected? a) Who have been elected chairpersons for the mandated structures listed? Structure Council on Finance and Administration (¶611) Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635)

Chairperson

Mailing Address

Phone Number

Rev. Larry Lake

PO Box 185Saranac Lake, NY 12981

518-293-7123

Pastor-larry@live.com

Rev. Holly Nye

816 Saratoga Rd. Burnt Hills, NY 12027

518-399-3144

hn@nycap.rr.com

Rev. Matthew Stengel

1924 Maiden Lane Rochester, NY 14626

585-225-1880

metty2rod@aol.com

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Board of Pensions (¶639)

Rev. Stephen Deckard

Board of Trustees of the Annual Conference (¶2512) Committee on Episcopacy (¶637) Administrative Review Committee (¶636)

Pastor John Jackson Rev. Rebecca Laird Rev. Joseph Kim

105 Genesee St. New Hartford, NY 13413 PO Box 52 Chautauqua, NY 14722-0052 PO Box 1087 Cicero, NY 13039 PO Box 177 Manlius, NY 13104

315-733-4227

revsteve@centralny.twcbc.co m

716-753-3550

Jajackson17@yahoo.com

315-699-2731

revlaird@hotmail.com

315-682-8021

Jkim1107@gmail.com

b) Indicate the name of the agency (or agencies) and the chairperson(s) in your annual conference which is (are) responsible for the functions related to each of the following general church agencies (¶610.1): General Agency

Conference Agency

Chairperson

Mailing Address

Phone Number

Social Holiness Team

Rev. Alan Kinney

518-374-4306

Akinney2@twcn y.rr.com

General Board of Discipleship

Conference Leadership Team

Rev. Bill GottschalkFielding

943 Palmer Avenue Schenectady, NY 12309 324 University Ave, 3rd Floor Syracuse, NY 13210

315-424-7878

Billgf@unyumc.org

General Board of Global Ministries

Global Ministries Team

Rev. Jeffrey Childs

PO Box 242 Penn Yan, NY 14527

315-536-6511

revchilds@hotm ail.com

Higher Education and Campus Ministry

College Ministry Team

Rev. Dee Finch

1924 Maiden Lane Rochester, NY 14626

585-225-1880

deacondee@fro ntiernet.net

General Commission on Archives and History

Archives & History

Ms. Karen Stautler

5 Vichy Drive Ballston Spa, NY 12020

518-587-1295

jkstaul@aol.com

Rev. James E. Barnes II

9750 Clarence Center Rd. Clarence Center, NY 14032

Social Holiness Team

Rev. Alan Kinney

943 Palmer Avenue Schenectady, NY 12309

518-374-4306

Akinney2@twcn y.rr.com

Commission on Race & Religion

Ms, Blenda Smith

133 Helen Street Binghamton, NY 13905

607-217-5242

bsmith@bingha mton.edu

Commission on Status & Role of Women

Rev. Judith JohnsonSiebold

824 6th Ave. Troy, NY 12182

General Board of Church and Society

General Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns General Commission on Religion and Race General Commission on the Status and Role of Women

716-741-2410 jbarnesi@twcny. rr.com

Johnsieb60@gm ail.com

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United Methodist Communications

Conference Commission on Communicatio ns

Named by the Director of Communicati ons Steve Hustedt

324 University Ave. 3rd Fl. Syracuse, NY 13210

315-424-7878 ext. 307

stevehustedt@u nyumc.org

c) Indicate the conference agencies and chairpersons which have responsibilities for the following functions: General Agency

Name of Agency

Chairperson

Mailing Address

Phone Number

Accessibility Team

Rev. Nancy Hale

74 North Broad St. Norwich, NY 13815

607-334-2895

nhale@frontiern et.net

Equitable Compensation (¶625)?

Commission on Equitable Compenssation

Rev. Wilson Jones

PO Box 456 Pavilion, NY 14525

585-237-5369

Wilsonjones65 @gmail.com

Laity (¶631)?

Board of Laity

Dr. Scott Johnson

310 Baynes St. Buffalo, NY 14213

716-440-7354

scottjphd@gmai l.com

Native American Ministry (¶654)?

Committee on Native American Ministry

Kae Wilbert

342 South Main St. Albion, NY 14411

585-589-4256

Kw917@rochest er.rr.com

Small Membership Church (¶645)?

Part of Conference Leadership Team

See above

Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries (¶657)? Disability Concerns (¶653)?

d) Indicate the president or equivalent for the following organizations. Organization

Name of Agency

Chairperson

Conference United Methodist Women (¶647) Conference United Methodist Men (¶648)

Same

Ilah Sisson Walser

Same

Mark Jones

Conference Council on Youth Ministry (¶649) Conference Council on Young Adult Ministry (¶650)?

CCYM

Emily Allen Maya Smith Ashley Riddell

Young Adult Ministry (YAM)

Mailing Address

Phone Number

475 Shortlots Rd. Frankfort, NY 13340

315-749-3700

msjwelshman@ yahoo.com

324 University Ave 3rd Floor Syracuse, NY 13210

315-424-7878

ashleyriddell@u nyumc.org

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Have persons been elected for the following district boards and committees? Answer yes or no. (1) District Boards of Church Location & Building (¶2518.2)? Yes (2) Committees on District Superintendency (¶669)? Yes (3) District Committees on Ordained Ministry (¶666)? Yes f)

What other councils, boards, commissions, or committees have been appointed or elected in the annual conference? Structure

Chairperson

Mailing Address

Nominations & Leadership Development Sexual Ethics

Jenna Amberge

Conference Camps and Retreats Ministry (CCRM) Sessions

David Little

381 William Law Rd., Windsor, NY 13865 324 University Ave., 3rd FL, Syracuse, NY 13210 17 Mickel Hill Rd. Troy, NY 12180

Volunteers in Mission (VIM)

Roger & Donna Cullen

Second Half of Life Ministries (formerly Older Adult Ministries)

Tom Deloughry

Bill GottschalkFielding

Teressa Sivers

Phone Number

Email jenna@skylakecenter.org

315-424-7878

Billg-f@unyumc.org

518-279-1814

david.little@nyssba.org

2 Pearl St. Oneonta, NY 1380 9 Fox Hollow Lane, Ionia, NY 14475

607-432-4102

siverstm@gmail.com

585-398-1282

unyvim@unyumc.org

2151 Ferry Rd. Grand Island, NY 14072

716-909-9612

tdeloughry@gmail.com

5. Have the secretaries, treasurers, and statisticians kept and reported their respective data in accordance to the prescribed formats? (¶606.8)? Yes 6. What is the report of the statistician?

(See report, page 772 of Journal.)

7. What is the report of the treasurer?

(See report, page 772 of Journal.)

8. What are the reports of the district superintendents as to the status of the work within their districts? (See report, page 490 of Journal.) 9. What is the schedule of minimum base compensation for clergy for the ensuing year (¶¶342, 625.3)? Full connection: $39,200 Provisional: $37,800 Associate $37,100 FT LP completed Course of Study or MDiv: $36,400 FT Local Pastor: $35,000 (Less than full time appointments shall receive a base salary pro-rated according to the appointment.) 10. What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for the support of the district superintendents for the ensuing year (¶614.1a)?

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The annual conference has apportioned a total of $2,408,295 to District Superintendent compensation, district operations, housing/parsonage costs and cabinet functions in 2014. This represents 24% of the Conference operating budget. 11. a) What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for the support of the pension and benefit programs of the conference for the ensuing year (¶¶614.1d, 1507)? The annual conference does not include pastoral pension and benefit program costs in the apportioned amounts to the local churches (i.e. $0 apportioned). All such benefit costs are directly billed to the local churches at actual cost. b)What are the apportionments to this conference for the ensuing year? (1) For the World Service Fund? $1,195,102 (2) For the Ministerial Education Fund? $410,304 (3) For the Black College Fund? $163,659 (4) For the Africa University Fund? $36,624 (5) For the Episcopal Fund? $346,333 (6) For the General Administration Fund? $144,213 (7) For the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund? $32,073 12. What are the findings of the annual audit of the conference treasuries? The financial summary is on page 749 in the journal. 13. Conference and district lay leaders (¶¶603.9, 659): Conference and district lay leaders (¶¶603.9, 659): a) Conference lay leader: Name: Dr. Scott Johnson Mailing Address: 310 Baynes Street, Buffalo, NY 14213 b) Associate conference lay leaders: Ilah Sisson Walser c) District and associate district lay leaders: Adirondack: Roger Ellis and Jeanette Mann; Albany: Shirley Readdean; Binghamton: Drew Griffin; Cornerstone: Susan Hardy; Crossroads: Rebecca Lo Kohler; Finger Lakes: Shafeegn Habeeb; Genesee Valley: Terry Norsen and Pat VanVleck; Mohawk: Mark Adsit; Mountain View: Joel Stauring; Niagara Frontier: Jessica White; Northern Flow: Louise Matthews; Oneonta: Walton Forsythe and Anna Buell. 14. List local churches which have been: a) Organized or continued as New Church Starts or Mission Congregations (¶259,1-4, continue to list congregations here until listed in questions 14.c, d, or e) Church Name

District

Mailing Address

Phone Number

Date Founded

Southeast Asia NFC

Crossroads

607-240-7716

7/1/2013

Casa de Dios

Crossroads

787-248-6777

1/1/2014

New World Ministries

Crossroads

315-481-1826

7/1/2013

Lifetree Cafe Lark Street Together

Mountain View Albany

Syracuse Sean Chanthasone Olga and Alexis Gonzalez, Syracuse, NY Aaron Limmo Syracuse, NY Sue Dunlap (Fresh Start) Dee Lowman, Albany, NY

12/1/2014 7/1/2013

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Theater Based NFC Rensselaer: Emmanuel Prayer Groups

Albany Mission Congregation Albany Genesee Valley

Sophia Community The Pillar CenterPoint Hispanic/Latino NFC Hispanic/Latino NFC

Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Mohawk Mohawk Niagara Frontier

Hispanic/Latino NFC

Albany

Hispanic/Latino NFC

Albany

Southeast Asia NFC

Binghamton

International Reconciliation Ministry On The Road (House Church Network)

Albany Binghamton

Margaret Currier Mariana Rodriguez

7/1/2014 7/1/2008

Brockport UMC Chris Jewel Nancy O’Connor Raca Devin Lyles Wayne Clemens Jose Rodriguez South Park Luis Rivera Schenectady David Morales Troy Mariana Rivera Johnson City Sean Chanthasone African Refugees John Bizimana

1/1/2014

Theresa Melnyk

10/1/2015

1/1/2015 7/1/2014 7/1/2009 6/1/2015 4/1/2015 3/1/2015 3/1/2015 7/1/2014 7/1/2014

b) Satellite congregations (¶259.5-10, continue to list here until listed in questions 14.c, d, or e) Church Name

District

Mailing Address

Fresh Start

Mountain View

Umtoo

Niagara Frontier

Windsor Place

Crossroads

The Gathering

Oneonta

The Urban Edge

Binghamton

Café Shalom

Crossroads

College Student NFC

Crossroads

Young Adult Ministry (YAM) Asian Student NFC Syracuse The Road

Binghamton

REV… Coffee House NFC SPA… Outdoor NFC Common Grounds Fit for Life NFC

Oneonta

Salem Thursday Night NFC The Living Well NFC

Adirondack

Pennsylvania Ave UMC Bill Valet Batavia UMC Pam Klotzbach Cicero UMC Everett Bassett Oneonta First UMC Teressa Sivers Sarah Jane UMC Patricia Cardin Syracuse Area UMC’s Alicia Wood Oswego UMC Yohang Chun Sarah Jane Johnson UMC Mike Jenkins Hope Korean UMC Hyun Joo Yang Multiple locations Rebecca Laird Mt. Vision UMC Dan Chapman Jenni Piatt Robert McCarthy Harris Hill UMC Shawn Blakeslee Salem UMC Debbie Earthrowl Penn Yan Penn Yan, NY - Sandra L. Perl

Crossroads Crossroads

Northern Flow Northern Flow Niagara Frontier

Finger Lakes

Phone Number

Date Launched 9/1/2012 10/1/2013 9/1/2013 9/1/2012 7/1/2015 7/1/2015 9/1/2013 9/1/2013 9/1/2013 7/1/2011 7/1/2013 5/1/2013 4/1/2014 9/1/2013 4/1/2014 10/1/2013

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Hispanic/Latino NFC

Genesee Valley

The Edge

Crossroads

Covenant Manor NFC Faith and Harmony

Cornerstone

Dinner Church

Crossroads

Hands Up Community Chest Bread of Life NFC

Genesee Valley

Finger Lakes

Albany

Aldersgate UMC Hector Rivera Mexico UMC Brandin Grecco Jamestown UMC Natalie Hanson Cortland UMC Alan McCormick Lycoming UMC Ben O’Connor Springwater Terri White Broadalbin Judy Humphrey Fox

1/1/2013 3/1/2014 9/1/2014 3/1/2015 4/1/2015 1/1/2015 6/20/2015

c) Chartered Church Name

District

Mailing Address

Phone Number

Date Chartered

d) Merged (¶¶2546, 2547) (1) United Methodist with United Methodist Name of First Church

Name of Second Church

Name of Merged Church

Date Merged

Waterford Millville

Clifton Park Knowlesville

Living Hope UMC The United Methodist Church of the Abundant Harvest

July 1, 2014 January 1, 2015

Name of Merged Church

Date Merged

(2) Other mergers (indicate denomination) Name of First Church Granville UMC

Name of Second Church Bethel Peniel Presbyterian Church of Granville “Granville Presbyterian”

United Church of Granville

07/01/2014

e) Discontinued or abandoned (¶¶229, 341.2, 2549) (State which for each church listed.) (1) New Church Start (¶259.2,3) Church Name

District

Location

Date Closed

Seneca Babcock NFC/Rick Koch Extended Care House Church

Niagara Frontier

Buffalo

June 2015

Mohawk

Oneida

Fall 2014

The Bridge Man Church

Genesee Valley Binghamton

Webster Tioga Center

Fall 2014 December 2014

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(2) Mission Congregation (¶259.1a) Church Name

District

Location

Date Closed

Location

Date Closed

(3) Satellite Congregation Church Name

District

(4) Chartered Local Church (¶259.5) Church Name

District

Location

Date Closed

Buckton Broadway UMC Solvay UMC Hagaman North Gainesville Delphi Falls Granby Center Erieville Syracuse: Rockefeller Coventry Fowlerville Union Valley

Discontinued/ No. Flow Discontinued/Albany Discontinued/Crossroads Discontinued/Albany Discontinued/Genesee Valley Abandon/Crossroads Discontinued/Crossroads Discontinued/Crossroads Discontinued/Crossroads Discontinued/Oneonta Discontinued/Genesee Valley Discontinued/Oneonta

Buckton, NY Rensselaer, NY Solvay, NY Hagaman, NY North Gainesville, NY

09/30/2014 10/05/2014 11/30/2014 12/31/2014 02/26/2015 01/23/2015

Granby Center, NY Erieville, NY Syracuse, NY Coventry, NY Fowlerville, NY Union Valley, NY

06/30/2015 06/30/2015 06/30/2015

f) Relocated and to what address Church Name

District

Albion

Mailing Address

Physical Location

Date Relocated

g) Changed name of church? (Example: "First" to "Trinity") Former Name

New Name

Champion

Second UMC of Champion

Address

District

h) Transferred this year into this conference from other United Methodist conference(s) and with what membership (¶¶41, 260)? Name

Membership

Sending Conference

i) What cooperative parishes in structured forms have been established? (¶206.b) Parish Name

Charge Name

Syracuse UM Churches The Greater Parish (eff. 7.1.2014)

Syracuse UM Churches The Greater Parish

Church Name Argyle, Centenary, Embury, Salem, & W. Hebron

j) What other changes have taken place in the list of churches? 15. Are there Ecumenical Shared Ministries in the conference? (¶208) a) Federated church

District Crossroads District Adirondack District

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Name

District

Other Denomination(s)

Peru Community Federated Church Westport Federated Fort Ann United Protestant Church Schroon Lake Community Federated Church United Church of Granville Cornerstone Comm. Church of Lansingburgh Stephentown Federated Church Spencer Federated Maine Federated Busti Federated Church Hinsdale/Ischua Federated Amboy Belle Isle United Church Collamer United First United Church of East Syracuse Jamesville Federated Tully United Caroline Valley Federated Danby Federated Church Fleming Federated Ovid Federated Phelps United Conesus United Groveland Federated Parish Livonia United Naples Federated Pittsford United Genesee Area Campus Ministries Grtr. Rochester Comm. of Churches (GRCC) Jordanville New Woodstock Richfield Springs United West Winfield Jasper United United Church of Painted Post Copenhagen United Louisville Madrid United

ADK ADK ADK ADK ADK Albany Albany Binghamton Binghamton Cornerstone Cornerstone Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mountain View Mountain View Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow

United Church of Christ American Baptist United Church of Christ Presbyterian Presbyterian/UMC Presbyterian/UMC American Baptist American Baptist American Baptist

United Church of Christ American Baptist United Church of Christ United Church of Christ American Baptist Presbyterian

American Baptist

American Baptist American Baptist United Church of Christ UMC/Presbyterian UCC

b) Union Church Name

District

Other Denomination(s)

District

Other Denomination(s)

District

Other Denomination(s)

c) Merged Church Name

d) Yoked Parish Name

16. What changes have been made in district and charge lines?

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Adirondack District: • Speculator/Lake Pleasant/Wells (One SPRC, a charge) • Wells moved districts, it is no longer in Albany District. It is now part of Adirondack District. Crossroads District • Creation of Syracuse UM Churches. It includes: Bellevue Heights/Brown Memorial/Erwin First/ Gethsemane/ Hope Korean/ James Street/ St. Paul's/ University Mohawk District: • Hamilton: Park/Waterville (one SPRC, a charge) Northern Flow District: • Three River Valley Parish is dissolving 6/30/15. • Naumburg: Beaver Valley/Barnes Corners. • Carthage/Champion 7/1/15. • Great Bend: Woodworth Memorial – stand alone 7/1/15 • CLOG (Clergy and Laity Offer God) is no longer. Now named SALT (Serving and Leading Together) effective May 2015. SALT includes: Brushton, Moira, Nicholville, and St. Regis Falls churches. • No more Thousand Island Parish – it dissolved when other church closed several years back. Omar-Fishers Landing – stand alone church. • Depeyster/Kendrew (one SPRC, a charge) • Lowville/Beaver Falls (one SPRC, a charge) • Malone: Centenary – stand alone • Massena: First/Massena: Grace (one SPRC, a charge) • Watertown: First/Watertown: Bethany (one SPRC, a charge) • Ogdensburg/Waddington (one SPRC, a charge)

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THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

THE BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2015 PART II PERTAINING TO ORDAINED AND LICENSED CLERGY (Note: A (v) notation following a question in this section signifies that the action or election requires a majority vote of the clergy session of the annual conference. If an action requires more than a simple majority, the notation (v 2/3) or (v 3/4) signifies that a two-thirds or three-fourths majority vote is required. Indicate credential of persons in Part II: FD, FE, PD, PE, and AM when requested.) 17. Are all the clergy members of the conference blameless in their life and official administration (¶¶604.4, 605.6)? In almost every case, our clergy members are blameless in life and character. The performance of every ordained minister and local pastor has been reviewed by the Bishop and the Cabinet. Where there is concern or basis for a grievance, it is being pursued with the knowledge of the member involved. 18. Who constitutes: a) The Administrative Review Committee (¶636)? (v) Elders: Joseph Kim, Joyce Allen, Michael Weeden Alternates: Jane Baker, Cathy Stengel b) The Conference Relations Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635.1d)? Elders: Leon VanWie, Holly Nye, Carmen Perry Alternates: Matt Stengel, Alice Priset c)The Committee on Investigation (2008 BOD ¶2703) Elders: Rev. Arthur Dolch, Rev. Sung Ho Lee, Rev. Teressa Sivers, Rev. Deborah O’Connor-Slater Confessing Members: Robert Briggs*, Helen Johnson, Dorothy Brownlow Alternate Elders: Rev. Beth Bouwens, Rev. Patricia Olmstead, Rev. Frederick Albrecht Alternate Confessing Members: Sandra Holcombe, Christopher Holoman, Sandra Allen 19. Who are the certified candidates (¶ ¶ 310, 313, 314) a) Who are currently certified as candidates for ordained or licensed ministry? Name Bradley, Casey Capodagli, Lee Cole, Lynnette Monson, Carl Stevens, Arnold Baxter (Smith), Christine Choi, Sung Ah Waxman, Dolly Winnie, Amy

Hester, Thomas Dill, Carol O’Connor (Frega), Laurel Parker, Roger Ranous, Sue Schmit, Sharon Song, Jee Hae VanNorstrand, Arlene Cheney, Dawn Judd, Geri Riddell, Russell

District Adirondack Adirondack Adirondack Adirondack Adirondack Albany Albany Albany Albany Binghamton Cornerstone Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes

Date Certified 09/08/2014 04/16/2013 04/23/2014 04/24/2015 10/20/2014 2/28/2013 03/15/2015 05/26/2015 11/19/2014 2008 09/10/2014 11/28/2012 09/25/2014 3/1/2011 04/05/2014 2004 04/09/2015 03/05/2015 1/4/2005

Name Sutterby, Penny Dupont, Patrick J. Higgins, Reg Jewell, Christian Rosa, Ruth White, Terry Guthrie, Rebecca Hubman, Patricia Austin, Kevin Cotto, Jose Glaser, Jessica Kasperek, Marilyn Mahar, Sherry Pasieka, Peter Fitchette, Donna Piatt, Jennifer Solar, Rebekah Cole, Anna Blinn Howard, Richard Hood, Justin Lacey-Markle, Jan

District Finger Lakes Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Mohawk Mohawk Mountain View Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier

Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow Oneonta Oneonta Oneonta Oneonta

Date Certified 04/09/2015 01/29/2015 03/27/2014 04/22/2015 10/24/2011 04/17/2013 04/13/2015 03/17/2015 09/14/2014 05/14/2015 04/23/2015 04/23/2015 12/2/2014 02/09/2015 05/19/2015 05/19/2015 04/23/2015 2/23/2013 6/30/2014 05/06/2015 05/06/2015

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Receiving Conference

Date Originally Certified

Martin Hall-Lochmann Van Bennekom, Quentin

Western North Carolina

06/12/2013

Date Accepted by District in Other Conference

c) Who have been discontinued as certified candidates for licensed or ordained ministry? Name Rotunda, Jeffery Beth O’Neil David Snyder Bradford, Joseph Swanson, Gregory Connolly, Kevin Lienhart, Cameron Phillips, Todd Waxman, Dolly

District Cornerstone Northern Flow Northern Flow Adirondack Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Genesee Valley Albany

Date Certified 9/18/2014

Date Discontinued 06/30/2014 12/31/2015 06/30/2015 04/24/2015 06/30/2015 06/30/2015 06/30/2015 06/30/2015 05/26/2015

20. Who have completed the studies for the license as a local pastor, are approved, but are not now appointed? (¶315 —Indicate for each person the year the license was approved.): Name

District

Davis, Gayle Maker, Kathleen Scott, Kenneth VanAllen, Cynthia Aylesworth, Allyson

Adirondack Albany Albany Albany Binghamton

Year Last Licensed 1999 1997 2003 2007 2013

Melnyk, Theresa Snedaker, Annette Warren, Grace Acker, Sue Carns, Barbara Hart, Penelope

Binghamton Binghamton Cornerstone Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads

2014 2012 2013 2014 2013 2014

Name

District

Van Norstrand, Arlene Schmit, Sharon Choi, Ja Sook Jones, Susan WoodworthWright, Diane Porch, Karin Snyder, Kim

Crossroads Crossroads Genesee Valley Mohawk Mohawk

Year Last Licensed 2012 NA NA 2014 2014

Mountain View Mountain View

1999 2013

Kasperek, Marilyn

Niagara Frontier

21. Who are approved and appointed as: (Indicate for each person the first year the license was awarded. Indicate what progress each has made in the course of study or the name of the seminary in which they are enrolled. Indicate with an asterisk those who have completed the five year course of study or the M.Div. (¶319.4)? PLEASE NOTE: Persons on this list must receive an episcopal appointment. (v) Local pastors who have completed course of study or an M. Div. degree and have served a minimum of two consecutive years under appointment immediately preceding the election may vote for General and Jurisdictional Delegates. a) Full-time local pastors? (¶318.1) Name

District

Year License Awarded

Years Completed with Course of Study

Johnson, Albert W.* (FL) Auslander, Joseph* (FL) Berdan, Diane * (FL) DeFelice, Robert* (FL) Dupont, Patrick J.* (FL) Rodriguez, Mariana (FL) Collins, James, Jr.* (FL) McKinney, David B.* (FL) Chanthasone, Sonexay “Sean”(FL) Brewer, Barbara* (FL) Buelow, Craig (FL)

Adirondack Albany Albany Albany Albany Albany Binghamton Binghamton Bing/Crossroads

1998 1997 2003 2003 2015 1998 2001 2010 2011

Completed COS, 2010 Completed COS 2004 Drew, M.Div. 2003 Andover Newton, M.Div. 2010 Wesley School of Theology, MDiv 2015 Perkins, 9 courses Completed COS Asbury, M.Div. 2014 Completed Bachelor’s Degree

Cornerstone Cornerstone

2012 2012

UTS, MDiv 2014 Completed 7 of 20 COS, in 2nd year

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Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mountain View Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier

2002 2012 2011 2010 2010 2014 1998 2005 2006 2013 2014 2015 1999 2009 2012 2010 1978 2015 2012 2006 1999 2002 2004 2002 1999 1990 1995 2010 2010

Kofahl, Matthew* (FL) Snyder, Jeffrey* (FL) Kubiak, Davis A.* (FL) Malone, Beth* (FL) Paige, Sheila (FL) Zettle, Katie (FL) Fargo, Mona* (FL) LaLone, Earl (FL) Terrell, Michael* (FL) Martin, Daniel* (FL) Parry, Rebecca* (FL)

Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow Oneonta Oneonta

2005 2004 2005 2004 2007 2009 2002 2013 2002 1997 2012

Completed COS, 2010 Started NE/United 27 credits completed Pacific School of Religion M.Div. 2010 United Northeastern, 2nd year Asbury, 27 credits st Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 1 year Completed COS Asbury, M.Div. Completed 13 of 20 COS, in 3rd year Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 1st year Drew, M.Div. 2015 BU, MDiv., 2015 Asbury, MDiv 1999 Completed COS 2014 UTS. M.Div. 2014 Northeastern, M.Div. Completed COS 1994 MA, CRCDS Completed COS 2011 CRCDS, MDiv. 2014 Completed COS 2002 Completed COS 2013 Completed Wesley COS 2012 Completed COS 2010 CRCDS, 2nd year Asbury, M.Div., 1989 Completed COS 2005 United Northeastern, M. Div 2014 United, completed 69 hours, credits meet COS requirements CRCDS, M.Div. 2013 Completed COS 2012 United Buffalo, M.Div CRCDS, M.Div., 2011 Completed 6 of 20 COS, in 7th year Completed 11 of 20 CS in 4th year Completed COS 2012 Completed 2 of 20 COS, in 1st year Completed COS 2007 Completed COS United, M.Div., 2004

b) Part-time local pastors? (¶318.2) (fraction of full-time in one-quarter increments) st Name % District 1 Yr Progress Years Completed with Course of licensed Study Andrews, Stephen J. (PL) .75 Adirondack 2010 PT on-line Asbury 53 hours completed Bradley, Casey* (PL) .50 Adirondack 2014 Boston University, MDiv. 2013 Burgess, Daniel (PL) .75 Adirondack 2006 Completed 8 of 20 COS, 6th year Capodagli, Lee (PL) .25 Adirondack 2014 Completed 0 of 20 COS Dickinson, Nina (PL) .25 Adirondack 2013 Completed 4 of 20 COS in 3rd year Loan, Steve* (RL) .75 Adirondack 1989 Completed COS, 2009 Meyerhoff, Douglas (PL) .25 Adirondack 2012 Completed 6 of 20 COS, in 3rd year Waldron, Deborah* (RL) .25 Adirondack 1992 Completed COS, 2003 Waldron, Roger* (RL) .25 Adirondack 2014 Completed COS 1999 Batcher, Marvin (PL) .25 Albany 2003 Completed 16 of 20 COS, in 10th year Chamberlain (McGinnis), Heidi .50 Albany 2009 Completed 8 of 20 COS, in 5th year

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.50 .50 .25 .50 ↓. 25 .75 .25 .25 .50 .25 .50 .50 .50 .25 .50 .25 .50 .25 .50 .25 ↓. 25 .50 .25 .50 ↓. 25 ↓. 25 ↓. 25 .75 .25 .50 .50 .75 .25 .50 .25 .50 ↓. 25 ↓. 25 .75 ↓. 25 .50 .75 .25 .75 .25 .75

Albany Albany Albany Albany Albany

2010 2014 2008 1994 1989

Drew, MDiv. 2014 nd Completed 3 of 20 COS, in 2 year Completed 1 of 20 COS, in 2nd year Asbury, M.Div. 1987 Bangor M.Div, 1991

Albany Albany Albany Albany Albany Albany Albany Albany Binghamton Binghamton Binghamton Binghamton

2006 2009 2002 1992 2008 2004 2001 2010 2007 2003 2004 2006

Completed 5 of 20 COS in 2nd year Completed 8 of 20 in 5th year Completed 0 of 20 COS Completed COS in 2002 Completed COS, 2013 th Completed 16 of 20 in 11 year United, M.Div. Drew, credits Completed 5 of 20 COS, in 5th year Completed 16 of 20 COS, in 8th year Completed 12 of 20 COS, in 8th year Moravian, M.Div.

Binghamton Binghamton Binghamton Binghamton

2013 2010 2013 2014

Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 1st year Completed 2 of 20 COS, in 1st year Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 1st year Completed COS 2006

Binghamton Binghamton Binghamton Binghamton

2008 2013 2003 2012

Completed 7 of 20 COS, in 5th year Completed COS Completed 19 of 20 COS, in 9th year Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 2nd year

Binghamton

2013

Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 2nd year

Cornerstone

2005

Completed 9 of 20 COS, in 6th year

Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone

2006 2003 2013 2014 2004 2013 2006 2012 2014 2012

Regent, M.Div. 1985 Completed 18 of 20 COS, in12th year st Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 1 year st Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 1 year Completed 16 of 20 COS, in 10th year Completed 5 of 20, in 1st year Completed 8 of 20 COS, in 8th year Completed 2 of 20 COS, in 3rd year Completed 1 year at UTS 9 credits Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 3rd year

Cornerstone

2014

Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 1 year

Cornerstone Cornerstone

2012 2014

Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Crossroads

1992 2010 2012 2007 2011 2001

Completed 4 of 20 COS, in 2nd year Asbury 3 credits, reinstated 2013 in 6th year Completed COS th Completed 16 of 20 COS, in 5 year Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 2nd year Completed 8 of 20 COS, in 8th year Completed 2 of 20 COS, in 3rd year Completed COS 2009

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.25 .50 .50 .75 .25 .25 .50

Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads

2009 2005 2010 2009 2012 2010 2011

Completed 6 of 20 COS, in 3rd year Completed 17 of 20 COS, in 8th year CRCDS, M.Div., 1973 Completed 3 of 20 COS, in 3rd year Completed 1 of 20 COS, in 2nd year Completed 2 of 20 COS, 3rd year Completed 7 of 20 COS, in 2nd year

Skiles, Elyse (PL) Townsend, Susan (PL) Wickert, Marcia* (RL) Aukema, John (PL) Bowerman, Natalie* (PL) Chesney, Dawn Lenora (PL) Conners, Gail* (PL) DeWalt, Stephen* (PL) English, Glynn (PL) Enstine, Everett (PL) Grish, Kevin* (PL) Heit, Karen (PL) Hine, Cheryl (PL) Johnson, Brett* (PL) Judd, Geri (PL) Kelly, Michael (PL) Leet, Joyru* (PL) Perl, Sandi* (PL) Prince, Katy (PL) Selover, Judy (PL) White, Valerie (PL) Wood, Marilyn* (RL) Wunder, Thomas (PL) Boring, Susan (PL)

.50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .75 .50 .75 .25 .75 .50 .75 .25 .75 .25 .50 .50 .75 .50 .25

2006 2007 1996 2010 2012 2015 2006 2000 2009 2011 2008 2010 2012 2014 2015 2011 1987 2008 2011 2010 2008 2000 2006 2001

Completed 14 of 20 COS, in 5th year Completed 8 of 20 COS, in 5th year Drew, M.Div. 2004 Completed 8 of 20 COS, in 5th year CRCDS, M.Div. 2012

Carner, Kelly (PL)

.75

2011

UTS Northeastern,1st year

Finch, Matthew (PL)

2012

Empire State

Foos, Julie (PL)

↓. 25 .75

2012

Completed 2 of 20 COS, in 2nd year

Glantz, Linda (PL)

.75

2014

Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 1 year

Haight, Linda (PL)

.50

2007

UTS Northeastern, 1st year

Jeffers, Robert (RL)*

2012

Completed COS 1989

Kober, Jeri *(PL)

.50

2004

Completed COS, August 2014

Merritt, Dawn (PL)

.50

2004

Completed 18 of 20 COS in 9th year

Morin, Margaret (PL)

.75

2007

Completed 14 of 20 COS in 6th year

Rivera, Hector (PL)

2012

Completed 16 of 20 COS

Ruth, Jacque (PL)

↓. 25 .50

2013

Beginning COS

Turner, Lauren* (PL)

.75

Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee

1987

Completed COS,1997

103

Completed COS CRSDS, M.Div. 2001 Completed 7 of 20 COS, in 6th year Completed 7 of 20 COS, in 4th year Completed COS Completed 16 of 20 COS, in 5th year Completed 2 of 20 COS 3rd year CRCDS, MDiv. 2015 Completed 2/3 of seminary Completed 3 of 20 COS in 4th year CRCDS, M.Div. 1991 CRCDS, M.Div. 2012 Completed 5 of 20 COS 4th year Completed 12 of 20 COS, in 5th year CRCDS, in 3rd year Completed COS 2009 Completed 14 of 20 COS, in 9th year CRCDS, in 3rd year

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGS Washburn, David (PL) Woodworth, Karen* (PL) Anderson, Richard (RL)

↓. 25 .25

Richter, Daniel* (RL) Spraker, Gary* (PL) Tollerton, Michael (PL) Wollaber, Debra* (PL) Austin, Kevin J. (PL)

↓. 25 .75 .75 .25 .50 .50 .25 .25 .50 ↓. 25 .25 .25 .50 .75 .75 .50 ↓. 25 .75 .50 .25 .75 .50

Butts, Barre (PL)

.75

Dye, Kathy (PL)

.50

Dyer, Frederick (PL)

.75

Flandreau, Mark (PL)

.50

Fox, Cathy (PL)

.50

Fuller, Leonard (PL)

.50

Gridley, Morris (PL)

.25

Hurd, Richard* (PL)

.75

Possee, Bernard* (PL)

.75

Seeley, Veronica (PL)

.75

Welch, Beverly (PL)

.75

White, Gregory (PL)

.50

Wilson, Gail* (PL)

.25

Clemens, Wayne (PL) Crout, Roger (PL) Dunn, Joan* (PL) Faulks, Joelle (PL) Getz, Carl (PL) Haier, Joanne (PL) Hubman, Patricia (PL) Johnson, Patricia* (PL) Jubenville, Carol* (PL) Lindsay, Robert* (RL) Loan, Frank* (PL) Lockwood, Lynn (PL) Maddox, Stephen* (PL) Madore, Marsha J.* (PL) McCarthy, Melissa (PL) Reams, John (RL)

Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Mohawk

2013

0 of 20 COS, 1st year

2003

Completed COS, 2010

2002

Completed 13 of 20 COS

Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk

2009 2011 2009 2013 2013 2006 2015 2012 2002

Completed 16 of 20 COS, in 7th year (ALPS) Completed 1 of 20, 3rd year United, MDiv. 2015 Completed 2 of 20 COS, in 3rd year nd Completed 1 of 20 COS, in 2 year th Completed 10 of 20 COS in 9 year

Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk

1975 1992 2011 2002 2001 2013 2015

Completed COS, 1981 Completed COS, 2001 Completed 10 of 20 COS, in 5th year Completed COS, 2010 Completed COS, 2010 CRCDS, 4th year

Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mohawk Mountain View Mountain View Mountain View Mountain View Mountain View Mountain View Mountain View Mountain View Mountain View Mountain View Mountain View Mountain View Mountain View Mountain

2013 2005 2005 1992 2014

Asbury, M.Div 1973 Boston, M.Div., 1976 Completed 12 of 20 COS, in 9th year Completed COS, 1999 st Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 1 year

2014

Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 1st year

2013

Completed 2 of 20 COS in 1st year

2009

Completed 5 of 20 COS in 2nd year

2009

Completed 15 of 20 COS, in 4th year

2014

Completed 1 of 20 COS, in 1 year

2013

Completed 3 of 20 COS, in 1st year

2010

Completed 7 of 20 COS, in 2nd year

1995

Completed COS, 2006

2006

Completed COS, 2010

2010

Completed 12 of 20 COS, in 3rd year

2012

Completed 7 of 20 COS, 2 year

2009

Completed 16 of 20 COS in 4th year

2006

Completed COS 2013

104

Completed M.Div., Drew 2001 Completed COS, 2010

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↓. 25 .50

Bennett, Daryl J.* (PL)

.50

Benson, Bruce (PL)

.50

Cole, Anne I.* (PL)

.50

Cotto, Jose (PL)

.25

Coty, Holly (PL)

.75

Eastlack, Larry (PL)

.75

Edmister, Jean* (PL)

.75

Engels, Renee (PL)

.75

Franke, Robert* (PL)

.50

Holdridge, Frederick (PL)

.25

Kempton, Richard* (PL)

.25

Klimecko, Chris R.

.25

Kramer, Sandra (PL)

.25

Mahar, Sherry (PL)

.75

Rivera, Luis (PL)

.25

Rood, David (PL)

.50

Scharf, Brian K.* (PL)

.25

Stewart, Angela (PL)

.50

Taylor, Lisa (PL)

.50

Woodring, Evelyn* (PL)

.25

Bond, William* (PL) Bradley, Daniel* (PL) Buno-Taylor, Lori (PL) Choi, Sung Ah* (PL) Cook, Tracy L.* (PL) (HL) Eastham, Jane (RL)

.75 .75 .25 .50 .25 ↓. 25 .50 .25 ↓. 25 .50

McCarthy, Robert* (PL) Nichols, Thomas (PL) Piatt, Jennifer (PL) Solar, Rebekah

View Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow

2008

Completed 4 of 20 CS in 4th year

2012

Completed 3 of 20 COS, in 2nd year

2014

United Buffalo, M. Div 2009

2013

United Theological Seminary 2nd year

2010

United, M. Div 2014

2015 2012

Completed 4 of 20 COS, 2nd year

2010

Completed 17 of 20 COS

2003

Completed CS 2012

2005

Completed 13 of 20 COS, in 9th year

2003

Completed COS, 2010

2011

Completed 4 of 20 COS, in 3rd year

1990

CRCDS, M.Div.

2014 2014

Completed 2 years, 45 credits, UTS, degree in religious studies Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 1st year

2015

Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 1 year

2015

Completed 0 of 20 COS

2007

Completed 15 of 20 CS in 6th year

1993

United Buffalo, M.Div.

2007

United, MA Chr. Ed; 2013

2011

Completed 1 of 20 COS, 2nd year

2005

United Buffalo, M.Div. 2005

2004 2010 2010 2015 2015 2012

Completed COS 2014 CRCDS, M.Div., 2009 Completed 9 of 20 COS, in 3rd year Drew, MDiv Princeton, MDiv.1985 Completed 2 of 20 COS, in 2nd year

Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow

2009 2011 2015

United, MDiv. 2014 Completed 2 of 20 COS, in 3rd year

Northern Flow

2015

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.50 .25 .25 .75 .25 .50 .25 .25 .25 .75 .75 .75 .50 .75 .50 .75

Northern Flow Oneonta Oneonta Oneonta Oneonta Oneonta Oneonta Oneonta Oneonta Oneonta Oneonta Oneonta Oneonta/Albany

Oneonta Oneonta Oneonta

2008 2002 1990 2009 2006 2015 2014 2013 2015 2006 2005 2005 2007 2010 2013 2010

Completed COS, 2015 Completed COS Completed COS United M.Div. 2013 th Completed 2 of 20 COS in 9 year Enrolled BU Enrolling seminary 9/2015 Completed 2 of 20 COS, in 2nd year st Completed 0 of 20 COS, in 1 year Completed COS, in 2014 Completed M.Div., Drew 2003 Completed 19 of 20 COS, in 10th year Completed 15 of 20 COS, in 5th year enrolling in United M1st year Gordon Conwell M. Div. 1979 Completed 10 of 20 COS, in 4th year

Students from other annual conferences or denominations serving as local pastors and enrolled in a school of theology listed by the University Senate (¶318.3, ,4)? Name First Year License Seminary Home Conference Awarded

d) Students who have been certified as candidates in your annual conference and are serving as local pastors in another annual conference while enrolled in a school of theology listed by the University Senate (¶318.3) Name First Year License Awarded Years Completed in Course of Study

Persons serving as local pastors while seeking readmission to conference membership (¶¶366.4, 367, 369.3)? (If not in this conference indicate name of conference where serving.) Name Years Completed in Course of Study

22. Who have been discontinued as local pastors (¶320.1)? Name Date discontinued Rotunda, Jeffery 06/30/2014 Metz, Gerald 02/25/2015 Epler, Jaqueline 04/07/2015 O’Neil, Beth 12/31/2014 Snyder, David 06/30/2015 Knopf, Margaret 06/30/2015 Knopf, Daniel 06/30/2015 Bradford, Joseph 04/24/2015 Phillips, Todd* 06/30/2015 Hester, Thomas 06/30/2015 Brownlow, K. Gordon 06/30/2015 Lienhart, Cameron 06/30/2015 Connolly, Kevin 06/30/2015 Swanson, Gregory 06/30/2015 Waxman, Dolly 05/26/2015 23. Who have been reinstated as local pastors (¶320.4)? Name Years Completed in Course of Study

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2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGS 24. What ordained ministers or provisional members from other Annual Conferences or Methodist denominations are approved for appointment in the Annual Conference while retaining their conference or denominational membership (¶¶331.8, 346.1)? (List alphabetically; indicate Annual Conference or denomination where membership is held. Indicate credential.) a) Annual Conferences Name Clergy District Home Conference Status Beard, Robert OR Cornerstone Iowa Conference Hill, John H. OR Oneonta New York Conference Ibarra, Barbara OR Oneonta New York Conference Jones, David OR Genesee Valley New Mexico Annual Conference Kersten, Robert Ellis OR Adirondack New York Conference Lange, Ray OR Crossroads New York Conference McPheeters, Chilton OR Adirondack Florida Conference Vink, Martha E. OE Binghamton New York Conference b) Other Methodist Denominations Name Clergy Status Diffenbacher, Brian OE Heitzenrater, Richard OE Howell, Vincent W. OE Mosher, Barbara OR Vollmer, Charles F. OF Wickard, Gary OR

District

Denomination

Mountain View Niagara Frontier Mountain View Genesee Valley Mohawk Mountain View

Wesleyan Wesleyan AME Zion Free Methodist Wesleyan Wesleyan

25. What clergy in good standing in other Christian denominations have been approved to serve appointments or ecumenical ministries within the bounds of the Annual Conference while retaining their denominational affiliation (¶¶331.8, 346.2)? (v) (Designate with an asterisk those who have been accorded voting rights within the annual conference on all matters except the following: (a) constitutional amendments; (b) election of delegates to the general and jurisdictional or central conferences; (c) all matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of ministers. Indicate credential.) Name Clergy District Denomination Status Hunn, John* OF Adirondack United Presbyterian Church USA McKinney, Jerry OF Adirondack United Presbyterian Church USA Richards, George* OF Adirondack Episcopal Weber, Sharon OF Adirondack United Church of Christ Jones, Stark OF Albany Presbyterian USA Phillips, Adrienne* OF Albany American Baptist Church West, Delma* OF Binghamton American Baptist (Local Church is Federated) Damsteegt, Gordon G. ROF Cornerstone Reformed Church in America Preuninger, Nicholas OF Crossroads Presbyterian USA Alexander, Donald* OF Northern Flow Presbyterian USA Werley, John ROF Northern Flow United Church of Christ Fralick, Ronald* ROF Oneonta American Baptist Church Barrett, Sylvia* OF Oneonta Church of Christ in Canada Brumbaugh, Kathy* OF Oneonta American Baptist Church 26. Who are affiliate members: (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference or denomination where membership is held.) a) With vote (¶586.4 [v])? Name Member First Year of Affiliation Conference/Denomination

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2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGS b) Without vote (¶¶334.5, 344.4)? (v 2/3) Name Member Conference/Denomination Steinwert, Tiffany (AF) New England

First Year of Affiliation July 1, 2011

NOTE: If your conference has admitted or ordained persons as a courtesy to another conference, list these persons in Question 40 only. If persons have been admitted or ordained by another annual conference as a courtesy to your conference, list these persons in Questions 27-39, whichever are appropriate, giving the date and name of the accommodating conference. 27. Who are elected as associate members? ¶322 (v) (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27): Name

28. Who are elected as provisional members and what seminary are they attending, if in school? (under ¶¶322.4, 324, 325) a) Provisional Deacons under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, c or ¶324.5?(v) Name Rebecca Naber Carrie Wolfe

Seminary

Year 2015 2015

b) Provisional Elders under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, b or ¶324.6 (v)); ¶ 322.4 (v 3/4) Name Seminary District Year Andy McClaren Anderson Crossroads 2015 Abigail C. Browka Mohawk 2015 Gary M. Kubitz Oneonta 2015 Penny L. Lacy Adirondack 2015 Nancy O’Connor Raca Genesee Valley 2015 Chad Michael Sayers Mountain View 2015 Alison E. Schmied Crossroads 2015 29. Who are continued as provisional members, in what year were they admitted to provisional membership, and what seminary are they attending, if in school (¶326)? a) In preparation for ordination as a deacon or elder? (¶326) Name Clergy Status Date and Seminary District (PD or PE) Buyea, Sally Ann PE 2013 Northern Flow Carey, Pamela R. PE 2013 Mountain View Golando, Molly Joy Turner PD 2013 Cornerstone Falsetti, Gail Ann PE 2013 Albany French, Matthew PE 2014 Genesee Valley Hadley, Susan PE 2014 Finger Lakes Hansen, Derek Hollis PE 2013 Adirondack Jensen, Eric Lauren PE 2011 Binghamton Loeser, John Paul PE 2012 Niagara Frontier Lyles, Devin Michael PE 2013 Genesee Valley Morse, Rachel PE 2014 Finger Lakes Phaneuf, Phillip W. PE 2010 Adirondack Rublee, Mary Grace PE 2012 Genesee Valley Sperry, Andrew PE 2014 Adirondack Tierson, Adrian J. PE 2008 Finger Lakes Ward, Rebecca J. PE 2010 Cornerstone Worley, Matthew Taylor PE 2009 Niagara Frontier b) Provisional deacons who became provisional elders? Name Original Year of Membership

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c) Provisional elders who became provisional deacons? (Indicate year) Name Original Year of Membership

d) Provisional members who transferred from other conferences or denominations? (¶347.1) Name Clergy Status (PD or PE) Original Year of Previous Conference Membership or Denomination

30. What ordained clergy, coming from other Christian denominations, have had their orders recognized (¶348): (v) A person’s orders may be recognized when they are transferring their membership into your annual conference from another Christian denomination. A person who is listed in Q.30 must also be listed in either Q. 31 a or b, depending on the transfer status. Name Clergy Status Previous Denomination

31. What ordained clergy have been received from other Christian denominations (¶347.3): (List alphabetically— see note preceding Question 27): a) As provisional members (¶347.3a,b)? (v) Name Clergy Status (PD or PE) Date Received Former Denomination

b) As local pastors (¶347.3a)? (v) Name Clergy Status (FL or PL)

Date Received

Former Denomination

32. Who are elected as members in full connection? (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27. Anyone appearing on this question must also be listed somewhere in questions 32-33 or 35, unless the clergy’s orders from another denomination were recognized on question 39 in a previous year.) (v 2/3): a) Deacons Name

b) Elders Name Emily Barner Huyge Douglas P. Mackey, Jr. Edith A. Poland Geraldine Edith Rapino Carlos Manuel Rosa-Laguer Gregory P. Stierheim Heather Lynn Stierheim Corey Anna Tarreto Turnpenny 33. Who are ordained as deacons and what seminary awarded their degree? Or, if their master’s degree is not from a seminary, at what seminary did they complete the basic graduate theological studies?: (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27) a) After provisional membership (¶330)? (v 2/3) Name Seminary

b) Transfer from elder?(¶309) (v 2/3) Name

Seminary

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2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGS 34. Who are ordained as elders and what seminary awarded their degree? a) After provisional membership? (¶335) (v 2/3) Name Seminary Emily Barner Huyge 2012 CRCDS Douglas P. Mackey, Jr. 2013 Drew Edith A. Poland 2012 Boston University Geraldine Edith Rapino 2013 United Carlos Manuel Rosa-Laguer 2013 Garrett Evangelical ACOS Gregory P. Stierheim 2012 Pittsburg Theological Seminary Heather Lynn Stierheim 2012 Pittsburg Theological Seminary Corey Anna Tarreto Turnpenny 2013 CRCDS b) Transfer from deacon? (¶309) (v 2/3) Name

Seminary

35. What provisional members, previously discontinued, are readmitted (¶365)? (v) Name Clergy Status Year Previously Discontinued

36. Who are readmitted (¶¶366-368 [v], ¶369 [v 2/3]): Name Clergy Status

Previous Status

37. Who are returned to the effective relationship after voluntary retirement (¶358.7): (v) Name Clergy Status Year Retired

38. Who have been received by transfer from other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church (¶¶347.1, 416.5, 635.2m)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 27.) Name Clergy Status Previous Conference Date of Transfer Seeley, Jeffery A. FD Susquehanna 07/30/2014 39. Who are transferred in from other Methodist denominations (¶347.2)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential.) Name Clergy Status Previous Methodist Date of Transfer Denomination

40. Who have been ordained as a courtesy to other conferences, after election by the other conference? (See note preceding Question 27. Such courtesy elections or ordinations do not require transfer of conference membership.) a) Deacons? Name Member Conference

b) Elders? Name

Member Conference

41. Who have been transferred out to other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church (¶416.5)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 27.) Name Clergy Status New Conference Date of Transfer

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2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGS 42. Who are discontinued as provisional members (¶327)? (v). a) By expiration of eight-year time limit (¶ 327) Name Clergy Status

b) By voluntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v) Name

Clergy Status

c) By involuntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v) Name

Clergy Status

d) By reaching Mandatory Retirement Age (¶ 327.7) Name

Clergy Status

43. Who are on location? a) Who has been granted honorable location (¶359.1)? (1) This year? (v) Name Clergy Status Charge Conference Membership

(2) Previously? Name Bachman, Edward F. (E) Bensley, Jane (E) Blackman, David W. (E) Bryan, Constance P. (E) Burgess, Kendall B. (E) Camolli, Garry L. (E) Chermonte, Joel B. (E) Cook, Tracy (E) Demers, Richard J. (E) Drake, M. Gordon (E) Eddy, Robert M. (E) Gray, Bruce A. (E) Hall, Earl E. (E) Hamlin, Deborah (E) Hanson, Peter (E) Holems, Kenneth B. (E) Kearns Jr., Francis E. (E) Leland, Phyllis (E) Manzer, Scott (E) McCune, James R. (E) McGrady, Sandra (E) Mitchell, Robert A. (E) Petrie, Dorothy (E) Phillips, Richard A. (E) Russ, Andrew C. (E) Shipp, David W. (E) Smith, Robert W. (E) Taylor, Mary Beth H. (E) Templeton, Hugh E. Jr. (E)

Year Originally Granted 00/00/1971 07/01/2013 05/08/1955 07/01/1992 05/22/1977 00/00/1974 00/00/2004 06/01/1993 07/01/1990 05/25/1958 05/23/1976 05/25/1969 07/01/2013 05/09/1965 00/00/1973 06/02/1985 00/00/2002 00/00/1999 07/01/2013 00/00/1999 00/00/2000 00/00/2003 07/01/2006 05/23/1971 00/00/1996 05/27/1978

111

Charge Conference Membership Foundry Newark Valley

Date Effective

Year of Most Recent Report

North Olmstead Carthage

2013 2013

Latham: Calvary

2013 2013

Laona

Williamsville Camden New Hartford New Hartford Rush Springville

Canandaigua

2013 2013 2013 2013 2010 2010 2013

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGS Valentine, Valerie (Drake) (E) Waggy, John J., Jr. (E) Weeden, Brian (E) Wheatly, Ira M. (E) Wood, David E. (E) Ziegler, Vinton (E)

07/01/1988 05/23/1971 00/00/2002

2013 2013 2013 2013

Fairport

00/00/1977

b) Who on honorable location are appointed ad interim as local pastors? (¶359.2) (Indicate date and appointment.) Name Appointment Year Originally Granted Location Cook, Tracy Naumburg: Beaver Valley/ Barnes 2004 Corner Flemming, Dean S. (E) Hannibal/ Martville 1982 Schneeberger, Dale F. (E) Delanson 1996 c) Who has been placed on administrative location (¶360? (1) This year? (v) Name Date Effective

(2) Previously? Name

Year Originally Placed

Charge Conference Membership

44. Who have been granted the status of honorable location–retired (¶359.3): a) This year? (v) Name Clergy Status Year Honorable Location Originally Granted Eddy, Gail Ayers Elder 1997 Fryer, Dale Elder 2004 Peters, Robert J Elder 1983 b) Previously? Name Breuninger, Richard A. Foster, Timothy Gladwell, Penelope Halbert, Jerry J. Hall, Orrin Haven, Patricia Johnson, Hugh Pennock, Robert E. Ross, Randolph C. Russell, William J.D. Schompert, Ronald Soto, Arturo Fellows, Barbara J. Twiddy, Herbert Weaver, Franklin A.

Clergy Status

District

E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E

Oneonta Genesee Valley West Virginia Binghamton Oneonta

E Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Colorado Northern Flow

Year Honorable Location Originally Granted 00/00/2010 00/00/2009 00/00/2007 00/00/2008 00/00/2000 00/00/1999 00/00/2003 00/00/1994 07/01/1996 00/00/1973 07/01/2001 00/00/2003 00/00/2002 00/00/1995

Year of Most Recent Report

Charge Conference Membership Oswego: Trinity Syracuse: University

Charge Conference Membership Oneonta: First Greece Hedgesville Endicott: First Cooperstown Albany: Trinity Homer Orchard Park Knowlesville St. Croix, Virgin Islands Montrose UMC Malone Phoenix

45. Who have had their status as honorably located and their orders terminated (¶359.2)? (v) Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status

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2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGS 46. Who have had their conference membership terminated? a) By withdrawal to unite with another denomination (¶361.1, .4)? (v) Name Date Effective

Prior Clergy Status

b) By withdrawal from the ordained ministerial office (¶361.2, .4)? (v) Name Date Effective

Prior Clergy Status

c) By withdrawal under complaints or charges (¶¶361.3, .4; 2719.2)? (v) Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status

d) By termination of orders under recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶354.12 )? (v) Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status

e) By trial (¶2713)? Name

Date Effective

Prior Clergy Status

47. Who have been suspended under the provisions of ¶363.1d, ¶2704.2c or ¶2711.3? (Give effective dates. Indicate credential.) Name Date Effective Clergy Status

48. Deceased (List alphabetically in the spaces provided) a) What associate members have died during the year? Effective: Name Date of Birth Retired: Name Thomas, Marian

Date of Birth 10/24/1908

Date of Death

Date of Death 12/12/2014

b) What provisional members have died during the year? (Indicate credential.) Effective: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Retired: Name

Date of Birth

Date of Death

c) What elders have died during the year? Effective: Name Date of Birth

Date of Death

Retired: Name Berry, Daniel H. (RE) Jackson, Fredrick H. (RE) King, Eric Roy (RE) Andrews, Arthur H. (RE) Melius, Arthur R. (RE) Hess III, Charles (RE)

Date of Birth 12/28/1940 04/15/1924 01/13/1914 07/01/1927 11/14/1936 10/08/1935

Date of Death 07/26/2014 08/20/2014 09/16/2014 09/30/2014 10/2/2014 10/24/2014

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04/13/1922 11/09/1939 05/10/1937 02/17/1933 12/28/1917 07/28/1921 01/02/1929 04/02/1938 02/28/1920 04/06/1930

10/26/2014 11/06/2014 12/02/2014 12/13/2014 12/19/2014 01/14/2015 01/15/2015 02/13/2015 02/12/2015 03/18/2015

What Elders on Honorable Location have died during the year?

Name Franke, David L. (E) Blidberg, Eric G. (E)

Date of Birth 10/18/1943 12/31/1945

d) What deacons have died during the year? Effective: Name Date of Birth Retired: Name

Date of Death 07/05/2014 07/30/2014

Date of Death

Date of Birth

Date of Death

What local pastors have died during the year? Active: Name Date of Birth

Date of Death

Retired: Name Gray, Ruth (RL) Turk, Donald H.(RL)

Date of Death 07/09/2014 03/04/2015

Date of Birth 05/18/1930 08/20/1922

49. What provisional or ordained members (elders and deacons) have received appointments in other Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church while retaining their membership in this Annual Conference (¶¶331.8, 346.1)? Name Clergy Conference Where Appointment Date Status Appointed Cho, Byung Woo FE Eastern Pennsylvania Lighthouse Korean UMC of 07/01/2009 Philadelphia Claypool, Inell FE Central Texas Interim St. Paul UMC 25% 07/01/2014 Graham, Nadine FE Texas Houston: Christ 01/01/2008 Koch, Richard FE Indiana First UMC, Brazil, IN 07/01/2015 Ricketts, Mary L. FE Baltimore-Washington St. Paul’s UMC 12/01/2012 Stowe, Megan FE New England St. Paul’s UMC, 07/01/2014 St. Albans, VT 50. Who are the provisional, ordained members or associate members on leave of absence and for what number of years consecutively has each held this relation (¶354)? (Indicate credential. Record Charge Conference where membership is held.) Name Number of Years Charge Conference a) Voluntary? (1) Personal, Less than 5 years (¶354.2a 3) (v) Name Clergy Date Effective Charge Conference Status

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FE FE FE

07/01/2014 08/30/2010 9/1-9/30/2014

(2) Personal, 5 years or more (¶354.2a 3) (v 2/3) Name Clergy Date Effective Status Howe, Brenda FE 01/01/2002 Rowe, William S. IV FE 07/01/2007 (3) Family, Less than 5 years (¶354.2b 3) (v) Name Clergy Status Ellis, Allyson FE

b) Involuntary (¶ 355)? (v 2/3) Name

Charge Conference Saranac, NY Middleburgh, NY

Date Effective

Charge Conference

07/01/2014

First Oneonta

Date Effective

Charge Conference

07/01/2003 07/01/1995

Burnt Hills, NY Easton/North Cambridge, NY

Clergy Status

Date Effective

Charge Conference

Clergy Status

Date Effective

Charge Conference

Date Effective

Charge Conference

(4) Family, 5 years or more (¶354.2b 3) (v 2/3) Name Clergy Status Christian, Dean A. FE Robinson, Ellen W. FE (5) Transitional (¶354.2c) Name

CC: CC: Oswego: Trinity

51. Who are granted sabbatical leave (¶352)? (v) Name Clergy Status

52. Who have been granted medical leave due to medical or disabling conditions (¶357)? (v) Name Clergy Date Effective Charge Conference Status Brand, James FE 12/01/2008 Potsdam Carpenter, Patricia L. LP 07/01/1986 Delamater, W. Alan FE 04/06/2015 Drake, Mary FE 11/18/2014 Hayes, Charles FE 05/01/2012 Ingerson, Steven A. FE 04/01/2008 Langreck, Donald M. FE 09/ /1986 Williamsville Marafioti, Jessie M. FE 01/01/1999 McCarey, Maggie FE 02/01/2011 Nowicki, Susan FE 01/11/2002 West Seneca: New Hope Peacock, Debra LP 06/01/2015 Silk, Barbara FE 07/01/1993 Smith, Roger John FE 09/30/2014 Smith, Laurie FE 09/28/2008 Zimmerman, Lorraine FE 01/28/2008 53. What members in full connection have been retired (¶358): (List alphabetically giving full name—first, middle, last—in that order. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶358.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under ¶358.3, v 2/3)

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Date Effective

Date Effective 07/01/2014

Date Effective 07/01/2015 07/01/2015 07/01/2015 07/01/2015 07/01/2015 07/01/2015 07/01/2015 12/31/2014 03/15/2015 02/01/2015 07/01/2015

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Name McGaughey, Douglas R. Meade, David G. Moore-Colgan, Marion M. Naik, Brown Sauer, Sharon Marie Shafer, Susan S. Spence, Lynn B. Walker, Diane

Date Effective 09/30/2015 07/01/2015 07/01/2015 07/01/2015 07/01/2015 07/01/2015 07/01/2015 11/30/2014

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b) Previously? Name

Chaney, Melba V. (RE) Chapman, Bruce W (RE) Chase, Duane (RE) Chatelle, Laura (RE) Chatterton, Richard (RE) Chesney, John A. (RE) Clemow, Thomas C.(RE) Cleveland, J. Fay (RE) Cole, Judith E. (RE) Coller, Harold N. (RE) Comer, Michael P. (RE) Connor, Martha G. (RE) Connor, Walter G. (RE) Cooke, John (RE) Cornell, Virginia S. (RE) Cotant, William A. (RE) Covell, Warren E. (RE) Crawford, Jeffrey (RE) Darling, Robert H. (RE) Darnell, Paul (RE) Davidson, Shirley (RE) Davidson, Violet (RE) Davis, Susan (RE) Dearstyne, Eleanor G. (RE) DeGroote, Joseph (RE) Deming, Eileen W. (RE) Dempsey, David (RE) DeMocker, Janice (RE) Derk, David L. (RE) Dewey, Keith M. (RE) Dickinson, Allan G. (RE) Dillon, Christopher (RE) Dolch, Arthur G. (RE) Dolch, Rebecca (RE) Doupe, Gary E. (RE) Drown, Maurice E. (RE) Durham, David (RE) Easton, Donald (RE) Eddy , Steven C. (RE) Eldred, Robert D. (RE) Elmendorf, Wendell (RE) Emerson, Richard D. (RE) Excell, Charles V. (RE) Farmer, Robert (RE)

Date Effective

Adriance, Carter B. (RE) Akers, Douglas N. (RE) Albrecht, Frederick C. (RE)

Alderman, Judy (RE) Allen, Robert D. (RE) Anderson, Frank H. (RE) Anderson, Robert T. (RE) Archer, Voigt D. (RE) Arnold, Neil L. (RE) Babcock, Calvin W. (RE) Babcock, Kenneth B. (RE) Babcock, Naomi B. (RE) Bailey, Frederick L. (RE) Bailey, James D. (RE) Baissa, Marilyn (RE) Barden, Bruce (RE) Barrett, James W. (RE) Barton, Richard E. (RE) Bastian, Juanita W. (RE) Baumback, Alan (RE) Baums, Roosevelt (RE) Bean, Earl R. (RE) Beeson, John F. (RE) Beman, Larry F. (RE) Bement, Betty S. (RE) Benjamin, Keith (RE) Benton, Benson A. (RE) Benson, Robert L. (RE) Bergner, David (RE) Black, Jr., J. Allen (RE) Boston, Robert S. (RE) Bouton, David W. (RE) Bowen, Herbert B. (RE) Bowen, James L. (RE) Bowman,Leland L. (RE) Brewster, James N. (RE) Brewster, John N. (RE) Briggs-Harris, Calvin (RE) Brittain, John (RE) Brocklehurst, JoAnne (RE) Brown, Thomas (RE) Bruen, Harold W. (RE) Buckley, Donald R. (RE) Burdick, William E. (RE) Burgess, E. Clayton (RE) Burlew, Elizabeth (RE) Burnop, W. Alan (RE) Burt, Guy L. (RE) Caldwell, Richard A. (RE) Campbell, Garry W. (RE) Campbell, Richard E. (RE) Capron, Richard (RE) Carlsen, Frederick. M. (RE) Carpenter, Gailey (RE) Carr, James (RE) Carroll, Dana (RE) Carroll, James (RE) Carter, Roy A. (RE) Carver, Sherwood (RE) Cauvel, Paul E. (RE)

07/01/2014 07/01/2014

07/01/2014 07/01/2014 07/01/2014

Fassett, Thomas White (RE)

Fellows, Norma Jean (RE) Ferguson, Allen (RE) Ferguson, Gene M. (RE) Fike, Francis (RE) Filiatreau, Shirley (RE) Fischer, Martha (RE) Fitts, Everett B. (RE) Flohr, Leroy W. (FE) Foster, Allyn C. (RE) Foster, Marilyn M. (RE) Foster, Myrna (RE) Franklin, Gregory A. (RE) French, Vernon C. (RE) Fribance, Elizabeth W. (RE) Fulton, John (RE) Garman, Harold (RE) Geer, David (RE) George, Loise L. (RE)

07/01/2014

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10/01/2013

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2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGS Gongloff, Paul (RE) Goodell, John (RE) Grant, Richard E. (RE) Grimm, Charles B. (RE)

Kirk, James T. (RE) Kissel Jack (RE) Knapp Gordon W. (RE)

Knappenberger, Lyston R. (RE)

Knopp, Douglas (RE)

Grossman, William B.S. (RE)

Guariniello, Louis N. (RE) Guiles, Donald (RE) Gutekunst, Gurney O. (RE) Guy, Mary (RE) Hagy, Arthur F. (RE) Hakes, Gary L. (RE) Haley, Patrick (RE) Hall, Russell (RE) Handy, David A. (RE) Hansen, Roy (RE) Harrington, Richard W. (RE) Hart, William G. (RE) Harvey, Mark (RE) Havens, Bradley L (RE) Haynes Charles W. (RE) Hazlett, F. Ray (RE) Heiss, Stephen R. (RE) Heitzenrater, Drew W. (RE) Heleine, Fred (RE) Hill, Dean E. (RE) Hodgins, Kenneth W. (RE) Hoff, Donald (RE) Hoffman, Ronald F. (RE) Holder, Patrick L. (RE) Homer, Wenona C. (RE) Horner, David J., Jr. Hoskins, Herber F. (RE) Hoyle, Ruthellen (RE) Hudson, Bryant T. (RE) Hundemann, Robert J. (RE) Ingraham, C. Joseph (RE) Isaman, Ronald V. (RE) James, Richard P. (RE) Jefferson, Milton T. (RE) Jelinek, Patricia (RE) Jenkins, William (RE) Johnson, Carl (RE) Johnson, Richard A. (RE) Johnson, Robert A. (RE) Johnson, Robert L., Jr. (RE) Jones, Robert A. (RE) Jones, Thomas (RE) Judson, W. Garrett (RE) Kahng, Raymond A. (RE) Kaiser, Sue K. (RE) Kanuck, Robert L. (RE) Kark, William A. (RE) Kauffman, Gerald A. (RE) Keiper, Allen S. (RE) Keller, Carol (RE) Kelly, Peter (RE) Kelsey, Fred (RE) Kessler, Charles W. (RE) Kettinger, LeRoy (RE) Kibbe, George R. (RE) Kim, Sung C. (RE) Kimpland (Bradshaw), Diane (RE) King, Horace (RE) Kinnell, Christopher (RE)

LaCroix, Janet B. (Gibbs )(RE)

LaRoe, David R. (RE) Lasher, Sandra (RE) Lasher, William A. (RE) Laun, James (RE) Lavery, James M. (RE) Leach, Robert B. (RE) Lee, Russell (RE) Lee, Vernon L. (RE) Lee-Clark, Bruce C. (RE) LeGro, James (RE) Lesch, James (RE) Lewis, Gail (RE) Lewis, Robert B. (RE) Lincoln, M. Edward (RE) Linder, Lyle D. (RE) Ling, Daniel (RE) Lintern, Edwin J. (RE) Linza, Raymond E. (RE) Lippy, Charles H. (RE) London, Harlan (RE) Long, Robert F. (RE) Loomis, Herbert D. (RE) Lowenthal, Robert (RE) Love, John L. (RE) Lubba, David (RE) Lucas, Robert D. (RE) Lum, Allen (RE) MacLaughlin, Frank (RE) Marino, Mark (RE) Marino, Ralph (RE) Marshall, Karen (RE) Marsi, Janice Michaels (RE) Martin, Mary (RE) Matthews, Robert (RE) Maxwell, James (RE) McBride, Daniel (RE) McCaughey, Richard (RE) McCombe, Kathleen G (RE) McCune, Robert J. (RE) McDonald, Bruce A. (RE) McFarland, William (RE) Mead, Norman J. (RE) Megnin, Donald (RE) Metevier, F. Victor (RE) Millbyer, Terrance E. (RE) Miller, Duane (RE) Miller, George F. (RE) Miller, Ida (RE) Miller, Roy (RE) Mills, Paul (RE) Minnigh, Jr. Wendell (RE) Mitchell, Gilbert C. (RE) Modisher, Donald E. (RE) Mohler, Hallock (RE) Montgomery, Thomas (RE) Moore, Daniel (RE) Morey, Elizabeth R. (RE) Morris, Dolen (RE) Mowry, Elizabeth (RE)

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2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGS Moyer, Mardean (RE) Muzzy, Virgil (RE) Nicholls, David H. (RE) Nicholls, Grant (RE) Nolen, Bonnie B. (RE) Nussle, John E. (RE) Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, Terrence (RE) Oertel, David (RE) Olmstead, Patricia (RE) Olson, Mary (RE) Ostrander, Wayne B. (RE) Palm, Janice (RE) Parker, Brolin (RE) Parr, Nancy (RE) Parr, Stephen R. (RE) Parsons, Norman W. (RE) Pattison, William G. (RE) Paufler, Denis (RE) Pegg, William (RE) Phelps, David W. (RE) Phillippe, John L. (RE) Pierce, Mark L. (RE) Piper, Gerald C. (RE) Pitkin, L. Paul (RE) Pollard, James M. (RE) Pollock, Wilbur W. (RE) Potter, Edwin A. (RE) Pritts, Deborah L. (RE) Proper, Roberta (RE) Puthuparampil, John (RE) Rauscher, Richard (RE) Reeder, William D. (RE) Rehberg, Wes (RE) Rehkugler, Nancy C. (RE) Reichman, Ronald (RE) Reist, Irwin W. (RE) Reppert, Nelson (RE) Rhodehamel, Gary A. (RE) Rhodehamel, Wendy (RE) Rhodes, Alan C. (RE) Richards, Roger (RE) Richards, Ted (RE) Ricker, Richard M. (RE) Robinson, Paul E. (RE) Rockwell, David A. (RE) Rogers, Sandra H. (RE) Rothwell, Vincent L. (RE) Rough, R. John (RE) Rowe, Robert (RE) Rudd, Charles A. (RE) Rugh, Emerson R. (RE) Ryan, Roland R. (RE) Sabin, Norman A. (RE) Salisbury, E. Catherine (RE) Santella, Richard (RE) Savage, John S. (RE) Scandrol, Donald, M. (RE) Schafer, Thomas (RE) Schalk, Donald J. (RE) Schattner, Veme E. (RE) Schaus, Sharon (RE) Schlansker, David H. (RE) Schneider, Dora (RE) Scoville, V.H. Stanley (RE)

Sears, Richard L. (RE) Seifert, Constance L. (RE) Sellers, Ronald H. (RE) Shaw, Raymond (RE) Shippey, Harold A. (RE) Showers, Merle E. (RE) Simmons, David E. (RE) Sivers, Richard (RE) Slighter, Verne A. (RE) Sloth, Eileen Cornwell (RE) Smith, Burton (RE) Smith, Carlos (RE) Smith, David Earl (RE) Smith, Earl M. (RE) Smith, Erik Lewis (RE) Smith, Huston C. (RE) Smith, Jonathan W. (RE) Smith, Russell D. (RE) Snyder, Eldon D. (RE) Spencer, Douglas F. (RE) Sprenger, James R. (RE) Stafford, Jr. H. Nelson (RE) Stees, Ray R. (RE) Steinert, Babette (RE) Stevens, Garrie (RE) Stevens, Marilyn B. (RE) Stoll, Harry L. (RE) Stoppert, Robert (RE)

07/01/2014

07/01/2014 07/01/2014

07/01/2014

07/01/2014 01/01/2014

Stratton, Rolland Kipton (RE)

Stringer, Denise L. (RE) Swanger, Shiela (RE) Tabor, Eunice (RE) Tanner, Stanley (RE) Taylor, Walter E. (RE) Taylor, Thomas G. (RE) Thayer, Carol (RE)

Thevanesan, Sinnathamby (RE)

Thistle, Judith (RE)

Thompson, Spencer G. (RE)

07/01/2014

Thorick, Philip J. (RE) Timlin, Genett (RE) Tucker, Rexford (RE) Turk, Donald D. (RE) Vahey, Milton (RE) Valencia, Jose L., Jr. (RE) VanArnam, George (RE)

Van Dussen, D. Gregory (RE)

VanOrnum, Carlton (RE) Wait, Kenneth H. (RE) Wallace, Joseph (RE) Walter, William (RE) Ward, Jerome (RE) Warner, Charles J. (RE) Washburn, Donald R. (RE) Waters, Raoul J. (RE) Watters, Merry (RE) Weaver, Donald L. (RE) Webster, Bruce (RE) Weeden, Theodore J. (RE) Welkley, Richard H. (RE) Wenzinger, Ronald E. (RE) West, Harland J. (RE) West, Wayne M. (RE) Wetherwax, John R. (RE) Wharton, Osceola W. (RE)

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Wilson White, Jeanetta K. (RE)

Wilson, Doug (RE) Wilson, Gwendolyn T. (RE) Wolcott, J. David Wolf (RE) Wolter, Gerald A. (RE) Womack, James Paul Won, Duk Joong (RE) Wood, Franklin, R. (RE) Wood, Kenneth E. (RE) Woodcock, Joyce (RE) Yang, Jah Suh (RE) Young, Donna (RE) Zimmer, Calvin (RE) Zimmerman, Joan (RE) Zimmerman, Robert W.(RE) Zittel, Robert J. (RE)

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54. What associate members have been retired (¶358): (List alphabetically. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶358.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under ¶358.3, v 2/3) a) This year? Name Date Effective Palmer, William 12/31/2014 b) Previously? Name Armitage, Dewey G. (RA) Asbornsen, Alden (RA) Atkins, Janet (RA) Battist, Sharon (RA) Beardslee, Melanie (RA) Beaudry, Barbara A. (RA) Beaudry, Harold A. (RA) Bloomberg, C. Gordon (RA) Cliver, Cliff (RA) Cook, Gary N. IV (RA) Danielson, Olav (RA) Drayer, Les (RA) Dufford, Paul L. (RA)

Gazzilli, Mario Golden, Edward A. (RA)

Date Effective

Name

Date Effective

McCracken, George (RA) Moyer, Carol (RA) Newkirk, David C. (RA) Nonnenberg, Charles W. (RA) Oyer, Robert D. (RA) Pearsall, Gordon (RA) Pierce, Virginia (RA) Pouncy, John E. (RA) Rhodes, Jacqueline S. (RA) Richardson, Mary E. (RA) Russell, Diana (RA) Sierk, Carol (RA) Smith, Lawrence T. (RA) Southcott, Janet S. (RAM) Stewart, Elizabeth J. (RA) Summerville, Vivian (RA) Tongue, Wrightson S. (RA) Vineyard, Joanne (RA) Wendt, Ruth (RA) Yauchzy, Lois (RA)

7/1/2013

Holzhauser, Phyllis J. (RA) Jenson, Eugene B. (RA) Jersak, Nora (RA)

Kibbe, Thana (RA)

Kissel, J. Keith (RA) Knapp Roscoe (RA) Manly, David (RA) Mayo, Alvin (RA) McCauley, Lionel B. (RA)

55. What provisional members have been retired (¶358, 2008 Book of Discipline): (NOTE: Provisional members who reach mandatory retirement age and have not retired by Jan. 1, 2013 shall be discontinued (¶ 327.7) and listed in Q. 42.) Name Date Effective Clemow, Linda M. (RP) 07/01/2014 Davis, Bennie Jr. (RP) 07/01/1997 Kleinstuber, David H. (RP) 07/01/2004 Linder, Mary Ann (RP) 07/01/2005 White, Rodger E. (RP) 07/01/2012 56. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors (¶320.5): a) This year? Name Date Effective Ames, Carol 06/15/2015 Briant, Donald W. 01/01/2015 Knight, Ellen 07/01/2015 Lighthall, Raymond 07/01/2015 Loan, Stephen W. 07/01/2015 Whited, Edward 10/5/2014 Wood, Marilyn 07/01/2015 Erway, Mark 07/01/2015

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Date Effective

07/01/2014

Name Lindsay, Robert (RL) Lintern, Evelyn P. (RL) Lofstrom, Calvin (RL) Mann, Keith R. (RL) Masland, Dean W. (RL) Miner, Arthur (RL) Mitchell, Rocky (RL) Mowery, Anne L. (RL) Nelson, Winifred C. (RL) Olmstead, Sandra (RL) Page, Patricia (RL) Pearson, Gilbert J. (RL) Pelkey, Lyman (RL) Pinneo, Carol (RL) Puhak, Peter G (RL) Pullen, Nancy (RL) Rowland, Frederick (RL) Rowland, Paul D. (RL) Scholten, Thom (RL) Scott, Judith Mumbower (RL) Sears, Andrea (RL) Shaw, Benjamin H. (RL) Shepard, Carlton L. (RL) Sigourney, Stephen (RL) Stark, Francis (RL) Stubba, William (RL) Thomas, Sandra (RL) Vogel, Judy (RL) Vredenburg, Charles (RL) Waldron, Deborah (RL) Waldron, Roger (RL) Webb, Willis L. (RL) Wheeler, C. Donald (RL) Wickert, Marcia (RL) Wickett, Mary Anne (RL) Willson, Stanley M (RL) Wiltse, Donald (RL)

Date Effective

06/14/2013

07/01/2014

57. What is the number of clergy members of the Annual Conference: a) By appointment category and conference relationship? (NOTES: (1) Where applicable, the question numbers on this report form corresponding to each category have been placed in parenthesis following the category title. Where these question numbers appear, the number reported in that category should agree with the number of names listed in the corresponding questions. (2) For the three categories of Appointments to Extension Ministries, report as follows: Âś344.1a, c): the number of clergy members appointed within United Methodist connectional structures, including district superintendents, or to an ecumenical agency. Âś344.1b): the number of clergy members appointed to extension ministries, under endorsement by the Division of Chaplains and Related Ministries of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.

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Provisional Deacons 3

Provisional Elders 23

Associate Members & Affiliate Members With Vote 5

xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx

xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx 0

On Family Leave (50a3, a4) On Sabbatical Leave (51) On Medical Leave (52) On Transitional Leave (50a5)

xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx 2

xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx 0

Retired (53, 54, 55) Total Number, Clergy Members Grand Total, All Conference Clergy Members

xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx 56

xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx 188

Deacons in Full Connection 7

Elders in Full Connection 213

Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1a, c) (77a) Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1b) (77b) Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1d) (77c) Appointments to Attend School (¶331.3) (79) Appointed to Other Annual Conferences (49) On Leave of Absence (50a1, a2)

Categories Pastors and deacons whose primary appointment is to a Local Church (¶¶331.1c, 339) (76, 78c) Deacons (in full connection and provisional) serving Beyond the Local Church (¶331.1a, b) (78a,b)

13 23

425

724

Full– time Local Pastors 51

Part– time Local Pastors 185

1071

b) By gender and racial/ethnic identification? (NOTE: See the instruction for item 57 for guidelines to assist in the racial/ethnic identification count.) Clergy Demographics

Categories

Deacons in Full Connection Male

Asian African American/Black Hispanic Native American

Elders in Full Connection

Female

Male

Female

23 7

3 7

5 1

1 1

Probationary (provisional) Deacons Male

Female

Probationary (provisional) Elders Male

Female

Associate Members & Affiliate Members with Vote Male

Female

Full–time Local Pastors Male

0 1

123

Female

1 1 1 1

Part–time Local Pastors Male

Female

2 1

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGS Pacific Islander White Multi-Racial Grand Total, All Conference Clergy Members*

170

131

Note: After receiving numerous research requests for data relating to clergy gender and ethnicity, GCFA has again chosen to request the information in the chart above.

PART III CERTIFICATION IN SPECIALIZED MINISTRY Note: Indicate credential of persons in Part III: FD, FE, PD, PE, AM, FL, PL, and LM. 58. Who are the candidates in process for certification in specialized ministry? Name Clergy/Lay Status Specialized Ministry Ranous, Susan M. Lay Christian Education Dunn, Kevin Lay Camping and Retreat Ministry Hansen, Derek PE Camping and Retreat Ministry Russell, Susan W. FD Camping and Retreat Ministry Rosa-Laguer, Carlos FE Evangelism Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil, Beth Lay Spiritual Formation Toenniessen, Cindy L. FE Spiritual Formation Woodcock, Joyce RE Spiritual Formation 59. Who is certified in specialized ministry? (List the areas of specialized ministry. Indicate by an asterisk those certified this year.) Name Clergy/Lay Status Specialized Ministry Anderson, Ted FE Christian Education Coatsworth, Deborah Lay Christian Education Cooper, Phyllis Lay Christian Education Finch, Deanna FD Christian Education LeValley, Bonnie FD Christian Education Rhodes, Alan FE Christian Education Scharf, Susan Lay Christian Education Tuttle, Joellyn FE Christian Education Fuller, Daniel PL Evangelism Scharf, Susan Lay Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministry Anderson, Ted FE Youth Ministry Finch, Deanna FD Youth Ministry LeValley, Bonnie FD Youth Ministry Rotach, Brian FE Youth Ministry Russell, Susan FD Youth Ministry Stierheim, Gregory P. FE Youth Ministry Huber, Michael Lay Camping and Retreat Ministry Lee, Catherine RD Older Adult Ministry Dibelius, Nancy E. Lay Spiritual Formation Middleton, Marcia S. Lay Spiritual Formation Rosa-Laguer, Carlos* FE Spiritual Formation Wagner, Jane FE Spiritual Formation 60. Who are transferred in as a certified person in specialized ministry? Name Clergy/Lay Status Specialized Ministry

61. Who are transferred out as a certified person in specialized ministry?

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Clergy/Lay Status

Specialized Ministry

62. Who have been removed as a certified person in specialized ministry? Name Clergy/Lay Status

Receiving Conference

Specialized Ministry

PART IV CERTIFIED LAY MINISTRY

(¶(¶ 271, and 666.10 The Book of Discipline) 63. Who are certified as lay ministers (¶ 271, and 666.10)? (List alphabetically giving full name—first, middle, last—in that order, by district) Name Andrews, Shirley (LM) McFarren, Harold (Mickey) (LM) Rice, Paul (LM) Stevens, Arnold (LM) Ezekiel, Olive (LM) Rainbolt, Bill (LM) Becker, Carol (LM) Carris, Vicki (LM) Gifford, John (LM) Watson, David (LM) McLean, Marcelene (LM) Shepard, Judy (LM) Sherwood, Jean (LM) Blume, Ken (LM) Pease, Shirley (LM) Duquette, Judy (LM) Pratt, Vern (LM) Roll, Patricia A. (LM) Comstock, Robert (LM) Hotchkiss, Dorothy (LM) Jordan, Nancy (LM) Briggs, Robert (LM) Potter, Erick (LM) Barczykowski, Linda (LM) Bobsein, Louie (LM) Brecht, Charles (LM) Brown, James (LM) Curtin, Kevin (LM)

District Adirondack Adirondack

Name DeLong, Barbara (LM) Edmister, Bill (LM)

District Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier

Adirondack Adirondack Albany Albany Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Cornerstone Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Crossroads Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Finger Lakes Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Genesee Valley Mountain View Mountain View Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier

Habberfield, Barbara (LM) Heideman, Becky (LM) Houck, Sandy (LM) Jaynes, Scot (LM) Laskey, Naomi (LM) Masur, Kathy (LM) McGinn, Laurie (LM) Modd, Kathleen (LM) Moore, Nancy (LM) Prendergast, Jeanne (LM) Skellen, Harold (LM) Fargo, Warren (LM) Fitchette, Donna (LM) Frary, John (LM) Helmer, Martha (LM) DeYear, Barbara (LM) McCarthy, Nelda (LM) Dunning, Linda (LM) Piatt, Jenni (LM) Pickert, Richard (LM) Remick, Christian (LM) St. Louis, Helen (LM) Smith, Cora (LM) Christman, Maxine (LM) Neeley, Jane (LM) O’Neil, David (LM)

Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Niagara Frontier Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow Northern Flow Oneonta Northern Flow Northern Flow

PART V DIACONAL MINISTERS

(Paragraph numbers in questions 65-72 refer to The 1992 Book of Discipline) 64. Who constitute the Committee on Investigation (¶2703.3)? (v) Name

65. Who are transferred in as diaconal ministers (¶312)? Name Previous Annual Conference

66. Who are transferred out as diaconal ministers (¶312)?

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Date

67. Who have had their conference relationship as diaconal ministers terminated by Annual Conference action (¶313.3)? (Under ¶313.3a, no vote; under ¶313.3b, v 2/3) Name Date Effective

68. What diaconal ministers have died during the year? a) Effective: Name Date of Birth b) Retired: Name

Date of Death

Date of Birth

Date of Death

69. What diaconal ministers have been granted leaves of absence under ¶313.1a, c, d) (disability, study/sabbatical, or personal leave): (v) Name Type of Leave Date Originally Granted

70. What diaconal ministers have been granted an extended leave (¶313.1e): Name Date Originally Granted

71. Who have returned to active status from extended leave (¶313.1e)? (v)? Name Date Originally Granted

72. Who have taken the retired relationship to the Annual Conference as diaconal ministers (¶313.2): (Under ¶313.2b, v 2/3) a) This year? Name Date Effective b) Previously? Name Edwards, Jayne (RDM)

Date Effective 01/01/2011

PART VI APPOINTMENTS AND CONCLUDING BUSINESS 73. Who are approved for less than full-time service? a) What associate members, provisional, or full elders are approved for appointment to less than full-time service, what is the total number of years for which such approval has been granted to each, and for what fraction of full-time service (in one-quarter increments) is approval granted (for purposes of equitable compensation claim and pension credit) ¶¶338.2, 342.2, 1506)? (v 2/3, after 8 years v 3/4): Name Agnew, Peter W. (FE) Beck, Helen (FE) Brown, Hoyt (FE) Claypool, Inell (FE) Crowell, Stephen (FE) DeAngelis, Barbara (FE)

Appointment Borodino Louisville UCC/Madrid United Adams Basin/Spencerport/ Rochester Grace & West Ave. Central Texas AC Interim @ St. Paul UMC, South District Alfred & Angelica Varick

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Fraction of FullTime Service .50 .75 .75

Years

.25

2 year

.50 .75

2 year rd 3 year

11 years 5 years st 1 year nd

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Jones, Wilson (FE) Lee, Jin Kook (FE) Loeser, John (PE) Luce, Marian F. (FE) Lyles, Devin (PE) Kim, Dong Ki (FE) Olson, Robin (FE) Raca, Nancy (PE) Reed, Kimberly A. (FE) Ricketts, Mary (FE) Robinson, Ann (FE) Streeter, Jennifer (FE) Walz, Patricia (FE) Warner, Kelly K. (FE) Wenzinger, Cynthia J. (FE) Wiliford, Terry Sue (FE)

Perryville/Peterboro East Rochester/West Walworth Living Hope UMC Amboy Center Harrisville/Natural Bridge Churchville Lowville & Beaver Falls Broadalbin/Edinburg South Bethlehem Pavilion/Wyoming Korean Mission of Rochester Wilson: Exily Short Track & Swain NFC: “The Pillar” Rochester: Korean Spiritual Life Coordinator at Boston University Rochester: Covenant 50%/NFC Sophia Community 25% Galway BWC: St. Paul’s UMC & Garfield Rochester: Lake Ext. Min. Fairport Baptist Home Baldwinsville Hartford Apalachin/Whittemore Hill New Life UMC & Seneca Castle

.50 .75 .75 .25 .75 .25 .75 .75 .50 .50 .75 .75 .50 .75 .75 .50

24 years nd 2 year rd 3 year st 1 year 8 years nd 2 year st 1 year 7 years nd 2 year rd 3 year th 6 year th 5 year st 1 year nd 2 year th 4 year th 6 Year

.75

1 year

.50 .75 .25 .50 .50 .25 .75 .75

6 year th 5 year th 10 year rd 3 year nd 2 year nd 2 year th 4 year rd 3 year

b) What deacons in full connection and provisional deacons are approved for appointment to less than fulltime service (¶331.7)? Name Appointment Fraction of Full-Time Service Insook Do (FD) Chaplain/Counselor at Capital City .50 Rescue Mission/New Faith Family Center for Homeless Women, Albany, NY Denise Bowen (FD) Boonville .50 Deanna Finch (FD) Greece .50 74. Who have been appointed as interim pastors under the provisions of ¶338.3 since the last session of the annual conference, and for what period of time? Name Robin Blair (FE) Puleff, Annette (FL) Woodcock, Joyce (RE) Woodcock, Joyce (RE) Hicks, Ann (RL) Harris, Linda (RE) Smith, Burton (RE) Scholl, Natalie (FE) O’Neill, Terrence M. (RE) Worth, Rebecca L. (SY) Marsi, Jan (RE)

District Finger Lakes Cornerstone Northern Flow Northern Flow Finger Lakes Northern Flow Genesee Valley Binghamton Albany Mountain View Binghamton

Appointment Newark First UMC Fredonia First Martinsburg Lowville Middlesex & Rushville Three River Valley Parish Naples Trinity Federated Owego Shenendehowa Allentown & Bolivar Tabernacle

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Start Date 11/1/14 11/13/14 01/01/15 01/01/15 01/01/15 01/01/15 02/08/15 02/01/15 04/06/15 04/12/15 04/15/15

End Date 06/30/2015 06/30/2015 06/30/2015 06/30/2015 06/30/2015 06/30/2015 04/12/2015 06/30/2015 06/30/2015 06/28/2015 06/30/2016

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGS 75. What changes have been made in appointments since the last annual conference session? (Attach list. Include and identify Appointments Beyond the Local Church (Deacons) and Appointments to Extension Ministries (Elders). Give effective dates of all changes.) Name Porter, Shawn (SY) Stackpole, Cynthia (FE)

Dist. Cross MV

Date 05/01/2014 07/01/2014

Stackpole, Richard (FE)

07/01/2014

Routh, David (SY) Seeley, Jeffrey A. (FD)

ADK MV

07/27/2014 07/30/2014

From None Ext. Min. Virginia University Campus Ministry Ext. Min. Harner Chapel, West Virginia None None

Drayer, Leslie (RA) Bradseth, Anthony (SY)

Corner N Flow

08/01/2014 08/01/2014

Retirement None

Remick, Christian (LM) Pierce, Virginia (RA) Bennett, Daryl J. (PL)

08/01/2014 08/03/2014 8/11/2014

West Stockholm Ausable Forks Not Appointed

Walz, Patricia (FE) Hart, Penelope (PL)

N Flow ADK Ni. Front Cross Cross

08/17/2014 09/01/14

Leave Apple Valley

Waldron, Roger (RL) Bond, William J. (PL)

ADK N Flow

09/01/2014 09/01/14

Mackey, Douglas (PE)

Cross

09/01/2014

Wimmersberger, Keith (OF) Blume, Kenneth (LM) Cain, Howard (SY) Smith, David (RE) Shevlin, Linda (SY) Karen Finch (SY) Heise, David R. (RL) Howard, Richard (PL) Austin, Kevin J. (PL) Lindsay, Robert (RE) Smith, Roger John (FE) Ledbetter, Mark (OE) St. Louis, Helen (LM) Lothridge, Brian (PL) Bradley, Casey (PL) Capodagli, Lee (PL)

Cross Cross N Flow ALB GV GV ALB ONE MV MOH FL ALB N Flow Corner ADK ADK

09/01/2014 09/01/2014 09/01/2014 09/01/2014 09/14/2014 09/14/2014 09/23/2014 09/29/14 09/29/14 09/30/14 09/30/14 10/01/14 10/1/14 10/01/14 10/01/14 10/01/14

Dill, Carol (PL) Johnson-Siebold, Judith (FE) Blume, Kenneth (SY) Johnson-Siebold, Judith (FE) Ford, Jack (FL)

Corner ALB Cross ALB MOH

10/15/14 9/1/14 09/01/14 10/01/14 10/13/14

Not serving in retirement Malone: Centenary & Constable Syracuse: James St. & Rockefeller Tully United None None Retirement None None Retirement SY @ Hartwick/Mt. Vision SY @ Erin & Sullivanville Lassellsville Newark: First South Bethlehem Buckton SY @ Falconer SY @ Lake Luzerne/S. Corinth SY @ S. Cambridge/ Eagle Bridge N. Cambridge/Easton SY @ Hamlet & South Dayton Ravena: Grace 100% Not serving Personal Leave Dolgeville/Oppenheim

Lowman, Dee Anne (FE)

NFC

10/06/2014

Lark Street Together 50%

Wiggers, Stephen (FE)

Corner

11/17/2014

Fredonia; First

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To Mount Pleasant Ext. Min. Co-Managers at Cypress Woods Holiday Retirement Ext. Min. Co-Managers at Cypress Woods Holiday Retirement SY@ First UMC, Lake George Ext. Min.: Dir of Choral Activities, Instr of Music & Speech Comm, Elmira College South Ripley CLOG – Nicholville, St. Regis Falls, Moira West Stockholm & Nicholville No longer serving in retirement Ext. Ministry as Chaplain, Erie County Medical Center LFT 25% @ Baldwinsville Apple Valley & Syracuse: Rockefeller Schroon Lake Community Malone: Centenary only Syracuse: James Street & Erwin First Retirement Apulia Constable Ravena: Grace SY 75% @ Naples Trinity Allen’s Hill Rotterdam PL @ Hartwick/Mt. Vision PL @ @ Erin & Sullivanville Not Appointed in retirement Medical Leave Not Appointed in UNY Colton PL @ Falconer PL @ Lake Luzerne/S. Corinth PL @ S. Cambridge/ Eagle Bridge N. Cambridge/Easton PL @ Hamlet & South Dayton Personal Leave Apulia 25% South Bethlehem 50% Dolgeville/Oppenheim/Lassellsville & cp at Paines Hollow Lark Street Together 50% & Ext. Min. as Prog Devel. Assoc at CRTC Ext. Min. Chaplain, Halifax Health

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGS Hospice Team, Florida Medical Leave Not Appointed Brookvale Retirement Retirement Retirement Retirement Clayton/Depauville 75% @ Tioga Center/ Smithboro

Drake, Mary (FE) Melnyk, Theresa (PL) Green, Barbara (RL) Palmer, William (AM) Harris, Linda (FE) Briant, Donald (FL) O’Neil, Beth (PL) LaLone, Earl (FL) Martin, Donna Taylor (PL)

N Flow Bing Bing Cross N Flow N Flow N Flow N Flow Bing

11/18/14 11/20/2014 11/20/2014 12/31/14 12/31/2014 01/01/2015 01/01/2015 01/01/2015 01/01/2015

Mahar, Sherry (PL) Lincoln, Daniel (SY) Webb, Frederica (PL)

NFR NFL NFL

01/01/2015 12/01/2014 1/1/2015

O’Neil, David (LM) Mann, Jeannette (SY) Teuchert, Harry (ROF) Jones, Cory (SY) Gleason, Janet L. (FE) Finch, Matthew (PL) Lyles, Devin (PE)

NFL ADK MOH MOH MOHW GV GV

01/01/2015 12/04/2014 12/31/2014 01/01/2015 01/01/2015 01/01/2015 03/01/2015

Leonard, Cynthia (PL) Kessler, David (SY)

ALB MOH

11/16/2014 1/31/2015

Hickey, Lori (SY) Scholl, Natalie (FE)

NFL BING

01/19/2015 02/01/2015

Mannsville/Lorraine Brookvale Not serving in retirement Mexico 3 River Valley Parish Clayton/Depauville Lowville Martinsburg 100% @ Tioga Center/ Smithboro None None 75% Redwood/Alex Bay/Wellesley Island None Cambridge: Embury St. Johnsville Not Serving Herkimer Livonia 25% & Hemlock 25% 75% Rush & ¼ time NFC: The Pillar Hagaman Constableville/Glenfield/Greig /Turin Not Appointed Interim @ Oswego

Shevlin, Linda (SY)

02/08/2015

75% Naples Trinity

Edwards & South Edwards Interim 50% @ Oswego & 50% at Ext. Min. as Life Coach 25% Naples Trinity

Haverkamp, Keith (FE)

Cross

03/15/2015

Ext. Ministry

Retirement

Hedlund, Victoria (FL)

CRST

04/06/2015

Allentown & Bolivar

Clark, Ray (SY) Delamater, W. Alan (FE) Shevlin, Linda (SY) Worth, Rebecca (SY) Peters, Robert (HL) Judd, Geri (PL) Lacey-Markle, Jan (PL) Cole, Lynette (SY) Earthrowl, Deborah (FE)

MOH ALB GV MV ALB FL Oneon ADK ADK

03/23/15 04/06/2015 04/13/2015 04/22/2015 05/01/2015 05/06/2015 05/20/2015 06/01/2015 06/01/2015

Brant, Sandy (SY) Peacock, Debra (LP)

MV ADK

06/14/2015 06/01/2015

None Shenendehowa 25% Naples Trinity None Watervliet None Davenport – SY None Salem/W.Hebron/CP Greater Parish None Argyle & Greenwich: Centenary

Ext. Min: Pastoral Care Coordinator @ Olean Gen. Hospital Hawkinsville Medical Leave 50% Naples Trinity Allentown & Bolivar First Retired Honorable Location PL 25% @ Trumansburg Davenport - PL Newman (Shushan) 25% Salem/W.Hebron/CP Greater Parish/CP Newman Presho Medical Leave

PL @ Pendleton Center SY @ Mannsville/Lorraine 50% Alex Bay & Wellesley Island only Redwood No longer serving Not Appointed St. Johnsville CP @ St. Johnsville & Herkimer Livonia & Hemlock 25% 50% Rush & ¼ time NFC: The Pillar Not Appointed No longer serving

76. What elders (full connection and provisional), associate members, and local pastors are appointed to ministry to the local church and where are they appointed for the ensuing year? (Attach a list.)

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To other valid ministries under the provisions of Âś344.1d? (v 2/3) Name Appointment Clunn, Steven (FE) Conners, Gail (PL) Crowell, Stephen R. (FE) Evans, Christopher (FE) Fenimore, James (FE) Frueh, Henry (FE) Gould, Brian (FE) Harris, Pamela (FE) Hedlund, Victoria (FL) Higgins, Kent E. (FE) Hutchins, Margaret (AM) Jordan, Augustus E. (FE) Jordan, Laurel M.(FE) Lowman, Dee Anne McGaughey, Douglas R. (FE) Mitchell III, Stuart J. (FE) Olson, Robin (FE) Quick, Elizabeth (FE) Stackpole, Cynthia K. (FE) Stackpole, Richard L. (FE) Stenberg, Jon (FE) Tyson, John (FE) Vanderminden, Meredith (FE) Wagner, Jane (FE) Watson, Duane F. (FE) Westover, Laurel P. (FE) Wiggers, Stephen (FE) Wolfe, Marilyn N. (FE) Young, Carl P. (FE) Zandt, Cheryl (FE)

Coordinator for the Methodist Federation for Social Action in Washington, DC Chaplain, Clifton Springs Hospital Assistant to the President for Church Relations at United Theological Seminary Professor, History of Christianity and Methodist Studies, Boston U. Sch of Theo. Church Consultant for the Samaritan Counseling Center, Scotia, NY EcoSabbath Min in Queensbury, NY & Chpln of Comm Hospice of Schenectady County Chaplain, Community Hospice, Albany (Capital Region) Run River Enterprises, Tully, NY Pastoral Care Coordinator at Olean General Hospital Chaplain, United Christian Foundation, Amherst, MA Administrator, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY Exec Dir, Health and Counseling Svcs, Middlebury College Chpln, Scott Ctr for Spiritual Religious Life Middlebury College Prog Dev Assoc at Capital Region Theological Center (eff. 10/06/14) Prof of Religious Studies, Willamette University, Salem, OR President/CEO of PathStone Corporation, Rochester, NY Spiritual Life Coordinator, Boston University Sch. Of Theology Spiritual Life partner at St. Johns Meadows, Rochester, NY Community Mgr at Cypress Woods Holiday Retirement Corp Affiliate church: Kingwood UMC, Central North District, Texas AC Community Mgr at Cypress Woods Holiday Retirement Corp Affiliate church: Kingwood UMC, Central North District, Texas AC Mary J. Drexel Home, Philadelphia, PA Full Professor at CRCDS, teaching history and directing UM studies Executive Director, The Entheos Center for Spirituality and Creativity Carthage UCC, Carthage, NY Prof of New Testament Studies, Dept of Theology, Malone Univ Canton Ohio Resident Chaplain in the CPE program at Albany Medical Center Hospital Chaplain, Halifax Health Hospice Team, Florida Centus, Samaritan Institute; Clinical therapist and educator Professor of Art, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY Chaplain/director of Spiritual Care, INOVA, Alexandria Hosp.,Virginia

78. Who are appointed as deacons (full connection and provisional) for the ensuing year? (Attach a list.) a) Through non-United Methodist agencies and settings beyond the local church (Âś331.1a)? Name Appointment Do, Insook (FD) Chaplain/Counselor at Capital City Rescue Mission/New Faith Family Center for Homeless Women, Albany, NY Golando, Molly (PD) Functional Literacy Ministry/ Haiti & BECALM (Barnabas Ecumenical Compassion and Life Ministry) Hodge, Jeff (FD) Consultant, Church and Community Development Consulting Ministry Kang, Mahn-Hee (FD) Professor, Korea Baptist Theo. Univ. Maxwell, Bruce (FD) Chaplain, Breezewood Trucker and Traveler Ministry, Breezewood, PA Seeley, Jeffery A. (FD) Director of Choral Activities: Instructor of Music & Speech Communications, Elmira College Verity, William (FD) Organist/Accompanist at Dewitt Community Church, Dewitt, NY Waltz, Vivian (FD) Director, Sister Karen Klimczak Center for Non Violence, Buffalo, NY

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UPPER NEW YORK CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS Appointment list July 1, 2015 Upper New York Area of The United Methodist Church

KEY Change in pastor/status/charge is in bold lettering # Not the only appointment * Change in pastor ** Appointment made since the last Annual Conference CONFERENCE RELATIONSHIP (First column following pastor’s name)

FE FD PE PD OE

Elder in Full Connection (¶335) Deacon in Full Connection (¶330) Provisional Elder (¶324,325) Provisional Deacon (¶324, 325) Elder member of another annual conference or Methodist denomination (¶346.1) OF Full member of other denomination OD Deacon member of other annual conference (¶331.8)

APPOINTMENT STATUS (Second column)

Pastor, full-time

Pastor, part-time: 1. not an elder, 1992 2. a retired member under appointment Coordinating pastor Less-than-full-time (Elder, probationary elder 1992 Discipline, or associate member of the UMC) Special appointment

cp lft

OP Probationary Member of other annual sp conference (¶346.1) OA Associate Member, other annual conference e Employed by the District (¶346.1) Superintendent OR Retired member of another m Missional (not FL Full-time local pastor (¶318.1) PL Part-time local pastor (¶318.2) AM Associate Member (¶322, 370.1, 635.2h) AF Affiliate Member (¶334.5, 344.4, 586.4) HL Honorable Location (¶359.1) RE Retired Elder in Full Connection (¶358) RP Retired Provisional Member (358) (prior to Jan 1, 2003) RD Retired Deacon in Full Connection (¶358) RA Retired Associate Member (¶358) RL Retired local pastor (¶320.5, 327.7) DM Diaconal Minister (¶369.1 2004 Discipline) DR Retired Diaconal Minister (consecreated under provision of 1992 or earlier DC Deaconess (¶1314.3) LM Certified Lay minister (assigned not appointed) (¶271) SY Supply Pastor (assigned not appointed)

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ADIRONDACK DISTRICT

SUPERINTENDENT:

* #**

# # #** #

#* #*

# #

** ** #

* #

# *#

Adirondack Community Ausable Forks Ballston Spa Bolton Landing: Emmanuel Eagle Bridge/South Cambridge (eff. 10.1.14) Champlain: Three Steeples Chestertown Clintonville Corinth: First & Middle Grove Crown Point Dannemora Easton & North Cambridge (eff. 10.1.14) Ellenburg, The UMC of Essex Community First United Methodist Church of Saranac Lake Fort Ann (United Protestant Church)

William Mudge

John A. Martin To Be Supplied Patricia M. Molik Deborah Waldron Lee Capodagli Stephen W. Loan Douglas J Meyerhoff Joyce Bruce Bonita Bates Gregg L. Trask Gary Rhodehamel Wendy Rhodehamel Virginia Cornell Lee Capodagli Gary Rhodehamel John Hunn Wilbert Gamble

FE RL PL RL PL SY AM SY RE RE RE PL RE OF SY FE SY RA FE FE FE PE PL FE SY PL RE PE RE RP

p pt pt pt pt e p e pt pt pt pt pt pt e cp e pt lft p lft p pt p e pt pt p pt pt

2 1 2 11 5 8 6 4 6 6 10 2 6 14 3 1 1 12 6 3 2 1 3 10 2 2 5 9 4 4

SY SY SY PL

e e e pt

1 4 5 4

LM OF PE FE

e pt p cp

2 12 3 1

Scott Tyler Scott Rogers

Fortsville Galway Glens Falls: Christ Hartford Hudson Falls Indian Lake & Blue Mountain Lake Keeseville & Harkness Lake George: First (eff. 7.27.14) Lake Luzerne & South Corinth (eff.10.1.14) Lyon Mountain Malta Ridge Mooers

Paul Dufford, Jr. (50%) Kimberly A. Reed William Mudge (25%) Kelly K. Warner Derek Hansen Nina Dickinson Edith A. Poland David Routh Casey Bradley Martha Connor Penny L. Lacy Sarah Chase White Rodger White To Be Supplied John Gocke Terry Mosholder Roberta Lee-Brynes Stephen J. Andrews Supplied by Presbyterian Philip Richards To Be Supplied Phillip Phaneuf To Be Supplied Arnold Stevens George Richards Penny L. Lacy Kelly K. Warner

Moriah Newcomb & Long Lake North Creek North Granville North River Peru: Community Federated Plattsburgh Porter Corners Queensbury Raceville RWJohnsburg & Pottersville Rock City Falls Round Lake Sanfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ridge

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Jeannette Mann Lawrence Lake Heather Williams Andrew Sperry Roger Waldron Albert W. Johnson To Be Supplied Deborah Earthrowl Lynnette Cole William L. Puckey Daniel Burgess Debbie Earthrowl To Be Supplied To Be Supplied To Be Supplied Deborah Earthrowl Jeffrey Grants Scott Tyler Jerry McKinney Stephen J. Andrews Sharon Weber To Be Supplied Scott Tyler Scott Rogers Susan Bowman Chilton McPheeters Wilifredo Juan Ricardo Baez (50%) Robert Kersten

SUPERINTENDENT: #

* Saranac & Morrisonville & Peasleeville: Zion Saratoga Springs

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Schroon Lake: Community Federated (eff. 9.1.14) Schuylerville & Quaker Springs Sciota Shushan: Newman UMC (eff. 6.1.15) (eff. 6.1.15) South Glens Falls Speculator/Lake Pleasant /Wells The Greater Parish Argyle Cambridge: Embury Greenwich: Centenary Salem & West Hebron Thurman-Kenyontown Ticonderoga: First United Church of Granville Warrensburg West Fort Ann Westport Federated Whitehall White Creek: Jermain Willsboro & Reber Wilmington: Whiteface Community Wilton: Trinity

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Richard Weihing

G. Ewart Morris Cheol Hee Yang Jane Baker Jeffrey Matthews Krisit Van Patten Jeffrey Rauhauser Carl Chamberlain Joseph H. Auslander Joy Lowenthal Kathy Reese To be supplied (75%) Judith Humphrey-Fox Holly Nye Gail Falsetti To be supplied

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ALBANY DISTRICT

Albany: Emmaus Albany: McKownville Albany: Pine Grove Albany: Trinity Alplaus Ames-Sprout Brook Amsterdam Averill Park: Church of the Covenant Berlin Bleecker Boyntonville Broadalbin & Edinburg Burnt Hills Associate Canajoharie

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Castleton: St. Paul’s & Nassau (Grace) Centre Glenville Clifton Park: Jonesville Clifton Park: Shenendehowa Cornerstone Community Church of Lansingburgh Delmar

Diane Berdan Eric Kerwath David Lockwood Leland J. Carlson Allen Siebold

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(50%) Judith Johnson Siebold

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To be supplied Arthur F. Hagy, Jr. Martha Swords-Horrell David Martin Karyl L. Hopp G. Ewart Morris

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Deborah O’Connor-Slater Patrick James Dupont Denise L. Gisotti Sundar R. Samuel Heidi R. Chamberlain Heidi R. Chamberlain Alan Griffith Cynthia Leonard Edward A. Hackett, Jr. Christopher Hamm John F. Greenough Camillus J. Mourice Lloyd (Kyungmin) Hong Janet A. M. James (75%) Kim Goodrich Jerry Oliver Brenda Tompkins Virginia Deyo Steven M. Smith Stark G. Jones Amy Winnie Darienne Gagne To be supplied Jerry Oliver To be supplied To be supplied David E. Smith Mariana Rodriguez Jim D’Arcy Marvin Batcher Alan Kinney Adrienne L. Phillips Sara E. Baron Karen L. Smith David Heise Jonathan M. Walter Margaret A. Currier

East Greenbush East Stone Arabia Fonda – Fultonville Fort Plain Freysbush Gloversville: Foothills Gloversville: North Main Street Green Island: Church of the Good Shepherd Johnsonville & Pittstown Korean UMC of Albany Latham: Calvary Living Hope UMC (formerly Clifton Park & Waterford) Mayfield Mechanicville Melrose Newtonville Niverville-Chatham Center North Bush North Chatham North Petersburgh Northampton at Fish House Northville: First Petersburgh Ravena: Grace (eff. 9.1.14) Rensselaer: First & Emmanuel Rexford Schenectady: Carman Schenectady: Eastern Parkway Schenectady: Faith Schenectady: First Schenectady: Rotterdam (eff. 9.23.14) Schenectady: Stanford Scotia South Bethlehem (eff. 10.1.14) Stephentown: Federated Troy: Center Brunswick Troy: Christ Troy: Hope Troy: Pawling Ave. Valley Falls

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Voorheesville Watervliet West Sand Lake: Salem

Robert DeFelice To be supplied Patricia A. Bush

SUPERINTENDENT

David W. Kofahl

(75%) Cynthia J. Wenzinger Alan S. Bill Thomas Easttey Barbara Green Marcia Focht Janet B. Clark Vonda Fossitt Peggi J. Eller Joyce K. Allen Janice M. Marsi

FE PL FE RL PL FE FE FE FE RE FE AM PL PL AM FL FE SY PL FE FE FL FL FE PL FE SY SY PL SY FL SY RE PE PL FE PL PL PL PL FE RE

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Apalachin Barton Binghamton: Boulevard Binghamton: Brookvale (Eff. 11.20.14) Binghamton: Centenary-Chenango St Binghamton: Fairview Binghamton: High Street Binghamton: Nimmonsburg Binghamton: Ogden-Hillcrest Binghamton: Tabernacle Candor: McKendree & Germany Hill Caring Covenant Coop Parish East Berkshire & Jenksville Flemingville & Fairfield Newark Valley Castle Creek & Glen Castle Chenango Bridge Deposit & Hale Eddy Endicott: Campville Endicott: Central Endicott: First Endicott: Union Center Endicott: Wesley Endwell Gibson Corners Greene Halsey Valley Hawleyton & Conklin Forks (eff. 8.1.15) Harpursville & Ouaquaga Johnson City: Choconut Center Johnson City: Lao Good News Johnson City: Lao American UMC Johnson City: Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial Johnson City: Westover Killawog Kirkwood: First Litchfield (PA) Little Meadows (PA) Lockwood Lounsberry Maine: Federated Marathon

Michael F. Breunig

Timothy Middleton, Sr. Viki S. Andrews Gary Freeland Timothy Middleton, Sr. James G. Collins Jr. Roger L. Frederick Raymond E. Bartholomew William C. Prentice Michelle Bogue-Trost Dale E. Austin David B. McKinney David B. McKinney Mark D. Kimpland William C. Prentice Amy B. Gregory Richard VanDerpoel Lee Edward Prong Susan D. Crawson-Brizzolara Thomas Hester Sonexay “Sean” Chanthasone Vithaya Osa Ronald E. Wenzinger Eric L. Jensen Thomas Mott Diane E. Prentice Jon L. Austin Paul Reed Cindy Schulte Jon L. Austin Robert A. Dean R. Brown Naik

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Sharon C. Harris Thomas Mott Mary Jean Simonin Peggi J. Eller James W. Stevens Dale E. Austin Daniel Fuller Delma West Mary Jean Simonin Michael K. Willis Martha E. Vink Eric L. Jensen Jeffrey Aiosa Anne Bey Canfield Philip J. Thorick (75%) Cynthia J. Wenzinger Corey Turnpenny Douglas A. Clark

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Sherri Rood

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Ashville Belfast Bemus Point

Blockville Brocton: Tri-Church Parish Busti Federated Caneadea Cattaraugus/Wesley Celoron Charlotte Center Chautauqua: Hurlbut Memorial Centerville Cherry Creek-Leon Clymer/North Clymer Conewango Valley Cuba Delevan Dewittville-Hartfield Dunkirk East Otto East Randolph Edwards Chapel Ellington Falconer (eff. 10.1.14) Fentonville Findley Lake

Nicholas Perry Nancy L. Russell William Allen Kristen Allen Michael Vercant Barbara Brewer Supplied by American Baptist Lawrence R. Russell Rebecca Ward Heather Allport-Cohoon John Gifford Carmen Perry Robert Schooley Bruce A. Fish Dena A. Stevens Bruce A. Fish Timothy Gleason Dawn Quesenberry Mark Parsons Judith Cole Westley Tessey Rodney D. Mileham Warren VanDewark Gordon G. Damsteegt Brian Lothridge Christopher Rhodes David J. Cooke

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McClure & North Sanford Nanticoke Nichols North Fenton Owego Park Terrace Community Sanitaria Springs Spencer: Federated Tioga Center & Smithboro Vestal Associate Vestal: Calvary Vestal Center Waverly West Chenango: Abbott Whittemore Hill Whitney Point Windsor

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Forestville Fredonia: First (eff. 11.17.14) Frewsburg: Trinity Frewsburg: Wheeler Hill Friends in Christ Friendship Gerry Great Valley Hamlet (eff. 10.15.14) Hinsdale/Ischua (Fed.) Jamestown: Camp Street Jamestown: Christ First Jamestown: Kidder Memorial Kennedy: First Knapp Creek Trinity Lakewood Laona: Emmanuel Limestone Little Valley: First Machias Magnolia Mayville: First Napoli New Beginnings Fellowship North Harmony Olean: Christ

James Hankey Annette Puleff Raymond C. Gilman IV Carol Becker Nancy L. Russell Timothy Gleason Heather Allport-Cohoon John Green Carol Dill Richard Young Jennifer Delahoy Natalie Hanson Carolyn Stow Jennifer Delahoy Gerald C. Piper Nicholas Perry Michael S. Spell Robert Beard Nathanael E. Lange Nancy Preston John R. Bowen Mark Parsons Rene Adams Kenneth Hodgins John A. Jackson Suzanne M. Block Carrie S. Wolfe To Be Supplied John R. Bowen Steven Taylor David Watson Michael Vercant Craig Buelow Clara Wilder Lawrence R. Russell To Be Supplied To Be Supplied Joseph Pascoe Carol Dill Craig Buelow Richard Peters Warren VanDewark Matthew Golibersuch Molly Golando Dawn Quesenberry

Olean: Trinity Open Meadows Panama Perrysburg-Dayton Pleasant Valley Ripley River’s Edge Rushford Salamanca United Congregational Church Sheridan Sinclairville: Park South Dayton (eff. 10.15.14) South Ripley Steamburg Watts Flats Westfield: First (eff 7.1.14) West Valley: St. Paul’s

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6 2 1 3 2 2 9 3 2 5 1 5 1 9 6 2 5 4 2 2 7 6 4 3 4 3 1

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17 6 1 2 4 6 2

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Amboy Belle Isle United Church Amboy Center Apple Valley (South Onondaga/Cardiff/Navarino) Apulia (eff. 9.1.14) Baldwinsville Pastor for Congregational Care (eff. 8.17.14) Borodino Bowens Corners Brewerton Bridgeport Christ Church Parish (Altmar/Dugway/Fernwood) Camillus:First Camillus:Immanuel Cazenovia Caughdenoy Chittenango Cicero

Mount Pleasant Nelson New Haven

Supplied by Presbytery (25%) Robyn Hays Elizabeth A. Quick Kenneth Blume Lawrence Lundgren (50%) Patricia Walz (50%) Peter Agnew Mary Johnson John H. Keating, III Caroline Simmons Edward Bennett Marcia J. Wickert Nicholas Preuninger Ray Lange Samuel Moore John Fulton Everett Bassett Rebecca Laird Bradford Hunt Caroline Simmons Terrance E. Millbyer To Be Supplied Supplied by Presbytery Robert Sherburne Michael Weeden Benjamin O'Connor Dean Flemming Gregory Beasley Judy Alderman Mark C. Harrison Glen T. Hardman Bruce Webster Brian S. Homan Alison Schmied Michaela St. Marie Benjamin O'Connor Dean Flemming Joseph Kim Robin Blair Emily Huyge Charles Forbes John Fulton Roger Parker Shawn Porter Kevin McAllister Richard Barling

Clay:Trinity Collamer (United) Cornerstone Delphi Falls (United) East Syracuse (First United) Fayetteville Fulton: First Fulton: State Street Hannibal Hannibal Center/South Hannibal Ira Jamesville (Federated) Jordan Kirkville Liverpool Little Utica Lycoming Martville Manlius Marcellus Mexico: First Minetto Minoa

Nola G. Anderson

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3 3 18 4 5 6 24

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To be supplied Bradford D. Hunt Tammie Chawgo-Nipper To Be Supplied Marcelline McLean Susan A. Townsend Yohang Chun

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13 8

LM PL FE

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7 4 5

Elyse Skiles Jeffrey J. Hodge Tammie Chawgo-Nipper Richard Barling Jeffrey J. Hodge Michaela St. Marie Joellyn Webster Tuttle William Nickolas Clair Mosher

PL FD PL PL FD FE FE SY PL

pt p pt pt p p p e pt

2 2 11 8 4 1 6 10 2

Robert J. Norrix Andy Anderson Alicia Wood Jee Hae Song Rebecca Laird Douglas Mackey Michaela St. Marie

FE PE FL SY FE FE FE

p p p e p p p

1 1 1 1 5 1 3

SUPERINTENDENT:

Jeffrey McDowell

Dawn Lanora Cheney Eugene A. DeWispelaere Martha Robinson Richelle Goff Natalie Bowerman Judy D. White-Wunder Sandra L. Perl supplied by UCC Kevin Grish C. Stephen DeWalt Dawn Lanora Cheney Stephen T. Deckard Patricia A. Roll Karen L. Heit Charles G. Smith Paul Winkelman H. Nelson Stafford Edward Enstine Marilyn Wood Harold Wheat Marilyn Wood

PL SY FL FE PL RE PL

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1 13 7 8 4 7 4

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8 13 1 1 7 2 4 3 5 6 6 2 6

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North Mexico North Syracuse:Andrews Memorial North Volney Onativia Onondaga Nation Oran Oswego: First Oswego: Journey of Faith UMC (formerly Sowthwest Oswego & Oswego Center) Oswego:Trinity Palermo Parish Pennellville Phoenix Skaneateles South Scriba Syracuse:Christ Community Syracuse City UM Churches ( Bellevue Heights/Brown Memorial/Erwin First/ Gethsemane/ Hope Korean/ James Street/ St. Paul's/ University) Syracuse:West Genesee ‘The Road’ Tully (United) Warners

FINGER LAKES DISTRICT

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Aloquin-Flint Alton Amazing Grace Parish (Butler/ Countryside /Victory) Auburn Benton Bluff Point Branchport Caroline Valley Federated Cayuga Cayutaville Chapin Clifton Springs Clyde Cortland: First Cortland: Homer Ave. Cuyler Danby (Federated) Dresden Dryden Dundee

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Fleming (Federated) Freeville Geneva: First Gorham Harmony Homer Ithaca:Forest Home Ithaca:St. Paul's Jacksonville Lansing Ledyard Lyons Manchester McGraw Mecklenburg Middlesex Milo Center Moravia: Christ Newark:Emmanuel Newark:First Newfield New Hope: Mid-Lakes North Rose Ovid (Federated) Palmyra Penn Yan Phelps (United) Port Byron Port Gibson Red Creek-Westbury/Sterling Reynoldsville Rose Rushville Scott Seneca Castle Seneca Falls Sodus Sodus Point Trumansburg Truxton/East Homer Tyre Varick Varna Vine Valley Virgil Waterloo Weedsport/Mottville: St.Andrews Wolcott: Faith Yatesville/Friend

Glynn N. English Paul Winkelman Tae Kun Kim Katharine Benton To Be Supplied Rachel Morse Rebecca Dolch John W McNeill Geri Judd Jane Sautter Brett Johnson Patience Kisakye Penni L. Farrington To Be Supplied Cheryl Hine Joyru Leet Sandra L. Perl Beth M. Bouwens Patience Kisakye Hyun Joo Yang Michael Kelly John Aukema Daniel A. Corretorre III Supplied by Presbyterians Penni L. Farrington Jeffrey B. Childs Adrian J. Tierson Brett Johnson Judith A. Selover Ann S. Blair Michael Kelly Karen Heit To Be Supplied John Aukema (50%) Terry Sue Wiliford Susan Hadley Judith A. Selover Jacob G. Denny Jeffrey Losey H. Nelson Stafford Kevin Grish Barbara DeAngelis To Be Supplied Natalie Bowerman Katy Prince Laura Schaal Calos Valerie White Jacob G. Denny Thomas Wunder

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3 5 4 1 6 1 1 5

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5 1 8 2 1 1 2 6 19

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6 5 11 1 2 4 5 6

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5 1 2 2 2 10 9 8 15

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Adams Basin Albion Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill (eff. 9.14.14) Avon Bergen Brockport Canadice Canandaigua Carlton (7.1.15-9.6.15) Churchville Conesus (United)/Scottsburg Covington

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Dalton Dansville/Sparta Center Eagle Harbor East Bloomfield East Rochester Elba Elmgrove Fairport Faith Farmington Gainesville Geneseo Family Life Ministries Greece Coord. Of Nurturing Ministries Groveland Fed. Parish Hamlin Hemlock Hilton Holley: Disciples Honeoye Falls Ionia Kendall Korean Mission of Rochester LeRoy United Methodist Church of Livonia Macedon Center/South Perinton Naples (Federated) (eff. 9.14.14 - 6.30.15)

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Hoyt Brown John Laskowski Daniel Finch Karen Finch Kimberly Ferrel Matthew French

lft

David Washburn

Margaret Morin Julie Foos Bryon Lee Williams William Burdick Douglas Hess David W. Hotchkiss Douglas Wilson Sinnathamby Thevanesan Linda Glantz Manilla O. Owen Susan M. Boring Jeri Kober (75%) Todd R. Goddard

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pt p

3 2

9 26

1 16

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Carol Sierk

Harold Coller Kevin Slough Margaret A. Scott Christian Jewell JinKook Lee Jeffery E. Long Linda Glantz Keith Griswold Karen Woodworth Matthew H. Stengel (50%) Deanna Finch Dorothy Hotchkiss Kelly Carner Matthew Finch Jennifer Green John Laskowski Mary G. Rublee Julie Foos Sara Merle (75%) Jin Kook Lee David Jones Daniel J. Finch Sonya K. Mauser Linda Shevlin

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6 2 2 2 3 2 3

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8 15 5 4 1

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p lft p lft lft lft p p

11 1 16 1 10 11 2 3

Cathy Hall Stengel Lauren Turner Linda Haight Hoyt Brown Raymond Shaw Linda Haight David Underwood Jacque Ruth Lauren Turner Barbara Mosher Osceola W. Wharton Richard "Rick" LaDue Kelly Carner Dorothy Hotchkiss Karen (Kit) Snyder (75%) Todd R. Goddard Hyun Joon Kim

FE PL PL FE RE PL FE PL PL OR RE FE PL LM FE FE FE

p pt pt lft pt pt p pt pt pt p p pt e p lft p

2 8 10 1 4 3 3 3 11 2 19 1 5 3 2 15 1

SUPERINTENDENT:

Abel Roy

Marsha Madore Stephen C. Maddox Charles F. Vollmer Janet Gleason Theresa Grescheck

PL PL OF FE SY

pt pt pt cp e

2 7 2 2 2

New Life UMC North Chili North Ontario Nunda/West Sparta Pavilion/Wyoming Penfield (eff. 9.1.14)

Perry: First Pittsford (United) Pultneyville Rochester: Aldersgate

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Rochester: Asbury First Assoc. Pastor Rochester: Covenant Rochester: Emmanuel Rochester: Grace & West Avenue Rochester: Korean Rochester: Lake Rochester: Seneca Rochester: Wesley Rush Silver Springs South Byron Spencerport Springwater Stafford Victor Walworth Warsaw: First Warsaw: Immanuel Wayland Webster

Webster’s Crossing West Barre West Walworth: Zion Williamson

(25%) Terry Sue Wiliford Daniel Carr Lawrence Wiliford Dawn Merritt (50%)Wilson Jones Lauren Swanson Ray M. Noell Supplied by American Baptist Sandra Hussey Anne H. O’Connor Robert Jeffers Hector D. Rivera Stephen M. Cady II To Be Supplied Ann Kemper (75%) Nancy O'Connor Raca Carlos M. Rosa-Laguer Hoyt Brown (75%) Dong Ki Kim (25%) Ann Robinson Geraldine Rapino Geraldine Rapino

MOHAWK DISTRICT

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Cleveland Clinton Clockville Cold Brook Constantia Delta/Verona Dolgeville/Oppenheim Earlville/Poolville East Hamilton East Schuyler Florence Georgetown Hamilton:Park/Waterville Herkimer Jordanville (Fed) Lairdsville Lassellsville (eff. 10.13.14) Lee Center/Point Rock Leonardsville Living Waters Parish (Oriskany Falls/Bouckville/Madison/Deansboro) Lowell Maynard Middleville/Newport Morning Star Mohawk Valley: Trinity New Creations Ministries Ava Boonville

CenterPoint Hawkinsville (eff. 3.23.15) North Western Prospect: Park Remsen Steuben Talcottville Trenton South Lewis Parish (Turin/Constableville/Glenfield/Greig ) New Hartford

New London

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Cindy Makarchuk Donald Kane Marilyn Baissa Henry B. Toner Stephen C. Maddox Jeffrey Hale Abigail Browka Genett Timlin David Carnie Susan Tew Walters Jack A. Ford Nancy Araujo Cindy Makarchuk Thomas VanHatten John Reams Michael Tollerton Carl Johnson Christine Ladd Moon Ho Kim Janet Gleason American Baptist Supplied Michael Smith Kristen Smith Jack A. Ford Debra Wollaber Richard Anderson

FL SY RE SY PL FE PE RE FE FE FL FL FL SY RL PL RE SY FE FE

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Gary Spraker Joelle Faulks Fred Bailey Cindy Makarchuk Robert Lindsay Robert Wollaber Michael A. Smith Daniel Richter Daniel Richter Daniel Richter (50%) Denise Bowen Wayne Clemens Ray Clark Joan Dunn David Hedeen Patricia Hubman Joanne Haier William McLoughlin Carl Getz Roger J. Crout Bradley Chesebro Carol Jubenville Susan Holland

PL PL RE FL RL FE FE RL RL RL FD PL SY PL SY PL PL SY PL PL FL PL SY

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New Woodstock (Federated) Ohio Oneida:First Oneida:St. Paul's Paines Hollow

Supplied by American Baptist

Genett Timlin Abigail Browka Brian Fellows Jack A. Ford Margaret Donaghy (50%) James Fletcher To Be Supplied Supplied by PC (USA) Jeffrey M. Stratton Janet Gleason Cory Jones Lynn R. Lockwood Carl Getz Robert Kolvik-Campbell Carl Johnson Laurie Percival Pauley Patricia Johnson Jose Rodriguez Janet L. Gleason Cory Jones Francis Loan Melissa McCarthy Marsha Madore David E. Carnie Susan Tew Walters Myrtle Delaney-Kipfer Cindy Makarchuk Supplied by UCC

Peterboro/Perryville Pratts Hollow/Stockbridge Richfield Springs, Church of Christ Uniting Rome:First St. Johnsville (eff. 1.1.15) (eff. 1.1.15) Salisbury Center/Stratford Sauquoit Valley Sherrill: Christ Church South Otselic Stittville/Floyd Taberg/Lee Utica:Asbury (New Faith Community Plant) Van Hornesville Vernon Vernon Center Vienna West Monroe Westmoreland West Schuyler West Winfield (Federated)

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1 2 2 3 3 2 8 14 4 1 1 1 14 3 15 26 4 4 7

MOUNTAIN VIEW DISTRICT

SUPERINTENDENT:

Nancy Adams

Mark Flandreau (25%) Stephen R. Crowell Sr. Rebecca L. Worth To Be Supplied (25%) Stephen R. Crowell Sr. Pamela Carey Barre Butts Eleanor Collinsworth Donald G. Guiles Richard C. Hurd Eilene Susan Wenner Pamela Carey Rebecca L. Worth Bernard Possee Robert Briggs Alan J. Jones

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Addison Alfred Allentown (eff. 4.12.15) Andover Angelica Arkport Avoca (eff. 4.22.14) Bath:Centenary Beaver Dams Belmont/Scio Big Flats: Hillview Bishopville Bolivar: First (eff. 4.12.15) Breesport Burdett Campbell

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Canisteo Catlin Caton Chemung/Wilawana(PA) Cohocton Coopers Plains Corning: First Corning: Grace Elmira: New Beginnings Elmira: Riverside Elmira: Westside Elmira: Oakwood Erin/Sullivanville (eff. 9.29.14) Garwoods Greenwood Hammondsport Hicks Hornell Horseheads (eff 7.30.14) Italy Valley Jasper (United) Kanona Mitchellsville Montour Falls North Chemung North Cohocton Odessa-Catharine Painted Post Pine City: Pennsylvania Ave. Pine Valley Prattsburg Presho (eff. 6.14.15) Rathbone Risingville Short Track South Canisteo South Corning South Dansville Stannards Swain Troupsburg Tyrone Watkins Glen Webb Mills Wellsville: First Wheeler Whitesville Woodhull

Beverly Personius Welch To Be Supplied Chad Sayers To Be Supplied Cathy Fox Supplied by American Baptist Constance L. Seifert Eilene Susan Wenner Leanne Zeck Gail Wilson Vincent W. Howell Frederick Dyer II Kevin James Austin Gregory White Gary Wickard Paul Rowley Robert Benjamin Leonard Fuller Rhonda L. Kouterick Jeffery A. Seeley Kathy Dye Supplied by Presbyterian Alan J. Jones Barre Butts Sheila Price Bernard Possee Cathy Fox Sheila Price Supplied by the Presbytery William Vallet Frederick Dyer II Kathy Dye Sandy Brant Morris Gridley Jr. Veronica Seeley (50%) Marian F. Luce Gary Wickard

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Gregory T. White To Be Supplied (50%) Marian F. Luce Erick Potter Beth J. Kottemann Mark Flandreau

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Vincent W. Howell

Gregory DeSalvatore Veronica Seeley To Be Supplied Brian D. Diffenbacher

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Akron: First Alabama/Basom Alexander Amherst: Asbury Amherst: Christ Amherst: Trinity Arcade Attica: Trinity Barker: Faith Batavia: First (eff. 4.1.14) Boston: Churchill Memorial Bowmansville Buffalo: Central Park Buffalo: Cleveland Hill Buffalo:First Buffalo: Korean Buffalo: Lincoln Memorial Buffalo: Metropolitan Buffalo: Ontario Street (eff. 7.1.15 - 8.9.15) Buffalo: Primera Iglesia Buffalo: Seneca Street Buffalo: South Park Buffalo: University Clarence Clarence Center Colden Collins Center County Line Darien East Aurora: Baker Memorial Eden Elma Fillmore Chapel Four Corners Gowanda Grand Island: Trinity Hamburg Harris Hill Hartland Hope UMC of Niagara County

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David R. Wickins Ruthellen Hoyle Yohan Moon Cheryl A. Brown Darryl R. Barrow Larry R. Eastlack John Tyson Cynthia Beth Klopfer-McCune Sheila Paige Pamela S. Klotzbach Sandra Kramer Jeffrey Snyder Youngjae Jee Mary A. Kelly Jose Cotto Giovanna Claudio-Cotto Scott L. Johnson Youngjae Jee George F. Nicholas Angela Stewart Iola Aaron Kenneth Babcock Alberto Lanzot Brian T. Rotach Evelyn Woodring Jose Cotto Giovanna Claudio-Cotto Matthew Farrell James Barnes II Bruce F. Benson Frederick Holdridge Merrill Bender Cynthia Beth Klopfer-McCune David C. Derk Rebecca L. Naber Alan Howe Wayne Mort Anne Cole David G. Rood Chris R. Klimecko Sung Ho Lee Jay G. Roberts Katie A. Zettle Holly Coty Matthew Kofahl

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(eff. 1.1.15) Kenmore Deacon Lancaster: Faith Lockport: Clinton Street Lockport: Emmanuel Lyndonville Marilla Medina Medina: The UMC of the Abundant Harvest Middleport Newfane Niagara Falls: St. James North Tonawanda: First Oakfield Olcott Orchard Park Orchard Park: Emmanuel Protection Quaker Road Ransomville/Northridge Royalton Sardinia Springville Tonawanda Tonawanda: Bethany Versailles Warrens Corners West Seneca: Covenant West Seneca: New Hope Williamsville Williston Wilson: Exley

Davis A. Kubiak Karen S. Grinnell Robert D. Oyer Thomas M. Kraft Robert J. Franke Jean Edmister Lisa D. Taylor Sherry Mahar Daven Oskvig Bonnie LeValley Thomas LeBeau Holly Coty Duane Priset Beth Malone Alice Priset Anthony G. Hipes Christopher Wylie James Knapp Kim L. Smith Matthew Kofahl Gregory L. Crispell Karen (Kit) Snyder Richard Kempton Janet Hubbard Brian K. Scharf John Tyson Richard Heitzenrater Matthew T. Worley Robert J. Franke Davis Kubiak Kevin Costner Dorothea Schweitzer Dorothea Schweitzer David G. Rood Sheila Paige Renee Engels Renee Engels Richard W. Neal Alice Priset (75%) John Loeser

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Mona Fargo Frederica Webb Lecelle Providence Robert J. McCarthy Donald C. Alexander

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Burke (eff. 7.7.15-7.7.16) (eff. 7.7.15 - 7.7.16) Canton Carthage/Second UMC of Champion Chasm Falls Chateaugay/Brainardsville Clayton/Depauville (eff. 1.1.15) Constable (eff. 9.1.14 ) Colton (eff. 10.1.14) Copenhagen United DePeyster/Kendrew Dexter/Brownville Galilee Gouverneur: First/North Gouverneur Great Bend: Woodworth Memorial Grindstone Island (Summer only) Harrisville/Natural Bridge Heuvelton Hogansburg Lake & River Parish (United Church of Cape Vincent/ Three Mile Bay/ Point Peninsula - summer only) Lake Ontario Parish Belleville/Henderson Ellisburg Lowville/Beaver Falls Madrid (United)/Louisville (UCC) Malone: Centenary Mannsville/Lorraine (eff. 12.1.14) Martinsburg Massena: First/Massena: Grace Naumburg: Beaver Valley/Barnes Corners Norfolk/ Brasher Falls Norwood Ogdensburg/Waddington Omar-Fishers Landing Orwell Owls Head Philadelphia/Evans Mills Potsdam Pulaski: Park Raymondville Redwood (eff. 1.1.15) SALT (Serving and Leading Together ) (eff. 8.1.14) Brushton (eff. 8.1.14) Moira Nicholville (eff. 8.1.14)

Rebekah Solar Rebekah Solar (75%) David B. Herrmann (75%) Helen M. Beck William Bond, Jr. Daniel Lincoln Joyce Woodcock Heather Stierheim Tracy L. Cook Gregory P. Stierheim Supplied by UCC David Piatt Donna Fitchette Daniel J. Bradley Lori Buno-Taylor To Be Supplied Brooke Newell David Hays To Be Supplied David O'Neil Anthony Bradseth Anthony Bradseth Constance Deno Christian Remick

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Afton & Bainbridge Barnerville Central Bridge Cobleskill Cooperstown Cooperstown Junction & Emmons Davenport (eff. 5.20.15) Delanson Dorloo & Hyndesville East Worcester Esperance – Sloanville Fly Creek & Schuyler Lake Franklin & Treadwell Gallupville Grosvenor’s Corners & Middleburgh Guilford Hartwick & Mount Vision (eff. 9.29.14) Huntersland McDonough & Oxford Middlefield & Roseboom Milford & Portlandville Mineral Springs

Morris & Edmeston Mount Upton New Berlin

North Afton

Sharon Ann Rankins-Burd

John H. Hill Matthew Rowe Maryellen Moore Barbara Ibarra Richard Howard R. Carol Coltrain Diane Diluzio Ronald E. Fralick Sylvia Barrett Pamela Mikel Hayes Caye Perotti Rebecca Parry Justin Hood Lyle Linder Mary Ann Linder Thomas Pullyblank

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Nancy Hale Donna Taylor Martin Teressa McConnell Sivers Brandilynne Craver Thanna Howell Jeffrey M. Smith Justin Hood Kathy Brumbaugh Jeffrey Rauhauser George W. Gallandorm Thomas Pullyblank Gary Kubitz Diane Diluzio Brandilynne Craver Justin Hood Pamela Mikel Hayes Maxine Christman Daniel J. Martin Rose M Bellen Kathy Brumbaugh Sharon Ann Rankins-Burd Paul Eckert Daniel J. Martin

(Para. 334.4, 344.4) Affiliate Members of Conference (DQ26) Tiffany Steinwert AF

(Para. 360) Honorable Location (DQ43) Name Edward F. Bachman Jane Bensley David W. Blackman Constance p. Bryan Kendall B. Burgess Garry L. Camolii Joel B. Chermonte Tracy Cook Richard J. Demers Gordon M. Drake Robert M. Eddy Dean S. Fleming Bruce A. Gray Earl E. Hall Deborah Hamlin Peter Hanson Kenneth B. Holems Francis Emner Kearns, Jr. Phyllis Leland

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Fulton: First CC

Laona CC

Williamsville

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Scott Manzer James R. McCune Sandra McGrady Robert A. Mitchell Dorothy A. Petrie Richard A. Phillips Andrew Russ Dale F. Schneeberger Ronald p. Schompert David W. Shipp Robert W. Smith Mary-Beth H. Taylor Hugh Templeton, Jr. Valerie Valentine John J. Waggy Jr. Brian Weeden Ira Wheatly David E. Wood Vinton Ziegler

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Camden CC New Hartford CC Grace CC Rush East Aurora: Baker Baldwinsville CC Knowlesville

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Fairport

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Canandaigua CC

(Paragraph 331.8, 346.1) APPOINTMENTS TO OTHER ANNUAL CONFERENCES (Q 49)

Byung Woo Cho

FE/8

Claypool, Inell

FE/2

Koch, Richard

FE/1

Nadine Graham Ricketts, Mary

FE/8 FE/4

Stowe, Megan

FE/2

Lighthouse Korean UMC of Philadelphia, Eastern PA Conference Interim 25% @ St. Paul UMC, South District, Central Texas Conf. First UMC, Brazil, Indiana; West District, Indiana Conference Houston: Christ UMC, Central South Dist., Texas Baltimore-Washington Conf. less than full time to: Smithsburg Charge: St. Paul's & Garfield UMC Saint Paul's UMC, St. Albans , VT, Vermont District, New England Conf.

(Para. 352) Sabbatical Leave (Q 51)

(Para. 354.2a) Leave of Absence Personal (Q50.a.1, 2) Bartz, Duane Kathy Kerr-Carpenter ** Brenda Howe William Rowe

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(Para. 354.2b) Leave of Absence Family Leave (Q50a.3,4) Dean A. Christian FE Allyson M. Ellis FE Robinson, Ellen W. FE (Para. 354.2c) Transitional Leave (Q50a.5)

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357 Medical Leave (Q52) Name James M. Brand Patricia L. Carpenter Rene Carrillo ** W. Alan Delamater ** Mary T. Drake Charles E. Hayes Steven A. Ingerson Donald M. Langreck Jessie M. Marafioti Maggie McCarey Susan Nowicki ** Debra Peacock Barbara Silk Laurie Smith ** Roger J. Smith Lorraine Zimmerman

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Charge Conference Malone UMC Syracuse: University CC Shenendehowa

Dolgeville CC CC: West Seneca: New Hope

Earlville CC CC:

Year 11/16/2008 1986 4/1/2007 4/6/2015 11/17/2014 5/1/2012 4/1/2008 1986 1996 2/1/2011 2002 6/1/2015 1993 9/28/2008 9/30/2014 1/28/2008

APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES (Paragraphs 316.1, 343, 344) (Para. 344.1a, c) Within the connectional structure of United Methodism (Q77a) Nancy Adams

Theodore Anderson

Nola G. Anderson

Naomi Annandale

Aaron M. Bouwens K. Wayne Butler

FE FE

Douglas R. Childress Wendy J. Deichmann

FE FE

William Gottschalk-Fielding

W. Lea Harding

Robert Hill

Kandice C. Joyce

District Superintendent: Mountain View District District Superintendent, Genesee Valley District District Superintendent: Crossroads District Director of Research and Evaluation at Discipleship Ministries Director of Vital Congregations District Superintendent: Niagara Frontier District GBGM Missionary to Estonia President, United Theological Sem., Dayton, OH Director of Connectional Ministries: UNY/Executive Assistant to the Bishop Director of Pastoral Care, United Methodist Homes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hilltop Campus (CC: First Endicott) Dean of Marsh Chapel, Prof. of Pastoral Theology, University Chaplain; Boston University Senior Assistant Director of Financial Assistance: Drew University, Madison, NJ 07940 CC: Shenendehowa UMC

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District Superintendent: Binghamton District Conference Superintendent of New Faith Communities District Superintendent: Finger Lakes District District Superintendent: Adirondack Chaplain Hilltop Campus , United Methodist Homes (60%)

CC: Kirkwood

Ecumenical Chaplain @ Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University

Syr: University

Sherri Rood

Janice McClary Rowell

District Superintendent: Cornerstone District District Superintendent: Oneonta District

Abel Roy

Rebekah Sweet

Richard Weihing

Thomas V. Wolfe

New Faith Communites: Patricia Cardin

District Superintendent: Mohawk District District Superintendent: Northern Flow District District Superintendent Albany District President of Illiff School of Theology, Denver, Colorado, Denver Metro district of the Rocky Mountain Conference

Sonexay (Sean) Chanthasone

Aaron Limmo

Dee Anne Lowman

Devin Lyles

Sandra L. Perl

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Nancy O'Connor Raca Luis Rivera

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Carlos Rosa-Laguer

Alicia Wood

Sarah Jane Johnson UMC; New Faith Community: Urban Edge, Binghamton District New Faith Community: Southeast Asia NFC Plant, Syracuse (Crossroads Dist.) New Church Start: New World Ministries (Crossroads District) New Church Start: Lark Street Together (Albany District) 75% New Faith Community Development in Rochester area New Faith Community: "Living Well" in Penn Yan, NY Sophia Community New Faith Community: Buffalo South Park Co-Director of Hispanic-Latino Planting New Faith Community: Destiny USA Mall

David W. Kofahl

David D. Masland

Jeffrey McDowell

William Mudge

Diane E. Prentice

Colleen Preuninger

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Theodore L. Bleck-Doran

FE/10

David E. Carnie

FE/22

Lamar W. Claypool

FE/4

Thomas Davis

FE/5

Dana Horrell Jackie Ann Rose Kraft

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Esther Lee

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Keith A. Manry

FE/5

Timothy Phelps

FE/10

Andrew Pollock

FE/9

Robert Searle

FE/5

Natalie Scholl

FE/1

Jennifer Streeter

FE/7

Cindy Toenniessen

FE/3

Chaplain at Erie County Medical Center Chief Chaplain Service, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN Pastoral Counselor, Brownell Center for Behavioral Health Chaplain, Travis County Sheriff Department, Texas Chaplain, Kaiser Permanente Home Health and Hospice of San Diego, CA Faithful Citizen Chaplain, Air National Guard Federal Bureau of Prisons Chaplain, Pittsburgh, PA US Air Force Chaplain, Captain, Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, MT Hospice Chautauqua County, Chaplain Halifax Health Systems/Hospice, Florida Annual Conf Chaplain at Canandaigua Veterans Administration Hospital Life Coach

CC: Elma UMC Canandaigua CC

CC: Ava Hilltop CC: St. Marks, South District Cal Pac Conf. CC: CC: Pendleton Center CC: Hudson Falls CC: Springville: First CC: Bemus Point CC: Holland CC: North Rose CC:

Chaplain Fairport Baptist Home, CC: Fairport NY (50%) Staff Chaplain at University of CC: Henrietta: Maryland Medical Center, Pastoral Faith Care Services

(Para. 344.1d) With Annual Conference Approval (Q77c)

Steven Clunn

FE/5

Gail Conners

PL/11

Stephen R. Crowell, Sr.

FE/4

Christopher Evans

FE/6

James Fenimore

FE/2

Henry Frueh

FE/5

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Brian Gould

FE/4

Pamela Harris Victoria Hedlund

FE/13 FL/2

Kent Higgins

FE/22

Margaret (Peg) Hutchins

AM/7

Augustus E. Jordan

FE/20

Laurel M. Jordan

FE/20

Dee Anne Lowman (eff. 10.6.14)

FE/2

Douglass R. McGaughey

FE/27

Stuart J. Mitchell III

FE/35

Robin Olson

FE/5

Elizabeth Quick

FE/1

Cynthia K. Stackpole

FE/2

Richard L. Stackpole

FE/2

Jon C. Stenberg

FE/9

John R. Tyson

FE/5

Meredith Vanderminden

FE/ 9

Cheryl Zandt Venzor

FE/ 16

Jane Wagner

FE/9

Duane F. Watson

FE/27

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Chaplain at Community Hospice, Capital Region Run River Enterprises, Tully, NY (eff. 4.6.15) Pastoral Care Coordinator at Olean General Hospital Chaplain: United Christian Foundation, Amherst, MA Director of Community Formation. Asbury Theological Seminary Executive Director, Health and Counseling Services, Middlebury College Chaplain, Scott Center for Spiritual Religious Life Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT Program Development Associate at Capital Rection Theological Center Professor of Religious Studies: Willamette University, Salem, OR 97301

CC: Edinburg

(50%) Spiritual Life Coordinator at Boston University, Boston, MA Spiritual Life Partner St. John's Meadows, Rochester, NY Co-Managers at Cypress Woods Holiday Retirement Affiliate church: Kingwood UMC, Central North District, Texas AC Co-Managers at Cypress Woods Holiday Retirement Affiliate church: Kingwood UMC, Central North District, Texas AC Chaplain, Mary J Drexel Home, Philadelphia, PA Full Professor of Church History/ Director of UMC Studies at CRCDS Executive Director: The Entheos Center for Spirituality and Creativity Chaplain and Assistant to the Director of Pastoral Care, INOVA Alexandria Hospital Carthage United Community Church, UCC Professor of New Testament Studies, Department of Theology, Malone University, Canton OH

CC: Rochester: Asbury First CC: Apple Valley CC: Bath: Centenary

CC: Syracuse: CC: CC: Berlin UMC CC: Cicero Centenary CC Oneida: First

CC: CC: Berlin

President/CEO of PathStone CC Middlesex Corporation, Rochester, NY

CC: Bath: Centenary

Earlville CC CC: Arcade CC: Saratoga Springs CC: North Fenton CC: Seven Steeples

Evans Mills/ Philadelphia CC

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Laurel P. Westover (formerly Phillips)

FE/2

CC: Resident Chaplain in the CPE program at Albany Medical Center Hospital Chaplain, Halifax health Hospice CC: Team, Florida

Stephen Wiggers (eff. 11.17.14)

FE/2

Marilyn N. Wolfe

FE/2

Carl Phillip Young

FE /14

(Para. 331.1) Deacons serving beyond the local church (Q78) Insook Do FD

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Molly Golando

Jeffrey Hodge

Mahn-Hee Kang

Amy Beth W. Jones

Bruce Maxwell

Susan Russell

Jeffery A. Seeley (eff. 7.30.14)

William Verity

Vivian R. Waltz

CC: SYR: Centus, Samaritan Institute; University UMC Clinical therapist and educator Professor of Art, Hartwick College CC: Oneonta: First

Chaplain/Counselor at Capital City Rescue Mission/New Faith Family Center for Homeless Women, Albany, NY Functional Literacy Ministry/Haiti & BECALM (Barnabas Ecumenical Compassion and Life Ministry J. Hodge Consulting, Sr. Consultant Korean Baptist Theological Seminary Drew University: Interim Director of Theological Lifelong learning; Interim Associate Director of the D-Min program and UMC Liaison Breezewood Trucker Traveler Ministry, PA State Council of Churches, Harrisburg, PA Asbury Camp & Retreat Center Guest Services Coordinator Director of Choral Activities; Instructor of Music & Speech Communications, Elmira College Dewitt Community Church, Organist/Accompanist Director: SSJ Sister Karen Klimczak Center for NonViolence

Albany

CC: Westfield

CC: Pennellville

CC:

Oswego First CC CC: Attica Trinity CC: Horseheads CC: CC: Hamburg

(Para. 416.6) Appointments to Attend School (Q79) (1314.3) Deaconess & Home Missionary Denise Walling

Educator for Mission Outreach and Evangelism, & Night Chaplain Ellis Hospital Albany District;

Appointments Pending:

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Upper New York New Faith Communities June 2015…Actively Being Planted New Faith Community A Place to Begin Antwerp Restart Asian Student NFC Asian Student NFC Café Church Casa de Dios CenterPoint Coffee House NFC Common Grounds Covenant Manor NFC Dinner Church The Edge Encounter Faith and Harmony Fresh Start The Gathering Hands Up Community Chest Hispanic/Latino NFC Hispanic/Latino NFC Hispanic/Latino NFC Hispanic/Latino NFC International Reconciliation Japanese NFC Lark Street Together Lifetree Café The Living Well Modern Muse New World Ministries On the Road The Pillar The Road Senior Living Center NFC SPA (Spirit/Phys Active) Sophia Community Southeast Asian NFC Southeast Asian NFC Sudanese NFC The Way Thursday Night Umtoo Urban Edge Windsor Place YAM… Student NFC

Lead Planter(s) Penny Brink Lecelle Providence Yohang Chun Gee Hae Song Karyl Hopp Olga and Alexis Gonzalez Wayne Clemens Dan Chapmann Robert McCarthy Natalie Hansen Ben & Laurel O’Connor Brandin Grecco Kari Huber Alan McCormick Bill Vallet Teressa Sivers Terri White Hector Rivera David Morales Mariana Rodriguez Luis Rivera John Bizimana Dongki Kim Dee Lowman Sue Dunlap Jeff Childs/Sandi Perl Margaret Currier Aaron Limmo Theresa Melnyk Devin Lyles Rebecca Laird Anne O’Connor/Bob Jeffers Jenni Piatt Nancy O’Connor Raca Sean Chanthasone Sean Chanthasone Abraham Awuok Dau Al Johnson Debbie Earthrowl Sandra Kramer Patty Cardin E. Basset/R. Laird Team of People

Strategy/Target Group/Town Hotel Population, Albany Restart, Young Families College Students, Oswego College Students, Syracuse Church in a Diner, Troy Hispanic/Latino, Syracuse Storefront, Barneveld Music Focused, Mt. Vision Panera Bread, Watertown Senior Housing, Jamestown House Church Model, Lycoming Second Service, Mexico Camp Based NFC, Casowasco House/Dinner Church, Cortland Arnott Mall, 2nd Site, Elmira Second Service, Oneonta Mission Focused, Springwater Church in Church, Rochester House Church, Schenectady House Church, Troy South Park, Buffalo African Refugees, Albany Japanese/Chinese People, Brighton Missional Small Group Network, Albany Faith-Based Discussion Group, Elmira Mission Focused NFC, Penn Yan Artist Community, Albany African Refugees, Syracuse House Church Network, Binghamton Storefront, Multi-ethnic, Rochester Missional Small Group Network, Syracuse Senior Housing, Greece Outdoor Experience, Heuvelton Small Group Network, Rochester Kerenni, Binghamton Kerenni, Syracuse African Refugees, Rochester Mission Focused NFC, Schuylerville Evening Family Worship, Salem Storefront Mission, Batavia At Risk Youth/Families, Johnson City Apartment Complex, Cicero College Students, Johnson City

And, 19 others in various stages of planning prior to launch!

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CERTIFICATE OF CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS This certifies that the following pages contain a correct copy of the Proceedings, Reports and Statistics of the Fifth Regular Session of The Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church held on May 27 - May 30, 2015 in Syracuse, NY. The Printed Yearbook is the official Journal.

Rev. Mark J. Webb Presiding Bishop

Rev. Jeffrey J. Hodge Conference Secretary

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Certificate of Ordination and Commissioning This is to certify that on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Syracuse, New York, pursuant to the order of the Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church, I ordained and commissioned as:

Elders

Emily Barner Huyge, Douglas P. Mackey Jr., Edith Aletta Poland, Geraldine Edith Rapino, Carlos Manuel Rosa-Laguer, Gregory P. Stierheim, Heather Lynn Stierheim, Corey Anna Tarretto Turnpenny

Provisional Deacons

Rebecca Lynn Naber, Carrie Sturtevant Wolfe

Provisional Elders

Andy McClaren Anderson, Abigail Cady Browka, Gary Mark Kubitz, Penny Lee Lacy, Nancy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Raca, Chad Michael Sayers, Alison Elaine Schmied

Mark J.Webb Bishop of The United Methodist Church Done at Syracuse, New York May 30, 2015

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Ordained as Elders in Full Connection Upper New York Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb, center with Crozier, poses with the 2015 Class of Elders. They are, from left, Carlos Rosa-Laguer, Geraldine Edith Rapino, Edith Aletta Poland, Corey Anna Tarreto Turnpenny, Gregory P. Stierheim, Emily Barner Huyge, Heather L. Stierheim, and Douglas P. Mackey Jr.

Ordained as Provisional Elders in Full Connection and Commissioned in the Ministry of Deacon Upper New York Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb, center with Crozier, poses with the 2015 Class of Provisional Elders and those Commissioned in the Ministry of Deacon. They are, from left, Carrie Sturtevant Wolfe (Ministry of Deacon), Alison Elaine Schmied, Rebecca Lynn Naber (Ministry of Deacon), Nancy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Raca, Chad Michael Sayers, Andy McClaren Anderson, Gary Mark Kubitz, Penny Lee Lacy, Abigail Cady Browka.

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Conference Rules The Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church for 2014 The Proposed Rules contained herein consist of the totality of Rules previously adopted by the Annual Conference, as amended in accordance with the proposals of the Committee on Rules and the Commission on Sessions to the Annual Conference meeting in Plenary Session in 2012 February 7, 2012 Changes and Updates to Conference Rules Proposed by Rules Committee, Jan. 27, 2012 Approved by Commission on Sessions, February 7, 2012 Approved by the Annual Conference, May 31, 2012 Subsequently for modified to conform with The Book of Discipline 2012 January 24, 2013 The Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Organizational Rules The organizational plan of The Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (as defined in the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, approved on June 19, 2010, hereinafter referred to as The Plan of Union, with statements of Vision and Purpose contained therein) will be as determined by the Annual Conference itself, in such a manner as (1) to be responsive to the Vision and Purpose of the Annual Conference, (2) to be responsive to the Mission of The United Methodist Church, as most recently adopted by The General Conference of The United Methodist Church, 2012, (3) to be compatible with The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2012, hereinafter referred to as The Discipline or The Book of Discipline, and (4) to be reflective of the Rules contained herein. Paragraph references contained herein are to The Book of Discipline unless indicated otherwise. The primary loci for ministry and mission in The United Methodist Church are the local churches and the communities in which they are located. The annual conference has responsibilities for sharing and assisting the ministry and mission of its local churches by equipping for ministry and by providing linkages for the sharing of ministry through such means as motivation, encouragement, facilitation, coordination, education, training, evaluation, and other forms of support. The annual conference also provides the challenge to global ministry (that is, connectional, ecumenical, and secular ministry beyond the local church and its community), and the link between local ministry and global ministry. In order to fulfill its role with respect to its local churches, The United Methodist Church, and the church universal, the annual conference will elect or otherwise select persons to serve as individuals or as members of specific groups, with understood duties, responsibilities, and accountabilities to the local churches and to the annual conference at large. Elected Members and Ex Officio Members of Conference Agencies In what follows, there will be distinctions between those who are directly elected by the annual conference itself, or by a group within the annual conference to serve as an individual, or as a member of a group (with privileges of both voice and vote) as against those who serve (ex officio) by virtue of holding some other office or position and serving with privileges of voice and vote, or with privilege of voice only. Persons who serve on General Church Agencies or Jurisdictional Agencies shall serve on the corresponding agencies of the annual conference, ex‐officio, with vote. Terms of Office and Term Limits of Elected Members of Conference Agencies For persons who are elected to serve as members of groups in “membership classes”, the term of office is from the moment of adjournment of the Conference Session at which the election took place or the selection was announced, until the moment of adjournment of the regular Conference Session held in the year of the “class.” Persons will normally be elected to classes for full‐length terms, exceptions occurring only to fill vacancies and during the period of startup for the group concerned. Unless stated otherwise for specific groups, full‐length terms shall be for four years, and the maximum term for persons serving in classes shall be two consecutive full‐length terms. Partial length terms of less than three years shall not be counted in this regard for elections occurring

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before 2012. Service “on a quadrennial basis” indicates full‐length terms beginning and ending in years when the General Conference meets. Successive tenures on the same group must be separated by an absence of at least one year. Lay Members of Conference Agencies Unless stated otherwise, lay persons elected to serve on groups or individuals within The Upper New York Annual Conference shall be professing members of The United Methodist Church, except for youth members. The Nomination Process and Diversity Recommendations Unless stated otherwise for specific groups, nominations shall be by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development, or from the floor of the Annual Conference; elections will be by the Annual Conference itself meeting in plenary session. Membership of organizations within the annual conference shall, to as great an extent as possible, conform and adhere to the recommendations contained in ¶610.5 of The Book of Discipline. It is further recommended that, as much as possible, there be balance of membership from among the respective districts of the annual conference, a balance of representation from urban, suburban, and rural local churches, and representation from small‐member and ethnic‐minority local churches. Leadership of Conference Agencies Unless stated otherwise for specific groups, groups elected by the Annual Conference will be expected to organize themselves at their first meetings of the year. This Organizational Meeting will include the election of a chairperson (unless one is designated through the nominations process), a vice chairperson, and a (recording) secretary from among the elected members. Once elected, these officers will continue in place until new officers are elected. In the event that the slate of nominees (including continuing members) for a specific group includes neither a continuing chairperson nor a continuing vice‐chairperson for that group, the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development shall designate an initial convener from among the nominees for the group. This person will convene the organizational meeting and preside until a chairperson is duly elected. Scheduling of Conference Agency Meetings A schedule of meetings for each group will be proposed and approved by majority vote at the Organizational Meeting of each group, or electronically as soon thereafter as possible. The nature and complexity of the work to be completed shall drive the scheduling and frequency of meetings. Meetings of groups consisting of at least fifty percent lay persons shall be scheduled on evenings and weekends whenever possible so that the working schedules of persons employed outside of the Church and school schedules of students may be accommodated. Additionally, and for the purpose of minimizing travel costs and time, meetings will be held using conference telephone calling or other appropriate technologies whenever possible, provided that the specialized needs of persons with handicapping conditions are accommodated. The quorum for the conduct of business at scheduled meetings shall be those present and voting. Persons unable to attend meetings (due to personal illness, family emergency, work or school schedule conflicts, work emergency, adverse weather, or other uncontrollable circumstances acceptable to the Chairperson) shall be expected, whenever possible, to request an excused absence before the convening of the meeting concerned. Elected members of groups who have two consecutive unexcused absences from regularly scheduled meetings will be assumed as having resigned from the group, and the Chairperson of the group will request the nomination and election of a replacement through the Chairperson of the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development. Nothing contained herein shall limit the ability of the Chairperson to call special meetings as may be necessary, but a majority of the elected voting membership must be present in order to conduct business at such called meetings. Conference Agencies Board of Trustees (¶2512) The Board of Trustees of The Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference, The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, and the Religious Corporations Law of the State of New York. The classes of 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, each consisting of three persons, were elected in 2010 at the Uniting Session of The Upper New York Annual Conference. The

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Board of Trustees shall consist of twelve persons, with three persons elected to each of four classes. The normal, full length term of office (which applies to the Class of 2014 and later classes) shall be for four years. In addition to the elected membership, the Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services, a District Superintendent, and the Director of Connectional Ministries shall serve ex‐officio without vote. Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development (¶610): The Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church and the Rules of the Upper New York Annual Conference. The “complete report of nominations” submitted by this Committee to the Annual Conference shall include not only the nominations for chairs and/or members of groups initiated by this Committee, but also the nominations made by other groups or individuals in accordance with The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church and these Rules. The Committee shall solicit suggestions from committees on nominations and leadership development of local churches, and from local church lay leaders. The elected membership of this Committee shall consist of nine persons (ideally three clergy‐persons, three laymen, and three laywomen) elected to quadrennial classes of 2016, 2020, etc. on a staggered basis. The normal, full length term of office shall be for four years, with the membership of the existing classes of 2013 and 2014 having their terms adjusted to 2016 or 2020. The District Lay Leaders, or designee, shall serve ex‐officio, with vote if that person is the only person present from the district, concerned, or without vote otherwise. The Conference Lay Leader (or one of the Associate Conference Lay Leaders), and the Chairperson of the Rules Committee shall serve ex‐officio with vote. The Director of Connectional Ministries shall serve ex‐officio without vote. Council on Finance and Administration (¶¶611‐618): The Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CF&A) shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. In accordance with The Discipline, the Council on Finance and Administration consists of between five and twenty‐one persons, a majority of whom must be laypersons. The membership shall include representation from churches of less than two hundred members. The normal, full length term of office shall be for four years, which (in accordance with The Discipline) begins and ends in the years of The General Conference At the 2010, the Uniting Session of the Upper New York Annual Conference elected nine persons (five lay persons and four clergy) to a Class of 2014 accordance with the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference. In order to be fully compliant with The Discipline, this class is, in reality, the Class of 2016. In 2012, the members of the Class of 2014 will be given the option of having their terms of office extended to 2016, or resigning so that the Class of 2016 may be properly constituted. Persons newly elected in 2011 (to fill vacancies) and 2012 will be elected to full term membership in the Class of 2016. In addition to the elected membership, the Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services, the Bishop, a Cabinet Representative, and the Director of Connectional Ministries shall serve ex‐officio without vote. Persons with responsibilities in agencies or institutions that are supported by Conference funds may not be voting members of this Council. The leader of this Council is the President. This Council shall fill its own vacancies between sessions of the annual conference.

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Conference Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635) The Conference Board of Ordained Ministry shall be nominated by the Bishop and elected by the Annual Conference to serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. The membership shall include: (1) at least six ordained elders and deacons in full connection; (2) at least two associate members or full‐time local pastors who have completed the Course of Study; and (3) sufficient lay persons to constitute at least twenty percent of the total membership of the Board. The maximum size of the Board shall be forty‐eight persons. The normal, full length term of office shall be for four years, which (in accordance with The Discipline) begins and ends in the years of The General Conference. One‐third of the membership of this Board shall be retired from the Board in each year in which the General Conference meets. Conference Committee on Administrative Review (¶636) The Conference Committee on Administrative Review shall be nominated by the Bishop, elected quadrennially by the clergy members in full connection at the Clergy Session of Annual Conference, and serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. It will consist of three clergy in full connection and two alternates, none of whom shall be members, or immediate family members, of either the Cabinet or the Board of Ordained Ministry. A full Committee was elected to the Class of 2012 at the Uniting Session of The Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Conference Committee on Investigation (¶2703) The Conference Committee on Investigation shall be nominated by the Bishop, elected quadrennially by the Annual Conference, and serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. A full Committee was elected to the Class of 2012 at the Uniting Session of The Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits (¶639) The Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. The Board shall consist of at least twelve persons including at least four clergy members, four laywomen, and four lay men, none of whom are indebted “to pension and benefit funds, plans, and programs” of The United Methodist Church. The Classes of 2011, 2012, 2016, and 2018 were elected at the Uniting Session of The Upper New York Annual Conference. The normal, full length term of office shall be for eight years, with persons being elected to classes of 2020, 2024, etc., with the membership of the existing classes of 2014 and 2018 having their terms adjusted to 2016 or 2020, respectively The maximum term of service shall be one full term. This Council shall fill its own vacancies between sessions of the annual conference. In addition to the elected members, a Cabinet Representative, the Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services, the Pensions and health Benefits Officer, and a Representative of the General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits shall serve ex‐officio without vote. Conference Committee on Camping and Retreat Ministries The Conference Committee on Camping and Retreat Ministries shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference. The classes of 2011, 2012, and 2013 were elected at the Uniting Session of The Upper New York Annual Conference in 2010. The normal, full length term of office (which applies to the Class of 2013 and classes elected to later years) shall be for three years. The Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services, the Director of Connectional Ministries, and the Director of Camping shall serve ex‐officio without vote. Conference Committee on Episcopacy (¶637) The Conference Committee on Episcopacy shall be elected by the Annual Conference or appointed by the Bishop quadrennially to serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New

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York Annual Conference and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. This Committee shall consist of between seven and seventeen members, at least twenty percent of whom shall be appointed by the Bishop, and not more than eighty percent of whom shall be elected by the Annual Conference. The normal full length membership term shall be four years. The Classes of 2011, 2012, and 2013 were elected and/or appointed at the Uniting Session of The Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. In 2012, members of the Classes of 2013 and 2014 shall be invited to join the Class of 2016, and additional persons shall be elected to full terms in the Class of 2016 or the Class of 2020. Classes will be elected quadrennially starting in 2012. Ex‐officio members with vote include the members of the Northeastern Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy District Committees on District Superintendency (¶669) In each district, there shall be a District Committee on the District Superintendency to serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. These Committees shall consist of eleven members, including the District Lay Leader, two persons appointed by the District Superintendant, and eight persons elected by the District Conference. The total membership of these Committees shall consist of at least three clergy and at least seven laypersons (including at least three each of lay men and laywomen). The normal full length membership term for the persons elected or appointed to these Committees shall be four years. In addition to the District Lay Leaders, Committees of varying sizes were elected by the Annual Conference and/or appointed in 2011; these Committee members shall divide themselves into classes as follows: no more than three in the Class of 2015, no more than three in the Class of 2014, no more than two in the Class of 2013, and the remainder in the Class of 2012. Persons to fill the Class of 2016 and later classes, and vacancies in earlier classes, will be determined by the respective District Conferences or District Superintendents, as appropriate. Conference Committee on Episcopal Residency (¶638.2) The Conference Committee on Episcopal Residency shall serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. All members of this Committee serve ex‐officio by virtue of their other responsibilities. Those serving with vote include the Chairperson (or designee) of the Committee on Episcopacy, the President (or designee) of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration, and the President (or designee) of the Conference Board of Trustees. In addition, the Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services, and Consultants with specific expertise will serve without vote. The Chairperson (or designee) of the Committee on Episcopacy shall chair this Committee. Conference Lay Leader and Associate Conference Lay Leaders (¶607) The Conference Lay Leader, and a sufficient number of Associate Conference Lay Leaders to meet the needs of the Annual Conference, shall be elected on a quadrennial basis and shall serve in accordance with the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. The normal full length term of office shall be four years, with elections taking place at Sessions of the Annual Conference immediately following the Sessions of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church or the occurrence of a vacancy. In order to comply with the minimum term of office as stated in The Book of Discipline, incumbents who have served for less than a quadrennium at the time of a General Conference shall be given the option of having their terms of office automatically extended through the next quadrennium, or resigning. Nominations for these offices shall be by the lay membership of the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development in consultation with the incumbents of these offices. Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministries (¶631.6) In accordance with The Book of Discipline, the Conference Lay Leader, in consultation with the Associate Conference Lay Leaders, the District Lay Leaders, and the incumbent, shall nominate a Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministries, to serve on a quadrennial basis.

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District Lay Leaders (¶660) In accordance with The Book of Discipline, the leadership of each district shall provide a District Lay Leader to serve the laity of the district and to be a liaison with the Conference Lay Leader on a quadrennial basis. District Directors of Lay Servant Ministries (¶668.2) In accordance with The Book of Discipline, the District Lay Leader, in consultation with the Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministries, the District Superintendent, and the incumbent, shall provide a District Director of Lay Servant Ministries, to serve on a quadrennial basis. Conference Leadership Team (¶610) The Conference Leadership Team shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. This team will serve as the Executive Body of the Annual Conference between Conference sessions. Its membership includes the Director of Connectional Ministries (who serves as Convener), seven to nine members nominated by the Bishop with voice and vote, to serve on a quadrennial basis, and the Bishop with voice and without vote. This membership shall include at least one person from the Conference Commission on Religion and Race. Conference Commission on Communications (¶646) The Conference Commission on Communications shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. The term of office shall be for three years. A full Committee of nine persons was elected for an unspecified term at the Uniting Session of The Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. The members of this Commission shall, by their own process, divide into Classes of 2013 and 2016, as evenly as possible. There shall be no term limit to service on this Commission. In addition to those elected the Director of Communications and the Director of Connectional Ministries serve ex‐officio without vote. Conference Commission on Sessions (¶605) The Conference Committee on Sessions shall be served in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. All members of this Committee serve ex‐officio with vote by virtue of their offices and other responsibilities, and serve during their tenure of these offices. Those serving include: the Bishop, the Executive Assistant to the Bishop, the Director of Connectional Ministries, the Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services, the Pensions and Health Benefits Officer, the Director of Communications, the Conference Lay Leader, the Conference Secretary, the Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry, the Coordinator of the Ordination Service, the Members of the Worship Team, the Dean of the Cabinet, the Host District Superintendent, the Host District Lay Leader, the Chair of the Committee on Rules, the Chair of the Committee on Resolutions and Petitions, the Conference President of United Methodist Women, the Conference President of United Methodist Men, and the President of the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. The Bishop may chair this Commission, or, alternatively, the Bishop may designate a person of his or her choosing to chair this Commission. The Commission will be reformulated in 2012 and quadrennially thereafter. Conference Commission on Archives and History (¶641) The Conference Commission on Archives and History shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. A total of nineteen persons were elected at the Adjourned Session of The Upper New York Annual Conference in 2010. The normal term of office shall be for four years. The qualification for service on this agency is a passion for its ministry. New members may be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development and elected by any Session of the Annual Conference. Former members may continue to serve indefinitely as members emeriti with voice and without vote.

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Conference Committee on Rules The Conference Committee on Rules, a Committee of the Conference Commission on Sessions, shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference. It is charged with formulating and recommending rules of governance for the Annual Conference. Its recommendations require a two‐thirds majority vote for approval by the Annual Conference. The Chairperson shall be nominated by the Bishop, with other officers elected by the Committee as needed, and with up to five at‐large members nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development. The Committee elected at the Adjourned Session of The Upper New York Annual Conference in 2010 will serve through 2012, with elections to occur in 2012 and quadrennially thereafter. The normal full term for membership is four years. In addition to those elected, the Director of Connectional Ministries (with staffing responsibilities), the Conference Lay Leader, and the Conference Secretary will serve ex‐officio with vote. Conference Committee on Resolutions and Petitions The Conference Committee on Resolutions and Petitions, a Committee of the Conference Commission on Sessions, shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference. It is charged with providing a framework for the receiving, numbering, circulating, and orderly presenting of resolutions and petitions, and screening and editing proposals not appearing in the pre‐conference materials that have been received at least thirty days before the convening of the Annual Conference Session. The Chairperson shall be nominated by the Bishop, with other officers elected by the Committee as needed, and with up to five at‐large members nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development. The Committee elected at the Adjourned Session of The Upper New York Annual Conference in 2010 will serve through 2012, with elections to occur in 2012 and quadrennially thereafter. The normal full term for membership is four years. In addition to those elected, the Director of Connectional Ministries (with staffing responsibilities), the Conference Lay Leader (or an Associate Conference Lay Leader), the Conference Secretary, and a Cabinet Representative will serve ex‐officio with vote. Conference Commission on Equitable Compensation (¶625) The Conference Commission on Equitable Compensation shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. This Commission will consist of six elected laypersons and six elected clergy, including at least one layperson and one clergyperson from churches of fewer than two hundred members. In addition to the elected members, this Commission shall include, ex officio with voice only, one District Superintendent appointed by the Bishop, the Conference Treasurer, and the Conference Benefits Officer. The elected membership of this Committee shall consist of twelve persons (six clergy‐ persons and six laypersons) elected to quadrennial classes of 2016, 2020, etc. on a staggered basis. The normal, full length term of office shall be for four years, with the membership of the existing classes of 2013 and 2014 having their terms adjusted to 2016 or 2020. Silver Lake Institute Trustees Trustees will be elected by the annual conference in accordance with the Bylaws of the Silver Lake Institute. Connectional Table (¶610) The Connectional Table is established in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, to perform the duties defined therein. Its membership shall include: (1) the Conference Lay Leader, serving as convener, (2) the chairpersons of mission and ministry areas of the Annual Conference as identified elsewhere within these Rules or the organizational structure of the Annual Conference, (3) the chairpersons or representatives of support and administrative ministry teams as identified elsewhere within these Rules or the organizational structure of the Annual Conference, (4) the Management Team of the Upper New

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York Annual Conference, (5) the members of Conference Leadership Team, (6) the members of the Appointive Cabinet, (7) the District Lay Leaders, and (8) necessary members of the support staff. Executive Staff Team The Executive Staff Team, successor to the Management Team, is established in accordance with the provisions of the Plan of Union of The Upper New York Annual Conference, to perform the duties defined therein. It will implement the articulated outcomes of the Conference Leadership Team and the Connectional Table, and coordinate the day‐to‐day management of resources needed to enable achievement of desired outcomes. Its membership shall include (1) the Bishop serving as convener, (2) a District Superintendent, (3) the Treasurer / Director of Administrative Services, (4) the Director of Connectional Ministries, (5) the Benefits Officer, (6) the Executive Assistant to the Bishop, and (7) the Director of Communications. In addition, the following positions will be filled by, answer to, and relate to the Executive Staff Team: (1) the Conference Statistician, and (2) the Conference Secretary.. Ministry Oversight Teams Three Ministry Oversight Teams (MOTs) will have responsibilities for oversight in the following respective areas of ministry: (1) Empowering and Increasing Vital Congregations, (2) Spiritual Formation and Leadership Development, and (3) Reaching Our Neighbors. Each of these teams will consist of six members as follows: (1) one Associate Conference Lay Leader selected by the Conference Lay Leader and associates, (2) two members of the Conference Leadership Team as selected by the Conference Leadership Team, to serve as co‐conveners, and (3) three at‐large members elected by the Annual Conference upon nomination by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development. These teams will be amenable to the Conference Leadership Team, and, through the Conference Leadership Team will relate to the Connectional Table. The role of the MOTs will be to direct and resource conference ministries: (1) they will receive and (as appropriate) approve proposals for ministry; (2) they will create, empower, terminate (as appropriate), and evaluate (for effectiveness) the Conference Ministry Action Teams (MATs) necessary to implement the approved ministries and to accomplish their goals and objectives; and (3) they will allocate human and financial resources to approved ministries in accordance with priorities established by the Conference Leadership Team and funds available through the Conference Executive Staff Team and the Conference Council on Finance and Administration. Ministry Action Team for Higher Education (related to ¶634) The intent of this group is to provide, within the bounds of the Upper New York Annual Conference, for certain of the functions described and suggested in The Book of Discipline, ¶634, specifically those functions related to (1) the awarding and administrating of scholarships and grants for college students not being overseen by the Board of Ordained Ministry, (2) the encouragement and support of Christian campus ministries and fellowships, both denominational and ecumenical, at institutions of higher education, and (3) the exploration and visioning for the future of ways and means through which the Upper New York Annual Conference may be in ministry with students, faculty, and staff at institutions of higher education. This Team shall be related to the Ministry Oversight Team on Spiritual Formation and Leadership Development. It shall consist of six persons and shall serve on a quadrennial basis. The initial team shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development to the Class of 2016, shall be appointed on an interim basis through the Conference Session of 2012, and shall be elected to its full term by the Annual Conference in 2012. Full classes of 2016, 2020, etc. shall be nominated and elected thereafter, at annual conference sessions immediately following the General Conference or as needed to fill vacancies, in such a manner as to maintain continuity and satisfy term limits. Ex‐officio members with vote shall include elected members of the General Board of Higher Education ad Ministry. Ex‐officio members without vote shall include representatives from the various supported campus ministries. The Director of Connectional Ministries shall serve ex‐officio without vote, and shall provide staff support.

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Ministry Action Team for Global Ministries (related to ¶633) The intent of this group is to provide for certain of the functions described and suggested in The Book of Discipline, ¶633, specifically those functions related to (1) the maintenance of connectional relationships between the Upper New York Annual Conference and the General Board of Global Ministries, and (2) the exploration, development, and support of new partnerships between the Upper New York Annual Conference, its Districts, and/or its local churches with mission projects beyond the bounds of the Upper New York Annual Conference This Team shall be related to the Ministry Oversight Team on Reaching Our Neighbors. It shall consist of six persons and shall serve on a quadrennial basis. The initial team shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development to the Class of 2016, shall be appointed on an interim basis through the Conference Session of 2012, and shall be elected to its full term by the Annual Conference in 2012. Full classes of 2016, 2020, etc. shall be nominated and elected thereafter, at annual conference sessions immediately following the General Conference or as needed to fill vacancies, in such a manner as to maintain continuity and satisfy term limits. Ex‐officio members with vote shall include the Mission Coordinator of Education and Interpretation of the Conference UMW, the Conference Secretary of Global Ministries, and elected members of the General Board of Global Ministries. The Director of Connectional Ministries shall serve ex‐officio without vote, and shall provide staff support. Ministry Action Team for Social Holiness (related to ¶629) The intent of this group is to provide, within the bounds of the Upper New York Annual Conference, for certain of the functions described and suggested in The Book of Discipline, ¶629, specifically those functions related to ministries of justice, advocacy, mercy, love, and ministries related to the “Social Principles” of The United Methodist Church (¶¶160‐166). This team shall be related to the Ministry Oversight Team on Reaching Our Neighbors and function in concert with the various Conference advocacy teams. This team shall consist of six persons and shall serve on a quadrennial basis. The initial team shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development to the Class of 2016, shall be appointed on an interim basis through the Conference Session of 2012, and shall be elected to its full term by the Annual Conference in 2012. Full classes of 2016, 2020, etc. shall be nominated and elected thereafter, at annual conference sessions immediately following the General Conference or as needed to fill vacancies, in such a manner as to maintain continuity and satisfy term limits. Ex‐officio members with vote shall include representatives from the various Conference advocacy groups, and elected members of the General Board of Church and Society. . Ex‐officio members without vote shall include representatives from the various supported social action ministries. The Director of Connectional Ministries shall serve ex‐ officio without vote, and shall provide staff support. Conference Commission on Religion and Race (¶643) The Conference Commission on Religion and Race (CCORR) shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. This Commission will be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development and elected by the 2011 Session of the Upper New York Annual Conference, with additional persons to be elected in the same manner in successive years. The membership of this Commission shall include at least one person with voice and vote on the Conference Leadership Team. There shall be at least one person on this Commission serving as a liaison with the Conference Committee on Native American Ministry. The qualification for service on this Commission is a passion for its ministry. In addition to the diversity recommendations contained within ¶610.5, of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, the additional diversity recommendations contained within ¶643.2 of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church should be followed to as great an extent as possible. The normal term of office shall be for four years. New members may be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development and elected by any Session of the Annual Conference. Former members may continue to serve indefinitely as members emeriti with voice and without vote.

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Conference Committee on Native American Ministry (¶654) The Conference Committee on Native American Ministry (CCONAM) shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. This Committee will be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development and elected by the 2011 Session of the Upper New York Annual Conference, with additional persons to be elected in the same manner in successive years. The normal term of office shall be for four years. There shall be at least one person on this Committee serving as a liaison with the Conference Commission on Religion and Race. The qualification for service on this Committee is a passion for this ministry. New members may be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development and elected by any Session of the Annual Conference. Former members may continue to serve indefinitely as members emeriti with voice and without vote. Conference Committee on Disability Concerns (¶653) The Conference Committee on Disability Concerns shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. This Committee will be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development and elected by the 2011 Session of the Upper New York Annual Conference, with additional persons to be elected in the same manner in successive years. The normal term of office shall be for four years. The qualification for service on this Committee is a passion for this ministry. The membership shall include persons with physical disabilities and/or mental disabilities. New members may be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development and elected by any Session of the Annual Conference. Former members may continue to serve indefinitely as members emeriti with voice and without vote. Conference Commission on the Status and Role of Women (¶644) The Conference Commission on the Status and Role of Women shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. This Commission will be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development and elected by the 2011 Session of the Upper New York Annual Conference, with additional persons to be elected in the same manner in successive years. At least one member will be appointed by the Conference United Methodist Women. The qualification for service on this Commission is a passion for this ministry. In addition to the diversity recommendations contained within ¶610.5, of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, the additional diversity recommendations contained within ¶644.2 of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church should be followed to as great an extent as possible. The normal term of office shall be for four years. New members may be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development and elected by any Session of the Annual Conference. Former members may continue to serve indefinitely as members emeriti with voice and without vote. Conference Council on Older Adult Ministries (¶651) The Conference Council on Older Adult Ministries shall be elected and serve in accordance with the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. This Council will be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership and elected by the 2011 Session of the Upper New York Annual Conference, with additional persons to be elected in the same manner in successive years. The membership shall include the Conference Lay Leader or designee. The qualification for service on this Council is a passion for this ministry. In addition to the diversity recommendations contained within ¶610.5, of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, the additional diversity recommendations contained within ¶651.2 of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church should be followed to as great an extent as possible. The normal term of office shall be for four years. New members may be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and Leadership Development and elected by any Session of the Annual Conference. Former members may continue to serve indefinitely as members emeriti with voice and without vote.

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Appendix I Policies and Procedures of the Upper New York Annual Conference Regarding Reports and Other Legislative Items Petitions & Resolutions Work of the Committee on Petitions & Resolutions 1.

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Effective Action. The original policies and procedures regarding petitions and resolutions were approved by the Upper New York Annual Conference meeting in session, 2011. The updates contained herein shall be effective starting in 2013. They collectively or individually shall remain in effect until changed by the Annual Conference in subsequent sessions. Changing the Policies and Procedures. After initial approval in 2011, proposals for changes in the standing policies and procedures regarding petitions and resolutions will be submitted by the Committee on Petitions and Resolutions to the Committee on Rules. The Committee on Rules will consider such proposals for changes in policies and procedures (and may, itself, initiate recommended changes) and will make its recommendations to the Commission on Sessions and to the Annual Conference. Scope of These Policies and Procedures, and the Responsibilities of the Committee on Petitions and Resolutions. The Committee on Petitions and Resolutions shall be responsible for all aspects of the organizing and processing of Petitions, Resolutions, and other items of a legislative nature through those portions of the Annual Conference Session designated for “Holy Conferencing” by the Commission on Sessions. This shall include items addressed to the Annual Conference itself for action and/or implementation, as well as those seeking action and/or implementation from elsewhere within the Church (connectional and ecumenical), or from society at large. Committee Budget and Meetings Committee on Petitions and Resolutions financial needs shall be included in the Annual Conference budgets and expenditures. When feasible, and at the discretion of the chair and the advice of the resident bishop, technological assistance in performing committee work will occur in place of face‐to‐face committee meetings. Definition: “Petition” A “petition” is a document that requests a specific action of the Annual Conference itself, the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference of The United Methodist Church, or The General Conference of The United Methodist Church. When addressed to the Annual Conference or the Jurisdictional Conference, this action may be a request to modify the Rules, procedures, and/or the Polity of the Conference. When addressed to the General Conference, this action may be to modify (a portion of) The Book of Discipline; it may be to uphold (a portion of) The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church; or it may be to modify a Rule of Order of The General Conference of The United Methodist Church. A “modification” is an addition, a deletion, or other change. Definition: “Resolution” A “resolution” is a document that states something that the Upper New York Annual Conference, itself, resolves to be a Conference position, a statement of understanding, or a call to action. When sent to the General Conference, the action may be to modify (through addition, deletion, or other change), to renew, and/or to uphold a portion of The Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church. Definition: “Other Legislative Items” There may be items requiring legislative action that are neither Petitions nor Resolutions as described above. An example is the Conference Budget. Standardization and Publication of Format for Petitions to The General Conference Each petition will follow the format required by the General Conference. Additionally, for the information of the Annual Conference in session, there may be brief and separate additional written explanatory comments in a preface to the petition. The Annual Conference secretary will place the format on the Conference’s website as soon as he or she has received it from the General Conference secretary. Standardization and Publication of Format for Resolutions to The General Conference Each resolution will follow the format required by the General Conference for resolutions. Additionally, for the information of the Annual Conference in session, there may be brief and separate additional written explanatory comments in a preface to the resolution. The Annual Conference secretary will place the format on the Conference’s website as soon as he or she has received it from the General Conference secretary. Each resolution to the Annual Conference will indicate the appropriate Annual Conference

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agency or office designated for implementing it and for future reporting on its status at the next Annual Conference session. If a resolution directs the Annual Conference secretary to write a letter, the resolution shall include the complete title(s) and postal address(es) of the person(s) to receive the letter. Items with Financial Impact A resolution that has financial impact shall be referred to the Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CCFA) for its recommendation concerning the fundability of the resolution. This recommendation shall address such things as the appropriateness of expending funds for the implementation of this resolution; the availability of funds from within existing budgets for the implementation of this proposed resolution; the appropriateness of raising new funds for the implementation of this proposed resolution; etc. The recommendation from CCFA will be attached as a permanent part of the original resolution; it shall be required before any action can be taken by any of the District Conferences or the Annual Conference. Identification of Originator Each petition and resolution from an individual shall include the name of the originating individual, her or his postal address, e‐mail address (if any), phone number(s), and local United Methodist church affiliation. If the petition or resolution is from a local church or a local church council, a Pastor or a Lay Member of the Annual Conference from that local church shall assume the role of the originator unless there is an explicit identification of a different originator. If the petition or resolution is from a district or a district conference, the District Superintendent or the District Lay Leader shall assume the role of the originator unless there is an explicit identification of a different originator. If the petition or resolution is from a district agency or annual conference agency, the chairperson of that agency or an explicitly identified designee of the chairperson shall assume the role of the originator. If the petition or resolution is from a general church agency or a denominationally recognized caucus, it shall include the explicit identification of an originator with complete contact information. Only petitions and resolutions submitted from within the Annual Conference shall be considered. Assistance by the Committee The Committee on Petitions and Resolutions shall assist, as requested by them, any individuals, local churches, districts, agencies, or denominationally recognized caucuses, within the Upper New York Annual Conference, in the writing of petitions or resolutions. The Committee will not alter the intent (content or substance) of petitions and resolutions before submitting them to the session. Such assistance must be requested in a timely manner, well before the submission deadline. Submission Deadline Petitions and resolutions for consideration by the Annual Conference in session shall be received electronically by the Chairperson of the Committee on Petitions and Resolutions before 1 February. The Committee on Petitions and Resolutions will process these legislative items as described elsewhere herein for distribution by the Director of Communications for use at the District and Annual Conferences. Identical or Similar Petitions or Resolutions Identical or similar petitions and/or resolutions may be combined by the Committee on Petitions and Resolutions. The names of the originating petitions and resolutions shall be cited by the Committee. Distribution Petitions and resolutions that fulfill the format required by the Annual Conference shall be posted by the Committee on Petitions and Resolutions on the Annual Conference’s website by 1 April. Ownership Petitions and resolutions become the property of the Annual Conference when received by the Conference Secretary. Presenting, Debating, Amending, etc., of Petitions, Resolutions, and Other Legislative Items in Plenary Session Each petition, resolution, and other legislative item will be presented to the session by the Petitions and Resolutions Committee chairperson (or her or his designee), at times designated by the Commission on Sessions’ Agenda Committee for Holy Conferencing. The Committee on Petitions and Resolutions shall organize these presentations within the times designated for Holy Conferencing. After moving (and seconding if necessary) the legislative item, its originator or the designee of the originator shall be allowed up to five minutes to summarize it. The process of debate shall include up to three speakers in support of the item and up to three speakers in opposition to the item, speaking in alternating order for not more than three minutes each, followed by a summary statement of no more than three minutes by the originator. With the exception of the originator, no individual may speak,

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more than once to any specific item. This process of debate may be superseded for an entire session of the Annual Conference by the provisions contained within the Conference Secretary’s Organizational Motion; it may also be superseded for the debate on a specific item through a motion to “Suspend the Rules”, approved by a vote of two‐thirds of those present and voting. Legislative items originating from agencies of the Annual Conference do not require seconds. In the case of a legislative item originating from more than one source, the originator of the first legislative item received by the Committee on Petitions and Resolutions shall be considered its originator. Legislative items, once moved, may be amended on the floor, in accordance with the Rules of The General Conference and Robert’s Rules of Order. Also, in accordance with the Rules of The General Conference and Robert’s Rules of Order, substitute motions may be received. Amendments and the main motion shall require a simple majority of those present and voting unless a super‐majority is required by Conference Rules. The originator also shall be permitted to be the last speaker for one minute for each proposed amendment, as well as the last speaker prior to the final vote on the entire petition or resolution. Otherwise, the other existing rules of the Conference shall apply to the consideration of legislative item. Presence of Originator No petition or resolution shall be considered by the session or a sub‐group of the session without the presence of the originator as named in the petition or resolution – or the presence of a person designated by her or him. If the originator is not a member of the Annual Conference with privileges of voice and vote, the Chair of the Committee on Petitions and Resolutions shall move for a suspension of the Rules (requiring a two‐thirds vote) to enable the originator to address the Conference. If the Rules are not suspended, the Chair of the Committee on Petitions and Resolutions shall speak on behalf of the originator. Forwarding of Petitions The Secretary of the Annual Conference shall forward to the appropriate General Conference or the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference officer, all petitions of the Upper New York Annual Conference, per the instructions of the General Conference or Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference rules and secretaries. The exact vote count will not be forwarded, unless required by the General or Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference rules that year. Forwarding of Letters The Secretary of the Annual Conference shall forward the will of the Conference to the person(s) indicated by the approved resolution (as amended). A copy of this letter also shall be sent by the Conference secretary to: the originator(s) of the resolution; the chairperson of the Committee on Petitions and Resolutions; and the chairperson(s) of the relevant Annual Conference agency(ies). These letters shall be sent as soon as possible, but one month of the resolution’s adoption by the Annual Conference. Annual Conference Agency Implementing, and Reporting of Resolutions The chairperson of the appropriate Upper New York Annual Conference agency(ies) shall monitor the agency’s implementation of the resolutions. The chairperson also shall make a report to the next annual conference session regarding the implementation of resolutions approved by the previous session and the observed results. Summary Items of all kinds (including reports with and without action items, resolutions, and petitions) to be placed on the agenda of the Annual Conference shall be submitted to the Chairperson of the Committee on Petitions and Resolutions by districts, local churches, conference boards and agencies, district boards and agencies, individual members of The United Methodist Church, and others authorized to do so, in accordance with the schedule approved by the Commission on Sessions.

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Appendix II Equalization Lay Members I. The Constitution (¶32 of The Book of Discipline 2012) and Discipline (¶602.4 of The Book of Discipline 2012) of The United Methodist Church require that the number of Lay Members of each Annual Conference be augmented, through the addition of “Equalization Lay Members” (with voice and vote) so as to equal the number of Clergy Members in the Annual Conference concerned. The means for electing these Equalization Lay Members is left to the discretion of each Annual Conference. II. The Conference Secretary shall, at the close of each calendar year, determine the number of Equalization Lay Members to be needed at the following Session of the Annual Conference by calculating the difference between the number of Clergy Members of the Annual Conference and the number of Lay Members to be elected by the respective Local Charge Conferences. This number shall be reported, promptly, to the Cabinet, the Chair of the Sessions Committee, and the Chair of the Rules Committee. III. The Chair of the Rules Committee shall create a prioritized list of potential nominees to serve as Equalization Lay Members. Lay persons who are the elected members from their Local Charge Conferences will not be included on this list. This list, with reserves if it exceeds the number of Equalization Lay Members needed as determined by the Conference Secretary, and reserves beyond that number, shall be published and distributed by the Conference Secretary with other pre‐conference materials, and incorporated by reference into the Conference Secretary’s Organizational Motion so that these nominees to serve as Equalization Lay Members (and Reserve Equalization Lay Members) can be duly nominated and elected as a first order of business of the Annual Conference. (Persons who are beyond the number specified by the Conference Secretary who might otherwise be qualified to serve as Equalization Lay Members shall be eligible to serve as Reserve Equalization Lay Members.) IV. General Rules and Limitations A. All Lay Members of the Annual Conference, with the exception of youth, must be Professing Members of The United Methodist Church. Persons who are not Professing Members of The United Methodist Church may be granted voice without vote at Sessions of the Annual Conference. These persons shall not count toward the total number of Equalization Lay Members to be elected. B. No Lay Person shall be eligible to serve simultaneously both as an Elected Lay Member (from a Local Charge Conference) and as Equalization Lay Member at the same Session of the Annual Conference. Election from a Local Charge Conference shall have precedence over election to serve as an Equalization Lay Member. C. No Lay Person may hold more than one Equalization Lay Membership at a single Session of the Annual Conference. D. Clergy Members are ineligible to serve in any lay capacity. V. The Prioritized List of Potential Nominees to serve as Equalization Lay Members shall be as follows: A. Lay Persons, by virtue of their office, as specifically identified in ¶602.4 of The Book of Discipline 2008, during their tenure of office. This list is limited by The Discipline, and includes 1. The Conference Lay Leader. 2. The District Lay Leaders 3. The Conference President (or co‐Presidents) of United Methodist Women. 4. The Conference President (or co‐Presidents) of United Methodist Men. 5. The President (or co‐Presidents) of the Conference Young Adults 6. The President (or co‐Presidents) of the Conference Youth Organization 7. The Conference Scouting Coordinator 8. The Chair (or co‐Chairs) of the Conference College Association 9. One Young Adult from each District between the ages of eighteen and thirty, inclusive, as selected by the respective District Lay Leader in consultation with the Conference and District Young Adult Organizations.

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10. One Youth from each District between the ages of twelve and eighteen, inclusive, as selected by the District Lay Leader in consultation with the Conference and District Youth Organizations. 11. Diaconal Ministers, as defined by ¶602.2 of The Book of Discipline 2008. 12. Deaconesses and Home Missioners as recognized by the General Board of Global Ministries, defined by ¶1314 of The Book of Discipline 2008, and identified by the Conference Secretary in accordance with ¶1314.3c of The Book of Discipline 2008. Insofar as this list is disciplinary, it must be included in full, even if the number of persons listed exceeds the Conference Secretary’s calculated total of the number of Equalization Lay Members needed. B. Lay Supply Pastors as assigned by District Superintendents, during the tenure of their assignment. If the number of persons qualifying herein exceeds the Conference Secretary’s calculated total number of Equalization Lay Members needed, the Cabinet will be consulted to establish priorities. Those who cannot be accommodated will be Alternate Equalization Lay Members. C. Lay Persons in positions of leadership within the Annual Conference, during their tenure of office. This list includes: 1. The Associate Conference Lay Leaders. 2. The Associate District Lay Leaders 3. The Conference Director of Lay Speaking Ministries 4. The Conference Secretary of Global Ministries. 5 The President and Members of the Conference Trustees 6 The President and Members of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration 7. The Members of the Sessions Committee 8. The Chair and Members of the Conference Leadership Team. 9. The Chair and Members of the Connectional Table 10 The Conference Management Team 11. Lay Persons in roles of leadership of the various Conference Programs, Boards, Councils, Commissions, Agencies, Teams, etc. as defined in The Book of Discipline 2008, created by action of the Annual Conference or the Bishop, appearing on the Organizational Charts of the Annual Conference, identified in the Conference Rules, and/or composed of persons nominated by the Committee on Leadership Development and Nominations and elected by the Annual Conference. The determining question is that of the need of the person concerned to be present, with voice and vote, at formal meetings of the Annual Conference, in order to adequately fulfill and discharge the duties and responsibilities to which he or she has been elected or appointed. 12. Lay Persons in roles of leadership of the various functioning conference‐level Agencies defined in The Book of Discipline 2008 as being a part of the organizational structure of the Annual Conference 13. The most recently elected Lay Delegates to The General Conference of The United Methodist Church and/or the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference of The United Methodist Church. 14. Lay Members of Agencies, Boards, Councils, Commissions, Teams, etc. of The General Conference or the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference of The United Methodist Church. If the number of persons qualifying herein exceeds the number that can be accommodated (according to the calculation of the Conference Secretary), priorities will be determined by the Chair of the Rules Committee in consultation with the Conference Lay Leader on the basis of the need of the respective candidates to be present, with voice and vote, at formal meetings of the Annual Conference in order to fulfill and discharge their duties and

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responsibilities to the Annual Conference. Those who cannot be so accommodated will be Alternate Equalization Lay Members. D. After the foregoing have been accommodated, the remaining Equalization Lay Memberships (if any) will be divided as equally as possible among the respective districts of the Annual Conference, with the remainders of this division being shifted among the districts on an annual basis. These Equalization Memberships will be awarded by the respective District Lay Leaders in consultation with organizations within the district. Youth (in consultation with district youth leadership) should be given a priority for at least one‐third of these memberships, these youth members shall be in excess of the disciplinary youth memberships mentioned above. Attention should also be given to unrepresented local churches on multi‐point charges, to persons who are able to bring wisdom and experience of value to the Annual Conference, and to the guidelines for inclusivity found in ¶139 of The Book of Discipline 2008.

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I. Effective Action. These policies and procedures regarding elections to General and/or Jurisdictional Conferences by the Upper New York Annual Conference shall be in effect upon approval by the Upper New York Annual Conference meeting in session, 2015. They collectively or individually shall remain in effect until changed by the Annual Conference in subsequent sessions. II. Goals. The goals of these policies and procedures are to provide a simple, transparent, and equitable process, together with adequate information, for the election of members of General and Jurisdictional Conferences from the Annual Conference. III. Changing the Policies and Procedures. After initial approval in 2011, proposals for changes in these Policies and Procedures regarding elections to General and/or Jurisdictional Conferences will be submitted to the Committee on Rules. The Committee will consider such proposals for changes in policies and procedures (and may, itself, initiate recommended changes) and will make its recommendations to the Commission on Sessions and the Annual Conference. IV. The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2008. The references regarding elections to the General and to Jurisdictional Conferences found in The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2008 (See Attachment A) and in subsequent editions thereof as approved by The General Conference of The United Methodist Church will serve as the foundation pieces for these policies and procedures of the Annual Conference and will not be abridged or amended in any manner. Every person involved in any way in the election will become knowledgeable with the Disciplinary provisions. The Committee on Rules shall, prior to the third year of each quadrennium, incorporate into these Policies and Procedures those changes that have been implied and/or mandated by actions of The General Conference and included in subsequent editions of The Book of Discipline. V. Election Process to Be Shared Quadrennially. These Policies and Procedures (as revised) will be shared in appropriate Annual Conference publications (e.g., website and conference newspaper) in the third year of each quadrennium, by the Committee on Rules of the Commission on Sessions. VI. Invitation to Submit. Laity and clergy who meet Disciplinary eligibility requirements and who wish to offer themselves as candidates for election by the Annual Conference to General and Jurisdictional Conferences will complete and submit the following information on the “Candidate Information Sheet” to the Committee on Rules before a date consistent with the schedule established by the Commission on Sessions (See Attachment B). The submission will be electronic and on the form provided on the Annual Conference website. A. Her or his name, postal address, telephone number(s), e‐mail address, year of initial membership in The United Methodist Church, location of current local church membership, and district B. A statement of ability to serve, if elected, including to participate actively in pre‐conference meetings of the delegation throughout the previous year and, following the conferences, to share regarding your service as a delegate. C. A listing of past and present responsibilities in The United Methodist Church (local church, district, annual conference, jurisdictional, and/or general church). D. A statement (between 100—200 words and single‐spaced) regarding why he or she is offering herself or himself as a candidate. Statements of excessive length will be truncated by the Committee on Rules VII. Posting of Candidates’ Data. The Committee on Rules, working in concert with the Annual Conference’s Director of Communications,

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will have posted candidates’ data on the website, six weeks prior to the Session of the Annual Conference at which the elections are to take place. VIII. Campaigning. Prior to the elections and during the elections, the will of the Holy Spirit will be sought. Conference members may engage in prayer, conversation, and holy conferencing. “Campaigning” by mailings, buttons, or other promotional means, by, for, or against any person who has offered herself or himself as a candidate is prohibited. IX. Candidate Introductions. During the year in which elections are to take place, candidates shall be introduced on the following occasions: at the Laity Session of the Annual Conference session for lay candidates, and at Clergy Session of the Annual Conference session for clergy candidates. There shall be no campaigning during these introductions. A “candidate” is a person who completed and submitted the Candidate Information Sheet to the Committee on Rules. It is anticipated that at the laity and the clergy sessions, large screen projections will be used. X. Balloting. A. Balloting will be by written or electronic ballot, as determined quadrennially by the Commission on Sessions. Electronic ballots prepared in advance for the election of Lay Delegates will include the names of all of the persons who have submitted “Candidate Information Sheets” in accordance with the procedure described above, and will allow for the addition of “write‐in” candidates. Electronic ballots prepared in advance for the election of Clergy Delegates will include the names of all eligible clergy members of Conference, whether or not they have submitted “Candidate Information Sheets.” “Write‐in” candidates on ballots for Clergy Delegates will be permitted only to correct errors of omission on the prepared ballots. B. Prior to the first ballot being cast, the presiding bishop will remind the body of United Methodism’s inclusivity. After balloting has begun, no one will speak, directly or by implication, for or against any candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, age, giftedness, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, theology, or geography. C. Any person who did not submit the Candidate Information Sheet, by the date specified by the Commission on Sessions, but receives twenty‐five (25) or more ballots cast for her or him on the first ballot, shall be added (manually by lay members on Lay Delegate ballots) to future ballots. He or she may prepare and place on the Conference registration table printed copies of her or his responses to the “Candidate Information Sheet” that was not previously submitted. He or she will be introduced before the second ballot, if present, or as soon as possible. D. After all delegates to the General and Jurisdictional Conferences have been elected, an additional ballot shall be cast. The clergy and the laypersons receiving the highest numbers will be elected as alternates to the N.E.J, according to the numbers needed. E. If the scheduled time for final adjournment is within one hour without the necessary delegates having been elected, a final ballot will be taken and those receiving the highest number of votes will be elected, in order as delegates and alternates according to the numbers needed. F. After the first ballot, any subsequent ballot that contains the name of a person who did not complete and submit the Candidate Information Sheet, by the date specified by the Commission on Sessions, or who did not fulfill “C”, above, will be invalid. G. Any ballot that contains more or fewer names than there are places to be filled on that ballot will be invalid. H. Any ballot that contains the name of a person already elected will be invalid. I. Any ballot that is not marked, in the opinion of the head teller(s), according to the instructions given by the presiding officer or secretary, will be invalid.

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J. A majority of the valid ballots cast will be required to elect. K. In the event that a larger number of persons than there are places to be filled receive a majority, then the person or persons receiving the highest number of votes will be declared elected to the total number of places to be filled. L. A tie vote between two or more persons, when but one place remains to be filled, will be disregarded and another ballot cast. M. Unless otherwise stipulated above, the sessions’ standing rules otherwise shall apply. XI. Delegation. A. The delegation will consist of all elected delegates to General and Jurisdictional Conferences and the elected alternates. B. At a time and place determined by the presiding bishop, the delegation will meet at the site of the Annual Conference. The bishop will offer prayer, will introduce each member of the delegation, and will offer whatever assistance he or she may wish. C. The delegation leader for 2012‐16 will be the first lay person elected. In subsequent quadrennia, the delegation leader will alternate between the first clergy person elected and the first layperson elected. The delegation’s vice‐leader for 2012‐16 will be the first clergy person elected. In subsequent quadrennia, the delegation’s vice‐leader will alternate between the first layperson elected and the first clergy person elected. D. The Annual Conference Council on Finance and Administration will provide for the financial support of at least four delegation meetings during the year prior to the General Conference. Dates will be determined by the delegation and places in concert with that board or agency. E. Agenda of meetings of the delegation shall include worship; fellowship; attending to logistical matters; and expert‐led discussions regarding selected General and Jurisdictional topics. F. The delegation may ask a delegate who misses more than two consecutive, unexcused meetings to withdraw as a member of the delegation. G. The Annual Conference Council on Finance and Administration shall provide for at least one laity alternate (next elected) and one clergy alternate (next elected) to attend the General Conference session and the Jurisdictional conference session. This financial support will be equivalent to what a delegate receives according to General Conference or Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference rules. The on‐site alternates will facilitate the work of the delegation and its members and will be seated as delegates, when appropriate. Attachment A From The Book of Discipline, 2012: “Delegates shall be elected in a fair and open process by the annual conferences.” (Constitution, Section II, ¶ 13, Article I, page 26) “The persons first elected up to the number determined by the ratio for representation in the General Conference shall be representatives in that body. Additional delegates shall be elected to complete the number determined by the ratio for representation in the jurisdictional or central conference, which, together with those first elected as above, shall be delegates in the jurisdictional or central conference. The additional delegates to the jurisdictional or central conference shall in the order of their election be the reserve delegates to the General Conference. The annual conference shall also elect reserve clergy and lay delegates to the jurisdictional or central conference as it may deem desirable. These reserve clergy and lay delegates to the jurisdictional or central conferences may act as reserve delegates to the General conference when it is evident that not enough reserve delegates are in attendance at the General Conference.” (Constitution, Section VI, ¶34, p. 34) “The clergy delegates to the General Conference and to the jurisdictional or central conference shall be elected by and from the ordained ministerial members in full connection with the annual conference or provisional annual conference.” (Constitution, Section VI, ¶35) See Judicial Council decisions 1, 308, 403, 473, 531, 534, and 875.

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“The lay delegates to the General and jurisdictional or central conferences shall be elected by the lay members of the annual conference or provisional annual conference without regard to age, provided such delegates shall have been professing members of The United Methodist Church for at least two years next preceding their election, and shall have been active participants in The United Methodist Church for at least four years next preceding their election, and are members thereof within the annual conference electing them at the time of holding the General and jurisdictional or central conferences.” (Constitution, Section VI, ¶36)

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Attachment B Candidate Information Sheet If you wish to offer yourself as candidate for election to the General and Northeastern Jurisdictional Conferences, please submit the information requested below and submit it electronically, per the instructions on the Annual Conference’s website. Requirements for being elected and serving are found in the current edition of The Book of Discipline. Name _____________________________________________________ Postal address ______________________________________________ Phone number(s) ____________________________________________ E‐mail address ______________________________________________ Year of initial membership in The United Methodist Church ______________ Location of current local U.M.C. membership (laity) ___________________ Current U.M.C. district (laity and clergy) ___________________________ United Methodist churches in which you have participated actively in the past four years (laity)____________________________________________ If elected, will you be able to participate actively in pre‐conference meetings of the Annual Conference delegation throughout the previous year and, following the conferences, to share regarding your service as a delegate? __________ List your past and present responsibilities in The United Methodist Church (local church, district, annual conference, jurisdictional, and/or general church) Share a statement (between 100—250 words and single‐spaced) regarding why you are offering yourself as a candidate.

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In accordance with the Constitution and The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (¶¶46 and 405), the responsibility for electing persons to The United Methodist Council of Bishops and the respective Jurisdictional Colleges of Bishops rests with the Jurisdictional Conferences. The respective Annual Conferences may nominate candidates for election to the episcopacy by their Jurisdictional Conferences. The purpose of this Appendix is to establish a procedure whereby the members of the Upper New York Annual Conference, and the Annual Conference itself, may participate in the process of nominating candidates to the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference. The Book of Discipline (¶405) specifically prohibits the binding of any delegate to vote for any specific candidate seeking election to the episcopacy. During the year preceding the convening of the Jurisdictional Conference, the most recently elected Delegates to the Jurisdictional Conference shall serve as a “nominating committee” for the nomination of candidates to the Annual Conference for nomination by the Annual Conference to the Jurisdictional Conference. The Jurisdictional Delegation shall solicit the membership of the Annual Conference (including the members of the Delegation itself) for recommendations and self‐recommendations of persons eligible for election to and service on the episcopacy (¶¶402, 408). The Delegation, guided by The Book of Discipline (¶403) and using procedures of its own design, shall discern the gifts and graces of each and every person so recommended, and shall recommend to the Session of the Annual Conference immediately preceding the convening of the Jurisdictional Conference the nomination of persons discerned by the Delegation to have the gifts and graces for episcopal service. The Annual Conference may nominate none, any, and all of these persons recommended by the Delegation. The Annual Conference can also consider persons nominated directly from the floor. Candidacy is not limited to clergy members of The Upper New York Annual Conference; any person meeting disciplinary requirements (¶¶402 and 408.1) may be recommended. As a part of the solicitation for recommendations from the membership of the Annual Conference, the Delegation will specify the nature of the materials to be included in the recommendation. These shall include contact information, academic preparation, pastoral appointments, a listing of past and present church responsibilities (both denominational and ecumenical), and reasons for the recommendation. There shall also be included a brief statement (less than 200 words) as to why the person being recommended feels that he/she will, in his/her own words, bring the kind of episcopal leadership that the Church needs at this point in time. The Delegation shall distribute candidate recommendations for persons nominated by the Delegation through registration packets at Annual Conference. Persons nominated on the floor may distribute comparable materials when their names are submitted.

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Appendix V Procedure for the Nomination of Candidates to be Elected to Certain General and Jurisdictional Agencies of The United Methodist Church by the Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference (¶705) One of the functions of the quadrennial Jurisdictional Conference is the election of persons to serve on specific agencies of the General Church for the coming quadrennium. Nominations for these positions are made by the Jurisdictional Nominating Committee to the Jurisdictional Conference based upon a “pool” of nominees (including both clergy and laity)approved by each of the respective annual conferences within the Jurisdictional Conference. It is the responsibility of the Bishop and the Jurisdictional Delegation to present the pool of candidates for endorsement by the annual conference session immediately preceding the meeting of the Jurisdictional Conference. The following procedure is to be used in guiding this process. 1.

All members of the General Conference Delegation are to be included in the pool

At least fifteen and not more than forty‐five additional persons are to be included in the pool a. Persons presently serving on a general agency, and wishing to continue serving on the same or a different agency may be included in the pool. The electability of these persons by Jurisdictional Conference will be subject to a variety of term limits. b. Members of the Jurisdictional Delegation (including Reserves) not elected to the General Conference may be included as additional members of the pool. c. The total pool should include between one and five persons in of each of the following categories: clergy (including at least one clergy‐woman), laywomen, laymen, youth (ages 12‐16) young adults (ages 17‐28) older adults (over 65), and persons with disabilities. Each name presented to the Jurisdictional Nominating Committee should include an indication of all appropriate categories. d. If possible the total pool should include at least two persons from each of the following recognized ethnic groups: Asian American, African American, Hispanic American, Native American, and Pacific Islander.

Effective in 2016, forms for nomination and/or self‐nomination to the pool will be distributed electronically with Conference pre‐registration forms and available in hard‐copy at pre‐conference briefings and district conferences. They must be turned in at the registration table at annual conference. A completed nomination form will include name and other contact information; category (item 2c above), ethnicity if appropriate (item 2d above); three preferences as to the agencies on which the applicant would like to serve, together with reasons for volunteering for such service; a listing of past services to their district, the annual conference, the jurisdictional conference, the general church, and/or ecumenical agencies; and a list of church memberships or pastoral appointments.

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2015-16 Clergy Support Policies of the Upper New York Annual Conference This policy document is composed of policies approved by multiple agencies of the Upper New York Conference. The agency responsible for each section or sub-section is noted in parentheses. I. Minimum Base Compensation

(Comm. On Equitable Compensation)

A standardized minimum base compensation is established for The Upper New York Annual Conference that requires the following: A. A minimum base salary, set according to credential level, for all full time clergy persons as follows: Base Full connection (elder & deacon): $39,200 Provisional: $37,800 Associate: $37,100 FT LP completed Course of Study or MDiv $36,400 FT Local Pastor: $35,000 (Less than full time appointments shall receive a base salary pro-rated according to the appointment.) B.

Plus an additional amount for years of service using the following schedule(s) based on the goal of attaining 1% of minimum salary per year of full time equivalent service up to 25 years: Full Provisional Associate FTLP w/MDiv FTLP per year of FTE service up to $276 $270 $268 $266 $260 19 years

Plus an additional $500 for each additional church on the pastoral charge (over one), not adjusted for part time appointments.

D. No pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salary can be decreased as a result of this policy, as long as they retain their current appointment. E.

All churches are strongly encouraged to offer a gross salary increase of no less than the percentage increase in Conference Average Compensation (.8% for 2016) in order to account for increases in the costs of living. Churches are encouraged to consider further raises based on exceptional service.

II. Clergy Housing Policy

(Comm. On Equitable Compensation)

In the United Methodist Church, housing is provided to clergy. While the parsonage remains the normative provision of housing, some parishes prefer to offer, and some clergy prefer to receive, a housing allowance instead. The complexities of contemporary economics, local church resources and pastoral households make it less likely that a â&#x20AC;&#x153;one size fits allâ&#x20AC;? housing provision best meets the needs of every situation. Local churches and clergy both need to carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages, especially if considering a change from one to the other. A. Values and Considerations The Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church believes that congregations and clergy benefit when clergy and their families live in buildings which are safe, clean, comfortable, and as commodious as the average home in their community. It is required that clergy housing will meet all applicable local and state residential codes. As faithful stewards of the earth and other limited resources, congregations and clergy are encouraged to make clergy housing as energy efficient as possible. In order to be as welcoming as possible, consideration should be given to making clergy housing accessible to residents or guests with mobility challenges.

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Local churches may prefer to provide a housing allowance for a variety of reasons: less property to maintain and repair, more predictable budget implications, and no “landlord” issues with their pastor. Likewise, clergy households may prefer a housing allowance for other reasons, such as: accumulation of equity, allowance for differing clergy household needs, ability to locate in a desired location, freedom to renovate and refurbish as desired, and no “tenant” relationship with parishioners. However, it is also to be acknowledged that tension may exist between the appointive/itinerant system of clergy deployment and the housing allowance system. Pastoral appointments are made on an annual basis at the will of the bishop. The financial advantage to long-term clergy home ownership may be at odds with a short-term need or desire for a pastoral transition. It must be understood by all that the provision of a housing allowance or parsonage shall not be a primary consideration by the bishop and cabinet for future appointments for the pastor. Further, a local church that has a parsonage available to the pastor is under no obligation to provide a housing allowance if that pastor prefers to live in a different location. B.

Parsonages 1.

Relationships and Responsibility

The parsonage is to be mutually respected by the pastor’s family as the property of the church and by the church as a place of privacy for the pastor’s family. (Book of Discipline of the UMC, ¶ 258.2.g.16) The chairperson of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, the chairperson of the Board of Trustees or the chairperson of the Parsonage Committee, if one exists, and the pastor shall make an annual inspection and review of the church-owned parsonage to assure proper maintenance. (Book of Discipline of the UMC, ¶ 258.2.g.16, and ¶ 2532.4) The church shall provide a parsonage which addresses the values noted above and the standards listed below. Standard maintenance and repairs, and renovation of the parsonage are the responsibility of the church. The Trustees or Parsonage Committee shall arrange, supervise, and arrange payment for such tasks. Necessary work shall be scheduled in consultation with the pastor. The church and the pastor shall work together to develop a process to assure timely, good quality repairs and maintenance. • • • • • •

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Parsonages with a wood burning heat source must have a professional chimney inspection (and cleaning if necessary) at least every 2 years. The pastor shall furnish the house to suit his or her needs. The pastor is responsible for notifying the church about necessary repairs as the need arises. The pastor is responsible for the repair of damages exceeding normal wear and tear. The church, in consultation with the pastor, is responsible for lawn care and snow removal. The church shall pay for insurance, heat, electricity, garbage and trash removal, water and sewer, basic telephone service (landline or cell), and installation fees for cable or satellite television service if broadcast reception is inadequate. Churches that expect pastors to have access to the internet away from the church should pay for internet access at the parsonage. The pastor shall pay for personal toll calls and communication services beyond those provided by the church.

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congregation has a parsonage, the parsonage of residence shall be determined by the District Superintendent in consultation with the appointed pastor and the congregations. If a parsonage is occupied by a clergy couple serving different appointments, all congregations served shall share equitably and reasonably the costs and responsibilities of providing a parsonage. The parsonage of residence and shared cost responsibilities shall be determined by the District Superintendent in consultation with the appointed pastors and affected congregations. Adherence to this policy by both clergy and congregation is essential to the appointment covenant. Failure to adhere to this policy by either clergy or congregation may jeopardize current and future appointments. 2.

Parsonage Standards

Parsonages shall have at least 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry facilities, appropriate storage capacity, and provision for 2 parking spaces. All shall be in good repair and meet all applicable local and state health and safety codes. The parsonage shall be at least the size of the average home in its community. The church is responsible for providing a furnished office or study for the pastor. While it is preferable to locate this office in the church or another church building, if necessary it may be a separate, additional room in the parsonage. If the Pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary office is located in the parsonage, it must have its own, separate, outside entrance and unencumbered windows, in accordance with Safe Sanctuary policies. 3.

Rooms and Spaces a.

Bedrooms should be large enough to contain a bed, adequate storage for clothing (dresser and closet, or dresser and wardrobe), and a desk and chair or a reading area. It is preferable to have at least one fully accessible bedroom on the ground floor of the house

Bathroom facilities shall include: a toilet and sink on each floor, a tub, a shower, a medicine cabinet, and storage space for linens and supplies in or near the main bathroom. It is preferable to have at least 2 complete bathrooms including a fully accessible, complete bathroom on the ground floor.

The kitchen shall contain at least: a standard size stove and oven, a refrigerator with freezer, a dishwasher, built-in cabinets or pantry, a full-size sink, adequate counter space, and wall and floor finishes which can be kept clean.

Living and dining rooms should be large enough to accommodate 4-6 residents plus guests. A combined living and dining room is acceptable if large enough to fully accommodate both functions.

Laundry facilities shall be accessible from the interior of the house and include: an automatic washer and dryer, and storage for supplies. It is preferable to be able to conceal the laundry area and even better to have a separate laundry room with a sink and space to sort and fold. It is preferable to have these facilities fully accessible and on the ground floor.

Parking shall be off-street, preferably in a garage located on the parsonage property.

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Systems a.

Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling - The parsonage shall be equipped with central heating capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees in all rooms. Windows shall be in good repair and operable to provide adequate ventilation. Full bathrooms should have adequate ventilation to prevent excessive moisture build-up. Adequate passive or mechanical air cooling should be provided.

Electrical System - Wiring, outlets, and fixtures should be safe and adequate to meet the lighting and technology needs of a modern household.

Water - Hot and cold, potable, running water shall be available in the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry area in amounts suitable to the needs of a family. In areas with hard water, water softeners shall be installed and maintained. Leaks of any kind are not acceptable.

Safety, Security, and Environment - Parsonages shall be equipped with properly maintained CO detectors and smoke alarms, and have fire extinguishers in kitchen, furnace room, near fireplaces, pellet stoves or wood stoves, and near bedrooms. Radon testing shall be done periodically and remedial measures taken if necessary. Visible mold and moldy odors shall not be present. Where necessary for the safety of children and/or vulnerable adults, yards and outside spaces shall be adequately enclosed. Entrance lights shall have switches by the door, be motion activated, and/or be operable remotely. All parsonages shall be equipped with secure locks/deadbolts. If there are further safety concerns, the pastor and the church may wish to explore installing an alarm system.

Communications - The parsonage shall have a reliable telephone system, adequate TV connection and internet access.

Interior finishes - Floors, walls, and fixtures shall be in good condition with coverings which are suitable for the function of the room and in good repair.

Exterior - The roof, exterior walls, exterior doors, windows, and foundation of the parsonage shall be carefully maintained to keep out the elements pests, and to conserve energy. The house shall be adequately insulated. It is preferable to have energy efficient doors and windows that suit the architecture of the house as much as possible. i.

Porches and decks shall be maintained to insure their safety. Exterior faces and spaces of the building(s) and yard shall be designed and maintained to be functional for the family, and to be a pleasant addition to the community.

Waivers and Exceptions

If the minimum standards described above cannot be met because of the age or historic character of the house, the charge must propose alternatives which afford an equivalent quality of life to that set by these standards. Any such changes must be approved by the District Superintendent. It is understood that such changes will not compromise the safety provisions of these standards, the overall functionality of the parsonage, or the mandate that it be kept in good repair. It should be noted that the accessibility preferences described above are mandated when purchasing or building a new parsonage. (Book of Discipline of the UMC, Âś 2543.3b)

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Transition Protocols

Prior to a pastor’s move, but no more often than every 5 years, a certified building inspector shall inspect the parsonage so that the congregation can plan necessary maintenance and repairs. If a pastor is moving and the parsonage has had a professional inspection within the past 5 years, this pre-move inspection may be performed by the outgoing pastor, the chairperson of the SPRC, and the chairperson of the Board of Trustees and/or the chairperson of the Parsonage Committee or their designates. The outgoing pastor shall leave the parsonage clean and in good order. As soon as possible after a change in appointment is announced, the Trustees or Parsonage Committee shall inspect the parsonage for maintenance needs and damage caused by the outgoing residents, including damage caused by pets. If excessive damage is discovered it will be the responsibility of the outgoing pastor to repair, pay for repairs of, or replace the damaged item(s). When the pastor or family has allowed smoking within the parsonage, the cost of professional cleaning, and purchase of an air purifier if necessary, to remove smoke odor will be the responsibility of the outgoing pastor. The charge shall refurbish, repair and thoroughly clean the parsonage prior to a new pastor moving in. Damaged walls, ceilings, floors, windows, fixtures and appliances shall be repaired or replaced. Painted surfaces shall be cleaned or repainted. Carpets shall be thoroughly steam cleaned or replaced; replacement is required if the carpet is torn, excessively worn, or permanently stained. Windows shall be cleaned inside and out. In the event that such work requires that the incoming pastor must make temporary living arrangements, related expenses will be paid by the receiving church. It is recommended that a photographic record of house and yard, including each room’s condition and contents, be created and filed for reference and planning purposes. 7.

Treatment of Parsonage Value in Compensation Packages

The General Board of Pension & Health Benefits provides the following guidance: When a parsonage is provided, it will be valued at 25% of salary for benefit computation purposes. In a multi-church appointment, this factor is added to salary for all churches served by the pastor, regardless of which church owns the parsonage in which the clergy person lives.

If a clergy couple is serving separate churches and each church/charge has a parsonage available, each clergyperson’s entire compensation will include a parsonage value equal of 25% of salary regardless of where the clergy couple lives. [Note: only the fair rental value of the occupied parsonage is reported by the clergy couple as part of self-employment income]

However, if a clergy couple is serving separate churches, and is living in a parsonage provided by one of the churches with no parsonage offered or available from the other church, only the clergyperson serving the church which provides the parsonage will have the parsonage value added to salary.

Housing Allowance

All full-time clergy appointed to a full-time charge or a Conference-responsible extension ministry shall be provided either a parsonage or a housing allowance. In the event that an appointment has already moved to providing a housing allowance for their pastor and a parsonage is no longer available the charge will negotiate an appropriate housing allowance with the incoming pastor. A housing allowance enjoyed by a pastor appointed to charge “A” will not necessarily translate into a housing allowance for that same pastor when s/he is appointed to charge “B.”

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Housing allowances shall exist in accordance with the following policy or successive policies as determined by future sessions of the Annual Conference: 1.

The housing allowance policy will be in effect from the time the charge moves from providing a physical parsonage to a housing allowance for the current pastor or an incoming pastor. Once the charge makes the transition to providing a housing allowance, that charge shall not be required to return to providing a physical parsonage. In the event that the charge wishes to do so, see item #4 below.

Charges that elect to provide a housing allowance shall do so at a charge/church conference chaired by the District Superintendent after and only after following the steps outlined in item #3 below.

A housing allowance agreement shall be drawn up by the local charge (the Staff/Parish Relations Committee and the Board of Trustees, in consultation with the District Superintendent, should be involved in this process as a joint effort). The agreement shall include the following: a.

For the purchase of a home (house, condo, etc.) by the pastor: i.

Costs associated with a typical annual mortgage, based upon a 20% down payment and 30 year mortgage, for a home that meets the size requirements of the Conference Parsonage Standards, to cover at minimum: monthly principle and interest costs and mortgage insurance.

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Costs associated with utility expenses (heat, light, phone, basic cable, internet service if not provided in a separate church office), property taxes for a home that meets the size requirements of the Conference Parsonage Standards. This information will be provided by a reputable realtor or rental agent so a dollar range for housing may be set for the incoming pastor as s/he considers the appointment and seeks housing.

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The housing allowance will be at minimum the sum of items i and ii above.

EXAMPLE: i. Purchase price of home = $140,000; 20% down - $28,000; 30 year mortgage of $112,000 @ 4.75% is $585 x 12 = $7,020 annually property and school taxes of $4,000 homeowners insurance of $600 ii. Average monthly utility expenses of gas, electric, and bundled phone/internet/tv = $345 x 12 = $4,140 Minimum housing allowance in this example is $15,760 iv.

Charges providing a housing allowance may assist the pastor in obtaining a loan or provide a grant for down payment if needed. Any such agreement for down payment shall become a part of the housing allowance agreement.

The housing allowance agreement shall be signed by the pastor, the chair of Trustees, and the chair of S/PPRC.

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For the rental of a home (house, apartment, condo, etc.) by the pastor: The housing allowance shall be determined in accordance with item a. sub items i. through v. above. It should be noted that housing (either as an allowance or in physical form) shall be provided in accordance with parsonage standards. In the event that the appointed clergyperson chooses to expend less in a rental circumstance s/he shall be afforded the opportunity to save and invest the difference for the eventuality of providing housing for herself or himself in retirement. This provision provides for the near equivalent opportunity for the pastor to accumulate something akin to equity over the life of the housing allowance. By the same token, should the clergyperson choose to rent a home more costly than a home that meets the parsonage standards, the charge shall not be responsible for the additional costs associated with that choice.

A charge may use the annual income and capital gain from the sale of a parsonage over the rate of inflation to help support the housing allowance.

All current IRS regulations shall be met for both recording and reporting purposes.

A charge shall not be required to establish a parsonage after changing to a housing allowance. However, if a charge chooses to return to providing a parsonage, it shall do so only after: a.

A full and frank discussion with the clergyperson, the S/PPRC, and the local Board of Trustees.

An agreement dissolving the housing allowance agreement has been signed by the pastor, the chair of S/PPRC and the chair of the Board of Trustees.

A proposal for the purchase of a new parsonage has been completed in full accordance with the United Methodist Book of Discipline.

The proposed parsonage is in full compliance with current Conference Parsonage Standards.

D. Housing Exclusion Pastors may utilize the favorable tax advantages of a housing exclusion, which does not increase the compensation package but does lower the pastor’s federal income tax liability. 1.

A Housing Allowance is money paid to the pastor for the purpose of housing in addition to base salary. A Housing Exclusion is the amount of a pastor’s base salary that he/she declares to be excluded from taxable income as housing related expenses. Housing is exempt from Federal Income taxes but is NOT exempt from self-employment tax.

A pastor living in a parsonage may have a Housing Exclusion; a pastor living in his/her own home may take advantage of a Housing Exclusion in addition to the Housing Allowance. This can be accomplished by passing a resolution designating an amount greater than the housing allowance listed on the compensation package. a.

Section 107 of the IRC provides that: “In the case of a minister of the gospel, gross income does not include: 1) the rental value of a home furnished as part of compensation; or 2) the rental allowance paid as part of compensation, to the extent used to rent or provide a home and to the extent such allowance does not exceed the fair rental value of the home, including furnishings and appurtenances such as a garage, plus the cost of utilities.”

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A “minister of the gospel” is defined as any duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed minister of the church, who is performing substantially all of the religious duties of his/her church or denomination. The “fair rental value” is the annual amount for which a similar furnished home in a similar neighborhood could be rented, including utilities. This can be determined by formal or informal appraisal by a realtor, or by comparing actual rents advertised for similar homes in the community.

Below are some further guidelines regarding a Housing Exclusion: a.

The housing exclusion must be put in place by official church action before payment is made to the pastor.

The housing exclusion recognized for tax purposes is limited to the lesser of : i. The amount declared by the church. ii. The actual amount spent to provide housing. iii. The fair rental value as described above.

The housing exclusion may be paid in the same check as the pastor’s salary as long as it is identified on the stub accordingly. It may also be paid separately.

Housing exclusion is not reported as part of gross income on the W-2.

It is the pastor’s responsibility to account for the actual amount spent on housing expenses to the IRS (not the church) if requested.

If the total expenses are less than the allowance paid, the pastor must declare the excess as an addition to gross income.

If the total expenses are more than the pre-defined exclusion, they do not qualify for the exclusion.

The housing exclusion may be used by the pastor to pay for most non-personal type expenses incurred in providing or running a home (see list below).

The following items are examples of expenses paid by the pastor that may qualify as Housing Exclusion items, as applicable, and keeping in mind the limits above: a. Housing Expenses such as: down payment on a home, mortgage payments, home equity loan payments (if they are for home related expenses), real estate taxes, property/renters insurance, utilities b.

Repairs and Maintenance: Structural repairs, remodeling, yard maintenance and improvements, lawn equipment and repairs, pest control, trash pickup, snow removal, tools, cleaning supplies

Furniture and Decorating Accessories: Appliances, TV/VCR, stereo, furniture, drapes, pictures, rugs, linens, lamps, etc.

Sample Housing Allowance and/or Exclusion Resolution

WHEREAS Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 has provided that a minister of the Gospel may exclude from gross income the rental value of a home provided and any allowance to provide a home; and

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WHEREAS, the Rev. __________________________ is a duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed minister of the church, who is performing substantially all of the religious duties of the church; and WHEREAS, the _________________________________ Church has established a gross salary for the Rev. _________________________ in the amount of $_________ for the period from _____________ to _________________; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that: The use of the parsonage located at _____________________________, plus all utilities, and $_________ of the above noted gross salary be provided to Rev. __________________ to the extent it is used to provide a home, and be considered to be a Clergy Housing Exclusion and that said amount be excluded from reportable compensation under Section 107 of the IRC of 1986. OR $_________ of the above noted gross salary be provided to Rev. __________________ to the extent it is used to provide a home, and be considered to be a Clergy Housing Exclusion and that said amount excluded from reportable compensation under Section 107 of the IRC of 1986. III. Accountable Reimbursement Plans

(Comm. On Equitable Compensation)

A. Policies and Budgeted Amounts 1. 2. 3. 4. B.

All pastors appointed within the Upper New York Annual Conference are entitled to an Accountable Reimbursement Plan (ARP) for professional expenses incurred while performing pastoral duties. A minimum annual Accountable Reimbursement Plan (ARP) budget for a full time pastor shall be $3,500 for a single church appointment and $4,500 for a multi-church appointment. Pastoral appointments of ¾ time, ½ time or ¼ time shall budget and pay an ARP proportionally to this standard for full-time appointments. Congregations are encouraged to budget ARP above the required minimum in consideration of location-specific mileage needs and other factors.

Accountable Reimbursement Plan Procedures

An Accountable Reimbursement Plan (ARP) arrangement is established to reimburse business expenses and should satisfy three conditions: 1. 2. 3.

The expense must have a connection to services performed for the church or other connected entity. There must be an adequate accounting of the expense within a reasonable period of time; i.e. date, place, amount/mileage, business purpose provided at least quarterly. Any excess reimbursements or advances to the pastor must be returned to the church within a reasonable period of time; i.e. 120 days, and within 30 days for end of the year expenses.

Reimbursements are not considered to be income for the pastor, but professional costs as an expense of the church. Therefore, ARP reimbursement is not included in income reporting to the IRS. The amount budgeted is reported to the Conference as a component of the compensation package, but is not considered part of salary. A pastor’s salary may not be reduced to fund the Accountable Reimbursement Plan. To implement an ARP, there needs to be a written policy or resolution established annually in advance of payment and approved at Church/Charge Conference. Payment of funds may be done • as a reimbursement of qualified expense, • as payment direct to vendor, or • as an advance with subsequent documentation of expenses; or any combination of these methods.

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Pastors shall submit a voucher for reimbursement of professional expenses, providing receipts for expenditures and an accounting of mileage where applicable. The specific nature or names related to pastoral visitations shall not be disclosed. The church, in consultation with the pastor, may wish to designate certain items which it elects to have covered by this policy, such as travel, continuing education, books, subscriptions, work supplies, vestments, etc. There may be a cap or dollar amount on the total reimbursable business expenses that will be paid, for example: "The reimbursement amount shall be no more than __________ ." The church may also want to require pre-approvals by the treasurer or SPR/PPR chair of business expenses in excess of $ 500 (or any other amount deemed appropriate). The church may want to set a dollar amount for which receipts must be submitted such as purchases over $25.00. These additional requirements should be included in the policy. C.

Qualifed Expenses Pursuant to information provided by the General Council on Finance and Administration, an example of items that are reimbursable under an Accountable Reimbursement Plan includes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Trips to visit parishioners at hospitals, nursing homes, or the parishionerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home Business-related meals and mileage Expenses related to meetings of a connectional nature (i.e. District events, conference-level meetings, etc. Expenses for Annual Conference sessions should be budgeted as a separate line item in the church budget for both clergy and lay members, not as part of the ARP.) Supplies for the church office A computer required for church work Vestments worn for worship Church-related books and periodicals Office furnishings and equipment Continuing education and seminars

D. Sample Accountable Reimbursement Policy This is a sample of an accountable reimbursement policy. The specifics of each policy should be reviewed by each church and minister considering their specific concerns. If legal or tax advice is required, the services of a competent professional advisor should be sought. The following resolution is hereby adopted by the church council of XXXXXXXXX Church. It will be effective for the calendar year____ and all future years unless specifically revoked or superseded. The church pastor (or other employee(s)) will be reimbursed for ordinary and necessary business expenses incurred in the performance of his or her responsibilities when he/she substantiates the amount, business purpose, date, and place of the expense. Confidentiality shall be maintained in the substantiation of pastoral visits and/or counseling. This substantiation must be provided to the chair of the pastor parish relations committee (or church treasurer) within ninety (90) days of incurring the expense. The individual must return to the church any amounts received in excess of the substantiated expenses within one hundred twenty (120) days of receipt. The church will not report any properly substantiated reimbursement payments as income on any Form W-2. __________________________ Chair, Church Council

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IV. Benefits

(Conf. Bd. Of Pension & Health Benefits)

A. Pension 1. Clergy All licensed, commissioned or ordained pastors under appointment to a United Methodist Church 50% or more are eligible to participate in the Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP). The eligible clergyperson will be enrolled unless a Waiver of Participation, notarized and filed on the prescribed form, is received in the Benefits Office. The charge shall pay the monthly CRSP Invoice. Clergy on Incapacity Leave and Sabbatical Leave continue to accrue credit toward the Defined Benefit component of CRSP, paid by the Annual Conference. Clergy on other forms of leave, appointed to attend school, or appointed to an extension ministry outside the responsibility of the Annual Conference do not accrue “years of service” toward this benefit. 2.

Lay Employees The Book of Discipline, ¶ 258.2g(12) states that the PPRC shall recommend 100% vested pension benefits of at least 3% of compensation for lay employees who work at least 1040 hours per year. The United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP) is available to local churches for this purpose, or they may utilize other options.

Death and Disability

The Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) provides death, long-term disability and other survivor benefits to eligible clergy. All full time clergy and elders or provisional members serving 75% appointed to a United Methodist Church are enrolled. Elders, Provisional Members, and Associate Members who serve less than 75% are eligible under the optional category. A clergyperson’s District Superintendent must be notified when applying for long term disability benefits and/or seeking Medical Leave status. Until and unless Medical Leave status is granted, the church to which the clergyperson is appointed remains responsible for salary and benefit costs for the pastor. 1. Short Term Disability The Conference carries short term disability and workers compensation coverage on all clergy appointed to local churches as well as lay employees of the church through the multi-peril insurance program. Premiums for this benefit are included in the church insurance invoice. While on short term disability, the church remains responsible for all salary and benefit costs associated with the pastor. C.

Health Insurance 1.

Active Clergy All full time clergy appointed to a local church or as Conference staff are entitled to health insurance and eligible to enroll in the Conference-sponsored health insurance plan. Regardless of enrollment, all charges that have a full time pastor will be billed the blended rate premium. This premium may be split between churches served by the full time pastor.

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Clergy enrolled and receiving a benefit will pay a Pastor’s Personal Contribution. The amount is set annually by the Conference Board of Pension & Health Benefits. Churches with clergy serving less than full time should include in their salary support packages a “health insurance allowance” in an amount that relates to the blended rate to enable the clergyperson to obtain health insurance or fund a Health Savings Account. 2.

Lay Employees Full time lay employees are also eligible to enroll in the health insurance program. The premium billed is based on coverage level; i.e. single, two person or family. The benefits are the same as for a clergyperson.

Retired Clergy and Surviving Spouses The Upper New York Conference continues to support part of the cost of providing health insurance to retired clergy through the use of reserve funds and participant contributions. The remaining financial support for the cost of retiree health care is billed to all of the local churches in the conference on a proportional basis.

Policies developed by the Conference Board of Pension & Health Benefits

This summary statement is provided to assist the clergy and employees of the Upper New York Annual Conference understand the eligibility guidelines and funding policies of the Health Care Program. The Health Care Program and its Policies are the responsibility of the Annual Conference and the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits, and are subject to change. Eligibility guidelines are presented in summary; if there are any conflicts between the information in this summary and the terms of the Plan Document, the terms of the Plan Document shall control. Benefit information may be found at www.unyumc.org. Further information may also be obtained from the Benefits Office. a. ELIGIBILITY i. Full time Active Clergy at Local Churches or appointed to staff positions ii. Conference lay employees 30 hr / week iii. Clergy on leave, enrolled prior to leave iv. Retirees enrolled 5 years prior to retirement; or as of 1/1/2011 if retiring prior to 1/1/2016 v. All enrolled persons must be in Medicare A & B, if eligible, and are responsible for that premium vi. Spouses and surviving spouses of enrolled retired participants vii. New spouse of surviving spouse is NOT eligible viii. Dependents and surviving dependents of participants; children subject to age and status rules (up to age 26 regardless of student status) ix. Break in coverage may affect eligibility b. FUNDING x. Local churches are billed based on eligibility of clergy person, regardless of enrollment.

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xi. Blended premiums to local churches with eligible pastors; blended rate being the average of all eligible clergy. xii. Local church lay employees are billed 100% of actual premium; church contribution negotiated by employee. xiii. A portion of retiree medical costs are billed to all churches based on a proportional basis as a direct bill item; i.e. Retiree Premium. xiv. Conference Staff and DS costs paid through shared ministry budget; personal premium on same basis as active clergy. xv. All active participants - lay and clergy - pay a portion of their health insurance at a rate determined annually by CBOP. Can be on pre-tax basis. xvi. Short term disability; salary paying unit continues to pay health insurance xvii. Long term disability; Conference pays full premium for pastor and family for year 1, then on a declining schedule for family members year 2-5. Board can consider special circumstances. xviii. Persons on leave other than incapacity must pay 100% xix. Retirees: Conference obligation based on years of service: 3.33% of “fully funded HRA amount” per full time equivalent year of service up to $2,500 annually and 5 year vesting. $2,500 is the fully funded HRA amount. xx. Retirees under age 65: Conference will pay 3% of actual premium per year of service up to 30 years, however an additional amount of 5% of premium for each year under age 65, up to 15%, is added to the participant’s obligation. xxi. Retiree Health Insurance years of service include all full time UMC church appointments or conference staff; adjusted for part time. xxii. Conference lay employee retirees pay on the same basis as Clergy retirees xxiii. Surviving Spouses pay at same % as spouse xxiv. New spouses of retired participants pay 100% xxv. Premiums for legally dependent adult children determined by CBOP xxvi. Churches with clergy serving part time should include in their salary support packages a "health Insurance allowance" in an amount that relates to the blended rate to enable the clergy person to obtain health insurance or fund a Health Savings Account.

V. Time Off Policy

(Comm. On Equitable Compensation)

A. All church staff are entitled to two days off per week for personal time, family time and spiritual renewal, one of which would be a Sabbath day. B.

Full time Clergy are entitled to 4 weeks of vacation each year with 5 weeks for those with more than 20 years of full time equivalent service. The number of Sundays off will correspond at least one-to-one with the number of weeks of vacation.

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Full time clergy shall have at least 2 weeks per year of Continuing Education/Spiritual Growth Leave (as per ¶351.1 & 351.2). Furthermore, once every quadrennial period (every four years) there should be one year where an additional month of Continuing Education/Spiritual Growth is undertaken.

D. Full time pastors are encouraged to give a week annually to a Conference camping ministry. E.

There will be no prescribed sick leave for clergy. Short and long term disability will be in place as needed.

Vacation and paid time off for part time clergy is to be individually negotiated in consultation with the SPRC, pastor and District Superintendent, at the initial appointment and subsequently as needed.

G. Associate, provisional, or members in full connection may request family leave through the Board of Ordained Ministry per ¶354. H. Maternity or Paternity leave, not to exceed one fourth of a year, will be available and shall be granted to any local pastor, provisional member, associate member, or clergy member in full connection who so requests it per ¶356. VI. Other Considerations

(Conf. Bd. Of Pension & Health Benefits)

Pastors are strongly encouraged to participate in the Social Security system. The General and Conference Boards of Pension & Health Benefits have structured retirement, disability, and health benefit programs around the Social Security system. No grants will be provided by the conference to persons who have opted out of Social Security for the purpose of supplementing income or health benefits. VII. Pulpit Supply

(Comm. On Equitable Compensation)

The honorarium for pastor supply shall be $90 for one service and $75 for each additional service, plus mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate. VIII. Clergy Moving Policy

(UNY Cabinet)

INTRODUCTION The Conference Moving Coordinator and District Moving Coordinators will be responsible for scheduling moves and securing professional movers to relocate pastors when an appointment change is made for full-time appointments, less than full time appointments where the pastor will live in a parsonage, or pastors retiring from a local church. These Moving Coordinators will function under the guidance of the Commission on Equitable Compensation. "Self-Moves" are not encouraged. However, in special circumstances, after consultation with the Pastor, S/PPRC, and District Superintendent(s), the pastor may elect to move via truck rental. In the case of a selfmove, a waiver of liability (on a prescribed form provided by the Conference Moving Coordinator) must be obtained from the pastor, and all persons assisting with the move. Self-Move arrangements must be coordinated through the appropriate Moving Coordinator. FINANCING THE MOVE With the exception of retirement moves, covered later in this document, funding for this program will be accomplished through a cost-sharing arrangement between the Conference and the local church/charge receiving a new appointment. This arrangement will cap the total moving expenses incurred by a receiving local church/charge at $2250. It will also allow this expense to be spread out over the course of five years through a

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conference-managed accrual system. Further, because the total number of contributing local churches/charges in a given year is greater than the number of local churches/charges receiving a new appointment, the program is intended to be self-sustaining (see Table #1). Table 1 A. B. C. D. E. F.

Ave. cost of Move # of Moves/year Total Cost to UNY/year Total # UNY Churches Contributing/year Total UNY Church Contributions/year (i.e. >500 churches x $450/year)

1.) 2.) 3.) 4.)

$4500 ~50 $225,000 500+

G. $225,000

Program specifics: H. Every year for five (5) consecutive years each local church/charge will remit $450 to the Conference Treasure to be held in escrow in a moving account to cover the local church/chargeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s portion of the moving expense. This process will restart after a new appointment. I. Once a local church/charge has accrued a total of $2250 in this account, its moving account will be considered paid in full. When a new appointment is made, the incoming pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moving expenses will be covered by the funds in the receiving local church/charge moving account along with any needed additional funds supplied by the Conference. J. In the event a local church/charge experiences a change of appointment prior to having accrued $2250 in its conference-held moving account, the move will still be funded under this program. In this case the amount accrued in the receiving local church/charge moving account will be expended and the receiving local church/charge will then be expected to remit $450/year beginning in the calendar year following the move, until the $2250 moving account total has been reached. For a professional move within the Conference boundaries, the Mover engaged by the Conference will submit an invoice directly to the Conference Treasurer. The Conference Treasurer will pay the Mover's total fee. If any additional or special charges are involved, the Conference Treasurer will request payment from the pastor to the Conference. For a self-move, the pastor must pay the bill up-front and then submit receipts to the Moving Coordinator for approval and reimbursement. NOTE: Federal law requires that all moving expenses for moves of less than 50 miles paid by the Conference for or to a pastor are considered compensation. The amount paid will be reported to the pastor and the Internal Revenue Service at the end of the tax year in which the payment is made. PASTORAL MOVES A. Clergy Moves: The Conference will pay the full cost of a pastor's move up to 16,000 pounds. The pastor(s) will be responsible for the cost of moving weight that exceeds those limits. The Conference will provide $250 for boxes and packing materials which may be provided by the mover or purchased by the pastor. The pastor is responsible for packing, except for those items the carrier is required to pack under insurance regulations (i.e. mirrors, mattresses, marble tops, etc.). B. Clergy Couples: The Conference will pay the full cost up to 20,000 pounds, and provide $350 for boxes and packing materials. C. Seminarians and Local Pastors entering their first appointment: The provisions in #1 apply, even if the seminarian is moving from outside the conference. D. Pastors moving from outside the geographical boundaries of the Conference: The Conference will pay for up to $4,500 or 16,000 pounds, whichever is less. The pastor will be responsible for charges in excess of these amounts.

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E. Pastors returning from Sabbatical Leave, Leave of Absence, Retirement, Extension Ministries, Medical Leave, or Honorable Location: The Cabinet will be empowered to negotiate the amount of reimbursement for the cost of the move. F. Surviving Spouses: The Conference will pay up to $4,500 for billed expenses for moving surviving spouses and/or immediate families when requiring them to vacate a parsonage. Each situation must involve consultation with the affected spouse and immediate family, the Cabinet, and the appropriate Moving Coordinator. G. Displaced Spouses: The Conference will pay up to $3,000 for billed expenses for moving spouses and immediate families displaced due to divorce or other legal action when requiring them to vacate a parsonage. Each situation must involve consultation with the affected spouse and immediate family, the Cabinet, and the appropriate Moving Coordinator. H. Moving out of the Conference: The Conference will not be responsible for the cost of moving an active pastor to an appointment or ministry outside the geographic bounds of the Conference. RETIREMENT MOVES A. The Conference Board of Pension & Health Benefits will pay for one retirement move for clergy members – full-time or part-time -- who are retiring from a local church appointment or conference staff appointment, according to the approved schedule (see below). The retirement move shall occur one year prior to retirement or up to two years after retirement. Any variation from the schedule must be recommended by the District Superintendent and approved by the Conference Board. B.

The retiree is responsible for packing, except for those items the carrier is required to pack under insurance regulations (i.e. mirrors, mattresses, marble tops, etc.).

The Mover engaged by the Conference will submit an invoice directly to the Conference Treasurer. The Conference Treasurer will pay full Mover's fee. Any amount over the grant amount or special charges, are the responsibility of the retiring pastor. The Conference Treasurer will advise the pastor of the amount of reimbursement due to the Conference.

D. For a self-move, the pastor must pay the bill up-front and then submit receipts to the Conference Treasurer for reimbursement. E. For each year of service in The United Methodist Church, the following amounts will be paid toward the retirement move: At time of retirement: Full time Three-quarter time Half time

$90 per year of service up to $3,000 $67.50 per year of service up to $2,250 $45 per year of service up to $1,500

IX. Pastor’s Compensation Arrearage Policy

(AC2015 CEC Report)

A. In the event that the local church treasurer becomes aware that the church will be unable to provide to the pastor full payment of a regularly scheduled payroll, accountable reimbursements or housing allowance installment, or to remit full payment for any items deducted or withheld from a pastor’s base compensation, the church treasurer shall immediately notify both verbally (within 24 hours) and in writing

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(within 3 days) the pastor, the lay leader, the lay member of annual conference and the chairs of S/PPRC, finance, trustees and the administrative/church council of the impending arrearage. Upon receipt of such notice, the chair of S/PPRC and/or the pastor shall immediately (within three days) notify the district superintendent of the impending arrearage. It is the pastor's responsibility to keep copies of all such written notifications, and to provide additional written confirmation to the district superintendent when an arrearage has taken place. Failure to document salary-related arrearages may result in a loss of compensation. B. Upon receipt of notice of a pending arrearage, the chair of S/PPRC shall immediately (within 72 hours) schedule and hold a meeting of the pastor, lay leader and chairs of finance, trustees and the administrative/church council to discuss the financial situation and seek remedies to prevent an arrearage from occurring. Such remedies might include: 1. Drawing from invested funds 2. An emergency appeal for special giving from the congregation According to the Book of Discipline Âś624, such remedies cannot include a reduction in the pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compensation until the beginning of the next conference year. C. If, after consultation among the lay leader, pastor, and chairs of S/PPRC, finance, trustees and the administrative/church council, it becomes apparent that the church may be facing a long-term financial crisis, the chair of S/PPRC shall notify in writing the pastor and district superintendent that: 1. An Equitable Compensation Subsidy Grant may be necessary to maintain compensation for the remainder of the conference year and/or, 2. A change in pastoral compensation or appointment may be necessary. D. If the local church becomes delinquent in the pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compensation (i.e. more than 30 days delinquent), then the district superintendent shall notify the Commission on Equitable Compensation, which on its own initiative may do any or all of the following, but not limited to: 1. Sending a representative from CEC to meet with the local church and pastor to seek resolution of the issue; 2. Developing with the local church a payment plan so that the pastor receives full payment of compensation by the end of the conference year. The district superintendent shall be a participant in this process. E. If the local church is already receiving a subsidy grant from the CEC, the CEC may also: 1. Determine if all subsidy grant funds allocated to the church were used to pay the pastor's salary. 2. Examine the original subsidy grant application to determine if the amount requested to meet minimum compensation was reduced 3. Require an outside audit of all church funds in compliance with GCFA guidelines (www.gcfa.org). 4. Notify the district superintendent of its findings and recommendations in writing. F.

Paragraph 2542.1 of the Discipline makes clear that no real property on which a church building or parsonage is located shall be mortgaged to pay for the current or budgeted expenses of a local church (including arrearages), nor shall the principal proceeds of a sale of any such property be so used. This provision shall apply alike to unincorporated and incorporated local churches.

G. Regardless of any assistance received from the Annual Conference, it remains the responsibility of the local church to provide minimum compensation for its appointed clergy (Para. 624).

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H. It is the responsibility of the pastor to provide evidence of an arrearage by providing documentation to the District Superintendent, Commission on Equitable Compensation and any other conference agency. This evidence should include treasurer's reports, charge conference reports of adopted salary and compensation, check stubs, W-2 forms, and any other pertinent documents. I.

The limitations for filing a claim for funds from the annual conference (i.e. notification to the district superintendent of the arrearage) for any salary arrearage is one year from the date of the initial arrearage. Once an appointment ends, the pastor no longer has claim on the local church for compensation funds (Âś 342.4).

The district superintendent shall provide a report of the matter and actions taken which will be placed in the permanent files of the church and the pastor.

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Appendix VI The Consent Calendar The Consent Calendar will be in effect starting with the 2013 Session of the Annual Conference I. Definition and Purpose The Consent Calendar is an omnibus motion for the approval of reports being placed before the Annual Conference meeting in plenary session. The Consent Calendar consists of, and is limited to reports that do not include action items or debatable recommendations of any kind. The purpose of the Consent Calendar is to enable approval of all reports contained therein when the Consent Calendar itself is moved as a part of the Secretary’s Organizational Motion and approved by a simple majority of those present and voting. II. Exclusions The following reports shall be ineligible for processing through the Consent Calendar: reports containing action items or recommendations of any kind, the Episcopal Address, the Cabinet Report, the Conference Lay Leader’s Report, the Nominations Committee Report, and the Rules Committee Report. III. Procedure: A. Creation and Publication of the Consent Calendar All reports satisfying the requirements for approval via the Consent‐Calendar process will automatically be placed on the Consent Calendar, by the person designated as the receiver of materials to be submitted for approval or action by the Annual Conference, upon his or her receiving of such reports. The Consent Calendar itself, consisting of a listing, by title and submitter, of all reports placed thereon, will be included in the Pre‐Conference Booklet, along with the texts of the concerned reports. The Consent Calendar will be made available, in this form, to all members of the Conference, no later than the convening of Pre‐Conference Meetings. B. Motion to Approve All Reports Contained on the Consent Calendar The Secretary’s Organizational Motion shall include the approval of all reports contained on the Consent Calendar, as printed in the Pre‐Conference Booklet. C. Deletion of Items from the Consent Calendar. As a part of the discussion on the Organizational Motion, a motion to amend the Consent Calendar, by deletion of a specific report, shall be in order. This motion shall be received without second and be undebatable; it shall require an affirmative vote of one‐third of those present and voting in order to prevail. Reports deleted from the Consent Calendar shall be placed upon the agenda as individual items to be considered at a later time. In the event that time expires prior to the consideration of reports removed from the Consent Calendar, the Closing Motion shall include the approval of all remaining reports previously removed from the Consent Calendar.

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This is the Sixth Session of the Upper New York Conference held on May 27-May 30, 2015 at the Syracuse OnCenter in Syracuse, N.Y.

The session shall be governed by the rules of General Conference of The United Methodist Church. Roberts Rules of Order 11th edition shall govern all procedural questions where the rules of General Conference cannot be applied.

Holy Conferencing affirms our covenant with God and one another. At anytime during the proceedings the Bishop may call for a moment of discernment and prayer before a vote is taken.

The printed agenda available on the website shall be the official agenda for the Annual Conference. Questions about the agenda shall be the official agenda may be directed to the Executive Assistant to the Bishop.

All reports without recommendations shall be placed on the consent calendar. The Bishop’s Address to the Conference, the Report of the Conference Lay Leader and the Superintendents’ Report are automatically exempt from this rule. Further, upon proper motion from the floor, any report may be lifted from the consent calendar and placed on the agenda by a one-third vote of the Conference.

The roll call of attendance shall be taken from credential cards presented at the time of registration.

Lay members are those specified by the 2012 Book of Discipline, ¶32., Article I. Selection of Lay Equalization Members, as required in ¶32, Article I. was determined according to the Rules for Determining and Selecting Lay members to the Annual Conference, adopted by the Committee on Sessions on February 14, 2011.

Clergy entitled to vote are those specified by the 2012 Book of Discipline, ¶602, subject to the limitations contained in the same paragraph.

The voting area of the Conference [“Bar of the Conference”] shall be the floor area of the Convention Center or as designated by the Bishop. Guest and non-members may be seated in the designated visitor seating area. Persons standing or seated outside the bar of the Conference shall have no voice on legislative matters or balloting.

10. Securing the Floor: Conference members wishing to speak to the Conference shall raise their colored placard at their seat and wait to be recognized by the Bishop. When recognized they shall move to the nearest microphone. Please state your name, and your church (laity) or appointment (clergy). 11. In order to ensure the accuracy of the minutes and faithfulness to the intention of the mover, motions and amendments from the floor must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Conference on a form provided for this purpose. A copy of the written motion or amendment will be provided by the author to the Secretary after the amendment has been made. No motion or

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amendment will be voted on unless it is provided in writing. In order to facilitate this, as a motion or amendment is made, members of the conference staff or volunteers will provide the speaker with the proper form documenting the motion or amendment. The documented motion or amendment will be taken to the conference secretary by the conference staff or volunteer. A copy will be provided to the author as soon as possible. 12. No person shall speak more than once upon the same question and shall be limited to not more than three minutes. The maker of the resolution or the chairperson of the agency submitting the resolution shall have up to three minutes to open and three minutes to close debate. 13. The Journal editor shall have sole authority to edit, condense, organize and print the Upper New York Conference Journal/Yearbook. All material from this session must be submitted in writing by no later than July 1, 2015. 14. The director of communications shall be responsible for reporting the general periodicals of The United Methodist Church and secular news media. All references for printing by the Conference official publication shall be subject to editing and condensing by the editor. 15. No material may be distributed within the bar of the annual conference sessions without prior review of the Agenda Committee of the UNY Sessions team: Christine Doran, Vicki Putney and Bill Gottschalk-Fielding. 16. As part of the “Circle Conversation” process, all resolutions and petitions that refer to human sexuality will be discussed in conversation circles and voted on without further discussion, debate, or provision for amendment, tabling or referral. A single ballot listing all resolutions and petitions referring to human sexuality will be provided for members to indicate whether to “adopt” or “not adopt” each individual resolution or petition. For this process the Bishop will declare the “Bar of the Conference.”

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Consent Calendar Accessibility Concerns Team Africa 360 - Imagine No Malaria Report Africa University Task Force Africa University Endowed Scholarship Fund Task Force Committee on Camp & Retreat Ministries Communications Report Conference Leadership Team Episcopacy, Committee on Equitable Compensation, Commission on Finance and Administration, Council on Global Ministries Team Haiti Parnership Hispanic Ministries Task Force Laity Report, Board of Lay Servant Ministries Native American Ministries (CONAM), Committee on New Faith Communities Team Ordained Ministry, (BOM), Board of Peace with Justice in Palestine/Israel, UNY Task Force on Peace with Justice Grant Program Pension and Health Benefits, Board of Religion & Race (CORR), Commission on Reaching Our Neighbors Ministry Oversight Team in Action Second Half of Life Ministries Sexual Ethics Committee Social Holiness Team Spiritual Leadership Ministry Oversight Team Status and Role of Women (COSROW), Commission on the Trustees, Board of United Methodist Men United Methodist Women Violet’s Garden/Garden for Young Disciples – Advance # Volunteers-in-Mission (UMVIM) Youth Ministries (CCYM), Conference Council on Young Adult Ministries Reports – Connected Organizations Albany United Methodist Society Boston University School of Theology Chautauqua Institution Erie County Medical Center Corp Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Genesee Area Campus Ministries Geneseo Wesley Foundation Global Structure Task Force, Northeastern Jurisdiction Higher Education & Ministry, General Board of

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Iliff School of Theology Methodist Theological School in Ohio Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus, Inc (RISSE) United Theological Seminary Wesley Theolocial Seminary

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Proposed 2016 Ministry Share Budget The UNY Conference Council on Finance and Administration is proud to present our Proposed 2016 Ministry Share Budget for consideration and adoption by the Annual Conference session. The preparation of the budget began in the fall of 2014 with the distribution of budget worksheets and compensation information to the various Conference ministry teams. Each team drafted and submitted a preliminary budget request for their area. Conference staff worked with the teams to compile the requests for review by Conference CFA and executive staff. CFA met with several team leaders to review requests and ensure our plan for 2016 was clear and in alignment with the Conference mission and strategies: to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by equipping our local churches for ministry and by providing a connection for ministry beyond the local church. CFA and the Conference Finance Ministry Team would like to acknowledge and thank all our team leaders and staff for their dedicated efforts to create our 2016 Ministry Share plan. Our 2016 Ministry Share Budget represents our primary operating plan for the Conference ministry activities and participation in the global initiatives of The United Methodist Church. The 2016 budget totals $10,079,236 compared to the 2015 budget of $10,340,438, a decrease of $261,202 (a reduction of 2.5 percent). The actual expenditures under the plan are dependent on the level of Ministry Share payments by churches throughout the year. Our priority for the 2016 plan was to focus Conference efforts to support and develop Clergy and Lay leaders throughout the Conference. Initial 2016 budget requests were significantly higher than in the 2015 budget. Conference teams reviewed priorities and securitized costs to better align our work and reduce the financial impact on our churches. Costs were lowered by re‐aligning and reducing staff, reducing Conference grants, and cutting discretionary costs. Approximately 60 percent of the 2016 budget covers our fixed costs with the balance available to support General Church apportionments, variable costs, and grant funding contingent on actual receipts of Ministry Share payments. The budget does assume the relocation of the Conference Center office with commensurate costs. As in past years, the Conference will develop a spending plan to monitor and control costs as 2016 unfolds. General Connectional Ministries represent the Conference's apportionment determined by the General Church to fund the broader initiatives of the denomination. The Conference's ability to pay these apportionments is directly dependent on the level of Ministry Share payments by our churches. These apportionments are approximately 21 percent of our 2016 budget. Connectional Ministries encompass the direct work of staff and team volunteers to:   

Identify, train, deploy, and support leaders throughout the Conference Empower, resource, support, build, and connect with our congregations and members Connect, support, and aid our Conference neighbors in need

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Ministerial Support's primary focus is to identify, recruit, train, credential, deploy, and support clergy to serve in our churches and congregations. The work of the Episcopal Office, the Cabinet, and our District Offices are funded under Ministerial Support. Administrative Ministries include the Conference‐level activities to manage the operations of the Conference to enable and support the work of our staff and teams as they carry out our mission and strategies. General Budget explanations and descriptions:  Staff costs in the Conference are expected to decrease resulting from the elimination of one senior staff position, some positions changing from full‐time to part‐time and a shift of staff within the operations.  Staff compensation includes a pay increase of 0.8 percent. Senior staff will receive no pay increase in 2016.  Medical insurance costs incorporate an estimated 5 percent increase over 2015 rates.  Payroll taxes and employee benefits are at levels commensurate with compensation levels.  Lease and property costs are budgeted consistent with current levels except for Conference office costs in 2015 under a lease arrangement changing to an ownership situation at an overall cost increase of approximately $60,000 in 2016. Line Item Budget explanations and descriptions as labeled: A. General Church apportionments are based on the actual amounts assessed for 2016. B. These reductions represent the Conference's realignment of resources in order to concentrate on leadership support and development. C. General cost reductions in these areas resulted from review of current practices and a realignment of various budget line items. D. The increase is related to training and personnel costs based on current activities. E. Lower rent and operating costs are anticipated when these teams relocate to the new Conference Center. F. The 2016 budget includes specific grants payable only to the extent that church Ministry Share payments meet expected budget levels. G. Conference support for the Syracuse University Chaplaincy were under budgeted in 2015. H. Camp & Retreat Ministries operates in six locations across the Conference, with a total budget of $3.5 million. CRM revenue and expenses are expected to remain stable at 2015 levels. The small increase allocation of Ministry Shares for 2016 represents personnel cost changes and alignment of other anticipated costs.

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The reduction of the Annual Conference session’s costs reflects the need for one less meeting day and not needing electronic voting equipment for the 2016 conference compared to 2015.

Equitable Compensation has been reduced as a result of revisions to the method and criteria for making grants. The Episcopal Office reflects a reduction in personnel costs resulting from the elimination of a senior staff position. Communications personnel costs were reduced to reflect the shift of a full‐time position to two part‐time jobs. Budget changes for the Benefits and Treasurer teams represent staff realignment. As anticipated with the plan to relocate the Conference Center offices to an owed property by 2016, these costs have been reconfigured to include personnel costs for property staff and the other costs of ownership. These costs replace the lease costs currently incurred by the Conference for rented space.

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Position

Senior staff compensation levels by position for 2016: Salary & Housing Allowance

Director of Connectional Ministries/A2B

$104,244

District Superintendent (13 total)

97,638

Treasurer

104,244

Benefits Officer

104,244

Director of Communications

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Director of Camp & Retreat Ministries

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Director of Information Technologies

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Recommendations of The Conference Board of Pension & Health Benefits:

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1. The 2016 Past Service Annuity Rate for pension payment to retired clergy of the Upper New York Conference is to be set at $612 per qualified service year prior to 1982. This is an increase of 2% over the 2015 rate in accordance with the Board’s long term funding plan. 2. The Housing/Rental Exclusion Resolution which designates 100% of United Methodist pension, severance or disability income as housing exclusion in accordance with IRS Code section 107 is approved for the year January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.

HOUSING/RENTAL ALLOWANCE RESOLUTION for 2016

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WHEREAS the religious denomination known as The United Methodist Church (THE “Church”), of which this Conference is a part, has in the past functioned and continues to function through Ministers of the Gospel (within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code section 107) who were or are duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed ministers of the Church (“Clergypersons”); and,

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WHEREAS the practice of the Church and of this Conference was and is to provide active Clergypersons with a parsonage or a rental/housing allowance as part of their gross compensation; and,

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WHEREAS pensions or other amounts paid to active, retired, terminated, and disabled Clergypersons are considered to be deferred compensation and are paid to active, retired, terminated, and disabled Clergypersons in consideration of previous active service; and,

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WHEREAS the Internal Revenue Service has recognized that the Conference (or its predecessors) as an appropriate organization to designate a rental/housing allowance for Clergypersons who are or were members of this Conference and are eligible to receive such deferred compensation;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

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1. That an amount equal to 100% of the pension, severance, or disability payments received from plans authorized under The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (the “Discipline”), which includes all such payments from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (“GBOPHB”), during the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, by each active, retired, terminated, or disabled Clergyperson who is or was a member of the Conference, or its predecessors, be and is hereby designated as a rental/housing allowance for each such Clergyperson; and

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2. That the pension, severance, or disability payments to which this rental/housing allowance designation applies shall be any pension, severance, or disability payments from plans, annuities, or funds authorized under the Discipline, including such payments from the GBOPHB and from a commercial annuity company that provides an annuity arising from benefits accrued under a GBOPHB plan, annuity, or fund authorized under the Discipline, that result from any service a Clergyperson rendered to this Conference or that an active, a retired, a terminated, or a disabled Clergyperson of this Conference rendered to any local church, annual conference of the Church, general agency of the Church, other institution of the Church, former denomination that is now a

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part of the Church, or any other employer that employed the Clergyperson to perform services related to the ministry of the Church, or its predecessors, and that elected to make contributions to, or accrue a benefit under, such a plan, annuity, or fund for such an active, a retired, a terminated, or a disabled Clergypersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pension, severance, or disability plan benefit as part of his or her gross compensation.

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RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE COMPENSATION I.

The UNY Commission on Equitable Compensation recommends the following actions related to Minimum Base Compensation (revisions are in bold or strikeout): A. A minimum base salary, set according to credential level, of $35,000 for all full time clergy persons as follows: B. Plus a credential increment based on status as follows: Increment Base Full connection: 10% ($3,500) $38,500 $39,200 Provisional: 8% ($2,800) $37,800 Associate: 6% ($2,100) $37,100 FT LP completed Course of Study or MDiv 4% ($1,400) $36,400 FT Local Pastor: none ( -0- ) $35,000 (Less than full time appointments shall receive a base salary pro-rated according to the appointment.) B. Plus an additional amount for years of service using the following schedule(s) based on the goal of attaining 1% of minimum salary per year of full time equivalent service up to 25 years: Full Provisional Associate FTLP w/MDiv FTLP per year of FTE service up to $237 $235 $234 $233 $230 17 years

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C. Plus an additional $500 for each additional church on the pastoral charge (over one), not adjusted for part time appointments. D. No pastor’s salary can be decreased as a result of this policy, as long as they retain their current appointment. E. All churches are strongly encouraged to offer a gross salary increase of no less than the percentage increase in Conference Average Compensation (2.1% for 2015 .8% for 2016) in order to account for increases in the costs of living. Churches are encouraged to consider further raises based on exceptional service. II.

The UNY Commission on Equitable Compensation recommends the following actions related to Clergy Housing Policy (revisions are in bold or strikeout): In the United Methodist Church, housing is provided to clergy. While the parsonage remains the normative provision of housing, some parishes prefer to offer, and some clergy prefer to receive, a housing allowance instead. The complexities of contemporary economics, local church resources and pastoral households make it less likely that a “one size fits all” housing provision best meets the needs of every situation. Local churches and clergy both need to carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages, especially if considering a change from one to the other. A. Values and Considerations The Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church believes that congregations and clergy benefit when clergy and their families live in buildings which are safe, clean, comfortable, and as commodious as the average home in their community. It is assumed required that clergy housing will meet all applicable local and state residential codes. As faithful

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stewards of the earth and other limited resources, congregations and clergy are encouraged to make clergy housing as energy efficient as possible. In order to be as welcoming as possible, consideration should be given to making clergy housing accessible to residents or guests with mobility challenges. Local churches may prefer to provide a housing allowance for a variety of reasons: less property to maintain and repair, more predictable budget implications, and no “landlord” issues with their pastor. Likewise, clergy households may prefer a housing allowance for other reasons, such as: accumulation of equity, allowance for differing clergy household needs, ability to locate in a desired location, freedom to renovate and refurbish as desired, and no “tenant” relationship with parishioners. However, it is also to be acknowledged that tension may exist between the appointive/itinerant system of clergy deployment and the housing allowance system. Pastoral appointments are made on an annual basis at the will of the bishop. The financial advantage to long-term clergy home ownership may be at odds with a short-term need or desire for a pastoral transition. It must be understood by all that the provision of a housing allowance or parsonage shall not be a primary consideration by the bishop and cabinet for future appointments for the pastor. Further, a local church that has a parsonage available to the pastor is under no obligation to provide a housing allowance if that pastor prefers to live in a different location. B. Parsonages 1. Relationships and Responsibility The parsonage is to be mutually respected by the pastor’s family as the property of the church and by the church as a place of privacy for the pastor’s family. (Book of Discipline of the UMC, par. 258.2.g.16) The chairperson of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, the chairperson of the Board of Trustees or the chairperson of the Parsonage Committee, if one exists, and the pastor shall make an annual inspection and review of the church-owned parsonage to assure proper maintenance. (Book of Discipline of the UMC, paragraph 258.2.g.16, and paragraph 2532.4) The church shall provide a parsonage which addresses the values noted above and the standards listed below. Standard maintenance and repairs, and renovation of the parsonage are the responsibility of the church. The Trustees or Parsonage Committee shall arrange, supervise, and arrange payment for such tasks. Necessary work shall be scheduled in consultation with the pastor. The church and the pastor shall work together to develop a process to assure timely, good quality repairs and maintenance. • • • • •

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The church shall pay for insurance, heat, electricity, garbage and trash removal, water and sewer, basic telephone service (landline and/or cell), and installation fees for cable or satellite television service if broadcast reception is inadequate. Churches that expect pastors to have access to the internet away from the church should pay for internet access at the parsonage. The pastor shall pay for personal toll calls and communication services beyond those provided by the church.

If a pastor is appointed to serve more than one local congregation, all the congregations shall share equitably the costs and other responsibilities of providing a parsonage. If both more than one congregations have has a parsonage, the parsonage of residence shall be determined by the District Superintendent in consultation with the appointed pastor and the congregations. If a parsonage is occupied by a clergy couple serving different appointments, all congregations served shall share equitably and reasonably the costs and responsibilities of providing a parsonage. The parsonage of residence and shared cost responsibilities shall be determined by the District Superintendent in consultation with the appointed pastors and affected congregations. Adherence to this policy by both clergy and congregation is essential to the appointment covenant. Failure to adhere to this policy by either clergy or congregation may jeopardize current and future appointments. 2. Parsonage Standards Parsonages shall have at least 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry facilities, appropriate storage capacity, and provision for 2 parking spaces. All shall be in good repair and meet all applicable local and state health and safety codes. The parsonage shall be at least the size of the average home in its community. The church is responsible for providing a furnished office or study for the pastor. While it is preferable to locate this office in the church or another church building, if necessary it may be a separate, additional room in the parsonage. If the Pastor’s primary office is located in the parsonage, it must have its own, separate, outside entrance and unencumbered windows, in accordance with Safe Sanctuary policies. 3. Rooms and Spaces a. Bedrooms should be large enough to contain a bed, adequate storage for clothing (dresser and closet, or dresser and wardrobe), and a desk and chair or a reading area. It is preferable to have at least one fully accessible bedroom on the ground floor of the house b. Bathroom facilities shall include: a toilet and sink on each floor, a tub, a shower, a medicine cabinet, and storage space for linens and supplies in or near the main bathroom. It is preferable to have at least 2 complete bathrooms including a fully accessible, complete bathroom on the ground floor.

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c. The kitchen shall contain at least: a standard size stove and oven, a refrigerator with freezer, a dishwasher, built-in cabinets or pantry, a full-size sink, adequate counter space, and wall and floor finishes which can be kept clean. d. Living and dining rooms should be large enough to accommodate 4-6 residents plus guests. A combined living and dining room is acceptable if large enough to fully accommodate both functions. e. Laundry facilities shall be accessible from the interior of the house and include: an automatic washer and dryer, and storage for supplies. It is preferable to be able to conceal the laundry area and even better to have a separate laundry room with a sink and space to sort and fold. It is preferable to have these facilities fully accessible and on the ground floor. f.

Parking shall be off-street, preferably in a garage located on the parsonage property.

4. Systems a. Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling - The parsonage shall be equipped with central heating capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees in all rooms. Windows shall be in good repair and operable to provide adequate ventilation. Full bathrooms should have adequate ventilation to prevent excessive moisture buildup. Adequate passive or mechanical air cooling should be provided. b. Electrical System - Wiring, outlets, and fixtures should be safe and adequate to meet the lighting and technology needs of a modern household. c. Water - Hot and cold, potable, running water shall be available in the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry area in amounts suitable to the needs of a family. In areas with hard water, water softeners shall be installed and maintained. Leaks of any kind are not acceptable. d. Safety, Security, and Environment - Parsonages shall be equipped with properly maintained CO detectors and smoke alarms, and have fire extinguishers in kitchen, furnace room, near fireplaces, pellet stoves or wood stoves, and near bedrooms. Radon testing shall be done periodically and remedial measures taken if necessary. Visible mold and moldy odors shall not be present. Where necessary for the safety of children and/or vulnerable adults, yards and outside spaces shall be adequately enclosed. Entrance lights shall have switches by the door, be motion activated, and/or be operable remotely. All parsonages shall be equipped with secure locks/deadbolts. If there are further safety concerns, the pastor and the church may wish to explore installing an alarm system. e. Communications - The parsonage shall have a reliable telephone system, adequate TV connection and internet access. f.

Interior finishes - Floors, walls, and fixtures shall be in good condition with coverings which are suitable for the function of the room and in good repair.

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g. Exterior - The roof, exterior walls, exterior doors, windows, and foundation of the parsonage shall be carefully maintained to keep out the elements pests, and to conserve energy. The house shall be adequately insulated. It is preferable to have energy efficient doors and windows that suit the architecture of the house as much as possible. i.

5. Waivers and Exceptions If the minimum standards described above cannot be met because of the age or historic character of the house, the charge must propose alternatives which afford an equivalent quality of life to that set by these standards. Any such changes must be approved by the District Superintendent. It is understood that such changes will not compromise the safety provisions of these standards, the overall functionality of the parsonage, or the mandate that it be kept in good repair. It should be noted that the accessibility preferences described above are mandated when purchasing or building a new parsonage. (Book of Discipline of the UMC, par. 2543.3b) 6. Transition Protocols Prior to a pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move, but no more often than every 5 years, a certified building inspector shall inspect the parsonage so that the congregation can plan necessary maintenance and repairs. If a pastor is moving and the parsonage has had a professional inspection within the past 5 years, this pre-move inspection may be performed by the outgoing pastor, the chairperson of the SPRC, and the chairperson of the Board of Trustees and/or the chairperson of the Parsonage Committee or their designates. The outgoing pastor shall leave the parsonage reasonably clean and in good order. As soon as possible after a change in appointment is announced, the Trustees or Parsonage Committee shall inspect the parsonage for maintenance needs and damage caused by the outgoing residents, including damage caused by pets. In either case, If excessive damage is discovered, caused by the outgoing residents, including that caused by pets, shall be identified and it will be the responsibility of the outgoing pastor to repair or pay for repairs of the damage. When the pastor or family has allowed smoking within the parsonage, the cost of professional cleaning, and purchase of an air purifier if necessary, to remove smoke odor will be the responsibility of the outgoing pastor. The charge shall refurbish, repair and thoroughly clean the parsonage prior to a new pastor moving in. Damaged walls, ceilings, floors, windows, fixtures and appliances shall be repaired or replaced. Painted surfaces shall be cleaned or repainted. Carpets shall be thoroughly steam cleaned or replaced; replacement is required if the carpet is torn, excessively worn, or permanently stained. Windows shall be cleaned inside and out. In the event that such work requires that the incoming pastor must make temporary living arrangements, related expenses will be paid by the receiving church.

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It is recommended that a photographic record of house and yard, including each roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s condition and contents, be created and filed for reference and planning purposes. 7. Treatment of Parsonage Value in Compensation Packages The General Board of Pension & Health Benefits provides the following guidance: When a parsonage is provided, the General Board of Pension & Health Benefits requires that it will be valued at 25% of salary for benefit computation purposes. In a multi-church appointment, this factor is added to salary for all churches served by the pastor, regardless of which church owns the parsonage in which the clergy person lives. a. If a clergy couple is serving separate churches and each church/charge has a parsonage available, each clergypersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entire compensation will include a parsonage value equal of 25% of salary regardless of where the clergy couple lives. [Note: only the fair rental value of the occupied parsonage is reported by the clergy couple as part of self-employment income] b. However, if a clergy couple is serving separate churches, and is living in a parsonage provided by one of the churches with no parsonage offered or available from the other church, only the clergyperson serving the church which provides the parsonage will have the parsonage value added to salary. [The remainder of the Clergy Support Policies are unchanged.]

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Arrearage Policy - UNY Annual Conference

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1. In the event that the local church treasurer becomes aware that the church will be unable to provide to the pastor full payment of a regularly scheduled payroll, accountable reimbursements or housing allowance installment, or to remit full payment for regular payroll deduction payments such as health insurance co-pay or personal pension plan, the church treasurer shall immediately notify both verbally (within 24 hours) and in writing (within 3 days) the pastor, the lay leader, the lay member of annual conference and the chairs of S/PPRC, finance, trustees and the administrative/church council of the impending arrearage. Upon receipt of such notice, the chair of S/PPRC and/or the pastor shall immediately (within three days) notify the district superintendent of the impending arrearage. It is the pastor's responsibility to keep copies of all such written notifications, and to provide additional written confirmation to the district superintendent when an arrearage has taken place. Failure to document salary- related arrearages may result in a loss of compensation.

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2. Upon receipt of notice of a pending arrearage, the chair of S/PPRC shall immediately (within 72 hours) schedule and hold a meeting of the pastor, lay leader and chairs of finance, trustees and the administrative/church council to discuss the financial situation and seek remedies to prevent an arrearage from occurring. Such remedies might include:

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3. If, after consultation among the lay leader, pastor, and chairs of S/PPRC, finance, trustees and the administrative/church council, it becomes apparent that the church may be facing a long-term financial crisis, the chair of S/PPRC shall notify in writing the pastor and district superintendent that:

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5. If the local church is already receiving a subsidy grant from the CEC, the CEC may also:

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Drawing from invested funds An emergency appeal for special giving from the congregation

According to the Book of Discipline Âś624, such remedies cannot include a reduction in the pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compensation until the beginning of the next conference year.

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An Equitable Compensation Subsidy Grant may be necessary to maintain compensation for the remainder of the conference year and/or, A change in pastoral compensation or appointment may be necessary at the beginning of the following conference year.

4. If the local church becomes delinquent in the pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compensation (i.e. more than 30 days delinquent), then the district superintendent shall notify the Commission on Equitable Compensation, which on its own initiative may do any or all of the following, but not limited to: a. b.

Sending a representative from CEC to meet with the local church and pastor to seek resolution of the issue; Developing with the local church a payment plan so that the pastor receives full payment of compensation by the end of the conference year.

The district superintendent shall be a participant in this process.

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Determine if all subsidy grant funds allocated to the church were used to pay the pastor's salary. Examine the original subsidy grant application to determine if the amount requested to meet minimum compensation was reduced Require an outside audit of all church funds in compliance with GCFA guidelines (www.gcfa.org).

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6. Paragraph 2542.1 of the Discipline makes clear that no real property on which a church building or parsonage is located shall be mortgaged to pay for the current or budgeted expenses of a local church (including arrearages), nor shall the principal proceeds of a sale of any such property be so used. This provision shall apply alike to unincorporated and incorporated local churches.

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7. Regardless of any assistance received from the Annual Conference, it remains the responsibility of the local church to provide at least minimum compensation for its appointed clergy (Âś624).

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8. It is the responsibility of the pastor to provide evidence of an arrearage by providing documentation to the District Superintendent, Commission on Equitable Compensation and any other conference agency. This evidence should include treasurer's reports, charge conference reports of adopted salary and compensation, check stubs, W-2 forms, and any other pertinent documents.

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9. The statute of limitations for filing a claim for funds from the annual conference (i.e. notification to the district superintendent of the arrearage) for any salary arrearage is one year from the date of the initial arrearage. Once an appointment ends, the pastor no longer has claim on the local church for compensation funds (Âś342.4).

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Notify the district superintendent of its findings and recommendations in writing.

10. The district superintendent shall provide a report of the matter and actions taken which will be placed in the permanent files of the church and the pastor.

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Recommendations from the Global Ministries – Conference Advance Specials Whereas it is the responsibility of the Annual Conference session to approve ministries as Conference Advance Specials, which gives these ministries permission to request support from churches in the Conference, Therefore be it resolved that the 2015-2016 list of Conference Advance Specials be approved. Upper New York Conference 2015Ͳ16 Conference Advance Specials Albany United Methodist Society (AUMS)

Code #3120

Anti-Poverty Initiative (University UMC: Syracuse)

Code #3118

Beechwood Continuing Care/Pastoral Care

Code #3124

Brown Memorial UMC: Syracuse

Code #3109

Buffalo/Niagara Network of Religious Communities

Code #3125

Campership Fund

Code #3705

Campus Church ConneXion Buffalo

Code #3126

Chautauqua County Rural Ministry, Inc.

Code #3130

The Children’s Center for the Common Good

Code #3114

Children’s Home

Code #3132

Emmanuel Faith Community

Code #3138

Emmaus Refugee and Immigrant Family Support Services

Code #3134

Epworth Hall

Code #3136

Faithful Citizen

Code #3128

Folts Center Inc.

Code #3412

Friends of Zimbabwe

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Gary Bergh Scholarship (Task Force on Peace with Justice in Palestine and Israel) Code #3144 Gateway-Longview, Inc.

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Geneseo Wesley Foundation

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Haiti Partnership

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Interfaith Caregivers, Inc.

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InterFaith Works of Central New York

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Kamina Friends

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Lao United Methodist Church & Mission

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Mutambara Mission Centre Water Project

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Native American Mission, Onondaga Nation UMC

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Native American Outreach/Transportation Program

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The Neighborhood Center, Inc.

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New York State Council of Churches

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Niagara Frontier City Missions

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Protestant Cooperative Ministry at Cornell

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Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Center

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Seneca Street UMC: Buffalo

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Southern Sudan Health Projects

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Syracuse Westside Urban Mission

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UMCOR Kits Shipment Dollars

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United Methodist Homes’ Chaplaincy Program

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Violet’s Garden: (The Bishop Violet Fisher Grants for Children’s and Youth Ministries) Code #3075 VIVE La Casa, Inc.

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Volunteers In Mission – Northeastern Jurisdiction

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Volunteers In Mission Scholarship Fund

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Conference Team: Conference Board of Trustees Title: “Defense and Indemnification of Conference Trustees and Officers WHEREAS, the Conference is led by the Resident Bishop and administratively organized into various boards and agencies in accordance with The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church in order to effectively carry out its denominational mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world; and WHEREAS, the Conference encourages meaningful participation of a broad and diverse group of individuals in fiduciary service as trustees, officers and representatives of boards and agencies, all of whom are called upon to implement the vision of the Conference, through prayerful discernment, judgment and discretion; and WHEREAS, the Conference desires to encourage, protect and care for those who are called to serve as trustees, officers and representatives of boards and agencies; it is therefore THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Conference will indemnify its trustees, officers and members of all other Conference boards and agencies created and organized pursuant to Paragraphs 601 through 672 of The Discipline (such individuals hereinafter collectively referred to as “Conference Fiduciaries”) from criminal and civil liability, including the payment of defense costs, and will maintain adequate insurance to provide this defense and indemnification; and THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Conference Fiduciaries shall not be personally liable to the Conference for monetary damages because of their breach of duty as trustees, officers or other representative capacity unless such liability is based upon a judgment or other final adjudication adverse to the Conference Fiduciary that establishes: (i) that the act or omission of the subject individual was in bad faith, or involved intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of the law; (ii) that the Conference Fiduciary personally gained a financial profit or other advantage to which the trustee or officer was not legally entitled; or (iii) that the act or omission of the Conference Fiduciary knowingly violated the New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law; and THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law or other statute is amended to authorize further limitation, or elimination of liability of Conference Fiduciaries the limitation, or elimination, of personal liability established by this Resolution shall be further expanded to the fullest extent permitted by the amended law.

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Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Session Resolutions Relating to the Discontinuation of a Local Church – Broadway United Methodist Church Whereas, the Broadway United Methodist Church of Rensselaer was organized on April 20, 1875 and faithfully served its community in ministry for over 139 years; and Whereas, the Rev. Richard Weihing the Albany District Superintendent, comprehensively assessed Broadway United Methodist Church of Rensselaer’s past, present, and potential ministry, after prayerfully and extensively meeting with, listening to, and guiding the congregation; and Whereas, the district superintendent determined that Broadway UMC no longer serves the purpose for which it was organized and recommended that it be discontinued pursuant to the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church; and Whereas, in relation to the proposed discontinuation, the district superintendent recommended that control and possession of all real and personal property of Broadway UMC vest in the Conference Trustees, and that the membership of the churchbe transferred to other United Methodist churches as the individual members select; and Whereas, Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb, a majority of the district superintendents, and the Albany District Board of Church Location and Building received and consented to the district superintendent’s discontinuation recommendations; Therefore be it resolved, that Broadway United Methodist Church of Rensselaer is discontinued; and Be it further resolved, that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by Broadway United Methodist Church is hereby vested in the Conference Trustees, and that the Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and Be it further resolved, that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of Broadway United Methodist Church, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Conference; and Be it further resolved, that the membership of Broadway United Methodist Church is hereby transferred to other United Methodist churches as the individual members select.

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Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Session Resolutions Relating to the Discontinuation of a Local Church – Buckton United Methodist Church Whereas, Buckton United Methodist Church was organized on Dec. 5, 1871 and faithfully served its community in ministry for over 143 years; and Whereas, the Rev. Rebekah Sweet the Northern Flow District Superintendent, comprehensively assessed Buckton UMC’s past, present, and potential ministry, after prayerfully and extensively meeting with, listening to, and guiding the congregation; and Whereas, the district superintendent determined that Buckton UMC no longer serves the purpose for which it was organized and recommended that it be discontinued pursuant to the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church; and Whereas, in relation to the proposed discontinuation, the district superintendent recommended that control and possession of all real and personal property of Buckton UMC vest in the Conference Trustees, and that the membership of Buckton United Methodist Church be transferred to other United Methodist churches as the individual members select; and Whereas, Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb, a majority of the district superintendents, and the Northen Flow District Board of Church Location and Building received and consented to the district superintendent’s discontinuation recommendations; Therefore be it resolved, that Buckton United Methodist Church is discontinued; and Be it further resolved, that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by Buckton UMC is hereby vested in the Conference Trustees, and that the Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and Be it further resolved that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of Buckton UMC, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Annual Conference; and Be it further resolved that the membership of Buckton UMC is hereby transferred to other United Methodist churches as the individual members select.

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Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Session Resolutions Relating to the Discontinuation of a Local Church – Coventry United Methodist Church WHEREAS, Rev. Jan M. Rowell the Oneonta District Superintendent, comprehensively assessed the Coventry United Methodist Church’s past, present and potential ministry, after prayerfully and extensively meeting with, listening to and guiding the congregation; WHEREAS, the district superintendent determined that the Coventry United Methodist Church no longer serves the purpose for which it was organized and recommended that it be discontinued pursuant to the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church; WHEREAS, in relation to the proposed discontinuation, the district Superintendent recommended that control and possession of all real and personal property of the Coventry United Methodist Church be sold to a newly incorporating independent congregation at the site, or as may be necessary in the discretion of the Annual Conference trustees and the remaining financial assets be added to the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Conference trustees, and that the membership of the Coventry United Methodist Church be withdrawn from The United Methodist church as members intend to form a new independent congregation as the individual members select. WHEREAS, Bishop Mark J. Webb, a majority of the district superintendents, and the Oneonta District Board of Church Location and Building received and consented to the district superintendent’s discontinuation recommendations; further

IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Coventry United Methodist Church is discontinued; and it is

RESOLVED that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by the Coventry United Methodist Church be sold to a newly incorporating independent congregation and the remaining financial assets be added to the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Conference is hereby vested in the Annual Conference trustees, and that the Annual Conference trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate; and it is further RESOLVED that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the Coventry United Methodist Church, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Annual Conference; and it is further RESOLVED that the membership of the Coventry United Methodist Church is hereby withdrawn from The United Methodist church.

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Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Session Resolutions Relating to the Discontinuation of a Local Church – Erieville United Methodist Church WHEREAS, Rev. Darryl Barrow the Crossroads District Superintendent, comprehensively assessed the Erieville United Methodist Church’s past, present and potential ministry, after prayerfully and extensively meeting with, listening to and guiding the congregation; WHEREAS, the district superintendent determined that the Erieville United Methodist Church no longer serves the purpose for which it was organized and recommended that it be discontinued pursuant to the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church; WHEREAS, in relation to the proposed discontinuation, the district superintendent recommended that control and possession of all real and personal property of the Erieville United Methodist Church vest in the Annual Conference trustees, and that the membership of the Erieville United Methodist Church be transferred to the Nelson United Methodist Church or other United Methodist churches as the individual members select; and WHEREAS, Bishop Mark J. Webb, a majority of the district superintendents, and the Crossroads District Board of Church Location and Building received and consented to the district superintendent’s discontinuation recommendations; IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Erieville United Methodist Church is discontinued; and it is further RESOLVED that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by the Erieville United Methodist Church is hereby vested in the Annual Conference trustees, and that the Annual Conference trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and it is further RESOLVED that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the Erieville United Methodist Church, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Annual Conference; and it is further RESOLVEDDthat the membership of the Erieville United Methodist Church is hereby transferred to the Nelson United Methodist Church, or other United Methodist churches as the individual members select.

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Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Session Resolutions Relating to the Discontinuation of a Local Church – Fowlerville United Methodist Church WHEREAS, Rev. Ted Anderson the Genesee Valley District Superintendent, comprehensively assessed the Fowlerville United Methodist Church’s past, present and potential ministry, after prayerfully and extensively meeting with, listening to and guiding the congregation; WHEREAS, the district superintendent determined that the Fowlerville United Methodist Church no longer serves the purpose for which it was organized and recommended that it be discontinued pursuant to the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church; WHEREAS, in relation to the proposed discontinuation, the district superintendent recommended that control and possession of all real and personal property of the Fowlerville United Methodist Church vest in the Annual Conference trustees, and that the membership of the Fowlerville United Methodist Church be transferred to other United Methodist churches as the individual members select; and WHEREAS, Bishop Mark J. Webb, a majority of the district superintendents, and the Genesee Valley District Board of Church Location and Building received and consented to the district superintendent’s discontinuation recommendations; IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Fowlerville United Methodist Church is discontinued; and it is further RESOLVED, that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by the Fowlerville United Methodist Church is hereby vested in the Annual Conference trustees, and that the Annual Conference trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and it is further RESOLVED, that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the Fowlerville United Methodist Church, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Annual Conference; and it is further RESOLVED, that the membership of the Fowlerville United Methodist Church is hereby transferred to other United Methodist churches as the individual members select.

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Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Session Resolutions Relating to the Discontinuation of a Local Church – Granby Center WHEREAS, the Granby Center United Methodist Church was organized in March 22, 1855, and faithfully served its community in ministry for over 160 years; WHEREAS, Rev. Darryl Barrow the Crossroads District Superintendent, comprehensively assessed the Granby Center United Methodist Church’s past, present and potential ministry, after prayerfully and extensively meeting with, listening to and guiding the congregation; WHEREAS, the district superintendent determined that the Granby Center United Methodist Church no longer serves the purpose for which it was organized and recommended that it be discontinued pursuant to the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church; WHEREAS, in relation to the proposed discontinuation, the district superintendent recommended that control and possession of all real and personal property of the Granby Center United Methodist Church vest in the Annual Conference trustees, and that the membership of the Granby Center United Methodist Church be transferred to the Hannibal United Methodist Church or other United Methodist churches as the individual members select; and WHEREAS Bishop Mark J. Webb, a majority of the district superintendents, and the Crossroads District Board of Church Location and Building received and consented to the district superintendent’s discontinuation recommendations; IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Granby Center United Methodist Church is discontinued; and it is further RESOLVED that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by the Granby Center United Methodist Church is hereby vested in the Annual Conference trustees, and that the Annual Conference trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and it is further RESOLVED that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the Granby Center United Methodist Church, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Annual Conference; and it is further RESOLVED that the membership of the Granby Center United Methodist Church is hereby transferred to the Hannibal United Methodist Church, or other United Methodist churches as the individual members select.

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Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Session Resolutions Relating to the Discontinuation of a Local Church – Hagaman United Methodist Church Whereas, Hagaman United Methodist Church was organized on Oct. 7, 1885 and faithfully served its community in ministry for over 129 years; and Whereas, theRev. Richard Weihing the Albany District Superintendent, comprehensively assessed Hagaman UMC’s past, present and potential ministry, after prayerfully and extensively meeting with, listening to and guiding the congregation; and Whereas, the district superintendent determined that Hagaman UMCno longer serves the purpose for which it was organized and recommended that it be discontinued pursuant to the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church; and Whereas, in relation to the proposed discontinuation, the district superintendent recommended that control and possession of all real and personal property of Hagaman UMC vest in the Conference Trustees, and that the membership of Hagaman UMC be transferred to other United Methodist churches as the individual members select; and Whereas, Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb, a majority of the district superintendents, and the Albany District Board of Church Location and Building received and consented to the district superintendent’s discontinuation recommendations; Therefore be it resolved that Hagaman United Methodist Church is discontinued; and Be it further resolved that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by Hagaman UMC is hereby vested in the Conference Trustees, and that the Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and Be it further resolved that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of Hagaman UMC, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Conference; and Be it further resolved, that the membership of Hagaman UMC is hereby transferred to other United Methodist churches as the individual members select.

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Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Session Resolutions Relating to the Discontinuation of a Local Church – North Gainesville United Methodist Church Whereas, North Gainesville United Methodist Church was organized on Feb. 12, 1844 and faithfully served its community in ministry for over 170 years; and Whereas, the Rev. Ted Anderson the Genesee Valley District Superintendent, comprehensively assessed North Gainesville UMC’s past, present, and potential ministry, after prayerfully and extensively meeting with, listening to, and guiding the congregation; and Whereas, the district superintendent determined that North Gainesville UMC no longer serves the purpose for which it was organized and recommended that it be discontinued pursuant to the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church; and Whereas, in relation to the proposed discontinuation, the district superintendent recommended that control and possession of all real and personal property of North Gainesville UMC vest in the Conference Trustees, and that the membership of the North Gainesville United Methodist Church be transferred to other United Methodist churches as the individual members select; and Whereas, Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb, a majority of the district superintendents, and the Genesee Valley District Board of Church Location and Building received and consented to the district superintendent’s discontinuation recommendations; Therefore be it resolved that North Gainesville UMC is discontinued; and Be it further resolved that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by North Gainesville UMC is hereby vested in the Conference Trustees, and that the Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and Be it further resolved that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of North Gainesville UMC, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Conference; and Be it futher resolved, that the membership of North Gainesville UMC is hereby transferred to other United Methodist churches as the individual members select.

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Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Session Resolutions Relating to the Discontinuation of a Local Church – Solvay United Methodist Church Whereas, Solvay United Methodist Church was organized in 1892 and faithfully served its community in ministry for over 122 years; Whereas, the Rev. Darryl Barrow the Crossroads District Superintendent, comprehensively assessed Solvay UMC’s past, present and potential ministry, after prayerfully and extensively meeting with, listening to, and guiding the congregation; Whereas, the district superintendent determined that Solvay UMC no longer serves the purpose for which it was organized and recommended that it be discontinued pursuant to the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church; Whereas, in relation to the proposed discontinuation, the district superintendent recommended that control and possession of all real and personal property of Solvay UMC vest in the Conference Trustees and that the church building be initially leased to Casa de Dios, a new faith community in The United Methodist Church, for $1 per year for a term not to exceed four years, and that the membership of Solvay UMC be transferred to the Syracuse: Christ Community United Methodist Church or other United Methodist churches as the individual members select; and Whereas,, Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb, a majority of the district superintendents, and the Crossroads District Board of Church Location and Building received and consented to the district superintendent’s discontinuation recommendations; Therefore be it resolved that Solvay United Methodist Church is discontinued; and Be it further resolved that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by Solvay UMC is hereby vested in the Conference Trustees, and that the Conference Trustees are authorized to lease the church building to Casa de Dios, an newly incorporated faith community in The United Methodist Church, on the terms recommended by the Crossroads district superintendent; and Be it further resolved that the Conference Trustees are further authorized, and not in limitation to their authority to lease the church building to Casa de Dios, to convey the former Solvay UMC real property to the newly incorporated faith community for no monetary consideration, upon consultation with and consent of the new faith community’s district superintendent; and Be it further resolved that, as necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, the Conference Trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and Be it further that the membership of Solvay UMC is hereby transferred to the Syracuse: Christ Community United Methodist Church, or other United Methodist churches as the individual members select.Resolutions and Petitions (General Conference)

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Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Session Resolutions Relating to the Discontinuation of a Local Church – Syracuse Rockefeller United Methodist Church WHEREAS, the Syracuse: Rockefeller United Methodist Church was organized in September 21, 1903 and faithfully served its community in ministry for over 112 years; WHEREAS, Rev. Darryl Barrow the Crossroads District Superintendent comprehensively assessed the Syracuse: Rockefeller United Methodist Church’s past, present and potential ministry, after prayerfully and extensively meeting with, listening to and guiding the congregation; WHEREAS, the district superintendent determined that the Syracuse: Rockefeller United Methodist Church no longer serves the purpose for which it was organized and recommended that it be discontinued pursuant to the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church; WHEREAS, in relation to the proposed discontinuation, the district superintendent recommended that control and possession of all real and personal property of the Syracuse: Rockefeller United Methodist Church vest in the Annual Conference trustees, and that the membership of the Syracuse: Rockefeller United Methodist Church be transferred to the Manlius United Methodist Church or other United Methodist churches as the individual members select; and WHEREAS, Bishop Mark J. Webb, a majority of the districts superintendents, and the Crossroads District Board of Church Location and Building received and consented to the district superintendent’s discontinuation recommendations; IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Syracuse: Rockefeller United Methodist Church is discontinued; and it is further RESOLVED, that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by the Syracuse: Rockefeller United Methodist Church is hereby vested in the Annual Conference trustees, and that the Annual Conference trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in accordance with market conditions; and it is further RESOLVED, that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the Syracuse: Rockefeller United Methodist Church, including the net sale proceeds, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Annual Conference; and it is further RESOLVED, that the membership of the Syracuse: Rockefeller United Methodist Church is hereby transferred to the Manlius United Methodist Church, or other United Methodist churches as the individual members select.

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Upper New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Session Resolutions Relating to the Discontinuation of a Local Church – Union Valley United Methodist Church WHEREAS, Rev. Jan M. Rowell the Oneonta District Superintendent, comprehensively assessed the Union Valley United Methodist Church’s past, present and potential ministry, after prayerfully and extensively meeting with, listening to and guiding the congregation; WHEREAS, the District Superintendent determined that the Union Valley United Methodist Church no longer serves the purpose for which it was organized and recommended that it be discontinued pursuant to the provisions of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church; WHEREAS, in relation to the proposed discontinuation, the district superintendent recommended that control and possession of all real and personal property of the Union Valley United Methodist Church be sold to a newly incorporating independent congregation at the site, or to another party as may be necessary in the discretion of the Annual Conference trustees and the remaining financial assets be added to the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Conference trustees, and that the membership of the Union Valley United Methodist Church be withdrawn from The United Methodist Church as members intend to form a new independent congregation as the individual members select. WHEREAS, Bishop Mark J. Webb, a majority of the district superintendents, and the Oneonta District board of church location and building received and consented to the district superintendent’s discontinuation recommendations; IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Union Valley United Methodist Church is discontinued; and it is further RESOLVED that control and possession of all real and personal property formerly held in trust by the Union Valley United Methodist Church is hereby vested in the Annual Conference trustees; and it is further RESOLVED that the Annual Conference trustees shall, as recommended by the district superintendent, first consider selling the real estate to a newly incorporating independent congregation, and it is further RESOLVED that the Annual Conference trustees are authorized to sell and convey the real estate in their discretion; and it is further RESOLVED that following the sale of the real estate, the balance of the assets formerly of the Union Valley United Methodist Church, including the net proceeds of the sale to the newly incorporating independent congregation or another party, shall be transferred to and administered in accordance with the New Beginnings Fund of the Upper New York Annual Conference; and it is further RESOLVED that the membership of the Union Valley United Methodist Church is hereby withdrawn from The United Methodist Church.

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GC2016.1 – Potential Consensus Among Faith Communities Regarding Income Inequality Total Number of Pages: 2 The Book of Discipline General Conference Committee/Agency: Council of Bishops Financial Implications: No Rationale: Inequality in income in the United States has persistently increased over the last 50 years. A recent study concluded that the wealth gap between the richest Americans and the rest of us is more extreme than at any time since the 1930s (R. Smith, More cost than we see to fast food, Albany Times Union, Nov. 29, 2014). This is actually two trends: low‐to‐middle skill wages have not kept up with inflation, while compensation for executives and high‐skill workers has skyrocketed. Executive compensation in 1965 was 24 times greater than that of the average worker; in 2007, it was 275 times greater (C. Tucker, Hard work should be rewarded, Albany Times Union, March 22, 2009), and in 2013, 331 times greater (K. Vanden Heuvel, editor The Nation Stand v. 2 #1, 2015, pg. 10 [Am. Civil Lib. Union]). Median compensation of large‐company CEOs was 75 times greater than the average pay of non‐supervisory production workers in 1980, but 344 times greater in 2008 (J. Cook and others, Tipping the Balance?, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL‐CIO, 2011). Surely today’s executives are not 10 to 15 times wiser or more influential than their predecessors in the 1960s. In 2014, employees at McDonald’s fast‐food restaurants organized demonstrations seeking a minimum wage of $15 per hour – but even if they achieve this goal, it would take a full‐time employee a year to earn what the corporate CEO is paid per HOUR, assuming he works a 60‐hour week (R. Smith, More cost than we see to fast food, Albany Times Union, Nov. 29, 2014). Whereas, the Bible includes many passages that condemn hoarding of wealth and taking advantage of the poor (Deut. 24:14‐15, Isaiah 3:14‐15, Ezekiel 22:23‐29, Amos 5:11‐12, Matt. 19:21, Luke 12:15‐21, 16:13‐14, etc.), Amos (5:21‐24) was shocked at the growing inequality between rich and poor under King Jeroboam II in Israel and proclaimed that until this social injustice was replaced by righteousness, God would ignore their hymns and ceremonies and reject their offerings [J.D. Crossan, The Greatest Prayer (book), 2001], and Whereas, a comprehensive critique of the U.S. economic system, co‐authored by an economist and a theologian, H.E. Daly and J.B. Cobb, affirms that limited inequality is consistent with biblical teachings and the essential role of community in sustaining human life, but unlimited inequality would deny the very concept of community, and complete equality would deny real differences in human abilities andthe need of community for various skills [H.E. Daly and J.B. Cobb, For the Common Good (book), Beacon Press, 1994, pg. 331], and

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Whereas, the United Methodist Social Principles states, “We support measures that would reduce the concentration of wealth in the hands of the few. We support efforts to revise tax structures and to eliminate government programs that now benefit the wealthy at the expense of other persons,” and Whereas, John Wesley wrote that the acquisition of wealth and possessions in general leads to the destruction of faith and holiness [Jennings, Good News for the Poor: John Wesley’s Evangelical Economics (book), 1990], and Whereas, these and other teachings have inspired many Christians to contribute to society according to their abilities and opportunities without seeking or accepting compensation beyond their needs, but have not as yet, overcome a culture that teaches Americans their worthiness is proportional to how much they earn, spend, and possess, and Whereas, we believe that a statement in which all or most religious communities in the United States speak with one voice in opposition to the continuing increase in income inequality would help stimulate remedial actions. Therefore, be it resolved the General Conference request the Council of Bishops initiate contact with their counterparts in other Christian denominations and non‐Christian faith communities, with the hope of drafting a joint proclamation supported by many faith communities that would call for measures to reduce inequality in earned income and make American society more egalitarian without stifling individual creativity; and Be it further resolved that the General Conference direct the General Board of Church and Society, in consultation with others as appropriate, to consider whether it is feasible to propose ethical guidelines for minimum and maximum annual employee compensation, to be submitted for consideration to the next General Conference. We suppose that such guidelines might be expressed as ratios to national, regional, or company statistics; that they would not apply to individual entrepreneurs or to corporate profits and would allow for averaging fluctuations in compensation over multiple years. Perhaps alternative options could be offered to facilitate debate. Dated: Feb. 3, 2015 Russell Patton Jr., Chair of Social Concerns Commission of Church of the Submitted by: Covenant UMC Mailing Address: Church of the Covenant UMC PO Box 306 Averill Park, N.Y. 12018 Phone number: Telephone: (518) 674‐3664 Fax: (518) 674‐1074 E‐mail address: coc3in1@nycap.rr.com¶

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GC2016‐2 – Fruits of Repentance: An End to the Celebration of Columbus Day Total Number of pages: 3

United Methodist Social Principles within The Book of Discipline ¶¶162 & 162a General Church Budget Implications: No General Conference Committee/Agency: "Bear fruits worthy of repentance!" ‐John the Baptist, Matt. 3:8 Rationale: The Upper New York Annual Conference session accepts the challenge of the 2012 General Conference of The United Methodist Church to engage in an Act of Repentance and Healing Relationships with Indigenous Persons. Turning away from our frequent refusal to listen to history from the perspective of Native peoples, we understand that repentance is a choice to grow in the way we see ourselves. We call the 2016 General Conference to continue leading in a spirit of repentance by exploring a change in how we tell and celebrate the story of the Americas. Currently many countries, including the United States, recognize and celebrate Christopher Columbus as the man who “discovered” the Americas. Not only did Columbus not discover the Americas – lands humanity inhabited for thousands of years before people of European descent arrived – but the cross cultural contact he initiated was deliberately destructive of our shared human destiny. The fact that the genocidal legacy of Columbus is celebrated rather than lamented allows a sinful pattern of exploitive behavior to become culturally normative for many people. As our Church leads the world in the establishment of the Kingdom of God, it is our privilege to demonstrate repentance and announce God’s desire for relationships founded on respect, dignity, and love. Whereas, Christopher Columbus failed to treat the Native peoples of the Americas with respect (see attached addendum); and Whereas, he engaged in human trafficking (see attached addendum); and Whereas, he used his influence to establish a culture of sexual exploitation of children and minors of Native American descent by adults of European descent (see attached addendum); and Whereas, he established systems of forced labor resulting in the destruction of cultures and untold suffering for millions of individuals (see attached addendum); and Whereas, he engaged in brutal collective corporal punishment, the deliberate repression of Native American cultural expression, and other acts we now correctly name as genocide (see attached addendum); and Whereas, he established a culture of exploitation of the earth that continues to dishonor and often destroy God’s living creation (see attached addendum). Therefore be it resolved that "Columbus Day" will no longer be recognized by the people of The United Methodist Church. United Methodist annual conferences, agencies, schools, universities, and local

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churches in lands that officially celebrate “Columbus Day” will either not observe this holiday or will initiate organizational conversations designed to rename and re‐purpose this holiday in accordance with our United Methodist Social Principles (See The Book of Discipline ¶162 & 162a), and Be it further resolved that the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church will provide and distribute to our local churches in North America a liturgy designed to enact the spiritual dimensions of our choice to cease participating in the celebration of Columbus. Our repentance, petitions for God’s forgiveness, and return to God’s Word for visions of the relationships God desires will take place in worship on the Sunday closest to the second Monday in October, and Be it further resolved that United Methodist annual conferences, boards, agencies, and local churches in lands affected by the legacy of Columbus are encouraged and directed to invest our relational influence at regional, local, and personal levels towards the initiation of conversations intended to awaken the conscience of God’s people to the benefits of turning away from the legacy of Columbus. The General Board on Church and Society is directed to give leadership to our effort to bring about the repeal of “Columbus Day” as a national holiday in the United States of America. Dated: Feb. 12, 2015 Submitted by: Rev. Harold Wheat Upper New York Social Holiness Team and Upper New York Committee on Native American Ministries Mailing address: PO Box 193 Dryden, N.Y. 13053 Phone number: (607) 844‐9681 Email: haroldwheat@gmail.com Clergy in full connection of Upper New York Conference, serving the Dryden United Methodist Church.

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ADDENDUM: From The Journal of Christopher Columbus (1st voyage): “These people are very simple as regards the use of arms, as your Highnesses will see from the seven that I caused to be taken, to bring home, and learn our language and return; unless your Highnesses should order them all to be brought to Castile, or to be kept as captives on the same island; for with fifty men they can all be subjugated and made to do what is required of them." From A Brief History of the Destruction of the Indies by Bartolome de las Casas 1542: "The least felicitous of them [the Caribbean Islands] were more fertile and beautiful than the gardens of the King of Seville. They have the healthiest lands in the world, where lived more than five hundred thousand souls; they are now deserted, inhabited by not a single living creature. All the people were slain or died after being taken into captivity and brought to the Island of Hispaniola to be sold as slaves. Christians, with their horses and swords and pikes, began to carry out massacres and strange cruelties against them. They attacked the towns and spared neither the children nor the aged nor pregnant women nor women in childbed, not only stabbing them and dismembering them but cutting them to pieces as if dealing with sheep in the slaughter house. They laid bets as to who, with one stroke of the sword, could split a man in two or could cut off his head or spill out his entrails with a single stroke of the pike. They took infants from their mothers' breasts, snatching them by the legs and pitching them headfirst against the crags or snatched them by the arms and threw them into the rivers, roaring with laughter ... as the babies fell into the water ... Their reason for killing and destroying such an infinite number of souls is that the Christians have an ultimate aim, which is to acquire gold, and to swell themselves with riches in a very brief time and thus rise to a high estate disproportionate to their merits. After the wars and the killings had ended, when usually there survived only some boys, some women, and children, these survivors were distributed among the Christians to be slaves. The repartimiento or distribution was made according to the rank and importance of the Christian to whom the Indians were allocated, one of them being given thirty, another forty, still another, one or two hundred, and besides the rank of the Christian there was also to be considered in what favor he stood with the tyrant they called Governor [Christopher Columbus]."

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GC2016.3 – Same Sex Marriage Total Number of Pages: 1 The Book of Discipline General Conference Committee/Agency: Council of Bishops Financial Implications: No Rationale: Allows United Methodist pastors and congregations to honor their biblically‐based and informed conscience, tradition, experience, and reason regarding same‐sex marriage. Change the statements regarding forbidden same‐sex marriage and homosexuality as being incompatible with scripture to state that elders, local pastors, and local churches can conduct same‐sex marriages, or not, based upon that pastor’s and that congregation’s conscience. Whereas, The United Methodist Church is divided around the issue of same sex marriage on the basis of Biblical authority and interpretation and conscience and agreement is not in view; and Whereas, The United Methodist Church under other names excluded African‐Americans from geographical and integrated conferences and woman from the clergy and later changed The Book of Discipline to include them; and Whereas, communication about this issue is uncommon and often polarizing. Therefore be it resolved that United Methodist elders, licensed local pastors, and United Methodist churches may choose to conduct or allow to be conducted on their premises same‐sex marriage; and Be it further resolved, that United Methodist ordained, consecrated, and licensed clergy may be married to same or opposite sex partners, have all the rights of such marriage, and conduct their lives without discrimination; and Be it further resovled that each conference will provide an ongoing, annual forum to educate congregations, clergy, and lay servants about the issues around gay marriage and have dialogue around the issue; and Be it futher resolved that each conference will have a diversity officer and team assigned to promote diversity, including racial, ethnic, nationality, gender, sexual‐orientation, gender identity, age, and difference in ability within each annual conference. Dated: Jan. 29, 2016 Submitted by: Rev. Dr. Wilfredo J. Baez Mailing address: 1637 Rita Road, Vestal, N.Y. 13850 Phone number: (607) 484‐9903 Email: revwillbaez@gmail.com UNY local church membership: Tabernacle UMC, Binghamton

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GC2016.4 – A Faithful Compromise: Providing Jurisdictional and Central Conference Authority to Resolve the Dilemma Regarding the Ordination of Self‐ Avowed Practicing Homosexuals Total # of Pages: 2 The Book of Discipline ¶¶27, 31, 101, 161F, 162J, 304.3, 2702.1 and 2702.4 Conference Committee/Agency: Jurisdictional and Central Conferences Financial Implications: No Global Implications: No Whereas, deep divisions are evident in The United Methodist Church community with respect to the question of whether to permit the ordination of self‐avowed practicing homosexuals; and Whereas, the unity of The United Methodist Church is threatened by such divisions; and Whereas, many effective and faithful potential clergypersons, homosexual, and otherwise, are choosing to enter other denominations as a direct result of the current United Methodist prohibition against the ordination of self‐avowed practicing homosexuals; and Whereas, people of faith can and do legitimately disagree concerning the proper interpretation and meaning of the theological and biblical bases underlying the statement currently found in The Book of Discipline that, “The practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching”[BOD ¶161(F)]; and Whereas, throughout the United States and in many parts of the central conferences, recognized civil liberty permits the practice of homosexuality; and Whereas, throughout The Book of Discipline the Church makes clear that civil liberties are to be respected, stating, “All persons, regardless of … sexual orientation, are entitled to have their human and civil rights ensured … ” [BOD ¶161(F)] and “Certain basic human rights and civil liberties are due all persons. We are committed to supporting those rights and liberties for all persons, regardless of sexual orientation.” [BOD ¶162(J)]; and Whereas, by permitting homosexuals to be ordained so long as they are not “self‐avowed” (as that term is currently defined) or “practicing” The Book of Discipline:  Contradicts its own assumption “ … that sexuality is God’s good gift to all persons.” [BOD ¶161(F)]  Encourages homosexual clergy to be dishonest as to their sexual orientation and their sexual practices;  Is inconsistent with the Church’s stated goal of granting equal rights regardless of sexual orientation [see BOD ¶162(J)] and implies that clergy are not entitled to the same equal rights as other members of the Church; and Whereas, central conferences are currently permitted to adapt particular sections of The Book of Discipline “…to more fruitfully accomplish our mission in various contexts” [BOD ¶101]; and

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Whereas, jurisdictional conferences are the equivalent bodies within the United States and should have the same right to adapt The Book of Discipline to more faithfully accomplish their mission within their contexts; and Whereas, Section IV. Article V [¶27] and Section V. Article IV. [¶31] of our constitution currently give to the General Conference the right to confer powers and duties to the jurisdictional and central conferences. Therefore be it resolved that ¶304.3 of The Book of Discipline is amended to read, “While persons set apart by the Church for ordained ministry are subject to all the frailties of the human condition and the pressures of society, they are required to maintain the highest standards of holy living in the world. The practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching. Therefore Self‐avowed practicing homosexuals are not to be certified as candidates, ordained as ministers, or appointed to serve in The United Methodist Church, except in jurisdictions or central conferences that have determined that self‐ avowed practicing homosexuals may be certified as candidates, ordained as ministers, or appointed to serve in The United Methodist Church.” And be it further resolved that the language in ¶2702.1, (a) and (b) of The Book of Discipline be amended as, “A bishop, clergy member of an annual conference (BOD ¶370), local pastor, clergy on honorable or administrative location, or diaconal minister may be tried when charged (subject to the statute of limitations in BOD ¶2702.4) with one or more the following offenses: (a) immorality including but not limited to: not being celibate in singleness or not faithful in marriage; (b) practices declared by The United Methodist Church to be incompatible with Christian teachings, including but not limited to: being a self‐avowed practicing homosexual in jurisdictions or central conferences that have not determined, pursuant to BOD ¶304.3, that self‐avowed practicing homosexuals may be certified as candidates, ordained as ministers, or appointed to serve in The United Methodist Church; or conducting ceremonies which celebrate homosexual unions; or performing same‐sex wedding ceremonies; … ” Dated: Feb. 13, 2015 Submitted by:

The Reconciling Team at Asbury First United Methodist Church c/o Rev. Dr. Stephen M. Cady II Mailing address: 1050 East Avenue Rochester, N.Y. 14607 Phone number: 585‐271‐1050 Fax number: 585‐271‐3743 Email: scady@asburyfirst.org UNY Local Church Membership: Pastor, Asbury First UMC

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GC2016.5 – A Faithful Compromise: Providing Jurisdictional and Central Conference Authority to Resolve the Dilemma Regarding Same‐Sex Marriage Total # of Pages: 2 The Book of Discipline ¶¶27, 31, 101, 161F, 162J, 341.6 and 2702.1(b) Conference Committee/Agency: Jurisdictional and Central Conferences Financial Implications: No Global Implications: No Whereas, deep divisions are evident in The United Methodist Church community with respect to the question of whether ministers should be permitted to conduct ceremonies that celebrate homosexual unions and same‐sex weddings or whether such ceremonies should be permitted in church facilities; and Whereas, such deep divisions are clearly demonstrated by the ever increasing number of incidents of ecclesial disobedience with respect to this issue resulting in public trials and diversion of resources from the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world; and Whereas, the unity of The United Methodist Church is threatened by such divisions; and Whereas, same‐sex marriage is now legal in more than 35 states in the U.S. and in many cases that legality was brought about by decisions of federal courts determining that any ban on same‐sex marriage denies a fundamental right to all same‐sex couples who seek to marry; and the fundamental civil liberty to marry regardless of sexual orientation is so fundamental that it cannot be denied by a vote of the people in the state; and Whereas, same‐sex marriage is also legal in a number of the countries within the central conferences; and Whereas, throughout The Book of Discipline the Church makes clear that:  “All persons, regardless of … sexual orientation, are entitled to have their human and civil rights ensured … ” [¶161(F)]  “We will seek to live together in Christian community, welcoming, forgiving and loving one another, as Christ has loved and accepted us. We implore families and churches not to reject or condemn lesbian and gay members and friends.” [¶161 (F)]  “Certain basic human rights and civil liberties are due all persons. We are committed to supporting those rights and liberties for all persons, regardless of sexual orientation.” [¶162 (J)]; and Whereas, people of faith can and do legitimately disagree concerning the proper interpretation and meaning of the theological and biblical bases underlying the proper stance with regard to this issue as set forth in The Book of Discipline; and Whereas, central conferences are currently permitted to adapt particular sections of The Book of Discipline “…to more fruitfully accomplish our mission in various contexts.” [¶101]; and

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Whereas, jurisdictional conferences are the equivalent bodies within the United States and should have the same right to adapt The Book of Discipline to more faithfully accomplish their mission within their contexts; and Whereas, Section IV. Article V [¶27] and Section V. Article IV. [¶31] of our constitution currently give to the General Conference the right to confer powers and duties to the jurisdictional and central conferences. Therefore be it resolved that ¶341.6 of The Book of Discipline be amended to read in its entirety as, “Ceremonies that celebrate homosexual unions shall not be conducted by our ministers and shall not be conducted in our churches,. except in jurisdictions or central conferences which have determined that the celebration of homosexual unions and/or performance of same‐sex wedding ceremonies may be conducted by ministers in that jurisdiction or central conference and/or may occur in churches within that jurisdiction or central conference. “Notwithstanding the foregoing, an individual minister shall not be required to celebrate homosexual unions or perform same‐sex wedding ceremonies merely because the minister is serving a church located in a jurisdiction or central conference that has permitted the celebration of homosexual unions or the performance of same‐sex wedding ceremonies by ministers within that jurisdiction or central conference.” And be it further resolved that the language in ¶2702.1(b) of The Book of Discipline be amended to read “practices declared by The United Methodist Church to be incompatible with Christian teachings, including but not limited to: being a self‐avowed practicing homosexual; or conducting ceremonies which celebrate homosexual unions; or performing same‐sex wedding ceremonies in jurisdictions or central conferences that have not determined, pursuant to ¶341.6, that the celebration of homosexual unions and/or the performance of same‐sex wedding ceremonies may be conducted by ministers and/or in churches in that jurisdiction or central conference.” Dated: Feb. 13, 2015 Submitted by:

The Reconciling Team at Asbury First United Methodist Church c/o Rev. Dr. Stephen M. Cady II Mailing address: 1050 East Avenue Rochester, N.Y. 14607 Phone number: (585) 271‐1050 Fax number: (585) 271‐3743 Email: scady@asburyfirst.org UNY Local Church Membership: Pastor, Asbury First UMC

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GC2016.6 – Human Sexuality Total Number of Pages: 3 The Book of Discipline ¶104, ¶105, ¶161F, ¶304.3, ¶310.2d, ¶613.1, ¶806.9, ¶2702 General Conference Committee/Agency: General Board of Church and Society Financial Implications: No Whereas, in ¶104, General Rules of The United Methodist Church, The Nature, Design, and General Rules of Our United States, 2. First of The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church 2012, John Wesley instructs us to do “no harm,” and further, Secondly that we should “do good,” especially to them that are of the household of faith or groaning to be”; and Whereas, we have witnessed the harm done to those who are not heterosexual, and to those who love them, by some members of our community in response to ¶161F, ¶2702, ¶613.19, ¶806.9, ¶304.3, and ¶310.2d of The Book of Discipline; and Whereas, in ¶105, our theological task is described as “both critical and constructive. It is critical in that we test various expressions of faith by asking: Are they true? Appropriate? Clear? Cogent? Credible? Are they based on love?” Further, it is “constructive in that every generation must appropriate creatively the wisdom of the past and seek God in their midst in order to think afresh about God, revelation, sin, redemption, worship, the church, freedom, justice, moral responsibility, and other significant theological concerns. Our summons is to understand and receive the gospel promises in our troubled and uncertain times;” and Whereas, in ¶105, we are also directed to be guided in this task by Scripture, read within the believing community, interpreted in the context of the whole, drawing upon “the careful historical, literary, and textual studies of recent years.” Further, while acknowledging the primacy of Scripture,... our attempts to grasp its meaning always involve tradition, experience, and reason;” and Whereas, in ¶105, we also are advised that “Our experience interacts with Scripture. We read Scripture in light of the conditions and events that help shape who we are, and we interpret our experience in terms of Scripture;” and Whereas, in ¶105, we are additionally advised to “…ask questions of faith and seek to understand God’s action and will” and, further, to “…relate our witness to the full range human knowledge, experience and service;” and Whereas, there, across the connection the United Methodist denomination has always recognized that we may not all have identical interpretations of scripture, and yet we often agree to disagree on those varying interpretations; and

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the practice of homosexuality and considers this practice incompatible with Christian teaching.We affirm that God’s grace is available to all. We will seek to live together in Christian

community, welcoming, forgiving, and loving one another, as Christ has loved and accepted us. We implore families and churches not to reject or condemn lesbian and gay members and friends to welcome all who come earnestly seeking a home in a Christian community. We commit ourselves to be in ministry for and with all persons.” and

Be it further resolved that BOD ¶2702 be amended to read “A bishop, clergy member of an Annual Conference (BOD ¶370), local pastor, clergy on honorable or administrative location, or diaconal minister may be tried when charged (subject to the statute of limitations in BOD ¶2702.4)* with one or more of the following offenses: (a) immorality including but not limited to, not being celibate in singleness or not faithful in a heterosexual marriage covenantal relationship; (b) practices declared by The United Methodist Church to be incompatible with Christian teachings, including but not limited to: being a self‐avowed practicing homosexual; or conducting ceremonies which celebrate homosexual unions; or performing same‐sex wedding ceremonies**; (c) (b) crime; (d) (c) dis‐obedience to the order and discipline of the United Methodist Church; (e) (d) dissemination of doctrines contrary to the established standards of doctrine of The United Methodist Church; (f) (e) relationships and/or behavior that undermines the ministry of another pastor; (g) (f) child abuse; (h) (g) sexual abuse; (i) (h) sexual misconduct or (j) (i) harassment, including, but not limited to racial and/or sexual harassment; or (k) (j) racial or gender discrimination.” and Be it further resolved that BOD ¶613.19 be deleted in its entirety; and Be it further resolved that BOD ¶806.9 be deleted in its entirety; and Be it further resolved that BOD ¶304.3 be amended to read, “While persons set apart by the church for ordained ministry are subject to all the frailties of the human condition and the pressures of society, they are required to maintain the highest standards of holy living in the world. The practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching. Therefore, self‐avowed practicing homosexuals

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are not to be certified as candidates, ordained as ministers, or appointed to serve in The United Methodist Church.2” , and Be it further resolved that BOD ¶310.2d be amended to read “agree for the sake of the mission of Jesus Christ in the world and the most effective witness of the gospel, and in consideration of their influence as clergy, to make a complete dedication of themselves to the highest ideals of the Christian life as set forth in BOD ¶103‐105; 160‐166. To this end that shall agree to exercise responsible self‐control by personal habits conducive to bodily health, mental and emotional maturity, fidelity in marriage covenantal relationship and celibacy in singleness, social responsibility, and growth in grace and the knowledge and love of God.3 Where possible, the local church is encouraged to assist candidates with the expenses of candidacy.” Dated: Feb. 17, 2015 Submitted by: Mary Jane Russell Mailing address: 1 Fox Run Lane #630 Orchard Park, N.Y. 14127‐3173 Phone number: (716) 646‐6376 Email: wjmjrussell@gmail.com UNY Local Church Membership: Professing member of Orchard Park UMC

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GC2016.7 – Prayer And Support For Members Of The Armed Forces And Veterans Number of Pages: 2

The Book of Resolutions #5061; The Book of Discipline ¶510.2(a) General Conference Committee/Agency: General Board of Church and Society

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Rationale: In ¶510.2(a) of The Book of Discipline it states, “Resolutions are official expressions of The United Methodist Church for eight years following their adoption, after which time they shall be deemed to have expired unless readopted.” Because of this statement Resolution #5061 would expire in 2016. The 2008 General Conference expressed its concern for members of the military and veterans by adopting Resolution #5061 Prayer and Support for Member of the Armed Forces and Veterans as published in The Book of Resolutions and reads as follows: “Whereas, our Social Principles state that war is incompatible with the teachings and example of Christ (BOD ¶165C); and Whereas, the pervasiveness of violence and the threat of violence in social ordering on the local, national, and international levels present conscientious Christians with profound challenges in living out the Church’s rejection of war and violence; and Whereas, reflecting these challenges, our Social Principles state that we “support and extend the ministry of the Church to those persons who conscientiously oppose all war, or any particular war, and who therefore refuse to serve in the armed forces or to cooperate with systems of military conscription,” and that we “also support and extend the Church’s ministry to those persons who conscientiously choose to serve in the armed forces or to accept alternative service” (¶164I, 2008 Book of Discipline); and Whereas, United Methodist men and women have served in various capacities in the armed forces and need the acceptance and pastoral ministry of the Church, regardless of the Church’s view of the wisdom or moral justification of the military operations into which national political leadership sent them; and Whereas, the hardships and risks faced by members of the armed forces and the separations inherent in military service impact their families and especially their children; and Whereas, many of those who serve in the military return with physical or emotional injuries, some of which may persist throughout life or first become apparent many years after their return from service; and Whereas, expenditures for medical and readjustment services and the needs of military families should be recognized as a cost of war and an obligation of society as a whole; and Whereas, many military veterans return with experiences which could be an asset in the ministries of the Church, for example, insights arising from the direct experience of military life and war, the perspective gained from having faced one’s own mortality, and an understanding of disciplined commitment to a team of people who depend on one another;

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Therefore be it resolved that the 2008 General Conference of the United Methodist Church honors, supports, and upholds in our prayers those men and women who serve in our armed services and, in addition, honors and supports those United Methodist clergy who serve as chaplains; and Be it further resolved that the Church commits itself to extend its pastoral ministry to members of the armed forces and their families during their time of service and after their return; and Be it further resolved that we call upon national governments to fully provide medical care and other benefits that promote the welfare of military veterans and their reintegration into civilian society; and Be it further resolved that we call upon our churches to extend a welcome home to persons who return from service in the armed forces, to respect their stories and interpretations of their experiences, and to value and encourage expression of their potential contributions to the ministry of our churches; and Be it further resolved that we call upon our churches and members to pray for persons serving in the armed forces and their families, to pray for persons whom circumstances have caused us to relate to as enemies, to pray for other persons for whom war has caused suffering, and to pray for peace.” Whereas, ¶510.2(a), 2012 Book of Discipline, provides that resolutions of the General Conference are official expressions of The United Methodist Church for eight years following their adoption, after which time they shall be deemed to have expired unless readopted; and Whereas, the need to pray for and support members of the armed forces and veterans and to value the potential contributions of veterans in our churches is ongoing. Therefore be it resolved that the 2016 General Conference readopt Resolution #5061. Dated: Feb. 15, 2015Submitted by: Bruce McDaniel Mailing address: 1709 Blossom Road, Rochester, N.Y. 14610 Phone number: (585) 482‐5314 Email: bruceimcdaniel@earthlink.net UNY membership: Member of Covenant United Methodist Church, Rochester

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GC2016.8 – Disaffiliation for Reason Of Conscience Total # of Pages: 3 The Book of Discipline Paragraphs: New ¶¶361.3‐4, 2548‐2552 and Financial Implications: None Global Implications: Yes Rationale: Despite efforts to preserve unity in the Church, irreconcilable differences persist regarding the issue of homosexuality. There are people of honest and good conscience on both sides. The Church needs to value the consciences of our people and provide an honorable way for those whose consciences are violated to disaffiliate without the loss of property and in a ministry‐affirming way. For forty years the General Conference has consistently maintained that the practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching. In spite of this, there are local churches and ordained ministers for whom the position taken by General Conference violates their conscience. In addition and contrary to these General Conference decisions there are conferences, Bishops, and churches who are openly violating church law and causing a battle of conscience with other United Methodist churches and members. Irreconcilable differences persist, diverting time and energy from our central mission of making disciples. Whereas, The United Methodist Church General Conferences have through 40 years of holy conferencing repeatedly upheld its position on homosexuality – a position which has settled repeatedly on a traditional view of marriage and sexuality while simultaneously striving to be a welcoming and loving church to those who may disagree; and Whereas, The United Methodist Church understands that other denominations, churches, clergy, and members may believe differently; and Whereas, throughout Christian history different denominations of the Christian faith have developed as a means to organize and worship differently within the Body of Christ; and Whereas, we have strived to be in ministry with those that disagree with The United Methodist Church’s positions, we have chosen to follow our beliefs and doctrine for our Christian denomination; and Whereas, our faith calls us to be unified in heart, mind and spirit with the teaching of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; and Whereas, we realize not all Christians agree with our positions but we pray that they will accept and respect our right and our choice to believe as we do; and Whereas, we do not want to cause any further harm to or between people of good conscience on both sides of the issue; and Whereas, members on both sides of the issue love their churches and their pastors and do not want to lose them; and

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Whereas, both sides of the debate would like to part amicably instead of being forced into a bitter battle; and Whereas, churches have assets and pastors have pensions; and Whereas, The United Methodist Church is just one denomination within the Body of Christ – it is a church that would prefer an amicable separation where Christian brothers and sisters of good conscience, on either side, can receive their inheritance and choose their own path forward with our blessings, our love, and our prayers for happiness and success. Therefore be it resolved that the Upper New York Annual Conference session petitions the General Conference that the following paragraphs be added to The Book of Discipline; Add a new ¶2548 as follows: ¶2548. Surrender of Charter of Local Church and Disaffiliation For Reasons Of Conscience – Because of the current deep conflict over the church’s position on the practice of homosexuality and the blessing of homosexual unions, a local church may, after at least 90 days of study, surrender its charter from The United Methodist Church and disaffiliate upon the affirmative vote of two‐thirds (66.7%) of the church's professing members present and voting at a duly called church conference affirming the local church's declaration that for reasons of conscience, witness, or mission it can better serve Christ and his kingdom by not being affiliated with The United Methodist Church and its annual conference. Upon such surrender and disaffiliation, the local church shall be released from the provisions of BOD ¶2501 and shall retain full rights to its property and funds, provided that any debts upon such property and any other debts payable by that local church are assumed by that local church. In order to be released from the trust clause and maintain its property, the local church must repay to the annual conference any money invested by the conference in that local church through grants or loans during the previous five years. The amount to be repaid shall include any payments made to the local church’s clergy by the annual conference, such as salary support, but shall not include subsidies to provide health insurance. Furthermore, the local church shall pay to the annual conference its current year’s apportionments in full and an additional sum equal to two times the current year’s apportionments. In the event of such proposed disaffiliation, officials of The United Methodist Church shall facilitate the orderly and timely administration of this process. Renumber following paragraphs from existing BOD ¶2548‐2552., and Be it further resolved that a subparagraph be added to BOD ¶361: ¶361.3. Withdrawal for Reasons of Conscience – Any clergy member in good standing a) serving a local church which votes to surrender its charter and disaffiliate under BOD ¶2548, or b) wishing to withdraw because of irreconcilable conflict for reasons of conscience with the provisions of The United Methodist Church The Book of Discipline on the practice of homosexuality and the blessing of homosexual unions, shall be granted withdrawal from the annual conference upon surrender of certifications of ordination and/or conference membership and a written request to withdraw. The withdrawing clergy person shall be entitled to the full pension credit they have earned up to the time of withdrawal. Renumber following sub‐paragraphs from existing BOD ¶361.3‐4.

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Dated: Feb. 16, 2015 Submitted by: Rev. Merrill S. Bender Mailing address: 8955 Lower Lake Rd. Barker, N.Y. 14012 Phone number: 716‐795‐3875 Email: merrill2012@gmail.com UNY local church membership: County Line United Methodist Church, Lyndonville, N.Y.

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GC2016.9 – Cross Referencing The Book of Discipline with The Book of Resolution Total Number of Pages: 2 The Book of Discipline: ¶510.2a General Church Budget Implications: No General Conference Committee/Agency: The United Methodist Publishing House Global Implications: Will change the formatting for all future publications of The Book of Discipline Rationale: This petition is to help make both The Book of Discipline and The Book of Resolutions easier to use by readers and researchers; and, will help United Methodists better understand the interconnectedness of these two important books of our United Methodist polity and faith. Whereas, The Book of Discipline “is the most current statement of how United Methodists agree to live their lives together. It reflects our understanding of the Church and articulates the mission of The United Methodist Church: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The Discipline defines what is expected of its laity and clergy as they seek to be effective witnesses in the world as a part of the whole body of Christ.” (Episcopal Greetings, The Book of Discipline); and Whereas, The Book of Resolutions contains:  “Official policy statements for guiding all the work and ministry of The United Methodist Church on approximately 200 subjects  Educational resources for The United Methodist Church on important issues affecting the lives of people and all God’s creation  Guides and models for helping United Methodist members and groups relate a lively biblical faith to action in daily life  Resource materials for persons preparing public statements about United Methodist concerns on current social issues” (User’s Guide,The Book of Resolutions); and Whereas, making these resources available are done so at cost by the United Methodist Publishing House; and Whereas, making these resources as accessible and as easy to use as possible will help United Methodists to become more familiar with the Wesleyan way of life and prepared to both become and “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” Therefore be it resolved that the following sentences be inserted in BOD ¶510.2a of the United Methodist The Book of Discipline: a) “All valid resolutions of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church shall be published in each edition of The Book of Resolutions. There shall be a complete subject index and index of Scripture passages to all valid resolutions of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church in each edition of The Book of Resolutions. Every resolution that corresponds to a paragraph in The Book of Discipline shall be listed by number and title at the end of the corresponding Disciplinary subsection to which it relates. In the case of electronic publications, such as, but not limited to, e‐books and online versions, the references to resolutions within The

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Book of Discipline should act as hyperlinks to the text of those resolutions. Resolutions are official expressions of The United Methodist Church for eight years following their adoption, after which time they shall be deemed to have expired unless readopted. Those that have expired shall not be printed in subsequent editions of The Book of Resolutions. The Book of Resolutions shall be made available on the official website of The United Methodist Church”. Dated: Feb. 17, 2015 Submitted by: Rev. Steven C. Clunn Mailing address: 307 Yoakum Parkway #225 Alexandria, VA 22304 Phone number: (518) 878‐6737 Email: sclunn@yahoo.com UNY local church membership: Extension Ministry appointment to the Methodist Federation for Social Action

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GC2016.10 – Reconciliation Total # of Pages: 3 The Book of Discipline ¶4, 161F, 214 – 242, 304.3, 370 and 2702.1 Conference Committee/Agency: Jurisdictional and Central Conferences Financial Implications: No, other than incidental administrative expenses Global Implications: No Rationale: Amend The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church to bring it into greater consistency with God’s love for us, as expressed in the Bible and experienced by our receipt of His grace; to help us in our struggle to love God with the completeness called for in the Bible; and to strengthen our love for each other and our neighbors as a response to the love and grace that we continually receive from God. Whereas, the Scriptures teach us that our first obligation as Christians is to love the Lord our God with all our heart and soul and might (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 22:37; Mark 12:29; Luke 10:27); and Whereas, the Scriptures provide us with the explanation for this obligation, that “God is love” (1 John 4:8); and Whereas, the Scriptures make it clear that we cannot love God unless we “love our neighbors as [we love] ourselves” (Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 22:38; Mark 12:31; Luke 10:27, 29‐37; 1 John 4:20‐21); and Whereas, the Scriptures teach us that we are all the same in God’s sight (1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 5:6; 6:15); and Whereas, the Scriptures admonish us not to be judgmental of each other (Matthew 7:1‐2; Luke 6:37) because judgment belongs to God (Ezekiel 20:35‐36; Romans 2:1‐5, 16); and Whereas, in The Constitution [of The United Methodist Church], Division One, ¶4 Article IV, The United Methodist Church has declared itself to be a part of “the church universal, which is one Body in Christ;” and Whereas, in accordance with The Constitution [of The United Methodist Church] Division One, ¶4 Article IV, and in accordance ¶214‐242 of The Book of Discipline, all baptized persons are invited into the membership of, and participation in, the mission and ministries of The United Methodist Church; to receive the blessings and graces which God provides through His Church; and to enter into the discipleship “of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world;” and Whereas, in ¶161F, 304.3, and 2702.1 of The Book of Discipline, there are judgmental statements concerning certain specific conducts and/or practices, judging (contrary to the cited Scriptures), identifying, and describing these conducts and/or practices as being “incompatible with Christian teachings;” and Whereas, in violation of The Constitution and other parts of The Book of Discipline, members of The United Methodist Church who are said, thought, and/or judged to be involved in the conducts and/or practices identified in ¶ 161F, 304.3, and 2702.1 as being “incompatible with Christian teachings,” are

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relegated to “second class membership” by being denied and proscribed from ordination into the ministry of, and from marriage to persons of their choice in, the church of which they are members; Therefore be it resolved that the judgmental phrase “incompatible with Christian teachings” and all verbiage immediately related thereto, ¶161F of The Book of Discipline; be deleted as follows, “Human Sexuality ‐ We affirm that sexuality is God’s good gift to all persons. We call everyone to responsible stewardship of this sacred gift. Although all persons are sexual beings whether or not they are married, sexual relations are affirmed only with the covenant of monogamous, heterosexual marriage. We deplore all forms of commercialization, abuse, and exploitation of sex. We call for strict global enforcement of laws prohibiting the sexual exploitation of children and for adequate protection, guidance, and counseling for abused children. All persons, regardless of age, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation, are entitled to have their human and civil rights ensured and to be protected against violence. The Church should support the family in providing age‐appropriate education regarding sexuality to children, youth, and adults. “…We affirm that all persons are individuals of sacred worth, created in the image of God. All persons need the ministry of the Church in their struggles for human fulfillment, as well as the spiritual and emotional care of a fellowship that enables reconciling relationships with God, with others, and with self. The United Methodist Church does not condone the practice of homosexuality and considers this practice incompatible with Christian teaching. We affirm that God’s grace is available to all.”, and Be it further resolved that the judgmental phrase “incompatible with Christian teachings,” and all verbiage immediately related thereto, be deleted from ¶304.3 of The Book of Discipline; “While persons set apart by the Church for ordained ministry are subject to all the frailties of the human condition and the pressures of society, they are required to maintain the highest standards of holy living in the world. The practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching. Therefore self‐avowed practicinghomosexuals are not to be certified as candidates, ordained as ministers, or appointed to serve in The United Methodist Church; and Be it further resolved that ¶2702.1 of The Book of Discipline be amended to read “A bishop, clergy member of conference (¶ 370), local pastor, clergy on honorable or administrative location, or diaconal minister may be tried when charged (subject to the statute of limitations in ¶ 2702.4) with none or more of the following offenses: (a) immorality including but not limited to, not being celibate in singleness or not faithful in a heterosexual marriage; (b) practices declared by The United Methodist Church to be incompatible with Christian teachings, including but not limited to being a self‐avowed avowed practicing homosexual; or conducting ceremonies which celebrate homosexual unions; or performing same sex wedding ceremonies; (c) (b) crime; (d) (c) disobedience to the order and discipline of The United Methodist Church; (e) (d) dissemination of doctrines contrary to the established standards of doctrine of The United Methodist Church; (f) (e) relationships and/or behavior that undermines the ministry of another pastor; (g) (f) child abuse; (h) (g) sexual abuse; (i) (h) sexual misconduct; or (j) (i) harassment, including, but not limited to racial and/or sexual harassment; or (k) (j) racial or gender discrimination.” Dated: Jan. 27, 2015

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Submitted by: Jim Gratton, Chair, Leadership Council of the Plattsburgh United Methodist Church Mailing address: 216 Fiske Road, West Chazy, N.Y. 12992 Phone number: (518) 493‐2918 Email: gratton216@gmail.com Kay Washbourne, chair, Lay Member to UNYAC Vivian Melin, Local Church Reconciling Ministries 7645 state Route 9 3415 state Route 9 Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 Peru, N.Y. 12972 Phone number: (518) 563‐2387 Phone number: (518) 563‐1242 Email: khwashbourne@gmail.com Email: vmelin@aol.com

Rev. Philip Richards, Pastor Plattsburgh United Methodist Church 127 Beekman St. Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 Phone number: (518) 563‐2992 Fax: (518) 563‐9826 Email: chadmin@plattsburghumc.org

Julius Archibald, Professing member Plattsburgh United Methodist Church 90 Park Ave. Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 Phone number: (518) 561‐4395 Fax: (518) 561‐4395 Email: archibja@plattsburgh.edu

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GC2016.11 – Removing Hurtful Language Total # of Pages: 1 The Book of Discipline ¶161F Conference Committee/Agency: Financial Implications: No Global Implications: No Whereas, to date, no peer reviewed protocols are endorsed by which one can change sexual orientation; and Whereas, to date, no scholar has provided a method hermeneutic by which the Bible can be taught as wrong about slavery, wrong about the rights of women, wrong about a heliocentric universe, wrong about the age of the earth, wrong about multiple marriage, wrong about evolution, wrong about the cause of leprosy, and wrong about eating shrimp … but right about homosexuality; and Whereas, human acts causing no harm to any person, including one’s self, family, community, faith, or vocation can hardly be called sinful; and Whereas, gay people who have been rejected experience real and lasting harm (verified by many peer reviewed medical and psychological journals); and Whereas, there is increasing agreement that being gay is not incompatible with Christian teaching; and Whereas, our church stands, and grievously so, at the brink of breaking asunder over a matter unlikely to be resolved anytime soon. Therefore be it resolved that The Book of Discipline delete the following words from ¶161F, “The United Methodist Church does not condone the practice of homosexuality and considers this practice incompatible with Christian teaching.” Dated: Feb. 15, 2015 Submitted by: Rev. Stephen Heiss Mailing address: 226 Stevens Rd. Binghamton N.Y. 13903 Phone number: (607) 427‐9756 Email: stephenheiss@gmail.com UNY local church membership: clergy retired, Tabernacle United Methodist Church

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GC2016.12 – Licensed Pastors Right to be Elected as Clergy Delegates of General Conference, Jurisdictional Conference and Central Conference and Vote on the Constitution Number of Pages: 2 The Book of Discipline ¶32, 35, 162, 164.B, 316, 327, 333, 340.2, 344.4, 370, 502, 586.4, 602.1 and 634.1 Conference Committee/Agency: Annual Conferences Financial Implications: No Whereas, the General Conference and The Book of Discipline are the means of the United Methodist political system and ¶164.B of The Book of Discipline supports political responsibility, reminding us that, “The strength of a political system depends upon the full and willing participation of its citizens.” and Whereas, we view The United Methodist Church as being an active society and affirm that local pastors are deserving of a voice within their society, according to BOD ¶162, which states, “The rights and privileges of a society bestows upon or withholds from those who comprise it indicate the relative esteem in which that society holds particular persons and groups of persons. We affirm all persons are equally valuable in the sight of God. We therefore work toward societies in which each person's value is recognized, maintained and strengthened.” and Whereas, 379 out of 666 (or 56.9 percent) active clergy of the Upper New York Clergy are local licensed pastors (2013 statistics from General Council of Finance and Administration) and the number of local licensed pastors continues to grow within the connection (we have 46,049 active clergy with 30,877 non‐elders or 67 percent are local pastors according to GCFA 2013), and within the connection these pastors serve 60 percent of our local churches, and Whereas, according to BOD ¶316, all licensed pastors are to perform the same responsibilities as those listed in BOD ¶340.2, where it states, “Licensed pastors share with the elders the responsibilities and duties of a pastor for this fourfold ministry, within the context of their appointment,” therefore having to adhere and abide by The Book of Discipline; and Whereas, BOD ¶164.A states, “We hold governments responsible for the protection of the rights of the people to free and fair elections … ”, as well as, “The form and the leaders of all governments should be determined by exercise of the right to vote guarantee to all adult citizens.” And since the General Conference is the governing body of the United Methodist Church and since not all members are given the right to be a delegate at General Conference; and Whereas, BOD ¶502 states, “The voting membership of the General Conference shall consist of: a) An equal number of clergy and lay delegates elected by the annual conferences as provided in the Discipline.” and Clergy has been defined in ¶602.1 as “The clergy membership of an annual conference (BOD ¶370) shall consist of deacons and elders in full connection (BOD ¶333), provisional members (BOD ¶327), associate members, and affiliate members (BOD ¶344.4, 586.4) and local pastors under full‐ time and part‐time appointment to a pastoral charge (BOD ¶317). (See also, BOD ¶32.)” and Therefore be it resolved that BOD ¶602.1.b should be changed to read “Provisional clergy members shall have the right to vote in the annual conference on all matters except including constitutional

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amendments, election of clergy delegates to the general and jurisdictional or central conferences and except for matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy.”, and Be it further resolved that BOD ¶602.1.c should be changed to read “Associate and affiliate clergy members shall have the right to vote in the annual conference on all matters except including constitutional amendments, election of clergy delegates to the general and jurisdictional or central conferences, and except matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy…” and Be it further resolved that BOD ¶602.1.d be changed to read, “Full‐time and part‐time local pastors under appointment to a pastoral charge shall have the right to vote in the annual conference on all matters except including constitutional amendments; election of delegates to the general and jurisdictional or central conferences and except in matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy as long as the local pastors have met two criteria: they have, by either of two options as determined by the annual conference, completed the constitutionally specified level of education; and they have been appointed by the bishop and served for two consecutive years, immediately preceding the election, during which time no withdrawal of the appointed status has occurred. When local pastors are members of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, they have the right to vote at clergy session on matters of ordination, character, and conference relations of clergy (¶ 634.1), and Be it further resolved that BOD ¶35. Article IV be changed to read, “The clergy delegates to the General Conference and to the jurisdictional or central conference shall be elected from the clergy members in full connection, provisional clergy members, associate and affiliate clergy members, and full‐time and part‐time local pastors who have completed their educational requirements and have served at least two years prior to election appointed by the bishop, and shall be elected by the clergy members of the annual conference or provisional annual conference who are deacons and elders in full connection, associate members, and those provisional members who have completed all of their educational requirements and local pastors who have completed course of study or an M. Div. degree and have served a minimum of two consecutive years under appointment immediately preceding the election. Dated: Feb. 16, 2015 Submitted by: Melissa M. K. McCarthy Mailing address: 3939 Arquint Road, Vernon Center, N.Y. 13477 Phone number: (518) 231‐0693 Email: mmkmccarthy@gmail.com UNY local church membership: Local pastor serving Vernon Center United Methodist Church Submitted by: Gary Kubitz Mailing address: 36 Spring St., Afton, N.Y. 13730 Phone number: (607) 639‐2692 Email: kubi514@yahoo.com UNY local church membership: Local pastor serving Afton UMC and Bainbridge UMC Submitted by: Martha Fischer Mailing address: 74 West Main Street, Mohawk, N.Y. 13407 Phone number: (315) 219‐5098 UNY local church membership: Retired elder Living Waters Parish

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GC2016.13 – Divest from Caterpillar, Motorola Solutions, and Hewlett Packard after years of corporate engagement Total Number of Pages: 3 The Book of Discipline ¶717 General Conference Committee/Agency: Committee on Finance and Administration Financial Implications: No Whereas, United Methodists have engaged Caterpillar for 10 years, Motorola Solutions for nine years, and Hewlett Packard for seven years, and have asked them to end their involvement with Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land (https://www.kairosresponse.org/uploads/UM CorpEngagement 2004‐ 11.pdf); and Whereas, every United Methodist General Conference for more than 40 years has endorsed calls for just and lasting peace in Israel/Palestine and an end to all military sales to the region; and Whereas, The United Methodist Book of Discipline states: "The boards and agencies are to give careful consideration to shareholder advocacy, including advocacy of corporate disinvestment." (The Book of Discipline, ¶717); and Whereas, ongoing military occupation and expanding Israeli settlements on Palestinian lands have deepened a system that dehumanizes Palestinians and Israelis; and Whereas, more than 3,000 Palestinian Christians have implored Christians everywhere to put actions behind their words to end Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land; and Whereas, The United Methodist Church has been specifically asked by Palestinian Christian leaders to oppose human rights violations (http://kairospalestine.ps/content/kairos‐document); (https://www.kairosresponse.org/Palest Christns Ltr Apr2012.html); and Whereas, Caterpillar provides Israel with militarized bulldozers and earth‐moving equipment, that are used to uproot olive groves, demolish Palestinian homes, construct settlements, and build segregated roads and the separation barrier on occupied land; and Whereas, Motorola Solutions provides surveillance systems for Israeli settlements, military bases, and the separation wall, as well as communication devices for the Israeli military; and Whereas, Hewlett Packard provides data storage for settlements, manages information technology for the Israeli Navy, and provides biometric monitoring of checkpoints inside the West Bank; and Whereas, there has been no meaningful progress with the companies and no indication of any willingness to change their involvement in Israel’s occupation; and Whereas, three United Methodist conferences – New York, Northern Illinois, and West Ohio – have divested their stock in companies invested in the occupation of the West Bank and have suffered no losses to their portfolios or accusations of fiduciary impropriety; and

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Whereas, numerous other conferences have passed divestment resolutions, including: Baltimore‐ Washington, California‐Pacific, California‐Nevada, Detroit, Minnesota, New England, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountain, Upper New York (R2013.2), and Virginia; and Whereas, other denominations such as the Presbyterian Church USA, Society of Friends (Quakers), Mennonite Central Committee, and some United Church of Christ conferences have passed similar divestment resolutions and have divested without suffering financial harm; Whereas, in 2014 the Luxembourg national pension fund FDC announced it was barring Motorola Solutions from its investments because of its involvement with human rights violations in the occupied territories; Whereas, Caterpillar has refused a request from the United Methodist General Board of Pension and Health Benefits to sign the “UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights” also known as the "Ruggie Principles;" and Whereas, General Conference 2012 called on all United Methodist boards and agencies “to prayerfully consider” divestment from companies that refuse to sign these principles; and Whereas, we categorically denounce all forms of anti‐Semitism, whether directed toward Arabs or Jews, and any and all attempts to diminish the historical suffering of the Jewish people or the Palestinian people, and we seek justice for both Israelis and Palestinians; and Whereas, divestment is aimed not at Israel itself, but at ending the occupation of land beyond its internationally recognized borders; and Whereas, we denounce violence and terror tactics by all parties in the Middle East conflict and commend non‐violent means of achieving peace; and Whereas, all UMC mission personnel who have served in the occupied territories since the 1990s support divestment from these three companies. (https://www.kairosresponse.org/UMC_Missionaries_Divestment.html). There for be it resolved that General Conference directs all boards and agencies of The United Methodist Church to take action to divest promptly from Caterpillar, Motorola Solutions, and Hewlett Packard and continues to exclude these companies until they end their involvement with the Israeli occupation. Dated: Jan. 29, 2015 Submitted by: The Upper New York Task Force on Peace with Justice in Palestine/Israel Co‐chair: Leah Mae Carlisle Mailing address: 437 Lachenauer Dr. Watertown, N.Y. 13601 Phone number: (315) 782‐5611 Email: leahtomc@verizon.net UNY Local Church Membership: Asbury UMC, Watertown

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Co‐chair: Linda Bergh Mailing address: 116 Edna Road Syracuse, N.Y. 13205 Phone number: (315) 492‐8507 Email: lindagarybergh@gmail.com UNY Local Church Membership: Belleview Heights UMC, Syracuse Co‐chair: Karen Peterson Mailing address: 116 Greenridge Dr. Horseheads, N.Y. 14845 Phone number: (607) 739‐3141 Email: dpeterson1@stny.rr.com UNY Local Church Membership: Horseheads UMC, Horseheads Endorsed by members of the Upper New York Conference Task Force on Peace with Justice in Palestine/Israel Hudda Aswad Thomas D. Carlisle Elaine Chorley Rev. Gary Doupe Linda Fiske Rev. Dr. Thom White Wolf Fassett George Homanich Judy Homanich Rev. Alan Kinney Arlene Lundquest Rev. Duane Priset Dianne Roe Christine Root Rev. Merle Showers Susanne Wilkowski Beth Woolever Endorsed by the Upper New York Conference Social Holiness Team Chair: The Rev. Alan Kinney, Chair Mailing address: 943 Palmer Ave. Schenectady, N.Y. 12309 ‐6216 Phone number: (518) 374‐4306 Email: akinney3@twcny.rr.com UNY Local Church Membership: Eastern Parkway UMC

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GC2016.14 – Establishing a Screen to Remove and Avoid Investments in Illegal Settlements on Occupied Land Total Number of Pages: 3 The Book of Discipline ¶717, 165D General Conference Committee/Agency: GC Board of Church and Society Financial Implications: No Whereas, the occupying power in a foreign territory is prohibited from moving its own population onto land that is occupied (Article 49, Geneva Convention IV); and Whereas, segregated communities established by the occupying power on occupied land in violation of the Geneva Conventions are commonly referred to as “illegal settlements;” and Whereas, a business operating in an illegal settlement pays taxes to the settlement and strengthens its economic base, takes advantage of land unlawfully seized from others and is complicit in the occupying power’s violations of human rights and international law; and Whereas, the UN Global Compact calls on companies to “make sure they are not complicit in human rights abuses” (unglobalcompact.org); and Whereas, the United Methodist General Conference 2012 encouraged companies “to honor and promote human rights and the dignity of human life consistent with the 10 principles of the United Nations Global Compact” (http://www.umc.org/what‐we‐believe/investment‐ethics); and Whereas, The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church 2012 discourages investment in companies “that appear likely, directly or indirectly, to support the racial discrimination, violation of human rights...” (¶717); and Whereas, both the Hague Conventions of 1907 and the Fourth Geneva Convention forbid exploitation of the natural resources of an occupied people; and Whereas, settlement companies often exploit resources in occupied territories by mining, diverting water, and polluting agricultural land; and Whereas, the United Methodist General Board of Pension and Health Benefits is a founding signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment, through which signatories agree to consider environmental and social, as well as governance issues in investment decisions. (www.unpri.org); and Whereas, our Social Principles declare, “We denounce as immoral an ordering of life that perpetuates injustice and impedes the pursuit of peace.” (UMC Social Principles, "The World Community” ¶165.D); and Whereas, the presence of illegal settlements on occupied land perpetuates injustice and impedes the pursuit of peace.

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Therefore be it resolved that the General Conference directs all General Boards and Agencies of The United Methodist Church to apply a screen that excludes investment in companies with involvement in illegal settlements by: 1. Having a physical presence or a subsidiary in an illegal settlement, or 2. Providing support services to an illegal settlement, or 3. Contributing to the financing or building of illegal settlements; and Be it further resolved that a physical presence is defined as having a factory, processing center, sales outlet, subsidiary, or warehouse in a settlement; support services include data storage, electronic security, waste removal, and other activities that help sustain the settlement; and financing or building includes providing or underwriting loans or providing materials, supervision or labor for the construction of settlements. Dated: Feb. 5, 2015 Submitted by: The Upper New York Task Force on Peace with Justice in Palestine/Israel Co‐chair: Leah Mae Carlisle Mailing address: 437 Lachenauer Drive Watertown, N.Y. 13601 Phone number: (315) 782‐5611 Email: leahtomc@verizon.net UNY Local Church Membership: Asbury UMC, Watertown Co‐chair: Linda Bergh Mailing address: 116 Edna Road Syracuse, N.Y. 13205 Phone number: (315) 492‐8507 Email: lindagarybergh@gmail.com UNY Local Church Membership: Belleview Heights UMC, Syracuse Co‐chair: Karen Peterson Mailing address: 116 Greenridge Drive Horseheads, N.Y. 14845 Phone number: (607) 739‐3141 Email: dpeterson1@stny.rr.com UNY Local Church Membership: Horseheads UMC, Horseheads Endorsed by members of the Upper New York Conference Task Force on Peace with Justice in Palestine/Israel Hudda Aswad Thomas D. Carlisle Elaine Chorley Rev. Gary Doupe Linda Fiske Rev. Dr. Thom White Wolf Fassett

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George Homanich Judy Homanich Rev. Alan Kinney Arlene Lundquest Rev. Duane Priset Dianne Roe Christine Root Rev. Merle Showers Susanne Wilkowski Beth Woolever February 12, 2015 Endorsed by the Upper New York Conference Social Holiness Team Chair: The Rev. Alan Kinney, Chair Mailing address: 943 Palmer Ave. Schenectady, N.Y. 12309 ‐6216 Phone number: (518) 374‐4306 Email: akinney3@twcny.rr.com UNY Local Church Membership: Eastern Parkway UMC

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GC2016.15 – Opposition to Torture Number of Pages: 2

2008 [2012] Book of Resolutions #6120 [6148], Book of Discipline ¶510.2(a) General Conference Committee/Agency: General Board on Church and Society

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Rationale: In ¶510.2(a) of The Book of Discipline it states, “Resolutions are official expressions of The United Methodist Church for eight years following their adoption, after which time they shall be deemed to have expired unless readopted.” Because of this statement, Resolution #6148 would expire in 2016. Whereas, recent revelations in the press and at congressional hearings show that torture is still taking place; and Whereas, the 2008 General Conference, in Resolution #6120 [reprinted as #6148 in the 2012 Book of Resolutions] says, “Among the most significant of human rights is the right to security of person, which includes the right not to be tortured.” and Whereas, the Resolution #6120 further states: Our commitment to human rights is grounded in the conviction that each and every human life is sacred. This theme wends its way throughout our Scriptures, in the creation stories as well as in Jesus’ teaching and ministry. Among the most significant of human rights is the right to security of person, which includes the right not to be tortured. Yet around the world today, there are countless number persons suffering shocking and morally intolerable treatment at the hands of those acting, all too often, on behalf of their governments. Such torture violates the basic dignity of the human person that all religions, in their highest ideals, hold dear. It degrades everyone involved; policy makers, perpetrators, and victims. Therefore, The United Methodist Church: 1. Opposes the use of torture and all forms of cruel, inhuman, or degrading interrogations by all agencies, employees, or agents of all governments anywhere in the worl; 2. Supports the application of the Geneva Conventions to all enemy soldiers and the humane treatment with due process for all combatants held by both government and non‐ goverment forces anywhere in the world; 3. Supports principles as contained in documents such as the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States that call for judicial review and legislative oversight over executive branch operations relating to counter terrorism and domestic surveillance programs, both classified and publicly acknowledged, and similar documents in other countries; and 4. Endorses legislative and judicial remedies for the use of torture and illegal detention by agencies of all governments, such as appointment of special counsels, open hearings, appropriate investigation, and legislation outlawing the use of “extraordinary rendition” and extraterritorial prison facilities.

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As in the case of conscientious objectors, the United Methodist Church expresses support for the principled refusal on grounds of conscience by military intelligence, and other personnel who are asked to participate in coercive and/or covert detention of prisoners. The United Methodist Church’s Board of Church and Society and all other church boards and agencies are authorized to express support for the protection of the right of privacy for all citizens against unwarranted intrusion by their government or private entities. The United Methodist Church encourages all United Methodists; 1. to be attentive to issues of human rights related policy and practice of their own governments; 2. to continue to advocate for human rights in the many paces around the world where those rights are in jeopardy; 3. to seek ways to assist victims of human rights abuse and to prevent further abuse of others; and to pray for all victims of such abuse and for those who persecute them.” and Whereas, we continue to deplore the use of torture; Therefore be it resolved that Resolution #6120 (“Opposition to Torture”) as published in the 2008 Book of Resolutions be readopted as the official position of The United Methodist Church regarding our opposition to torture. Dated: Feb. 13, 2015 Submitted by: Kenneth Bollerud Mailing address: Saratoga UMC 175 Fifth Ave. Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866 Phone number: (518) 584‐1192 Email: Office@Saratogaumc.org UNY membership: Chair, Church and Society Work Area

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GC2016.16 – Removing Prejudice Against Ministerial Candidates with Disabilities Number of Pages: 1 The Book of Discipline ¶324.8 General Conference Committee/Agency: General Church Budget Implications: None Global Implications: Speaks to ongoing prejudice against candidates with disabilities Rationale: The current clause opens the door to prejudging disabled provisional members as unfit for ministry. The health examination includes matters irrelevant to effective ministry. Jesus upheld disabled persons as “clean.” John Wesley designed Methodism as an inclusive, not exclusive body of Christ with all and for all; so must we. Whereas, the current health requirement for candidates is ambiguously worded and does not take into consideration the health issues as related to an ongoing disability. Therefore be it resolved that ¶324.8 of The Book of Discipline be revised as follows: Each candidate shall present a satisfactory certificate of good health by a physician on the prescribed form. If a provisional candidate has one or more irremovable disabilities, those conditions shall have no bearing on the question of endorsing the candidate as an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church, with the decision based solely on the candidate having met the professional standards and is effective as a provisional member in ministry. Disabilities are not to be construed as unfavorable health factors when a person with a disability is capable of meeting the professional standards and is able to render effective service as a provisional member. Dated: Feb. 17, 2015 Submitted by: Rev. Steven C. Clunn Mailing address: 307 Yoakum Parkway #225 Alexandria, VA 22304 Phone number: (518) 878‐6737 Email: sclunn@yahoo.com UNY membership: Extension Ministry appointment to the Methodist Federation for Social Action

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GC2016.17 – Non‐Discrimination In UMC Employee Disability Benefits Total Number of Pages: 1 The Book of Discipline ¶806 General Conference Committee/Agency: None General Church Budget Implications: Nominal Global Implications: Speaks to ongoing prejudice against candidates with disabilities Rationale: Disability insurance which restricts benefits for “nervous‐mental conditions” – common practice – unjustly discriminates against some employees compared to others, violates Social Principle ¶162X and is counter to the principles of Resolution 3303, Ministry in Mental Illness. General Council on Finance and Administration is the appropriate agency to enforce non‐use of United Methodist Church funds for such insurance. Whereas, the current financial responsibilities of the GCFA does not adequately cover the impact mental‐nervous conditions in relation to disability coverage. Therefore be it resolved that a new paragraph ¶806.8 be added and all sequential paragraphs be reorder. The new paragraph ¶806.8 shall read: It shall be responsible for ensuring that no United Methodist board, agency, or other entity shall provide to their own agency, other agencies, or to annual conferences’ disability compensation insurance for clergy or laity which offers different levels of protection based on whether or not the diagnosis is for a mental‐nervous condition. Dated: Feb. 17, 2015 Submitted by: Reverend Steven C. Clunn Mailing address: 307 Yoakum Parkway, #225 Alexandria, VA 22304 Phone number: (518) 878‐6737 Email: sclunn@yahoo.com UNY membership: Extension Ministry appointment to the Methodist Federation for Social Action

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GC2016.18 – Not Optional, But Required Additional Member of Joint Committee on Clergy Medical Leave Total Number of Pages: 1 The Book of Discipline ¶652 General Conference Committee/Agency: General Church Budget Implications: No Global Implications: None Rationale: Since each annual conference is required to establish a procedure for clergy medical leave, an active or retired ordained person with a disability must not be an optional, but a required part of the decision making body to ensure a fair and just course of action. Whereas, the current requirements for membership, when establishing a conference joint committee on medical leave, are inadequate in terms of dealing with persons with disabilities. Therefore be it resolved that BOD ¶652 should be revised to read: Each annual conference shall establish a procedure by which it will manage clergy medical leave. The annual conference may establish a joint committee on clergy medical leave. If the annual conference establishes such a committee, it should shall be composed of at least two representatives each from the Board of Ordained Ministry and the conference board of pensions, who may be elected by those boards at the establishment of the committee at the beginning of each quadrennium and at other times when vacancies occur, and one active or retired minister with one or more disabilities named by the Conference Committee on Disabilities, or – if there is no Conference Committee on Disabilities – then by the bishop, all of whom shall be elected either annually or the beginning of each quadrennium, and when a vacancy occurs. Further, a district superintendent shall be appointed from time to time to the committee by the bishop to represent the cabinet. The joint committee shall be encouraged to include in its composition a person with a disability, preferably someone under appointment. Unless and until other members are elected, the chairperson and registrar of the Board of Ordained Ministry, the chairperson and secretary of the Conference Board of Pensions, and the chairperson of the Conference Disability Committee or others designated by them, shall be authorized to represent their respective boards and the disability committee in organizing itself either annually or at the beginning of each quadrennium by the election of a chairperson and a secretary. If the annual conference does not establish a joint committee, the annual conference’s established policy and process for managing clergy medical leave nonetheless should involve the Board of Ordained Ministry, the Conference Board of Pensions, the Conference Committee on Disabilities, and representation from the cabinet. Dated: Feb. 17, 2015 Submitted by: Rev. Steven C. Clunn Mailing address: 307 Yoakum Parkway, #225 Alexandria, VA 22304 Phone number: (518) 878‐6737 Email: sclunn@yahoo.com UNY membership: Extension Ministry appointment to the Methodist Federation for Social Action

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GC2016.19 – Non‐Discrimination in Disability Compensation Number of Pages: 1 The Book of Discipline ¶ New General Conference Committee/Agency: General Board of Church and Society General Church Budget Implications: No Global Implications: Yes Rationale: Long term disability insurance protects employees around the world by providing continuing compensation in lieu of salary when an accident or illness prevents an employee from continuing his or her service to the employer. Ideally, such insurance provides for compensation based purely on the existence of a disability that prevents continuing employment and continues for the duration of that disability. Whereas, in many countries such insurance is often subject to a limitation for disabilities based on “mental and nervous conditions.” The primary reason offered for such acts of discrimination between disabilities is the comparative difficulty of validating disabilities whose evidence relies on self‐reporting. Other reasons may include the belief that mental and nervous conditions are more likely temporary in nature and therefore a time limitation, typically two years, is appropriate. The limitation therefore places the administrative needs of insurers over the well‐being of the persons they are committed to insure. In the United States, courts have held that discrimination in disability insurance is not addressed by non‐discrimination provisions of either the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Affordable Care Act. In the United States, disability insurance is generally regulated at the state level. Therefore be it resolved that The United Methodist Church affirms its long standing support for persons with mental illness and their families. Jesus Christ made no distinctions in his healing ministry between persons with physical disabilities and those which we might today call mental illnesses. We call upon the General Board of Church and Society to advocate globally on behalf of non‐discriminatory long‐term disability insurance for workers, and to support and encourage the work of Annual Conference Boards of Church and Society in such advocacy at state and regional legislative bodies. Dated: Feb. 17, 2015 Submitted by: Rev. Steven C. Clunn Mailing address: 307 Yoakum Parkway #225 Alexandria, VA 22304 Phone number: (518) 878‐6737 Email: sclunn@yahoo.com UNY membership: Extension Ministry appointment to the Methodist Federation for Social Action

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GC2016.20 – Ensure Accessibility of Conference Meetings Number of Pages: 1 The Book of Discipline ¶610.4 General Conference Committee/Agency: General Church Budget Implications: No Global Implications: Yes Rationale: The Upper New York Conference already has a strong policy in regards to holding Conference, district, board, and committee meetings and events at facilities that are accessible and we are now seeking to advocate for similar practices across our United Methodist connection. Whereas, the involvement of persons with disabilities in Conference activities, meetings and leadership is often incumbent upon those activities taking place at facilities that are accessible. Therefore be it resolved that ¶610.4 of The Book of Discipline be revised to read: Whenever possible, Every effort shall be made to ensure that all meetings scheduled by the annual conference and its districts, boards, or committees should will be held in places that are accessible to persons with disabilities even if this means scheduling meetings outside church‐related facilities. Dated: Feb. 17, 2015 Submitted by: Rev. Steven C. Clunn Mailing address: 307 Yoakum Parkway #225 Alexandria, VA 22304 Phone number: (518) 878‐6737 Email: sclunn@yahoo.com UNY membership: Extension Ministry appointment to the Methodist Federation for Social Action

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GC2016.21 – Do Not Invest in Petroleum, Coal, or Natural Gas Number of Pages: 1 The Book of Resolutions #4071 Conference Committee/Agency: Financial Implications: No Whereas, United Methodists serve on the front lines of extreme weather events that will increase in frequency and severity with climate change. Limiting climate change requires that most fossil fuel reserves stay underground. Continued investment in fossil fuels undermines The United Methodist Church’s ministries with young people and vulnerable people. Therefore be it resolved that in The Book of Resolutions section 4071, Socially Responsible Investing Strategies, a bullet be added after “operating or managing…” the production of petroleum, coal, or natural gas, then continue with bullet “antipersonnel weapons…”. Dated: Feb. 15, 2015 Submitted by: Rev. Corey Turnpenny Mailing address: PO Box 739, Whitney Point NY 13862 Phone number: (570) 417‐7693 Email: pastorcoreyt@gmail.com UNY local church membership: Member of the Upper New York Annual Conference appointed to Whitney Point UMC List of other signees: Stephanie Henry 4 Vinal St, Apt 6, Brighton, MA 02135 stephjdhenry@gmail.com (315) 729‐5214 Professing member of Fayetteville UMC, Fayetteville, NY Bryant Clark 25 Academy St., Windsor NY 13865 (570) 368‐3662 bryclark@bu.edu Professing member of Fairview UMC, Binghamton, NY 13904 Ian Urriola 5325 Westbard Ave., Apt. 515 Bethesda, MD 20816 (585) 705‐9334 iurriola1992@gmail.com Member of Asbury First UMC, Rochester, NY Members of Fossil Free UMC, http://www.fossilfreeumc.org/, calling for less use of fossil fuels

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GC2016.22 – Create Petroleum and Natural Gas Investment Screens Number of Pages: 2 The Book of Resolutions New, #1001.2, 4071.1‐2 Book of Discipline ¶160.D General Conference Committee/Agency: General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits (GBOPHB) General Church Budget Implications: No Global Implications: No

Whereas, the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits (GBOPHB) manages more than $21 billion in assets on behalf of United Methodist clergy, staff, agencies, churches, and other institutions; and Whereas, The United Methodist Church has acknowledged the risks of fossil fuel dependence for the last 35 years through its Energy Policy Statement in The Book of Resolutions #1001.2; and Whereas, the investment policy goals of The United Methodist Church as outlined in The Book of Resolutions #4071.1‐2 include investing in corporations, companies, institutions, or funds making a positive contribution to the realization of the goals outlined in the Social Principles and The Book of Resolutions, and exclude investing in companies that violate church values; and Whereas, the Social Principles ¶160.D state that climate change will bring “…severe environmental, economic, and social implications,” which will “…disproportionately affect individuals and nations least responsible for the emissions;” and Whereas, the GBOPHB maintains significant holdings in petroleum and natural gas companies; and Whereas, while shareholder advocacy can be effective in pressuring industries to change practices, it cannot change petroleum and natural gas companies’ core business model, which is to produce petroleum and natural gas; and Whereas, fossil fuel companies are spending up to $600 billion each year to seek additional reserves while governments worldwide spend another $600 billion each year subsidizing their consumption; and Whereas, the processes and byproducts related to the extraction of petroleum and natural gas are damaging to the health of people who work in these industries as well as those who live on or near extraction sites; and Whereas, the extraction and burning of petroleum and natural gas exacerbates climate change; and Whereas, limiting the warming of the earth to 2 degrees Celsius, the internationally agreed upon limit for human survival, requires that the vast majority of the world’s fossil fuels be left in the ground; and Whereas, avoiding the worst impacts of climate change urgently requires a transition to sustainable energy; and Whereas, United Methodists live and serve on the front lines of disasters like Hurricane Sandy, Typhoon Haiyan, prolonged droughts, devastating floods, massive wildfires, and other extreme weather events, which will increase in frequency and severity with climate change; and

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Whereas, continued investment in petroleum and natural gas companies undermines The United Methodist Church’s ministries to the most vulnerable among us – including those who are hungry, sick and/or living in poverty; and Whereas, continued investment in petroleum and natural gas companies signals a grave disregard for the lives of young people; Therefore be it resolved that the General Conference of The United Methodist Church petitions the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church to adopt the following policy: Investments shall not knowingly be made in any company or entity whose core business activity involves the production of petroleum or natural gas. Core business activity refers to a company's primary, or central focus of activity and is an essential element in the company's economic success. A "core business" is one that accounts for 10 percent or more of a company's revenue derived from the objectionable products and/or services. Dated: Feb. 15, 2016 Submitted by: Rev. Corey Turnpenny Mailing address: PO Box 739, Whitney Point N.Y. 13862 Phone number: (570) 417‐7693 Email: pastorcoreyt@gmail.com UNY local church membership: Member of the Upper New York Annual Conference appointed to Whitney Point UMC List of all other signees: Stephanie Henry 4 Vinal St, Apt 6, Brighton, MA 02135 stephjdhenry@gmail.com (315) 729‐5214 Fayetteville UMC, Fayetteville, NY Bryant Clark 25 Academy St., Windsor NY 13865 (570) 368‐3662 bryclark@bu.edu Fairview UMC, Binghamton, NY Ian Urriola 5325 Westbard Ave., Apt. 515 Bethesda, MD 20816 585‐705‐9334 iurriola1992@gmail.com Asbury First UMC, Rochester, NY Members of Fossil Free UMC, http://www.fossilfreeumc.org/, calling for less use of fossil fuels

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GC2016.23 – Avoid Investment in the Production of Petroleum, Coal, and Natural Gas Number of Pages: 2

The Book of Discipline: ¶717 The Book of Resolutions New General Conference Committee/Agency: General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits (GBOPHB) General Church Budget Implications: No

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Whereas, United Methodists serve on the front lines of extreme weather events that will increase in frequency and severity with climate change. Limiting climate change requires that most fossil fuel reserves stay underground. Continued investment in fossil fuels undermines The United Methodist Church’s ministries with young people and vulnerable people. Therefore be it resolved that The Book of Discipline ¶717 be amended as follows: It shall be the policy of The United Methodist Church that all general boards and agencies, including the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits, and all administrative agencies and institutions, including hospitals, homes, educational institutions, annual conferences, foundations, and local churches, shall, in the investment of money, make a conscious effort to invest in institutions, companies, corporations, or funds whose practices are consistent with the goals outlined in the Social Principles; and shall endeavor to avoid investments that appear likely, directly or indirectly, to support racial discrimination, violation of human rights, sweatshop or forced labor, gambling, or the production of petroleum, coal, natural gas, nuclear armaments, alcoholic beverages or tobacco, or companies dealing in pornography. The boards and agencies are to give careful consideration to shareholder advocacy, including advocacy of corporate disinvestment. Dated: Feb. 15, 2015 Submitted by: Rev. Corey Turnpenny Mailing address: PO Box 739 Whitney Point N.Y. 13862 Phone number: (570) 417‐7693 Email: pastorcoreyt@gmail.com UNY local church membership: Clergy member of the Upper New York Conference appointed to Whitney Point UMC List of all other signees: Stephanie Henry 4 Vinal St, Apt 6 Brighton, Mass. 02135 stephjdhenry@gmail.com Phone number: (315) 729‐5214 Member of Fayetteville UMC, Fayetteville, N.Y.

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Bryant Clark 25 Academy St. Windsor N.Y. 13865 (570) 368‐3662 bryclark@bu.edu Member of Fairview UMC, Binghamton, N.Y. 13904 Ian Urriola 5325 Westbard Ave. Apt. 515 Bethesda, Md. 20816 (585) 705‐9334 iurriola1992@gmail.com Member of Asbury First UMC, Rochester, N.Y. Members of Fossil Free UMC, http://www.fossilfreeumc.org/, calling for less use of fossil fuels

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UNYAC2015.1 – Resolution Concerning the General Conference and Homosexuality Total Number of Pages: 1 Whereas, according to The Social Principles of the United Methodist Church, ¶161F “The United Methodist Church does not condone the practice of homosexuality and considers this practice incompatible with Christian teaching.” and Whereas, two "agree to disagree" proposals were soundly defeated during separate votes by the nearly 1,000 delegates gathered for The United Methodist Church's 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Fla., therefore keeping the current discriminatory disciplinary language; and Whereas, one defeated 2012 proposal would have changed The Book of Discipline simply to say that gays and lesbians are "people of sacred worth" and that church members “differ about whether homosexual practices (are) contrary to the will of God;” and Whereas, at least 15 regional Conferences have rejected the denomination’s stance on homosexuality; and Whereas, 35 states now allow gay marriage, and The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church ¶340 2a.3a states that the decision to perform the ceremony shall be the right and responsibility of the pastor “in accordance with the laws of the state and the rules of the United Methodist Church.”and Whereas, “one of the top reasons 59 percent of young adults with a Christian background have left the church is because they perceive the church to be too exclusive, particularly regarding their LGBT friends” (Kinnaman, David, You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving Church...and Rethinking Faith); and Whereas, many United Methodists in the United States, as well as persons from other countries, acknowledge that the Church is divided on this issue, but feel that current discriminatory disciplinary language is harmful not only to the groups that it attacks, but to the future of the church, as such language is alienating to both present and future members; and Whereas, a resolution very similar to this one was presented and passed by the North Carolina Conference in 2013, Therefore be it resolved that the Upper New York Annual Conference session of 2015, gathered in Syracuse implores its delegates to the 2016 General Conference to change the language used in The Social Principles and to affirm the place of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) members within the Church, including access both to marriage and to ordination. Dated: Feb. 3, 2015 Submitted by: Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill, Dean, Marsh Chapel; Professor, New Testament and Pastoral Theology; Chaplain to the University, Office of Religious Life Mailing address: Boston University Phone number: (617) 358‐3394 Email: rahill@bu.edu

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UNYAC2015.2 – Change to the Rules of Order Number of Pages: 2 Conference Committee/Agency: Rules of Order Committee Conference Church Budget Implications: None Rationale: The rights of persons with minority or alternate views should be protected in order that the membership of the Conference has full information prior to voting. Whereas, the Upper New York Conference has the authority to determine Rules of Order by which its sessions will be governed; and Whereas, Robert’s Rules provide for the “Calling of the question” with no debate and sometimes with many persons still seeking to be recognized, as experienced in the Special Session on Oct. 18, 2014; and Whereas, our Conference and denomination have become winner take all, even when the majority is small; and Whereas, we have mirrored our United States Congress in becoming polarized to such a degree there is little opportunity for compromise, never mind consensus; and Whereas, we have addressed conflicts with behind the scene alliance building that has emphasized difference rather than commonality; and Whereas, Conference conflict resolution trainings have called for win‐win solutions rather than win‐lose solutions; and Whereas, simply voting and determining the outcome does not indicate the whole voice of the Conference but the “winning” voice; and Whereas, Jesus has prayed for us, his disciples, that we shall be one; and Whereas, John Wesley has called for unity is essentials and charity in differences. Therefore be it resolved that the Upper New York Conference hereby revises its Rules of Order to require a two‐thirds majority to end debate when 25 or more persons are still seeking to be recognized, and if, after an hour’s real debate time has elapsed, and the question is called, a simple majority may vote to close debate. Dated: Jan. 15, 2015 Submitted by: Nelson Price Mailing Address: 6305 Hamlet Crest Jamesville, NY 13078 Phone number: (315) 446‐7656 Email: nprice@twcny.rr.com UNY local church membership: professing member, University UMC, Syracuse

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Submitted by: Ted Finlayson‐Schueler Mailing Address: 118 Shirley Road, Syracuse, N.Y. 13224 Phone number: (315) 446‐6333 Fax number: (315) 703‐1871 Email: SchoolbusTed@Safetyrules.net UNY local church membership: professing member, University UMC, Syracuse Names are listed alphabetically The Rev. Dr. Wilfredo Juan Baez The Rev. Robert F. Long 1637 Rita Rd. 833 Oregon Avenue, Vestal N.Y. 13850 Niskayuna, N.Y. 12309 Phone number: (607) 484‐9903 Phone number: (518) 372‐1083 Email: revwillbaez@gmail.com Fax (518) 374‐6060 Tabernacle UMC, Binghamton c/o First UMC, Schenectady Email: Bikealong@nycap.rr.com Rev. Sara E. Baron First UMC of Schenectady First UMC, Schenectady 603 State St. Schenectady, N.Y. 12305 James Morgan http://fumcschenectady.org/ 416J4 Old Homestead Rd. https://www.facebook.com/FUMCSchenectady Syracuse, N.Y. 13215 Email: Morg33@twcny.rr.com Linda Bergh Phone number: (315) 488‐4772 116 Edna Road Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse Syracuse, N.Y. 13205 Phone number: (315) 492‐8507 Alice Nash Email: Lindagarybergh@gmail.com 17 Haigh Ave Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse Schenectady, N.Y. 12304 Phone number: (518) 225‐3886 Rev. Craig French Email: photogirl12@gmail.com 117 Whitestone Drive First UMC Schenectady, Schenectady Syracuse, N.Y. 13215 Phone number: (315) 476‐1834 Shirley Readdean Email: craigfrench@twcny.rr.com 2232 Turner Ave. Schenectady, N.Y. 12306 University UMC, Syracuse Phone: (518) 372‐7065 Rev. Chris Kinnell Email: whirrly@earthlink.net 181 Parkside Ave. First UMC Schenectady, Schenectady Syracuse, N.Y. 13207 Phone number: (315) 385‐7592 Mary Jane Russell Email: pastorcsk@msn.com 1 Fox Run Lane Unit 630 Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse Orchard Park, N.Y. 14127‐3173 Phone number: (716) 646‐6376 Email: wjmjrussell@gmail.com Orchard Park UMC, Orchard Park

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UNYAC2015.3 – Support a Fair Minimum Wage for New York State Number of Pages: 1

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Rationale: To communicate to the governor and members of the legislative districts covered within our Conference concerning the state’s fair minimum wage. Whereas, The United Methodist Church supports efforts to raise the minimum wage to a living wage and index it to inflation, according to its 2008 [2012] Book of Resolutions (Resolution 4135, “Rights of Workers”); and Whereas, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour (which is $290 per 40 hour week or $15,080 per year), and the New York State minimum wage is $8.75 per hour (or $350 per 40 hour week or $18,200 per year); and Whereas, the governor’s budget proposes $10.50 per hour across the state (which is $420 per 40 hour week or $21,840 per year) and $11.50 per hour in New York City (which is $460 per 40 hour week or $23,920 per year); and Whereas, the purpose of a minimum wage is to allow a family of three to live on that wage; and Whereas, the 2014-2015 Federal Income Guidelines (Effective through June 30, 2015) suggest the following as minimum: Gross Income Household Size Annual Weekly 1 $21,590 $416 2 $29,101 $560 3 $36,612 $705 Therefore be it resolved that this session of Upper New York State Annual Conference join with the Labor-Religion coalition, Hunger Action Network of New York State and other organizations in calling for a minimum of $15.00 per hour indexed to inflation and elimination of sub-minimum wage for tipped workers. Dated: Feb. 13, 2015 Submitted by: Kenneth Bollerud, Chair Church and Society Work Area Mailing Address: Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church 175 Fifth Ave,. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone number: (518) 584-3720 Email: Office@saratogaumc.org

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UNYAC2015.4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Locations for Annual Conference Sessions Number of Pages: 2 The Book of Discipline: Conference Committee/Agency: Bishop, Exec. Staff Team, and Annual Conference Sessions Planning Team Financial Implications: Limited Whereas, the Upper New York (UNY) Conference is composed of 915 individual congregations, within 12 districts, themselves within 49 of the 62 counties within New York state (every county above the Catskills within New York state); and Whereas UNY Conference is seeking to create a vital identity which represents the full spectrum of the geography, cultures, and values of the former conferences; and Whereas, solidarity with every portion of the Conference leads to establishing a maturing UNY Conference identity; and Whereas, reciprocity of hospitality is a significant factor in creating and maintaining a maturing relationship within all communities, including conferences; and Whereas, being present in differing geographical regions within the Conference boundaries opens the way for more complete bonding and ownership of Conference by those within fuller geographical extents of the Conference; and Whereas, there are several major population regions within UNY Conference that are well-suited to hosting the UNY Annual Conference sessions. Therefore be it resolved that beginning with the UNY Annual Conference session 2017, UNY Annual Conference sessions will be held in odd years in Syracuse and in even years within the Albany, Buffalo, or Rochester regions [i.e.: Syracuse/Albany/Syracuse/Buffalo or Rochester (or other regions if it is proven possible)]. Dated: Feb. 16, 2015 Submitted by: Virgia Phoenix Mailing Address: 175 South Swan Street, #3J Albany, NY 12210 Phone number: (518) 463-6489 Fax number: (518) 374-6060 c/o First UMC, Schenectady Email: vphoenix12@aol.com UNY local church membership: professing member, First UMC Schenectady Bob Long 833 Oregon Avenue, Niskayuna, N.Y., 12309-6423 Phone number: (518) 372-1083;

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Dr. and Mrs. Julius (Anola) Archibald 90 Park Ave. Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901-2556 Phone number: (518) 561-4395 Fax: (518) 563-9836 Email: archibja@plattsburgh.edu UNY local church membership: professing members, Plattsburgh UMC Plattsburgh, N.Y.

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Email: s.baron@gmail.com UNY local church membership: UNY elder appointed to Schenectady UMC Shirley Drake Byers PO Box 33 Broadalbin, N.Y. 12025-0033 Phone number: (518) 883-8156 Email: sdcjbyers1@nycap.rr.com UNY local church membership: professing member, Broadalbin UMC

George Herrick PO Box 326 East Greenbush N.Y. 12061-0326; Phone number: (518) 477-9693 Fax number: (518) 477-4336 c/o East Greenbush UMC Email: geoedherr@hotmail.com UNY local church membership: professing member, E Greenbush UMC, E Greenbush, N.Y.

Nancy Pullen 3 Drawbridge Road Albany, N.Y. 12203 Phone number: (518) 45602104 Email: npullen@nycap.rr.com UNY local church membership: professing member, McKownville UMC

Shirley Readdean 2232 Turner Avenue Schenectady, N.Y. 12306 Phone number: (518) 372-7065 Fax number: (518) 374-6060 c/o Schenectady UMC Email: whirrly@earthlink.net UNY local church membership: professing member, Schenectady UMC, serving as Albany District Lay Leader

Mildred Howarth 13 Longview Drive Clifton Park, N.Y. 12065 Phone number: (518) 371-6322 Email: mildredh@mindspring.com UNY local church membership: professing member, Jonesville UMC

David Suits 5 Willoughby Drive Colonie, N.Y. 12205 Phone number: (518) 869-9436 Fax number: (518) 869-2917 Email: suits.dave@gmail.com UNY local church membership: professing member, Pine Grove UMC, Albany, N.Y. Rev. Sarah Baron 603 State Street Schenectady, N.Y. 12305 Phone number: (518) 374-4403 Fax number: (518) 374-6060

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UNYAC2015.5 – New Faith Community Lay Representation at Annual Conference Number of Pages: 2 The Book of Discipline : ¶32, 602.4 Conference Committee/Agency: Bishop, Executive Staff Team and Annual Conference Sessions Team Financial Implications: limited Whereas, both Jesus and John Wesley prioritized preaching and teaching among the people in order to reach new people with the Gospel; and Whereas, The United Methodist Church seeks to reach unchurched people for the sake of the Gospel; and Whereas, one way of reaching unchurched people is to provide worship, service, and Christian fellowship opportunities in non-traditional settings through New Faith Communities; and Whereas, the Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church has set a goal of establishing 100 New Faith Communities (NFCs) by 2020; and Whereas, as of February 2015, already more than 40 such NFCs are in existence in the Upper New York Conference; and Whereas, NFCs are a small but growing segment of UMC churches, reaching hundreds of previously unchurched individuals; and Whereas, polity matters affecting the members of NFCs are discussed and determined at Annual Conference session; and Whereas, the Constitution (¶32 of The Book of Discipline 2012) and Discipline (¶602.4 of The Book of Discipline 2012) of The United Methodist Church require that the number of lay members of each Annual Conference session be augmented, through the addition of “equalization lay members” (with voice and vote) so as to equal the number of clergy members in the Annual Conference session concerned; and Whereas, the means for electing these equalization lay members is left to the discretion of each Annual Conference session. Therefore be it resolved that the Rules for the Upper New York Annual Conference session of The United Methodist Church regarding equalization lay members shall be amended: V. The prioritized list of potential nominees to serve as equalization lay members shall be as follows: B. One lay person from each New Faith Community in good standing who is a professing member either of the existing chartered congregation(s) in partnership with the New Faith Community or received into membership under provisions outlined in ¶259.3 of The 2012 Book of Discipline. The list of New Faith Communities in good standing will

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UNYAC2015.6 – Income Inequality Total Number of Pages: 2 General Conference Committee/Agency: Conference Committee on Social Holiness, Conference Trustees Financial Implications: No Rationale: Inequality in income in the United States has persistently increased over the last 50 years. A recent study concluded that the wealth gap between the richest Americans and the rest of us is more extreme than at any time since the 1930s (R. Smith, More cost than we see to fast food, Albany Times Union, Nov. 29, 2014). This trend is actually two trends: low-to-middle skill wages have not even kept up with inflation, while compensation for executives and high-skill workers has skyrocketed. Executive compensation in 1965 was 24 times greater than that of the average worker; in 2007 it was 275 times greater (C. Tucker, Hard work should be rewarded, Albany Times Union, Mar. 22, 2009), and in 2013 , 331 times greater [K. Vanden Heuvel, The Nation Stand v. 2 #1, 2015, pg. 10 (Am. Civil Lib. Union)]. Median compensation of large-company CEOs was 75 times greater than the average pay of nonsupervisory production workers in 1980, but 344 times greater in 2008 (J. Cook and others, Tipping the Balance? American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, 2011”). Surely today’s executives are not 10 to 15 times wiser or more influential than their predecessors in the 1960s. In 2014, employees at McDonald’s fast-food restaurants organized demonstrations seeking a minimum wage of $15 per hour – but even if they achieve this goal, it would take a full-time employee a year to earn what the corporate CEO is paid per hour, assuming he works a 60-hour week (R. Smith, More cost than we see to fast food, Albany Times Union, Nov. 29, 2014); and Whereas, the Bible includes many passages that condemn hoarding of wealth and taking advantage of the poor (Deut. 24:14-15, Isaiah 3:14-15, Ezekiel 22:23-29, Amos 5:11-12, Matt. 19:21, Luke 12:15-21, 16:13-14, etc.), Amos (5:21-24) was shocked at the growing inequality between rich and poor under King Jeroboam II in Israel and proclaimed that until this social injustice was replaced by righteousness, God would ignore their hymns and ceremonies and reject their offerings. (J.D. Crossan, The Greatest Prayer (book), 2001); and Whereas, a comprehensive critique of the U.S. economic system, co-authored by an economist and a theologian, H.E. Daly and J.B. Cobb, affirms that limited inequality is consistent with biblical teachings and the essential role of community in sustaining human life, but unlimited inequality would deny the very concept of community, and complete equality would deny real differences in human abilities and the need of community for various skills (H.E. Daly and J.B. Cobb, For the Common Good (book), Beacon Press, 1994, pg. 331); and Whereas, The Book of Discipline ¶163 of the Social Principles states, “We support measures that would reduce the concentration of wealth in the hands of the few. We further support efforts to revise tax structures and to eliminate governmental support programs that now benefit the wealthy at the expense of other persons;” and Whereas, John Wesley wrote that the acquisition of wealth and possessions in general leads to the destruction of faith and holiness (Jennings, Good News for the Poor: John Wesley’s Evangelical Economics (book), 1990), and

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Whereas, these and other teachings have inspired many Christians to contribute to society according to their abilities and opportunities without seeking or accepting compensation beyond their needs, but have not yet, overcome a culture that teaches Americans that their worthiness is proportional to how much they earn, spend, and possess; and Whereas, we believe it is high time for the church and individual members to prophetically insist that government and corporations take practical steps to reduce inequality in earned income; and Whereas, we support state and federal legislation to raise minimum wages for full-time employees to levels more closely approximating a living wage and to ensure that part-time employees receive proportional supplemental benefits (for example, a half-time employee should be entitled to an allowance usable only for health insurance equal to half of whatever health benefit a full-time employee receives). We further support federal legislation that would extend to all corporations the provision of the Affordable Care Act that prohibits deduction as a business expense on corporate tax returns of annual compensation to any executive in excess of $500,000. Therefore be it resolved hat the Conference Committee on Social Holiness be directed to prepare and send letters on behalf of Upper New York Conference to state and federal legislators who represent districts within the Conference boundaries, conveying our support for such legislation, with appropriate rationales; and Be it further resolved that the Conference Board of Trustees, local church boards of trustees, and church members who hold corporate stock be encouraged to vote their proxies against executive pay plans that far exceed human needs and to write to boards of directors of any mutual funds they own urging similar action. Dated: Feb. 3, 2015 Submitted by:

Russell Patton Jr. Chair, Social Concerns Commission of Church of the Covenant, UMC Mailing Address: Church of the Covenant, UMC PO Box 306 Averill Park, NY 12018 Phone number: (518) 674-3664 Fax number: (518) 674-1074 E-mail: coc3in1@nycap.rr.com

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UNYAC2015.7 – Creation of Bridging Team Number of Pages: 1 Conference Committee/Agency: Episcopal Office, Sessions Committee, Conference Leadership Team Conference Church Budget Implications: No Rationale: Create a Bridging Team that seeks to bridge gaps in understanding and create win-win solutions around divisive issues. Whereas, our Conference and denomination have become winner take all, even when the majority is small; and Whereas, we have mirrored our United States Congress in becoming polarized to such a degree there is little opportunity for compromise, never mind consensus; and Whereas, we have addressed conflicts with behind the scene alliance building that has emphasized difference rather than commonality; and Whereas, Conference conflict resolution trainings have called for win-win solutions rather than win-lose solutions; and Whereas, simply voting and determining the outcome does not indicate the whole voice of the Conference but the “winning” voice; and Whereas, Jesus has prayed for us, his disciples, that we shall be one; and Whereas, John Wesley has called for unity is essentials and charity in differences. Therefore be it resolved that the Conference Leadership Team will create a bridge team that would seek to create civil discussion around divisive issues such as authority of the Bible, human sexuality, marriage, ordination, and Israel-Palestine (implement the Fall of 2015). Dated: Jan. 29, 2015 Submitted by: Rev. Dr. Wilfredo J. Baez Mailing address: 1637 Rita Rd., Vestal, N.Y. 13905 Phone number: (607) 484-9903 Email: revwillbaez@gmail.com UNY local church membership: Tabernacle UMC, Binghamton

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UNYAC2015.8 – Creation of a Voting Process and Process of Reporting Outcome of Votes Number of Pages: 1

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Conference Committee/Agency: Episcopal Office, Sessions Committee, Conference Leadership Team Conference Church Budget Implications: No Rationale: Create a voting process and process of reporting the outcome of votes that describes a true description of where the Conference stands on issues – for instance, “that we are divided 55 percent for and 45 percent against.” Whereas, our Conference and denomination have become winner take all, even when the majority is small; and Whereas, we have mirrored our United States Congress in becoming polarized to such a degree there is little opportunity for compromise, never mind consensus; and Whereas, we have addressed conflicts with behind the scene alliance building that has emphasized difference rather than commonality; and Whereas Conference conflict resolution trainings have called for win-win solutions rather than win-lose solutions; and Whereas, simply voting and determining the outcome does not indicate the whole voice of the Conference but the “winning” voice; and Whereas, Jesus has prayed for us, his disciples, that we shall be one; and Whereas, John Wesley has called for unity is essentials and charity in differences. Therefore be it resolved that the Conference obtain counts of votes for and against divisive issues and announce the percentage of votes for and against and a narrative reflecting the voice for and voice against, thus providing a true representation of what the Conference is saying (implement at the 2015 Annual Conference session); Dated: Jan. 29, 2015 Submitted by: Rev. Dr. Wilfredo J. Baez Electronic Signature: Wilfredo J. Baez Mailing address: 1637 Rita Rd., Vestal, NY Phone number: (607) 484-9903 Email: revwillbaez@gmail.com UNY local church membership: Tabernacle UMC, Binghamton

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UNYAC2015.9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Resolution to Support the Turtle Island Trust and the People of Ganienkeh Number of Pages: 2 2012 Book of Resolutions #3334 Conference Committee/Agency: Conference Secretary Conference Church Budget Implications: No Whereas, it has been "resolved that being justified by faith, we will honor as sacred those practices that: call us back to the sacredness of Native people, affirm as beautiful their identity among the world's peoples; lead us into right relationship with our Creator, creation, and those around us; and call us into holy living. We call upon the world, the church, The United Methodist Church, and the people of the United Methodist Church to receive the gifts of Native people as people of God." (#3334); and Whereas, it has been "resolved, that The United Methodist Church begin a process of healing relationships with indigenous persons to continue through the quadrennium and beyond that necessarily includes such activities as study guides and resources; self-examination, discovering the ongoing impact of historic traumas; confessing our own participation in the continuing effects of that trauma, building relationships with indigenous persons wherever we, the Church, are; building those relationships through listening and being present with indigenous persons, working beside indigenous persons to seek solutions to current problems â&#x20AC;Ś " (#3324); and Whereas, it has been "further resolved, that the General Conference recommends that local churches develop similar statements of confession as a way of fostering a deep sense of community with Native Americans and encourages the members of our church to stand in solidarity on these important issues and to provide mediation when appropriate for ongoing negotiations with state and federal agencies regarding these matters." (#3322); and Whereas, the people of Ganienkeh and the Turtle Island Trust have made possible, for hundreds of visitors of all ages, life-enhancing learning, and relationship-building experiences. In their minds the Ganienkehagas are there forever. It is our hope to provide this for many generations to come; and Whereas, the Turtle Island Trust, through the efforts of its trustees, has been a vehicle for peace on all sides; and Whereas, the "Act of Repentance" requires that the Church will never again remain silent when it is called to speak. Therfore be it resolved that The Upper New York Conference, representing over 900 churches, with 168,000 members, in light of our Act of Repentance journey, support the people of Ganienkeh Territory and the Turtle Island Trust in their ongoing efforts to establish peace with justice. This Annual Conference session, in light of the urgency of this present historic moment, asks Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, and the Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, to exercise the leadership required to ensure peace and justice for all by honoring the Turtle Island Trust Agreement. This agreement, which came into being in 1977 through the efforts of then-Secretary of State Mario Cuomo, established the Turtle Island Trust as a tax-exempt charitable land trust through which the people of New York and of Ganienkeh Territory resolved their differences in peace and with dignity for all; and

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Be it futher resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent, by the Conference secretary, to the governor and attorney general of New York state. Submit to: The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo Governor of the State of New York NYS Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12224

Attorney General, Eric T. Schneiderman Office of the Attorney General The Capitol, Albany, NY 12224

Dated: Feb. 12, 2015 The Advocacy for Peace with Justice Sub-Committee of the Committee on Native American Ministries Submitted by: Rev. Dr. Donald Washburn Mailing Address: PO Box 20 Galway, N.Y. 12074 Phone number: (518) 883-8968 Email: dwashburn3@nycap.rr.com UNY local church membership: Clergy Member Upper New York Conference: Burnt Hills UMC Submitted by: Brooke Conklin Mailing Address: 23 Bog Meadow Run Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866 Phone number: (518) 584-3379 Email: bjconklin@aol.com UNY local church membership: Professing Member of Saratoga UMC Submitted by: Mary Alice Nyhan Mailing Address: 14 Beechwood Drive Burnt Hills, N.Y. 12027 Phone number: (518) 399-6507 Email: Manyhan122@gmail.com UNY local church membership: Professing Member of Burnt Hills UMC

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UNYAC2015.10 – Fruits Of Repentance: An End to the Celebration of Columbus Day Number of Pages: 2

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Conference Committee/Agency: Conference Church Budget Implications: No "Bear fruits worthy of repentance!" - John the Baptist Rationale: The Upper New York Conference accepts the challenge of the 2012 General Conference of The United Methodist Church to engage in an Act of Repentance and Healing Relationships with Indigenous Persons. Turning away from our frequent refusal to listen to history from the perspective of Native peoples, we understand that repentance is a choice to grow in the way we see ourselves. We live in a spirit of repentance as we explore a change in how we tell and celebrate the story of the Americas. Whereas, Christopher Columbus failed to treat the Native peoples of the Americas with respect; and Whereas, he engaged in human trafficking; and Whereas, he used his influence to establish a culture of sexual exploitation of children and minors of Native American descent by adults of European descent; and Whereas, he established systems of forced labor resulting in the destruction of cultures and untold suffering for millions of individuals; and Whereas, he engaged in brutal collective corporal punishment, the deliberate repression of Native American cultural expression, and other acts we now correctly name as genocide; and Whereas, he established a culture of exploitation of the earth that continues to dishonor and often destroy God’s living creation. Therefore be it resolved that "Columbus Day" will no longer be recognized by the people of the Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church. Our Conference offices and local churches will either not observe this holiday or will initiate organizational conversations designed to rename and repurpose this holiday in accordance with our United Methodist Social Principles (The Book of Discipline ¶¶162 & 162a), and Be it further resolved that the Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church designates our Conference Leadership Team in consultation with our Committee on Native American Ministries to to provide and distribute to our local churches a liturgy designed to enact the spiritual dimensions of our choice to cease participating in the celebration of Columbus. Our repentance, petitions for God’s forgiveness, and return to God’s Word for visions of the relationships God desires will take place in worship on the Sunday closest to the second Monday in October, and

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Be it further resolved that the Upper New York Annual Conference, its committees, districts, and local churches are encouraged and directed to invest our relational influence at regional, local and personal levels towards the initiation of conversations intended to awaken the conscience of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people to the benefits of turning away from the legacy of Columbus. Dated: Feb. 12, 2015 Submitted by: Mailing Address:

Rev. Harold Wheat and UNYAC Social Holiness Team PO Box 193 Dryden, NY 13053 Phone number: (607) 844-9681 Email: haroldwheat@gmail.com UNY local church membership: an elder in full connection serving under appointment in the Dryden United Methodist Church. Endorsed by: The Upper New York Committee on Native American Ministries

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UNYAC2015.11 – Study the Location of the Conference Headquarters in a Local Church Building Number of Pages: 2 Conference Committee/Agency: Conference Trustees Conference Church Budget Implications: Conference Headquarters cost to house conference and area staffs Rationale: The Conference can become a model, following the General Board of Global Ministries, in moving from commercial office space to offices in an inner-city local church, property the Conference already owns. Whereas, the directors of the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) voted Oct. 3, 2014, on a far reaching plan to move its U.S. headquarters from New York City to Atlantaby 2016; and Whereas, the Atlanta office will be in a downtown, inner-city United Methodist Church, a location where GBGM believes it can more adequately fulfill its goals “to make disciples of Jesus Christ, strengthen churches and communities, alleviate human suffering, and foster justice, peace and freedom;” and Whereas, the Board plans to purchase the building from the local congregation to house its U.S. offices and to allow the congregation to continue to worship and minister there; and Whereas, the planned purchase by the Upper New York Conference of new office space for the staffs of the Bishop and the Conference has failed to materialize; and Whereas, the Upper New York Conference offices currently are housed in a local church, University United Methodist Church, in the heart of Syracuse; and Whereas, investing in property already owned by the Conference would place the resources of the Conference in service to the Church rather than in commercial real estate; and Whereas, the Church is located in a vibrant university/medical neighborhood with students, medical and university staffs, and the poor living and working in a diverse ethnic and racial community,;and Whereas, the neighborhood affords many conveniences such as over 20 restaurants and five hotels within six blocks, a post office, art and theater nearby; and Whereas, the upgrading of infrastructure and remodeling of a building the Conference already owns would likely be much less than proposed figures for purchasing and retrofitting commercial property; and Whereas, the Conference has the opportunity to become a leader in modelling a cutting edge approach to mission and ministry through the development of a unified conference and mission center; and Whereas, such a step would provide a significant boost to the Cabinet’s plan for revitalizing and restructuring United Methodist presence and witness in the City of Syracuse; and

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Whereas, the plan for revitalizing Methodism in the city of Syracuse is significantly tied to the repurposing of church buildings; Therefore be it resolved that the Conference Trustees be instructed to meet with University Church Trustees to explore all options, including the formal ownership and management of the building by the Conference with appropriate studies of the costs of infrastructure upgrades and remodeling, signage, parking, reception area; and Be it further resolved that the Conference Trustees consider not only economic and convenience factors but also such issues as good stewardship of church resources, the image of the Church in moving to the suburbs, the example of spending large sums for spacious and comfortable office space when our commitment is to serve our neighborhoods and the poor; and Be it further resolved that a report be presented to members of the Conference, detailing the study and its outcome(s), including a missional rationale for the resulting decisions. Dated: Feb. 16, 2015 Submitted by: Nelson Price Mailing Address: 6305 Hamlet Crest Jamesville, N.Y. 13078 Phone number: (315) 446-7656 Email: nprice@twcny.rr.com UNY local church membership: professing member University UMC, Syracuse Submitted by: Michael Nevin Mailing Address: 6018 Singletree Lane Jamesville, N.Y. 13078 Phone number: (315) 498-5565 Email: mnevin1@twcny.rr.com UNY local church membership: professing member Erwin First UMC, Syracuse

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UNYAC2015.12 – Health Insurance for All Clergy and Local Pastors Number of Pages: 1 Conference Committee/Agency: Board of Pensions Conference Church Budget Implications: Yes Whereas, I Corinthians 9:13-14 states, “Don’t you know that those who serve in the temple get their food from the temple, and that those who serve at the altar share in what is offered on the altar? In the same way, the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel” (NIV); and Whereas, currently part-time clergy and local pastors do not have access to health insurance through the Conference; and Whereas, the 2014 provisions of the Affordable Care Act requires all persons in the United States to have health insurance; and Whereas, the Affordable Care Act requires any employer with 50 or more full time employees to provide affordably priced health insurance to employees. This includes employees who work 30 hours per week. Thereforw be it resolved that the Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits explore the option of providing health insurance for all part time clergy and local pastor; and Be it further resolved that the Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits put in place health insurance coverage required to place the Conference in compliance with the letter and the spirit of this federal law. Dated: Feb. 17, 2015 Submitted by: Mary Michael Mailing address: PO BOX 532 Whitney Point, N.Y. 13862 Phone number: (607) 205-5649 Email: mmichael0101@yahoo.com UNY local church membership: professing member, Whitney Point UMC, Whitney Point

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UNYAC2015.13 – Property Insurance Number of Pages: 2

The Book of Resolutions/The Book of Discipline: ¶2527, 2533.2, and 2550.7

Conference Committee/Agency: Conference Board of Trustees Conference Church Budget Implications: Possibly

Rationale: The mandatory property insurance program, maintained by the Conference Board of Trustees has not been, and is not now, responsive to the changing insurance industry climate and needs of all local churches in our Conference. Whereas, the United Methodist Book of Discipline in ¶2527 gives each local church the authority and power in matters relating to the real and personal property of the local church; and Whereas, the United Methodist Book of Discipline in ¶2533.2 places the responsibility to review annually the adequacy of the property, liability, and crime insurance coverage on church-owned property, buildings, and equipment, with the local church Board of Trustees; and Whereas, the United Methodist Book of Discipline ¶2550.7 charges the local church Board of Trustees to report to the Charge Conference the results of its review and any recommendations it deems necessary; and Whereas, the authority to complete these tasks has been undermined by the Conference’s mandatory Conference-wide insurance program; and Whereas, that insurance program was implemented by the New ACT group to “take advantage of the economies of scale” as a result of buying insurance in quantity and yet, that same plan, has not produced those desired results for many churches in our Conference; and Whereas, the Conference Board of Trustees has been slow to react to changes in the insurance industry and environment, including the implementation of possible options that the Conference Board of Trustees has agreed to make available to Conference churches desiring a reduction in their insurance premium costs; and Whereas, local churches continue to experience higher insurance costs with very little option to control those same costs; and Whereas, the Plan of Union document adopted on June 19, 2010 states, “the Plan of Union provides the practical outline for how [the union] will be done in accordance with our polity and the 2008 Book of Discipline. It is designed to be organic; providing a framework for the unification, while permitting change as we further discern God’s will for how our Annual Conference will grow into the future;” and Whereas, it would now seem in the best interest of the local churches of the Conference to be able make independent decisions regarding their property insurance;

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Therefore be it resolved that, effective immediately, the Conference sponsored property insurance program be a recommended rather than mandatory option for the local churches of the Conference, allowing each local church Board of Trustees and Charge Conference to fulfill their responsibilities according to The United Methodist Church Book of Discipline by securing insurance as best fits their needs, as the duly elected and empowered leaders of each local church. Dated: Feb. 13, 2015 Submitted by: Pastor Jack Keating Mailing Address: PO Box 879 5395 Orangeport Rd. Brewerton, N.Y. 13029 Phone number: (315) 668-3999 Fax number: (315) 668-1788 Email: pastorjackk@gmail.com UNY local church membership: Licensed Local Pastor serving Brewerton United Methodist Church, Brewerton, N.Y.

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UNYAC2015.14 – Protecting Seneca Lake Number of Pages: 2

The Book of Discipline: ¶160A, 163H, 163I, 164F

Conference Committee/Agency: Social Holiness Conference Church Budget Implications: No

Rationale: Houston based Crestwood Midstream plans to store highly pressurized natural gas (methane) and liquefied petroleum gases (butane and propane, also known as LPG) in abandoned salt mines near Seneca Lake, the largest body of fresh water wholly contained within New York state. Seneca serves as a source of drinking water for 100,000 people. Whereas, old unlined salt caverns are dangerous vessels for the storage of flammable gases (as was illustrated in Hutchison, Kansas when salt cavern-stored natural gas leaked through subterranean fissures and fractures and caused deadly explosions seven miles away) and can also be structurally unstable (as was illustrated by the 1994 collapse of a salt cavern in Livingston County, N.Y., in a calamity that included sinkholes, methane contaminated basements, and a permanently poisoned drinking water aquifer); and Whereas, Seneca Lake caverns are vulnerable to roof collapses that could allow pressurized gases to escape, as is evidenced by the 400,000-ton roof collapse that has already occurred in a Seneca Lake salt cavern now slated by Crestwood for natural gas storage; and Whereas, the Federal Energy Regulatory (FERC), over the strenuous objections of citizens and independent geologists, nevertheless approved Crestwood's natural gas storage expansion plan in May 2014; and Whereas on Aug. 11, 2014, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) called a temporary halt to Crestwood's plans to stockpile LPG in the Seneca Lake salt caverns by announcing a special issues conference to investigate ongoing health, safety, and environmental concerns of lakeside storage here; and Whereas, one day later, on Aug. 12, Crestwood outrageously announced a plan to commence construction of a compressor station to pressurize natural gas for underground storage in salt caverns; and Whereas, dozens of Schuyler County health care professionals have called for a halt to both natural gas and LPG storage in these salt caverns on the grounds that they raise unacceptable risks of catastrophic accidents, injuries; and contaminate water and air; and Whereas, the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church ¶160A supports and encourages social policies and measures "designed to maintain and restore natural ecosystems;" and urges "all municipalities and other governmental organizations to develop processes for determining sustainability of water resources and to determine the environmental, economic, and social consequences of privatization of water resources prior to the licensing and approval thereof,” and

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Whereas, ¶163H which advocates for the survival of family farms, which have been threatened by "increasing concentration of all phases of agriculture into the hands of a limited number of transnational corporations" raising "global questions of justice that cry out for vigilance and action;" and Whereas, ¶163I calls for corporate responsibility including "the communities in which they do business, and for the earth, which supports them" and for the "public's right to know what impact these corporations have in these various arenas…” and Whereas, ¶164F recognizes "the right of individuals to dissent when acting under the constraint of conscience and, after having exhausted all legal recourse, to resist or disobey laws that they deem to be unjust…” Therefore be it resolved that the Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church supports the movement to protect Seneca Lake by continuing to advocate within the political system to prevent gas storage in the salt caverns nearby; and Be it further resolved that the United Methodist Church encourage individuals who are called to do so, to join with others to engage in peaceful, nonviolent acts of protest, up to and including civil disobedience, until additional storage of LPG and methane in Seneca Lake salt caverns is halted; and Be it further resolved that the Conference secretary forward a copy of this motion, upon passage, to Crestwood Midstream, Houston, Texas, The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the NYS DEC, and the appropriate legislative and judicial bodies of Schuyler County. Dated: Feb. 15, 2015 Submitted by: Dianne Roe Mailing Address: 90 West Market Street Corning, NY 14830 Phone number: (607) 654-3450 Email: VineAndFig@aol.com UNY local church membership: professing member, First UMC, Corning

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UNYAC2015.15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Revise Rules of Fair Presentation of Proposed Actions Number of Pages: 3 Conference Committee/Agency: Sessions Committee Conference Church Budget Implications: Rationale: There needs to be fair allocation of platform time and resources for proponents and opponents to present their cases to the Annual Conference session in order for members to have full information prior to voting. Whereas The United Methodist Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s polity follows the federal model of legislative (Annual Conference session), judicial (Judicial Council), and executive (Bishop and staff) branches to define roles and ensure justice; and Whereas, the General Conference ensures fair presentation of issues by providing for majority and minority reports; and Whereas, the special session of the Upper New York Conference held Oct. 18, 2014 experienced an unfair presentation of pro and con issues related to the purchase of new Conference headquarters; and Whereas, the Trustee proposal was posted on the conference website but no opposing or alternative proposals were posted; and Whereas, no petitions were invited for presentation to the special session which may have proposed alternative plans; and Whereas, the Trustees used multiple speakers and PowerPoint to present its proposal, statistical studies, and financial data, taking the Conference to 15 minutes of the announced adjournment time; and Whereas, groups and persons with alternative or opposing points-of-view had no opportunity to present a planned, coherent position with equal time and the ability to use visual charts and data; and Whereas, Conference members were limited to three-minute speeches raising issues with the proposal, with the random luck of being recognized by the chair; and Whereas, questions or issues raised from the floor were responded to by spokespersons of the proposal with no opportunity for rebuttal or further questioning, a helter-skelter presentation of alternate views and concerns; and Whereas, this is not a short-coming unique to the special session, but is a systemic flaw in conducting the Conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business in Annual Conference sessions. Therefore be it resolved that the Upper New York Conference instructs its Sessions Committee to design a fair and equitable process for presentation of issues and actions coming before a session of the Conference so that members can make informed decisions on what is before them; and

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Be it further resolved that the Sessions Committee is instructed to provide for platform time equal to the primary proposal and to make available visual media if it is available to the primary proposal; and Be it further resolved that prior to a vote on the issue, both the primary and secondary spokespersons will have a set time to respond. Dated: Jan. 15, 2015 Submitted by: Nelson Price Mailing Address: 6305 Hamlet Crest Jamesville, NY 13078 Phone number: (315) 446-7656 Email: nprice@twcny.rr.com UNY local church membership: professing member, University UMC, Syracuse Submitted by: Ted Finlayson-Schueler Mailing Address: 118 Shirley Road Syracuse, NY 13224 Phone number: (315) 446-6333 Fax number: (315) 703-1871 Email: SchoolbusTed@Safetyrules.net UNY local church membership: professing member, University UMC, Syracuse Names are listed alphabetically The Rev. Dr. Wilfredo Juan Baez 1637 Rita Rd. Vestal N.Y. 13850 Phone numer: (607) 484-9903 Email: revwillbaez@gmail.com Tabernacle UMC, Binghamton

Rev. Chris Kinnell 181 Parkside Ave., Syracuse, N.Y. 13207 Phone number: (315) 385-7592 Email: pastorcsk@msn.com Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse The Rev. Robert F. Long 833 Oregon Avenue, Niskayuna, N.Y. 12309 Phone number: (518) 372-1083 Fax number: (518) 374-6060 c/o First UMC, Schenectady Email: Bikealong@nycap.rr.com First UMC, Schenectady

Rev. Sara E. Baron First UMC, Schenectady 603 State St. Schenectady, N.Y. 12305 http://fumcschenectady.org/

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Linda Bergh 116 Edna Road, Syracuse, N.Y. 13205 Phone number: (315) 492-8507 Email: Lindagarybergh@gmail.com Professing member Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse

James Morgan 416J4 Old Homestead Rd. Syracuse, N.Y. 13215 Phone number: (315) 488-4772 Email: Morg33@twcny.rr.com Professing member Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse

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Alice Nash 17 Haigh Ave Schenectady, N.Y. 12304 Phone number: (518) 225-3886 Email: photogirl12@gmail.com Professing member First UMC Schenectady, Schenectady Shirley Readdean 2232 Turner Ave. Schenectady, N.Y. 12306 Phone number: (518) 372-7065 Email: whirrly@earthlink.net Professing member First UMC Schenectady, Schenectady Mary Jane Russell 1 Fox Run Lane Unit 630 Orchard Park, N.Y. 14127-3173 Phone number: (716) 646-6376 Email: wjmjrussell@gmail.com Professing member Orchard Pk UMC, Orchard Pk Rev. Dr. William J. C. Russell (ret.) 1 Fox Run Lane #630 Orchard Park, N.Y. 14127-3173 Phone number: (716) 912-8054 Professing member Orchard Pk UMC, Orchard Pk Susan Paul 607 Walberta Road Syracuse, N.Y. 13219 Email: LSQP655@verizon.net Phone number: (315) 488-3422 Professing member Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse Gary Tyler 120 Sutton Drive Syracuse, N.Y. 13219 Email: gwtyler@icloud.com Phone number: (315) 487-5579 Professing member Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse Marge Tyler 120 Sutton Drive, Syracuse, N.Y. 13219 gwtyler@icloud.com (315) 487-5579 Professing member Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse

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UNYAC2015.16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; To Create an Open and Fair Communications System Number of Pages: 3 Conference Committee/Agency: Conference Communications Director Conference Church Budget Implications: No Rationale: Prior to consideration of an issue by the Annual Conference session, there needs to be an opportunity for open and fair discussion and conversation in Conference media by members of the Conference and local churches. Whereas, the Conference communications media were closed to all dissenting or concerned persons prior to the special session of the Upper New York Conference held Oct. 18, 2014 wishing to share their points-of-view with Upper New York Conference members (re: the Trustee proposal to purchase a building for a new conference center); and Whereas, the Trustee proposal was posted on the conference website but no opposing views were allowed; and Whereas, a request was made and turned down to post alternative proposals for a Conference headquarters; and Whereas, there was no forum of diverse views in the Conference Weekly Digest or Advocate ; and Whereas, distribution of documents proposing alternatives to the Trustee proposal were not allowed in the OnCenter where the Special Session was held; Therefore be it resolved that the Communications Director of the Upper New York Conference is directed to create space on all Conference media for the presentation of diverse points-of-view on issues and actions coming before the Conference, including the editions of the Advocate, the website, blogs, and news reporting, with a report to the 2016 Annual Conference session on actions he has taken. Dated: Jan. 15, 2015 Submitted by: Nelson Price Mailing Address: 6305 Hamlet Crest, Jamesville, N.Y. 13078 Phone number: (315) 446-7656 Email: nprice@twcny.rr.com UNY local church membership: professing member, University UMC, Syracuse Submitted by: Ted Finlayson-Schueler Mailing Address: 118 Shirley Road, Syracuse, N.Y. 13224 Phone number: (315) 446-6333 Fax number: (315) 703-1871 Email: SchoolbusTed@Safetyrules.net UNY local church membership: professing member, University UMC, Syracuse

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Names are listed alphabetically The Rev. Dr. Wilfredo Juan Baez 1637 Rita Rd. Vestal N.Y. 13850 Phone number: (607) 484-9903 Email: revwillbaez@gmail.com Tabernacle UMC, Binghamton

James Morgan 416J4 Old Homestead Rd. Syracuse, N.Y. 13215 Email: Morg33@twcny.rr.com Phone number: (315) 488-4772 Professing member, Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse

Rev. Sara E. Baron First United Methodist Church of Schenectady 603 State St. Schenectady, N.Y. 12305 http://fumcschenectady.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FUMCSchenectady

Alice Nash 17 Haigh Ave Schenectady, N.Y. 12304 Phone number: (518) 225-3886 Email: photogirl12@gmail.com Professing member, First UMC Schenectady, Schenectady

Linda Bergh 116 Edna Road Syracuse, N.Y. 13205 Phone number: (315) 492-8507 Email: Lindagarybergh@gmail.com Professing member, Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse

Shirley Readdean 2232 Turner Ave. Schenectady, N.Y. 12306 Phone number: (518) 372-7065 Email: whirrly@earthlink.net Professing member, First UMC Schenectady, Schenectady

Rev. Craig French 117 Whitestone Drive Syracuse, N.Y. 13215 Phone number: (315) 476-1834 Email: craigfrench@twcny.rr.com University UMC, Syracuse

Mary Jane Russell 1 Fox Run Lane Unit 630 Orchard Park, N.Y. 14127-3173 Phone number: (716) 646-6376 Email: wjmjrussell@gmail.com Professing member, Orchard Park UMC, Orchard Park

Rev. Chris Kinnell 181 Parkside Ave. Syracuse, N.Y. 13207 Phone number: (315) 385-7592 Email: pastorcsk@msn.com Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse

Rev. Dr. William J. C. Russell (ret.) 1 Fox Run Lane #630 Orchard Park, N.Y. 14127-3173 Phone number: (716) 912-8054 Orchard Park UMC, Orchard Park

The Rev. Robert F. Long 833 Oregon Avenue, Niskayuna, N.Y. 12309 Phone number: (518) 372-1083 Fax (518) 374-6060 c/o First UMC, Schenectady Email: Bikealong@nycap.rr.com First UMC, Schenectady

Susan Paul 607 Walberta Road Syracuse, N.Y. 13219 Email: LSQP655@verizon.net Phone number: (315) 488-3422 Professing member, Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse

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Gary Tyler 120 Sutton Drive Syracuse, N.Y. 13219 Email: gwtyler@icloud.com Phone number: (315) 487-5579 Professing member, Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse Marge Tyler 120 Sutton Drive Syracuse, N.Y. 13219 Email: gwtyler@icloud.com Phone number: (315) 487-5579 Professing member, Bellevue Heights UMC, Syracuse

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UNYAC2015.17 – Formation of Upper New York Conference United Methodist Historical Society Reference: The Book of Discipline ¶641.2

Rationale: Financial implications: Start‐up costs will be paid by the Conference Commission on Archives and History. Whereas, ¶641.2 of The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church states that the conference commission on archives and history may “organize a conference historical society and encourage membership therein for the purpose of promoting interest in the study and preservation of the history of the conference and its antecedents;” and Whereas, such Conference‐wide Methodist historical society would aid the work of Upper New York Commission on Archives and History and would provide an additional way for Conference members to connect to the Upper New York Conference. The Upper New York Conference Commission on Archives and History formed a committee to draft bylaws for such a historical society. Therefore be it resolved that the Upper New York Conference endorse this endeavor and support formation of an Upper New York Conference United Methodist Historical Society. Be it further resolved that it is agreed that the Upper New York Commission on Archives and History be authorized to organize and administer the society for a maximum of two years until officers are elected. Dated: January 20, 2015 Submitted by: Karen Staulters for the Upper New York Commission on Archives and History Mailing address: 5 Vichy Drive, Ballston Spa, N.Y. 12020 Phone number: (518) 587‐1295 Email: jkstaul@aol.com Conference Commission on Archives and History

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Our team’s accomplishments for 2014 were few but mighty! First, we were able to recruit volunteers to enter the data from our Accessibility Audits so we now have an (almost) complete spreadsheet that shows, at a glance, which of our Conference’s facilities are accessible for district and Conference events. We will be making these spreadsheets available to each district office. We would like to thank all our data‐entry volunteers! We were invited to work with the Upper New York Sessions Committee to help ensure that our Annual Conference sessions are as accessible as possible. The introduction of electronic voting machines this year provided a special area of concern. We discussed ways to make sure that any delegate with physical challenges would be able to register their votes via these machines with confidence and confidentiality. We are grateful that UNY takes accessibility seriously, and we look forward to providing assistance, support, and guidance wherever possible in the future. The best part of our work this past year was the recovery of funds that had been earmarked for accessibility projects in the former Wyoming Conference, but had been mislabeled in the process of forming the Upper New York Conference. Through the dedication and investigative skills of our Conference Treasurer Kevin Domanico, we were able to track down the $9,870 designated reserve that was paid into UNY from the Wyoming Conference Health and Welfare Committee in 2010. This money is now available for no‐interest, short‐term loans for local church accessibility projects. The first beneficiary of these funds was the Cobleskill United Methodist Church, which received a three‐year $3,000 loan for its large‐scale accessibility project. Our future goals include:  creating an online accessibility audit that can be completed or updated by any church at any time;  working with the BOM and dCOMs to develop ways of working with candidates for ministry who have disabilities;  finding ways to solicit financial support for our accessibility loan project, and perhaps develop a grant project as well. Like other teams and committees, our ability to hold meetings has been hampered by the geography of our Conference. Although we have not held a formal meeting since the last session of Annual Conference, we have been able to carry out our work by email. Our team members include: Brian Elliot, Stephen Maddox, Anola Archibald, Sabine Ingerson, the Rev. Douglas Hess, the Rev. Melissa McCarthy, Brenda Kelly, Frederick Holdridge, the Rev. Naomi Babcock, the Rev. Kenneth Babcock, and Jennifer Gleason. Respectfully submitted, Rev. Nancy Hale, chairperson

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Africa 360 – Imagine No Malaria Report – Advance #3021190 At the 2014 Annual Conference, the Upper New York Conference voted to raise $1 million for Imagine No Malaria as part of Africa 360. That $1 million equates to 100,000 lives, which is roughly equivalent to saving enough lives to fill BOTH Ralph Wilson Stadium (Buffalo Bills) and the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University (Basketball), all saved from a preventable, treatable disease. Malaria claims nearly 600,000 lives every year, with 78% of those being children under the age of 5. But Malaria is preventable, treatable and beatable – together, the United Methodist Church can make malaria a memory. Across the world, amazing progress has been made over the past decade in the fight to eradicate malaria. According to the 2014 World Malaria Report released by the World Health Organization, mortality rates have decreased by 47% since 2000. That’s 670 fewer cases and 4.3 fewer malaria deaths; the rate of death has been cut in half from one death every 30 seconds to one death every 60 seconds. While that might not seem like progress; for every prayer we say for a child that dies, another child has been given life – and that number will only increase through the efforts of this Conference! The dramatic reduction in deaths is only possible because of efforts of Conferences like Upper New York; the United Methodist Church continues to be on the forefront of the fight against malaria. There is hope; the upward trend of lives saved is set to continue long into the future; Imagine No Malaria worldwide is only $10 million short of its $75 million goal to dramatically reduce the deaths in Africa. The grants that have been distributed encourage sustainability and local sourcing, as well as local volunteers and health boards to continue applying for funds from many different foundations. Churches around the conference have already stepped up, set goals, and thought creatively about how to raise awareness about Imagine No Malaria in their communities and their churches. Brockport UMC hosted a boys‐versus‐girls can drive to raise $1,000 for Africa 360 (the boys won!), Park United Methodist Church in Hamilton made colorful mosquitoes and “cleared the net” as a Lenten offering, and countless other churches across the conference are stepping out creatively to help the world Imagine No Malaria. This Annual Conference, districts and local churches’ progress toward the goal of 100,000 lives will be highlighted and celebrated – it will be time to celebrate the progress made, think of new creative ways to communicate the message of Imagine No Malaria, and gather energy to continue through the remainder of this mission initiative and beyond. If your church hasn’t been involved yet, and you need more information and resources, contact Field Coordinator Laurel O’Connor at ImagineNoMalaria@unyumc.org or visit the page on the UNYUMC website. Buffalo Bills Ralph Wilson Stadium Capacity: 73,079: http://www.buffalobills.com/tickets/stadium/facts‐and‐ figures.html Carrier Dome, Syracuse University Capacity (Basketball): 34,616 ‐ http://www.cuse.com/facilities/carrier‐ dome.aspx Malaria statistics from World Health Organization report: http://www.umc.org/news‐and‐media/who‐ reports‐dramatic‐decrease‐in‐malaria‐deaths Imagine No Malaria goal information: http://www.imaginenomalaria.org Submitted by: Laurel O’Connor, Field Coordinator

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Africa University Task Force – Advance #3021028 Africa University is grateful to the leadership and local congregations of the Upper New York Conference for their investment in the Africa University Fund (AUF) apportionment in 2014. Thank you for investing 59 percent of the asking to the AUF and for your ongoing support for the "Give Faithfully. Give Hope. Be a Global Neighbor” campaign – the Conference’s effort to endow scholarships for students at Africa University. Student enrollment: Full‐time student enrollment at Africa University held steady in 2014 with 1,478 young men and women from 25 African countries. Female students were a record 53.4 percent of the total enrollment – a fact that is worth celebrating in a context where women consistently lag behind men in access to higher education. Graduation: In June 2014, 480 young people were awarded degrees from Africa University at the 20th graduation ceremony, bringing the total number of alumni to just under 5,300. Without your support, a college education would have been unattainable for the majority of these students. Training and research: Africa University remains a sought‐after partner in addressing critical skills and capacity gaps in sub‐Saharan Africa. A collaboration with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute in Sweden supports a new master’s degree program in Human Rights, Peace, and Development. Africa University is also preparing to launch its first PhD program, which links issues of Peace, Leadership, Governance, and Development, and targets policymakers. Leadership and service: Africa University graduates are answering the call to serve, heal, and uplift communities. Currently, more than a dozen graduates are serving as Global Mission Fellows and missionaries in Africa, Europe, and Latin America. Your gifts are transforming individuals and communities and bringing new people into relationship with Jesus Christ. For every individual who has been touched by the ministry that is Africa University, there are many others – tens of thousands, in fact – who are awaiting the miracle of an answered prayer. Upper New York’s 2014 shortfall in the asking to the AUF, which was $14,522.61, is almost equivalent to one year’s fees for three students at Africa University. Sadly, it represents an unrealized opportunity to equip three young people for meaningful citizenship and service. As you gather for the 2015 session of the Upper New York Annual Conference, we urge you to set a goal of 100 percent support for the Africa University Fund and other shared ministries. By continuing to invest, you keep Africa University in the forefront of disciple‐making, leadership formation, and positive change in Africa. Upper New York, your investment in Africa University is vital. Please remain steadfast in your efforts to invest 100 percent of your asking in the AUF. Thank you for what you have already done and for what you will do in the future. May God bless and keep you always in abundance. Submitted by: James H. Salley, Associate Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement Africa University Development Office, P.O. Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203‐0007 Tel: (615) 340‐7438 • Email: audevoffice@gbhem.org • www.support‐africauniversity.org Changing Africa: Learning here. Living here. Leading here. Serving God. All the time. Everywhere.

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Africa University Endowed Scholarship Fund Task Force Give Faithfully, Give Hope, Be A Global Neighbor A Miracle: Africa University – a United Methodist Related Institution – 21 years and counting. Twenty‐ one years and nearly 6,000 graduates from 29 nations of Africa – learning, living, healing, leading throughout Africa and in other continents of the world. A Miracle: As we celebrate the graduates who have received scholarships from previously endowed funds, we look forward to celebrating with the recipients of the 2014 Upper New York Conference designated Bishop Marcus Matthews and Barbara Matthews Scholarship and the Dr. Julius Archibald, Jr. and Anola Loree Archibald Scholarship. Ponder the Miracle: these two scholarships will provide two years of education each year forever more. Now it is two years of education, in 10 years these two endowed scholarships will have provided 20 years of education. Multiply that by our goal of at least eight endowed scholarships per year – in 10 years that will be 80 years of education. Celebrating an Annual Conference tradition, 2014 Walkers and Bikers were greeted with balloons and singing at the Africa University Under the Acacia Tree display as they rode/walked into the lobby at the OnCenter. They had told the AU story and collected scholarship monies on their way. In 2015, the tradition will continue with some expanded activities. Come, See, and Celebrate. To Walk/Run/Ride in 2015 contact the Rev. Robert Long by email at BikeAlong2@nycap.rr.com. Under the Acacia Tree – an Africa University VBS resource developed by Upper New York pastors the Rev. Robert Kolvik‐Campbell, the Rev. Rebecca Parry, and the Rev. Judith Johnson‐Siebold – continues to be used in Upper New York’s churches and in churches across the United Methodist connection. Rev. Parry will incorporate the Africa University/Imagine No Malaria (INM) relationship in the “Jesus as Healer” session. Did you know that the AU Faculty of Health Sciences provides training in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of malaria for INM selected persons from African villages? A Miracle: Graduates of Africa University make a difference. Taking their professional knowledge and experiences into villages, cities and the country‐side; bringing healing practices and teaching community practitioners; sharing new ways of productive agricultural practice and animal husbandry; being God’s love in action; developing ways of enhancing educational opportunities at every level of need; providing leadership in peace, leadership and governance; becoming mediators in conflict; and always living, leading, training, and encouraging community leaders. Last year you were introduced to the United Methodist Women book Why Africa Matters by Cedric Mayson. This year, every member of every church is asked to respond to the challenge to make a difference in Africa. AU speakers are waiting to be asked to share their enthusiasm for The Miracle of AU, The Miracle of providing scholarships and years of education for African students who will learn at Africa University, live in Africa, and lead in Africa. Contact Shirley Drake Byers via email at sdcjbyers1@nycap.rr.com if you want an Africa University speaker, or if you want to share your enthusiasm for the AU Miracle as an AU speaker.

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Archives and History, Commission on This year, the Commission on Archives and History has been maintaining three archival locations. One in Buffalo, which holds records from the former Western New York Conference, one in Syracuse that hold records from the former North Central New York Conference, and one in Saratoga Springs, which holds the New York portions of the former Troy and Wyoming conferences. The Saratoga Springs building was sold and the Conference will be paying rent to store the archives there. It is great news that the plans for a potential future Conference Center call for the archives to be all housed under one roof. This is a great thing for researchers and other Conference personnel to have it all in one location. It would be a money‐ saving move as well, as we would no longer be paying rent for the three spaces. The commission is very much looking forward to the move. It is also noted that both the Syracuse and the Saratoga Springs archival locations received many boxes of records from recently closed churches over the past year. The pastor grave marking program, under the direction of Ken Summers, is now up and running smoothly. Each district office has a supply of three markers, and they are replenished as needed. Summers was able to secure an agreement with a foundry in Pennsylvania that will make our markers for us. One of the challenges this year has been in answering research requests, as we are without an archivist in both the Buffalo and Syracuse archival locations. Karen Staulters has been trying to do what she can to answer these. She is still maintaining the Saratoga Springs collection. The commission had eight members attend the annual Northeastern Jurisdiction Commission on Archives in History meeting located in Madison, N.J., hosted by the Greater New Jersey Conference. This was held May 6‐8, 2014. The conference honored the ministries of Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury in colonial New Jersey. There was a bus tour that took the group to numerous Methodist historical sites as well as to Washington’s headquarters. The commission members met with other NEJ members that had historical societies to brainstorm and share information. A subcommittee was formed to pursue the creation of a historical society for Upper New York and they have been preparing documents and a resolution to be presented at the 2015 Annual Conference session. This year’s Annual Conference session display featured the burial places of deceased bishops buried within the Upper New York area from all the previous conference areas. It is also noted that the commission purchased the Hannibal Circuit Book of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which was in the Oswego area, to be part of our collection. We are looking forward to preparing and moving all the archival materials to a new Conference Center. Once all is moved and organized, we can work on getting the whole collection catalogued. The former Troy Conference materials are already done and they are in electronic format. The hope is to be able to get the whole collection catalogued electronically to make researching easier for all.

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Members of the committee are the Rev. James Barnes, Karen Staulters, the Rev. Marcia Wickert, Ken and Marge Summers, Adam Barnes, the Rev. Jacob Denny, Merle and Catharine Doud, Joyce Ellis, Marcia Focht, Margaret and Lee Flanders, Jim Lesch, the Rev. Betsye Mowry, Nancy Rutenber, Richard Ward, and Gilbert Smith (emeritus member). Respectfully submitted by: Rev. James Barnes II, Co‐Chair Karen Staulters, Co‐ Chair

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Camp & Retreat Ministries, Committee on This past year has been a challenging and dynamic time for Camp & Retreat Ministries. We were blessed with successfully providing an immersive, supportive, spiritual opportunity for hundreds of God’s children – young and old alike. We worked more efficiently and were more focused than ever. We synthesized our efforts and began to truly feel that we are a united program, provided throughout Upstate New York. We continue to be blessed by devoted, enthusiastic and effective staff, both professional and volunteer. The long awaited evaluation of our financial position has begun, with the Conference providing a more realistic fiscal assessment of both the individual sites and our collective position. Simultaneously, we have undertaken the serious work of strategically planning the future work of our Conference’s Camp & Retreat Ministries. Perhaps the greatest challenge this year has been the juxtaposition of those two efforts, as we have been forced to make programmatic decisions based on newfound financial realities, before we have completed the strategic planning process. Simply put, this means that despite what the strategic plan may eventually indicate is the most appropriate path, we have been forced to start walking in a direction that addresses financial concerns. We now know that some of the sites carried structural deficits into the formation of the new Conference. Some were subsidized by their former conferences and so the new Upper New York Conference inherited activities that were supported by structures that were not self‐supporting. Since the Conference’s formation, this information was hidden within a morass of accounts and diverse accounting practices. New clarity in our financial condition required CRM to make immediate decisions. We initiated efficiencies in the provision of programs and services, consolidated staffing responsibilities and reworked our approach to struggling programs. We have been prayerful and innovative in that process, but it has not been easy. By making difficult decisions to increase efficiency, we have pared down the deficits identified by the Conference fiscal staff. One of the revelations has been that the Conference has actually been subsidizing the Camp & Retreat Ministry at a greater rate than previously identified. To address this, we implemented a three‐fold plan that reduces our expenses, shifts some current fiscal responsibilities to a more appropriate area of Conference accounting, and finally, requests that the Conference allocate future resources at a level that is realistically aligned with current need. Simply put, the Conference has been paying for things that were not previously identified by the Conference accounting procedures and so the amount authorized was systematically being overspent. We eagerly await the final strategic planning report, so that we can begin to assimilate the fiscal plan with our future approach to programming. Through a variety of opportunities, we have recruited, trained and equipped more than 100 young adults again this conference year as they worked in immersion settings on our sites. They gained skills and knowledge that will take them into the future. These young adults develop self‐awareness, confidence, and a collaborative spirit to grow in their faith. This year, we were blessed to launch the Young Clergy Initiative (YCI) with 12 young adults participating – an initiative made at the 2012 General Conference through the General Board of Higher Education & Ministry (GBHEM). We have journeyed with these young adults as they have built relationships with lay and clergy mentors from around the Upper New York Conference discerning their call to ministry. One of the YCI young adults will be attending seminary in fall 2015. CRM participated in UNY’s Road T.R.I.P.s, sharing effective tools and practices for local congregations to use in reaching children and youth in their communities.

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In 2015 we will focus on health of the mind, body and soul. New programs such as PUSH (Promoting Unity, Servanthood, & Health), to be held at Sky Lake and Findley, will help campers improve their spiritual health along with their physical level of health and fitness. Fit4Life at Findley will give participants the tools needed to make lifelong changes and attain vibrant health in their body, soul, spirit and relationships. Each week of summer camp a new faith community is formed on the grounds of our camp and retreat centers. The children, youth and even adults experience Christ in a new way and deepen their faith in creative and life changing worship settings, Bible studies and through the arts. Children and youth remain connected via social media and return to re‐engage with this faith group during Camp Echo, SOLID youth group retreats, and winter retreats. We have worked to develop new retreat opportunities focusing on the Conference mission and vision to resource lay and clergy leaders in their ministry settings across the Conference. We are focused on critical areas of mission. Engaging in ministry with the poor Christ calls us to be in ministry with the poor and marginalized. Our emphasis is on “with” … standing with those who are regarded as “the least of these,” listening to them, understanding their needs and aspirations, and working with them to achieve their goals. Summer camp scholarships will be extended to campers from the Syracuse Housing Authority, Warren County Cooperative Extension, the Rescue Mission, and other low income families across New York state. Improving global health In 2015 we will be growing a deeper partnership with the Upper New York Conference’s Imagine No Malaria and Africa 360 initiatives that make up the Africa 360 campaign. Engaging in local mission opportunities Asbury’s “Reach Out” community mission experience, Casowasco’s “Mission Possible” summer program and Findley’s “Amazing Tour” summer program will engage campers in hands‐on local mission projects serving people in need. We have spent a great deal of time evaluating our retreat and summer programs at all six centers and continue to rethink how we do camp and retreat ministry for the 21st century for the transformation of the world. Camp and Retreat Ministries continue to be our Conference’s most dynamic and transformational program. These programs change lives and not only ensure the lifeblood of the Church, but expand the work of Christ’s disciples into a new generation. For the Conference’s support of that work, we are truly grateful. Yours in Christ, David A. Little, Chairperson Michael D. Huber, Director of Camp & Retreat Ministries

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Communications Report The last year has been a time of exciting change and growth for the Communications Ministry Area in the Upper New York Conference. In early 2015 the new Conference website launched after a great deal of research and preparation. The new website is dynamic, meaning it adjusts to be optimally viewed on whichever device is accessing it. Regardless of whether you are viewing it on a large monitor or a smart phone, the website will be easy to read and look good. One of the key pieces of research that went into the creation of the new website was a survey of members of the Upper New York Conference. The results were clear that the most important change needed was ease of navigation and the most valued use of the website was sharing our story. The new website was designed with these top goals in mind and has been very well received. The year also saw a major shift for the Advocate. In listening to the members of the Conference it was clear that end‐users struggled to know how the Advocate should be used and it often went under‐ utilized. This spring, the decision was made to change the format drastically and transform the Advocate into a ministry magazine. The Advocate is now printed on a glossy paperstock to make the most out of photos and tell the story in vivid and exciting ways. Each issue has a theme to pull it together, and a push has been made to include new voices from around the Conference. Most importantly, the stories are now ministry based and inspirational, not just news oriented. The Advocate is designed to be shared with church visitors, and to inspire and excite church members. There are practical tips from stories of successful ministry from around the Conference. The goal is for local churches to intentionally give away copies of the magazine and be able to say with confidence, “This is who we are as United Methodists in Upper New York.” To help churches fill a gap in communication that could have resulted from having less frequent issues of the Advocate, a new bulletin insert that we’ve named the Bridge, was launched. This new communications tool is more information based and comes out every other week. It features highlights of important news and information from around the Conference. Once churches are alerted that a PDF has been posted to the Conference website they can simply download it and print whatever they need for distribution on Sunday mornings. The information in the Bridge is similar to what runs in the Weekly Digest, but is preassembled in a simple to print format. The Weekly Digest also saw some changes over the past year, not the least of which was the name change. It had previously been known as the E‐Advocate; however, because it had no real connection to the Advocate there was some confusion. The change was made for clarity. In listening to feedback about the Weekly Digest, it was also decided to publish it on Wednesdays instead of Thursdays. It became clear that many churches use this valuable tool to help them put together their own newsletters or bulletin insets and that it would be helpful to the layout and design of those local church materials to receive the Weekly Digest earlier in the week. This change was simply to enhance the value of the tool. It has been a great year seeing a lot of research and hard work yield exciting results, but the coming year is also sure to be exciting. Conference Communications will be refocusing on how to best use social

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media, and is working with the FACT (Financial Advisory Consulting Team) process to create a comprehensive communications plan. The Conference has come a long way in how the story is told, but there is still much to do! Submitted by Stephen J. Hustedt, Director of Communications and Phillip Phaneuf, Conference Communications Commission Chair

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Conference Leadership Team The Conference Leadership Team is charged with helping the Upper New York Conference remain faithful to its mission and vision, and to be the group that makes time‐sensitive decisions between sessions of the Annual Conference. In 2014, the Conference Leadership Team welcomed several new members: the Rev. Laura Percival Pauley, Bethany Printup‐Davis, the Rev. John Martin, and the Rev. Sherri Rood. It met as a team and with the Extended Cabinet three times in 2014. Representative Conference Leadership Team members also joined several other Conference gatherings and endeavors, including gatherings of Finance and Administrative Team leaders, the FACT (Financial Advisory Consulting Team) process – a holistic financial review process designed to assist the Conference achieve both vitality and sustainability, and the new Conference Center building proposal presented at the Special Session of Annual Conference this past October. As anticipated, the main ongoing work undertaken by the Conference Leadership Team in 2014 was to revise and refine the “Mission Map,” a strategic planning document guiding the ministry of the Conference through the year 2020. The Mission Map affirms the purpose of the Conference as “to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by equipping its local churches for ministry and by providing a connection for ministry beyond the local church; all to the glory of God.” To fulfill this purpose, the Mission Map identifies five primary tasks of the Conference: 1. Recruit, train, equip, and deploy transformational clergy and lay leadership so that our congregations will joyfully and faithfully live out the vision of the Conference. 2. Resource our local churches with effective tools and practices for effective disciple‐making in the 21st century, and re‐forming the church for vitality, relevance and fruitfulness. 3. Nurture a planting culture where people are recognizing the movement of the Spirit in their neighborhoods to plant new communities of faith; and, provide the training, support, and resources needed for people to plant new, sustainable communities of faith. 4. Align resources to support the purpose of the Conference and the mission of the local church and implement a system of accountability for mission and ministry at all levels. 5. Communicate how we share a common mission as United Methodist Christians in the 21st century. As the Conference Leadership Team continued to examine these five tasks, it became more and more clear that, although all five tasks contribute to the success of our Conference mission, the first task of increasing leadership capacity is most important. Growing leaders grow congregations which transform neighborhoods and communities. In the year ahead, the Conference Leadership Team will be seeking ways to better align all Conference resources – financial, human and spiritual – around the primary task of increasing leadership capacity. The Conference Leadership Team has had a very full and satisfying year. The team thanks the Conference for the privilege of service and invites interested persons to be in touch to share hopes and concerns. Team members for 2014‐2015 include: Blenda Smith, Mary Howard, Janet Rothfuss, Nathan Trost, Bethany Printup‐Davis, the Rev. Robert Sherburne, the Rev. Laura Percival Pauley, and the Rev. John Martin.

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Ex‐officio: • Appointive Cabinet Representatives: the Rev. William Mudge and the Rev. Sherri Rood • Conference Lay Leader: Scott Johnson  Commission on Religion and Race Representative: Barbara Heise  Director of Connectional Ministries: the Rev. William Gottschalk‐Fielding  Resident Bishop: Bishop Mark J. Webb • Director of Communications: Stephen J. Hustedt

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Episcopacy, Committee on The Conference Committee on Episcopacy (COE) over the course of this conference year has worked with the Episcopacy Residence Committee to ensure the upkeep of the Episcopal residence. We have met with Bishop Mark J. Webb, worked to support his ministry in the Upper New York Conference, and his commitments to the General Church. We have implemented a new evaluation process that the Northeastern Jurisdiction Committee on Episcopacy (NEJ COE) has required all Conferences in the NEJ to use as a tool to evaluate the ministry of our assigned Bishop. The committee has worked with Bishop Webb, the NEJ COE, and our Communications Ministry Area to help make the process as effective as possible. We are still making changes as we live into this new process to help perfect it in a way that it will be as useful as possible to Bishop Webb, the COE, and the NEJ COE. However, as we have started to live into this process, it has shown that it will be a helpful tool for both Bishop Webb and the Committee as we prepare to fill out our final evaluation for the quadrennium this fall that we submit to the NEJ COE. This final evaluation helps the Jurisdictional committee prepare for their work at Jurisdictional Conference. This process has involved receiving information from leadership across the Upper New York Conference who work directly with Bishop Webb, it requires the committee to meet quarterly to assess the information we have received, and involves working with the Appointive Cabinet and other Bishops to evaluate those areas of Bishop Webb’s ministry that only they would be able to speak to. Throughout the year we have also helped to show hospitality and care to Bishop Webb and his family on behalf of our Conference. In the year to come, we plan to support Bishop Webb and his continued ministry in the Upper New York Conference, the General Church, and fulfill our responsibilities as explained in the 2012 Book of Discipline. We will complete and submit the evaluation data to the NEJ COE, and continue to work to perfect the process with them. We ask that you would join us in holding our Resident Bishop, Mark J. Webb, and his family in prayer throughout the coming conference year as we join in ministry together. Respectfully submitted by, Rev. Rebecca L. Laird, Chair, Upper New York Episcopacy Committee

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Equitable Compensation Report for 2014-2015 The Commission on Equitable Compensation has had an interesting year. We are pleased to announce that the amount of money that has been awarded to assist churches in maintaining full-time appointments continues to decrease. However, there is a down side to this trend as some churches which were full-time are no longer able to maintain that level of pastoral service even with assistance. Compensation grants covering two periods were awarded in 2014. For the period covering July through December 2014, the CEC awarded just over $90,000 to twenty-one churches. Grants awarded for the first six months of 2015 totaled $118,500 distributed among twenty churches. The Cabinet also used $12,000 in order to facilitate the making of full-time appointments for the 2014-15 appointment year. At the 2014 Annual Conference, the CEC was asked to look at compensation/housing issues relating to clergy couples. We have investigated those issues and suggested changes to our current Clergy Support Policies. While our suggestions may not address every possible situation, they should provide additional guidance in dealing with all situations. As we continued to review our Conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minimum compensation levels, we came to believe that the differences between the various levels of credentialing did not adequately reflect the investment in education required of our elders. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations include an increase in the base compensation minimum for elders as well as continuing to increase the years of service increment and the cap on that increment for all credential levels. We also ask you to keep your eyes open for more information from the Communications Office on the goals and work of the CEC (if it has not already been distributed). In concluding, I would like to thank the members of the CEC who have given their time and dedication to our work over the past year: The Rev. Sung Ho Lee Al Kidd Lynn Blake The Rev. Bill Pattison Vicki Putney The Rev. Patience Kisakye

Terry Wilbert The Rev. Ray Noell Mitchell Smith The Rev. Carmen Perry The Rev. Lauren Swanson Nancy Rhodes

A special thanks goes to Debi Marshall in the Conference office for all she does. Grace and Peace, The Rev. Wilson S. Jones, Chair Commission on Equitable Compensation

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Finance and Administration, Council on First, I would like to offer a sincere and gracious “Thank You” to all the members of CF&A for their service and ministry and to Kevin Domanico, our Conference Treasurer and the financial staff for their continued excellent work for the Upper New York Annual Conference. Over the past year CF&A has embraced a broader role beyond that of developing fiscally responsible financial policies for the ministry shares budget and other finances of UNYAC to include developing new ways to tell the “story” behind ministry shares and living into CF&A’s vision of building stronger collaborative relationships with other leadership teams of UNYAC. We have begun breaking down silos, as opportunities to work together are identified which strengthen the connections that bind us into one body in Christ. Part of this work has begun through sub‐teams whose members work closely with Conference Trustees, FACT Team, Human Resources and Benefits, Communications, Operations, Camps, Leadership Team, Executive Staff, and Cabinet to coordinate efforts across the Conference. We now have excellent financial reporting tools to aid in monitoring receipts and disbursements of ministry share funds on a monthly basis. This allows for real‐time assessment of how adequately our ministries are being funded. CF&A, in appreciation of your efforts, convey blessings and “well done” to all churches that faithfully participated in our connectional ministry through 100% payment of their ministry shares. CF&A also conveys blessings and sincere appreciation to the many churches that had to make difficult financial decisions over the past year and supported their ministry shares as best they were able. Thanks be to God for all you have done. Report on 2014 Ministry Shares ‐ Our total 2014 ministry share request amounted to $10,323,781. Approximately 62% of our churches paid their ministry shares in full. That’s 564 churches out of 904. While we are extremely thankful, we are aware there is more stewardship work to be done across the connection. Nearly 130 of our churches paid little or no ministry shares for 2014. The total ministry shares received for 2014 amounted to $7,926,651. Unfortunately this meant that after fixed costs, many ministries were only able to spend 53% of the funds approved for their ministry in the 2014 budget. The Conference was also only able to pay 59% of its General Church apportionments.. We understand that sometimes circumstances prevent 100% participation. We also believe that lack of clear understanding of what is funded by your ministry shares may lead to less than 100% participation. We firmly believe that when the people of God see and understand the needs they respond. One of CF&A’s goals is to provide you with more and concise explanations of what your ministry shares support. The hope is this will provide clarity to what ministry shares represent for us in living out our purpose as United Methodist Christians. As an initial response to this need a sub‐team working closely with Conference Communications created a Story of Ministry Shares Brochure which was distributed at District level to local churches and is available for viewing by all on the Conference website. We will continue efforts to develop additional resources for the local church at the District level and on the website to help answer your questions and support local churches in their effort to fully fund ministries.

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2016 Ministry Share Budget ‐ CF&A has worked hard to be good stewards of the financial resources of The Upper New York Annual Conference. Many hours of prayerful consideration and collaborative cost controlling efforts with Conference ministry teams and the Executive Staff have resulted in a proposed 2016 Annual Conference Ministry Share budget of $10,079,236. This represents a decrease from the 2015 budget of $261,202 or 2.5%. In an effort to reflect the Conference’s developing priorities, the 2016 budget categorized funds into fixed, General Church Apportionments, discretionary and contingent costs. A spending plan was developed based on these categories and historical ministry share payment levels.    

Fixed Costs primarily represent personnel expenses and fixed operating costs of $6,074,000 or 60% of the budget, General Church Apportionments were set at approximately 75% for a total of $1,716,000, Discretionary costs of $1,609,000 would be funded after fixed and GC Apportionment goals were met, Contingent costs represent Conference grants and ministry support. These budgeted costs of $680,000 would only be paid after the first 3 budget categories are fulfilled.

Our actual expenditures for 2016 will depend on the actual levels of Ministry Shares paid by our Churches. If 2016 Ministry Share payments amount to $8,598,000, the conference will be able to meet categories 1 and 2 and fund 50% discretionary cost. Compared to payments in 2014, we would need to receive additional ministry shares of approximately $600,000. This represents a quarter of the 2014 $2,500,000 unpaid ministry shares. Lower levels of receipts will result in lower levels of expenditures. We believe this is the most accurate representation of finances needed for ministry in UNYAC and beyond our borders. To provide this support, we need everyone’s best effort to provide these needed funds. We can and must do better than past history demonstrates. Presentation of the 2010 Conference Audited Financial Statements – The 2010 Conference Audit Report may be found at the end of the workbook. CF&A, Conference staff and our auditors, Bowers & Co, CPA’s have labored diligently to prepare the first audit report for the Upper New York Conference. The report is the consolidation of all the assets, liabilities and net assets of the four former conferences and six camps from diverse accounting systems. The complexity of the consolidation and limited system resources prevented earlier completion of the report. The report shows Total Assets of just over $60,000,000 composed of cash, receivables, investments and property spread over the principal funds of the Conference. The Statement of activities shows an increase in net assets of $6,533,000. The ministry of CF&A across the Annual Conference is to faithfully and prayerfully strengthen our financial resources through fervent prayer, good policy, and faithful stewardship practices thus to provide for the financial support of our ministries here in UNYAC and around the world. These ministry opportunities are the future of our church locally and at large. This will not be easy, but we do not labor alone. We are connected as United Methodists and as Christians. We are God’s people called to share in keeping with the Jesus’ models witnessed in the early church community. As together we seek to discern the word of hope God speaks to us as Christ’s church and God’s beloved children, may we all be strengthened in the knowledge that the Lord will provide. Yours In Christ’s Service, Rev. Lawrence G. Lake, President, Council on Finance and Administration

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Global Ministries Team Mission projects: This year we are updating all of our Conference Advance Specials (CAS) and developed the application process for ministries to become CAS’s. A new list will be brought before the Conference session for approval. We are looking at the creative ways we can help promote these mission opportunities to churches and individuals across the conference. Please come and see information at our display tables at conference. We also are lifting up for support several General Board of Global Ministries Advance projects such as: Society of St. Andrew #801600 Helping to feed hungry people by gleaning fields after harvests http://www.umcmission.org/Give‐to‐Mission/Search‐for‐Projects/Projects/801600 Stop Hunger Now #982795 Packaging dehydrated meals to distribute to schools, orphanages and disaster areas http://www.umcmission.org/Give‐to‐Mission/Search‐for‐Projects/Projects/982795 *(NY) Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus, Inc. (R.I.S.S.E.) #3021057 Helping refugees in the Capital Region http://www.umcmission.org/Give‐to‐Mission/Search‐for‐Projects/Projects/3021057 (USA) Native American Comprehensive Plan #982615 Provide leadership development to Native Americans within The UMC; work with existing congregations. http://www.umcmission.org/Give‐to‐Mission/Search‐for‐Projects/Projects/982615 Haiti Children Project #3020507 Partnering with the Haiti Methodist Church to provide a clean, safe home for homeless children http://www.umcmission.org/Give‐to‐Mission/Search‐for‐Projects/Projects/3020507 (Haiti) Hot Lunch Program #418790 Providing daily, hot, nutritious meals for children at Methodist schools http://www.umcmission.org/Give‐to‐Mission/Search‐for‐Projects/Projects/418790 (Palestine) Wi'am Community Empowerment and Conflict Resolution #14910A Advancing a culture of peace and acceptance while promoting nonviolent resolution to conflict http://www.umcmission.org/Give‐to‐Mission/Search‐for‐Projects/Projects/14910A *(Africa) Kamina Friends Enterprise Facilitation and Economic Development #3020510 Building economic growth and capacity, and promoting male and female entrepreneurs in Africa http://www.umcmission.org/Give‐to‐Mission/Search‐for‐Projects/Projects/3020510 *These are also Upper New York Conference Advance specials.

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Missionaries: At this year’s session of Annual Conference we hope to have a couple of missionaries present for people to meet and talk with, including: Olga Gonzalez‐Santiago serving at the Syracuse Westside Urban Mission http://www.umcmission.org/Explore‐Our‐Work/Missionaries‐in‐Service/Missionary‐Profiles/Gonzalez‐ Santiago‐Olga Sarah Mudge, US‐2 Missionary serving Tacoma community House in Tacoma Washington http://www.umcmission.org/Explore‐Our‐Work/Missionaries‐in‐Service/Missionary‐Profiles/Mudge‐‐ Sarah Team members: The Rev. Jeffrey Childs, chair; the Rev. Joe Auslander, John Conklin, CSGM; Phyllis Doane; Olga Gonzalez‐Santiago; Tracy Jackson‐Adams; the Rev. Robert Long; Alice Trost; the Rev. Marti Swords‐Horrell; and ex‐officio members: the Rev. Bill Gottschalk‐Fielding, Director of Connectional Ministries; the Rev. Darryl Barrow, Upper New York Cabinet. Respectfully submitted, Rev. Jeffrey Childs, chair

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Haiti Parnership In 2014 the Haiti Partnership had many wonderful and connectional opportunities. Our commitment to the mission work of our Haiti Partnership and the churches who support us make us even more aware of how important our cooperative efforts are as they continue to grow and nurture. Four of our teams went to Mahot, Haiti to help the community there continue work on the rebuilding of its church. We made great progress and the project will soon be completed. Mahot is in the southern Haitian district of Les Cayes, close to the ocean in the south. Our teams stayed on the local school property and relished the faith and the hard working people of the Mahot community. They marveled at the complete care and protection of the Mahot area and learned so much from their work there. The Haiti Partnership also had one team go to the island of La Gonave and stay in the city of Anse‐A‐ Galet at the Methodist Church there. That church is in the final stages of completion and much of the work was done by skilled Haitian masons. This team had many amazing experiences, including meeting with a ladies group from the local Methodist Church asking for the Americans to pray for the Haitian ladies in their struggles to be good mothers and to be able to provide for their families. In each of these teams, there were new Volunteers‐in‐Mission to Haiti. Each had life changing experiences and each was taught amazing things by their mission trip to Haiti. We thank the Upper New York Conference for its continued support and faith in our work. Together we are changing lives. We appreciate the opportunity to be able to represent the people of New York in our mission work in Haiti. Jodi Crimmel, Haiti Partnership Chair

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Hispanic Ministries Task Force The Upper New York Conference Hispanic Ministries Task Force developed out of the dream of several pastors working with the Conference Director of Connectional Ministries. After the historic merger of the four conferences, the dream of an Hispanic Ministries Task Force became a reality with the hope that the Hispanic/Latino United Methodist churches would become an integral part of the Upper New York Conference vision to “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” We are aligned with the General Commission on Religion and Race in keeping with the mandate to continue to stand for racial justice in our Church. The Upper New York Hispanic Ministries Task Force is also working closely with the Episcopal Office, Director of New Faith Communities, Director of Vital Congregations, and the Director of Connectional Ministries to plant vital Hispanic/Latino churches in Upper New York. We stand in solidarity with the racial/ethnic groups that face inequalities and injustices in the Church and throughout the world. The General Conference of The United Methodist Church has charged the annual conferences with “Building the Beloved Community.” To make this charge central to our hearts, we, the Hispanic Ministries Task Force of UNY, will work closely with the Hispanic National Plan and Unity and Diversity in order to lead the way in fulfilling this challenge. We want to celebrate the work that has been accomplished by the committee in Upper New York during 2014. The committee representing the Upper New York Conference met together and began planning for the work before us. We have worked on and completed:       

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Hispanic/Latino Strategic Plan Course for church planting Course on coaching Met with the Bishop and Cabinet members to discuss the vision Targeted strategic areas for church plants Developed a job description for a director of Hispanic/Latino Ministries Submitted a name for the Conference position Developed a calendar for common ministries for Hispanic/Latino churches

We have planned evangelistic and holistic trainings events for the Hispanic/Latino churches. We have plans to initiate the opening of at least three new Hispanic/Latino churches in the near future. The committee understands that if our UNY Conference does not see the undergirding of Hispanic/Latino churches as a priority, our future as a Church grows dim. As a Conference we need to take seriously the mission and vision of the Church: to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. These disciples include members of Hispanic/Latino cultural groups, who are the fastest growing cultural group in the UNY Conference. “We are simply seeking to bring into full realization the Christian Dream – a dream yet unfulfilled. You were called to travel on the same road together and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. You have one Master, one Faith, one Baptism, one God and Father of all, who rules over all, works through all, and is present in all. Everything you are and think and do permeates out of Oneness. In Christ’s family there can be no division into Jew and non‐Jew, slave and free, female and male, (Black, White, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American, or Hispanic/Latino). Among us you are all equal. That is, we are all in a common relationship with Jesus Christ.” (Excerpts from Ephesians, The Message)

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Our dream is a dream of equality of opportunity, of privilege, position, and property widely distributed; a dream of a Church where no longer it is argued that the color of a person’s skin determines the content of his character; a dream of a Church where every person will respect the dignity and worth of the human personality. This is the dream. When it is realized, the jangling discords of our Church will be transformed into a beautiful United Methodist symphony, and people everywhere will know that The United Methodist Church is truly a Church of the free and the brave.” (Adopted from the speech given by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, in July 1962, Washington, D.C.; italics added) Sisters and brothers, I see a Church where the ugliness of racial injustice is transformed into the beauty of God’s Holiness. I see a Church that is empowered by the unity of the Spirit; I see a Church that is full of love one for another; I see a Church of baptized believers making disciples in the name of the Risen One, Jesus the Christ; I see a vital Church, an alive Church, a vibrant Church where believers are measured by how much they love the Lord and worship Him; I see a United Methodist Church driven by faith, hope, and love building the Church into the beloved community; I see a Church not dying, not surviving but living out the truth of the Gospel; I see a Church confronting the evils of society and the powers that be and bringing a message of hope and redemption to a lost world. As members of the UNY Conference, in the spirit of unity, we as Hispanic/Latino’s shall overcome and we shall overwhelm with our love for Christ and for one another. Many blessings, Rev. Dr. Alberto Lanzot For Peace and Justice

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Laity Report, Board of God continues to do amazing things through the people called Methodist across the Upper New York Conference. The Upper New York Conference Board of Laity has been hard at work equipping and empowering laity in leadership ministries to live into the call of God on their lives. In 2015 the board focused much of its work on sharing best practices regarding the dimensions of lay leadership in vital congregations. In meetings across the state we emphasized the critical nature of having a vital personal faith as the core for all ministry in the Church. It is also critical that we make training and assessing the effectiveness of ministry roles a purposeful act. We shared the importance of making space for the call on other disciples ensuring by allowing others to serve. We have also discussed the importance of engaging as many sisters and brothers as possible so that they may act on the call of God on their hearts. In addition to this we have spent many hours working on helping laity in leadership be effective partners with clergy. The dynamic partnership between clergy and laity is a distinctive feature of The United Methodist Church. Recognizing the distinctive calls on our life, but the act that these calls are interdependent and God is glorified by how we all work together this way. There is much fruit to discuss. Laity are serving well in several ministries and taking bold steps in faith to help make disciple of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Some exciting examples include: Mount Vision UMC with a Coffee House‐style event which now includes and encourages small groups to break out and use the kitchen area ("Kitchen Talk") of the fellowship space for spiritual and faith related conversation, and the McDonough UMC has had dreams for awhile about offering a community meal in its rural, isolated community, and has been successful in beginning that ministry. The Pendleton UMC came to serve Thanksgiving dinner at the Seneca Street Church when it looked like the dinner would have to be cancelled. Many churches at their charge conferences brought in food to help those in Lackawanna to provide essentials when the store shelves were emptied. Many other churches reached out to laity and clergy alike to assist with clearing the snow when travel bans were lifted for neighbors. As we look to the 2015‐2016 church year, we look forward to continuing the work of equipping and empowering transformative leaders. Part of this work will be integrating lay perspectives on the list of core competencies for clergy shared at this Annual Conference session. We will also develop a parallel list of core competencies for lay leaders, which will provide greater consistency at future trainings. We also will continue to reach as many brothers and sisters with these messages about effective lay leadership so that our faith communities continue to carry the good news and love of Jesus Christ to the world.

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Lay Servant Ministries Lay Servant Ministries is the laity led and Discipline‐supported lay ministry program of The United Methodist Church. It offers all laity the opportunity to search out, discern, and further their personal understanding, as well as grow through educational courses on specific topics of interest that ultimately help lead laity into deeper and stronger service within their called ministry. The Lay Servant Ministry program is designed to raise up, support, educate, and inspire laity of The United Methodist Church to discern their specific ministry gifts of leading, teaching, caring, and communicating. The Conference Lay Servant Ministries director and all 12 district directors/co‐director teams are dedicated to serving the laity members of the Upper New York Conference as they go out in ministry across our Conference and throughout the world. Each and every lay member is valued, and their ministries are vital to the mission of Jesus Christ. Our hope is to enable all lay people to use their gifts in service. As we have moved forward with the implementation of the 2012 Discipline changes, we are pleased to share that there has been a noted increase in the understanding of the process and requirements for being a Certified Lay Servant, along with the specifics regarding the extra entitlement of Lay Speaker. In fact, during 2014, we, the Conference LSM team, were able to “affirm” the first three Certified Lay Servant‐Lay Speakers of the Upper New York Conference: James Baxter and Joyce Royal‐Palm of the Albany District, and Ken Guilfoyle of the Mohawk District. We know there are others currently in the process of completing the requirements and look forward to affirming more servants called to that specific branch of ministry in 2015. The laity of our Conference continues to inspire me; your commitment to Christ‐like service is immeasurable and infectious. Your fervor is encouraging, and your passion is astounding. It is an honor and a privilege to serve with each and every one of you, as we all answer our individual calls of service and ministry. As we continue to grow together within the Lay Servant Ministries, do not hesitate to contact your district lay servant ministry directors, their teams, your district superintendent, or me (your Conference director of lay servant ministries) with your questions, concerns, ideas, and assistance. It is going to take all of us to move forward and make a difference in Jesus’ name. Thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving with you! “Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we shall not lose heart!!” (2 Corinthians 4:1) Submitted by: Carmen FS Vianese, UNY Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministries vianese4@frontiernet.net or (585) 468‐5935

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2014/2015 UNY Annual Conference LSM Team Carmen FS Vianese – Conference Director/Team Chair District Directors: Adirondack – Maxine Willis Albany – Jerry Oliver Binghamton – Co‐Directors Jan Laughlin & Melody Patterson Cornerstone – Ernest Warren Crossroads – Susan M. Ranous Finger Lakes – Lucina Hallagan Genesee Valley – Deborah Clyde Mohawk – Co‐Directors Mary Cheney & Ken Guilfoyle Mountain View – District Lay Leader Joel Stauring Niagara Frontier – Co‐Directors Barb Saltarella & James Brown Northern Flow – Jenni Piatt, newly replaced by John M. Frary Oneonta – Co‐Directors Maxine Christman and Richard Christman

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Native American Ministries (CONAM), Committee on This past year has been a very active year for the Committee on Native American Ministries. We took our role as educators and advocates very seriously as we developed, prepared for, and presented 14 Learning Sessions reaching out to the 12 districts in the Conference. The purpose of the Learning Sessions was to train and educate about Native American history and present realities, from the perspective of Native peoples, focusing on the complex connection of The United Methodist Church to that history and to relationships today. Of the 915 churches in our Conference, only 215 churches sent representation to the Learning Sessions. Many were local church representative, pastors and other church leaders. The Learning Sessions were part of the Conference’s preparation for Upper New York’s Act of Repentance and Healing of Relationships with Indigenous Persons to be held during the 2015 session of Annual Conference. In addition to the Learning Sessions, CONAM reached out to our Conference membership through presentations at United Methodist Women’s gatherings, a Casowasco retreat for commissioned elders, and workshops and presentations to the body during the 2014 session of Annual Conference. A few local church representatives have held their own study groups using materials from the Learning Sessions. We worked hard to update and communicate with local church representatives to CONAM through a mass email system to approximately 450 people. CONAM leaders traveled to Baltimore to share the UNY CONAM Learning Session presentation with members of the Northeastern Jurisdiction CONAM at its annual meeting in October 2014. Native American Ministries Sunday continues to be an important focus for CONAM, providing an opportunity to celebrate the gifts of Native Americans, share our message with local congregations, and obtain support and funding for our ministry. Contributions from Native American Ministries Sunday are utilized in many ways. We continue to support the three Native American United Methodist Churches on native territories, both with financial gifts and with prayer. We oversee the Native American Transportation Program on the Onondaga Nation Territory, which is a long standing part of our UNY Conference ministry. We encourage all churches to designate a local church representative to CONAM to assist in celebrating Native American Ministry Sunday. We continue to hear the good news from local church representatives as numerous local churches are celebrating Native American Ministries Sunday, some for the first time. Native American Ministries Sunday funds are spent in many ways. We also reach out to traditional groups in urban settings through programs that support the effort to be in community and learn more of traditional teachings. Our youngest CONAM member, Bethany Printup‐Davis ( Tuscarora) has attended several national trainings, thanks to NAMS funds, in preparation for her decision to enter the seminary this fall. Four Corners UMC on the Cattaraugus Territory has recently repaired the roof on its church building utilizing NAMS funds. The Upper New York Committee on Native American Ministries has worked closely with the UNY Conference to prepare for the Act of Repentance worship service which will be celebrated during the Annual Conference session on May 27, 2015. It is our prayer that brothers and sisters in our church families will continue to join us in this journey toward healing relationships within our Church and answer the call to love our indigenous neighbors more faithfully through advocacy, prayers and understanding.

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New Faith Communities Team God has been doing amazing things through our New Faith Communities in 2014‐2015! Since the last session of Annual Conference the number of our New Faith Communities has nearly doubled. As of March 1, there were 41 United Methodist new faith communities being planted in Upper New York! They represent many different strategies and are targeting many diverse people. Many of our NFCs are being planted by existing churches as they seek to extend their reach by creating new places for new people. Others are being planted by small teams of people supported by partnerships with nearby churches. Almost all are meeting in non‐traditional spaces, and using non‐traditional methods to build relationships with new people. All are seeking to grow new disciples of Jesus Christ! And, there are fruits to report! By the end of 2014, statistical reports from our New Faith Communities show that our New Faith Communities:     

Had more than 1,350 regular participants that were not attending any of our churches previously, including 162 children (age 0‐12), 102 youth (age 13‐18), and 241 young adults (age 19‐35). Had 73 small groups, with a total average weekly attendance of 692. Had more than 654 persons attending their new worship experiences. Had more than 332 persons actively involved in hands on mission and ministry. Had collected more than $258,000 in offerings from their own people.

Most importantly, every single one of our New Faith Communities had stories to tell of God changing the lives of people because of their ministries. These “transformed lives” are the most important reason for our planting efforts! To undergird our planters and their teams, we continue to build and strengthen a system that is designed to identify, assess, equip, deploy and support every New Faith Community planter. Some highlights of that system include: Coach Network Team… A team of eight persons continues the work of identifying, training, approving, and deploying a network of coaches. It hosted two training events in 2014‐2015: a Path 1 sponsored event in October 2014, and a more in‐depth training provided by Chris Holmes Coaching in March 2015. We now have more than 30 trained coaches in our Conference, and more than half of our planters are working with a coach each month. Planter Peer Group Team… The greatest threats to sustainable new faith community planting are experiences of loneliness and burnout among planters. The Planter Peer Group Team has worked to develop a number of groups for planters designed to provide them with spiritual nourishment, renewal and mutual friendship. These groups meet once each quarter in a retreat setting in various locations, and are led by trained spiritual directors. Grant Processing Team… Our Conference is in the business of providing seed funding to enable New Faith Communities to get off the ground. Planters with a vision for a NFC apply for funding, and the Grant Processing Team receives the applications and makes decisions about how to spend your money, based on the strength of each application, how well developed the planting team is, the perceived

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likelihood of fruitfulness, and priorities related to Conference goals. In both 2014 and 2015, the Grant Team gave out $250,000 to a total of 20 new faith communities. If an application is made in subsequent years, assessment of disciple‐making fruitfulness is the most important determining factor to further funding, but always with an eye toward every NFC becoming self‐sustaining within three to four years. Training/Learning… If they are nothing else, New Faith Community planters are learners and new learning comes through many diverse experiences. Our Conference hosted a Jurisdiction‐wide “Launchpad” event in August 2014, a three‐day intensive learning experience for those planting new things. Because it was held in Albany, many of our planters and their teams were able to easily attend. As is the case every year, a number of our planters also attend national events. The School of Congregational Development in Charlotte, N.C., and an event for women who are planters in Nashville, Tenn., were good examples this past year. On a more local level, our own fourth annual New Faith Communities event was held in April, and this year featured a presentation by the planter of “Church in a Diner” in Lansing, Mich., as well as many other workshops led by our own talented people. The Rev. David Masland, Director of New Faith Communities, provides “Virtual Planning Groups” – video‐ conferences held over two months with groups of three to four planters – for those who are developing their vision. Most of all, planters learn best through conversations with other planters. Our planters are often seeking to consult with one another to see what God seems to be up to! The great news is that all of this is just the beginning! God continues to call new people to plant. Beginning in July, eight or more new starts will be launched with a number of others on the horizon. The fact is that any and every church in our Conference can start a new faith community! The question is where do un‐churched or de‐churched people hang out in your community? And, how might your church begin to build relationships with them that can lead to planting a new faith community where you can all discover together the joy of saying “YES!” to God’s grace every day of your lives? Submitted by: Rev. David Masland

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Ordained Ministry (BOM), Board of The Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) is a covenant community of Christian leaders working together to discern, cultivate, and recruit excellent spiritual leaders for the churches of Upper New York. The board is the credentialing body for clergy seeking commissioning and ordination in the Upper New York Conference. BOM has a wide scope of responsibilities in cultivating and supporting excellent clergy leadership; these tasks are outlined in paragraph 635 of the 2012 Book of Discipline. The board’s members (lay and clergy, appointed by the Bishop) work in six broad areas: Standards and Qualifications (of ordination candidates); Clergy Status; Clergy Effectiveness; District Committee (dCOM) support and direction; Recruitment/Enlistment; and oversight of the Provisional Members program. In the 2014‐2015 year, the Upper New York Board of Ordained Ministry has stepped forward with several new members and some new leadership. The current co‐chairs are the Rev. Holly Nye and the Rev. Matthew Stengel; Rev. Stengel moved into the role of co‐chair in summer 2014 when the Rev. Lynn Spence’s term concluded. In the board’s wisdom, the co‐chairs serve overlapping four‐year terms. In other words, when Rev. Nye’s term ends in 2016, Rev. Stengel will continue to serve another two years, with another “upcoming” co‐chair. Thanks to the excellent work of the BOM nominating team, the board also has a new secretary, the Rev. David Cooke. The Rev. Alice Priset continues in the role of vice‐chair. The Rev. Michelle Bogue‐Trost serves as registrar, with assistance from the Rev. Eleanor Collinsworth in preparing the “Business of Annual Conference” – the materials for the annual Clergy Session. Leading the board’s divisions this year are: the Rev. Sue Russell, standards and qualifications; the Rev. Carmen Perry, clergy status; the Rev. Rhonda Kouterick, clergy effectiveness; Rev. Spence, dCOM; the Rev. Leon Van Wie, provisional program; and the Rev. Mike Smith, recruitment. The board began this year by bringing to the 2014 Clergy Session a statement of Our Clergy Covenant, expressing our understanding of the shared responsibilities we are to live out, and to which we hold one another accountable. (This document is appended to the end of this report). Also in 2014, we published a Board Policy Manual (available on www.unyumc.org), and worked with the Upper New York Cabinet and Conference Leadership Team in articulating what a “Transformational Leader” looks like. Much of our work during the year builds toward the February‐March retreat, when we interview candidates, and engage in discerning God’s movement and guidance in raising up future leaders for our Church. As we write this in February, board members are hard at work reading candidate materials, watching sermon videos, and praying for the candidates and the board. Each September and January, the Provisionals division offers a retreat for those on the path to full ordination. In the coming year, there is a proposed plan to offer a summer retreat/learning experience as well. In November, board members accompany district superintendents to visit students at seminaries across the connection. This is part of the work of the recruitment division, supporting and enlisting excellent candidates for ministry in our Conference. The Board Executive Committee meets with the Cabinet at least twice a year. This is an excellent way to build community and communication, as we work in our different, yet complementary, ministry areas. In the spring, we work with the Cabinet to prepare the

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Business of Annual Conference, the document approved at Clergy Session, accounting for the status of all clergy members of the Conference. It is a formidable task, handled ably and cooperatively between the board registrar and the Bishop’s Office. The work of the board requires us to be always learning. Nine board members traveled to Denver in August 2014 for a mid‐quadrennium training offered by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. In addition, Rev. Stengel serves on the Northeastern Jurisdiction Board of Ordained Ministry, working with representatives from the other conferences in the Northeast to share best practices and look toward future needs of boards of ministry. We, the co‐chairs, are immensely grateful for the time, energy, prayer and faithful service given by every member of the board. It is a holy and humbling work that we share, and it is only possibly through the loving effort of many faithful people working together. Thanks be to God! Rev. Holly Nye and Rev. Matt Stengel, UNYC Board of Ordained Ministry Co‐Chairs UNY Board of Ordained Ministry members, as of February 2015: Rev. Kristen Allen, Rev. Nola Anderson, Rev. Joseph Auslander, Rev. Marilyn Baissa, Bill Barber, Rev. Michelle Bogue‐Trost, Rev. Lee Carlson, Rev. Yohang Chun, Rev. Eleanor Collinsworth, Rev. David Cooke, Rev. Jennifer Delahoy, Christine Doran, Brian Ethington, Rev. Brian Fellows, Rev. James Fenimore, Rev. Vonda Fossitt, Keith Grinnell, Rev. Youngjae Jee, Noel John, Rev. David Kofahl, Rev. Bob Kolvik‐Campbell, Rev. Rhonda Kouterick, Rev. Karen Marshall, Crystal Martin, Rev. Pam Mikel Hayes, Rev. Wayne Mort, Rev. Brooke Newell, Rev. Holly Nye, Rev. Carmen Perry, Rev. Colleen Preuninger, Rev. Sheila Price, Rev. Alice Priset, Rev. Tom Pullyblank, Rev. Sherri Rood, Rev. Sue Russell, Rev. Jae Sundar Samuel, Rev. Jane Sautter, Lynn Shipe, Rev. Michael Smith, Rev. Steven Smith, Rev. Lynn Spence, Rev. Matthew Stengel, Rev. Beckie Sweet, Rev. Michael Terrell, Rev. Leon Van Wie, Denise Walling, and Rev. Heather Williams. Upper New York Conference Our Clergy Covenant We have a sacred calling as United Methodist clergy. Together, we share in a covenant relationship in a community of clergy (active and retired Elders, Deacons, Associate Members, Provisional Members, Local Pastors). This covenant is to be marked by respect, honesty and integrity in all interactions with our colleagues. As a covenant community we are to be held accountable to one another for our conduct. We constantly seek to move onward toward perfection in our conduct as clergy. In order to help us to that end, we seek the guidance and wisdom of the covenant community of clergy to hold us accountable to the highest ethical standards in all of our ministry settings. When we fail to uphold one another to the highest ethical standards we damage the relationships among clergy. We lose trust in one another and we damage, sometimes irreparably, the trusting relationship with those we serve. As clergy, the greatest gift we are granted is the trust of those whom we serve. What follows below is a Covenant for all professionals in ministry. This covenant provides a common understanding and agreement of clergy conduct to which clergy hold one another accountable.

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Develop through continued education, maintenance of personal growth and competence for ministry. Maintain proper physical care and discipline. Keep time commitments faithfully and use time responsibly, acknowledging that ministry cannot fit into conventional time slots. Follow high moral standards in all forms of communication including social media and conduct, including: o keeping confidences o communicating honestly and appropriately. Are above reproach in all financial transactions. Remain sufficiently free from unnecessary financial debt, accepting financial responsibility as not to burden one’s congregation or the Upper New York Conference. Will not leave a community to accept a new appointment without arranging for payment of local financial obligations. Maintain a healthy emotional and social balance and boundaries between pastoral identity and self‐identity; private and community life; self and other. Provide for the care of family and spouse and, as a parsonage family, addresses their needs and concerns through appropriate lines of communication. Will leave church and parsonage in good condition, accepting financial responsibilities for damage done to parsonage beyond normal wear and tear or age.

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Is spiritual leader to all members and constituents of the ministry setting. Is open to serve in the community of the charge recognizing that appointment is to the church and the community. Offers pastoral care to those in need in the community who are not under the care of another clergyperson. Represents the itinerant and connectional process honestly and justly, taking responsibility for personal decisions in appointment changes. Is above reproach in pastoral performance of responsibilities and duties outlined in ¶328, 340, 341 ‐ 2012 Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. Maintains confidentiality in all situations that require confidences be upheld including: o counseling and pastoral care situations, o personnel matters within the ministry setting o personnel and appointment matters in the Conference o a clergyperson’s responsibilities in the Conference, such as Board of Ministry, budgeting processes, etc. As appropriate to one’s order, accepts appointment and is willing to be itinerant, faithfully performing duties. Does not accept employment beyond the full‐time appointed charge, except with the consent of the Cabinet and the local church staff‐parish relations committee. In writing and preaching, gives appropriate credit for words or ideas drawn from another source. Maintains connectional responsibilities which include providing updated records for the next clergyperson and seeing that ministry shares are current. Prepares the ministry setting for change of clergy.

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Refrains from pastoral contact in previous appointments. Respects the ministry setting of another clergy. Provides service only at that clergy’s invitation. All inquiries are referred to the resident clergy. Seeks to uphold, enhance and support the work of another professional in ministry and in no way undermines his or her efforts to serve. Acts with integrity in all matters in reference to one’s predecessor and one’s successor. Does not violate the sacred trust between clergy/parishioner or those in pastoral care by seeking sexual, social or business favors at any time. Refrains from all sexual involvement with those who have sought and/or received pastoral or spiritual counseling at any time and their family members.

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Peace with Justice in Palestine/Israel, UNY Task Force on Purpose: The Upper New York Task Force on Peace with Justice in Palestine/Israel was formed for the purpose of educating, advocating, and supporting efforts for peace and justice in Palestine/Israel. Events this past year included the well‐attended fourth annual UNY Palestinian Dinner, with speaker Ariel Gold lending a Jewish voice in support of Palestinian justice. Another highlight was the August 2014 national gathering of United Methodists for the educational advocacy conference, "Walking with Palestinian Christians," hosted at Rev. Mike Slaughter's Ginghamsburg UMC in Tipp City, Ohio. Co‐sponsored by General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) and the Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church, the event was attended by representatives from United Methodist churches nationwide, as well as by Palestinian leaders, representatives from national United Methodist boards (GBGM, GBCS, GBOPHB), members of United Methodist Kairos Response (UMKR), and several bishops. Nine of our Upper New York United Methodists attended: the Rev. Alan Kinney, the Rev. Ben O'Connor, Leah Mae, Tom Carlisle, Karen Peterson, Beth Woolever, Alice Trost, Linda Bergh, and Dianne Roe. The worship, Palestinian sharing, and workshops took place during the Israeli incursion into Gaza. Also in August, two representatives from the General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits met with the task force in response to questions asked from the floor at the 2014 session of Annual Conference. GBOPHB's discussion of working on a general human rights screen for investments was affirmed as a positive step. However, the task force urged an increase in efforts to end our Church's support and profit‐making from Palestinian suffering, currently enabled by our involvement with companies that support Israel's occupation of Palestine. Further initiatives included task force scholarships to two delegates participating in peace and justice trips to Palestine/Israel. They, and others from the task force, as requested, are available as speakers in local congregations. The task force website at http://um‐palestine‐israel‐tf.org has been updated by the Rev. Gary Doupe and will be linked to our Conference website under Social Holiness. Also check www.tinyurl.com/UNYPalestineIsraelFB. Initiatives continue on recruitment of interested individuals to form task force‐related interest/action groups around the Conference. UMKR, with which the task force networks, has provided information packets on United Methodist travel in the Holy Land and also on boycott materials as a follow‐up to legislation at the 2012 session of General Conference. These are available at the Conference Office in Syracuse. Respectfully submitted, Linda Bergh, Co‐chair, UNY Task Force on Peace with Justice in Palestine/Israel ANNOUNCEMENT: 2015 Palestinian Dinner at 5:15 p.m. Friday, May 29 at the Plymouth Congregational Church, Syracuse

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Peace with Justice Grant Program The Peace with Justice grant program of The United Methodist Church seeks to provide financial support for those who are working to bring communities into a social awareness. To this end, each year as one of our six Special Sunday offerings, our congregations are asked to take an offering to aid in the work. While half of the monies collected are forwarded to the General Board of Church & Society grant funds, 50 percent stays in our Conference to be spent on programs within our midst. As a Conference, our participation rate for the 2013 Peace with Justice Sunday offering was just 18.42 percent. The concern is that our churches are not offering their members an opportunity to support this important work. I received a lot of positive feedback and assurances from many that their congregations would definitely support the Peace with Justice Sunday offering for 2014. Unfortunately, our participation rate went down! I look forward to working with district superintendents, pastors, and lay people in an effort to increase our awareness of this offering. In 2014, these Peace with Justice grants were approved and spent:  $1,500 UNY Task Force on Peace with Justice in Palestine/Israel to attend Walking with Palestinian Christians and the UM Kairos Response Summit  $4,050 Albany‐Emmaus UMC to host its annual International Reconciliation Conference  $5,000 Faithful Citizen, Inc. to create an instructional video on how to do social ministry

Ministries are encouraged to apply for a Conference Peace with Justice grant. Contact Heather Smith, Peace with Justice Coordinator, at peacewithjustice@unyumc.org. Heather Smith

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Pension and Health Benefits, Board of The Upper NewYork Conference Board of Pension & Health Benefits (CBOPHB) is active throughout the year. We meet in a variety of formats: conference calls, one day meetings, an annual retreat, and online work. We welcomed these new members to the board: Edward Bartholomew, Michael Turner, and Michael Virgil. The full list of members and linking persons is available in the Conference Journal. The matters of pensions and health benefits are the responsibility of the CBOPHB. We also interact actively with other Conference agencies to address our common ministries of mission, policies, Financial Advisory Consulting Team (FACT), and the Administrative Ministry Oversight Team. Highlights of the 2014‐2015 year include: 

Approval by the UNYC of the recommendation that all Medicare‐eligible persons who are retired be enrolled in the OneExchange program for health insurance purposes. This shift of medical coverage, overall, went smoothly. A new actuarial report indicates that this shift has reduced the long term liability for retiree health from $68.6 million to $22.9 million.

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Throughout the year the board has regularly considered these topics: - Consequences and impact from arrearages by local churches and clergy in funding direct billing of health care and pensions. In 2014, this amounted to more than $300,000 that the board removed from invested funds to cover this shortfall. - We also address health care coverage in each category of our lay and clergy employees and retired persons, spouses and dependents. This sector of the American life continues to be in flux at many levels. The board receives input from many sources as we manage this vital piece of work for the Conference, evaluating the options available each year. - Communication and education on topics related to pensions and health care, as they relate to staff, clergy and dependents; as well as information for local church leaders about these matters and the funding thereof.

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During our November retreat, Karen Manczko of Wespath Investment Management (GBOPHB) presented information and reports on the work of the General Board as it relates to the Upper New York Conference. Our board liaison, Ron Coleman, shared policies from other conference boards across the country during a discussion of best practices.

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We have worked with Conference Treasurer Kevin Domanico and the board of trustees to centralize the assets available for the long term Conference liabilities for pensions and required work of the board.

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The board developed, reviewed, revised and approved an investment policy for CBOPHB funds. We determined our authority and fiduciary responsibility via The Book of Discipline (2012) (¶613.5). As a Conference of The United Methodist Church, the Upper New York Conference is committed to the implementation of the socially responsible investment policies in 2012 The Book of Disciple (¶717). The Socially Responsible Investment Program stated in the Investment Strategy Statement of the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church and Wespath Investment Management is the authority for the Upper New York Conference’s Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines (www.gbophb.org/assets/1/7/investment_policy.pdf).

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On Feb. 28, 2015, the board reviewed and approved the Comprehensive Benefit Funding Plan (CBPF) for 2016. As of this writing, it has been sent to the General Board of Pension & Health Benefits for their review and comments. Completion of a CBPF is required annually and is a good tool for determining the use and use‐limits of our assets. The Upper New York Conference is currently fully funded in all benefit obligations with the exception of retiree health benefits. It should be strongly noted that being fully funded now does not mean fully funded forever. The use of reserves for the payment of obligations that are budgeted to be paid by local churches will erode our funded status in the near future. We are privileged to have the experience and skill of Vicki Putney, Conference Director of Human Resources/Benefits, her knowledge of the system and care for individuals makes her valuable to both the work of the board and of the Upper New York Conference. The board seeks to utilize the best and most effective methods of doing this work that matters to the clergy and employees. We regularly take steps to improve our process and results. Prayer and dependence on God are central to our ministry on behalf of the Conference. Sincerely, Rev. Stephen T. Deckard

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Religion & Race (CORR), Commission on The Commission on Religion & Race (CORR) has focused on three areas in this past year. First, CORR established a relationship with the Rev. Eric Law by rejoining the Kaleidoscope Institute “for competent leadership in a diverse, changing world.” Part of that membership includes 10 hours of phone consultation with Executive Director Rev. Law. He is no stranger to many in Upper New York. Along with being well known nationally, he has done workshops in the Albany area in the past. Stay tuned for great opportunities for Upper New York with this relationship. Meanwhile, please check out the Kaleidoscope Institute website at http://www.kscopeinstitute.org. Second, some members of CORR attended the Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) Conference in 2014. This was the first time all United Methodist caucus groups met at the same time and place. What an amazing sense of community and presence of the Holy Spirit. The work of BMCR includes sharing diversity interests, challenges and solutions for The United Methodist Church. The leadership of the late Bishop McCloud was an inspiration to all. Finally, CORR has attempted to keep the value of diversity alive and recognized via the Upper New York Advocate and Weekly Digest with articles highlighting UNY churches that successfully live out diversity. Please continue to share with CORR those successes your local church experiences. CORR will support your work and help write articles, if desired, so all of our local churches can share and gain from your efforts. Blenda Smith, Convener of CORR CORR Members: Sandra Allen, Julius and Anola Archibald, Rev. Wilfredo Baez, Desiree Chaires, Rev. David Heise, Barbara Heise, Linda Hughes, Mildred Mason, Shirley Readdean, Rev. Evelyn Woodring.

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Reaching Our Neighbors Ministry Oversight Team in Action RON MOT is a team of six persons working to connect Upper New York Conference resources to ministries with our neighbors in all places. Members of RON MOT are the Rev. Sara Baron, Phyllis Doane, Susan Hardy, the Rev. Robert Sherburne, the Rev. Thom White Wolf Fassett, and Jan Witter. The Rev. Paul Womack served as a member of this team until his retirement in June 2014, which is when Witter joined us. Hardy currently serves as convener and Doane serves as recording secretary. Resource allocation is primarily accomplished through an annual grant application process. Applications are invited to be sent in writing and electronically between July 15 and Aug. 15 to ReachingOurNeighbors@outlook.com. Outcomes are published by Sept. 15. The team also strives to evaluate the fruitfulness of such funded ministries in transparent and equitable ways. Both written and in‐person evaluations of funded ministries were offered in 2014. On March 10, 2014, the team met at the Fayetteville UMC to have a conversation about evaluating funded ministries from the preceding year. Written forms were sent to 11 ministries and returned by early May 2014. Each RON MOT member also volunteered to visit one or two ministries and report back to the team about the fruitfulness of particular ministries. Two of these visits were shared through articles and photos in the E‐ Advocate, now referred to as the Weekly Digest. Members of RON MOT met over lunch on May 30 at the 2014 session of Annual Conference to offer thanks and blessings to Rev. Womack upon his retirement, as well as to welcome Witter as our newest member. We shared results of written evaluations for 2013 ministries and planned the 2014 application process. On June 26, 2014, several 2013 funded ministry representatives joined Bishop Mark J. Webb for a celebratory lunch and photo opportunity. This also functioned as a valuable networking opportunity, where newer ministries connected with well‐established ones. As an example, the Rev. Phil Grigsby of the United Church of Christ offered to share Schenectady Inner City Ministry's effective and growing ministry's policies and practices at a future event. Twenty‐nine grant applications were received by the Aug. 15, 2014 deadline. Meeting on Sept. 4 at the Fayetteville UMC, the team reached consensus to award $59,776 in funds to support 13 ministries. Funds from the Love Offering taken during the Annual Conference session by the Global Ministries team enabled us to support two more applicants than in 2013, despite a decrease in ministry shares that affected all budgets. Three other ministry applications were forwarded to the Spiritual Formation MOT for that team's consideration, and two received funding. Team members also read Holy Clarity: The Practice of Planning and Evaluation by Sarah B. Drummond, as recommended by Director of Connectional Ministries the Rev. William Gottschalk‐Fielding. RON MOT met with Rev. Gottschalk‐Fielding and Conference Treasurer Kevin Domanico on Nov. 3, 2014 for conversations about goals and evaluations. This morning meeting was shared with members of the Spiritual Leadership MOT. Then we gathered for lunch and the early afternoon with leaders of Volunteers‐in‐Mission, Global Ministries, and Social Holiness for preliminary budget conversations. Throughout the year, RON MOT members communicate via email, phone, and conference calls, to consider questions from applicants, plan for improving policies and practices, and offer discipleship

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support. We especially thank the Global Ministries team for sharing one‐third of the 2014 Annual Conference session’s Love Offering as funding support for ministries with our neighbors in all places.

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Second Half of Life Ministries The very productive partnership between the Upper New York Conference’s Second Half of Life Ministries (SHOLM), formerly Older Adult Ministries, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Upstate New York Synod’s Northeast Forum on Spirituality and Aging (NEFOSA) continued to bear fruit in 2014. Online Events 2014  Program: Pilgrimage into the Last Third of Life (February and March) - 42 registrants – led by Brian McCaffrey and Tom DeLoughry - About eight registrants attended each noon‐time session - Due to technical difficulties, recordings are not available  Program: Deepening Your Discipleship through Living Well Leadership training - 97 registrants (eight sessions April‐ June) - More than 120 participants watched each of the first four sessions soon after the “live” sessions - Led by Tom DeLoughry, Brian McCaffrey, Barbara Bruce and Barbara Saltarella - The recordings, slides and materials are available at www.ChooseToLiveWell.org in two parts:  Part One: Loving God and Loving Others (sessions 1‐4) (illustrated above)  Part Two: Practical Help and Spiritual Support (session 5‐8) - Living Well has been approved for 10 hours of continuing education credits for lay servants affiliated the Upper New York Conference. Program: Living Well Online (three sessions in October with nine participants) - Led by Tom DeLoughry and Brian McCaffrey OTHER TRAINING and PLANNING SESSIONS – 2014  Finger Lakes District Training, Spiritual Support at the End of Life, Feb. 1, 2014 by Barbara Saltarella  Niagara Frontier District Training Event, End of Life: Issues Training and Reflections, Feb. 2, 14 - Presentation by Anne Hipp and Winona Stonebraker  UNY Annual Conference session, Planning and Social, May 29 committee meeting  Ministries for the Second Half of Life, June 3 - Presentation by Brian McCaffrey and Tom DeLoughry during the Annual Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Upstate New York Synod, Rochester  Workshop, Living Well, Aug. 28 in Utica by Tom DeLoughry and Brian McCaffrey  Workshop, Living Well, Aug. 27 in Albany by Tom DeLoughry and Brian McCaffrey  Workshop, Living Well, Aug. 4 in Buffalo by Tom DeLoughry  Older Adult Ministry Residency Program, Aug. 10‐13

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For Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Upstate New York Synod at Christ the King Seminary presented by Brian McCaffrey, Barbara Bruce and Tom DeLoughry (19 participants) Dementia and Spirituality, Sept. 20 at Alexandria Bay, led by Brian McCaffrey Living Well Coach Training Part 1: Loving God and Loving Others, Nov. 6, 13, 20, by Tom DeLoughry‐ - Niagara Frontier District Training supported by New Faith Communities grant - 25 participants -

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SHOLM – 2014 mini‐grants  Three Steeples Church Adirondack – $500 to record worship services for the homebound  Cicero UMC – luncheon and spiritual growth series for older adults  Endicott UMC – $425 for a Safety Net program  Baker Memorial UMC in East Aurora – $1500 for a Christian visitation program developed by Beck Naber NEFOSA – 2014 mini‐grants  Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Webster – $150 for Senior Stretch Bands  Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glenville – $150 for Whimsical Wednesday Winter Meal  Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Redwood – $150 for the Redwood Memory Cafe NEFOSA‐SHOLM Strategic Planning Through external funding from the Lutheran Good News Foundation, we convened a SHOLM‐NEFOSA strategic planning retreat that was led by Rev. Brian McCaffery, chair of the Northeast Forum on Spirituality on Aging. The meeting took place Oct. 2‐4 in Utica with representation from NEFOSA, SHOLM, the UNY ELCA Synod, Mohawk Valley Retirement Institute, Lifespan, Adult Lutherans Organized for Action (ALOA), and the Kentucky ELCA Synod. The following vision and mission statements were produced:  

NEFOSA and SHOLM will be catalysts for positive change to empower elders to live abundantly. Our mission is to provide opportunities that engage faith communities and others to improve the lives of elders in mind, body and spirit. We will identify and share partnerships to facilitate innovative programming, linkages and resources in congregations and communities.

2015 Priorities  Focus on our own personal spiritual development, as a means of personal growth and team building, perhaps through Journey Into the Last Third of Life led by Brian McCaffrey and/or another committee member  Promoting the following topics through webinars, newsletters, conferences, district training and/or workshops - Becky Naber's “Christian Visitation program,” which we supported with a $1500 grant last year - The OAM certification program at the Colgate Rochester Crozier Divinity School in Rochester with support from Barbara Bruce - Living Well training and dissemination

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Spiritual Support at the End of Life workshops (Barbara Saltarella is scheduled to do an April 14 webinar on this) Continued offering of mini‐grants and identification of best practices to recognize and support new leadership for NEFOSA‐SHOLM Volunteer recruitment, development and support of ministers, lay servants and others who express interest in any of the above topics, so they can be guided to use and improve any of the resource materials associated with the above topics. Increased integration with resources available through The UMC’s General Board of Discipleship.

The UNY Second Half of Life Ministry team members include: Winona Stonebraker, the Rev. Catherine Lee, the Rev. Genett Timlin, Barbara Carns, Stephen Loan, Barbara Saltarella, Thomas DeLoughry¹, Julius Archibald, Marcie Larson, Anola Archibald, Anne Hipp, Barbara Bruce², Christine Smith Baxter, Timothy Mordaunt, William Rainbolt, Rev. Brian McCaffrey³, Kathi Corwin, Lisa Rood, John Burlew, Kathy Reese, Rev. Amy Weihing, Sandra Houk, Carol Wolf, and Joni Lincoln. ¹DeLoughry also serves as a NEFOSA associate director ²Bruce also serves as a NEFOSA associate director and is the Northeastern Jurisdiction representative to the General Board of Discipleship’s Older Adult Ministry Committee ³Rev. McCaffrey also serves as the SHOLM associate chairperson; and is a board member of Sage‐ing International Respectfully submitted by: Tom DeLoughry, Ed.D. Chair, Second Half of Life Ministries Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church Rev. Brian McCaffrey Chair, Northeast Forum on Spirituality and Aging

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Sexual Ethics Committee The work of the Sexual Ethics committee has been divided into three work areas: Safe Sanctuaries, Clergy Sexual Ethics, and Crisis Response. The committee met several times throughout the course of the year both in person and remotely. Safe Sanctuaries The major focus of the Safe Sanctuaries sub‐committee continues to “make available a standardized training program to assist each charge, district, agency, and ministry to fulfill the covenant to ‘educate all of our workers with children, youth, and vulnerable adults regarding the use of appropriate policies and methods.’” (2011 session of Annual Conference, The Minimum Standards). This “train the trainers” course was offered in several locations in 2014. Safe Sanctuaries Charge Conference reports were also reviewed by the committee, with appropriate feedback provided to district superintendents for follow up with local churches. Clergy Sexual Ethics The Board of Ordained Ministry has made significant progress developing a Conference‐wide policy and training program related to professional boundaries and conduct for those serving in a ministerial relationship. It is expected this training will be offered to all clergy and those serving in a pastoral role in 2015. Response Teams The purpose of the Response Team is to provide a holy presence and walk beside those in a congregation – victims, accused, and family members – who are impacted by clergy/ministerial abuse or misconduct, as they move through a process to address the circumstances involved. The Response Team is fully formed and operational. It reports directly to the Bishop and is under the leadership of the Rev. Cathy Hall Stengel. Membership The current membership of the committee includes Carol Barnes, Ted Finlayson‐Schueler, the Rev. Bill Gottschalk‐Fielding, the Rev. Jack Keating, the Rev. Jan Rowell, Glenda Schuessler, Charles Syms, and Matthew Williams. Cherish McGowan serves as staff support.

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Social Holiness Team The center of John Wesley’s creation of what we now call Methodism was a response to the growing privatization of faith in England. The Wesleyan movement was a commitment to a holiness project. While our very name comes from the slur on the methodical nature of the study of the Holy Scripture, prayer, and meditation; social holiness was and remains the center of our living and growing faith experience. The Rev. Wesley was quoted as saying “There is no holiness without social holiness.” The purpose of the holiness project was to spread scriptural holiness throughout England and all places and this was done through Christian fellowship and ministries of service to the people and communities most in need. While the foundation of our faith is found in personal holiness – the practice of prayer, the study of the Word of God, meditation and reflection – it is our social holiness that takes us from the foundation, the basement of our faith and helps build the kingdom of God for the entire world to see and experience. The Social Holiness Team of the Upper New York Conference is comprised of representatives from the Committee on Native American Ministries, the Committee of Religion and Race, the General Board of Church and Society, the New York State Council of Churches, the Task Force on Peace With Justice in Palestine/Israel, the Peace with Justice Coordinator, and the United Methodist Women Social Action representative. We still need representatives from the Commission on the Status and Role of Women and the Committee on Native American Ministries; all bringing their varying perspectives, ideas, and dreams to our discussions and actions. We meet monthly, for two months by conference call and every third month face to face. The purpose of our meetings is to help coordinate, plan and support the social ministries both present and in the future of the Upper New York Conference. As chair, I will not report on the work of the teams and committees that form the Social Holiness work area as they will do this in their reports. I will share briefly a bit of a new ministry that is in the process of being birthed. This ministry deals with people who have been in prison in New York state and ministering with them as they are released. It is our hope to share the grace and forgiveness of God in a tangible manner of helping these people return to meaningful lives with gainful employment and housing. This is possible if we walk with these people and share the message of forgiveness and of the new life that is offered to all through the love expressed by Christ. George Herrick is heading up this newly born team and is already in partnership with the New York Conference and is reaching out to a ministry in the Baltimore area that is similar to this. Please hold Herrick and this team in your prayers, and if you are interested in becoming a member of this ministry please contact either Herrick or myself. Respectively submitted, Rev. Alan D. Kinney, Chair

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Spiritual Leadership Ministry Oversight Team The team met for the first time on March 19, 2014 and the Rev. Bill Gottschalk‐Fielding provided an overview of the role of Ministry Oversight Teams as well as information specific to the Spiritual Leadership Team. The team met again in May and August; I accepted the role of convener for the team during the August meeting. We have spent time discussing our understanding of the role of this ministry team as well as attempting to articulate our sense of ”spiritual leadership.” We met with the Reaching Our Neighbors Ministry Oversight Team in September and we were invited to review a number of grant requests that had been submitted to the RON MOT team. Following time to review these requests and discuss their relationship to Spiritual Leadership, the team approved funding for three grant programs. We have continued to be in conversation with regard to our role as a team and the specific guidelines that we would provide in 2015 for new grant programs. We look forward to continuing our work together and living more fully into the ministry intended for this team. Submitted by Nancy E. Dibelius Participants in 2014 Rev. Joyce Allen, Clergy (stepped down at end of 2014) Ann Chatfield, Laity Nancy Dibelius, Laity Barbara Heise, Laity Rev. Larry Russell, Clergy Rev. Natalie Scholl, Clergy

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Status and Role of Women (COSROW), Commission on the The Commission on the Status and Role of Women met nearly every month during 2014 utilizing conference calls. Keeping in mind the commission’s purpose: to educate, advocate, and monitor for the full participation of women in the life of the Church. We did the following: Previously, in 2013, the commission had communicated our concern about instances of sexism in some of the Conference camping brochure descriptions, with the result that this year the designers of the brochures and the camps took our concerns into consideration. Mary Jane Russell offered a COSROW presentation to the Niagara Frontier District United Methodist Women. Her theme was “Chutzpa,” and she referenced the Syrophoenician woman. Tom Blake made copies of Russell’s PowerPoint presentation for each COSROW member. In response to an invitation from the Conference, the Rev. Judith Johnson‐Siebold wrote an essay for the Conference’s celebration of Women’s History Month. The Rev. Barbara Thorington Green led a session for a women’s retreat for Binghamton’s Tabernacle UMC at the Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center in Windsor. Members of COSROW monitored speakers at the Annual Conference session and published the results. COSROW also monitored last fall’s Special Session of Annual Conference. COSROW sponsored a display during the Annual Conference session, and some of the members of COSROW were often available to answer questions. Blake will represent us during the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (GCOSROW) Do No Harm summit in the fall 2015. The commission has begun to plan a fall 2015 conference on confronting sexism. An announcement and interest indicator were published in the January/February issue of the Advocate. My thanks go to commission team members Tom Blake, the Rev. Carl Chamberlain, the Rev. Barbara Thorington Green, Mary Jane Russell, and United Methodist Women Representative Ellen Kloch. Your passion and involvement are an inspiration. Rev. Judith Johnson‐Siebold. Ph.D., Chair

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Your Upper New York Board of Trustees serves the Conference and various constituencies within the Conference by assuming responsibilities defined by the Book of Discipline with respect to the real and personal property of the Conference. The trustees oversee all litigation related to Conference assets.

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This board comprises 12 dedicated volunteers who diligently perform their duties to the Conference, ever mindful that we are entrusted with responsibilities that significantly affect us all. The names of your trustees are found elsewhere in this Pre‐Conference Workbook. Trustees are drawn from among you – lay and clergy affiliated with a variety of United Methodist churches, sharing your interests, needs, and perspectives. All of our work is directed to the support of our Conference mission which is to “live the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be God’s love with our neighbors in all places." Our acceptance of our responsibilities as trustees is a commitment to serve.

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The work of the board benefits from significant participation and assistance from members of the Conference staff, our property consultant the Rev. Thomas Clemow, and Conference Chancellor Scott DelConte, Esq. Conference Treasurer Kevin Domanico also serves as treasurer for the board, as provided for in the Book of Discipline. As you might expect, the Treasurer’s Office and the trustees enjoy a very close working relationship.

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Our organization includes three standing committees: Property, Insurance, and Financial Assets. We also have a task force and sub‐committees that are responsible for the acquisition of, preparation of, and relocation to a Conference Center that will house Episcopacy offices, offices for centralized Conference staff, and other Conference facilities. In addition, the board works closely with the Cabinet, Camp and Retreat Ministry, and other Conference organizations.

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We work with individuals, churches, districts, camps, and all United Methodist entities within the Conference to address the issues, needs, and problems that fall within the scope of our responsibilities. In addition to contemporary matters, we are still working with the Conference staff and other organizations to resolve issues associated with the merger. I am pleased to report that while we might all have hoped for a faster resolution to many matters related to the merger, we are getting where we need to be.

Conference Center – Rev. Dr. Wendy J. Deichmann, Chair

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A major undertaking by your trustees in recent months has been an effort to acquire property to serve as a new Conference Center, which will house the offices of the episcopacy and the Conference and provide space for other Conference activities and functions.

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At a special session of the Annual Conference held on Oct. 18, 2014, the trustees were authorized to obtain a property for this purpose. A candidate property had been identified, and the trustees made an offer that was acceptable to the seller. The resulting contract was contingent upon the Conference investigating the property thoroughly and determining it to be satisfactory for the Conference’s purpose. The trustees conducted an extensive due diligence investigation of the property over a three‐ month period that revealed a number of unacceptable structural and environmental conditions, none of which could have been known to us at the time of the special session or when we entered the purchase contract on Dec. 4, 2014. The estimated cost to remedy these conditions, mostly the environmental discrepancies, are substantial and reveal the market value of the property to be significantly less that what had been asked or offered.

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The discrepancies can be remedied, and we offered to purchase this same property, but only at a significantly reduced price commensurate with the need to correct these discrepancies. However, our proposal was not accepted. In accordance with our acknowledged duty to you, we are proceeding to indentify another property for this purpose.

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We have arranged to extend our lease with University United Methodist Church in Syracuse to provide continuity of operations until the new facility becomes available. We continue to be grateful to University UMC for the space the Conference currently occupies and uses and for its cooperation with the Conference.

Property – Rev. Stephen Butler, Chair

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It is the responsibility of the board of trustees to dispose of property no longer of use to the Conference or any Conference entity (usually abandoned church buildings and parsonages), acquire property needed for Conference purposes, such as district parsonages, and manage and maintain property while the Conference owns it. The variety of activities associated with these responsibilities is amazing. Working with municipalities, private groups (such as cemetery associations), law enforcement, real estate brokers, and others, we confront and resolve many unexpected issues with considerable help from Rev. Clemow and DelConte.

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At the time of this report, March 1, 2015, the trustees are managing 19 church buildings or complexes, one community building, two parsonages, four cemeteries, and three parcels of unimproved land for a total of 29 properties with two more expected soon. We have sold or transferred six properties during the conference year, and have 10 others under contract or pending.

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As we have become involved with more district parsonages, we created a management/oversight policy for these properties. We purchased district parsonages for Mountain View and Northern Flow and are in the process of purchasing a parsonage for Crossroads. We renovated two other district parsonages.

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Our efforts with these kinds of property are increasingly in collaboration with district boards of Church Location and Building. Our consultant has been working with these organizations to better prepare them to work with these properties. If your district has not had a training session with Rev. Clemow, please call or email me to arrange for one.

Insurance – Deborah Byers, Chair

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The Conference has determined that it is in the best interest of the Conference and its churches, camps, and other entities to insure all property under a single plan with a single insurer. The primary reason is that the resolution of liability issues and claims would be much more difficult with other arrangements and there would be a high risk of overlapping coverages and gaps in our protection. We are aware that this arrangement has been the source of considerable frustration to many of our churches. Your trustees acknowledge the magnitude of the deficiencies in the original plan for the merged Conference and to an extent even today. We have spent considerable time and effort to reconfigure Conference casualty and liability insurance, and we have effectively addressed many of the deficiencies. The current plan uses more appropriate criteria for allocation of premiums and provides more flexibility, resulting in opportunities for churches to tailor their insurance to their needs and save on the cost of premiums in some instances. In spite of some problems, service has improved. The trustees continue to seek ways to address remaining concerns and make the system better. In addition to the insurance changes, the trustees have continued to provide, on a temporary basis, financial assistance to churches experiencing huge and unforeseeable increases in premiums. We continue to encourage churches and others to use

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recommended practices to reduce risks; our risk experience plays an important part in our overall premiums, which were held flat (except for changes in coverage) this year.

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For the same reason a Conference‐wide plan is desirable, it is important that any Conference entities insuring motor vehicles outside the Conference plan transfer their insurance to Church Mutual when their current policies expire.

Financial Resources – Travis Dann, Chair

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At its Oct. 6, 2014 meeting, the board of trustees was given a presentation about recent developments in the laws pertaining to the handling and management of the funds of non‐profit entities. The trustees continue to work with the Conference Treasurer’s Office reviewing the funds held by the Conference and determining how they should be invested, managed, and made available for utilization. Restrictions are scrupulously honored; necessary adjustments are effected in compliance with legal requirements.

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An additional task assigned to this committee involves implementation of a revolving fund to lend money to churches and other entities to address temporary needs that cannot be resolved otherwise. We hope and expect to have such a fund in operation in the near future.

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Our Camp and Retreat Ministry complements the work of our churches and other institutions in a unique and valuable way. It would be difficult to exaggerate the potential of the experiences afforded by this ministry to change lives. Your board of trustees works closely with CRM Director Mike Huber to deal with property issues and other matters within our purview. One of our more important matters this year has been changing and clarifying the relationship of the Asbury facility and another organization with which the camp had been associated.

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The board of trustees exists to serve the Conference and the districts, churches, camps, and other elements of the Conference. We welcome your questions, requests, and suggestions. I can be reached via email at Yankeesafe‐trustees@yahoo.com.

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The Upper New York United Methodist Men have experienced marked growth in Conference/District leadership this past year. “Men growing in Christ, so others will know Him.” God has blessed us with men that love God and have a passion to serve Him through United Methodist Men’s ministry. As of Jan. 1, 2015 we have worked to add to our UNYUMM leadership team: two Conference vice presidents, one director of communications, one Conference prayer advocate, one district president, two district vice presidents, and a Conference Boy Scouts of America scouting coordinator. Praise be to God! Additional positions to complete our executive leadership team as outlined in our GCUMM by‐laws are filled at the discretion of the president. This leadership of the UNYUMM is committed to reaching out to all parts of the Conference to disciple men and women into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer and mission. The UNYUMM are “Men growing in Christ, so others will know Him.” At the time of this report, we have six district presidents and are in immediate need of six more to provide each Upper New York district with leadership to oversee United Methodist Men’s ministry and mission. We serve a vast area of New York state and we are in need of committed men with a passion for God to spiritually lead other men by their words and actions. The leadership team has designed a new logo to represent the UNYUMM this past year as we continue to transition into a men’s ministry that focuses on prayer, mission and, most importantly, discipleship. Furthermore, we have in the past year designed a new website thanks to our Conference UMM Director of Communications Scott Stumpf. The website address is www.unyumm.org. Scheduled UMM Conference/district/local events can be found on our new website. Please take time to visit our website and see how God is working through the UNYUMM. United Methodist Men, along with The United Methodist Church, is a connectional organization that depends on relationships to grow and prosper spiritually. The United Methodist Men receive no other centralized funds. Except for those fellowships that charter, donate directly or individuals who participate as EMS (Every Man Shares) members, there is no means of financial support from our GCUMM. Although stewardship is vital to growing as a disciple, our purpose is not raising funds; our purpose is to lead men to Jesus through prayer, mission, and discipleship. The United Methodist Men of Upper New York is dedicated to helping men and women grow spiritually through a personal relationship with God. This is done through strengthening our own Christian relationships with each other. The United Methodist Men has been involved with hunger relief here in Upper New York over the past year. Thanks to our Conference Hunger Relief Advocate Dean Burdick, the UMM has gleaned vegetables from farmers’ fields to be distributed through food pantries. Food items for the Food Bank of Central New York were gleaned at large food shows throughout Central New York. In addition, the UMM, with the help of the Society of St. Andrew (SoSA), has successfully facilitated three potato drops in Central New York and the Southern Tier. Approximately 135,000 pounds or 2,700 50‐pound bags of potatoes were distributed to food banks, pantries and churches during three consecutive weekends: Oct. 25, Nov. 1 and Nov. 8. We have worked with the Society of St. Andrew to add yet another potato drop this year on Oct. 31 at the Booneville UMC. SoSA underwrites the majority of the cost of the potato drop missions facilitated by the UNYUMM each fall. To donate to SoSA, go to endhunger.org.

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Our UMM brother Dean Burdick was appointed this past year as the Society of St. Andrew New York State Food Relief Coordinator; we extend our congratulations to him. The UMM of the Mohawk District again has partnered with the churches to initiate our second annual “Feed Our Vets February.” This district‐wide food collection benefited veterans and their families in need. Thank you to all our Methodist brothers and sisters throughout the Mohawk District for their help in feeding our veterans and their families. The United Methodist Men gathered on April 17‐18 for the 10th anniversary of our UMM Gathering at the Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center. The gathering was led by keynote speaker the Rev. Wayne Clemens. The theme was “Forgive … and Move On.” During this 24‐hour men’s retreat, Rev. Clemens talked to the men about God’s forgiveness and why it is important in our Christian walk to forgive others as well as ourselves. Our 10‐year anniversary featured musical guest The Josh Moriarty Band, and included an all‐night prayer vigil, plenty of food, fellowship, and laughter! The annual UNYUMM gathering at the Casawasco Camp and Retreat Center took place on Sept. 5‐7, 2014 and our keynote speaker was the Rev. John Aukema. The theme was “Lead Like Jesus” and all 35 in attendance experienced an encounter with Jesus. Rev. Aukema made us realize that God needs to be at the center of all our lives if we are to lead like Jesus. Our guest musician was singer/songwriter Sean Clive from Sauquoit. David Greer was appointed to the office of conference UMM treasurer by a majority vote at the annual business meeting held on Sept. 6, 2014. The United Methodist Men continue to “Grow in Christ, so others will know Him” through our daily commitment to prayer and spending time with God. We are in need of your daily prayers for God to raise up leaders throughout this conference so that Methodist Men in all 12 districts of the Upper New York Conference will be working in mission for God’s glory, bringing men to Christ one heart at a time. “We love because God loved us first.” 1 John 4:19 In Christ, Mark Jones, Conference UMM President Officers are as follows: Mark Jones, President 475 Shortlots Road Frankfort, N.Y. 13340 Phone number: (315) 749‐3700 Email: msjwelshman@yahoo.com Buddy Heit, Vice president 2374 Bixby Road Savannah, N.Y. 13146‐9677 Phone number: (315) 365‐3781/(315) 945‐4388 (cell) Email: agapefeast@tds.net Steve Ranous, Vice President 201 Candee Ave. Syracuse, N.Y. 13224

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Phone number: (315) 427‐3515 Email: ummsteve@twcny.rr.com George Ramseyer, Secretary 18 Edgewood Drive Baldwinsville, N.Y. Phone number: (315) 330‐3492 Email: Gseyer@twcny.rr.com Scott Stumpf, Conference UMM Director of Communications 123 Washington Blvd. Fayetteville, N.Y. 13066 Phone number: (315) 637‐5567 Email: srstumpf@ieee.org Dave Greer, Treasurer 221 Golfcrest Circle Baldwinsville, N.Y. 13027 Phone number: (315) 635‐6629 Email: Daveanda221@verizon.net Conference Prayer Advocate – open Gary Bogner, Conf Scouting Coord./Sr. Dist. Exec. Long House Council BSA 2803 Brewerton Road Syracuse, N.Y. 13211 Phone number: (315) 463‐0201 Email: Gary.bogner@scouting.org

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United Methodist Women The Upper New York United Methodist Women’s Mission Team met twice in executive session with district presidents or a representative from each district. Our finance committee met once to set up our budget for 2015. Our program committee met twice to plan our annual event. The Upper New York UMW Mission Projects Committee met to review and award mission grants. They presented their report at the annual meeting in October in Amherst. Those serving on the Mission Projects Committee are Valerie Clark, chairperson; Tracy Jackson, vice chairperson; Leona Peterson, treasurer; Patricia Briggs; Ellen Klock, Judith Stevens, Jean Sherwood, Jan Griener and Carole Collins. During the summer of 2014 we had three Schools of Mission U in three different locations. Our first school was at Cazenovia College. Our second school was at the Asbury Camp and Retreat Center on Silver Lake. Our third school was at and the Silver Bay YMCA. Each school offered the same three studies but in different formats. The school at Cazenovia offered a program for children and also a youth program. The schools were a success and it was decided to continue with three schools in three regions again in 2015. They will still offer three different studies and emphasis on mission. They will be July 17‐ 19 at Cazenovia College; July 30 to Aug. 1 at the Asbury Camp and Retreat Center; and Sept. 11‐13 at the Silver Bay YMCA. Our Conference annual meeting was held Oct. 4‐5 at the Shenendehowa United Methodist Church in Clifton Park. This was a two‐day event where we combined our officer training and our annual meeting into one event. At the business portion of this gathering we elected officers for 2015 and approved the proposed 2015 budget. The theme for our meeting was “Make It Happen: In a Different Way.” Our keynote speaker was the Rev. Molly Golando. This April, many of us traveled to Louisville, Ky., for the National UMW Assembly meeting. Its theme was: “Will You Make it Happen?” There were many inspirational speakers and bible study, displays, a chance to do mission work – Ubuntu Day of Service, worship together, and many workshops. We continue to work on living out our UMW purpose: United Methodists Women is a community of women whose purpose is to know to God and to experience freedom as whole persons as whole persons through Jesus Christ, to develop a creative supportive fellowship and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the Church. Patricia Briggs, President

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Upper New York UMW Officers for 2015 President Ilah Sisson Walser 161 Saratoga Ave. Ballston Spa, N.Y. 12020 (518) 885‐1275 isissonwal@aol.com

UNY Conference UMW Webb Site Master Joan Reppert 208 Court St., Apt. B Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 (607) 592‐8663 jreppert35@gmail.com

Vice President Jan Greiner 6 Baldwin Acres, Apt.6 Norwood, N.Y. 13668 (315) 261‐2287 (cell) (315) 353‐3021 (home) jgnygirl81@gmail.com

UNY UMW Director Carmen FS Vianese 8 Massachusetts Ave. P.O. Box 156 Nunda, N.Y. 14517 (585) 468‐5935 vianese4@frontiernet.net

Secretary Deborah Fisher 420 East Main St. Endicott, N.Y. 13760 (607) 754‐0360 (work) dfisher4747@yahoo.com

Mission Fund Chair Valerie Clark 174 Hazelwood Terrace Rochester, N.Y. 14609 (585) 233‐9808 vdjphilly@gmail.com

Treasurer Melanie Keith 299 Edwards Road Wynantskill, N.Y. 12198 (518) 885‐1275 melakeith@gmail.com

Deans of Mission U Coordinator Marie Follett 331 W. Academy St. Albion, N.Y. 14411 (585) 589‐4202 (585) 737‐2860 (cell) mfollettny@yahoo.com Region I Mary Scallon 369 Malden Bridge Road Nassua, N.Y. 12123 (578) 766‐4811 kmscallon@yahoo.com

Spiritual Growth Helen Johnson 29 Wilsonia Road Rochester, N.Y. 14609 (585) 482‐0455 (home) hagant31@aol.com Chair of Nominations Leona Peterson P.O. Box 176 Gerry, N.Y. 14740 (716) 985‐4652 (home) (716) 536‐5653 (cell) lpeterson@netsync.net

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Region III Sheila Rader 180 Spicer Creek Run Grand Island, N.Y. 14072 (716) 773‐3129sradergi@gmail.com District Presidents Adirondack District Carol Finke 5184 Route 40 Argyle, N.Y. 12809 (518) 638‐8979 nursecf@yahoo.com Albany District Betsy Ryan 2239 Van Antwerp Road Niskayuna, N.Y. 12309 (518) 377‐5635 BEARyan@aol.com Binghamton District Eleanor Stethers 350 Crocker Hill Road Binghamton, N.Y. 13733 (607) 772‐0709 (home) estethers@chowc.org Cornerstone District Martisue Telfod 3602 Ellington St. Kennedy, N.Y. 14747 (716) 267‐5305 mmtelford@gmail.com Crossroads District Jean Sherwood 5742 Scenic Drive Camillus, N.Y. 13031 (315) 672‐8201 (home) jean1027@live.com Finger Lakes District Mary Anjo 7013 Lake Bluff Road Wolcott, N.Y. 14590 (315) 573‐0553 maryanjo1@gmail.com

Genesee Valley District Alice Anderson 3 Packetts Grove Fairport, N.Y. 14616 (585) 388‐1706 alice_anderson@rochester.rr.com Mohawk District Linda Hughes 7355 Sally Road Waterville, N.Y. 13480 (315) 841‐4330 (home) (315) 272‐7144 (work) lhughes@watervillescsd.org Mountain View District Carol Preston (co‐president) 61 North Main St. Avoca, N.Y. 14809 (607) 566‐2578 (home cpreston2@stny.rr.com Elfriede Tompkins (co‐president) 3 Main St., P.O. Box 284 Hammondsport, N.Y. 14840 (607) 569‐3549 rogerandelf@frontiernet.net Niagara Frontier District Ellen Klock 91 Chaumont Drive Williamsville, N.Y. 14221 (716) 631‐4002 (716) 208‐6802 (cell) olmstedlms@gamil.com Northern Flow District Lea Mae Carlisle 437 Lachenauer Drive Watertown, N.Y. 13601 (315) 782‐5611 (home) (315) 778‐7511 (cell) leahtomc@verizon.net

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Oneonta District Sue Olmstead 303 Valley View Bainbridge, N.Y. 13733 (607) 563‐3750 (home) (607) 561‐7390 (work) (607) 427‐1091 (cell) solmstead1@stny.rr.com

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Violet’s Garden/Garden for Young Disciples – Advance # 3075 The Violet’s Garden grants were established in 2008 as an expression of appreciation for Bishop Violet L. Fisher's compassion for children and youth. Initially, the fund totaled $17,000. Since then, every November and May the task force has solicited and reviewed applications from local congregations looking for start‐up funding for new spiritual growth experiences for children and youth. The task force is pleased to report the following local churches received grant funding during the 2014 fiscal year. May 1, 2014 Central Park UMC (Buffalo) – “Young Women of God” initiative $500 West Avenue UMC (Rochester) – Vacation Bible School curriculum $400 East Greenbush UMC – Vacation Bible School curriculum $400 Emmanuel Avenue (Lockport) – Vacation Bible School Music CDs $200 Seneca Street Church (Buffalo) – “Survival Skills and Spiritual Growth” youth initiative $500 [Owego United Methodist Church Youth Summer Bible Musical – $500 awarded, but funds returned as program was not able to be carried out] Nov. 1, 2014 Ballston Spa UMC – Youth Ministry Video Library access $550 Unadilla UMC – Winter Vacation Bible School $300 Cicero UMC – Children’s Music Ministry $1000 We typically receive more applications in the May grant period for summer Vacation Bible Schools and start‐up ministries than for the fall grant period. As we enter the May 2015 grant period, our fund’s balance is just over $4,700. The fund has been sustained over the years by donations made to the Advance (#3075) by individuals and local churches; we especially thank the Floyd UMC. We appeal to every local congregation in our Conference that values and cherishes their ministries with children and youth, and/or recognizes that even though their congregation may not currently have a children’s and youth ministry, that such an outreach ministry is vital to our denomination’s understanding of ministry with the least and the most vulnerable to consider a donation to further the work of Violet’s Garden (Garden for Young Disciples). The ministries that are able to happen due to the grants awarded reap great, faith‐filled harvests. Emmanuel UMC’s VBS where the funds were used to purchase the music CDs for each family noted that out of 23 surveys received back from families of participants, 12 specifically mentioned the songs and singing as one of the things that their children were excited about; one even commented about the “CD that we get to continue enjoying.” While Violet’s Garden does not provide funding for food as there are other grants and avenues to help with those needs, the pairing of feeding ministries with the spiritual formation of participants has been very successful. From a congregation that purposely schedules its VBS during the dinner hours on the last week of a summer month (when home food budgets run out and the children do not receive free school lunches) and provides a meal as part of their activities, a parent wrote: I would like to thank you for being a beacon [sic] of light in a dark world … You give your all to these children who might never know that Jesus loves them and cares for them even when they are different and feeding them dinner helps more that you know. I know there are others who struggle to put food on the table. Thank you.

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These moments of providing the care and compassion of Christ and making children and youth aware of Christ’s love come only when there are faithful disciples who are willing to serve in such ministries. Violet’s Garden can only continue to equip these saints in creating the opportunities for such faith encounters with donations from concerned congregations and individuals. The task force would be saddened if 2015 was the last year for the Violet’s Garden grants to be available; and the Church at large would be at a disadvantage if our vision for making disciples of Jesus Christ is not extended to include new disciples under the age of 18. Please take the time to visit our display table along with the other advances and ministries of the General Board of Global Ministries to see accounts of the success of our local congregations’ bringing the good news of Jesus Christ to children and youth in their community. Respectfully submitted, Rev. Joellyn Tuttle, Violet’s Garden Task Force Convener

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Volunteers‐in‐Mission (UMVIM) Vision Encourage and enable local congregations, and districts within the Upper New York Conference to effectively engage in mission, being God’s love to our neighbors in all places. Large VIM Efforts Extensive flooding in Binghamton‐Endicott‐Owego, Schoharie‐Middleburg, Oneida‐Herkimer‐Fort Plain and Penn Yan areas, with the exception of Oneida, closed out with United Methodist Committee on Relief funding, massive local church efforts, and VIM teams from across the state and nation. Hurricane Sandy recovery continues with teams working in New York, Greater New Jersey and Peninsula‐Delaware conferences. Haiti Partnership trains and sends teams to partner villages within and outside the quake affected areas. Haiti Partnership teams of 36 adults and eight youth have formed in 2015. Education Team Leader Training (TLT): We had five newly trained leaders in 2014. This training allows their entire team to qualify for Northeastern Jurisdiction accident insurance and conference VIM team grants or scholarships. Early Response Training (ERT): Training sessions resulted in 49 persons newly UMCOR certified or re‐ certified for early response. We aim to deploy these trained individuals effectively in response to future disasters. All participants in either training are collated by district and date of training. The updated cumulative lists are sent to the district representatives and the district superintendent of each district. Our aim is to provide local missions chairpersons this district‐based information to provide better connections among those active in mission. Volunteers completed Emergency Response Team trainer and Connecting Neighbors sessions in spring 2015. We plan to extend ERT training and Connecting Neighbors throughout the Conference. UMVIM Teams and Outreach Analysis of the church VIM reports reveals more complete data than 2013. There remains inconsistent interpretation of the forms. We aim in 2015 to improve the data collection process and make the form easier to complete. Currently, we have six districts providing reports for a portion of their churches. The reported teams in mission included 819 adults and 289 youth. The amount of money spent on VIM projects is well over $175,000. With all districts reporting, the figures would stand significantly higher. Grants & scholarships UNYVIM has provided 10 grants to 2014 teams, nine international ($500) and one domestic ($200). In addition, 16 individual scholarships, 12 international and four domestic scholarships were given. Half of the grants have been to Haiti Partnership. In 2015, grants for six teams and five scholarships have been approved. Requirements for receiving a grant include having VIM or equivalent trained team leader, having appropriate insurance for the team, being open to participation beyond the local church, and serving in a VIM‐approved project site (not necessarily UMC). Requirements for scholarships are the same, with preference given to youth or first time missioners. Team leaders are also eligible for support.

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Administration The 12 districts are represented on the steering committee. The committee has two team meetings annually held in late fall and just before the Annual Conference session. The membership list is at www.unyumc.org/mission/vim‐steering‐committee. The UNY VIM coordinators meet annually with the Northeastern Jurisdiction UMVIM Board to share insights and ideas and to plan training events. A revamped NEJ website is planned for mid‐2015. The first UMCOR/UMVIM Academy in 10 years was held this spring, bringing NEJ in line with practice in the other jurisdictions. Courses are offered by UMCOR trainers in four tracks:  Emotional and Spiritual Care  Ready Congregations & Connecting Neighbors  Emergency Response Team: Train the Trainer  Volunteer Excellence Communications The new website has been revised and is being kept up to date. Use the VIM page to find UMVIM projects requesting teams, register teams and file reports, apply for team grants and individual scholarships, obtain forms and link to more information. The Conference communications team sends information via its mission “Notes”. We want to hear your mission stories. "Connect with UNY" under the News tab. The UNYVIM Facebook page is your connection to timely updates for upcoming teams and events as well as team reports, photos and videos. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/UpperNewYorkVolunteersInMission to stay connected. Goals Our hopes, dreams, prayers for the future include increased awareness of VIM in local churches, increased reporting of teams serving, and increased numbers of trained team leaders and early response teams. We look forward to enhanced coordination with Disaster Response in the Northeastern Jurisdiction and the Upper New York Board of Global Ministries. Roger and Donna Cullen, Volunteers in Mission Coordinators

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Youth Ministries (CCYM), Conference Council on The 2014‐2015 year of the Upper New York Conference Council on Youth Ministries has been a busy and fruitful one. We first gathered at UP!Word ’14 last April and have been revitalizing youth ministries in our Conference every day since. Our leadership team, co‐chairs Kara Tenpas and J.J. Warren, as well as secretary Emily Allen and the team chairs Zach Aiosa (Worship Team), Elyse Muder (Gathering Organization Team), Katie Shumway (PowerPoint and Publicity Team), and Jon Standhart (our Youth Service Fund educator) have been hard at work in bringing the vision of the CCYM to life. Of course the efforts of the entire CCYM are what make this CCYM the active and reviving energy that it is. The entire CCYM has worked diligently in their respective teams to plan our annual Fall Gatherings and our largest event, UP!Word ’15. The fall gatherings have grown in attendance and we are predicting about 500 youth and youth leaders will attend UP!Word ’15. We truly believe that UP!Word ’15 will be the first step on the long path of revival for youth ministries in the Upper New York Conference. This year our co‐chairs have challenged the CCYM to shift our focus from planning large youth gatherings, to empowering youth in their local churches to become leaders. Many efforts have been made to support this focus, including new workshops on leadership skills and a workshop at the 2015 session of Annual Conference which will give the attendees the tools necessary to plan a youth event of their own. New social media outlets have also been utilized to keep youth connected to a body of believers after they have returned from our high energy youth gatherings. This connection is in hopes of maintaining their spiritual excitement in their local churches. We are also focusing more than ever on the importance of collaboration between Conference organizations. The Upper New York CCYM is one of the largest and most effective in the country and the world. We believe that youth are not only the Church of tomorrow, but the Church of today. Our Conference is seeing our impact in the lives of youth and we look forward to the continued support from the Conference as a Conference Ministry Team. The Bishop and the Conference Office have been supportive in meeting with our co‐chairs and making time to collaborate together to enhance youth ministries in Upper New York. We are currently working with the generous Camp and Retreat Ministry staff for collaboration during UP!Word ’15, including the hiring of the Casowasco Camp and Retreat Center band InsideOut as our house band. We are grateful to the Camp and Retreat Ministry staff as we worked together to distribute 500 flyers this past summer, advertising the CCYM events and opportunities for youth to continue in ministry together to campers across the Upper New York area. An Indian scholar by the name of Henry Sunray once said, “The youth will lead a revival. This will be led by the youth of the Methodist Church.” We love The United Methodist Church for its emphasis on the importance of youth ministries and for its global connections. The youth appreciate a Church that is accepting of their diverse backgrounds and beliefs. This is why the Methodist youth will revive religion and grow the Church in the name of Jesus Christ. We believe that together we will make disciples of all who accept Jesus Christ as their Savior, for the transformation of the world! May God bless the Upper New York Conference, and may God bless The United Methodist Church. J.J. Warren & Kara Tenpas, co‐chairs Upper New York Conference Council on Youth Ministries

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Young Adult Ministries God is working in some wonderful ways through our Young Adults Ministry, Upper New York! We have spent the past year really getting to know each other and strengthening our bonds of community. It started on July 12, 2014, when Bishop Mark J. Webb graciously extended an invitation to the young adults to come to his home for a barbecue. Fifty young people from all over the Conference took up the Bishop’s offer and gathered for a time of fun and fellowship. We all had a wonderful time, and it was especially great for the Bishop to see such a strong showing from our Conference’s young people. One of the challenges of young adult ministry is that it covers an age range that spans many life stages. As a result, a large number of our Conference’s young adults do not live within the Conference borders. Many of us are college students or graduate students in other parts of the country. Yet that hurdle doesn’t stop us from growing in love and community for one another. Thanks to the technologies of the current day, we are all able to meet together to plan, even though we cannot always be together face to face. Every one of our planning meetings this past year has been held in a way that is conducive to allowing all of our young adults to take part. Speaking of planning meetings, our young adults have also been working hard to plan and organize our events and actions for the upcoming year. Since the last session of Annual Conference, we have met five times as of writing this report to plan a retreat in the spring, and our involvement during this year’s session of Annual Conference. Unfortunately, due to low expected turnout, we had to cancel our spring retreat. That said, our Annual Conference session events are something that we are totally excited for and you should be, too! We are in the midst of planning both a workshop and a worship service for you to attend during this Annual Conference session. Both of these offerings will have been entirely planned and run by our young adult planning team, and we cannot wait to show them to you! All this is to say that the young adults in Upper New York are doing some incredible things. We are the current leaders of The United Methodist Church, and we excitedly anticipate what God has in store for us in the upcoming years! Respectfully submitted, Young Adults of Upper New York

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AUMS’ Board initiated a series of visioning sessions to help chart our future priorities. Students from the Siena College Next Program (Nonprofit Excellence and Transformation Consulting) are actively engaged with AUMS to help facilitate achieving our goals. AUMS’ governing boards AUMS Board of Directors: the Rev. Beresford Bailey, Janet Foster, and the Rev. Jane Baker AUMS Core Urban Ministry Team: the Rev. Janice Palm, Chair, Ellen Foster, the Rev. Joy Lowenthal, Marilyn Pendergast, Gerri Smalls, David Riegert, and the Rev. Mariana Rodriguez

340 First Family Community Center www.aumsny.org 340 First Street (Mailing:P.O. Box 6896), Albany, NY 12206/Ph (518) 432‐0818/Fax (518) 432‐0819

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Boston University School of Theology Dear colleagues in the Upper New York Conference: Greetings in the Spirit of Jesus Christ! In this anniversary year, Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) celebrates 175 years of seeking God, building knowledge, and equipping leaders for the Church and society. We especially celebrate our students, alums, and church partners, with whom we seek to serve God as transforming leaders in a multitude of local and global communities. BREAKING NEWS  The Doctor of Ministry in Transformational Leadership is well underway with outstanding students and eager teachers. In its first year, the program has attracted two cohorts of students from three countries, eight faith traditions, and a variety of church, educational, health care, and other faith‐based contexts.  BUSTH celebrated art and creativity with four major art exhibits and receptions: James Crane’s motive cartoons; Robin Miller’s African America in Art and Poetry; John August Swanson’s poster art; and Beth Neville’s paintings.  The STEWARD Program, funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment, is preparing students for stewardship of all of life, including spiritual, physical, and financial life.  Raices Latinas, funded in part by The United Methodist Church Young Clergy Initiative, has begun! It invites and supports Latino/young adults toward a life‐giving journey in ministry. BUSTH also works closely with The UMC in leadership of the Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy. Both focus on education, mentoring, service learning, and spiritual formation. MILESTONES  175 Years: The founders of BUSTH were abolitionists, pastors, and lay leaders who envisioned a school to carry the spiritually rich, socially transformative, leadership‐forming legacy that centered their own lives. Our annual theme, Leading in Transformation, honors that vision and reflects on how to reshape it in response to changing social realities.  Women in the World: This year, the Anna Howard Shaw Center celebrates 30 years of its Women in the World Conference, a witness to women’s leadership in the Church and a celebration of their brave, audacious ministries. PARTNERING FOR TRANSFORMATION: Preparing students for ministry means meaningful partnerships with the local spiritual community.  Partnering in transformational learning through courses in congregations with church leaders and students together.  Serving the Church through workshops and mutual projects, especially in church renewal, mission, and the cultivation of difficult conversations that enhance dignity and justice.  Traveling across the globe through seminars where students engage with diverse cultures and traditions. In this year, students and faculty have explored the Arizona‐Mexico Border, Israel and Palestine, Ephesus, and Mexico. CELEBRATING JUSTICE: From Selma in 1965 to the Arizona‐Mexico border and the streets of U.S. cities, we celebrate transformational leadership and explore paths to just peace.  Retracing history by commemorating civil rights milestones with Walter Fluker, Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Ethical Leadership; and a panel of alumni and faculty on “Selma at 50, Ferguson Today.”

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Moving forward to understand and build justice, engaging with Cornell William Brooks – BUSTH alumnus and President of the NAACP – and with our students, faculty, and alumni who seek to build justice in Boston, Ferguson, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Uganda, and beyond.

As we look back on the last year – and the last 175 years – we celebrate transformational leaders who have loved God and cared mightily for God’s world. Their living legacy gives us hope and courage for the future. Blessings and gratitude, Mary Elizabeth Moore, Dean

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Chautauqua Institution In 2014, the United Methodist House, located on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution, celebrated its 126th anniversary. The first of the Denominational Houses at Chautauqua, it is currently governed by an elected board of trustees, the members of which come from the Western Pennsylvania Conference, the Upper New York Conference, and the community at large. The house serves all who desire its hospitality and warmth. The United Methodist House (initially the Methodist House) was established, as were all denominational houses for their respective denominations at Chautauqua, to provide a place for study, worship and socialization in a manner consistent with the institution’s mission and purpose. The United Methodist House offers space for visitors who attend Chautauqua events during the summer season and provides hospitality to all who linger on the spacious porch. True to an ecumenical spirit, the house welcomes diverse groups who find the chapel or porch especially appropriate for their religious or programmatic purposes. During the Chautauqua season, the house is staffed by Karen and Bob Douds and provides a chaplain of the week for the activities of the house. The house works in relationship with the Hurlbut Memorial United Methodist Church staff to offer year‐round retreat and small group opportunities. We welcome applications for our Chaplaincy program. Potential summer guests, or those wishing to secure retreat space at other times of the year, will find further information available on our website at www.umhouse.com. Those currently serving as elected trustees of the house are from Western Pennsylvania Conference: Roger Brumagin, Barry Lewis and Rev. Beth Nelson (vice president); from Upper New York Conference: Brenda Baird (president), Lee Mount and the Rev. Carolyn Stow (secretary); and from the community at large: Willow Brost, Mike Corey (treasurer), Dave Shuff, Don Weaver, and the Rev. J. Howard Wright. Ex officio members are the Rev. Sherri Rood, the Rev. Joe Patterson, Judie Peterson and the Rev. Carmen Perry. Brenda Baird

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Erie County Medical Center Corp Greetings to my fellow siblings in Christ! It is a blessing to be appointed as chaplain for Behavioral Health at Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) located on Grider Street in Buffalo. Our Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) sees many from all walks of life with various needs. ECMC is mindful of the need for spiritual care as an integral part of the health and wholeness of every person. Prayer, worship services, and programs are a part of the weekly schedule with an emphasis on hope, health and healing. Our weekly spiritual wellness programs focus on living in the present which is an ongoing journey for us all. In our small groups we speak to how we can't change others, but only ourselves as we pray: Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.

Serenity, courage and wisdom ... essentials for a beautiful mind ... the mind of Christ! Blessings for the journey, Rev. Daryl J. Bennett Chaplain Behavioral Health Erie County Medical Center Corp. (716) 898‐4267

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Garrett‐Evangelical Theological Seminary

Greetings from Garrett‐Evangelical! Early in the calendar year, I met with various constituencies of Garrett‐Evangelical Theological Seminary, including alums, faculty, staff, trustees, and students regarding their hopes and concerns for the school. As a result, we began the 2014‐2015 academic year with the following priorities:  To prepare and equip our graduates as public theologians,  To nurture a more diverse community at Garrett‐Evangelical so that the entire community develops cultural competency,  To value and promote inclusivity at Garrett‐Evangelical, and  To construct a sustainable model for theological education. Public Theology This year we launched a public theology lecture series to help the Garrett‐Evangelical community understand more about the intersection of theological perspectives and shared values held in the public arena as persons in ministry work with others toward the common good and the wellbeing of all persons and creation. The lecture series included:  Oct. 15, 2014: The Rev. Janet Wolf, director of Haley Farm and Nonviolent Organizing for the Children’s Defense Fund, lectured on various Children's Defense Fund programs, including restorative justice, mass incarceration, cradle to prison pipeline, and freedom schools.  Dec. 3, 2014: Dr. Mark Lewis Taylor, Maxwell M. Upton Professor of Theology and Culture at the Princeton Theological Seminary, considered structures of the global orders and everyday living which public theologians may claim to engage and where “the powers and principalities” are always in contestation in “public” life. In the fall, we will offer a course, “Public Theology in the City,” taught by Dr. David Frenchak, former president of Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education (SCUPE). The class will collaborate with the mayor’s office in Evanston, Ill., on an anti‐violence initiative. Dr. Frenchak will also provide a public theology lecture this spring. Cultural Competency & Inclusivity As part of a commitment to nurturing a more diverse community, we welcomed new Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Luis R. Rivera, our first Latino Academic dean. Our current ethnic/racial profile is:  20 percent black; 6 percent Asian; 3 percent Hispanic/Latino; and 54 percent white; 14 percent international  More than 33 religious traditions, four continents, 15 countries and 36 states are represented in the student body  232 students are United Methodist with 25 additional students from other Pan‐Methodist denominations  94 new students began their studies at Garrett‐Evangelical this fall, raising total fall enrollment to 365 (FTE of 305)  The average age of the entering Master of Divinity student is 31  52 percent of the study body is women

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Consistent attention to issues of inclusivity, justice, and grace within the seminary setting are critical for preparing future leaders to enter an increasingly diverse world. To respond to these concerns, Garrett‐ Evangelical will offer a number of Circle of Trust conversations this spring for trustees, faculty, staff, and students. Our goals are: 1) to provide safe space to discuss difficult topics, 2) to reduce any gap between stated values and actual behavior, both personally for participants and institutionally; and 3) to update our 1997 statements of inclusivity. Sustainable Theological Education Garrett‐Evangelical is beginning work on a sustainable theological education model for the school. We are guided by a commitment to generational stewardship of our resources and to maintaining a thriving seminary for the future. We will attend to the areas of business, academics programs, and external programs. Our priority continues to be making seminary education affordable. To this end we award more than $2.5 million in scholarship aid to students each year and we lead all United Methodist seminaries in the Dollars for Scholars program with 45 recipients. In October 2014, the seminary publicly launched The Final Lap of its $100 million Forging Our Future campaign, and announced that $88 million has been received to date. Much has already been accomplished, but more remains to be done (expanding the number of new leadership scholarships from 80 to 100, renovating Sherman apartments, endowing several more faculty positions, continuing to grow the unrestricted endowment), gifts for any of these goals are always welcome. Thank you for your continued interest in our work. We are dedicated to serving The United Methodist Church and the Church at large. For more information about Garrett‐Evangelical and our work, I encourage you to visit our website, www.garrett.edu, and to visit us on campus. Cordially, Lallene J. Rector, President About Us Garrett‐Evangelical is the result of the interweaving of three institutions: • Garrett Biblical Institute, the first Methodist seminary in the Midwest, was established in 1853 by largely the same church people who founded Northwestern University. • Chicago Training School, established in 1885, and was an important force for women in ministry and for developing service agencies throughout Chicago. Chicago Training School merged with Garrett Biblical Institute in 1934. • Evangelical Theological Seminary, located in Naperville, Ill., and founded as a seminary of the Evangelical Church (later the Evangelical United Brethren) in 1873, joined with Garrett Theological Seminary in 1974 to form Garrett‐Evangelical Theological Seminary.

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Genesee Area Campus Ministries For more than 50 years, The United Methodist Church has been part of an ecumenical enterprise to provide mainline Protestant ministry to college students in this region through Genesee Area Campus Ministries (“GACM”). In partnership with the regional governing bodies of the United Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, United Church of Christ and American Baptist Churches, GACM has worked to meet the spiritual needs of Protestant college students since 1964. Students active in GACM’s ministries include members of these denominations and other Christian traditions, as well as some students coming to church for the very first time. Today, GACM supports a full‐time ordained ministry at the University of Rochester where, in addition to weekly Sunday night worship services and Wednesday night “dinner dialogues,” students participate in book discussion groups, Bible studies, serve monthly at a local soup kitchen, are joined by local congregations on several Sunday nights for dinner, form vocal and instrumental ensembles for special worship services, organize hunger awareness fasts, and participate in a number of ecumenical and interfaith service, learning, and fellowship events. In addition, for a great many of the students who connect to our campus congregation, it is the opportunity for private pastoral counseling with the chaplain that enables them to negotiate the twists and turns of the roads of young adulthood while away at college. They know that all they have to do is walk across the quad to the chapel, and they will find a caring, experienced chaplain to listen, to ask the right questions, to offer comfort, advice, prayer and support. Sometimes these conversations happen because the student has sent a text, or a Facebook message, or an email, asking for an appointment; but a great deal of the time, these conversations happen because a student just “hangs out” after worship or rehearsal or dinner dialogues, and eventually finds themselves saying something like, “If you have a few minutes, there’s something I wanted to ask you ... ” In addition to our regular weekly and monthly events, some special events in the 2014‐2015 academic year include our ninth annual 30‐Hour Famine to raise money for, and awareness of, world hunger issues; beginning a new involvement helping to prepare and serve lunch at Cameron Community Ministries; sponsoring a campus‐wide lecture by President Marvin McMickle of the Colgate Rochester Crozier Divinity School on “The Role of the Church in America’s Quest for Racial Justice”; starting a new “Short Story Theology” periodic discussion group; planning an Easter week event with the various Christian groups on campus; and gathering to make blankets for area homeless shelters. A particularly exciting initiative this year is our work to re‐establish our ministry at the Eastman School of Music, through the good work of a volunteer seminarian, who has been meeting monthly with students for dessert and discussion, and hopes to broaden his outreach to meet the expressed desires of the students. It is through campus ministry that these young adults are learning about church leadership; many will go on to be key lay leaders in their congregations, and others will go on to a life of ordained ministry. For example, two of our May 2014 graduates are now in seminary (one a United Methodist). A current PCC junior is in the NROTC and hoping for a career as a Navy chaplain; a PCC sophomore is seriously considering becoming a pastor; three graduates in recent years are now ordained clergy (two of them United Methodist). All of these students have articulated how vitally important PCC was/is to their faith development and their decision to study theology after graduation.

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Maintaining a vital presence on campus is key to insuring the Christian nurture of our sons and daughters and the future health of our denominations, and we are grateful for the strong support from United Methodists in our over half a century of joint ministry. United Methodists serving on the GACM Board this year are: The Rev. Todd Goddard The Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady The Rev. Dr. Laurie Tiberi, Director and Chaplain Interfaith Chapel University of Rochester Rochester, N.Y. 14627 ltiberi@admin.rochester.edu

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Geneseo Wesley Foundation The current ministries of our Geneseo Wesley Foundation include the hired position of campus minister by the board of directors with an agreed focus of 2014‐2015 to assess the Campus Ministry at SUNY Geneseo with an eye toward recommendations for campus ministry that is on‐going, innovative, effective, and measurable. Since September 2014, this has included the research and review of local historical documentation, legal records, current campus function and activities, our United Methodist Conference and General Conference level information, a variety of United Methodist campus ministries, current interfaith function and activities, and a variety of campus ministry research and resource materials. A recommendation has been offered toward a 2016‐2020 focus based on the Campus Ministry Implementation Team of our United Methodist Virginia Conference to “invite and equip students to explore, engage, and embody an active faith in God.” In the current frontier mission of campus ministry, how this focus might be implemented includes the recommendation of the synergy available between United Methodist pastoral campus ministry leadership as an extension ministry of our Upper New York Conference together with the board of directors for the continual building of an innovative, adaptive, risk‐taking, Geneseo Wesley Foundation. Goals include building bridges of empowerment between the campus community and the ministry of local churches; leadership and spiritual formation of students, clergy and laity to imagine, take risks, innovate, challenge one another, learn, discern, and together initiate God’s will for his creation, people, and church; and reaching out to the spiritually disenfranchised by current mainstream society, campus students. In January, students at SUNY Geneseo began meeting together as “the Wesley Foundation at SUNY Geneseo,” sharing in prayer, Bible study, meals, conversations, and fellowship as well as beginning to form a Student Leadership Team.

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Global Structure Task Force, Northeastern Jurisdiction

Dear members and friends of the Upper New York Conference, The Northeast Jurisdictional Conference (NEJ) in 2012 created a task force to look at the global structure of The United Methodist Church. The College of Bishops named the participants, and we started our work in summer 2013. The task force had representatives from each of the conferences in the Northeast, with attention paid to many forms of diversity. One of the most helpful ways we were diverse was in our knowledge of General Church working. Some among us had been to many General Conferences and worked on issues of equity for decades, others had never been outside of the work of their conferences. This diversity kept us paying attention to “insider” knowledge and language. Our process was slow to begin with. We talked about our priorities, about what fairness looked like, about how we were going to proceed. We met and had conference calls regularly. Eventually we put out a tentative proposal and requested feedback from it. Then, in summer 2014, we met and everything slid into place! The feedback from the first proposal crystalized the issues we were struggling with and the creative ways around the problems came into view. We were amazed, and grateful. To those of us present, it felt like the Holy Spirit had moved. Those unable to be at the meeting were excited about what we'd accomplished. Since then we've worked further on perfecting the plan and forming it into petitionary language. There were still questions to answer and issues to consider, but the plan as a whole feels right to all of us! The language that we wrote lays out a plan for changing the global structure of The United Methodist Church to a system with equity for all involved. The petitions that will go to the 2016 General Conference are only the changes required to the Constitution, because the rest of the plan cannot be adopted until the Constitution changes. In February, the College of Bishops decided that the best way to move forward was to have the task force submit the legislation, rather than have each Annual Conference amend and adopt it before sending it in. The NEJ task force continues to be in conversation with the Connectional Table and the General Commission on Central Conference Concerns, about both our proposal and any proposals they may bring forward. What follows is the fruit of our work to date. It is in humility and hope that we present our work to you, humble at the size of the task at hand, and hopeful that the Spirit may move the Church toward fairness and joy! In God's Peace, The Rev. Sara Baron and Scott Johnson

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Northeastern Jurisdiction Global Structure Task Force ‐ Jan. 14, 2015 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, The NEJ Global Structure Task Force (task force) requests that you submit the attached legislative proposal to your 2015 session of Annual Conference, as a petition to the 2016 General Conference. This request is being sent to the directors of Connectional Ministries, the leadership of the 2012 and/or 2016 NEJ delegations, and the member(s) of the Global Structure Task Force from each conference, in order for you to determine who should submit the legislation. By way of background, the task force was appointed by the College of Bishops and has been meeting since July 2013. We were charged with considering and proposing recommendations regarding the global structure of The United Methodist Church (UMC) and submitting our recommendations to each of the NEJ annual conferences in 2015 for their consideration and possible action. One of our first actions was to develop a set of core values to guide our work:  Be Christ Focused – The denominational structure should reflect the teachings of and empower the mission of Jesus Christ.  Embody Structural Fairness – The denominational structure should provide for greater global equality in the Church around access to services, participation in structures, and shaping the agenda of The United Methodist Church. Any plan should provide for an equitable global resourcing and distribution of apportioned funds.  Extend Community – Everyone, everywhere must be welcome and safe in The United Methodist Church. Any new structure must honor non‐essential differences and defend the essential dignity and worth of all God’s children. The task force has been in communication with other committees across the denomination which are also working on aspects of the global structure: the Connectional Table, the Standing Committee on Central Conference Matters, and jurisdictional groups in the Western and North Central Jurisdictions. The task force distributed two preliminary proposals (in March 2014 and September 2014) for consideration and feedback. We have revised our proposal based on the input we received. In summary, this final proposal recommends that:  The Global Connectional Conference will be similar to General Conference, except that it will ONLY deal with global issues and will be responsible for a Global Book of Discipline.  The UMC will be organized into four continent‐wide “connections”: Africa, Asia, Europe and North America.  Each of the four connections will have the option of organizing into regions. Each connection will be responsible for its own, connection‐wide Book of Discipline, relevant to matters that are not global.  Annual Conferences will remain the same. The specific details of the task force’s proposal are included in the attached “Concept Proposal” which explains each level of the proposed structure along with its roles and responsibilities. We have also provided the legislation needed to amend the Constitution of The UMC, in order to allow for these changes.

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It is our expectation that each Annual Conference in the Northeastern Jurisdiction will consider submitting these documents as petitions to the 2016 General Conference. We offer this proposal in humility and in gratitude for God’s guidance. Tracy Merrick, Chairperson of The NEJ Global Structure Task Force Task Force Members: the Rev. Sara Baron, Scott Campbell, Darlene DiDomineck, Jen Ihlo, Sue Jamison, Scott Johnson, Judi Kenaston, Cynthia Ann Kent, Marilyn D. Kinelski, Larry Leister, Tracy Merrick, Derrick Porter, Morais Quissico, Denise Smartt Sears, and Eliezer Valentin‐Castanon Legislation assistance: Kevin Nelson Rev. Steven Clunn

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Section B: Global Structure Proposal – Legislation Whereas, the 2012 Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference (NEJ) authorized the creation of a task force to develop recommendations regarding the global structure of The United Methodist Church (hereinafter “Task Force”); and Whereas, these recommendations are to be provided by the Task Force to each of the NEJ annual conferences prior to their 2015 sessions, so that the recommendations can be considered by each Annual Conference for possible submission to the 2016 General Conference; and Whereas, the Task Force was appointed by the College of Bishops and has been meeting since July 2013; and Whereas, the Task Force discerned a set of core values to guide its work:  Be Christ Focused – The denominational structure should reflect the teachings of and empower the mission of Jesus Christ.  Embody Structural Fairness – The denominational structure should provide for greater global equality in the Church around access to services, participation in structures, and shaping the agenda of The United Methodist Church. Any plan should provide for an equitable global resourcing and distribution of apportioned funds.  Extend Community – Everyone, everywhere must be welcome and safe in The United Methodist Church. Any new structure must honor non‐essential differences and defend the essential dignity and worth of all God’s children; and Whereas, the Task Force has been in communication with others from across the denomination that are also working on aspects of the global structure, including: the Connectional Table, the Standing Committee on Central Conference Matters, and jurisdictional groups in the Western and North Central Jurisdictions; and Whereas, the Task Force distributed two preliminary proposals in March 2014 and September 2014 across the jurisdiction and to the groups listed above and has revised its recommendations based on the feedback it received; and Whereas, the Task Force has developed the attached Concept Proposal which outlines the global structure it is recommending for submission to the 2016 General Conference for its action; and Whereas, the Task Force has also developed the attached amendments to the Constitution of The United Methodist Church, which are needed to support the Concept Proposal; Be it therefore resolved, that the 2015 session of the Upper New York Annual Conference commends the attached Concept Proposal and Constitutional amendments to the 2016 General Conference for its action; and Be it further resolved, that the Conference Secretary of the Upper New York Annual Conference shall forward the Concept Proposal and Constitutional Amendments as a petition from the Upper New York Annual Conference to the 2016 General Conference.

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Northeastern Jurisdiction Global Structure Task Force Concept Proposal January 2015 The NEJ Global Structure Task Force has developed this proposal for the 2016 General Conference to consider and to designate a representative task force or committee to write the legislation needed to implement its provisions. An Equitable Global Structure: A. United Methodist Global Connection 1. The United Methodist Global Connection shall be responsible for global matters pertaining to The United Methodist Church and will not address non‐global matters relating to individual connections in Africa, Asia, Europe, or North America. 2. The Global Connection shall be responsible for: a. Constitution of The United Methodist Church b. Global Book of Discipline c. Global Social Principles d. Global Connectional budget e. Global responsibilities of the current General Conference as defined in the 2012 Book of Discipline and in actions of previous general conferences, except for those matters delegated elsewhere f. Hearing reports about ministry successes and challenges from each connection and providing opportunities for the discussion of global issues g. Number and boundaries of United Methodist connections h. Definition of the powers and roles of connectional, regional, annual, missionary, district, and charge conferences i. Number of episcopal areas within each of the United Methodist connections j. Definition of the powers, duties, and privileges of episcopal leaders k. Decisions regarding the funding of connectional and regional conferences l. Global agency statements of purpose, accountability to statements of purpose, and sizes and make‐up of global agency boards of directors m. Definition of the powers and duties of elders, deacons, supply pastors, local pastors, deaconesses, and home missioners n. Definition of the conditions, privileges, and duties of church membership o. Standards for the election of delegates to the Global Connectional Conference 3. The Global Connectional Conference shall replace the General Conference, which currently “has full legislative power over all matters distinctively connectional … It has no executive or administrative power.” (¶501) a. The Global Connectional Conference shall focus on global matters during its quadrennial meeting which shall last less than two weeks. b. The Global Connectional Conference shall be constituted in the same way as the current General Conference, shall be assigned responsibilities that are similar to the

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current General Conference, shall be subjected to the same Restrictive Rules as the current General Conference, and shall function in ways that are similar to the current General Conference. (¶13‐16 and ¶501 – 511). c. The Global Connectional Conference shall consist of 600‐1000 delegates with an equal number of lay and clergy delegates elected by annual conferences and missionary conferences. The formula for determining the number of delegates from each annual conference shall be the same for all annual conferences and missionary conferences, with the provision that each annual conference and missionary conference shall elect at least one lay and one clergy delegate. d. Concordat churches, affiliated autonomous Methodist churches, and affiliated united churches may elect delegates to the Global Connectional Conference:  The Methodist Church in Great Britain may elect four delegates with voice and vote. The United Methodist Church may send two delegates each year to the British Methodist Conference.  Other concordat churches may elect two delegates with voice and vote.  Affiliated autonomous Methodist churches and affiliated united churches may elect two delegates with voice and without vote. If such a church has more than 70,000 full members it is entitled to send three delegates with voice but not vote. 4. The Council of Bishops, the Global Judicial Council, and the global agencies shall serve the entire United Methodist Global Connection. a. The Council of Bishops shall continue to have similar responsibilities and shall function in ways that are the similar to the current Council of Bishops (¶47‐54 and ¶ 401‐442). b. The Global Judicial Council shall continue to have similar responsibilities and shall function in ways that are the similar to the current Judicial Council (¶55‐58 and ¶ 2601‐2612). In addition, it shall have the option to review all decisions by connection judicial committees and regional committees on appeal. It shall also handle matters that reference both the Global Book of Discipline and one or more connectional books of discipline. c. The agencies which the Global Connection defines as global shall be structured to fully serve all of the connections and shall establish boards of directors with members equitably distributed across all regions of the Global Connection. B. United Methodist Connections (Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America) 1. A United Methodist Connection shall be established in each of the following: Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Each connection shall focus on the church’s mission from the perspectives of the regions within the connection by understanding and addressing the contextual implications of nations, cultures, languages, and other important realities. 2. Each connection shall be responsible for: a. A connectional Book of Discipline b. Authorizing provisions within its connectional Book of Discipline to accommodate the specific needs of the regions within its purview

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c. Defining needs for the presence and roles of agencies within the connection d. Connectional‐specific agencies: agency statements of purpose, accountability to agency statements of purpose, and sizes and make‐up of connectional‐specific agency boards of directors e. Number and boundaries of regions within the connection f. Episcopal matters: tenure, process of election, methods of assignment, retirement plans, itineracy, and standards of conduct g. Clergy standards: process for ordination, conference relationship, and clergy membership h. Financial matters: connection’s budget, pensions, distribution of funds to support regional conferences i. Legislation to the Global Connectional Conference regarding the Global Book of Discipline 3. If a connection is organized without regions, the roles and responsibilities of the region shall be added to the roles and responsibilities of that connection. 4. The connectional conferences shall meet quadrennially prior to the Global Connectional Conference. a. Each connectional conference shall consist of the delegates to the Global Connectional Conference from the connection with the provision that no connection conference shall have less than 100 delegates. Additional delegates where needed shall be elected according to the same process, and may be the delegates that were elected to the regional conferences within the connection. b. Connectional conferences shall be organized in ways similar to the Global Connectional Conference and shall function in similar ways. 5. The connectional college of bishops, connectional judicial committee, connectional‐ specific agencies, and global agencies with a presence in a connection shall serve that connection. a. The connectional college of bishops shall be responsible for leading the connection and shall function in ways similar to the current colleges of bishops. (¶48, ¶51, and ¶52). b. The connectional judicial committee will deal with questions of law relating to its connection’s books of discipline. c. The connectional‐specific agencies shall be accountable to the connectional conference and their boards of directors shall be elected by the regional conferences in the connection. d. Any global agencies with a presence within a connection shall be organized to be responsive to the needs of the connection and shall be accountable to the connectional conference and the global agency’s board of directors. C. Regions 1. Regions shall be established geographically and all regional conferences shall have the same authority and responsibilities.

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2. Current jurisdictional conferences and central conferences shall become 12 regions: a. United Methodist Connection in Africa – three regions: African Region, Congo Region, and West Africa Region b. United Methodist Connection in Asia – one region: Philippines Region c. United Methodist Connection in Europe – three regions: Central/Southern Europe Region, German Region, and Northern Europe and Eurasia Region d. United Methodist Connection in the North America – five regions: North Central Region, Northeastern Region, South Central Region, Southeastern Region, and Western Region 3. Regions will be responsible for: a. Promotion of the evangelistic, educational, missionary, and benevolent interests of the Church and to provide for interests and institutions within its boundaries b. Number and boundaries of annual conferences c. Boundaries of episcopal areas d. Election and assignment of bishops e. Election of members to global and connectional agency boards and regional committees f. Legislation to the Global Connectional Conference regarding the Global Book of Discipline g. Legislation to its connectional conference regarding the connectional Book of Discipline h. Regional budget i. Organizing as needed to accomplish its work 4. Regional conference meetings will be conducted quadrennially within one year following the meeting of the Global Connectional Conference. a. The number of delegates and composition guidelines of regional conferences will be determined by the Global Connectional Conference. Regional conference membership will consist of equal numbers of laity and clergy and no regional conference shall have less than 100 members. b. The delegates to the Global Connectional Conference shall be considered the first delegates from an annual conference elected to a regional conference. 5. The regional College of Bishops and the regional committees will serve the Church within the region. a. The regional college of bishops will continue to have the same roles as defined in the 2012 Book of Discipline. (¶48, ¶51, and ¶52). b. The region will establish at least the following committees to support its work:  Regional committee on appeals to hear and decide the appeal of a clergy person or a bishop following the decision of a trial committee, and

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D. Annual Conferences 1. The current configuration of annual conferences across each connection will be retained, unless altered by the region or connection. 2. Annual conferences will be responsible for electing delegates to the Global Connectional Conference, the connectional conference, and the regional conference. 3. The annual conference purpose, composition, organization, responsibilities, and agencies will remain unchanged, unless adapted by its connectional conference. (¶32‐36 and (¶601‐657).

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Section C1: PETITION TO THE 2016 GENERAL CONFERENCE THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TITLE/SUBJECT MATTER: Global Connectional Conference DISCIPLINE PARAGRAPH: ¶ 8, 13, 14, 15, 16 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes PETITION TEXT Amend ¶ 8 by revision as follows: ¶ 8. Article I.—There shall be a General Conference Global Connectional Conference for the entire Church with such powers, duties, and privileges as are hereinafter set forth… Amend ¶ 13 by revision as follows: Section II. General Conference Global Connectional Conference ¶ 13. Article I.—1. The General Conference Global Connectional Conference shall be composed of not less than 600 nor more than 1,000 delegates, one‐half of whom shall be clergy and one half lay members, to be elected by the annual conferences. The missionary conferences shall be considered as annual conferences for the purpose of this article. 2. Delegates shall be elected in a fair and open process by the annual conferences. The same formula shall be used to determine the number of delegates of all annual conferences and missionary conferences, provided that no annual conference or missionary conference shall have fewer than two delegates. 3. Delegates may be elected by other autonomous Methodist churches if and when the General Conference Global Connectional Conference shall approve concordats with such other autonomous Methodist churches for the mutual election and seating of delegates in each other’s legislative conferences. 3. 4. In the case of The Methodist Church in Great Britain, mother church of Methodism, provision shall be made for The United Methodist Church to send two delegates annually to the British Methodist Conference, and The Methodist Church in Great Britain to send four delegates quadrennially to The United Methodist General Conference Global Connectional Conference, the delegates of both conferences having vote and being evenly divided between clergy and laity. Amend ¶ 14 by revision as follows: ¶ 14. Article II.—1. The General Conference Global Connectional Conference shall meet in the month of April or May once in four years at such time and in such place as shall be determined by the General Conference Global Connectional Conference or by its duly authorized committees. A special session of the General Conference Global Connectional Conference, possessing the authority and exercising all the powers of the General Conference Global Connectional Conference, may be called by the Council of Bishops, or in such other manner as the General Conference Global Connectional Conference may from time to time prescribe, to meet at such time and in such place as may be stated in the call. Such special session of the General Conference Global Connectional Conference shall be composed of the delegates to the preceding General Conference Global Connectional Conference or their lawful successors, except that when a particular annual conference or missionary conference shall prefer to have a new election it may do so. The purpose of such special session shall be stated in the call, and only such business shall be transacted as is in harmony with the purpose stated in such call unless the General Conference Global Connectional Conference by a two‐thirds vote shall determine that other business may be transacted.

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Amend ¶ 15 by revision as follows: ¶15. Article III.—The General Conference Global Connectional Conference shall fix the ratio of representation in the General Global, connectional, jurisdictional, and central and regional conferences from the annual conferences, missionary conferences, and the provisional annual conferences, computed on a two‐factor basis: (1) the number of clergy members of the annual conference and the missionary conference, and (2) the number of professing members in the annual conference and the missionary conference, provided that each annual conference, missionary conference, or provisional annual conference shall be entitled to at least one clergy and one lay delegate in the General Conference Global Connectional Conference and also in the connectional and jurisdictional or central regional conferences. Amend ¶ 16 by revision as follows: ¶16. Article IV.—The General Conference Global Connectional Conference shall have full legislative power over all matters distinctively connectional, except for those powers constitutionally delegated to the connectional conferences, and in the exercise of this power shall have authority as follows: 1. To define and fix the conditions, privileges, and duties of Church membership, which shall in every case be without reference to race, gender, or status. 2. To define and fix the powers and duties of elders, deacons, supply preachers pastors, local preachers pastors, exhorters, deaconesses, and home missioners, which shall in every case be without reference to race, gender, or status. 3. To define and fix the powers and duties of annual conferences, provisional annual conferences, missionary conferences and missions, and of central conferences, connectional conferences, regional conferences, district conferences, charge conferences, and congregational meetings. 4. To provide for the organization, promotion, and administration of the work of the Church out the United States of America around the globe. 5. To define and fix the powers, duties, and privileges of the episcopacy, to adopt a plan for the support of the bishops. to provide a uniform rule for their retirement, and to provide for the discontinuance of a bishop because of inefficiency or unacceptability. 6. To provide and revise the hymnal and ritual of the Church and to regulate all matters relating to the form and mode of worship, subject to the limitations of the first and second Restrictive Rules. 7. To provide a judicial system and a method of judicial procedure for the church, except as herein otherwise prescribed. 8. To initiate and to direct all global connectional enterprises of the Church and to provide boards for their promotion and administration. 9. To determine and provide for raising and distributing funds necessary to carry on the work of the Church. 10. To fix a uniform basis upon which bishops shall be elected by the jurisdictional conferences and to determine the number of bishops that may be elected by the central conferences regional conferences. 11. To select its presiding officers from the bishops, through a committee, provided that the bishops shall select from their own number the presiding officer of the opening session. 12. To change the number and the boundaries of jurisdictional conferences connectional conferences upon the consent of a majority of the annual conferences in each jurisdictional connectional conference involved. 13. To establish such commissions for the general global work of the Church as may be deemed advisable. 14. To secure the rights and privileges of membership in all global agencies, programs, and institutions in The United Methodist Church regardless of race, gender, or status.

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Section C2 PETITION TO THE 2016 GENERAL CONFERENCE THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TITLE/SUBJECT MATTER: Global Connectional Conference DISCIPLINE PARAGRAPH: ¶8, 13, 14, 15, 16 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes PETITION TEXT Amend ¶8 by revision as follows: ¶8. Article I.—There shall be a General Conference Global Connectional Conference for the entire Church with such powers, duties, and privileges as are hereinafter set forth… Amend ¶13 by revision as follows: Section II. General Conference Global Connectional Conference ¶13. Article I.—1. The General Conference Global Connectional Conference shall be composed of not less than 600 nor more than 1,000 delegates, one‐half of whom shall be clergy and one half lay members, to be elected by the annual conferences. The missionary conferences shall be considered as annual conferences for the purpose of this article. 2. Delegates shall be elected in a fair and open process by the annual conferences. The same formula shall be used to determine the number of delegates of all annual conferences and missionary conferences, provided that no annual conference or missionary conference shall have fewer than two delegates. 3. Delegates may be elected by other autonomous Methodist churches if and when the General Conference Global Connectional Conference shall approve concordats with such other autonomous Methodist churches for the mutual election and seating of delegates in each other’s legislative conferences. 3. 4. In the case of The Methodist Church in Great Britain, mother church of Methodism, provision shall be made for The United Methodist Church to send two delegates annually to the British Methodist Conference, and The Methodist Church in Great Britain to send four delegates quadrennially to The United Methodist General Conference Global Connectional Conference, the delegates of both conferences having vote and being evenly divided between clergy and laity. Amend ¶14 by revision as follows: ¶14. Article II.—1. The General Conference Global Connectional Conference shall meet in the month of April or May once in four years at such time and in such place as shall be determined by the General Conference Global Connectional Conference or by its duly authorized committees. A special session of the General Conference Global Connectional Conference, possessing the authority and exercising all the powers of the General Conference Global Connectional Conference, may be called by the Council of Bishops, or in such other manner as the General Conference Global Connectional Conference may from time to time prescribe, to meet at such time and in such place as may be stated in the call. Such special session of the General Conference Global Connectional Conference shall be composed of the delegates to the preceding General Conference Global Connectional Conference or their lawful successors, except that when a particular annual conference or missionary conference shall prefer to have a new election it may do so. The purpose of such special session shall be stated in the call, and only such business shall be transacted as is in harmony with the purpose stated in such call unless the General Conference Global Connectional Conference by a two‐thirds vote shall determine that other business may be transacted.

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Petition C3: PETITION TO THE 2016 GENERAL CONFERENCE THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TITLE/SUBJECT MATTER: Regional Conferences DISCIPLINE PARAGRAPH: ¶¶ 9, 10, 23‐31 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes PETITION TEXT Delete ¶¶ 9 and 10 and replace with a new paragraph as follows: ¶ 9. Article II.—There shall be jurisdictional conferences the Church in the United States of America, with such powers, duties, and privileges as are hereinafter set forth, provided that in The United Methodist Church there shall be no jurisdictional or central conferences based on any ground other than geographical and regional division. ¶ 10. Article III.—There shall be central conferences for the church outside the United States of America and, if necessary, provisional central conferences, all with such powers, duties, and privileges as are hereinafter set forth. ¶ 9. Article II.—A Connectional conference shall have the option of establishing regional conferences for the organization of the church in the connection, and, if necessary, provisional regional conferences, all with such powers, duties, and privileges as are hereinafter set forth, provided that there shall be no regional conference based on any ground other than geographical division. In connectional conferences without regional conferences, the connectional conference will assume the responsibilities assigned to a regional conference. Initially, the number and boundaries of the regional conferences shall match the previous boundaries of the central conferences and jurisdictions. Subsequently, the connectional conferences shall have the authority to change the number and boundaries of regional conferences. Delete ¶¶ 23‐27 on Jurisdictional Conferences and ¶¶ 28‐31 on Central Conferences and replace with new paragraphs as follows: Section IV. Regional Conferences ¶ 23 Article I.—The regional conferences shall be composed of as many representatives from the annual conferences and missionary conferences as shall be determined by a uniform basis established by the Global Connectional Conference, provided that no regional conference shall have fewer than 100 delegates. The delegates shall be clergy and lay in equal numbers. ¶ 24. Article II.—The regional conferences shall meet within the year succeeding the meeting of the Global Connectional Conference at such times and places as shall have been determined by the preceding respective regional conferences or by commissions appointed by them or by their respective College of Bishops. ¶ 25. Article III.—All regional conferences shall have the same status and same privileges of action within the limits fixed by the Constitution. ¶ 26. Article IV—The regional conferences shall have the following powers and duties and such others as may be conferred by the Global Connectional Conference:

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1. To promote the evangelistic, educational, missionary, social‐concern and benevolent interests of the Church and to provide for interests and institutions within their boundaries. 2. To elect bishops for the respective regional conferences in number as may be determined from time to time, upon a basis fixed by the Global Connectional Conference, and to cooperate in carrying out such plans for their support as may be determined by the Global Connectional Conference. 3. To establish and constitute regional and conference boards as auxiliary to the global and connectional boards of the Church as the need may appear and to choose their representatives on the global and connectional boards in such manner as the Global Connectional Conference may determine. 4. To determine the boundaries of their annual conferences, provided that there shall be no annual conference with a membership of fewer than 50 clergy in full connection, except by the consent of the Global Connectional Conference. 5. To make rules and regulations for the administration of the work of the Church within the region, subject to such powers as have been or shall be vested in the Global Connectional Conference and connectional conferences. 6. To appoint a committee on appeals to hear and determine the appeal of a clergy person of that region from the decision of a trial court. 7. To appoint a committee on the episcopacy. 8. To establish and to appoint such other committees as may be necessary. RATIONALE:

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Section C4: PETITION TO THE 2016 GENERAL CONFERENCE THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TITLE/SUBJECT MATTER: Miscellaneous Provisions About Annual Conferences Related to Global Church Structure DISCIPLINE PARAGRAPHS: 33, 34, 35, 36 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: NO PETITION TEXT Revise ¶33 as follows: ¶33. Article II.—The annual conference is the basic body in the Church and as such shall have reserved to it the right to vote on all constitutional amendments, on the election of clergy and lay delegates to the General and the jurisdictional or central conferences Global, connectional and regional conferences, on all matters relating to the character and conference relations of its clergy members, and… Revise ¶ 34 as follows: ¶34. Article III.—The annual conference shall elect clergy and lay delegates to the General Conference Global Connectional Conference and to its jurisdictional or central conference connectional conference and regional conference in the manner provided in this section, Articles IV and V. The persons first elected up to the number determined by the ratio for representation in the General Conference Global Connectional Conference and connectional conference shall be representatives in that body those bodies. Additional delegates shall be elected to complete the number determined by ratio for representation in the jurisdictional or central conference regional conference, who, together with those first elected as above, shall be delegates in the jurisdictional or central conference regional conference. The additional delegates to the jurisdictional or central conference regional conference shall in the order of their election be the reserve delegates to the General Conference Global Connectional Conference and connectional conference. The annual conference shall also elect reserve clergy and lay delegates to the jurisdictional or central conference regional conference as it may deem desirable. These reserve clergy and lay delegates to the jurisdictional or central conferences regional conferences may act as reserve to the General Conference Global Connectional Conference and connectional conference when it is evident that not enough reserve delegates are in attendance at the General Conference Global Connectional Conference or connectional conference. Revise ¶ 35 as follows: ¶35. Article V—The clergy delegates to the General Conference Global Connectional Conference and to the jurisdictional or central conference connectional conference and regional conference shall be elected from… Revise ¶ 36 as follows: ¶36. Article V.—The lay delegates to General and jurisdictional or central conferences Global Connectional, connectional and regional conferences shall be elected by… …and are members thereof within the annual conference electing them at the time of holding the General and jurisdictional or central conferences Global Connectional, connectional and regional conferences. RATIONALE: These amendments clean up language as pertains to the various proposed, global, connectional and regional conferences and the former general, central and jurisdictional conferences.

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Section C5: PETITION TO THE 2016 GENERAL CONFERENCE THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TITLE/SUBJECT MATTER: Boundaries DISCIPLINE PARAGRAPHS: 37, 38, 39, 40 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes PETITION TEXT Insert new paragraph before ¶ 37 as follows: Section VII. Boundaries ¶37. Article I.—The United Methodist Church shall organize its work into connectional conferences. There shall be one connectional conference each for Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. Delete ¶ 37 (the North American Connectional Conference will have authority to maintain these boundaries as regional conferences, but they won’t be listed in the Constitution). Insert new paragraph before ¶ 38 as follows: ¶38. Article II.—The connectional conferences shall determine the number and boundaries of their regions, upon the consent of a majority of the annual conferences within the regional conferences. The initial number and boundaries of the regions shall coincide with the previously existing jurisdictional and central conferences. Delete ¶¶ 38 and 39. Renumber ¶ 40 and revise as follows: ¶40. Article IV. ¶39. Article III.—Changes in the number, names, and boundaries of the annual conferences and episcopal areas may be effected by the jurisdictional conferences in the United States of America and by the central conferences outside the United States of America regional conferences according to the provisions under the respective powers and pursuant to the respective structures of the jurisdictional and the central conferences regional conferences. RATIONALE:

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Section C6: PETITION TO THE 2016 GENERAL CONFERENCE THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TITLE/SUBJECT MATTER: The Episcopacy Within a New Global Structure DISCIPLINE PARAGRAPH: ¶¶ 46‐54 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes PETITION TEXT Amend paragraph 46 as follows: ¶46. Article II.—The bishops shall be elected by the respective jurisdictional and central conferences regional conferences and consecrated in the historic manner at such time and place as may be fixed by the General Conference for those elected by the jurisdictions and by each central conference for those elected by such central conference by each connectional conference. Amend paragraph 47 as follows: ¶47. Article III.—There shall be a Council of Bishops composed of all the bishops of The United Methodist Church. The council shall meet at least once a year and plan for the general oversight and promotion of the temporal and spiritual interests of the entire Church and for carrying into effect the rules, regulations, and responsibilities prescribed and enjoined by the General Conference Global Connectional Conference and in accord with the provisions set forth in this Plan of Union. Insert new paragraph between ¶¶ 47, 48 as follows: ¶ 48. Article IV.—The bishops of each connectional conference shall constitute a connectional College of Bishops. Such connectional College of Bishops may meet according to its needs in order to plan for the general oversight and promotion of the temporal and spiritual interests of the connection. Amend paragraph 48 as follows: ¶48 Article III ¶49 Article V.—The bishops of each jurisdictional and central conference regional conference shall constitute a regional College of Bishops, and such College of Bishops shall arrange the plan of episcopal supervision of the annual conferences, missionary conferences, and missions within their respective territories. Amend paragraph 49 as follows: ¶49 Article V ¶50 Article VI.—The bishops shall have residential presidential supervision in the jurisdictional or central conferences regional conferences in which they are elected or to which they are transferred. Bishops may be transferred from one jurisdiction region to another jurisdiction region for presidential and residential supervision under the following conditions: (1) The transfer of bishops may be on either of two bases: (a) a jurisdiction region that receives a bishop by transfer from another jurisdiction region may transfer to that jurisdiction region or to a third jurisdiction region one of its own bishops eligible for transfer, so that the number transferred in by each jurisdiction region shall be balanced by the number transferred out; or (b) a jurisdiction region may receive a bishop from another jurisdiction region and not transfer out a member of its own College of Bishops. (2) No bishop shall be transferred unless that bishop shall have specifically consented. (3) No bishop shall be eligible for transfer unless the bishop shall have served one quadrennium in the jurisdiction region that elected the bishop to the episcopacy. (4) All such transfers shall require the approval by a majority vote of the members present and voting of the jurisdictional regional committees on episcopacy of the jurisdictions

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regions that are involved. After the above procedures have been followed, the transferring bishop shall become a member of the receiving College of Bishops and shall be subject to residential assignment by that jurisdictional regional conference. A bishop may be assigned by the Council of Bishops for presidential service or other temporary service in another jurisdiction region than that which elected the bishop, provided that the request is made by a majority of the bishops in the jurisdiction region of the proposed service. In the case of an emergency in any jurisdiction or central conference region through the death or disability of a bishop or other cause, the Council of Bishops respective connectional College of Bishops may assign a bishop from another jurisdiction or central conference region to the work of the said jurisdiction or central conference region, with the consent of a majority of the bishops of that jurisdiction or central conference region. Amend paragraph 50 as follows: ¶ 50 Article VI ¶51 Article VII.— The bishops, both active and retired, of The Evangelical United Brethren Church and of The Methodist Church at the time union is consummated shall be bishops of The United Methodist Church. The bishops of The Methodist Church elected by the jurisdictions, active bishops of The Evangelical United Brethren Church at the time of union, and bishops elected by the jurisdictions of The United Methodist Church shall have life tenure. Each bishop elected by a central conference of The Methodist Church shall have such tenure as the central conference electing him shall have determined. Each bishop shall have such tenure as has been determined by the connectional conference within which said bishop has been elected. The jurisdictional conference regional conference shall elect a standing committee on episcopacy to consist of one clergy and one lay delegate from each annual conference, on nomination of the annual conference delegation. The committee shall review the work of the bishops, pass on their character and official administration, and report to the jurisdictional conference regional conference its findings for such action as the conference may deem appropriate within its constitutional warrant of power. The committee shall recommend the assignments of the bishops to their respective residences for final action by the jurisdictional conference regional conference. Amend paragraph 51 as follows: ¶51 Article VII ¶52 Article VIII.—A bishop presiding over an annual, central, or jurisdictional connectional or regional conference shall decide all questions of law combing before the bishop in the regular business of a session, provided that such questions be presented in writing and that the decisions be recorded in the journal of the conference… Amend paragraph 52 as follows: ¶52 Article VIII ¶53 Article IX.—The bishops of the several jurisdictional and central connectional and regional conferences shall preside in the session of their respective conferences. Amend paragraph 53 as follows: ¶53 Article IX ¶54 Article X.—In each annual conference there shall be one or more district superintendents who shall assist the bishop in the administration of the annual conference and shall have such responsibilities and term of office as the General Conference respective connectional conferences shall prescribe.

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Amend paragraph 54 as follows: ¶54 Article X ¶55 Article XI.—The bishops shall appoint, after consultation with the district superintendents, ministers to the charges; and they shall have such responsibilities and authorities as the General Conference Global Connectional Conference and connectional conferences shall prescribe. RATIONALE:

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Section C7: PETITION TO THE 2016 GENERAL CONFERENCE THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TITLE/SUBJECT MATTER: The Judiciary Within a New Global Structure DISCIPLINE PARAGRAPHS: ¶¶55‐58 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes PETITION TEXT Amend paragraph 55 as follows: ¶55. Article I.—There shall be a Judicial Council. The General Conference Global Connectional Conference shall determine the number and qualifications of its members, their terms of office, and the method of election and the filling of vacancies. Amend paragraph 56 as follows: ¶56. Article II.—The Judicial Council shall have authority: 1. To determine the constitutionality of any act of the General Conference Global Connectional Conference upon an appeal of a majority of the Council of Bishops or one‐fifth of the members of the General Conference Global Connectional Conference and to determine the constitutionality or legality under the global Book of Discipline of any act of a jurisdictional or central conference connectional or regional conference upon an appeal of a majority of the bishops of that jurisdictional or central conference connectional or regional conference or upon the appeal of one‐fifth of the members of that jurisdictional or central conference connectional or regional conference. 2. To hear and determine any appeal from a bishop’s decision on a question of global law made in the annual conference when said appeal has been made by one‐fifth of that conference present and voting. 3. To pass upon decisions of law made by bishops in annual conferences. 4. 3. To hear and determine the legality of any action taken therein by any General Conference Global Connectional Conference board or jurisdictional or central conference board or body, upon appeal by one‐third of the members thereof, or upon request of the Council of Bishops or a majority of the bishops of a jurisdictional or a central conference connectional or regional conference. 4. To review, on its own motion and at its own discretion, any ruling by a connectional judicial committee if it is believed that said ruling has such global import as to make this necessary, including when a case had unrecognized implications for constitutional or global church law. 5. 4. To have such other duties and powers as may be conferred upon it by the General Conference Global Connectional Conference. 6. 5. To provide its own methods of organization and procedure. Insert new paragraph between ¶¶56 and 57 as follows: ¶57. Article III.—There shall be connectional judicial committees in each connectional conference. Connectional Judicial Committees shall have five members who shall be elected by the respective connectional conferences. The respective connectional conferences shall determine the qualifications of their respective connectional judicial committee’s members, their terms of office, and the method of election by the connectional conference and the filling of vacancies. The Connectional Judicial Committees shall have authority to review matters of connectional church law as follows:

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1. To determine the legality of any act of their respective connectional conferences upon an appeal of a majority of the respective connectional College of Bishops or one‐fifth of the members of the Connectional Conference in accordance with their connectional disciplinary law, and to determine the legality of any act of one of their regional conferences upon an appeal of a majority of the bishops of that regional conference or upon the appeal of one‐fifth of the members of that regional conference in accordance with their connectional disciplinary law. 2. To hear and determine any appeal from a bishop’s decision on a question of connectional disciplinary law made in the annual conference when said appeal has been made by one‐fifth of that conference present and voting. 3. To pass upon decisions of connectional disciplinary law made by bishops in annual conferences. 4. To hear and determine the legality under connectional law of any action taken therein by any connectional conference board or regional board or body, upon appeal by one‐third of the members thereof, or upon request of the connectional college of bishops or a majority of the bishops of a regional college of bishops. 5. To have such other duties and powers as may be conferred upon it by its respective connectional conference. 6. To provide its own methods of organization and procedure. Insert new paragraph before ¶57 as follows: ¶58 Article IV.—Connectional Judicial Committees shall not have authority to review matters of constitutional and/or global church law. Questions that include such points, including when they include points of connectional and constitutional and/or global church law, shall be referred to the Judicial Council. Amend paragraph 57 as follows: ¶57 Article III¶59 Article V.—All decisions of the Judicial Council shall be final. When the Judicial Council shall declare unconstitutional any act of the General Conference Global Connectional Conference then in session, that decision shall be reported back to that General Conference Global Connectional Conference immediately. Amend paragraph 58 as follows: ¶58. Article IV ¶60. Article VI.—The General Conference Global Connectional Conference shall establish for the Church a judicial system that shall guarantee to our clergy a right to trial by a committee and an appeal, and to our members a right to trial before the Church, or by a committee, and an appeal. This right shall also be respected by the connectional conferences. RATIONALE:

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Section C8: PETITION TO THE 2016 GENERAL CONFERENCE THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TITLE/SUBJECT MATTER: General Conference Re‐named Global Connectional Conference within the Constitution DISCIPLINE PARAGRAPH: multiple FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: Yes PETITION TEXT Amend by changing the term “General Conference” to “Global Connectional Conference” wherever it appears in the Constitution. General Conference Global Connectional Conference RATIONALE:

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Section C9: PETITION TO THE 2016 GENERAL CONFERENCE THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TITLE/SUBJECT MATTER: Jurisdictional Conference and Central Conference Re‐named Regional Conference within the Constitution DISCIPLINE PARAGRAPH: multiple FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: no PETITION TEXT Amend by changing the terms “jurisdictional conference” and “central conference” to “regional conference” and “jurisdiction” to “region” wherever they appear in the Constitution: Revise: Jurisdictional ConferenceRegional Conference Revise: Central ConferenceRegional Conference Revise: jurisdiction region RATIONALE:

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Section D: Frequently Asked Questions What are the major changes in this proposal?  The Global Connectional Conference will replace the General Conference and will only be responsible for those functions and matters of The UMC that are global in nature.  Non‐global or regionally contextual ministry matters would be assigned to four connections: one each in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America (Note: The North America Connection would include Central America. The Methodist denominations in South America are currently autonomous Methodist churches).  Each connection will have the option to organize into regions equivalent to the current central conferences in Africa, Asia, and Europe and the jurisdictions in the United States.  The proposal recommends a Global Book of Discipline, as well as connectional Books of Discipline. Currently, only the central conferences can adapt the Book of Discipline. How will the proposed “Global Connectional Conference” differ from the current “General Conference”? The proposed quadrennial Global Connectional Conference will be similar to the current quadrennial General Conference, except that its focus will only be on global matters. Currently, a majority of the time at General Conference is spent on U.S.‐centric issues. A focus on global matters will shorten the length of the Global Connectional Conference and allow it to concentrate on matters of importance to all connections, not just one. For example, the agenda could include time for each connection to share ministry successes and challenges. This would give all the connections an opportunity to understand similarities and differences in cultural contexts and to discover ways to assist in overcoming challenges, as we all seek to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Why do we need another level of church organization? Because ministry concerns vary between continents where UMC churches are located, this organizational structure encourages each of the four identical connections to focus on matters of importance to that connection. They are designed to provide opportunities to revitalize ministries and discuss new ideas and thoughts that are relevant in the context of a connection’s ministries. What Book of Discipline paragraphs will be included in the Global Book of Discipline? This proposal anticipates that the paragraphs in the current Book of Discipline (BoD) that are global in nature will be included in the Global BoD and others will be included in the connectional books of discipline. We have not specified the allocation between the two in this proposal because other UMC bodies (Connectional Table, Standing Committee on Central Conference Matters, and Committee on Faith and Order) are already developing a Global BoD for action by the 2016 General Conference. The task force decided we should not duplicate their work and plans to review the Global BoD when it is available. General Conference will need to find the balance between what is and is not global.

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How will having separate books of discipline affect ordination and itinerancy? Ordination, orders, and licensing will be under the purview of the connections, with an acknowledgement that the roles, expectations, and needs are different around the globe. The possibility exists that the connections may allow their regions to have different requirements, and that would be a decision made by the connection as a whole. Itinerancy in The UMC refers to clergy moves within annual conferences, and by extension within a region and a connection. Consistency of ordination provisions would enable itinerancy to continue easily within connections. The task force’s proposal does not include a recommendation regarding whether itinerancy provisions should be included in the Global Book of Discipline or in the connection books of discipline. Would the new structure change the understanding that we are a global church? The task force expects that this proposal will strengthen the understanding that The UMC is a global church. By assigning global responsibilities to the Global Connection and non‐global responsibilities to the connections, this proposal hopefully allows both the global church and the connections to thrive. Currently U.S concerns dominate General Conference, taking time and energy that could be used to focus on global issues during that gathering. This proposal will empower the Global Connection to thrive at being the global church, and empower the connections and regions to thrive at being United Methodist in ways most appropriate to their context. What does regionalizing mean to those who are marginalized outside the U.S.? Separation may limit the ability to seek justice across the globe. While people in one connection may disagree with decisions of another connection, this proposal allows each connection to decide about issues of justice within its own context. At the same time, there will be global rules, and the Global Connection will retain the capacity to decide issues of justice on the global scale. Unfortunately, our system currently does not protect all marginalized people in all places. It does trust that United Methodists around the world will seek justice for all marginalized people, wherever they may live. Does this change what it means to be United Methodist? For some, it may. We hope for the better. The current system is not one of equity around the world. We hope this revised proposal will change that. For example, renaming the General Conference to the Global Connectional Conference and the central conferences and jurisdictions to regions highlights our connectional heritage. But name changes are not sufficient. The proposed structure is designed to foster stronger connections globally and within the continental connections. We have worked hard to retain the basic identity of The United Methodist Church. Will the addition of the four connections increase costs of the United Methodist structure? It may. There will probably be some additional costs related to connectional conferences, committees, etc., but these costs may be offset by a possible reduction in costs related to the meeting of the Global Connection. If the business of the North America connection is removed from the agenda of the Global

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Connectional Conference, the duration of that meeting will be less than the current General Conference, perhaps by three or four days, resulting in a reduction in costs for that meeting. The most significant increase in costs will probably involve the meetings of the connectional conferences. This proposal would require each connectional conference to meet quadrennially, prior to the Global Connectional Conference. Depending upon when and where the connectional conferences meet, the incremental cost of these meetings is estimated to be between US$300,000 and US$1 million. GCFA will be asked to develop more accurate cost projections. Any incremental cost increases will also need to be examined in the context of the overall budget for the 2016 General Conference budget of over US$10 million

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3 4 Greetings from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry! In 2014 and 2015, GBHEM staff has been busy with a number of initiatives assigned to the board by the 2012 General Conference, including the Young Clergy Initiative and the Central Conference Theological Education Fund. Here are some of the ways GBHEM has been working to resource our Church:  GBHEM continues to train group candidacy mentors, and Conference Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM) members, BOM staff, district Committee on Ministry members, and district superintendents on ministry legislation and best practices for navigating the ordination process with new candidates.  Work continues on the Young Clergy Initiative (YCI). Forty‐six YCI grants were awarded during the second round of applications in August 2014, bringing the total amount awarded to $5.5 million. The grants support programs geared toward increasing the number of young clergy in The UMC and supporting young clergy already serving the denomination.  The Commission on Central Conference Theological Education continues to distribute the $5 million fund for theological education in Africa, Europe, and the Philippines. So far, the commission has awarded 130 grants to fund training for local pastors, faculty development, provision of e‐readers, curriculum development, and libraries at theological schools across 22 countries.  Africa University continues to graduate scholars who are changing the face of Africa. The $50 million Endowment Campaign, a fundraising plan to ensure Africa University’s financial independence, is well underway. Contribute online to Africa University at the new giving website, support‐africauniversity.org.  More than 680 college students, campus ministers, and chaplains attended Imagine What’s NEXT last fall, an event which focused on helping students plan how they can be active in God’s dreams for their communities and the world.  For the 2014‐2015 academic year, GBHEM’s Office of Loans and Scholarships awarded 2,293 recipients a total of more than $5 million. Explore all scholarship opportunities within The UMC using the scholarship portal at scholarship.umc.org.  Registration is open now for Exploration 2015, a three‐day event where young adults ages 18‐26 ages come to hear, discern, and respond to God's call to ordained ministry in The United Methodist Church. This year’s event will be held Nov. 6‐8 in Orlando. Read more or register at gbhem.org/exploration and follow @explorecalling on Twitter for updates.  Technology enables us to make our training resources more readily available to the Church. The UMC Cyber Campus provides free video training sessions and lectures, as well as an online listing of continuing education courses, at umccybercampus.com.

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GBHEM and Discipleship Ministries continue to expand the E‐Reader Project, a simple, sustainable, and cost‐effective way for theology schools in remote areas of Africa and Asia to access current textbooks. Through financial support from conferences, local churches, universities, and individual donors like you, we’re making theological education available to more people in more places than even before. Learn more or donate at umcereader.org. Note: Demetrio Beach and Christine Doran serve as directors to the General Board of Higher Education Ministry.

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Iliff School of Theology Greetings from the Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colo. We wish you blessings as together we continue the work of strengthening the Church and offering a compassionate presence to the world. The Iliff School of Theology’s commitment to the Wesleyan tradition of providing intellectually alive and spiritually grounded theological education for our students continues. From Tanzania to Texas, Denver to Delhi, Missouri to Mexico, Iliff students and graduates are holding constructive tension with the human condition as it is and courageously standing with those who seek justice. This past year saw one of Iliff’s largest enrollments since its founding by The United Methodist Church in 1892 – 333 students: 60 percent female and 40 percent male, 35 percent Methodist – all actively engaged in both the classroom and a host of ministry contexts. Some are leading congregations toward revitalization while others are doing ministry by establishing new forms of community. Interest in online and hybrid classes continues to grow from across the nation in our Journey MDIV Program – one of the first to bring quality theological education online. As a concerted move by Iliff to reduce student debt and grow the ability of students to lead financially sound, engaged communities, many MDIV students are also participating in the Spiritually‐Integrated Financial Resiliency Program, funded by a $250,000 grant from the Lilly Endowment. We welcomed participants to our first Spanish‐speaking Local Pastors Licensing School hosted in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Conference and participated in healing events for commemoration of the Sand Creek Massacre. In addition, Iliff students participated in an immersion trip to Africa University and are planning an additional experience this year. We look forward to continuing these vital relationships. Iliff created numerous events for area clergy and supporters. Via forums on leadership, policing, the role of faith in world events, and more, campus speakers included: Amy Goodman, Garry Kasparov, and the the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Chopp, this year’s Jameson Jones Preacher. Bridging theological education to new arenas was further cultivated through Iliff’s Authentic Engagement Program with trainings for civic and non‐profit groups. Our efforts were duly noted by Illinois’ McCormick Theological Seminary’s Center for Faith and Service when we were named as one of the nation’s “Seminaries That Change the World.” We continue to look to the future with courageous theological imagination. We are grateful for our denominational connection. Rev. Dr. Thomas V. Wolfe President and Chief Executive Officer www.iliff.edu 1‐877‐887‐7822

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Methodist Theological School in Ohio

Thank you for this opportunity to bring you an update from MTSO. The care of creation MTSO continues to seek opportunities to foster and encourage the care of creation. In January, we were the primary host for a multi‐site Climate Conversation, jointly presented by the Theological Commons at MTSO and Ohio Interfaith Power and Light, a group offering a religious response to climate change. We also released a recent video sharing the story of Seminary Hill Farm and the ways it fits within the school’s broader commitment to eco‐theology. You’ll find a link to the video at seminaryhillfarm.org. We invite you to download the high‐definition video from its Vimeo page and share it in any context you believe will be constructive. We also would be happy to provide a speaker in person or via Skype to discuss this initiative. Schooler Institute on Preaching A very hands‐on 2015 Schooler Institute on Preaching was led by Jorge Lockward, director of global praise for the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, and Valerie Bridgeman, recently appointed associate professor of homiletics and Hebrew Bible at MTSO. We were pleased to offer the wisdom of this dynamic duo to our students, alums and other participants. Conference Candidacy Summits We were pleased to be the host site for the West Ohio Conference’s Candidacy Summits for those exploring ordination. MTSO provided our campus facilities for these two‐day events, held in August 2014 and January 2015. Among other activities, candidates participated in worship, mentoring and coffee with district leaders. MTSO prepares Christian leaders for lives of lasting significance in service to the Church and the world. In addition to the Master of Divinity degree, we offer master’s degrees in counseling ministries, theological studies and practical theology, along with a Doctor of Ministry degree. We invite you to stay in touch with us at www.mtso.edu, on Facebook and @MTSOedu on Twitter.

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Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus, Inc. (RISSE) “Being God’s Love with our neighbors in all places.” RISSE brings this Upper New York Conference vision statement to life. RISSE serves primarily refugees, but also other immigrant families in Albany. Many of these families arrive from places of war and genocide. Some have lived in refugee camps for a dozen years or more. Most speak little or no English. Some are illiterate in their native language. The realities of urban life – bus lines, apartment leases, school services, health services and even kitchen appliances – are overwhelming. RISSE has become a center for family‐based education and support to neighbors in extreme life transition. Current clients come from 22 different countries, speaking diverse languages. Youth: The young people often enter the school system with lesser academic skills than their U.S. counterparts, and with little or no English proficiency. RISSE offers an after‐school program for youth in pre‐K through eighth grade by providing professional English as a second language (ESL) tutoring, homework help and enrichment activities. RISSE offers a hot meal and healthy snack daily. Enrollment remains consistent at the maximum of 80 students. During the summer, RISSE offers a six week, full‐day program for youth providing an important continuity of learning for students as well as an important jump start for newly arrived children. Enrichment activities include field trips, swimming and diverse recreational opportunities as well as opportunities for vacation Bible school. RISSE partners with the city of Albany through the summer youth employment program, employing and supervising refugee and immigrant teenagers – many who have come through the RISSE program themselves – as counselors for their younger peers. Summer enrollment is 80 youth with 22 counselors as well as ESL teachers. Adult: RISSE offers the only full‐day, year‐round English for Speakers of Other Language (ESOL) classes for adults in the Albany area. Enrollment ranges from 80‐100 adults from a diverse variety of countries. Classes provide a place of community and mutual support as adults gain skills and confidence. Daily life skills are integrated into the learning. RISSE integrates job search and placement services. Family: The RISSE goal is to assist the entire family in assimilation. The concurrent programming for both youth and adults provides a dependable and affordable child‐care option for parents attending ESOL classes as well as for employed parents. Other services include assistance in various aspects of navigating access to social services, in finding housing, in interacting with schools, in obtaining legal and medical services, and in obtaining household necessities. All of these services would not be possible without an important network of partners. Local colleges within the Upper New York Conference have been consistent supporters with key support coming from local United Methodist congregations. Emmaus United Methodist Church in Albany continues its key partnership role. In the fall 2014, RISSE suffered the loss of the building used for the adult services through a suspicious fire. Recovering from this loss will be the highest challenge for 2015. RISSE staff and the board are continually grateful for the faithful support of the network of congregations and generous individuals who volunteer, send supplies and donate through the UNYC Advance #3134.

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The Rev. G. Ewart Morris, pastor at the Emmaus UMC for the RISSE

Board: George Benson, Noel John, Denise Walling, Judith Bonds, G. Ewart Morris, David Liebschutz, Deborah Richards, Irene Rosenthal, Charles Seagle, Joyce Sohotra, Marsha Williams

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United Theological 1 Seminary Is God calling you to the ministry of Jesus Christ? Come and check out amazing opportunities for study and spiritual growth in person or online at www.united.edu! Why United?  United offers an excellent, accredited M.Div. degree required for ordination in The United Methodist Church.  United students participate in a community of deep faith and avid learning.  Degree programs include traditional and/or online classes.  United specializes in preparing persons for ordination and pastoral ministry.  Join our graduates’ long track record of successful service!  United’s focus on church renewal will prepare you to become an agent of new life and revitalization, Spirit led, a faithful leader in the mission of Jesus Christ!  At United you can enroll in a hybrid UM Course of Study program.  United’s D.Min. program leads the nation through the faithful ministries of its pastoral graduates.  United is committed to teaching the Bible and the historic Christian faith, cultivating spiritual formation for personal and social holiness, and renewing the Church for the mission of Jesus Christ in the world. What could be more interesting, important or exciting? In addition to expanding residential offerings in Dayton, Ohio, United continues to extend its service across the U.S. and the world. United’s degree programs are accessible anywhere with Internet service in conjunction with periodic intensive weeks of class and community activities in Dayton. Please let us know if you have questions about how United can best assist you. If you would like to help make it possible for a future pastor to study at United, please let us hear from you. We invite you to call or visit soon! For more information, please contact admissions@united.edu. Thank you for your prayers, partnership, service and support in the ministry of Jesus Christ! Submitted by Wendy J. Deichmann, President

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Wesley Theolocial Seminary

At Wesley, we are a church‐based seminary committed to multiplying the number of people who love God and love their neighbor locally, nationally and globally. Our degrees and programs – traditional and new alike – reflect our dedication to the Great Commandment and Great Commission. We ask you to pray for us, hold us accountable, and join us in this Kingdom work. Equipping Faith Leaders through Degree Programs In fall 2015, our new master of divinity curriculum launches. We thoroughly redesigned the M.Div. to prepare leaders for both church and society. This 81‐hour degree offers flexibility and an excellent core curriculum focused on empowering passionate, mission‐focused leaders. Wesley also offers a 36‐hour Master of Arts and a 60‐hour Master of Theological Studies to equip those called to ordained deacon ministries or a wide range of ministries. In our doctor of ministry program, we continue to offer the most practical and spiritually renewing tracks in theological education. These include leadership excellence, pastoral counseling, arts, and new mission‐focused tracks. Wesley is accepting applications to two tracks based in Cambridge, England. These tracks, Transformative Leadership in Wesleyan Perspective and Creative Ministry for Church Renewal in a Changing World, are each limited to 20 students. Wesley provides more than $2 million dollars annually in scholarships to our students thanks to the consistent support of graduates, congregations and friends of the seminary. Talk to someone at (202) 885‐8659 or admissions@wesleyseminary.edu about how Wesley’s degree programs equip people to lead others to loving God and neighbor. Providing Resources to Faith Communities and Leaders Wesley’s Lewis Center for Church Leadership continues to be the go‐to resource for actionable best‐ practices for clergy and laity. The center’s free Leading Ideas e‐newsletter provides well‐researched, discipleship‐growing ideas to more than 15,000 people. Visit www.churchleadership.com for resources in: Taking Church to the Community, Doing Good Well, Funding Your Congregation’s Vision, and Reaching New Disciples. Also, learn about the newest book by the Rev. Tom Berlin and the Rev. Dr. Lovett Weems Jr., High Yield: Seven Disciplines of the Fruitful Leader. In early 2015, we developed the Institute for Community Engagement at Wesley Downtown to help the church turn itself inside‐out. The institute encompasses the existing Urban Ministry Program and the Missional Church Program, which includes Heal the Sick, an initiative to congregations for public health work in their parishes. The third component of the Institute for Community Engagement is Wesley’s emerging Center for Public Theology. Under the leadership of Distinguished Professor of Public Theology, Mike McCurry, we are developing this center to provide churches and their leaders, and seminary students tools to help navigate the connection between faith and public policy.

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The Luce Center for Arts and Religion remains the only seminary‐based program uniting arts and theology. The center celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Dadian Gallery in late 2014. Wesley faculty members are continually development resources to the faithful, including books by Drs. Carla Works, Deborah Sokolove, F. Douglas Powe Jr., Cedric Johnson, and Lovett H. Weems Jr. Throughout the academic year, Wesley hosts Second Mondays – a series of lectures on campus and streaming live. This year we explored “Living Matthew 25 – Focusing on the Big Things.” In this chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus challenges us to heal the sick, feed the hungry, and welcome the stranger. In their lectures, Wesley’s faculty unlocked the Holy Scriptures and the church’s history, traditions and theology to clarify these Gospel imperatives. These presentations are available at www.youtube.com/c/wesleyseminaryedu and via live stream at www.ustream.tv/channel/wesley‐ seminary. Sign up for the monthly electronic newsletter eCalling at www.wesleyseminary.edu/ecalling to be reminded of this opportunity. Learn more at www.wesleyseminary.edu about the exciting ways Wesley’s resources are equipping people to spread the love of God and love of neighbor. The Rev. Dr. David McAllister‐Wilson, President

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Francis E. Tripp Ackley

Frances E. Tripp Ackley died on April 3, 2015 at the age of 99, following a short illness at Elderwood nursing home in Hamburg. She was the wife of the late Rev. Charles W. Ackley. Her husband served as a pastor of The United Methodist Church. They spent their lives serving churches in South Dakota, New England, Pennsylvania, and Central New York.

Frances was born on May 16, 1915 in Sidney, the daughter of the late Glenn and Ruth (Seeley) Tripp. Her family lived at East Guilford and Rockdale in Chenango County. She attended grade school in Rockdale and high schools in Mt. Upton and Sidney, where she graduated in 1933. She married Charles William Ackley on March 3, 1937 at the Methodist-Episcopal parsonage in Oxford, where the marriage was performed by the Rev. Leon W. Bouton. Then they moved to South Dakota, where her husband was pastor at the Methodist-Episcopal Church at Garden City. They started housekeeping in a small parsonage with no conveniences. During the years, she worked with Charles to serve many churches and in many church positions at: 1937 Garden City, Henry; 1938 Gayville, Volin; 1941 Hinsdale, N.H.; 1942 Wareham, Mass.;1943 Millerton, Pa.; 1945 Montour Falls; 1948 Mecklenburg; 1951 South Otselic; 1958 Warners; 1960 Camillus; 1966 Nedrow; 1968 Bridgeport; 1971 Red Creek; 1975 Elmira; 1977 Elbridge; 1983 Fleming; 1985 Sherburne; 1990 Norwich; 1994 Sayre, Pa. Frances was a homemaker and felt it was very important to make the church parsonage a place of welcome. She was a devoted wife and mother and always had a smile for everyone she met. She spent the last 12 years of her life with her daughter, Joyce, and son-in-law, Conrad. Her presence was a blessing to her family. She enjoyed visits from her son, John, grandchildren, and eight greatgrandchildren. Watching the hummingbirds, the happenings in the neighborhood, and the change of the seasons was enjoyable to her. She is survived by her sister Pauline (Richard) Kline; son John C. (Diane) Ackley; grandchildren John A. (Jessica) Ackley, and Michael G. and Dianna J. Ackley; daughter Joyce A. (B. Conrad) Bush, grandchildren Richard K. (Julie) Bush, great-grandchildren Victoria M. Bush, Jaden Flick, Jagger Flick; grandson Charles M. (Christina) Bush, great-grandchildren Nickolas J., Nolan T., Griffin M. Bush, Brett R. Dieter, grandson Jeremy C. (Geriann) Bush, great-grandson Jackson G. Bush. She is also survived by nephews Richard and Peter Kline and their families. A memorial service was held at the Wesleyan Church of Orchard Park on May 16, 2015, the date she would have been 100 years old, with the Rev. Todd Glendenning presiding. Burial took place in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney. Submitted by daughter, Joyce A. Bush

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Rev. Arthur Harold Andrews

Rev. Arthur Harold Andrews, 87, passed to his heavenly home on Sept. 30, 2014 from Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, after a month-long illness. He was born July 1, 1927 in the Methodist parsonage in Litchfield, Pa., the son of the Rev. Clarence L. and Gertrude (White) Andrews. His early years were spent in other parsonages including Castle Creek, Camptown, and Wyoming, Pa. Art was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary in Pennsylvania, Syracuse University, and Drew Theological Seminary in New Jersey.

At an Annual Conference session, Art answered the call to ministry as a Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crusader. He was ordained by Bishop Fred P. Corson as a deacon on April 24, 1949 and an elder on April 16, 1950, joining the Wyoming Annual Conference as a full member. He faithfully served wherever appointed for the next 20 years. Charges served included Tobyhanna, Centermoreland, Montdale, Great Bend, Vestal Center, Park Terrace â&#x20AC;&#x201C; where he was charged with starting a new congregation, Nimmonsburg, Milford, and Castle Creek. Through the years, Art was a director of church youth camps at Dimock and Sky Lake, including the first Pioneer Camp, where the week was spent entirely in the woods. He led building renovations in many of his churches and parsonages as well as the construction of the new Park Terrace Community Methodist Church in Apalachin. He met his future wife Ruth Allen, pianist at South Montrose Church in Pennsylvania, where his father served as pastor. They were married almost 68 years ago on Christmas Eve 1947 in that same church. They were blessed with two sons, Mark (Sandra), and Timothy; a daughter, Rebecca (Keith); eight grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. Upon retiring from the active ministry in 1970, Art started a new career pursuing his lifelong interest in designing and building living spaces. He worked for eight years in the Buffalo area, then returned to the Binghamton area, settling in Vestal. He owned Creative Kitchens and Baths for 16 years. The family found warm church homes at both the Clarence and Vestal United Methodist churches. At Vestal, Art was instrumental in starting and leading both the Disciple Bible Study Courses and the Stephen Ministry program. From 1999 to 2001, he was appointed as chaplain at the Methodist Home for the Aging at Elizabeth Church Manor in Binghamton. Art was a man of many talents and interests and a deep desire to help people. His skill in creative writing led to many pages of poetry, prayers, and artistic caring cards. He enjoyed music, photography, woodworking, and games. He had a ready sense of humor, especially for puns. Art was a good listener, partner, friend, and participant. In keeping with his interest in medicine and healing, Art donated his body for medical research; his ashes will be buried in the cemetery in South Montrose, Pa. On Dec. 27, 2014, a Celebration of Life was held at the Vestal United Methodist Church with his pastor, the Rev. Michael Willis, presiding and family members participating. He will be missed, but remembered and honored by many, including his family, parishioners, and friends. Submitted by his wife, Ruth

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Ramona L. Andrews

Ramona L. Andrews, 84, of Ithaca went to be with her Lord on Feb. 17, 2015. She was born on May 8, 1930. Ramona graduated from Ithaca High School in 1948. She was called "Sister" by her brothers and soon everyone knew her as "Sister." Ramona married the Rev. Earl Andrews on her birthday in 1951. They worked together for many years in different churches in the surrounding area. She was very active in teaching Sunday school and leading women's groups. Ramona was an accomplished pianist and church organist. She also served as the choir director at the Danby Federated Church for many years. Ramona retired from the Ithaca College Library. She was a member of the Ithaca Cayuga Chimes and enjoyed singing with the Candor Community Chorus for many years. She was predeceased by her husband, Earl, of 59 years; her parents, Raymond Boda Sr. and Nora Sabin Boda; her brothers, Raymond Boda, Jr., Robert Boda, and her younger sister, Roberta Beach. Ramona is survived by her daughters, Ronalda Andrews of Ithaca, Earlona (Wendell) Ashby of Spencer and Amy (Wayne) Westmiller of West Danby; her four grandchildren, Arianne Ashby of Spencer, Jonathan (Amy) Ashby of VanEtten, Jeffrey Westmiller of West Danby, and Melissa Westmiller of Corning; and her four great-grandchildren, Ethan, Madison, Laylyn, and Chase. Her brothers that remain are Ronald (Beverly) Boda of Florida, and Roger (Ella) Boda and Roland (Sharon) Boda, all of Danby; her brothers-in-law, Craig Beach of Danby and Gerald (Vivian) Andrews of Florida; sister-in-law, Ina Boda; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Feb. 23, 2015 at the Danby Federated Church with Pastor Ed Enstine and Dr. Rexford Boda officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospicare, 172 E. King Road, Ithaca, N.Y. 14850.

Patricia “Pat” S. Arnold

Patricia S. Arnold (nee Smith) of Ft. Myers, Fla. entered into rest on Dec. 17, 2014, following a short illness. Pat was born on Sept. 29, 1926 in Ashburn, Ga., and attended Asbury College in Wilmore, Ky. She then attended Asbury Seminary, where she met her future husband, Neil L. Arnold. After graduating with a master’s in Christian Education, she and Neil headed to New York state to embark upon 40 years of service in various United Methodist churches.

Pastorates included Belmont and Phillips Creek, Hume, East Candeadea and Fillmore, Perry, Newfane, Walworth and West Walworth, East Rochester, and finally Clarence Center, from which they retired. During her husband's many years of pastoring, Pat faithfully participated in the lives of the churches, singing in the choirs, attending women's groups, leading Bible studies, and being a loving and supportive wife. Together, she and Neil raised three children, Lynn, Katherine (Rev. Dr. James W.) Stevens, and Jane (Terry) Ford; and they have eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She enjoyed many summers at their cottage at the Silver Lake Institute near Perry, and took numerous family trips to locations all along the Eastern Seaboard. In later years, Pat and Neil were able to travel overseas to sites such as Israel, Bermuda and the Panama Canal, as well as Hawaii and other locations stateside such as the Grand Canyon.

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Pat enjoyed singing, gardening, arranging flowers, reading, ceramics, home decorating, and needlework, such as crewel. She loved being with family and friends and had a quick, but quiet wit and a warm smile. She could best be described as a true southern belle. In their later years, Pat and Neil moved to the Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers, where she was much closer to her side of the family, and they could enjoy the warmer, sunny weather. They made many friends there and also found a new church home at the Faith United Methodist Church. A funeral service was held on Jan. 10, 2015 in Fort Myers, Fla.; a memorial service was held in Newfane. Interment will be at the Somerset Cemetery in Barker at a future date. Submitted by her daughter, Katherine

Jane Marie Babcock

Jane Marie Babcock was born on Feb. 25, 1938 in Granville and died on March 6, 2015 at home in Leesburg, Fla.

Jane and her husband, Joseph E. Babcock, attended school together from the seventh grade to graduation in 1956 at Fort Ann Central School. She continued her education by attending the State University of New York at New Paltz, graduating with a B.S. in Art Education and a teaching certificate in 1960. Jane began her teaching career in the fall of 1960 by accepting a position as art teacher at Fishkill Plains. Jane and Joseph were married on Dec. 3, 1960 in North Granville in a double wedding ceremony with her sister Ruthanne Elizabeth and her husband Rudolph Fecketter. A son, Kristopher Brian, was born on Jan. 6, 1962, and a daughter, Elyse May, was born on Aug. 25, 1970. As Joseph was a pastor in The United Methodist Church, they lived and served in several parishes in the Troy Conference. Jane is survived by her husband, Joseph; son, Kristopher Brian (Kathy); daughter, Elyse May; and three grandchildren, Grace Alexander, Justine Marie of Philadelphia, Pa., and Rachel Marie of Leesburg, Fla. She is also survived by two siblings, Sandra Jean Hammond (Don) and Elwin William Jr. (Betty), along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Jane is predeceased by her mother, Ethel Violet Holcomb; her father, Ellwyn William Holcomb; and three sisters, Dorothy, Myrtle, and Ruthann.. Submitted by Joseph Babcock

Ireta F. Beeghly

Ireta F. Beeghly, 86, died on Jan. 26, 2015 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She served as a pastorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife for more than 30 years in the Evangelical United Brethren and the United Methodist churches in Western New York. She held a lay ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license in The United Methodist Church and enjoyed participating in Lay Witness Missions. She was predeceased by husbands the Rev. E. Loye Donelson and Stanley Kellogg; parents Charlie E. and Mabel Anderson Flowers; sisters Gertrude, Leota, June, and Waunita; and brother, Eugene. She is survived by a son, Fred (Brenda) Donelson; granddaughters, Ashley (Matthijs) Veldhuyzen, Lindsey Donelson, and Chelsea Donelson; and a greatgrandson, Tristen Veldhuyzen. Calling hours were held at the Evans Funeral Home, 4171 E. Livingston

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Ave. A memorial service was held at the New Life Church, 3690 N. Stygler Road, Gahanna, Ohio, with Pastor Steve Benninger officiating. Interment is at Sherman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gahanna Lincoln High School Science Academy to support student research.

Florence Jack Benton

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Florence Jack Benton passed away peacefully on April 6, 2015. Born on Dec. 24, 1922 in Lockport, she was a daughter of the late Archibald and Florence Jack. She graduated in 1941 from high school in Lockport, after which she worked at Harrison Radiator as a government inspector. During World War II she enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, where she repaired airplane instruments and was stationed in El Toro, Calif. After her service in the Marines, she worked at American Optical in Buffalo as a secretary. She married her beloved husband, the Rev. Benson A. Benton, Sr. on April 6,

She was the loving mother of three children and their spouses, Benson A. Benton, Jr. and Judy (Logan) Benton, Hugh M. Benton II and Rebecca (lonone) Benton, and Helen L. (Benton) Smith and David R. Smith. She is also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Florence was predeceased by three sisters, Rebecca Jack, Carol Bello, and Janet Roetling; and a brother, Archie Jack. She was very active in the United Methodist Women in Holland, Eden, Sanborn, and Niagara Falls, and taught Sunday school for many years in those churches. Florence was also active in the Boy Scouts of America, serving as a den mother and in the Girl Scouts of America, serving as a troop leader. Florence was a member of the Spinners and Weavers Guild in Western New York. She gave many programs at churches and schools on spinning wool with her more than 400-year-old spinning wheel. Florence was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star since 1958. She was Grand Chaplain of the Grand Chapter of the State of New York Order of the Eastern Star in 2000, and a past Matron of the Ransomville OES #374. She was also a member of Kwahin Council of Universal Craftsman Council of Engineers #10 and a Past Grand President of that organization in 1985. A Celebration of Life was held on April 9, 2015 at the Masonicare Chapel, 22 Masonic Ave., Wallingford. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the First & Wesley United Methodist Church, 89 Center St., West Haven, CT 06516 or to Masonicare.

Rev. Daniel Holmes “Dan” Berry

The Rev. Daniel Holmes “Dan” Berry, 73, of Spring Arbor, Mich., passed away on July 27, 2014 after a battle with cancer. Dan is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Neoma Campbell Berry; two sons, James (Sue) of Springfield, Va., and, Gregory (Maya) of Chantilly, Va.; a daughter, Sharon Nagel (Paul) of Oak Hill, Va.; three grandchildren, Daniel, Johanna, and Kate; a sister, Judith Berry Jennejahn (Carl) of Hamlin; and many loving in-laws, nephews, nieces, and cousins. Dan was predeceased by his parents, Fred and Sara (Holmes) Berry of Wilson, and his sister, Priscilla Berry Smiley (Tom, living) of Rantoul, Ill. Dan graduated in 1968 from the Colgate Rochester Divinity School. He was ordained elder in 1968 in the Western New York Conference of The United Methodist Church. Dan enthusiastically served many Western New York United Methodist churches during his pastoral career including Knowlesville, Warsaw, Rush, Orchard Park, Harris Hill, Portville, and West Seneca. After retiring and moving to Spring

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Arbor, Mich., he became Chaplain at Arbor Manor Care Center in Spring Arbor and soon became beloved by everyone who knew him as a genuinely caring man. In addition to his regular ministry, Dan served his communities in other ways. He was an EMT and Chaplain for the Rush and Harris Hill Fire departments. He donated to plasmapheresis more than 400 times, and his portrait was placed on the Hall of Fame at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo. He was a leader and great supporter of The Walk to Emmaus, encouraging many and changing lives. Dan enjoyed different hobbies over the years including bowling, racquetball, sign language, rock collecting, fishing, golf, and watching sports. He loved to travel and spend time with family, especially his grandchildren. He had a quick wit, rarely complained, and never said a bad word about anyone. Dan displayed Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grace, sharing comfort to many over his lifetime. Dan is greatly missed by his family. Submitted by his wife, Neoma Berry

Rev. Jane T. Borden

The Rev. Jane T. Borden of Saratoga Springs died peacefully on Jan. 15, 2015 after a brief illness. Born in 1929 in the Cincinnati suburb of Mount Healthy, Ohio, she was the daughter of H. Elwood Turner and Kathryn Rose Smith. She had two brothers, James Elwood Turner and Herbert Cameron Turner.

Rev. Borden graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Cincinnati and then entered Yale Divinity School in Connecticut at a time when few women were permitted to enter and even fewer graduated. It was at Yale that she met and married James Ivan Borden. After graduation, they moved first to Yonkers and then to Brandon, Vt., where James was the minister at the Brandon Methodist Church from 1954 to 1961. It was at this time that their children, Erich and Scott, were born. After Brandon, Jane moved with Jim and her children to Averill Park and then to Latham. Jane then became an ordained Methodist minister herself, serving with her husband at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church and then as the pastor at the Round Lake United Methodist Church. It was while serving in Saratoga Springs that her husband was tragically killed in 1984. Upon retirement, Rev. Borden became the chaplain at the Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs. She later became a resident of their independent assisted-living and finally skilled nursing facilities. Rev. Borden was a passionate champion of inclusive language in liturgy and of the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. She was instrumental in the decision by the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church to become a reconciling congregation, a decision it made more than 20 years ago. Rev. Borden is survived by her two sons, Erich Borden of Easton and Brother Scott Borden, OHC, of West Park; and by her grandchildren, James Borden and his wife, Tomomi, of Tokyo, Japan, and Sarah Borden, currently a student at Cortland. A memorial service was held on Feb. 1 at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave. at Henning Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church or to the Holy Cross Monastery in West Park.

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Beverly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bevâ&#x20AC;? (Cole) Boston

Beverly (Cole) Boston passed away on Feb. 9, 2015 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital, Albany. Born on Dec. 15, 1942, in Huntington, Beverly grew up in Indiana where she enjoyed small town life. Perhaps because she lived right across the street from the local library, she developed a lifelong love of libraries, reading, and learning. She also rode her horse at a nearby farm, went to the movies, and, of course, worked at the library! She lived life with enthusiasm.

Bev's college years at Drew University in Madison, N.J., brought more opportunities. As an English major, she became an anglophile with an encyclopedic knowledge of England, later expanded by several vacations in Great Britain. While at Drew, she made many trips to New York City to see Broadway shows and visit museums. She also met her future husband, Robert S. Boston, a graduate of Drew Theological School. They married in 1964 and began serving United Methodist churches in the Troy Conference, including Center Brunswick, Pawling Avenue in Troy, Broadway in Schenectady, Esperance, and numerous others. Bev also enjoyed a 20-year career as a library assistant with the Schenectady County Library System, primarily at the Quaker Street branch in Duanesburg. In addition to reading, horses, England, and travel, Bev enjoyed browsing garage sales, baking brownies, eating chocolate, and celebrating Christmas. Her real passion, however, was her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She shared her generous and loving spirit with them and everyone. Beverly is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert; their children, Elizabeth and Brian Boston; daughter-in-law, Katrina; grandchildren, Christopher, Tara, Joshua, and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Kameryn and Jaidyn and their mother, Alesia; and great-grandchildren, Aiden and Liam. Bev is also survived by her sister, Barbara Notch and her husband, Peter. She was predeceased by her parents, Martha Jane and Austin Cole. Funeral services were held on Feb. 12, 2015 with the Rev. Karen Smith, pastor at the Rotterdam United Methodist Church, officiating. A calling period preceded the service at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Road, Glenville. Interment followed at the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, Schuylerville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Schenectady County Public Library, 99 Clinton St., Schenectady, N.Y. 12305; Umbrella of the Capital District, Inc., 9 N. Broadway, Schenectady, N.Y. 12305; or Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, N.Y. 12205.

Barbara (Hamilton) Brockway

Barbara (Hamilton) Brockway, a native of Ballston Spa, passed away on Jan. 12, 2014. She was married to David Hamilton until his death in 1989 and to the Rev. Albert Brockway until his death in 2005. She moved in 2003 to Yarmouthport, Mass. from Scotia Glenville. Barbara lived a full life and stayed very active among numerous health challenges with the help of her family, friends, and health care allies. Barbara was a loving mother and grandmother to son, Paul (Loretta) Hamilton of Reno, Nev.; daughter, Nancy (Paul) Bradford of Yarmouthport; and grandson, David Bradford of Harwich. She was predeceased by granddaughter Lauren Bradford; two step-sons, James (Joyce) Brockway of Schenectady, and Richard (Pat) Brockway; two brothers, Bradford Smith of Schenectady, and Donald Smith of Albany; and several nieces and nephews. Over the years Barbara was a member of the Northside United Methodist Church in Brewster, Mass., the Fremont Street United Methodist Church, Gloversville, and the Scotia United Methodist Church. A

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celebration of life will be at a later date in Galway. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Family Pantry of Cape Cod, 133 Queen Anne Road, Harwich, MA 02645.

Deborah “Debbie” Anne Delamater Campbell

Deborah Anne Delamater Campbell died on Feb. 24, 2015, as a result of complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was born on June 16, 1948, the child of Beatrice Gerling and Wilson Delamater.

Deborah was a native of Amsterdam, where she grew up, and went to junior high and high school. She went on to study at Buffalo State Teacher’s College, where she received a degree in teaching. After a short stint teaching in the Buffalo area, she returned to Amsterdam, where she took a teaching position as a kindergarten teacher at the R. J. McNulty Academy, which is part of the greater Amsterdam School District. She continued to teach there until her retirement in June 2007. During those years she was very active in church choirs, and in church life generally, where she met her future husband the Rev. Garry W. Campbell. They were married in 1986, and while Rev. Campbell was appointed to several churches in his conference, they nevertheless maintained a home for 30 years in Broadalbin. Debbie had a wide range of interests from landscaping to designing and sewing many projects, making beautiful Christmas cookies, traveling up the east coast, and most anything to do with children. She loved being Nana to her four grandchildren, who loved her back. Family, friends, neighbors, and fellow choir members were always high on her list. She'll long be remembered as a thoughtful, caring, loving, and understanding person.

Rev. Claude Tabor Corbett

The Rev. Claude Tabor Corbett, the youngest of seven children, was born on July 28, 1921 in Portsmouth, Va. to Joseph and Sarah Wilkerson Corbett.

Upon graduating from Wilson High School in Portsmouth, he served four years in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corp. during World War II. After the war, he enrolled at Asbury University in Wilmore, Ky., where he met Zella Dorsey, who had just returned from World War II, where she served as a Navy nurse. They soon married and graduated together in 1949. After college, both Zella and Claude taught for three years in the American Central School on the Isle of Pines, Cuba. During this time, the Lord called Claude to preach, so they returned to Wilmore, Ky., to attend Asbury Theological Seminary. While in school, he served a three-point charge in Ohio, driving there on weekends – some 150 miles away. In 1956, he received his master’s degree in preaching. Being ordained to preach in The United Methodist Church, Claude became a member of the North Central New York Annual Conference, where he faithfully served appointments through the years. He retired in 1987 after serving at the Cicero UMC. Claude and Zella have two children, son, James Weldon (Veronica Ackerberg) and their two children James and Aaron, and daughter Mary Beth (Michael) Salisbury and their two children Michael and Michelle.

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After retirement in 1987, the Corbett’s moved to Florida, where Claude assisted with ministry for 10 years in a small United Methodist church in Trilby, Fla. Claude and Zella retired a second time at Penney Retirement Community in Penney Farms, Fla., where they have lived for 15 years. Claude died on Jan. 14, 2015 at Penny Retirement Community, at the age of 93. His ashes were scattered at the Garden of Hope at the Penney Farms Cemetery. Submitted by his wife, Zella

Ashton Bruce Cornell

Ashton Bruce Cornell, known as Bruce, died on Dec. 26, 2014 from Alzheimer's disease at Wesley Health Care Center, Saratoga Springs. He was born on Jan. 5, 1931 at Glens Falls Hospital to Ashton and Ethel (Smith) Cornell. Bruce graduated in 1949 from Schuylerville High School. He learned how to cut meat at the Oneida Market in Schuylerville, was a meat cutter at Sulli's Market, and was also employed at Central Market in Northville, Gloversville, and Saratoga Springs.

He served as Councilman of the Town of Saratoga, was Mayor of Victory Mills, was a lifetime member of the Victory Mills Fire Dept., an EMT of the General Schuylerville Emergency Squad, and a member of the Quaker Springs UMC. Bruce married the Rev. Virginia Forrest on Sept. 27, 1997 at the Schuylerville UMC. Survivors include his wife, the Rev. Virginia Cornell, six daughters, one son, 12 grandchildren, and three stepsons: David, Scott, and Michael Forrest. A memorial service was conducted on Dec. 31, 2014 by Pastor Al Johnston at the Quaker Springs UMC. Submitted by Virginia Cornell

Rev. Richard “Rich” Elliott

The Rev. Richard (Rich) Elliott was born on Nov. 9, 1939, in Detroit to Richard Elliott, a streetcar conductor, and Alice Hilliar, a housewife. He spent his childhood in a diverse neighborhood where he attended elementary, middle, and high school with Mary Jean (Lily) Tomlin. While preparing to become a printer at Cass Technical High School, Rich attended a Billy Graham Crusade, had a conversion experience, and heard a call to ministry. Following graduation in January 1962 from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s degree in history, he worked briefly for the Salvation Army as a substance abuse counselor. His M. Div. was conferred in May 1965 at Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey, followed by ordination in the United Church of Christ in July 1965. Rich’s first parish was a UCC church in New Port, Ky. He next served Lutheran parishes in Portville, Pa., and Olean and Syracuse, finally arriving in the United Methodist connection in 1978. But to tell the whole story of Rich’s ministry requires another chapter. Rich’s first marriage in April 1962 to Judith Rupnow produced four children and ended in divorce. As a result of that divorce, Rich sought secular employment, finding it as a corrections officer (CO) at Jamesville Penitentiary in Onondaga County. It proved to be the first major step toward his previously understood but not fully realized call to prison ministry. As a CO, he ministered directly to inmates and fellow officers, including performing weddings and providing counseling. Rich was also a preacher and needed an outlet. It was at this point that District Superintendent the Rev. Irving Hill invited him into the United Methodist connection and assigned him to Vesper. He arranged his shifts at Jamesville to keep Sunday mornings free for worship and preaching.

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This new chapter continued to unfold when on June 27, 1981, good friend the Rev. Frank Halse officiated at Rich’s marriage to Ruth Fetherman Sly in the Vesper Church, and he acquired an instant family of five more children. Full-time appointments at McGraw, Blodgett Mills, and Freetown followed, and the arrival of Stephen M.J. Elliott completed the family. From the beginning of his local church assignments in Kentucky, Rich also ministered to prisoners in city jails and county lockups. Finally, in July 1994, after serving in Minetto, he entered full-time prison ministry as the Protestant Chaplain at the Elmira Correctional Facility, maximum security prison in the New York state system. He served there until his retirement in February 2007. His background in inner city Detroit, his previous experience as a CO, and his love and knowledge of eight languages allowed him to relate to prisoners and staff alike. He was – like Paul – a man for all seasons and persons. His passion for service continued into retirement. In addition to serving at the Webb Mills UMC and continuing to mentor former and current inmates, he travelled to China five times to teach English to Chinese teachers. His lifelong love of travel, hiking, and birding had also taken him to 48 continental states, England, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Morocco, Kenya, Dubai, Israel, Greece, Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Trinidad, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean. He reveled in participating in person-toperson exchange of cultures, and especially loved sharing his love of American jazz. Following his death on Nov. 6, 2014, he was cremated. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, four sons, six daughters, and 13 grandchildren. At memorial services in Rochester and Elmira, his life and ministry were celebrated by colleagues and former inmates. The consensus, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” was shared by all. Submitted by his wife, Ruth

Rev. Joseph “Joe” A. Fiske

The Rev. Joseph A. Fiske – preacher, writer, naturalist, and friend – died on Oct. 26, 2014 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford. He was 92 years old.

Joe was born on April 13, 1922 in Dallas, Pa., to Arthur Eugene Fiske and Alice Worthington Fiske. As a child and youth, he attended the Dallas Methodist Episcopal Church with his family. He graduated from Dallas Borough High School and Wyoming Seminary in Pennsylvania and was accepted to Brothers' College of Drew University in Madison, N.J. Upon finishing college, Joe stayed in Madison to attend Drew Theological School, graduating in 1947. He was ordained in 1949 by Bishop Fred Pierce Corson. Joe retired from his last fulltime pastorate in 1968, but continued in active ministry until the late 1980's, accepting a series of parttime charges. From the time he stopped residing in parsonages until about a year before his death, Joe lived at his beloved Red Sky in the Morning Homestead in Morris, where he walked the woods, watched the birds, battled the woodchucks for control of the garden, carved birds and other figures out of wood, and welcomed friends and family, often wearing his signature red hat. Joe loved to fish and spent many happy days exploring streams and ponds with his canoe, fishing rod, and sometimes a good friend for company. He was a passionate advocate for nature and the environment. Even before finishing seminary, Joe began preaching in Maple Grove, Pa., commuting by bus each weekend and returning to New Jersey in time for classes on Monday. He was later appointed to the

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Skinner's Eddy and Ashley charges in Pennsylvania and to the New Berlin, Greene, Elm Park of Oneonta, Schuyler Lake, and Sand Hill charges in New York. Of all these appointments, only Elm Park was a singlepoint charge; several incorporated three congregations, to which Joe would often add supply preaching engagements. He was named Pastor Emeritus at the First United Methodist Church of Oneonta, where he was an associate pastor, and the Morris UMC where he was a frequent congregant and a founding member of the Eco-Justice Group. Joe also served on the Wyoming Conference Education Committee and Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center’s Board of Directors. Once age and the loss of the use of his legs confined him mostly to home, Joe kept in touch with an ever-widening group of parishioners, colleagues, and friends via his email missives entitled “Pastor Joe's Scrapbook.” Joe's life was celebrated at a memorial service on Oct. 30, 2014 at the Morris UMC. The Rev. Becky Parry officiated, and the Revs. Sara Baron, Ann Blair, and Nancy Stanley spoke. The Rev. Kip Stratton also sent comments, which were read by Penny Harrington, one of several lay speakers who assisted in leading the service. Joe's cremains are interred at the Hillington Cemetery in Morris. Joe is survived by his wife Sarita Runion Fiske, daughter Alice L. Fiske, son Joel R. Fiske (Donna) and daughter April F. Jones (Eric), four grandchildren, and four great-granddaughters. Submitted by Alice Fiske, Joel Fiske, and April Jones

David L. Franke

David L. Franke (Oct. 18, 1943 to July 5, 2014) was beloved by spouse Martha Munson; children Matthew Franke-Singer, and Michele (Tom) Barringer; grandchildren Leo, Zoe and Noah; other relatives; and a host of friends. Dave was a retired United Methodist minister and a landscape architect. A memorial service was held on July 12, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church in Byron. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, N.Y. 14021.

Roma Marie Gould

Roma Marie Gould was called home to heaven on Jan. 27, 2015, at the age of 88. She was born on Sept. 7, 1926 in Waynesboro, Pa., to the late Rev. Jesse and Esther (Avey) Gunder. Roma was a 1946 graduate of Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pa., with an associate’s degree in music; she received her bachelor’s degree in education from Empire College in Buffalo. Lycoming College is where she met her loving husband, the Rev. Ardell Gould, who predeceased her in 2007. Roma gave piano lessons and worked with special needs children in a BOCES program, but she would be the first to say that her true occupation was to stand alongside her husband and together minister to the people. Roma and Ardell were married on Aug. 18, 1946 by her father, the Rev. Jesse Gunder and Ardell's father, Dr. P. Gordon Gould at High Street Methodist Church in Williamsport. They were married for over 60 years and together served faithfully in ministry – beginning in 1946 at Wallis Run in Pennsylvania and through numerous appointments in the Central Pennsylvania Conference. In 1967, they moved into the Western New York Conference, serving at the Dickersonville, Niagara Falls-Albright, East RochesterParkside, Jamestown-Kidder Memorial, and Albion First United Methodist churches. Though officially retiring in 1988, Ardell and Roma continued to serve in appointments to Arcade, Wilson, Exley, Hartland, Indian Falls, Carlton, Brockport, and Holley/Disciples United Methodist churches for nearly another 20 years. For the past two years, Roma lived in Amsterdam with her daughter, Kathi and her husband, Lou. She is survived by her children: Julia (late David) Hoffner, of Hamburg, Susan (Steven) Hunter of Henrietta, and

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Kathi (Louis Carleo III) Pallotta of Amsterdam; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The celebration of life service was held on Jan. 30, 2015 at the Word of Life Christian Fellowship in Henrietta with Pastor Phil McNeill officiating. Interment was held on Jan. 31, 2015 in the Mount Albion Cemetery in Albion. Being with people, especially family and close friends, was something Roma loved. She enjoyed leading the Scripture songs during the church worship services, singing in the church choirs, playing the piano and organ, developing Vacation Bible School programs, and encouraging those around her. She loved the church hymns, her favorites being "Oh For a Thousand Tongues to Sing," "How Great Thou Art," "Blessed Assurance," and "Amazing Grace." For more than 60 years, summers were spent at the cottage at the Silver Lake Institute on the shore of Silver Lake. Roma always looked forward to planning picnics, taking boat rides, baking pies and sweet rolls, playing games, reading books, planting flowers, visiting with the family, friends and neighbors, and just sitting on the front porch watching people enjoy themselves. Roma leaves us with many wonderful memories. She was good at imparting words of wisdom to her family. Favorites are summed up in the following: Don't make yourself too busy Don't fret about the day Take time to smell the roses To sing and smile and pray Submitted by daughters Julia Hoffner, Susan Hunter, and Kathi Pallotta

Marjorie Eleanor Suits Greenfield

Marjorie Eleanor Suits Greenfield, 93, formerly of Sandy Creek, passed away on Sept. 15, 2014 in Virginia. She was the widow of the Rev. Ivan Greenfield, who served in the former North Central New York Conference. Funeral services were held on Sept. 20, 2014, at the Sandy Creek United Methodist Church. The burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Orwell. Arrangements were made by the Summerville Funeral Home in Sandy Creek.

Rev. Charles “Charlie” Hess III

The Rev. Charles “Charlie” Hess III was born on Oct. 8, 1935 in Olyphant, Pa. He was the son of Charles F. Hess Jr. and Adeline (Layaou) Hess.

Charlie attended his K-12 schooling in Mansfield, Pa., and graduated from Mansfield High School in 1953. He attended Penn State and Mansfield State College, from which he graduated in 1964. He served with the Pennsylvania National Guard in Mansfield, including two years of active duty in the army as a military policeman in Fort Ord, Calif. He graduated from the Colgate Rochester Divinity School in 1967, with a master’s degree. Charlie died on Oct. 24, 2014 in Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. He was cremated. A celebration of life service was held on Nov. 8, 2014 in the Horseheads First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Rhonda Kouterick officiating. The service was filled with humor, heartfelt remembrances, and love. Charlie was a United Methodist from the beginning to the end of his earthly life. Formative years were spent in the Mansfield UMC, which helped mold him into the person he became. His minister during his

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teen years – the Rev. Donald Cronk – was a positive influence. Charlie was ordained an elder in June 1967 by Bishop W. Ralph Ward in Hendricks Chapel at Syracuse University. Charlie served churches in East Smithfield/Leona, Pa., Caton, Dresden/Milo Center, Union Springs United Ministry, Clyde, Geneva and Corning. In 1986, he was appointed to a term as a district superintendent in the former Chemung Valley District. Following his term as DS, he was appointed to Corning First UMC, his last “official” appointment. During his ministry, Charlie served on the conference Board of Ordained Ministry and the Board of Pensions, and also served for more than 20 years as a camp counselor at the beautiful Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center in Moravia. As a community member over the years, Charlie was a long-time member of Corning Rotary, until his death. Rotary awarded him a Paul Harris Fellow in 2011. A summary of other activities: one stint as a school board member, previous member of Bethany Sr. Residence Board in Horseheads, Dayspring Board of Directors in Corning, United Way Board, and Board of Directors for Corning Meals on Wheels (MOW). He was a volunteer at MOW for 25 years, until he was unable to continue in 2014. He was very passionate about serving others and giving of his time. Charlie retired in June 2000 to his home on Riter Road in Corning, which he enjoyed so much. He was an avid fan of Penn State Football and the New York Yankees. His love of lake trout fishing on Seneca Lake was well known. Survivors are Betty, his wife of 56 years; a daughter, Louise (Steven) Colasurdo; a son, Charles Hess IV; and five grandchildren. Charlie was committed to ministry and did his best in each church and community he served. We truly loved every place we lived and the people we met. Charlie was a man of compassion, sincerity, and with a wonderful sense of humor. In closing, the world is a better place because he was here. Submitted by his wife, Betty Hess

Rev. Alice M. Hobbs

The Rev. Alice M. Hobbs was born in 1934 at the Methodist parsonage in Pittstown. She was the daughter of the Rev. Chester A. and Edith A. (Odell) Finch. She grew up in the village of Round Lake in Saratoga County. After graduating from Ballston Spa High School she attended Broome County Technical Institute for one and a half years. After leaving there, she worked for the Grand Union Company until her marriage. In 1959, Alice married David Hobbs, the marriage was been blessed with three children – Keven (Mayra), Keith, and Linda. Now, Alice and Dave are the proud grandparents of Zachary, Tania, and Taylor Hobbs, and step-grandchildren Diomayra and Diomar Ramos. Alice worked for the Round Lake Library for 17 years as assistant librarian in charge of Children’s Services. In 1985, Alice became a licensed local pastor, and served the Rexford UMC for more than six years. She worked toward a Bachelor of Science at the College of St. Rose in Albany, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1988. She graduated cum laude in 1991 from Drew University Theological School in New Jersey with an M. Div., and was ordained an elder in May 1991 at Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vt. After graduation, Alice was appointed to the Moriah/Port Henry Charge. When Port Henry closed, Crown Point UMC was added to the charge. Alice retired in 2001. She continued at the Crown Point UMC as coordinating pastor. In 2012, Alice and David bought a home and moved to Amsterdam to be

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closer to family. She became active in the Amsterdam United Methodist Women and was appointed its spiritual advisor. Alice worked for Stop Domestic Violence and was Chaplain at High Peaks Hospice of Essex County for several years. She led Bible studies and other programs for churches in the Adirondack District and for the Troy Conference, where she was active in Archives and History, Walk to Emmaus, and was chairperson of the Troy Conference Scholarship Program. She was a member of the Order of Saint Luke. Alice was also active in the Troy Conference’s camping program. She was a volunteer director of several camps both at Skye Farm and Covenant Hills Camp in Vermont. One camp, Harry Potter and Spiritual Values, was one she really enjoyed. She also was an avid reader and storyteller. She enjoyed craft work, especially knitting. She was diagnosed with bone cancer of the spine in September 2014 and passed away on Dec. 2, 2014 at home under the care of hospice. Celebration of life services were held on Dec. 13, 2014 at the Ticonderoga UMC with the Revs. Scott Tyler and Gregg Trask officiating, and on Dec. 20, 2014 at the Amsterdam UMC with the Revs. Carl Chamberlain and Rich Weihing officiating. Her ashes will be interred at Elmwood Cemetery in Schaghicoke, next to her parents and sister. Submitted by her husband, David

Rev. Malcolm A. Howard

The Rev. Malcolm A. Howard was born on Feb. 17, 1933 in Cortland. Malcolm was the only child of Merle and Helen (Markham) Howard. Though Malcolm’s calling to the ministry required him to frequently move his family to various parishes and towns throughout Central New York, Cortland remained the place he called home. In fact, Malcolm’s parents remained in his childhood home in Cortland until their own passing, and to this day Malcolm’s wife, Joan E. Howard, resides in the same house on Mildred Avenue. Malcolm completed his early education in Cortland. While he was a student at Cortland High School, he joined the First United Methodist Church of Cortland, and it was there he had a conversion experience and received his calling to the ministry. Malcolm graduated from Cortland High School in 1952, and it was during his senior year that Malcolm obtained his local pastor’s license from District Superintendent Warren Odam. Malcolm entered Cortland State College in the fall of that same year. Not long after his admission to Cortland State College, Malcolm transferred to Brother’s College in Madison, N.J., where he completed his studies for Deacon’s Orders in 1955. He officially was given his Deacon’s Orders on May 27, 1956 by Bishop Newell Booth and received his first appointment at the Blodgett Mills UMC. After completing his studies at Brother’s College, Malcolm entered Drew Seminary also in Madison, N.J., and upon graduation from Drew in May 1958, Malcolm was ordained as an elder by the Bishop W. Earl Ledden. On June 21, 1958, Malcolm married Joan McNamara of McGraw. The two were married by the Rev. Victor Smith and Dr. Phillip Nason in the McGraw UMC. Not long after his marriage to Joan, Malcolm began his full-time ministry. Malcolm served numerous parishes throughout his ministry from 1958 until his retirement in 1989, including Webb Mills (1958-1960); Burlington, Luther Mills and Mountain Lake (1960-1961); DeRuyter Federated (1961-1964); Belle Isle UMC and Amboy Presbyterian (1964-1968); Freeville/Ellis Hollow (1968-1972); Coopers Plains/Presho (1972-1974); Chemung/Wilawana (19741977); Avoca/Wallace (1977-1981); Middlesex /Vine Valley (1981-1986); and Perryville/Clockville (19861989).

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Malcolm’s heart and deep love for others extended well beyond the doors of the churches where he served. Over the years, he contributed his time to numerous outreaches, including a state-funded program for the handicapped, the Boy Scouts of America, the Fresh Air Children’s program, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, and Cortland’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal’s nursing home visitation program. Besides his compassion for others, Malcolm will be remembered for his love of science fiction, history and science, and his passion for studying God’s creation. In addition to leaving behind a legacy of faith and countless memories in our hearts, Malcolm left his mark in this world with his expansive collection of model tall ships, which he built himself. Like his Lord and Savior, Malcolm loved to create beautiful things for others to behold. Rev. Howard died on Dec. 13, 2014 at the age of 81. Malcolm was predeceased by his son, Michael A. Howard. He is survived by Joan, his wife of 56 years; his daughter, Rebecca L. Howard; and two granddaughters. Malcolm’s home-going was celebrated on Dec. 18, 2014 at the Homer Avenue UMC in Cortland. The Rev. Paul Winkleman, pastor at the Homer Avenue UMC, and the Rev. David Johnson, pastor at the United Presbyterian Church of Cortland, presided. An interment memorial service was held on April 20, 2015 at Cortland Rural Cemetery. Submitted by his daughter, Rebecca L. Howard

Rev. Fredrick “Fred” Jackson

The Rev. Fredrick “Fred” Henry Jackson was born on April 15, 1924, in Shells Bush inHerkimer County to Fredrick William and Martha (Spurr) Jackson. When his father died in 1932, his mother moved him and his five siblings to Mohawk.

As a young man, Fred was active in the Mohawk Church’s Epworth League and attended summer camp at Trenton Assembly Park in Barneveld. These experiences, and the influence of a couple of his pastors, paved the way for him to receive God’s call to ministry in the early 1950’s. Fred graduated from Mohawk High School in 1942 and the Utica School of Commerce in 1946. After graduating, he served in the bookkeeping and accounting departments of a couple of local businesses. Gradually, he began to feel stirrings towards ministry. He became a lay speaker and filled in several local pulpits. His pastor, the Rev. William Wilbur, encouraged him to accept the call to ministry. In 1954, Fred left his job and moved his family to North Bay to begin his new career. He began attending Syracuse University while serving a three-point charge. He graduated from there with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1960, and began attending Colgate Rochester Divinity School the following fall. He graduated from there in May 1964 with a bachelor’s degree, and was ordained as a Methodist pastor shortly afterwards. Bishop W. Earl Ledden conducted the ordination service. On Dec. 31, 1945, Fred married (Mildred) Alice Jackson at the Methodist Church in Mohawk. Together, they raised four children: Lorraine (Jackson) Storey, Mark (and Glenda VanOrnum) Jackson, Stuart (and Anne Meath) Jackson, and Doug (and Phyllis Woodbridge) Jackson. They had seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. After 62 years of marriage, Alice passed away in November 2007 following a long illness. Fred and Alice served the following churches/parishes: North Bay, Vienna, and Jewell (1954-1960); Shortsville and Chapin (1960-1962); Seneca Castle (1962-1968); Flint (1964-1968); Whitesboro (1968-

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1974); Gethsemane United Methodist Church in Syracuse (1974-1979); Gorham (1979-1982);and Minetto (1982-1989). During these years, he served as director of many junior high camps at both the Aldersgate and Casowasco Camp & Retreat centers, and thoroughly enjoyed that part of his ministry. He also served on the Conference Stewardship/Finance Committee and acted as a stewardship consultant to various area churches with great success. Fred retired from full-time ministry on July 1, 1989, and he and Alice moved to Camden, to be closer to family. There, they became active members of the Camden UMC, serving on and chairing various committees. During retirement, Fred served as interim pastor to the Red Creek UMC, Parish UMC, and West Amboy UMC, and filled many pulpits for area churches. In 2009, Fred moved to a senior apartment in Oneida. He became a member of the Oneida First UMC, where he enthusiastically participated in worship and study groups. In 2013, it became necessary for him to move into the Extended Care Facility at Oneida Healthcare Center, where he remained until his passing. While there, he was attempting to start a house church for residents of the facility and had begun a ministry of greeting people coming into the facility with a cheerful smile and message to pass along throughout their day. This was a big hit with staff and visitors alike. Rev. Fredrick H. Jackson went home to God on Aug. 20, 2014, after a short stay in the hospital part at the Oneida Healthcare Center. His funeral was conducted by Pastor Abigail Browka of the Oneida First UMC, assisted by Pastor Stephen Maddox of the Camden UMC. Fredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remains were cremated and are buried along with Aliceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remains in the family plot at Crown Hill Memorial Park, state Route 12, Clinton. Submitted by Lorraine Storey and Douglas Jackson

Reta Marie Karan

Reta Marie Karan was born on May 22, 1928 in Buffalo. Her father was William Frederick Langendorfer and her mother was Lillian Viola Lambien. She graduated in 1945 from Ebenezer High School, and earned a Bachelor of Science in 1950 from State Teachers College at Fredonia. She also received a Bachelor of Science in Health Records Administration in 1981 from York College of Pennsylvania. She served as medical records director at Seneca Falls Hospital and retired as a medical records administrator for Clifton Springs Hospital in 1995. She married the Rev. John Karan on Dec. 23, 1950 in Ebenezer. Previously, she taught for the Niagara Falls Public School system, Starpoint Central Schools in Lockport, and Benton Harbor Area School District, Benton Harbor, Mich. After retiring, she enjoyed her weekly bridge club, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren. She died on Nov. 1, 2014 in Syracuse, and was interred on Nov. 6, 2014 at Pine Plains Cemetery, 8686 Henry Clay Blvd., Clay, with the Rev. Dr. Russell C. Hall officiated. She was predeceased by her husband, the Rev. John Karan in 2011. Surviving are her son, Kevin P. (Elizabeth ) Karan of Liverpool; her daughter, Susan (Dr. Robert ) Peel of Rochester; and grandchildren, Kevin Michael Karan, Kyle Thomas Karan, and Sarah Elizabeth Karan, all of Liverpool. Submitted by Kevin Karan

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Rev. Eric Roy King

The Rev. Eric Roy King was born on Jan. 13, 1914 in Deer Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada. At the age of 14, after working summers and saving his money for college, he continued his education at Dalhousie University in Halifax and Mt. Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada. After one year, he ran out of money, dropped out of university, and picked up a teaching job to earn enough money to return to school the following year.

In 1935, Eric received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mt. Allison, later earning his Bachelor of Divinity from McGill University in Montreal. He continued his education at the United Theological College in Montreal. June 1937, at the age of 23, the Montreal-Ottawa Conference ordained Eric a minister of the United Church of Canada, where he served 12 years as a minister in Montreal before moving to the Troy Conference of The United Methodist Church in Vermont. Eric served in a number of churches in the Troy Conference in Vermont and Upstate New York, retiring in 1976 after 30 years of service. In 1940, Eric married the former Emily Bryant of Montreal. Emily passed away in 1980. Eric married Laura Brown of Ausable Forks and moved to Colorado Springs in 1984, where Eric became Minister of Evangelism at the First United Methodist Church, and afterward, associate pastor at the Korean UMC in Colorado Springs. In 1994, he and Laura moved to Roswell, N.M., where Eric served as minister of visitation at the First UMC until December 2001. On May 3, 2009, Eric married Onita Barkley, a former parishioner from Saranac Lake. Onita states she was very blessed to have been his wife and caregiver for five plus years. Eric was a joy, I never heard a negative word from him and he loved the Lord, people, life, and thoroughly enjoyed his years in the ministry. It was once said of Eric, “He visits the sick and lonely, together with his interest in those less fortunate in life, gave new hope to these all, and his merry laugh at the more jovial events he attended instilled a feeling of good fellowship.” Eric had a belief in the saying, “somewhere between sunrise and sunset there are many golden minutes, each set with its own particular diamond,” and these he made to shine in the service of the Master to whose cause he was dedicated. Eric went to be with the Lord he loved on Sept. 16, 2014. He is dearly missed, while heaven is blessed. Eric was cremated and his ashes are resting in the columbarium at the First UMC in Roswell. Submitted by his wife, Onita King

Edwina Joan Kirk

Edwina Joan Kirk, called Joan, 72, of Corning,, passed away on March 7, 2015 at Corning Guthrie Hospital. She was born on Oct. 17, 1942 in Hoboken, N.J., the daughter of Edwin and Alma (Lange) Larsen. Joan graduated from Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest, N.J., received an Associate of Applied Science degree with distinction in May 1976 from Corning Community College, and a Bachelor of Science degree in human services in April 1998 from Empire State College. She was the former director at the Senior Aides program in Steuben County. She worked in Washington, D.C., as a program monitor for the National Council of Senior Citizens (now Senior Service America), later as a senior program monitor responsible for numerous state and local programs. Retiring from the National Council she designed and implemented a national Senior Aides program for Easter Seals in Chicago. Retiring from that, she

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returned to her home in Corning where she chaired the Advisory Council of the Steuben Office of Aging, served on the boards of the Steuben Senior Service Fund (SSSF), TRIAD, Stuart Park Apartments, and after her death a special fund, “Joan Kirk Fund of SSSF,” was set up in her memory due to her years of service for senior citizens in Steuben County and nationally. She also volunteered at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art, enjoying painting, music, and theater. She married the Rev. James T. Kirk Jr. on Dec. 26, 1966 and is survived by her husband and son, Christopher Kirk. Her funeral was held on March 15, 2015 at the Christ Episcopal Church in Corning. Officiating clergy were the Rev. Charles Tyo, the Rev. Kit Tobin, and the Rev. Melanie Beardslee. Her body was cremated. Submitted by her husband, the Rev. James T. Kirk Jr.

Harry Edgar Maines

Harry Edgar Maines, 93, died peacefully at the Martin-Linsin Residence in Albion with his wife and family at his side.

Born on Nov 10, 1921, Harry was the son of the late Harry Maines and Lena (Burchell) Maines. Harry was a prominent lifelong resident of Lyndonville and served as mayor for 12 years. He was the executive vice president at the Lyndonville Canning Company, overseeing the facility’s expansion which supported many local families. Harry was an outstanding presence in Lyndonville. As a veteran of World War II, he was an active member of the Houseman Tanner Post No. 1603, American Legion, serving in many positions and participating in all the American Legion functions. He was a faithful member of the First Methodist Church of Lyndonville. He served in countless capacities in the church and enjoyed being a tenor in the choir. He served as an Explorer Scout leader, especially enjoying the canoeing trips and fishing trips to Canada. Harry is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Janet; his sister Marion and husband Kenneth Dack, and their daughter Suzanne Sunderson, all of Lyndonville. He will be missed terribly by them all. Harry and his former wife, the Rev. Barbara Maines (deceased), had two children, Wilson (deceased) and Constance, who recently returned from New England to be with her family. Wilson and his wife Janis raised their two children, Abigale and Sophia next door to Henry in a house built by father and son. Abigale’s daughter, Arden Whitlow, 2, delighted great-grandpa during his final years. Henry was greatly loved by his wife Janet’s two daughters, Deborah Mercer and Susan Morreall and their children, and quickly became an honorary grandpa in their families. Henry had extensive interests and used his impressive creative skills daily. He was a self-taught cabinet maker, restored antiques, and created Tiffany-style lamps made from semi-precious stone, crafted jewelry, and collected rare rock specimens and wooden carvings. He also grew exotic orchids and was an extensive gardener. He and his son raced their 34-foot sailboat out of the Oak Orchard Yacht Club back and forth to Canada for many years, often winning. Friends and family were invited to attend a memorial service at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church, 102 North Main St., Lyndonville; refreshments followed the service. Military honors were accorded at the church by members of Houseman Tanner Post No. 1603, American Legion. Interment will be in Lynhaven Cemetery.

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In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Orleans, P.O. 489, Albion, N.Y. 144110489 or the Lyndonville United Methodist Church.

Rev. Billie Jean Melton

The Rev. Billie Jean Melton passed away on Feb. 13, 2015 at the home of her daughter in Binghamton. During the past year, while enduring an extended illness, she had been cared for by her loving family as well as hospice.

Born on April 2, 1938 in Lovington, N.M., Billie Jean was the daughter of the late Robert “R.C.” Culbert and Hazel Marie Lewis. As a young woman, Billie Jean was a missionary to Japan for five years alongside her husband and soul mate, the late Charles Melton, who died in 1966. Following the death of Charles, Billie Jean returned to the United States and obtained her teaching degree from Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, Mass., where she taught in the local elementary school for 17 years. From an early age, Billie Jean had a deep desire to become a pastor. Upon retiring from teaching, she was able to fulfill that dream, earning her divinity degree at Boston University and became an ordained elder in the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. She pastored in Ohio and New York, retiring from her last pastorate in January 2014 at the churches of Constableville, Glenfield, Greig, and Turin of the Lewis County Parish. It was at this time that Billie Jean began her courageous battle with cancer. Billie Jean dearly loved her family and took great pleasure in being together. Throughout her life, Billie Jean touched many lives, having a heart for children, those in need, and sharing her faith and hope in Jesus. Of Billie Jean's life we can now say: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7) Billie Jean is survived by her son, Walter Melton and wife, Nanette of Westminster, Md.; daughters, Risa Melton of Olathe, Kan., and Michelle Easttey and husband Tom of Binghamton; seven grandchildren: Chrissy (Clark) Broughton-Smith; Emily, Tom, Charles, and Chloe Easttey; Nathan (Stacy) Melton and Chris Melton; five great-grandchildren: Hunter, Dakota, Jasper, Amber and Chance; a sister, Wanda Fuller and husband Tom; a niece, Karen of California; and several extended family members. At her request, there was a memorial service or “Celebration in Song” held on Feb. 28, 2015 at the Boulevard United Methodist Church, 113 Grand Blvd., Binghamton, with the Rev. Thomas Easttey officiating. A luncheon followed in the church fellowship hall. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made in memory of Billie Jean to Lourdes Hospital Foundation (Hospice), 169 Riverside Drive, Suite 103, Binghamton, N.Y. 13905; the Haiti Mission of Waterloo UMC, 21 E. Williams St., Waterloo, N.Y. 13165; or the Lewis County Humane Society, 6388 Pine Grove Road, Glenfield, N.Y. 13343.

Kathleen “Kay” (King) Mihaly

The angels came and took home Kathleen King Mihaly, 94, formerly of Cohoes, on Aug. 11, 2014. She passed away at Van Rensselaer Manor in Troy surrounded by her loving family. Born in Rector, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Luther and Lura Cochran King. She was an accountant for Barclay Home Products in Cohoes. She was predeceased by her husband, Pastor Alfred Mihaly; her son, Mark Mihaly; and son-in-law Steve Smith.

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She is survived by her children, Alfreda (Gary) Hein of Tinton Falls, N.J., Janelle (Phil)Thornton of Nashville, Tenn., Sue Smith of Cohoes, Nan (Paul) Heroux of Cohoes, and Lori Winters of Dalton, Mass.; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at the Dufresne Funeral Home, Inc., 216 Columbia St., Cohoes, with Pastor Duke Hergatt officiating. Interment was in Broadalbin-Mayfield Rural Cemetery in Broadalbin. Contributions in Kathleen’s memory can be made to the Activities Program at Van Rensselaer Manor, 85 Bloomingrove Drive, Troy, N.Y. 12180.

Dr. L. Dean Nelson

Dr. L. Dean Nelson, 91, passed away on May 28, 2014 at Cottingham House of Oconee County Hospice in Seneca, S.C.

Dr. Nelson was born in Rice Lake, Wis., the son of Melvin Otto Nelson and Margaret Gygli. His father died in an accident when Dean was 6 months old, and his mother raised him as a single mom. He was the husband of the Rev. Janet “Gig” Nelson, who predeceased him. Surviving are his daughters, Karen Nelson Basso (Derek) of Gaston, S.C., Gail Nelson Jones (Arthur) of Stanfordville, and Dr. Beth E. Nelson (Stanley Fullwood) of Granby, Conn.; a step-cousin, Rob George; and loving nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren. Dean studied airplane mechanics and worked in Chicago prior to enlisting in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Through the Army Specialized Training Program, he was sent to Alfred University, where he and Gig met. He fought with the U.S. 69th Infantry Division in Germany and participated in the historic April 25, 1945 link-up of “The Fighting 69th” and the Soviet 58th Guards Division near the River Elbe in the vicinities of Torgau and Strehla, Germany, which hastened the end of WWII on VE-Day, May 8, 1945. Dean and Gig were married on April 13, 1946, after Dean was discharged from the army. They honeymooned in Beaufort, S.C. While Gig supported them, he studied at the Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Ore., graduated, and interned at an optometric practice in Wellsville. In 1953, he established his own practice in Hamilton. He was chairman of the New York All-State Optometric Extension Program for 12 years, and attended the Gesell Institute for Optometric Visual Development. He was deeply involved in his community as president of the Hamilton Rotary Club, chairman of the Hamilton Planning Commission, a director of the Mid-York Health Center, and an officer in the Hamilton Lions Club. As a member of the Park United Methodist Church, he had many lay ministries including serving as lay leader and was a member of the Administrative Board, the Nominating Committee, and the Every Member Visitation Committee. He was chairman of the Board of Trustees, the Finance Committee and the Special Improvement Drive, and served as Church School superintendent. Gig was called to the ministry, and began her studies, in the late 1960s, a time when women in the ministry was very rare. She was a pioneer and a trailblazer and Dean, who fully supported her studies and her work, might be considered a pioneer in his own right.

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In 1980, he sold his practice and transitioned to a part-time work schedule, moving to Vernon to live with Gig in the parsonage of the Vernon UMC, where she was pastor. They retired in 1984 and moved to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina, where they were involved in a number of churches, including those where Gig served as guest preacher. Together, they volunteered for the local chapter of Meals on Wheels. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 2011 with a party at home. Dean expressed his creativity in woodworking. He built beautiful furniture, creative toys that Gig would paint, and furnished their kitchen with cabinets. He was an extraordinary man who was professionally accomplished and widely respected, fiercely loyal to his family, and deeply involved with his church and community. He instilled in his daughters the strong Midwestern values with which he was raised. His loving family misses him terribly. A memorial service was held on Aug. 9 at the St. Mark UMC in Seneca, S.C. His ashes were interred next to those of Gig at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Walhalla, S.C. Submitted by Gail Jones

John Phillips Poorman

John Phillips Poorman, 64, of Schoharie, died in the comfort of his home on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015. He was surrounded by his family, and was receiving the support of hospice, after bravely battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for 18 months. John was born on April 17, 1950, in Bryn Mawr, Pa., to S. Sturgis Poorman and Christine (Freeland) Poorman.

He was raised in Ardmore, Pa., and graduated from Lower Merion High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts in economics in 1972 from Haverford College in Pennsylvania. During his college years, he was a talented pitcher and maintained an interest in baseball throughout his life. He went on to receive his Master of Science in transportation from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. John worked for the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) for 35 years, serving as staff director since 1981. During his time as director at CDTC, John became recognized as a leader and innovator in metropolitan transportation planning on a local, state, and national level. Under John's leadership, CDTC developed the New Visions Regional Transportation Plan, which has had a significant influence on metropolitan planning in the United States. John played an important role in the establishment of the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO); under his leadership, CDTC received the first AMPO award for Outstanding Achievement in Metropolitan Transportation Planning (1997). John's leadership guided CDTC through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and led to the reconstruction of Delaware Avenue in Albany and other projects. John's leadership style of collaboration, cooperation, and coordination was highly valued by staff and transportation leaders throughout the region. He received numerous recognitions and was presented with the Outstanding Individual Leadership Award. John devoted the majority of his professional life and creative energies to the field of urban and environmental planning, community preservation, revitalization and sustainability. In addition to the many committees that he served on, he was adjunct faculty member at the State University of New York

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at Albany's graduate Urban and Regional Planning Program for 16 years. In 1996, the German Marshall Fund of the United States named John as environmental fellow, permitting an extended European study tour of community design and environmental issues. John and his wife, the Rev. Roberta "Bobby," moved to Schoharie in 2000 after purchasing the historic "Swarts Tavern," where John worked to restore the home and property to a more historically authentic presentation of a pre-revolutionary farmstead. Their home was one of several homes featured on a showing of historical homes in the area in the Schoharie Colonial Heritage Drive-About on two occasions. John and Bobby were active in their church – the Schoharie Reformed Church – and community. John had a strong Christian faith and served in various leadership capacities in his church throughout his lifetime. John offered his leadership skills to the Schoharie community, serving on the village planning board and serving as chair of Save our Schoharie (SOS). John was most recently recognized for his community leadership as chair of Schoharie Recovery, dedicated to flood recovery, following the devastation brought in 2011 to Schoharie following Hurricane Irene. John was a gifted artist. His artwork included a body of paintings, which reflect the beauty and drama of the natural environment and in the aspects of grace evident in the built environment. His work is located in private collections and was shown regionally in national juried competitions at the Salmagundi Club and the Southern Vermont Art Association. John's recent artistic endeavors were dedicated to raising awareness and donations to fund ALS research, as John was formally diagnosed with ALS in July 2013. Following the death of his wife, Bobby, in December 2013, John planned a cross-country road trip, with his dog Molly, to raise ALS awareness which was called Art4ALS (art4als.com). On this journey, John was able to raise donations for ALS research that exceeded $12,000. John is survived by his daughter, Michele (John) Frasca; his two grandchildren, Matthew and Mikayla Faas; his brothers, S. Sturgis (Joanne) Poorman Jr. and Donald (Sherina) Poorman; and his nephews and nieces, and grandnephews and nieces. A memorial service was held on April 18, 2015 at the Schoharie Presbyterian Church, 314 Main St., Schoharie. The service was led by the Rev. Michael Meyer-Veen and the Rev. Sherri Meyer-Veen, copastors at the Schoharie Reformed Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ALS Therapy Development Institute, 300 Technology Square, Suite 400, Cambridge, MA 02139 with donations marked "in honor of John P. Poorman." The Langan Funeral Home of Schoharie assisted John's family.

Louise R. Rees

Louise R. Rees, 93, of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2015, in the comfort of her home with family by her side.

Born Nov. 22, 1921, in Rome, Louise was the daughter of the late Clarence D. and Ruth Plato Wales. On Aug. 26, 1944, she married Arland B. Rees, who predeceased her in death in 2013. She is also preceded in death by her father-in-law, David A. Rees; mothers-in-law Mabel Rees and Shirley Rees; brothers Howard C., Leonard C., and Louis C. Wales; and grandson Joshua David. Louise graduated in 1940 from West Moreland Central High School in Rome. She held three different positions at Houghton College: secretary to the dean of the college, secretary of the Public Relations Office and secretary to the Church Relations director. She was also church secretary at St. John’s

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Lutheran Church in Williamsville, Woolworth Memorial United Methodist Church in Great Bend, Clyde UMC, and East Bethany Presbyterian Church. She retired in 1998. Louise attended First Wesleyan Church and Northgate Free Methodist Church in Batavia. Louise was a very beloved person and Christian example. She loved her family deeply and took much joy in helping others! Her smile was radiant and touched your heart. Louise is survived by her children, John A. (Kim) Rees of Batavia and Carol L. (Paul) Ensell of Belmont; four grandchildren, David G. Rees of Batavia, Kelli (Jamie) McClurg of Warsaw, Tomas J. Ensell of Belmont, and Cara M. Ensell of Elmira; and two great-grandchildren, Raiven and Jordanne. A celebration of life service was held on April 6, 2015 at the Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company Inc., 329-333 West Main St., Batavia. She was laid to rest in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Northgate Free Methodist Caring Outreach Program, 8160 Bank Street Road, Batavia, N.Y. 14020. Submitted by Carol Ensell and family, and John Rees and family

Marjorie “Mari” M. Rockwell

Grace and peace from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Greetings! My name is Marjorie M. Rockwell, but please call me Mari. I was born on May 16, 1947 in Elmira to parents Merton and Marjorie (Hanmore) Oldroyd. I am one of three siblings; I was first, then my brother Richard, and then my sister Barbara. In 1972, Richard married Beth and I was blessed with special nephews, Daniel and Thomas, and nieces: Karen (Pat), Alicia (Jon), Sarah (Curtis), and Kendra. I graduated from Southside High School and then went to Corning Community College for evening classes. While attending college, I worked fulltime at Remington Rand, plus with our mother dying early in life of cancer, I raised my sister, Barb, becoming sister/mom. I also worked concession stands at Eldridge Park and the Elmira Drive-in. I enjoyed sports, playing softball and bowling. I was involved in 4H, Home Bureau, painting, clowning, and I especially loved to go camping. I grew up in the Riverside United Methodist Church in Elmira, where I met my future husband Randy Rockwell. We were married there on Dec. 27, 1991. With my love of animals, my dogs Abby and Barkley were in the wedding party. I had many pets, including cats, Barbara, Squeeze, and Hattie; and dogs, Abby (a border collie) and Barkley and Cajun (standard poodles). I then began taking lay speaking courses and served many churches in the community. In 1994, District Superintendent the Rev. Dr. Robert Sherburne asked me if I would like to serve the Hicks United Methodist Church in Lockwood as pulpit supply, and I said yes! While serving at Hicks, I then made the decision to get my local pastor’s license; two weeks at Watson Homestead – grueling time – but I finished. I continued at Hicks, and then in 1995, I started my Course of Study at Wesley Theological Seminary at American University in Washington D.C. While taking Course of Study, I was an associate pastor at the Hicks, Erin, and Sullivanville United Methodist churches, and then when the Rev. Don Roe retired, I was appointed pastor at Erin and Sullivanville UMCs. My greatest joy was working with youth and teens. I was at the Erin and Sullivanville UMCs until my retirement on Dec. 31, 2006 because of medical reasons. I continued to serve God whenever I could until the summer 2014, when on June 25, 2014 I went to be with my Lord Jesus Christ. The Rev. Melanie Beardslee presided over the memorial service at the Riverside UMC (just a note: Rev. Beardslee was also the pastor who married Randy and I, and she was

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instrumental in my entering the ministry). I was cremated, and I’m interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Elmira, next to my parents. Before I finish, I would like to thank the many friends I knew in the ministry and special friends Bill Mack, Sue Kozak, Toot Becker, and Diana Robinson. And so my friends, until we meet again in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, I bid you peace! On behalf of Mari Rockwell, submitted by her husband, Randy Rockwell

Rev. Louis Alden Smith

The Rev. Louis Alden Smith, also known as L. Alden Smith, was born to Louis H. Smith and May Bolster Smith on Dec. 28, 1917 in Camden. His mother died when he was three. Alden and his father then moved in with Alden’s grandmother. Alden and his grandmother had a very close relationship. At bedtime, she would read the Bible to him, and they would pray together. Alden and his father attended church service at the Camden United Methodist Church, where Alden was active in Sunday school and the Youth Fellowship. He once wrote that attending summer church camp and being in a Christian community made a strong impression on him. After graduating from Camden High School, he pondered what was to come next. Alden was accepted into Syracuse University. He wanted to enter the College of Forestry, but it was full. Alden felt the Lord called him to ministry. Doors close and doors open. After graduating from Syracuse University, Alden was accepted into the Boston School of Theology. In the summer 1944 he was appointed to the East Kingston Methodist Church in New Hampshire. There is where he met Doris Helen Foster who worked with the youth on Sunday nights along with the pastor. Their working relationship blossomed into love which culminated in their marriage on Jan. 26, 1945. Bishop W. Earl Ledden ordained Alden as an elder in 1946. The Smiths began their ministry together. During his 43 years in ministry, Alden served the following churches: St. Johnsville, Clinton, Calvary Church in Rome, Porterville, Jamestown Epworth Church, and Hamburg. Alden returned in 1983 to Hamburg, and in 1985 he was named pastor emeritus. During his pastoral ministry, Alden was involved in various Conference committees, Migrant Ministries, church youth camps, and registrar in the Northern New York Conference as well as the Western New York Conference. He was an active Mason and served as a New York State Grand Lodge Chaplain to their First and Second Oneida Districts. Alden and his family loved to travel, spend vacations in New England, and visit friends in Florida. His favorite hobbies were woodworking, gardening, and sailing. In June 2007, Alden entered into a retirement community called River Edge Manor in Rochester. There, he served as president of the Resident Council. Alden became interested and later involved in colored pencils art classes. Each of his five great-grandchildren hand-picked their favorite picture and it now hangs in a frame in each of their bedrooms. After two years of being in hospice at home, L. Alden Smith passed of congestive heart failure on Dec. 19, 2014. His internment service was held on Dec. 23, 2014 in Hamburg at Lakeside Cemetery. His life was celebrated with family and friends with a memorial service on Jan. 22, 2015 at the Asbury First UMC in Rochester with the Rev. Susan Shafer officiating and Dr. Drew Heitzinrater delivering a moving tribute to Alden’s life.

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Alden was blessed with a wonderful soul mate and loving wife of 70 years, Doris Smith, together having two children: Donna Smith Anderson (Thomas) and Stephen Foster Smith (Csilla Puskas). They have three grandchildren: Nicole (Brian) Gemme, Sarah (John) Clark, and Frank Smith. Alden also has five great-grandchildren: Spencer and Maxwell Gemme, and Jack, Sean, and Grace Clark. Alden was predeceased by his brother, Richard B. Smith of Eatonville, Wash., and sister, Ruth M. Marker of Greenhurst. Written by his wife, Doris, and daughter, Donna

Rev. Robert Virgil “R.V.” Smith

The Rev. Robert Virgil Smith was born on Feb. 28, 1920, in St. Charles, Iowa, the second surviving son of John Guy and Veta Payne Smith. The family moved to Des Moines, Iowa, when he was in the sixth grade, and he graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1937. He earned a Bachelor of Science and Commerce degree in economics and business administration in 1941 from the State University of Iowa. While he was in college, the Wesley Foundation became his "home away from home," and director Robert Hamill influenced his decision to attend Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Ill., from which he graduated in 1944. He continued his studies at Yale University in Connecticut, where he worked with the Wesley Foundation and served as pastor at Grace Methodist Church, having been ordained deacon in June 1944 in Iowa. His ordination as elder took place in September 1946 at Ocean Grove, N.J.. From 1947 to 1951, he was instructor of philosophy and religion and director of religious activities at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. After returning to Yale for a year to write his dissertation, he moved in 1952 to Colgate University in Hamilton, where he worked in the chaplaincy until 1974 and the department of philosophy and religion until his retirement in 1988. As associate chaplain from 1952-1956 and university chaplain from 1956-1974, R.V. was a forceful presence on the Colgate campus and also in such organizations as the National Association of College and University Chaplains and the National Association of Biblical Instructors. After serving as president of the latter organization in 1960, he chaired the Self-Study Committee that resulted in its reorganization as the American Academy of Religion. From 1982-1983, he served as chaplain for the Protestant Cooperative Ministry at Cornell University in Ithaca. While he preached on occasion in various Central New York churches, his main parish ministry was as summer pastor for many years at the Grindstone Island United Methodist Church. In his 36 years at Colgate University, he taught courses in philosophy of religion, introduction to religion, contemporary Christian thought, and business ethics. He spent two sabbaticals studying at Mansfield College at the University of Oxford in England, and later directed study groups in Great Britain and Africa and served as director of the Overseas Study Group Program at Colgate. In 1980, he was named to the Harry Emerson Fosdick Chair in the Department of Philosophy and Religion. The Colgate Alumni Corporation awarded him its Distinguished Teaching Award in 1987. R.V.’s first wife, Rosalind (Posy) Walls, died in 1978 after 33 years of marriage. Posy had her Ph.D. in English Literature from Syracuse University. In 1980, he married Joyce Louise Irwin, a scholar, author, organist, and musician with a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Yale. After R.V.’s retirement in 1988, he and Joyce lived in Oneida and Syracuse, and Princeton, N.J. They also traveled the world, visiting such diverse places as Egypt, Pakistan, Burundi, and China, and living in Germany, the Netherlands, and England.

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He is survived by his wife, Joyce Irwin, and his three children from his first marriage: Deborah Smith of Hamilton and Grindstone Island, Brian Smith and his wife Carol Smith of Haddonfield, N.J., and Lisa Smith and her husband William Bowen of South Salem. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Robert Bikwemu, Jeffrey Smith, Katherine Smith, J. T. Bowensmith, and Kinsey Bowensmith; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Hemphill; and a niece, Sally Griffin. A memorial service was held on Feb. 28, 2015 at the Plainsboro Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Anita Milne presiding. A second service was held on May 23, 2015 at the Colgate University Chapel , followed by interment of cremated remains in the Colgate University cemetery. Submitted by his wife, Joyce Irwin

Ellen May Stanton

Ellen May Stanton, 87, passed away on Oct. 19, 2014 in New Brighton, Minn. She was formerly from Springfield, Mo.

Ellen loved being a pastors' wife for over 50 years in the Assemblies of God Church and then The United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Springfield, Mo., for 12 years. She loved to do crossword and word seek puzzles, knitting and crochet, coloring graphic design books, and looking at art books â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Norman Rockwell was her favorite. She was very proud of being an identical red-headed Irish twin to her sister Alice; they were both born on St. Patrick's Day. Preceding her in death was her husband of 60 years, the Rev. David O. Stanton; her parents; and four sisters. She is survived by three children: David Paul (Candace) Stanton, Mary Ellen (Bill) Gitthens, and Esther (Eric) Huyck; Seven grandchildren: Angela, Sharon, Billie Jo, Kirsten, Jonathan, David, and Brock; Seven great-grandchildren: Melanie, Cassie, Tristan, Faith, Meghan, Shawn and Josiah; one brother; and five sisters. A memorial service was held on Nov. 23, 2014 at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 1500 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, Mo.

Rev. Marian Marble Thomas

The Rev. Marian Marble Thomas, 106, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 12, 2014 in Canandaigua. Marian was born in Bristol and was the daughter of the late Harry R. and Effie Cottrell Marble. Marian was a 1925 graduate of Bloomfield Academy. In her 50s, she attended Corning Community College and went on to Boston University Seminary.

She served as a United Methodist pastor in the Tyrone and Wayne United Methodist churches and the Caton and South Corning United Methodist churches, retiring in 1970. Marian was a past member of the board of education for East Bloomfield Central School. She was founding member and first president of the Gorham Historical Society and a member of the Ontario County Historical Society.

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Marian was a friend and volunteer at the Wood Library and a gardening volunteer at Sonnenberg Gardens in Canandaigua. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Marian was an avid reader, gardener, quilter, and rug-braider. She was the author of "History of the Marble Family." Marian is survived by one daughter, Cynthia “Jane” Douglas of Canandaigua; one son, Jeremy (Lois) Thomas of Gorham; daughter-in-law Edith Thomas of Bristol Center; 15 grandchildren; 29 greatgrandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold C. Thomas; two daughters, Rosemary Thomas and Gretchen Bruckilacchio; a son, Peter Thomas; and a grandson, Chris Douglas. Submitted by her granddaughter, Laurie Thomas Turner

Rev. Donald H. Turk

The Rev. Donald H. Turk quietly fell asleep on March 4, 2015 at his home in Pennellville surrounded by his family. He was born at home on Aug. 20, 1922 in Williamson, the son of Harrison and Sara Elsie (Thomson) Turk. He grew up on the family dairy farm with his sister Neta and brothers James, Stanley, Walter, and Roger.

He attended Camden High School, graduating in 1941, and Morrisville Agricultural College, graduating in 1943, where he met his wife Betty; she preceded him in death in 2008. At Morrisville, he enrolled in the U.S. Army Reserves, and upon completing his studies was activated, receiving his basic training at Camp Fannin Center in Tyler, Texas. On June 6, 1944, he landed as part of the second wave of soldiers on Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. On the night of June 13, 1944, while lying in a slit trench, he received serious injuries from a shell landing close to him. After extensive operations, he was discharged and moved to Pennellville to work the dairy farm with his father-in-law, Joseph Bishop. During his recovery, he married Betty Rose Bishop and shared 64 years of love and life. He worked on the dairy farm until 1968 and attended the Pennellville United Methodist Church. He was called to enter the Christian ministry and studied through Wesley Seminary in Washington, D.C. He served several local churches: Ellisburg/Mexico, Fernwood/Dugway, Mount Pleasant/North Volney, Pennellville/Caughdenoy/Palermo, Cicero Center, and assisted in Central Square. He retired in 1988 as pastor at the Caughdenoy UMC. After retirement, he worked for 17 years at the Walmart in Clay. He also volunteered at the Beaver Lake Nature Center in Baldwinsville and served for 12 years as a chaplin at Syracuse’s Veterans Affairs Hospital. He is survived by two daughters, Donna (Michael) Webster of Cicero and Beverly Gravlin of Pennellville; three sons, David (Candace) Turk of Foxfire Village, N.C., Wayne (Donna) Turk of Pennellville, and Bruce (Susan) Turk of Talbot, Tenn.; and one brother, Roger Turk of Cicero. He cherished his 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were held on March 11, 2015 at the Caughdenoy UMC, officiated by his son-in-law, the Rev. Michael Webster. Visitation with the family was on March 9 at the Watson Funeral Home, Inc., 631 South Main St., Central Square. On May 26, 2015, he was laid to rest at the Pennellville Cemetery in Pennellville. He will be remembered by the Godly principles from the Bible that daily guided his actions and words. Our father lived by faith, loved his family deeply, was always giving to his friends, had fun as he worked,

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was fair in his treatment of others, found a kind word to share with those in need, fought to be honest and trustworthy, filled his days with prayer, fought for our freedom, and is now resting to be forever with our Lord in His Kingdom. Submitted by his children

Nancy Evans Van Loon

Nancy Evans Van Loon died on Feb. 5, 2015, two weeks short of her 101st birthday. A first-generation American born into an immigrant coal mining family in Plymouth, Pa., she grew up in what she described as the “Welsh ghetto,” speaking Welsh at home until she entered high school. She excelled at school, elocution, childcare, church youth leadership, and hard work. Growing up during the Depression, she lost her father when she was 24 years old. During World War II, she managed payroll for a large manufacturing company and modeled fashionable clothes for a downtown department store. In 1942, she married her longtime sweetheart, Yale Divinity student the Rev. Thomas J. Van Loon. Their loving partnership lasted 49 years, until his death in 1993. They lived first in Syracuse, where Tom served as acting dean at Hendrick’s Chapel at Syracuse University, then moved to Buffalo and East Rochester, where Nancy served, somewhat reluctantly, the role of large congregation minister’s wife. In 1953, when Tom joined the staff at the National Methodist Board of Education, they moved to Nashville, Tenn., their home for 47 years. His work in race relations, world hunger, and the ecumenical movement made her a world traveler and included trips to Australia, Papua New Guinea, and South America. In Nashville, Nancy was active at the Belmont Methodist Church and performed in local theatre productions. In her 70s and 80s, she returned to her first love, being with children, and joined the Metro Board of Education, working in its Student Assessment Department. In 2000, following a dire medical diagnosis, she moved to Carleton Willard Homes in Bedford, Mass., to be nearer family. She lived nearly 15 more years. Nancy was admired for her warmth, her spirit of fun, and her prodigious memory. She especially loved children, singing, pets, and ice cream. She is survived by three children, Eric, Cynthia, and Mark; three grandchildren, Adam, Robin, and Jesse; one great-grandchild, Arden; and three family spouses, Laurie, Lloyd, and Shannon. Contributions in her memory can be made to Camino Verde, 95 Marthas Point Road, Concord, MA 01742 (www.CaminoVerde.org); Church World Service at www.cwsglobal.org; or Rhode Island Jobs With Justice at www.rijwj.wordpress.com.

George D. Vineyard

Dr. George D. Vineyard was born on Feb. 10, 1930 in Bridgeton, N.J., to Sara Flanagan Vineyard and Howard Vineyard. He graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1947, had two years at the University of Pennsylvania Pre-Vet and graduated from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine with a doctor of veterinary medicine in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army 1953-1955.

He married Pastor Joanne “Jo” Vineyard in 1954, and they have two sons, David and Theodore “Tedd” (Susan), and five grandchildren.

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George died on April 13, 2015 at the age of 85 in Perry. A memorial service was held on April 18, 2015 at the Perry First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ray Noell and the Rev. J. Fay Cleveland, retired, presiding. He is interred at Glenwood Cemetery in Perry. George practiced veterinary medicine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a mixed practice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for 26 years in Belmont, and then worked as a field veterinarian for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for 13 years, retiring in 1995 and moving to Perry. George was an active layman and lay speaker in The United Methodist Church his entire life. He held various local, district, and Conference roles. His special interest was music, and he sang in and lead choirs all of his life. He was a member of the Warsaw Barbershoppers and part of several quartets. He also did tax returns for the elderly through the Office for the Aging in Wyoming County for a number of years in his retirement. He was active in the Western New York Walk to Emmaus. He enjoyed computer games, jig-saw puzzles, walks, and gardening. He loved the Lord and his life of service is his witness. Submitted by his wife, Joanne Vineyard

Barbara Vollmer

Barbara Vollmer was born Barbara Jean Baildon on Nov. 13, 1932 in Schenectady. She was the daughter of David Earl Baildon and Helen Elizabeth Turk Baildon.

Barbara graduated in 1950 from the Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1950 and in 1953 she graduated from the St. Lawrence State Hospital School of Nursing in Ogdensburg as a registered nurse. Barbara began her nursing career in pediatrics at the House of Good Samaritan Hospital in Watertown, but returned in 1957 to Ogdensburg. Barbara went to work as a head nurse at the St. Lawrence State Hospital for 30 years. She retired from state service in 1987 as a community mental health nurse. Barbara married the Rev. Stanley Vollmer on May 18, 1986 at the First United Methodist Church of Ogdensburg. Barbara passed away on Dec. 30, 2014 in Ogdensburg. She is survived by her stepchildren, Candice Byerly (David), Sherrie Woodard (Dennis), Thomas Vollmer (Cynthia), Stephen Vollmer, and Paul Vollmer (Lynne); 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Jean Vollmer; her three siblings, Betty Ventry, John Baildon (Nancy), and Debra Bartlett (Peter); and many nieces and nephews. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Stanley, and three brothers, Robert G. Baildon, David E. Baildon and Richard J. Baildon. A funeral service was held on Jan. 4, 2015 at the Ogdensburg UMC with the Rev. David Piatt, Pastor Thomas Nichols, and Margaret Hanse officiating. Barbara was interned on April 27 at the Campbell Cemetery in Lisbon,, with Pastor Nichols officiating. Barbara was very active in the church before and during her marriage. She also had many hobbies that included knitting, ceramics, sewing, and canning, to name a few. Submitted by Debra Bartlett and John Baildon

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Ruth Doak Wait

Ruth Doak Wait, 87, passed away peacefully on Dec. 8, 2014 at her home. Born on July 18, 1927 in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of William and Ella (Breek) Doak.

Ruth graduated from Amsterdam High School and later received her registered nurse degree. Her nursing career spanned many years during which she furthered her education at Orange County Community College in Middletown, where her husband was a professor of psychology and she became a nursing instructor at Middletown Psychiatric Center. She continued her study at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry in human services and nursing. After a few years of service in Amsterdam, she accompanied her husband to Middletown and went with him to Akron, Ohio, where he had just been appointed chaplain at the university (1960-1966). She continued nursing at Akron General Hospital. When retiring to Middletown, she was asked to teach in the nursing school and her comment continued to be, “I love nursing, but I especially love teaching it.” So, the next few years were interesting for both her and her husband. Since her nursing students were first – and Ken’s students in psychology at Orange County Community College can tell you nursing students, both male and female, love to party – they invited their nursing teacher and her husband to join in the fun. Ken had to keep reminding them that he was clergy and held that he could not drink whatever it was they were indulging in. Ruth is survived by her husband, Kenneth, of 65 years; three beautiful children, Beth Mastro, Kaye Maynard, and Mark Wait; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Jan. 3, 2015 at the Christ Methodist Church in Lansdale, Pa., with the Rev. Gary Kneer officiating. As people shared stories of Ruth, the church organist commented that she was happy to play the organ and piano duets with Ruth, she was one of the best pianists you’d want to be around. She will be missed greatly. Submitted by her husband, Kenneth

Evelyn Crosby (Zimmerman) Young

Evelyn Crosbly (Zimmerman) Young, beloved wife of the late the Rev. Franklin “Frank” Young, Sr., went to be with her Lord and join her husband on Feb. 13, 2014. She is buried in Elmlawn Cemetery in Kenmore. She was living in Chicago with her brother, Harold, until he died on Dec. 27, 2013. Evelyn's survivors include her step-sons, Roger of Chicago and Franklin Jr. (Virginia) of Boone, N.C., and their two daughters; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Evelyn was born on March 8, 1926 in Faunsdale, Ala., one of the eight children of Tom and Louise Zimmerman. She and her first husband, who had no children, were members of the Otterbein Evangelical United Brethren Church in Buffalo, where Frank and his first wife, Gladys, were assigned when they returned from service in the Red Bird Missionary Conference in Kentucky. Evelyn was a kind, caring person, an active member of the congregation, and always involved with ministries and activities which involved serving and helping others, especially the older folks and children. Evelyn lost her first husband to an illness early in their marriage, but that did not diminish her faith in God and her desire to serve him. Because Gladys didn't drive, Evelyn often took her shopping and

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helped her with other tasks both personal and church-related. When Gladys became ill, she continued to serve the church in such ways as preparing programs for the women's group, and she even taught Evelyn organ lessons over the phone while bedridden. Evelyn helped take care of Gladys during the final year of her life making it easier for Frank to continue to perform his duties as the traditional caring pastor. Before Gladys died, she had made a short list of women who would be great for taking on the role of companion, wife, and especially pastor's wife when she was gone. Frank did not take her seriously on the need for any such thing until after Gladys was actually gone, and he had to start thinking about and planning for facing his future retirement years by himself. He came to realize that if he was to remarry anyone, Evelyn, whose name was of course on that list, was certainly the woman who most shared with him the traits, common interests, priorities, and concerns he had long admired and loved in Gladys. Frank and Evelyn found themselves spending more time together as special friends sharing common interests with each other and not just as part of a larger group of friends who got together frequently to socialize and share experiences. They married, and there is no doubt that God had brought them together to share the final years of my father's life, both as minister and wife, and as a retired couple. Those of us who were close to both of them know that because of Evelyn, Dad lived a longer and happier life. He, himself, said that he felt richly blessed that God had given him not just one wonderful wife, but two! Evelyn will be fondly missed by all who knew her and we look forward to seeing her again "when we all get to heaven!" Submitted by stepson Franklin V. Young, Jr.

Rev. Victor R. Zaccaro

The Rev. Victor R. Zaccaro, the son of Niccolino and Elizabeth (Rossi) Zaccaro, was born on April 6, 1930 in Troy. He graduated in 1948 from Troy High School. He graduated from Sienna College with a Bachelor of Arts and went on to graduate from Boston University School of Theology in 1955. He was ordained on May 8, 1955 in the Troy Conference with the Bishop Newell Booth officiating.

Upon his ordination, he was sent to serve the West Richmondville, Richmondville, and Warnerville Methodist churches. He remained at the Richmondville and Warnerville churches for 40 years, at which time he retired in June 1995. During his years at those churches he was active with mission work, the youth of both churches through the Methodist Youth Fellowship, and other youth programs. He was instrumental in developing the Ecumenical Bible Study Class which is still meeting nearly 40 years after its conception. He was involved with every aspect of the churches he served. He was also involved in community organizations. He made his home in Richmondville after his retirement. He was well-loved by the people of the area he lived and served in. He had been active in the Trinity Methodist Church in Troy while growing up and was influenced by his uncle, the Rev. Damiano Rossi, to go into ministry. He was predeceased by his second wife, Elizabeth (Mapes) Zaccaro, and his son-in-law, Walter C. Sperry. He is survived by his daughters, Lynda Zaccaro Sperry of Binghamton and Suzanne (Gary) Buhl of Richmondville; his grandchildren, Jason Sperry (Sarah), Adam Sperry (Sarah), Lt. Timothy Sperry (Andria), the Rev. Andrew Sperry (Eileen), Stefanie Buhl Daniesen (Luke), and Devin Buhl; and his greatgrandchildren, Zachary, Dorothy, Lola, Isabelle, Adalyn Sperry, and Eleina Danielsen.

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He was so proud to have seen his grandson, the Rev. Andrew Sperry, commissioned as a United Methodist minister in May 2014. Rev. Zaccaro passed away on March 18, 2015 after a brief illness. A memorial service was held at the Richmondville UMC. Submitted by his daughter, Lynda Sperry

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HONOR ROLL OF DECEASED MINISTERIAL MEMBERS "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord henceforth." "Blessed, indeed, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!" (Rev. 14:13 RSV)

Information concerning deaths of ministerial members prior to May 1, 2009 may be found in past Yearbooks of the former Western New York, North Central New York, Wyoming, and Troy Annual Conferences. Relationship Code: E = Effective; R = Retired; D = Disability; P = Provisional; A = Associate Member; L = Local Pastor

Name William Highfield Franklin Littell Thurman B. Beavers William Bouton Philip W. Mitchell Richard L. Hudson Earl F. Barfoot Charles N. Graham Franklyn N. Wright Stanley J. Moore Frederick L. Turner Oren J. Lane James H. Clouser Daryl Hansen Howard R. Caldwell Robert E. Leno Tracey K. Jones, Jr. Harlow T. Doliber Esther Wheeler M. William Jenkins Arthur J. Teft Bong Hee Sung Robert R. Morse Alfred Ruggles Clark E. Gilmour Gary Bryden G. Calvin Sheasley, Jr. George E. Clarkson Earl E. Andrews Victor L. Smith Robert Bromfield Elizabeth Dyre Joseph Timlin

Date of Death 5/18/2009 5/23/2009 5/30/2009 6/18/2009 7/7/2009 7/10/2009 8/9/2009 9/4/2009 9/22/2009 10/5/2009 10/16/2009 11/6/2009 11/10/2009 11/12/2009 11/20/2009 11/29/2009 12/16/2009 12/27/2009 12/29/2009 1/4/2010 2/2/2010 2/5/2010 2/14/2010 2/22/2010 2/24/2010 3/15/2010 3/15/2010 4/12/2010 4/16/2010 5/5/2010 5/14/2010 5/20/2010 5/23/2010

Age 79 92 88 68 90 88 92 66 88 91 92 69 76 60 78 75 92 85 84 81 89 62 88 72 84 64 74 92 82 87 81 76 84

Place of Burial Hartwick Seminary Cemetery Easton Rural Cemetery, Easton, NY Oneonta, NY University of S. Alabama, Mobile, AL Center Cemetery, North Haven, CT Cremated Groton NY: Village Cemetery Prospect Cemetery, Northville, NY Cabot Plains, VT Wellsboro, PA Little Clear Pond, Saranac Lake, NY Trout Run Cemetery, Trout Run, PA Cremated Georgia National Cemetery Middlesex VT: North Branch Valley View Cem., Ticonderoga, NY E Bridgewater City Cemetery, MA Mt. Pleasant Cem., Canastota, NY Gray NY: Fairview Queen of Heaven Cem. Lafayette, CA Cremated East Burke, VT Morristown NY: Pine Hill Dansville NY: Greenmount Danby N:Y Rural Cemetery Ithaca NY: South Hill Canastota NY: Mt. Pleasant Windsor Village Cemetery, NY

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Name Howard Bacon Irving Hill Rudolph Libeck Donna Kyttle David Quick Frank Brandon Jr Robert F Trost Robert J Pascoe Jerald Lipsius Kenneth Snyder Nancye Halm Melvin R McGaughey William Barney William Dobson Roger Day Kevin Stockwell Franklyn Cism Alan Barnes Virgil Versteeg Kathryn Austin James Snedeker Jr John E Martin Melba Meyer Donald H Bishop Peek, Maxine Robert Bird Kenneth Dodd Deborah Roe Paul Stockmyer Paul James Olcott Freeman Ashworth Richard Brown John Kamaras Kathryn Lewis William Davies Rowland Conklin Margaret Chauncey Margie Mayson Robert Jewell John Karan Lois Sutton Leon Stillman Walter Barger Maxwell Tow

Date of Death 6/18/2010 6/18/2010 6/24/2010 6/24/2010 7/4/2010 8/20/2010 10/21/2010 11/9/2010 11/13/2010 11/21/2010 11/24/2010 12/5/2010 12/22/2010 12/24/2010 1/1/2011 1/6/2011 1/10/2011 1/14/2011 2/10/2011 2/20/2011 3/3/2011 3/9/2011 3/20/2011 3/25/2011 04/02/2011 4/26/2011 5/27/2011 6/2/2011 6/18/2011 4/4/2011 6/24/2011 7/7/2011 8/18/2011 8/31/2011 10/21/2011 10/25/2011 10/27/2011 11/8/2011 11/11/2011 12/6/2011 1/31/2012 2/13/2012 3/11/2012 3/22/2012

Age 99 81 94 69 60 90 80 68 70 79 78 96 66 86 82 58 92 97 54 57 90 81 78 91 80 89 70 65 60 77 80 85 74 95 92 89 95 60 81 83 86 93 82 77

Place of Burial Bethel Cemetery, Cato, NY Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse, NY Ford City, PA Cremated Saratoga Springs: Maplewood Stump Church Cemetery, N Cambridge, NY

Perry NY: Glenwood Cremated Falconer NY: Pine Hill Riverside Cemetery, Killington, VT Duxbury VT: Graves Keene NY: Monadnock View Copenhagen: Riverside Harpursville: Riverview Ed Weir: Pine Hill Cremated Newport, NY Chemung:Forest Lawn White Haven Mem., Fairport Pullman ,WA Glenview Cemetery, Pultney, NY Pennsylvania Evergreen Cemetery, Levanna, NY Vesper Cemetery, NY Jermyn, PA Fair View Cemetery, Elmhurst, PA Jonesville, NY Greenlawn Cemetery, Bainbridge, NY Cremated Methodist Cemetery, Barnard, VT Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay, NY New Milford Cemetery, NY Adams Rural Cemetery Buchanan Cemetery Cremated

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Name Christopher Mickel Marvin Willard Rodney Scoville Margaret Smith David Claydon Barbara Fisk Arthur Northrup Jr W. Russell Clark Perley Bertrand Jr James A Farrell Dawn Robbins Elinor R Hare George E Fandt Glen V Woike Melvin, Lavender William C. Pettibon Wade Jarrett Bryson M Smith David Dik Cynthia Chidsey Sorley, James Ross Whetstone Paul Jaquith Carlos Rosa Charles Marks Everett Hendrickson Arland Rees Norman C. McLean Wayne G. Warner John W. Annas, Jr. Bertram M. Croop Luther A. Patton William Cruikshank Revere Perkins Robert Overmier David Stanton E. Carolyn Byrne Leon Frank Jr. James F. Allen Clyde Relyea Stephan Calos Hani Khoury Roberta Poorman Gerald Harris

Date of Death 4/5/2012 4/8/2012 4/21/2012 4/21/2012 5/3/2012 5/4/2012 5/26/2012 6/6/2012 6/25/2012 7/1/2012 7/29/2012 7/25/2012 8/4/2012 8/18/2012 9/25/2012 10/17/2012 10/20/2012 10/21/2012 11/07/2012 11/15/2012 11/27/2012 11/04/2012 12/14/2012 1/11/2013 1/15/2013 1/13/2013 1/19/2013 1/29/2013 03/19/2013 04/07/2013 04/21/2013 04/26/2013 05/10/2013 6/30/2013 10/2/2013 10/27/2013 10/29/2013 11/5/2013 11/6/2013 11/8/2013 12/5/2013 12/12/2013 12/14/2013 12/16/2013

Age 56 84 94 86 81 69 87 93 82 79 55 84

Place of Burial Gallupville Rural Cemetery, NY Williamsburg, NY Cremated Greenfield Center, NY Stockbridge, NY Riverside Cemetery, Gouverneur, NY Woodlawn Cemetery, Syracuse, NY First Schenectady UMC Warrensburg Cemetery Levant Cemetery

67 95 78 71 94 78 66 86 93 88 78 82 79 90 86 73 108 90 95 75 88 85 82 85 87 88 76 69 86 64 93

Williamsville, NY Cremated Sunset Hill Cemetery Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners, NY Green Ridge Cemetery, Saratoga, NY Cremated Bath National Cemetery, Bath, NY N. Elba Cemetery, Lake Placid Double Brick Church, Friends Cove, PA

Cremated New Haven, NY Cold Springs Cemetery Mt. Pleasant, Houghton, NY Cremated Cremated Elmlawn Cemetery, Tonawanda Memory Gardens, Colonie Cremated Hallsport Cemetery North Syracuse Cemetery, N Syr., NY Rivermont in Springfield, MO Wappingers Falls Cremated North East Cemetery, North East , PA Oneida Castle, NY Canandaigua Lakeview Cem. Rushville

Rural Cemetery Port Gibson Sinking Spring Cem, Abingdon, VA

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Name William F. Rogers John R Watkins Jr. R. Philip O’Hara Sheldon Stephenson Regina Shaw Nola Carroll Stanley Vollmer Betty Denick Frank Halse Jr. Willard Steele Farrell Edgar Evans Kathryn Hemstreet Norman Tiffany Margaret Rockwell David Franke Ruth Gray Daniel Berry Eric Blidberg Frederick Jackson Eric Roy King Arthur Andrews Arthur Melius Charles Hess III Joseph Fiske Richard Elliott Alice Hobbs Malcolm Howard Marian Thomas L Alden Smith Claude Corbett Jane Borden Billie Jean Melton Robert V Smith Donald H Turk Victor Zaccaro

Date of Death 12/19/2013 12/25/2013 12/31/2013 1/4/2014 1/10/2014 1/11/2014 1/14/2014 1/28/2014 3/9/2014 3/14/2014 3/16/2014 3/23/2014 4/6/2014 6/25/2014 7/5/2014 7/9/2014 7/26/2014 7/30/2014 8/20/2014 9/16/2014 9/30/2014 10/2/2014 10/24/2014 10/26/2014 11/6/2014 12/2/2014 12/13/2014 12/12/2014 12/19/2014 1/14/2015 1/15/2015 2/13/2015 2/12/2015 3/4/2015 3/18/2015

Age 89 79 73 93 65 70 86 83 86 99 97 94 83 66 70 84 74 68 90 100 87 78 79 92 75 77 81 106 97 92 86 77 95 93 85

Place of Burial Forest View Cemetery, Winsted, CT Shady Lane Cemetery, Clark Summit, PA

Lakeside Cemetery, Penn Yan, NY Richmond Center Cemetery Chemung Cemetery Collamer Cemetery Cremated Pine Hill Cemetery Hillcrest Memorial Park Kenmore UMC Columbarium Donated to Science Forest Lawn Mem. Park, Elmira NY Woodlands Cemetery , Cambridge Spring Arbor Cemetery Crown Hill Memorial Park Rosewell First Columbarian, NM South Montrose, PA cemetery Cremated Hillington Cemetery, Morris NY Cremated Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghicoke Cortland Rural Cemetery Lakeside Cemetery, Hamburg NY Garden of Hope, Penney Farms FL Colgate University Cemetery Pennellville Cemetery NY

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2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal VIII. HISTORIC

HISTORIC 1. Sessions of the Conference SESSION

DATE

LOCATION

BISHOP

SECRETARY

June 19, 2010

OnCenter ‐ Syracuse, NY

Matthews

J. Hodge

September 11, 2010

Convention Plaza ‐ Albany, NY

Matthews

J. Hodge

Rochester Conv. Center

Matthews

J. Hodge

Adjourned Session 2

June 8 – 11, 2011

May 31 – June 2, 2012

OnCenter ‐ Syracuse, NY

Matthews

J. Hodge

May 30 – June 1, 2013

OnCenter ‐ Syracuse, NY

Webb

J. Hodge

May 29 – 31, 2014

OnCenter – Syracuse, NY

Webb

J. Hodge

October 18, 2014

OnCenter – Syracuse, NY

Webb

J. Hodge

May 27 – 30, 2015

OnCenter – Syracuse, NY

Webb

J. Hodge

Adjourned Session 6

2. General and Jurisdictional Conference Delegates General Conference – May 10-20, 2016 – Oregon Convention Center: Portland, OR Clergy:

Bill Allen, Bill Mudge, Rebekah Sweet, Colleen Preuninger, Thom White Wolf Fassett, and John Martin

Alternates:

Michelle Bogue-Trost and Holly Nye

Laity:

Scott Johnson, Greg Forrester, Riley O’Flynn, Carmen Vianese, Marthalyn Sweet, and Blenda Smith

Alternates:

Ian Urriola and JJ. Warren

Jurisdictional Conference – July 11‐15, 2016 – Lancaster, PA Clergy:

Michelle Bogue-Trost, Holly Nye, Cathy Hall Stengel, Sherri Rood, Darryl Barrow, Aaron Bouwens

Alternates:

Stephen Cady II and Richard LaDue

Laity:

Ian Urriola, J.J. Warren, Ashley Riddell, Julius Archibald, Laurel O’Connor, Shirley Readdean

Alternates:

Suzanne Allen and Hudda Aswad

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Clergy Service Records As of July 1, 2015 Elders in Full Connection/Full Members Adams, Nancy J. PM 1990 FE 1992 1989 (WYO) At School 1990 Northern Otsego Coop. Parish/Hartwick 1995 Endwell, Associate 1997 Apalachin: Park Terrace 2003 Ransom 2007 Newark Valley 2010 (UNY) Caring Covenant Coop Parish; CP & Newark Valley 2014 Dist Superintendent of Mountain View District

Aiosa, Jeffrey SP 1993 FL 1996 PM 1999 FE 2002 1993 (NCNY) SL: Countryside, Victory 1996 FL: Canastota; Peterboro 2000 SW Oswego, Oswego Center 2007 Massena: First 2010 (UNY) Massena: First, Massena: Grace 2012 Vestal Center Akers, Douglas N FL 1960 PM 1961 FM 1963 RE 1997 1960 (WYO) FL: (5/22/60) Wanamie 1961 Wanamie 1964 Hawley 1970 Dallas 1982 Oneonta District Superintendent 1988 Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial 1994 Endicott: First 1997 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Adriance, Carter B. PM 1967 FM 1970 RE 2006 1967 Baltimore Conference 1969 (Troy), Associate Albany: Pine Grove 1972 Cambridge, North Cambridge & White Creek 1976 Northville & Edinburg 1979 (6/24/79) Center Brunswick 1987 First: Cohoes 1989 Schuylerville & Quaker Springs 1993 Central Bridge, Barnerville & Grosvenor's Corners 1994 Ames-Sprout Brook 1998 Windsor: Rachel Harlow & Brownsville 2001 Appointed in Wyoming Conference 2003 Fort Plain 2006 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Albrecht, Frederick SP 1978 FL 1974 PM 1980 FM 1983 RE 2005 *1974 (WYO) Rome *1978 At School *1979 (1979-81) Canaan, Edison, Ohio 1980 At School 1981 Ransom 1985 Afton 1990 Gospel Hills Coop. Parish, Director/Afton 1994 Otego 2003 Upper Butternut/Wharton Valley, Yoked Parish Director 2005 Retired 2007 (2007-08) Otego 2010 (UNY) Retired 2011 (07/17/11-6/30/12) Hartwick/Mt. Vision 2013 (9/1/13-6/30/14) CP- Hartwick/Mt. Vision; (11/1/13-6/30/14) CP-Edmeston/W. Exeter

Agnew, Peter PM 1980 FE 1997 1980 (C TX) PM: In School 1981 (1/1/82) (Okla.) In School 1983 Leave of Absence 1986 (C TX) SL: Italy: First 1988 Leave of Absence 1989 PM: Trinity 1996 Everman 1999 (N. IL) Embury 2004 Leave of Absence 2005 (NCNY) Transfer In: Borodino LFT 2010 (UNY) Borodino LFT

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Alderman, Judy SP 1994 FL 1995 PM 1996 FM 1998 RE 2012 1994 (NCNY) SL: Middlesex 1995 FL: Weedsport, Mottville: St. Andrews 2002 Fulton: State Street 2008 Syracuse: Bellevue Heights 2010 (UNY) Syracuse: Bellevue Heights 2012 Retired, Syracuse: Gethsemane (25%) 2014 Ira / Syracuse: Gethsemane (50%) 2015 Ira (25%)

2003 Arkport/Bishopville (75%) 2004 Arkport/Bishopville (50%) 2005 Appointed to Attend School 2006 Olean: Christ (50%) 2007 Olean: Christ (50%); Coord. Great Valley, Limestone 2009 Olean: Christ (50%) 2010 (UNY) Olean: Christ (50%) 2013 Bemus Point Anderson, Frank H. PM 1953 FM 1955 RE 1992 1953 (CNY) At School 1955 Odessa, Associate 1956 Rushville 1957 Rushville; Potter 1960 Supernumerary 1962 Congo Polytechnic Institute, Africa 1964 (WNY) Dickersonville 1966 Kenmore, Associate 1971 Board of Global Ministries 1978 Rochester Urban Ministry 1985 Asbury Delaware; Ontario Street 1986 (3/1/86) West Side Cluster, Coord; Asbury 1990 Warsaw: First; Warsaw: Immanuel 1992 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Allen, Joyce K. PM 1996 FE 1999 1996 (WYO) Worcester 2001 Harmony Coop. Parish/New Milford 2007 Windsor 2010 (UNY) Binghamton: Ogden-Hillcrest Allen, Kristen Amy Roth PM 1997 FE 2002 1997 (WNY) Arkport/Bishopville (50%) 1998 Arkport/Bishopville (75%) 1999 Arkport/Bishopville (50%) 2000 Arkport/Bishopville (75%) 2001 Arkport/Bishopville (50%) 2002 Arkport/Bishopville (75%) 2003 Arkport/Bishopville (50%) 2004 Arkport/Bishopville (75%) 2005 Family Leave 2006 Olean: Christ (75%) 2010 (UNY) Olean: Christ (75%) 2013 Bemus Point

Anderson, Nola OE FE 2005 2003 (WYO) Davenport & West Davenport 2007 Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial 2011 Rochester West Ave/Rochester Grace 2015 Crossroads District Superintendent

Allen, Robert D. PM 1971 FM 1974 RE 2007 1971 (WYO) At School 1973 Cooperstown 1978 Waymart 1980 Castle Creek 1988 Oxford 1993 Greentown: Hemlock Grove 2002 Lynchburg, VA: Monroe 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Anderson, Robert T. PM 1951 FM 1953 RE 1966 1951 (CNY) In School 1959 Prof. Dept. of Religion, Michigan State Univ. 1966 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Anderson, Theodore C. PM 1975 FM 1982 1975 (FL) At School 1978 (6/1/78) (WNY) Adams Basin; Garland 1985 Amherst: Christ, Associate 1989 Chatauqua: Hurlbut Memorial 2008 Genesee Valley District Superintendent 2010 (UNY) Genesee Valley District Superintendent

Allen, William A. PM 1997 FE 2002 1997 (WNY) Arkport/Bishopville (75%) 1998 Arkport/Bishopville (50%) 1999 Arkport/Bishopville (75%) 2000 Arkport/Bishopville (50%) 2001 Arkport/Bishopville (75%) 2002 Arkport/Bishopville (50%)

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Annandale, Naomi FL 2002 PE 2003 FE 2006 2001 (NCNY) Oswego: First 2008 In School 2010 (UNY) Attend School (Vanderbilt) 2014 Marcellus 2015 Ext. Min.: Dir. of Research & Evaluation at Discipleship Min.

Babcock, Calvin W. PM 1962 FM 1965 RE 1997 1962 (WNY) At School 1965 Batavia, Associate 1967 Niagara Falls; St. Paul's, Associate 1971 Middleport 1976 (2/1/76) Niagara Frontier Community Missions 1988 Lewiston: Meadows 1994 Buffalo District Community Minister 1995 Buffalo: Central Park 1996 North Ridge 1997 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Archer, Voigt D. PM 1956 FM 1960 RE 1999 1956 (CNY) In School 1959 Clockville 1960 Ithaca: State St. 1961 Ithaca: State St. and First (Assoc.) 1962 Homer 1969 Skaneateles 1976 Elmira: Centenary 1983 Sodus 1992 (NCNY) Syr: Bellevue Heights 1999 Retired 2003 (7/1/03-6/30/10) Phoenix 2010 (UNY) Retired 2010 (7/1/10-6/30/14) Baldwinsville Associate

Babcock, Kenneth B PM 1970 FE 1973 RE 1992 1970 (WNY) At School 1972 Swain; Garwoods; Grove 1977 Olcott; County Line 1983 Sanborn 1985 Sheridan 1990 Edwards Chapel 1992 Retired; North Harmony 1998 Wilson: Exley 2002 Buffalo: South Park 2010 (UNY) Buffalo: South Park 2011 Return to retirement 2015 (7/1/15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8/9/15) Buffalo: Ontario St (25%)

Arnold, Neil Lynn PM 1952 FM 1954 RE 1993 1952 (Gen. Conf.) At School 1954 Belmont; Phillips Creek 1957 Fillmore; East Canedea; Hume 1961 Perry 1964 Newfane 1965 (WNY) Newfane 1969 Walworth; West Walworth 1977 East Rochester 1989 Clarence Center 1993 Retired 1995 (10/1-11/27) Indian Falls 2010 (UNY) Retired

Babcock, Naomi B. PM 1985 FM 1988 RE 2014 1984 (WNY) Grand Island: Emmanuel 1985 Forestville; Nashville 1990 Ripley; South Ripley 1997 Warrens Corners 2002 Buffalo Woodside 2006 (8/1/06) Incapacity Leave 2010 (UNY) Incapacity Leave 2014 Retired

Austin, Dale E. PM 1977 FM 1981 1977 (NNY) In School 1979 Bernhards Bay, Cleveland, Constantia 1983 (Oct) Clayton, Depauville 1989 (NCNY) Newfield 1993 Lyons 1996 Red Creek-Westbury/Sterling 2002 Freeville 2010 (UNY) Freeville; Cortland Homer Ave. 2013 Endicott First/Park Terrace

Baez, Wilfredo R. Juan SP 1996 FL 1998 PM 1999 FE 2002 1996 (WNY) SL: Adams Basin 1998 Adams Basin, Rochester: Lake 1999 (NCNY) Odessa/Catharine 2002 Danby Fed. 2005 Gouverneur, N. Gouverneur 2008 Gouverneur, N. Gouverneur & CP Antwerp, Spragueville

2010 (UNY) Gouverneur, N. Gouv/CP Antwerp, Spragueville

2011 North Chili 2014 Binghamton: Tabernacle 2015 Wilmington: Whiteface

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Bailey, Frederick L PM 1960 EUB FM 1965 RE 2006 1960 In School: (Erie) Union Valley 1964 In School: Plum Island, MA 1965 Diamond, PA 1966 Mayville, NY 1969 (Maine) Bethel 1972 Saco 1973 (NNY) Raquette River, Hogansburg 1977 Russell, Degrasse, Hermon 1982 Morristown, Galilee 1985 Westmoreland, Clark Mills 1992 (NCNY) S. Onondaga, Cardiff 1997 Lee Center, Point Rock 2006 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired; Lowell 2011 Lowell

2015 Clark Mills CP 2015 (7/5-9/26/15) Interim: Rome: First Baker, Jane SP 1993 PM 1995 FM 1998 1993 (Troy) SL: Voorheesville 1994 PL: Delanson, Burtonville & Gallupville (75%) (PM: 7/1/95) 1998 Delanson & Gallupville 2000 Clifton Park: Jonesville 2001 Cambridge: Embury, Shushan 2004 Cambridge; Embury & White Creek Supply 2007 (4/15/07) Cambridge & Covered Bridge Circuit 2010 (UNY) Round Lake 2013 UNY) Albany: Pine Grove UMC Barden, Bruce S. PM 1967 FM 1970 RE 2000 1967 (CNY) In School 1969 Lansing 1974 Painted Post 1982 Oneida: First 1989 (NCNY) Mohawk Dist. Supt. 1995 N. Syracuse: Andrews Memorial 2000 Retired *2001 (11/1/00) Caz/Erieville/Nelson Associate 2003 Syracuse: Gethsemane 2005 (05-09) Little Utica 2010 (UNY) Retired 2012 (11/1/12 - 11/30/12) Interim: Little Utica

Bailey, James D. PM 1976 FM 1979 RE 2014 1976 (WNY) At School 1977 Alabama; Basom 1981 Sinclairville; Gerry 1987 Sinclairville Park 1997 (2/1/97) Greater Sinclairville-Pleasant Valley CP; Sinclairville: Park 2009 (1/18-6/30/2009) (WNY) Coord. Pastor for Jamestown Cooperative Parish; Sinclairville: Park 2010 (UNY) Sinclairville: Park 2014 Retired Baird, Larry R. PM 1972 FM 1976 RE 2015 1972 (WNY) Wyoming; Covington 1975 (1/1/75) East Bloomfield; Ionia 1980 Westfield 1986 (1/1/86) Clarence 2003 Cornerstone District Superintendent 2010 (UNY) Cornerstone District Superintendent 2011 Grand Island: Trinity 2015 Retired

Baron, Sara E. PE 2006 FE 2009 2005 Provisional Elder 2005 (WYO) Appointment to attend School 2006 Morris 2010 (UNY) Park Terrace Community 2013 Schenectady: First Barrett, James W. PM 1952 FM 1954 RE 1991 1952 (CNY) In School 1954 Big Flats 1957 Dresden, Milo Center 1961 (Oct.) Clyde 1974 Williamson 1982 Painted Post 1991 (NCNY) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Baissa, Marilyn PL 1996 PM 1998 FE 2002 RE 2013 1996 (NCNY) PL: 75%New Hartford Assist. 1996 (Dec.) PL: 75% Sauquoit Valley 1996 PL; (4/97) Sauquoit Valley (75%) (PM 5/29/98) 2003 Mohawk Valley: Trinity 2004 (1/9/05) Mohawk Valley: Trinity; Coord. E. Schuyler 2010 (UNY) Mohawk Valley: Trinity; CP Clark Mills 2013 Retired, CP Clark Mills 2014 CP Clark Mills/ Hamilton Park

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Barrow, Darryl R. PM 1988 FM 1991 FE 2007 1988 (Meth Ch. in Carib. & Amer.) (9/1/88-8/31/91) Montego Bay, Mt. Ward 1991 (9/1/91-8/31/94) Manchester Circuit 1994 (9/1/04-7/31/96) Dominica Circuit 1996 (AL-W Fla) (8/1/96) OD: Pensacola First 2004 (2/1/05) Frederick: Calvary 2005 (NCNY) (8/15/05) OD: NCNY Conf Dir. of Spiritual Leadership 2007 Admitted: NCNY Conf. Dir. of Spir. Leadership 2009 Crossroads District Superintendent 2010 (UNY) Crossroads District Superintendent 2015 Amherst: Christ

1986 Cambridge & Sushan 1991 North Ferrisburgh; Freeisburgh 1996 Fort Plain and Freysbush 2002 Ravena, Grace 2010 (UNY) Ravena: Grace 2011 Schenectady: Rotterdam 2014 Retired Baums, Roosevelt PL 2006 FL 2007 PE 2010 FE 2012 RE 2014 2006 (NCNY) PL: Cicero Center (50%) 2007 FL: Syracuse: James St; Minoa 2010 (UNY) Syracuse: James St.; Minoa 2012 Syr: James St. & Crossroads Dist. Conn Min. 2014 Retired

Barton, Richard E. PM 1972 FM 1974 RE 2014 1972 (NNY) In School 1973 Clayton, Omar-Fishers Landing 1978 Earlville, Poolville 1980 Sabbatical Leave 1981 (CNY) Phoenix 1990 (NCNY) Clinton 2004 Marcellus 2008 Finger Lakes District Superintendent 2010 (UNY) Finger Lakes District Superintendent 2014 Retired

Beane, Earl R. PM 1964 FM 1967 RE 2006 1964 (WYO) At School 1968 Berkshire 1969 Endwell, Associate 1973 Vestal, Associate 1976 Dir. Adm & Student Svcs, BU School of Theology 2006 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Beck, Helen PL 1997 FL 1999 PE 2008 FE 2010 1997 (NCNY) PL: Lake & River Parish Assist. (75%) 1998 SL: Lake & River Parish Assist. 1998 (1/1/99) FL: Alexandria Bay, Plessis Redwood 2008 Alex Bay, Redwood; coord. Thousand Is Parish 2009 Madrid United, Louisville UCC 2010 (UNY) Madrid United, Louisville UCC 2011 Madrid, Louisville/Waddington;(3/1/11) coordinating pastor Raymondville 2012 (1/1/2012) Madrid/Louisville (75%)

Bartz, Duane M. PE 2006 FE 2009 2001 (WNY) Canadice 2002 Not Appointed 2006 West Webster 2010 (UNY) Middleport 2012 (1/1/2012) (UNY) Ballston Spa 2013 (4/1/14-6/30/14) Medical leave 2014 Personal Leave Bassett, Everett J. PL 1977 FL 1979 SP 1981 PM 1986 FE 1988 1977 (NNY) PL: Burke, Constable (FL 7/1/79) 1981 (CNY) Benton, Yatesville 1986 (NCNY) Union Springs (Yoked) 1989 Liverpool (Assoc.) 1991 Auburn: First 1998 Cicero 2007 Cicero; Supervising Cicero Ctr 2010 (UNY) Cicero; Supervising Cicero Ctr 2011 Cicero

Beeson, John F. PM 1957 FM 1959 RE 1997 1957 (WNY) Indian Falls; Indian Falls Mission 1962 Fairport 1966 (CNY) Syracuse: Erwin 1971 (WNY) Williamsville 1977 Wesley Theol Seminary, Assist to the President 1978 Barker 1981 Greece 1985 Jamestown: First 1990 Buffalo District Superintendent 1997 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Baumback, Alan R. PM 1978 FM 1981 RE 2014 1978 (Troy) Newcomb & Long Lake

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Beman, Larry F. PM 1969 FM 1970 RE 2007 1969 (WNY) At School 1970 Grand Island: Emmanuel 1971 Kendall 1980 Amherst: Christ, Minister of Education 1985 St. Paul's , Jacksonville, FL, Minister of Program 1986 East Aurora, Associate 1988 Portville 1990 Avon 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Bergner, David C. PL 1974 FM 1975 RE 2007 1974 (NNY) Mannsville, Lorraine 1978 Delta 1984 Vernon, Lairdsville 1992 (NCNY) Lowville, Martinsburg 2000 Oswego: First 2001 (5/15/02) Sodus 2004 Sodus; Sodus Point 2005 Camillus: First, Warners 2007 Retired 2009 Vine Valley 2010 (UNY) Vine Valley 2011 Retired

Bement, Betty PM 1995 FM 2000 RE 2010 1995 (NCNY) Appointed to Attend School 1995 (4/26/96) Breesport, N.Chemung LFT 1998 Caton 2003 Williamson 2005 Campbell 2010 (UNY) Retired 2012 (11/25/12 - 12/27/12) Beaver Dams

Benton, Benson A. FL 1952 PM 1953 FM 1957 HL 1967 RHL 1983 1952 (WNY) Holland; Protection 1953 Genesee Conference 1959 Eden 1962 Sanborn 1967 Honorable Location 1983 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Benham, Beth O. FL 1982 PM 1984 FM 1986 1982 Waddington 1984 (NNY) Oswego Center, Southwest Oswego 1993 (NCNY) Marcellus 1996 Massena 2004 Northern Flow District Superintendent 2010 (UNY) Northern Flow District Superintendent 2011 (7/1/11) Gouverneur/N Gouverneur, CP Spragueville, Heuvelton 2013 Gouvernuer/N Gouvernuer & CP Spragueville

Black Jr, J Allen PM 1975 FM 1977 RE 2000 1975 (NNY) Rome: Calvary 1979 Waterville, East Hamilton 1989 (NCNY) (Sept.) Appointed in S. New Eng. Conf. 1998 Appt. to Attend School 2000 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Blair, Ann S. PM 1987 FM 1989 1987 (WYO) Clarks Summit, Associate 1989 Windsor 1990 Scranton Urban Coop Min/Simpson-W Park 1995 Scranton Urban Coop Min/Simpson-W Park/ Court St. 1996 Scranton Urban Coop Min, Dir/Simpson-W Park 1997 Endless Mountains Coop Parish/ Skinners Eddy 1998 Endless Mtns Coop Parish, Dir/Skinners Eddy 2002 Morris 2006 High Street 2010 (UNY) Retired 2011 Binghamton: High Street 2012 Red Creek/Westbury & Sterling

Benjamin, Keith F. PM 1989 FM 1991 RE 2012 1988 (WYO) At School 1989 (1/1/89) Great Bend 1993 Noxen 2001 Wilkes-Barre: First & Abbott 2004 Wilkes-Barre: First & Ashley: Centenary 2008 Carbondale 2010 (UNY) Deposit/Hale Eddy 2012 Retired

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Blair, Robin PL 2003 PD 2005 FD 2007 FE 2014 2002 Empl. By LC: Alton 2003 (NCNY)(7/6/03) PL: Vernon (75%) 2004 PL: Rome:1st; Children's Ctr Common Gd (75%) 2007 PD: Childrens Ctr for the Common Good (50%) 2008 FD: Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;pool Assoc.; Children's Ctr for Common Gd 2008 (1/14/2009) Children's Ctr for Common Good 2010 (9/15/10) Children's Center for Common Good; Finlayson UMC/Sandstone UCC (75%) 2010 (UNY) Children's Ctr for Common Good (75%) 2011 Finlayson UMC/Sandstone UCC, Minnesota Conf./(UNY) Children's Ctr for Common Good (75%) 2012 FD: Cazenovia/Nelson: Common Good Radio 2013 FD: Middlesex/Rushville/Common Good Radio 2014 Interim (11/1/14) Newark First 2015 Marcellus

1964 South Glens Falls & Fortsville 1968 (6/1/68) (Troy) Enosburg Falls & W Enosburg 1971 Johnson 1973 Center Brunswick 1979 Troy: Pawling Ave. 1984 Schenectady: Broadway 1987 Esperance-Sloansville 1992 Appointment in Wyoming Conference 1995 Mendon 1998 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Bouton, David W. PM 1960 FM 1963 RE 1980 *1957 (5/26/57) (WYO) At School 1964 Davenport 1968 Harpursville 1970 Plains-Abbott 1971 Wilkes-Barre: Director of Malabar 1973 West Nanticoke 1975 Peckville 1976 Kirkwood 1979 Leave of Absence 1980 Retired 1987 (1/1987) (WYO) Choconut Center 1990-92 Sanitaria Springs 2010 (UNY) Retired

Bleck-Doran, Theodore L. PM 1972 FM 1974 1972 (WNY) Appointed to attend school 1973 Jamestown First (Assoc.) 1976 In School 1980 Chaplain, Canandaigua Veterans Hosp. 1993 (NCNY) V.A. Medical Center, Canandaigua 2006 Chpln, Jas H. Quillen VA Med Ctr, Mt Home, TN 2010 (UNY) chief Chpln, James H. Quillen VA Med Ctr, Mountain Home, TN

Bouwens, Aaron FL 2003 PE 2003 FE 2006 2003 (NCNY) FL: Wolcott:Faith 2006 Cortland: First 2010 (UNY) Cortland: First 2012 Liverpool & Assoc. Director of Cong. Vitality 2014 Director of Vital Congregations

Block, Suzanne SP 1998 PE 2000 FE 2004 1998 (WNY) SL: Pendelton Cener (25%) 2000 Pendelton Center (75%) 2001 Pendelton Center 2009 (On loan NCNY) Homer: First 2010 (UNY) Homer: First 2013 Olean:Christ

Bouwens, Beth M. FL 2003 PE 2004 FE 2007 2003 (NCNY) FL: Caton 2010 (UNY) Caton 2014 Moravia Christ

Bogue-Trost, Michelle SP 1996 PM 1998 FE 2002 1996 SL: N. Bush (25%) 1996 Drew Theological School 1999 (Troy) Niverville-Chatham Center 2001 Associate, Saratoga Springs 2005 Newtonville 2010 (UNY) Newtonville 2011 Saratoga Springs 2013 (1/1/14-6/30/14) Leave of Absence 2014 Endicott:Central

Bowen, Herbert B. PM 1954 FM 1956 RE 1997 1954 (Troy) At School 1956 (Baltimore) 1957 (Troy) Granville 1961 Glen Falls 1965 Voluntarily Located 1980 (11/80) (WYO) Cooperstown (Readmitted and Transferred) 1986 Cooperstown 1988 (11/15/88) Waverly, NY

Boston, Robert S. P 1962 F 1965 R 1998 1962 Idaho Conference

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1997 Retired *1997 (1997-2007) Westover 2010 (UNY) Retired

2012 Germany Hill/Candor:McKendree Brewster, James N. PM 1962 FM 1964 RE 2002 1962 Central New York Conference 1967 (WNY) Buffalo Wesley Foundation 1972 Buffalo: Kensington 1974 Buffalo METRO Director 1978 (3/1/78) Niagara Falls: St. Paul's 1990 Tonawanda 2001 Retired; Tonawanda 2002 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Bowen, James PL 1985 PM 1987 FM 1991 RE 2003 * 1985 (Troy) Hyndsville & Mineral Springs (PT) 1986 Without Appointment, attending school 1987 At School 1988 At School 1989 Associate, Burlington: First 1994 Vergennes & West Addison 1999 Cobleskill 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Brewster, John N. PM 1958 FM 1960 RE 1998 1958 (WNY) At School 1960 Warsaw 1962 Canisteo 1966 Orchard Park 1976 Rochester: Aldersgate 1981 Batavia District Superintendent 1987 Webster 1998 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Bowman, Leland PM 1962 FM 1966 RE 1989 1956 (WNY) Whitesville; North Bingham 1960 Caton; South Corning 1961 Avon 1962 West Barre; East Shelby 1966 Alden 1969 Newfane 1977 At School 1978 Royalton; South Royalton 1979 Leave of Absence 1981 Bowmansville 1986 Warren's Corners 1989 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Briggs-Harris, Calvin PM 1983 FM 1990 RE 2009 1983 (Troy) Waterford 1990 Cobleskill 1995 Amsterdam: United 2003 Christ Church, Glens Falls 2005 Faith, South Burlington 2009 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Brand, James M. PM 1982 FM 1985 1982 (NNY) In School 1982 (June '83) Norfolk, Raymondville 1986 (NCNY)(Nov) NYWA Assoc. for Admin. & Comm 1989 Sherrill 1991 Sherrill; supervising 1993 Sherrill, Bennetts Corners 1994 Cicero 1998 Canton 2007 Canton; superv. Raymondville 2008 (11/16/08) Incapacity Leave 2010 (UNY) Medical Leave

Brittain, John FE 2010 RE 2012 1970 (P:E.Ohio 1970. F: E.Ohio 1973) 1970 School 1972 Creston-Canaan 1975 Oak Chapel 1976 Bethesda Salisbury Assoc. 1979 Chaplain, Wesley College 1985 Dir., Univ. Chpl Fellowship, Univ of S. FL, Tampa 1987 Chaplain, Univ. of Evansville 1988 (6/7/88) Trans. S.Ind.; Univ. Evansville 2003 (S Ind) on loan to WNY Dean of Chapel & Prof. Religion, Houghton College 2009 (S. Indiana) (1/1/2010)Trans in WNY Dean of Chapel & Prof of Rel at Houghton College 2010 (UNY) Dn of Chapel & Prof of Rel Houghton Coll 2012 Retired

Breunig, Michael PL 2001 PE 2006 FE 2010 2001 (WNY) South Byron (25%) 2005 (10/16/2005) Elba (25%) 2006 Falconer 2010 (UNY) Falconer 2011 Big Flats: Hillview, Webb Mills, South Corning

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Brocklehurst, JoAnne PM 1978 FM 1981 RE 2003 1978 (WNY) At School 1979 East Aurora, Associate 1981 Barker 1983 The Samaritan Pastoral Counseling Center 1988 Bowmansville 1991 Geneseo 1994 Leave of Absence 1995 Ext Min: Dist Counseling Services, Batavia District 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Bruen, Harold W. SP 1968 PM 1969 FM 1972 RE 2004 *1968 (Balt.) SL: Bunker Hill, W.Va. 1969 Bunker Hill 1972 Fairview, Phoenix, Md. 1974 (CNY) Corning:First (Assoc) 1980 Cortland:First 1986 (NCNY) Syracuse:St. Paul's, Onondaga Nation 1988 Syracuse:St. Paul's 1996 Syracuse:St. Paul's/Onondaga Nation 2004 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Brown, Hoyt W. L 1999 PE 2003 FE 2006 1999 (8/1999) West Ohio Conference: Ross Community 2000 Oxford UMC 2002 No Appointment 2003 Commissioned in West Ohio Conference, (WNY) Henrietta: Christview 2002 No Appointment 2004 Transfer to WNY: Faith (Henrietta) 2010 (UNY) Faith Henrietta 2014 Faith Henrietta 2015 Adams Basin/Spencerport/Grace/West Ave (75%)

Buckey, Donald R. PM 1956 FM 1960 RE 1998 1956 (CNY) In School 1963 Assoc. Prof. of Rel. and Chaplain, Bucknell Univ. 1970 Faculty, MacMurray College 1974 Faculty, Mount Union College 1998 (NCNY) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Burdick, William E. PM 1961 FM 1964 RE 2001 1961 (W.PA) At School 1966 Ecumenical Institute 1967 Pittsburgh: Calvary 1971 Homestead: First 1974 Bethel Park: Christ, Associate 1980 (11/1/80) Center 1982 (WNY) Rochester: Asbury First, Associate 1988 Akron 1994 Rochester: Aldersgate 2001 Retired 2006 (11/1-12/31/2006) (WNY) Spencerport 2007 (4/29-6/30/2007) LeRoy/Stafford 2008 (11/16/2008-6/30/2009) North Ontario 2010 (UNY) Retired 2015 (7/7/15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9/6/15) Carlton (25%)

Brown, Patricia L. PL 1999 FL 2000 PE 2002 FE 2005 RE 2015 1999 (WNY) PL: Springwater/Websters Crossing 2000 FL: Buffalo: South Park 2002 Warrens Corners 2006 Niagara Falls: First 2008 (1/1/08) Buffalo: Lincoln Memorial 2010 (UNY) Buffalo: Lincoln Memorial 2011 Elmira Heights: Oakwood UMC 2013 Port Gibson /Newark Emmanuel /Clyde 2014 Tyrone 2015 Retired Brown, Thomas PM 1959 FM 1961 RE 2000 1959 (Detroit) In School 1960 (CNY) Union Springs 1965 Sodus 1971 Sabbatical 1972 North Rose 1974 (Sept.) Exchange pastor, England 1975 North Rose 1981 Auburn: First 1991 Massena 1996 Marcellus 2000 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Burgess Jr, E Clayton PM 1955 FM 1958 RE 1997 1955 Minnesota Conference 1958 (Troy) At School 1959 North Chatham & Niverville 1964 South Glens Falls 1984 Hartford (PT) 1985 Hartford (PT) & Dayspring Counseling Ctr (PT) 1992 Dayspring Counseling Center 1993 St. Johnsbury: Grace 1997 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

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Burlew, Elizabeth J. SP 1997 PM 1998 FM 2001 RE 2012 1997 (NCNY) SL: Apulia, Onativia 2000 Cazenovia, Erieville, Nelson 2003 Cazenovia, Nelson; supervising Erieville 2003 (10/1/03) Cazenovia, Nelson 2010 (UNY) Cazenovia, Nelson 2012 Retired

1982 Cuyler, Fabius 1988 (NCNY) Dryden 1995 Penn Yan 2010 (UNY) Penn Yan 2011 (7/1/11) Niagara Frontier Dist Superintendent Butler, Stephen C. PM 1973 FM 1976 RE 2014 1973 (Troy) Appt to attend School 1974 Associate, Albany: Trinity 1978 South Burlington 1987 Sabbatical Leave 1988 South Burlington 1989 South Glens Falls 2003 Albany/McKnownville 2010 (UNY) Albany/McKnownville 2014 Retired

Burnop Jr, Alan PM 1982 FM 1986 RE 2002 *1979 (CNY) Aloquin, Flint 1982 (school) Aloquin, Chapin 1983 (NNY) North Western, Steuben, Westernville 1987 (NCNY) Watkins Glen, Beaver Dams 1989 Stittville, Floyd 1998 Trenton LFT 2002 (8/1/02) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Cady II, Stephen PE 2008 FE 2012 2008 Kingston (50%) 2012 Transferred in from Kansas E: Rochester Asbury First, Associate Pastor 2015 Rochester: Asbury Senior Pastor

Burt, Guy L. PM 1961 FM 1963 RE 1999 *Wesley/Whittemore Hill North East OH Conference 1961 Erie Conference 1963 (W. PA) Summit 1965 Brownsville: First/West Bend 1968 (WYO) Scranton: Elm Park, Associate 1971 Wilkes-Barre: Parish Street 1979 Wyoming 1984 Sayre 1986 Candor 1994 Endicott: Central, Associate 1999 Retired 2001 Whittemore Hill 2004 Hop Bottom 2006-08 Meshoppen 2010 (UNY) Retired

Caldwell, Richard A. PM 1972 FM 1975 RE 2006 1972 (WNY) At School 1974 Belfast; Oramel 1979 Lakewood 1989 Eden 2006 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Bush, Patricia A PM 1985 FM 1987 1977 (Troy) At School 1980 Withdrew to Join United Church of Canada 1985 Utd Church of Canada Orders Recognized (Prob.) 1985 (Troy) Broadalbin 2003 West Sand Lake: Salem 2010 (UNY) West Sand Lake: Salem

Calos, Laura Schaal SP 1985 PM 1988 FM 1992 1985 (9/20/85) (WNY) SL: Hemlock 1989 Hamburg, Associate 1993 LeRoy; Stafford 2003 Honeoye Falls 2007 Macedon Center/South Perinton 2010 (UNY) Macedon Center/South Perinton 2011 Macedon Center/South Perinton 2012 9/17/2012 - 1/6/2013) Leave of absence 2013 Macedon Center/South Perinton 2014 Waterloo

Butler, K. Wayne SP 1979 PM 1980 FM 1984 *1978 (CNY)(Oct) Northern Cayuga Parish Sterling (Asst.) *1979 In School, SL: Conquest:Countryside 1980 In School, Conquest:Countryside

Campbell, Garry PM 1962 F 1964 RE 2003 1962 (Troy) At School 1964 Hartford & Argyle 1966 (10/16/66) Middlebury, E Middlebury & Ripton 1971 Shelburne

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Carlson, Leland J. PM 1991 FM 1995 1992 (WNY) At School 1992 Belfast 1998 Webster 2010 (UNY) Webster 2015 Shenendehowa

1979 Amsterdam 1985 Burnt Hills 1989 Assist Admin, Troy Conf Geriatric Foundation 1991 Troy: Memorial, Center Brunswick 1997 Interim Council Director 2000 East Greenbush 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Carnie, David E. PM 1976 FM 1981 1976 Scool 1978 Madison, Bouckville 1983 Central Square, W. Monroe 1990 (NCNY) W. Monroe LFT 1993 Onon. Pastoral C.C.; W. Monroe;Costantia 2010 (UNY) W. Monroe; Constantia & Ext. Min. Onon Pastoral Coun Ctr 2011 Constantia/West Monroe/Pastoral Couseling Center Brownell Center for Behavioral Health

Campbell, Richard E. PM 1965 FM 1969 RE 2000 1965 (WNY) At School 1967 Dean, Jr. College, Spartanburg, South Carolina 1969-89 Faculty, Spartanburg Meth College, SC 2000 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Canfield, Anne Bey PM 1988 FM 1990 1988 (WYO) Camptown 1992 Sayre 1994 Family Leave 1995 Owego, Associate LFT 1997 Family Leave 1998 Barton LFT 1999 Barton/Halsey Valley LFT 2000 Waverly, NY 2010 (UNY) Waverly

Carpenter, Gailey PM 1958M FM 1963 RE 1997 1958 (W. VA) At School 1963 (Genesee) Belmont; Phillips Creek 1964 Hornell: Spencer 1968 (WNY) Jamestown: Brooklyn Heights 1973 Alfred; Wesley Foundation 1979 Brockport 1993 Elmgrove 1997 Retired 1998 (3/9-6/30/1998) Kendall (50%) 2010 (UNY) Retired

Capron, Richard PM 1972 FM 1974 RE 2011 2000 (NJ) Delanson 2002 (Troy) Transferred In; Delanson 2007 (onloan NE Conference) Lexington UMC 2010 (UNY) (on loan NE) Lexington UMC 2011 Retired

Carr, James O. FL 1987 PM 1989 FM 1991 RE 2000 1987 (NCNY) FL: Mannsville, Lorraine (PM 6/18/89) 1995 Chemung, Wilawana (PA) 2000 Retired 2001-05 Hicks 2008 (11/6/08) Wellsburg/Lowman 2010 (UNY)(7/1/10-10/1/11)Wellsburg/Lowman 2012 Return to retirement

Carlsen, Fredrick M. PM 1940 FM 1944 RE 1982 1943 (EUB)(Ohio-Sandusky) Leesville, Biddle 1945 (Iowa) Garwin 1946 Cedarville College, Cedarville, OH 1951 (Florida) Tampa: Floral Park 1957 (NY) Warsaw, Attica, Bennington 1959 Syracuse:First (EUB) 1965 Ebenezer, W. Seneca 1968 (WNY) Canisteo 1975 Fredonia, Laona 1978 (NNY) Mannsville, Lorraine 1982 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Carrillo, Rene SP 1994 PM 1998 FE 2002 1994 (NCNY) SL: Yatesville,Friend 1999 Avoca 2003 Elmira:Christ 2005 (7/6/05) Incapacity Leave 2006 Wolcott: Faith 2006 (4/1/07) Incapacity Leave 2010 (UNY) Incapacity Leave 2015 Retired

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Carroll, Dana PM 1985 FM 1989 RE 2011 1985 (Troy) Central Bridge, Barnerville & Grosvenors Corners 1990 Centre Glenville & Galway 1998 Schenectady: Fisher 2005 Rotterdam 2008 Scotia 2010 (UNY) Scotia 2011 Retired

Cauvel, Paul Earnest PM 1951 FM 1953 RE 1991 1949 Bliss: Eagle 1950 Avondale, Chatam, Pennsylvania 1951 At School 1953 Penn York Cooperative Parish 1956 Machias; Sardinia 1961 North Chili 1967 (NNY) Belleville; Henderson 1971 (WNY) Macedon Center; South Perinton 1977 Lakewood 1979 Nunda 1991 Retired; Olean: Christ, Assistant 2010 (UNY) Retired

Carroll, James PM 1984 FM 1986 RE 2007 1984 (CNY) Navarino, Cedarvale 1988 (NCNY) Mt.Pleasant, S.Scriba 1992 Mt. Pleasant, N. Volney 1996 Lyons 2002 Weedsport, Mottville: St. Andrews 2005 Weedsport, Mottville: St. Andrews, Port Byron, New Hope: Midlakes 2007 Retired 2009 (1/1/10 5/31/10) Sodus/Sodus Point 2010 (UNY) Retired

Chamberlain, Carl D. PL 1995 FL 1998 PE 2000 FE 2006 1995 (8/1/95) (WNY) Obi 1996 PL: Collins Center, Perrysburg-Dayton (75%) 1998 FL: Canisteo 2004 Nunda/West Sparta 2006 Warrens Corners 2010 (UNY) Warrens Corners 2014 Amsterdam

Carter, Roy A. FM 1984 RE 2014 1970 (WVA) Deacon 1972 St. Albans: St. Andrews, Associate 1973 (WVA) Elder 1976 Chaplain Intern, Meth Hospital, Indianapolis 1978 Buchanan Counl Ctr, Past Coun Intern, Meth Hspl 1979 Attend School 1984 (WYO) (10/84) (335.1d) Samaritan Couns Ctr 2010 (UNY) Samaritan Counseling Center 2013 Chaplain Elmira & Binghamton Psych Center 2014 Retired

Chaney, Melba Varner PM 1982 FM 1985 RE 2010 1982 Baltimore Conference: At School 1983 Lanham; Ebenezer 1986 (WNY) Buffalo: Lincoln Memorial 1995 Newfane 2002 Hilton 2008 Lyndonville 2010 (UNY) Retired Chapman, Bruce PM 1957 FM 1960 RE 1993 1957 (NNY) Glenfield,Martinsburg,Greig,Otter Ck 1961 (Feb. '62) Earlville, Poolville (Fed.) 1970 (Aug 31) Sabattical Leave (School) Pershing, Morrison, MO (UCC) 1971 Beaver Falls, Beaver Valley at Naumburg 1978 Supt. Mohawk District 1984 Watertown: Asbury 1993 (NCNY) Retired 1993 Raquette River, Hogansburg 1995 (1995-2002) Great Bend 2010 (UNY) Retired

Carver, Sherwood SP 1950 PM 1956 FM 1958 RE 1995 1956 (Troy) Weston & Landgrove 1958 Eagle Mills 1961 Min to Youth, First Community Church, Columbus, OH 1965 South Burlington 1971 Gloversville: First 1975 Voorheesville 1982 Latham 1989 Burnt Hills 1995 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

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Chase, Duane B. PM 1971M FM 1975 RE 2003 *1970 (CNY) Aloquin, Flint 1971 Aloquin, Flint 1974 (Jan.) Syracuse:Onondaga Hill 1980 Ithaca:St. Paul's (Assoc.) 1985 Auburn:Trinity, Troopsville Community 1989 (NCNY) (Oct.31) Missionary Serv Training 1991 Missionary Service (GBGM) 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

2010 (UNY) Retired 2012 (9/1/12-6/30/13) Hudson Falls 2013 (1/1/13-6/30/13) Bolton Landing 2013 (7/1/13-6/30/15) Bolton Landing (25%) Childress, Douglas R. FL 2007 PE 2009 FE 2011 2006 (WNY)(8/13/2006) New Hope Cluster 2007 (5/15/2007) FL: Belmont/Scio 2010 (UNY) Belmont/Scio 2011 Alexander/Darrien/Warsaw Imm. 2012 Alexander 2015 GBGM Missionary

Chatelle, Laura FL 2000 PE 2001 FE 2004 RE 2008 2000 (WNY) FL: Nunda / W. Sparta 2004 Marilla 2006 (7/24/06) Bowmansville/Alden 2008 (1/1/08) Bowmansville 2008 (7/1/08) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Childs, Jeffrey Brian SP 1983 PM 1983 FM 1985 1982 (1/1/83) (Minn.) At School 1983 Lamberton 1988 Park Rapids 1995 Hopkins 2002 (NCNY) Transfer In: Wolcott:Faith 2003 Rome:First 2007 Auburn: First 2008 (WNY) Grand Island: Trinity 2010 (UNY) Grand Island: Trinity 2011 Penn Yan

Chatterton, Richard PM 1960 FM 1962 RE 2002 *1960 At School 1962 (Troy) Long Lake 1964 Warrensburg 1968 Associate, Delmar 1971 South Burlington 1978 Troy, Lansingburgh 1979 Saranac Lake 1986 Cobleskill 1990 Albany District Superintendent 1998 Ravena: Grace 2002 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Cho, Byung Woo FM 1990 1990 (North Arkansas) 1990 (Jan 1) Arkansas Korean Mission 1991 (Nov 1) Florida Korean Mission 1992 Albany Korean Mission; 2005 Transferred to Troy Conference 2009 (346.1 E PA Conf) Lighthouse Korean UMC of Phil 2010 (UNY)(346.1 E PA Conf) Lighthouse Korean UMC

Chesney, John FL 1968 PM 1971 FM 1973 RE 2006 *1968 FL: Burke-Haven Parish, (St.) *1972 Worcester & Riverton (St.) 1974 (3/1/74) (Troy) Swanton & West Swanton 1978 Ticonderoga 1983 Troy, Memorial 1987 South Glens Falls 1989 Greenwich; Centenary 1994 Greenwich/Centenary/Easton/N. Cambridge 1995 Fields of the Lord-Coop Par/Greenwich 1996 Exploring Parish South-Corinth 1997 Southern Adirondack Parish-Coor/Corinth 1998 Alpaus 2003 Broadalbin 2005 Edinburgh 2006 Retired

Christian, Dean PM 1979 FM 1987 1979 (Troy) At School 1984 Schenectady, Stanford 1997 Pastor of Evangelism-Delmar 2003 Family Leave (CC; Burnt Hills) 2010 (UNY) Family Leave Chun, Yohang FL 2003 PM 2009 FE 2009 2003 FL: Alplaus (Troy) 2006 FL: Alplaus 2007 FL: Saratoga Springs 2009 Saratoga Springs 2010 (UNY) Saratoga Springs 2011 Oswego First

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Clark, Douglas A. SP 1984 PM 1985 FM 1987 1985 (WYO) Owego, Associate 1989 Apalachin: First, Associate LFT 1996 Shavertown 2006 Endicott: Central 2010 (UNY) Windsor

Clemow II, Thomas A. SP 1964 FL 1967 PM 1969 FM 1973 RE 2008 *1964 SL: (2/1964) West Exeter *1967 FL: Carley Brook *1968 At School, Sherwood Bayside Charge 1969 School (Peninsula) Sherwood Bayside Charge 1970 At School (Peninsula) Queenstown 1972 (WYO) Sherburne 1976 District Prog Coor, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre 1977 Conf Coun Dir/Dist Prog Coor, Scranton/WilkesBarre 1980 Trucksville 1985 Clarks Summit 1992 Vestal 1996 Oneonta District Superintendent 2003 Oneonta: First 2008 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Clark, Janet B. PM 1985 FM 1987 1984 At School 1985 Endicott: Central, Associate 1989 Apalachin: First 1996 Shavertown, Associate 2004 West Pittston 2006 (2/1/06) Leave of Absence 2009 Children's Home Wyoming Conference 2010 (UNY) Fairview Claypool, Inell R. PM 1988 FE 1996 1988 (New Eng) In School 1991 Haverhill, Mass.: Peoples 1994 Warren: Bristol First 1996 Family Leave 2000 (NCNY) Ava 2002 Transfer In: Ava 2005 Delta 2006 (1/1/07) Delta LFT 2010 (UNY) Delta LFT 2011 Personal Leave 2014 (346.1 Ctrl TX Conf) St. Paul, Georgetown TX (25%)

Cleveland, J Fay SP 1960 FL 1961 PM 1965 FM 1967 RE 2001 1965 (WNY) At School 1966 Belmont 1972 Rochester: Grace 1979 Jamestown District Superintendent 1985 Conference Executive 1988 Conference Council Director 1994 Lockport: Emmanuel 2001 Retired 2003 (1/1-6/30/2003) Interim Amherst: Asbury 2005 (10/17/05-6/30/06) Interim: Lancaster: Faith 2008 (1/1/08-6/30/2008) Akron; (7/1/08-5/31/09) Harris Hill, Bowmansville Assoc 2010 (UNY) Retired 2012 (1/1-6/30/2012) Middleport

Claypool, Lamar W. PM 1988 FE 1990 1988 (N. Ind.) Gary: Centennial 1989 Michigan City: First 1991 Leave of Absence 1992 Special Appointment 1994 (New Eng) (8/1/94) Providence: Trinity 1997 Warren: Bristol First 1997 (1/1/96) Providence: Trinity 1998 No Record of Appt. 1999 Mohawk Correctional Facility 2002 (NCNY) Transfer In: Ava, Mohawk Correct Fac 2004 (7/1-12/31/04) Florence, Mohawk Correct Fac 2004 (1/1/05) Mohawk Correctional Facility 2006 (1/1/07) Mohawk Correct Facility; Delta LFT 2008 (12/1/08) Rome Correct Facility; Delta; Ava 2010 (UNY) Rome Correctional Facility; Delta; Ava 2011 Ext Ministry: Mohawk Correct. & Ava only 2012 (11/19/12) interim Ext Min: Chpln Travis Cty Sherrif's Dept.

Clunn, Steven C. PM 1988 FM 1990 1988 (Troy) North Chatham & Malden Bridge 1992 Gloversville: North Main St. 1997 Appointed to Southern NJ Conference 1999 Schenectady: First st 2010 (UNY) (7/1/10) Schenectady: 1 (9/1/10) Leave of Absence 2011 Ext Min, Coalition Coor for MFSA in Wash DC Cole, Judith E SP 1994 FM 1997 RE 2007 1993 Webster, Associate 1994 Sheridan 1997 North Ridge 2000 Albion 2007 (1/1-6/30/2007) (WNY) Spencerport

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2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

1962 WNY 1963 East Aurora, Associate 1966 Dansville; Sparta Center 1972 Belmont 1975 Disability Leave 1976 Eden 1982 West Seneca: Ebenezer; Calvary 1985 Conesus (United) 1989 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Coller, Harold N. FL 1959 PM 1961 FM 1963 RE 1981 1960 (WNY) FL: Dalton: Brooks Grove 1962 Rushford; Caneadea 1965 Walworth 1969 Perry 1981 Retired 1982-86 Sardinia 1988 Johnsonburg 1991 Elba; South Byron 2002 Covington (part time) 2010 (UNY) Covington (part time) 2011 return to retirement 2013 (1/1/13) Elba

Cooke, David J. Pastoral Record: FL 2008 PE 2009 FE 2011 2008 FL: Belfast/Caneadea 2010 (UNY) Belfast/Caneadea 2012 Findley Lake Cooke, John D. PM 1967 FM 1969 RE 2008 1967 At School 1969 (WNY) Ashville; Blockville 1974 Jamestown: Epworth Parish 1975 Jamestown: Epworth Christ 1981 Rochester: Aldersgate 1994 East Aurora: Baker Memorial 2003 Niagara Falls: St. James 2008 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Collinsworth, Eleanor Gross PL 2008 FL 2010 PE 2010 FE 2013 2008 (WNY) PL: Carlton (50%) 2010 (UNY) FL: Seneca Falls 2014 Bath Centenary Comer, Michael P. PM 1972 FM 1975 RE 2009 1972 (CNY) In School 1974 Cuyler, Fabius 1978 At School 1982 Samaritan Center, Battle Creek, MI 1990 (NCNY) Private Counseling, Battle Creek, MI 2005 Michigan State Police 2009 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired 2013 Police Psychol Mich State Police & Psychologist with Michigan Dept of Natural Resources

Cornell, Virginia PM 1988 FM 1990 RE 2000 1986 At School 1988 (TROY) Windsor 1992 Windsor & Brownsville 1993 Schuylerville & Quaker Springs 2000 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired 2011 Easton & North Cambridge

Connor, Martha PE 2000 FE 2003 RE 2007 * 1 997 (11/1997) Ellenburg: United & Ellenburg Ctr 2000 (Troy) Ellenburg: United & Ellenburg Center & Protestant Campus Ministry, Plattsburgh State U. 2002 Wilmington; White Face Community 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) 2011 Coor Pastor Lyon Mt Chateaugay/Brainardsville

Corretorre III, Daniel A. PM 1979 FM 1984 1979 (WNY) At School, Lysander, Little Utica 1980 At School 1981 (CNY) At School 1982 Odessa, Catherine 1987 (NCNY) Norwood 1997 North Rose 2010 (UNY) North Rose

Connor, Walter G. PM 1953 FM 1955 RE 1989 1953 At School, (Erie) 1955 Summit 1957 Sykesville 1960 Little Valley, New York

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Cotant, William PM 1967 FM 1973 RE 2008 * 1966 Nebraska Conference, School 1967 At School 1968 Student Intern, Alliance First 1971 Chpln Intern, Rush Presb-St. Luke's Med Ctr, Chicago, IL 1972 Clarks-Pierce Chapel 1974 Associate, St. Paul's Omaha 1978 (3/1/78) (Troy) Dir of Camping/Local Church Youth Enabler 1983 Williston Federated 1988 St. Johnsbury: Grace 1993 East Greenbush 2000 Delmar 2008 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

2007 North Tonawanda: First 2010 (UNY) North Tonawanda: First Crowell, Sr, Stephen PL 2007 FL 2010 PE 2011 FE 2013 2007 (WNY) PL: Great Valley, Limestone (50%) 2010 (UNY) FL: Rushford/Centerville, Delevan, Limestone 2012 Cambridge, Greenwich & Ext. Min: Assist to the Pres for Church Relations at United Theol Seminary 2014 Alfred 25% & Angelica (25%) Darling, Robert H. FL 1957 FM 1971 RM 1987 1957 (5/26/57) (WYO) Hornbrook 1960 Kirkwood 1967 Vestal, Assistant 1969 Vestal, Assistant 1972 Unadilla 1979 Whitney Point 1982 New Milford 1987 Retired 1987 (10/1/1987-6/30/1988) Interim: Naticoke 1993 (4/1-6/30/1993) Interim: Litchfield 1998 (7/1-7/31/98) Interim: Choconut Ctr/W Chenango 2010 (UNY) Retired

Covell, Warren PM 1956 FM 1959 RE 1996 1956 (N.Eng.S.) Vernon 1960 (CNY) Ithaca: First (Assoc.) 1962 Ithaca:St. Paul's (Assoc.) 1966 Gorham United 1971 Syracuse:Bellevue 1977 Corning:Grace 1985 Syracuse:James St. 1996 (NCNY) Retired *1996 (Dec - July '97) Newfield *1999-00 Cedarvale 2010 (UNY) Retired

Darnell, Paul R. PM 1971 FM 1973 RE2012 1971 (NNY) Edwards, Oswegatchie, South Edwards 1975 Hamilton 1982 Sabbatical 1983 At School, Chicago Theological Seminary 1985 Onondaga Pastoral Counseling Center 2010 (UNY) Counselor, Hutchings Psychiatric Center 2012 Retired 11/29/12 2013 Pastoral Counselor, Private Practice, Ext. Min.

Crawford, Jeffrey C. PM 1973 FM 1977 RE 2009 1973 At School 1976 (WNY) Arkport 1987 Barker 1991 Olean District Superintendent 1995 Penfield 2004 (on Loan NCNY) Canandaigua 2009 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Davidson, Shirley M. PM 1986 FM 1989 RE 2000 1986 (WNY) Batavia, Associate 1986 (11/1/86) Williston; Alden 1992 Alden 1995 Bowmansville / Alden 2000 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Crispell, Gregory L. PM 1979 FM 1984 1979 (WNY) At School 1980 Batavia: First, Assistant 1982 Salamanca: First, West Salamanca 1985 Carlton 1993 Clarence Center 1999 (WNY) Interim Council Director 2001 Director of Connectional WNY Ministries 2004 Oakfield

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Davidson, Violet A. PL 2001 FL 2004 PM 2005 FE 2008 RE 2014 2001 (WNY) PL: Kennedy (75%) 2004 FL: Kennedy 2005 (11/27/05) Lakewood 2010 (UNY) Lakewood 2011 Lakewood; Ashville 2014 (4/30/2014) Retired

Dearstyne, Eleanor PM 1985 FM 1988 RE 1997 1985 At School 1986 (Troy) Newcomb & Long Lake 1997 Retired: Richmondville & Warnerville 2000 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Deckard, Stephen PM 1970 FE 1972 1970 (CNY) Syracuse: First (Assoc.) 1971 (WNY) Kenmore (Assoc.) 1975 (CNY) Collamer 1982 Williamson 1987 (NCNY) Cicero 1994 Fayetteville 1999 (1/1/00) Seven Valleys District Superintendent 2004 NCNY Director of Connectional Ministries 2010 (UNY) New Hartford 2015 Clifton Springs

Davis, Susan E. SP 1998 PE 1999 FE 2002 RE 2013 1998 (1/1/98) (WYO) Scranton Urban Coop. Ministries/Elm Park, Associate 1999 Christians United Together/Ransom 2000 Christians United Together, Director/Ransom 2003 Endicott: First 2010 (UNY) Endicott: First 2012 (4/1/12) Grace Adven & (7/1/12) Endicott 1st 2013 Retired Davis, Thomas E. PE 1997 FE 2000 1995 (Feb. '96) (NCNY) Brushton, N. Bangor 1999 Malone: Centenary/Constable 2005 Malone: Centenary/Constable; Hospice 2007 Massena: Grace LFT; Hospice 2010 (UNY) (8/15/2010) At School 2011 (9/12/11) Ext. Min: Kaiser Permanente Home Health & Hospice of San Diego

DeGroote, Joseph A. PM 1961 FM 1965 HL 1974 RE 2000 1961 At School 1964 (CNY) McGraw 1966 Delphi Falls Fed. 1967 Auburn:First (Assoc.) 1969 Supernumerary 1974 Honorable Location 1992 (NCNY) (FL) Clayton, Depauville 1993 (Readmitted - FM) Clayton, Depauville 2000 Retired 2003-05 Wellesley Island (summer) 2010 (UNY) Retired

Dean, Robert Alvan PL 2008 PE 2010 FE 2012 2008 (WNY) PL: Canisteo (75%) 2010 (UNY) Canisteo / Andover 2011 Caughdenoy 2012 Caughdenoy / Pennellville 2012 Boonville (11/1/12) 2013 Boonville & New Creations Ministries 2014 Maine Federated

Deichmann, Wendy J. PM 1984 FM 1989 1984 At School 1987 (WNY) Faculty, Colgate Roch Divinity School 1989 At School 1990 Orchard Park 1994 Faculty: Ashland Theol Seminary, Ashland, OH, and United Theol Seminary, Dayton, OH (50%) 2001 United Theological Seminary. Buffalo, NY 2005 Dean, United Theol Seminary, Dayton, OH 2008 (2/25/08) President, United Theol Seminary 2010 (UNY) Pres, United Theol Seminary Dayton, OH

DeAngelis, Barbara PL 2001 FL 2007 PE 2008 FE 2012 2000 (9/17/00-4/30/01) Empl. By LC: Fleming Fed. 2001 (NCNY) PL: Varick (50%) 2006 PL: Varick; Clyde (75%) 2007 FL: Varick, Clyde 2010 (UNY) Varick; Clyde 2013 Varick (75%) LTF

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Delamater, W. Alan PM 1975 FE 1980 1975 At School 1978 (Troy) Albany: Calvary-Pine Hills (St.) 1979 Albany: Calvary-Pine Hills 1985 Associate, Burnt Hills (PT) 1988 Social Worker, Charlton School 1990 Associate, Clifton Park: Jonesville 1993 Charlton School 1995 Schenectady: Fisher 1998 Adirondack District Superintendent 2006 Clifton Park: Shenendehowa 2010 (UNY) Clifton Park: Shenendehowa 2011 Clifton Park: Shenendoehowa 2015 4/6/15 Medical leave

1983 (Troy) Pittstown, Pownal & North Petersburg 1987 Associate, Glens Falls 1989 Leave of Absence 1990 Granville 1996 Poultney and Chpln, Green MT College, VT 1998 Family Leave 1999 Appointed to W. PA 2000 At School 2004 Family Leave 2010 (UNY) Retired Denny, Jacob G. PM 1977 FE 1982 1977 (WNY) At School 1980 Rushford; Caneadea 1984 Ransomville/Fillmore Chapel 2003 Alexander 2007 Alexander, Coord Pastor Warsaw: Immanuel 2010 (UNY) Alexander, CP Warsaw: Immanuel 2010 (11/28/2010) Wolcott: Faith 2014 Wolcott:Faith/Sodus Point

Delia, William PL 2005 PD 2009 FE 2012 2005 (WNY)(8/1/2005) PL: Edinburg (25%) 2006 PL: Broadalbin & Edinburg (75%) 2009 Broadalbin & Edinburg 2010 (UNY) Broadalbin & Edinburg 2012 Broadalbin & Edinburg (75%) 2013 Cooperstown

Derk, David C. PM 1978 FM 1982 1978 (WNY) Appointed to Attend School 1980 Cuba 1987 Springville 2005 Springville, Springville Partnership Ministries 2006 (8/15/06) East Aurora: Baker Memorial 2011 East Aurora: Baker Memorial

Deming, Eileen PM 1977 FM 1981 RE 2009 1977 At School 1979 (Troy) Associate, Schenectady: First 1981 (11/1/81) Waterbury 1986 Champlain: Three Steeples 1996 Granville 1999 Willsboro & Reber 2005 Valley Falls & Tomhannock 2007 (6/1/07) Valley Falls & Greenwich 2009 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Derk, David L. FL 1953 PM 1955 FM 1962 RE 1991 1953 FL: St. James; St. Paul 1954 FL: Oswayo 1955 Erie Conference EUB 1956 Chandler's Valley 1957 At School 1962 Great Valley 1964 Findley Lake 1966 Newark: Emmanuel 1971 (WNY) Buffalo: Cleveland Hill 1978 (11/5/78) (WNY) Buffalo: Cleveland Hill; White Memorial added 1989 Cattaraugus; Wesley 1991 Retired 1991-94 Conewango Valley 2010 (UNY) Retired

DeMocker, Janice PM 1990 FM 1995 RE 1998 1988 (WNY) Geneseo, Associate 1989 At School 1990 Countryside Cooperative Parish: Hemlock, Ionia 1994 Hemlock (25%) 1996 Hemlock, Chaplain, Wesley-On-East (50%) 1998 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Dempsey, David PM 1976 FM 1978 RE 2010 1976 (W. PA), At School 1977 Espyville & Westford 1980 Rheedlen Foundation, Inc., New York, NY

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DeSalvatore, Gregory B. PE 2003 FE 2007 2003 Commissioned 2004 (Troy) Sharon Springs & Ames-Sprout Brook 2006 Amsterdam 2010 (UNY) Amsterdam 2014 Wellsville

1993 Camden 1995 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Dillon, Christopher PM 1977 FM 1980 RE 2014 *1976 (6/1/76) Greensboro Bend, Elmore & North Wolcott 1977 (Troy) Greensboro Bend, Lake Elmore & North Wolcott 1978 Elmore, Worcester & Greensboro Bend 1980 Northville & Edinburgh 1984 Troy: Pawling Ave. 1990 Clifton Park: Exit 8 Ministries 1991 Clifton Park: Family of Christ 1992 Clifton Park: Family of Christ & Porter Corners 1993 Waterford & Clifton Park: Family of Christ 1995 Waterford 2000 Staff, Shelter care, Inc., Akron, OH 2004 Samaritan House for Boys, Stuart, FL 2006 (12/26/06) Leave of Absence 2008 (on loan Florida) Calvary UMC Lake Worth, FL 2010 (UNY) (on loan FL) Calvary UMC Lake Worth 2013 Ext. Min @ Place of Hope & Calvary UMC Lake Worth FL 2013 (10/1/13) Retired

Dewey, Keith M. PM 1954 FM 1955 RE 1990 1949 Tioga, PA 1950 Nelson; Tompkins 1954 At School: Adelphia, Harmony, NJ 1955 (WNY) Alexander; Darien 1959 Niagara Falls: St. James 1964 Henrietta: Christ View 1965 Voluntary Location 1967 Griegsville 1975 Victor (3 months) 1975 Churchville (6 months) 1976 (2/1/76) Honeoye Falls 1986 Falconer: First 1990 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Deyo, Virginia PL 1996 PM 1999 FE 2003 RE 2015 *1995 Associate, Springfield *1996 PL: 75% South Reading: Old Stone Church *1997 PL: Proctorsville & S Reading: Old Stone Church 75% 1999 At School 2000 (Troy) Waits River/West Topsham: New Hope 2002 Associate, Shenendehowa 2006 Granville 2007 (10/1/07) Granville & North Granville 2008 Whitehall & North Granville 2010 (UNY) Whitehall & North Granville & Raceville 2011 Mechanicville/Melrose 2015 Retired; Melrose (25%)

DiLuzio, Diane PL 2005 PE 2010 FE 2012 2005 (NCNY)PL: Hannibal Center/S. Hannibal (25%) 2008 (on loan GNJ) PL: Rockaway Valley, Skylands Dist. (50%) 2010 (UNY) Dolgeville/Oppenheim and Coord. Pastor @ Lassellsville/Paines Hollow 2013 Oxford /McDonough 2015 Oxford/McDonough: CP Smithvill Center Dolch, Arthur PM 1971 FM 1994 RE 2007 1971 (CNY) In School 1973 Liverpool (Assoc.) 1974 (WNY) Rochester: Asbury First (Assoc.) 1982 Sabbatical 1983 (Feb.5 '84) E.Bloomfield 1987 Batavia (Assoc.) LFT 1992 (NCNY) Leave of Absence 1993 (Feb.'94) Jacksonville LFT 1994 Jacksonville; Ellis Hollow LFT 1995 (8/15) Jacksonville LFT 1998 Ithaca: St. Paul Assist. LFT 2006 (8/1/06) Incapacity Leave 2007 (4/11/08) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Dickinson, Allan PM 1964 FM 1966 RE 1995 1963 (WNY) Gainesville, N. Gainesville (School) 1965 (NNY) Black River, Felts Mills 1967 (WNY) Hamburg (Assoc.) 1969 (NNY) Palermo, Caughdenoy, Pennellville 1970 (Dec) Voluntary Location 1975 Fernwood, Dugway, Altmar, Riverside (PL) 1976 Returned to Effective Relation: Fernwood, Dugway, Altmar, Riverside 1977 Clinton 1990 (NCNY) Camden; Supervising Florence

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Dolch, Rebecca W. PM 1976 FM 1980 RE 2010 1976 (WNY) Attend School 1977 Rochester:Wesley (Assoc.) 1980 Leave of Absence 1981 (Mar.15'82) Chaplain, St.John Fisher College 1982 Ionia 1987 Batavia Dist. Supt. 1992 (NCNY) Ithaca:St. Paul's 2008 Sabbatical 2009 Leave of Absence 2010 (UNY) (7/1/10) Leave of Absence (11/1/10) Retired 2011 Ithaca: Forest Home

Durham, David E. PM 1956 FM 1958 RE 1995 1956 (CNY) Wellsburg; Lowman 1957 Morrisville; Eaton 1959 Watkins Glen 1966 (S.Illinois) Chaplain, McKendree College 1969 North Central College Chaplain 1972 (CNY) Cornell University Wesley Foundation 1975 Cornell University United Ministries 1976 Elmira: Christ 1984 Canandaigua 1989 (WNY) Buffalo: Central Park 1995 Retired 1995-96 Buffalo: Lincoln Memorial (50%) 2010 (UNY) Retired

Doupe, Gary E. PM 1965 FM 1969 RE 2005 1965 At School 1969 Endicott: St. Paul's 1970 Peckville 1975 Oneonta: First, Associate 1980 Oneonta College Ministries 1983 (10/83)(WYO) Coventry/Oneonta Coll Min. LFT 1991 Binghamton: Chenango Street/Choconut Ctr 1996 Binghamton: Centenary/Chenango Street 1999 Binghamton: Centenary/Chenango Street 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Earthrowl, Deborah DM1993 FL 1993 PM 1996 FM 2001 1993 (Troy) (9/27/93 FL) Director of Christian Education, Delmar 1994 FL: Salem & West Hebron 2010 (UNY) Salem & West Hebron 2014 CP The Greater Parish: Salem & West Hebron /Cambridge (Embury UMC)/Greenwich (Centenary UMC) & Argyle UMC 2015 CP Greater Parish: Salem & West Hebron/Cambridge (Embury)/Greenwich(Centenary) & Argyle: CP Newman (Shushan)

Drake, Mary T. PL 1994 PM 1997 FE 2003 1994 (NCNY) PL: Syracuse:Calvary (25%) 1995 Syracuse:Christ Community Assistant 1997 Clyde 1999 Disability leave 2001 Syracuse: Christ Community Assist. LFT 2003 Mannsville, Lorraine 2010 (UNY) Mannsville, Lorraine 2012 Mannsville, Lorraine/ cp Martinsburg 2013 Mannsville, Loraine 2014 (11/17/2014) Medical Leave

Easton, Donald PM 1970 FM 1973 RE 2007 1970 (CNY) In School 1972 Wayuga (Assoc.) 1973 Conquest:Countryside 1975 Odessa, Catharine, Cayutaville 1977 Leave of Absence 1978 Rose, Alton 1980 (Jan.'81) Rose 1983 Honorably Located *1985 Elmira:Epworth 1986 (NCNY) Readmitted, Elmira:Epworth, Catlin LFT 1988 Cuyler, Fabius 1989 Fernwood, Altmar, Dugway; superv. Amboy Ctr 1990 Fernwood, Altmar, Dugway 1994 Adams, Sulphur Springs 1998 Lysander, Little Utica 2005 United Oswegatchie Parish 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Drown, Maurice PM 1971 FM 1973 RE 2007 1971 (Troy) At School 1972 Schenectady: Albany Street 1978 (9/10/78) Troy: Christ 1985 Albany: Trinity 2007 (12/31/07) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

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Easttey, Thomas E. PM 1992 FE 1994 1992 (W.Oh) PM: Catawba 1992 (10/1/92) Stratford:St.Paul's 1994 FM: Stratford: St. Paul 1996 Dayton: Grace 2000 (NCNY) (7/15/00) Waterloo 2002 Transferred In: Waterloo 2004 (7/11/04) Waterloo, Clyde 2005 Waterloo 2010 (UNY) Waterloo 2014 Binghamton: Boulevard

Ellis, Allyson M. PE 2009 FE 2012 2009 (WYO) New Berlin 2010 (UNY) New Berlin 2011 Oxford/McDonough 2013 (2/16/13) Medical Leave 2014 Family Leave Elmendorf, Wendell PM 1955 FM 1957 RE 1995 1957 East Harlem Parish, New York, NY 1963 (Troy) Albany: St. Luke's 1969 Essex Junction 1974 Schenectady: Eastern Parkway 1982 Albany: Pine Grove 1988 Gloversville: Fremont 1995 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Eddy, Gail P 1982 F 1986 HL 1997 RHL 2015 1982 (NCNY) In School 1984 Van Etten 1989 North Western, Steuben, Westernville 1990 Leave of Absence 1991 Maynard 1992 Leave of Absence 1997 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location: S. Lewis Parish CC 2015 Retired

Emerson, Richard D. PM 1976 FM 1982 RE 2006 1972 (WNY) Dalton 1976 At School; Dalton 1980 Panama 1984 Avon 1985 West Seneca: Covenant 2006 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Eddy, Steven PM 1980 FM 1986 RE 2014 1980 (W.Va.) In School 1983 Baker 1989 (NCNY) Delta 1993 Scott 1996 Turin, Constableville, Glenfield, Greig 2006 Caughdenoy 2008 Oswego: Trinity; Lycoming 2010 (UNY) Oswego: Trinity; Lycoming 2013 Oswego Center /Oswego Trinity 2014 Retired

Evans, Christopher H. PM 1986 FM 1988 1986 (NCNY) Freeville, Varna 1989 Appointed to Attend School 1994 Minetto 1997 Asst. Prof. & Dir. U.M. Studies at CRDS 2010 (UNY) Asst. Prof. & Dir. U.M. Studies at CRDS 2010 (11/1/2010) Prof, History of Christianity & Meth Studies at BU School of Theology

Eldred, Robert PM 1953 FM 1955 RE 1991 1953 (Virginia) At School 1955 (Genesee) Chaplain, Buffalo State Hospital 1991 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Excell, Charles V. PM 1978 FM 1983 RE 2007 1977 (WNY) Hamlin; Kendall Mills 1978 At School; Hamlin; Kendall Mills 1989 Niagara Falls: First 1998 Hamburg 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Eller, Peggi PL 2008 FL 2009 PE 2011 FE 2014 2008 (WYO) PL: Endwell, Associate (50%) 2009 FL: Mt Upton/Mission Hub Coord/House Ch Start 2010 FL: UNY) Mount Upton & Guilford (PE 2011) 2013 Nimmonsburg 2015 North Fenton/Nimmonsburg

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Farmer, Robert PM 1961 FM 1965 RE 2001 1965 At School 1965 (Troy) Poultney 1967 Associate, Scotia 1969 Waterbury & Waterbury Center 1974 Vergennes & West Addison 1981 Schenectady: Carmen 1989 Sabbatical 1990 Schenectady: Carmen 1999 Newtonville 2000 Gloversville: Fremont Street 2001 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

2012 Oneida: St. Paul's/Coor pastor for Taberg & Lee 2012 (8/15/12) Oneida: St. Paul’s Fellows, Norma Jean V. PL 1997 PE 2002 FE 2005 RE 2008 1997 (NCNY) PL: S. Onondaga, Cardiff, Navarino Assist. (75%) 1998 No record of appointment 1999 PL: (9/8/99-1/1/00) New Hope: Midlakes (75%) 2001 PL: Truxton, East Homer (7/1/02 PE) (75%) 2005 Living Waters Parish: Oriskany Falls, Deansboro, Madison, Bouckville 2005 (10-9-05) Living Waters Parish: Oriskany Falls, Deansboro, Madison, Bouckville, CP Cuyler 2008 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Farrell, Matthew FL 2003 PE 2006 FE 2014 2003 (WNY)FL: Webster 2007 Bergen 2010 (UNY) Bergen 2013 Clarence (PE) 2014 Clarence (FE)

Fenimore, James PM 1991 FE 1996 1991 (Troy) Appointment to attend School 1993 Schenectady: Faith 1997 Troy: Christ 2006 Albany District Superintendent 2010 (UNY) Albany District Superintendent 2011 Saratoga Springs 2014 Ext. Min. Church Consultant for the Samaritan Counseling Center in Scotia NY

Farrington, Penni L. PL 2003 PE 2005 FE 2008 2003 (NCNY) PL: LaFargeville, Omar-Fishers Landing; supervising Stone Mills (75%) 2005 Philadelphia, Evans Mills 2008 Philadelphia, Evans Mills; supervising Black River 2009 Philadelphia, Evans Mills 2010 (UNY) Palmyra, Manchester

Ferguson, Allan J. FL 1987 PM 1988 FM 1990 RE 2009 1987 (NCNY) FL: Palermo, N.Volney 1992 Gouverneur, N.Gouverneur 1995 Beaver Falls, Naumburg:Beaver Valley 1999 (1/1/2000) Homer 2009 Retired (9/6/09) Cuyler 2010 (UNY) Cuyler 2011 Retired

Fassett, Thomas W W. PM 1965 FM 1967 RE 2008 1965 (WNY) Millville 1967 Rochester: Spencer Ripley Assoc. 1969 Rochester Urban Ministry 1973 Xerox Urban Affairs 1975 United States Senate - Special Assistant 1976 Assoc Gen. Sec. - Gen. Bd. of Church & Society 1983 Nat’l Div. – GBGM: Conf. Superintendet, Alaska Missionary Conf 1988 Gen Secretary - Gen. Bd. of Church & Society 2000 (NCNY) General Secretary - GBC&S 2000 (11/1/00) Finger Lakes District Superintendent 2008 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Ferguson, Gene M. PM 1955 FM 1957 RE 1995 1955 At School 1957 (NE Ohio) LaGrange 1961 (Genesee) West Webster 1968 (WNY) Rochester: Trinity 1973 Rochester Urban Ministry 1978 Kenmore 1990 Jamestown: First 1995 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Fellows, Brian C. PL 2004 PE 2007 FE 2010 2004 (NCNY) PL: Pultneyville 25% 2008 Oneida: St. Paul's 2010 (UNY) Oneida: St. Paul's

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Ferrel, Kimberly PL 2008 PE 2010 FE 2012 2008 (WNY) PL: Adams Basin (25%) 2009 PL: Adams Basin / Holley: Disciples (75%) 2010 (UNY) Avon 2014 Avon; Fowlerville coordinating pastor 2015 Avon

2013 Retired 2014 Living Waters Parish 2015 Return to retirement Fitts, Everett B. PM 1954 FM 1956 RE 1985 1954 (WNY) Springwater, Canadice 1956 Clarence 1960 Rush: West Henrietta: Genesee Valley 1968 West Webster 1972 Rochester: Covenant 1979 Batavia 1985 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Fike, Francis G. PM 1955 FM 1957 RE 1977 1955 (NCNY) School; Bowens Corners, Granby Center 1956 School; New Haven, Lycoming 1963 Cornell University, Prof. of English 1968 Hope College (Holland, MI), Prof. of English 1977 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Fletcher, James FL 1981 PM 1983 FE 1986 *1981 (NNY)(Sept)FL: Chateaugay, Brainardsville, Earlville 1983 (NNY) Chateaugay, Brainardsville, Earlville 1984 St. Johnsville, Lassellsville 1988 (NCNY) Leave of Absence 1990 Vernon Center, Knoxboro LFT 2002 Vernon Center LFT 2003 Leonardsville LFT 2010 (UNY) Leonardsville (50%) 2013 Perryville / Peterboro (50%)

Filiatreau, Shirley SP 1992 PM 1995 FM 1998 RE 2003 1991 (NCNY) (Jan.) Empl. by LC: Fosterville 1992 (NCNY) PL: Savannah, Butler, Montezuma; Fosterville 1993 Savannah, Fosterville 1995 Auburn:Trinity 2000 (10/1/00) Phelps United 2003 Retired 2003-07 Phelps United 2010 (UNY) Retired

Flohr, LeRoy W. FL 1960 PM 1962 FM 1971 RE 1996 1960 (Susquehanna) (EUB)- Bryansville 1962 Lycoming 1966 (WYO) West Nanticoke/Ransom 1970 Calvary 1971 West Nanticoke, PA: Calvary 1973 Union Center 1985 Nimmonsburg 1996 Retired 2009 Central Endicott 2010 (UNY) Retired

Finch, Daniel J. PL 1977 PM 1978 FM 1982 1977 (WNY) PL: Allens Hill; Canadice 1978 At School; Allen Hill; Canadice 1980 West Henrietta: Genesee Valley 1985 Rochester: Grace, Associate 1988 Bergen 2007 United Church of Livonia 2010 (UNY) United Church of Livonia 2014 Livonia; AllensHill CP Fischer, Martha T. PM 1989 FM 1992 RE 2007 1989 (NCNY) Attend School 1990 Weedsport, Mottville 1995 Rushville 1999 Rose/Lock Berlin 2002 Sabbatical Leave 2003 Leave of Absence 2004 Canastota, Peterboro, Perryville 2006 Retired 2006 (1/1/07) Peterboro, Perryville 2010 (UNY) Peterboro, Perryville

Fossitt, Vonda PL 2006 FL 2007 PE 2008 FE 2010 2006 (WNY)PL: Rochester: Wesley Assoc. (25%) 2007 FL: Rochester: Wesley Assoc. 2009 Albion 2010 (UNY) Albion 2012 Binghamton: High St / Brookvale 2014 Binghamton: High St

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Foster, Allyn C. FL 1960 PM 1961 FM 1962 RE 1995 1960 (NNY) FL: Belleville; Henderson 1967 (WNY) Barker: Faith 1971 Grand Island: Trinity 1982 Buffalo: Asbury Delaware; Ontario Street 1985 (CNY) Manlius 1989 (WNY) Fairport 1995 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

2009 (11/1/09) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Foster, Marilyn M. SP 1983 PM 1987 FM 1989 RE 2010 1977 (CNY)(Dec) Fleming (Fed.) 1982 Without Appointment 1983 Aloquin, Chapin 1987 (NCNY) Aloquin, Chapin 1989 Ithaca:St. Paul's (Assoc.) 1990 (Oct.) Ithaca:St. Paul's (Assoc.) LFT 1992 Seneca Falls 2010 (UNY) Retired

French, Craig FL 1973 PM 1974 FE 1981 RE 2015 1973 (WNY) FL: OLP: Buffalo: Otterbein 1973 (9/1/73) In School 1976 Genesee Valley 1977 W. Henrietta, Genesee Valley 1980 Buffalo: Woodside 1987 Metropolitan Commission 1994 Geneseo 2000 (NCNY on loan) Camillus: Immanuel 2002 (NCNY Transfer In:) Camillus: Immanuel 2008 Syracuse: University 2010 (UNY) Syracuse: University 2015 Retired

Frederick, Roger L. PM 1997 FE 2000 1997 (WYO) AGAPE Cooperative Parish/N. Fenton 2000 Christians United Together/Newton 2006 Vestal Center 2010 (UNY) Vestal Center 2011 Chenango Bridge

Foster, Myrna PL 1977 FL 1980 SP 1987 PM 1990 FM 1993 RE 2005 1977 (NNY) PL: Bowens Corners, S. Hannibal Fed. (75%) 1978 PL: S. Hannibal Fed. (75%) 1980 FL: S. Hannibal Fed. 1981 Mt. Pleasant, N. Volney 1986 SL: No Record of Appt. 1987 New Hope: Midlakes 1988 Seneca Castle 1988 (Sept. 1) No Record of Appt. 1989 (E.Ohio) Martel 1990 (NCNY) In School 1991 Mexico 1998 United Oswegatchie Parish 2000 Waterville, E. Hamilton 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

French, Vernon C. PM 1950 FM 1952 RE 1991 1950 (New Hamp.) Henniker 1952 Franklin, Tilton 1957 Franklin 1958 Rochester, NH: First 1963 Concord, NH: Wesley 1966 (WNY) Associate Director Program Council 1969 East Aurora 1974 Jamestown District Superintendent 1979 Conference Executive 1985 Akron 1988 Amherst: Christ 1991 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Franklin, Gregory A. SP 1982 PM 1983 FM 1987 FE 2005 RE 2009 1978 (WNY) Buffalo: Seneca Street 1981 Waterport, Kenyonville, Kuckville 1984 At School 1984 (8/1/84) Garwoods, Swain 1985 Hamburg, Associate 1989 Buffalo: Cleveland Hill 1993 Springwater, Webster's Crossing 1994 Orchard Park 2005 Perry 2007 (3/5/07) Perry, Gainesville, CP 2008 Perry

Fribance, Elizabeth W. PM 1978 FM 1980 RE 1986 1978 (WNY) At School; Fowlerville 1979 Andover; Greenwood 1986 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

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Frueh, Henry C. PM 1979 FM 1981 1979 (Troy) Associate, Shenendehowa 1983 Keeseville & Harkness 1988 Williston: Federated 1998 Glens Falls: Christ 2003 East Greenbush 2006 Adirondack District Superintendent 2010 (UNY) Adirondack District Superintendent 2011 Bolton Lndg: Emmanuel & EcoSabbath Min: Ext Min (50%) 2012 (11/20/12) Ext Min Chaplain Hospice of Schenectady & Ext Min at EcoSabbath Min

Geer, David A. PL 1959 SP 1962 PM 1963 FM 1967 RE 2001 *1959 (CNY) PL: 75% Syracuse: Ch. of Redeemer 1960-61 Belle Isle 1963 In School 1964 (Part) Baldwinsville (Assoc.) 1970 Dundee, Starkey 1976 (Sept.) Homer 1983 Lyons 1987 (NCNY) Massena 1988 Massena; superv N. Stockholm, W.Potsdam 1991 Sup't.- St. Lawrence Dist. 1997 Asst. to Bishop; Appt. in WNY 2001 Retired 2001-02 Asst. to Bishop 2010 (UNY) Retired

Fryer, Dale T. P 1994 F 1997 HL 2004 RHL 2015 1992 (WNY) (9/23) Rochester: Seneca 1993 (11/1) Honeoye Falls 2001 (1/3) Leave of Absence 2004 Honorable Location (CC: Roch: :Wesley) 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location (CC: Syr. University) 2015 Retired

George, Loise L SP 1981 PM 1982 FM 1985 RE 1992 *1975 Deaconess Candidate, Puerto Rico *1977 Deaconess (Comm by BOGM), Puerto Rico *1978 NY Conf Diaconal Minister, Hartley House *1980 Diac Min, National Conf of Christians & Jews *1981 Diaconal Minister, Coun of Churches of NY *1981 (8/8/81) (Troy) N Hoosick, Eagle Bridge & S Cambridge 1984 (Troy) Sharon Springs & Dorloo 1987 Castleton-on-Hudson 1992 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Fulton, John W. PM 1963 FE 1965 RE 2013 1963 (W.Pa.) In School 1965 (NNY) Trenton 1967 Willowvale, Sauquoit 1975 (CNY) (Oct.) Marcellus 1983 (Oct.) Leave of Absence 1986 (NCNY) Fulton: First 1993 Syracuse:First 1997 Syracuse:Rockefeller 2010 (UNY) Syracuse:Rockefeller 2013 Retired 2013 Chittenango/CP @ Minoa

Gleason, Janet L. SP 1994 PM 1996 FE 2000 1994 (NCNY) (Sept. 15) SL: Tully Intern 1996 Tully Assist.; In School 1998 South Onondaga, Cardiff, Navarino 2006 Apple Valley 2008 Herkimer 2010 (UNY) Herkimer 2014 Herkimer/ Cedar Lake coordinating pastor 2014 Herkimer 2014 (1/1/2015) Herkimer; CP- St. Johnsville 2015 Herkimer; CP- St. Johnsville & Van Hornesville

Garman, Harold PM 1958 FM 1960 RE 1998 1958 (CNY) In School 1962 (N. Eng.) Malden Cntr (Assoc.) 1964 (Mo.W.) Kansas City: Independence Ave., Dir. Inner City Parish 1967 (CNY) Ex. Sec. Metro., Dir. of Renewal 1970 Ex. Sec. Syr. Metropolitan Commission 1971 Ex. Sec. Syr. Metropolitan Comm.; Oran 1972 Ex.Div. Priority One of Greater Syracuse; Oran 1977 Syracuse:Bellevue 1981 Syracuse:University 1998 (NCNY) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Gleason, Timothy SP 1994 FL 1997 PM 2000 FE 2003 2008 (337.1) NCNY: Oswego First 2009 (NCNY) Transfer In: Oswego First 2010 (UNY) Oswego First 2011 Findley Lake 2012 Friends in Christ, Cuba 2014 Friendship/Cuba

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Goddard, Todd R. PM 1986 FM 1988 1986 (NCNY) Dresden, Milo Center 1989 Canandaigua, Associate 1991 Palmyra 1998 Palmyra, Port Gibson 1999 Disability Leave 2001 (3/19/01) Honeoye Falls LFT 2001 (7/1/01) Walworth/West Walworth: Zion 2003 West Walworth: Zion (50%) 2005 (9/28/05) Transfer to WNY Conference 2005 (12/1/05) W. Walworth: Zion, Alzheimer's Assoc Learning Inst 2010 (UNY) W. Walworth: Zion, Alzheimer's Assoc Learning Inst 2011 W. Walworth:Zion, Alzheimer Assoc. 2012 (1/20/2012) W. Walworth Zion (25%) 2012 W. Walworth: Zion (50%) 2013 E. Rochester/W. Walworth Zion (75%) 2014 ltf: E Rochester / W. Walworth Zion (75%)

Goodell, John PM 1965 FM 1969 RE 2003 1965 (Baltimore) At School 1968 (Central IL) Wesley Foundation 1971 At School 1976 (WYO) Bainbridge 1980 Vestal, Associate 1988 Fairview 1995 Windsor 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Goff, Richelle PE 2006 FE 2008 2005 (NCNY) Oswego: Trinity, Martville 2008 Auburn 2010 (UNY) Auburn

Gottschalk-Fielding, William PM 1990 FE 1992 1990 (NCNY) Trumansburg 1997 Geneva 2003 Lansing 2004 Lansing; Superv. Ledyard 2010 (UNY) Director of Connectional Ministries 2015 Executive Assist. To Bishop/ combined DCM/A2B

Goodrich, Kim PE 2008 FE 2011 2007 (Troy) (9/1/2007) Assistant, Scotia 2008 Waterford & Melrose 2010 (UNY) Waterford & Melrose 2011 Waterford & Clifton Park 2013 Waterford (75%) 2014 Clifton Park /Waterford (75%) LFT

Golibersuch, Matthew SP 1996 FL 2000 PE 2001 FE 2004 1996 (WNY)SL: Silver Springs/Gainesville 2000 FL: Silver Springs/Warsaw: Immanuel 2004 Westfield 2010 (UNY) Westfield 2011 Westfield: First

Gould, Brian FL. 1999 PM 2001 FE 2004 *1999 FL: Voorheesville *2000 Troy: Lansingburgh 2002 (Troy) Albany: Emmaus 2006 Voorheesville 2009 Broadalbin & Edinburgh 2010 (UNY) Broadalbin & Edinburgh (50%) 2012 Chaplain Community Hospice, Ext Min

Gongloff, Paul D. PM 1971 FM 1974 RE 2011 1971 (SNJ) At School 1972 (CNY) At School 1973 Kanona 1974 Fayetteville, Associate 1977 Syracuse: Christ Community 1981 Syracuse: Bellevue Heights 1990 (Transfer in WNY) Asbury First, Associate 1991 Henrietta: Christ View 2003 Rochester: Covenant 2010 (UNY) Rochester: Covenant 2011 Retired

Graham, Nadine R.M. P 1997 FE 1999 1994 Caruthers 1996 Burlingame 1998 Hanford 2000 8/2000 (Â¶337.1 from Cal-Nev Conf) Geneseo 2001 Transfer to WNY; Geneseo 2005 Incapacity Leave 2006 Elmgrove 2007 Family Leave 2007 (1/1/2008) (346.1 Texas) Houston: Christ 2010 (UNY) (346.1 Texas) Houston: Christ

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Grant, Richard E. FL 1944 PM 1948 FM 1950 RE 1986 1944 (NNY) FL: Fernwood 1945 Parish, Dugway; Parish Center 1947 (Genesee)FL: Avon; Fowlerville 1950 East Bloomfield, Allens Hill 1951 Rochester: Grace, Associate 1952 Rochester: Centenary 1956 (NNY) Mohawk, Cedarville 1959 (Genesee) Special Appt: Lancaster Cty Council of Churches, Lancaster, PA 1986 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

1964 Spencerport 1967 Chaplain, Otisville Training School 1971 Chaplain, NY State School at Industry 1991 Chaplain, New York State Division for Youth 1999 (7/31/99) Retired Grinnell, Karen S. SP 1999 PL 2000 PE 2003 FE 2006 1999 (WNY)SL: Alabama, Basom (7/1/00 PL 75%) 2002 PL: Emmanuel: Lockport (75%) 2003 Emmanuel: Lockport 2006 Middleport 2010 (UNY) Appointment to Attend School 2011 Indian Falls (7-1-11 - 12-31-11) 2012 (1/1/12) Indian Falls

Green, James A PM 1953 FM 1955 RE 1989 1953 (Troy) Georgia & St. Albans Bay 1957 Williamstown: Federated 1959 Lyndonville, East Lyndon & Lyndon: Federated 1962 Northfield & Northfield Falls 1966 Green Island & Troy: Levings 1968 Green Island 1970 White River Jct. 1976 Sabbatical 1977 Chaplain, V.A. Hospital, White River Jct. 1979 (4/1/79) Fairlee & North Thetford 1981 (1/1/81) North Thetford 1985 Chaplain V.A. Hospital, Whit River Jct. 1989 Retired 2010 (UNY)Retired

Griswold, Keith E. PL 1997 PE 2000 FE 2004 1997 (WNY) PL: Spencerport (50%) 2000 Spencerport (75%) 2002 (1/1/02) Spencerport (full time) 2004 Harris Hill 2008 Geneseo 2010 (UNY) Geneseo Grossman, William SP 1963 PM 1965 FM 1968 RE 2000 1963 (NNJ) Millbrook 1965 At School 1967 (WNY) Scio, Allentown 1970 (WNY) Scio, Allentown; Friendship 1972 Jamestown: First 1977 Williamsville 1979 (10/1/79) Livonia (United) 1991 Amherst: Saint Andrews 1993 Amherst: Asbury 1997 (3/1/97) Ecum Appt: Longboat Island Chapel, FL 1999 Consultant, Interim Ministries, Florida 2000 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Green, Jennifer L. PM 1998 FE 2002 1998 (WNY) Belfast/Caneadea 2002 Lyndonville 2008 Hilton 2010 (UNY) Hilton Gregory, Amy PD 1997 PM 1998 FM 2001 1998 (WYO) Arts Min Coor, Park Ave. Christian Church 1999 Worship Art & Prog Min, Min Coor Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew 2002 NYAC: East Avenue UMC 2007 Leave of Absence 2009 Greene/Smithville Center 2010 (UNY) Greene/Smithville Center 2010 (2/1/11) Greene

Guariniello, Louis N PM 1963 FM 1965 RE 2003 1963 (TROY) Danville, W Danville, Walden & S Alden 1966 Enosburg Falls & West Enosburg 1968 Eagle Mills 1972 Johnstown 1981 (11/1/81) Associate, Schenectady: First 1985 Ravena 1987 Bennington 1993 West Sand Lake: Salem 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Grimm, Charles B. PM 1957 FM 1959 RE 1999 1957 (WNY) At School 1960 Chaplain, Otisville Training School

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Guiles, Donald PM 1961 FM 1964 RE 2001 1961 (CNY) In School 1962 Shortsville 1964 (NNY) Delta 1968 (CNY) Chaplain: US Air Force 1971 S. Otselic 1973 Supernumerary 1974 Watkins Glen, Beaver Dams 1974 (12/15) Honorable Location 1977 (CNY) LP: Cicero Center; (Oct.) Oran 1977 (Oct.) Oran 1978 Oran; New Woodstock 1979 Oran 1981 (12/31) Discontinued 1988 (NCNY)(Mar.'89) Pultneyville, Sodus Pt (Moravian) 1990 Readmitted (PM): Pultneyville, Sodus Point 1995 Elmira Heights:Oakwood 1998 Elmira Heights: Oakwood; Elmira: Epworth 2001 Retired *2003 Elmira: Westside 2005 Elmira: Westside, Elmira:Epworth 2010 (UNY)(7/1/10-11/14/11) Elmira: Westside 2013 (9/1/2013) Beaver Dams /Corning Grace 2015 Beaver Dams (25%)

1987 Enosburg Falls & West Enosburg 1996 Rutland 2007 Burnt Hills 2010 (UNY) Burnt Hills 2012 Gloversville:Foot Hills Hadley, Helen J. FL 2002 PE 2003 FE 2006 RE 2015 2002 (NCNY) (9/1/02) FL: United Oswegatchie Parish 2005 Dexter, Brownsville 2008 Butler, Countryside, Montezuma, Victory 2009 (on loan to WNY) Eden 2010 (UNY) Eden 2015 Retired Hagy Jr, Arthur PM 1954 FM 1957 RE 2000 1954 (Troy) No Appointment, At School 1956 At School 1957 Esperance & Sloansville 1960 (10/15/60) Granville 1962 Granville & Rupert 1967 Albany: Calvary 1967 (10/15/67) Calvary, Pine Hills & Calvary, Delaware Ave. 1972 Schenectady, Trinity 1976 Glens Falls: Christ 1985 Delmar 1992 Superintendent, Embury District 2000 Retired Troy: Center Brunswick 2010 (UNY) Troy: Center Brunswick

Gutekunst Jr, Gurney FM 1964 RE 1988 1964 NY Conference 1967 (6/1/67) (Troy) Glens Falls: Christ 1976 Sabbatical 1977 Assoc, Prof., N Ctry Comm Coll, Saranac Lk, NY 1985 Leave of Absence 1988 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Hakes, Gary FL 1957 PM 1959 FM 1962 RE 1998 *1954 (Mo.) Kearney, Holt *1957 (Gen.) FL: Knoxville, Austinburg 1959 Knoxville, Austinburg 1960 In School (Supplied Takoma Park:Grace, Md. 1962 (CNY) Syracuse: Woodlawn 1968 Syracuse:Gethsemane 1972 Corning:Grace 1977 Seneca Falls 1984 Syracuse:St.Paul's, Onondaga Nation 1986 (NCNY) Phelps (United) 1993 Cazenovia, Nelson, Erieville 1995 Syracuse:West Genesee 1998 Retired 1998-00 Camillus:Immanuel Assoc. 2010 Retired

Guy, Mary PL 1996 SP 1998 PE 2000 FE 2003 RE 2011 *1995 (NCNY) (Aug. 15) Ellis Hollow (empl.) 1996 PL: Ellis Hollow (75%) 1997 SL: Ellis Hollow; Harmony 1998 Harmony 2000 Lowville, Martinsburg 2004 Potsdam 2007 Wolcott: Faith 2010 (UNY)Wolcott: Faith 2010 (12/31/10) Retired Hackett Jr, Edward A PM 1982 FM 1986 1982 (Troy) Appt to attend School 1983 N Hero, Grand Isle, Isle LaMotte & S Alburg

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Hale, Jeffrey PL 1982 PM 1993 FE 1995 1982 PL: Lockwood 1983 (9/1/83) Withdrew (75%) 1987 (WYO) PL: Hornbrook (75%) 1990 FL: Scranton Urban Ministries/Providence 1993 Scranton Urban Ministries/Providence 1995 Northern Otsego Cooperative Parish/Cooperstown 1997 Northern Otsego Coop Parish Dir/Cooperstown 2001 Endicott: Central, Associate 2003 Hancock: Emory 2005 Norwich: Broad Street 2010 (UNY) Norwich: Broad Street 2012 (1/1/2012-6/30/2012) Sabbatical Leave 2012 Clinton

2010 (UNY) Gloversville/North Main Street Handy, David PM 1979 FM 1982 RE 2006 1979 (Troy) At School 1980 Associate, Plattsburgh 1981 Cambridge & Shushan 1986 Rensselaer: Broadway & First 1988 Johnstown 1995 Cobleskill 1999 Schenectady: Carman 2006 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Hansen, Roy E. PM 1969 FM 1972 RE 2011 1969 (Det.) In School 1971 (CNY) Syracuse:First (Assoc.) 1973 Dryden 1979 Clay:Trinity 1985 Sabbatical 1986 (NCNY) Chaplain, Hartford Hospital 1987 Dir. of Pastoral Serv., Robert Packer Hospital 1993 Dir. Pastoral Serv., R. Packer Hosp.; South Corning 1997 Dir. of Pastoral Services, R. Packer Hosp. 2004 Dir. Of Pastoral Care, Arnot Ogden Medical Ctr 2010 (UNY) Dir. of Pastoral Care, Arnot Ogden Med Ctr 2011 Retirement

Hale, Nancy PL 10/1/98 FL 2001 PE 2009 FE 2010 1998 (WYO) (10/1/1998) PL: Milford (75%) 2001 FL: AGAPE Coop. Parish/Harpursville 2002 Incapacity Leave 2008 Norwich: Broad Street, Associate 2010 (UNY) Norwich: Broad Street, Associate 2012 (1/1/2012) Norwich: Broad St Haley, Patrick PM 1974 FM 1976 RE 2004 1974 (CNY) In School 1975 Manchester 1977 Chaplain, US Air Force 2002 (NCNY) Elmira: Centenary, Webb Mills 2004 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Hanson, Natalie A. PM 1977 FL 1985 PM 1988 FE 1996 1977 (WNY) Attend School 1980 Hemlock, Conesus (United) 1984 Pendleton Center 1985 FL: West Henrietta: Genesee Valley 1988 Rochester: West Avenue 1993 Union Hill; Rochester: Lake 1998 Rochester: Covenant 2003 Niagara Frontier District Superintendent 2010 (UNY) Niagara Frontier District Superintendent 2011 Jamestown: Christ First

Hall, Russell C. PM 1970 FM 1973 RE 2012 1970 (CNY) In School 1972 Port Byron 1974 Port Byron, Auburn: Wall St. 1979 Syracuse:Rockefeller 1986 (NCNY) Syracuse:Rockefeller 1997 (NCNY) Liverpool 2010 (UNY) Liverpool 2012 Retired

Harding, Olu W. PL 2000 PE 2002 FE 2005 RE 2015 2000 (WYO) PL: Davenport (75%) 2002 Vestal: Calvary 2007 Elm Park (NY) 2010 (UNY) Oneonta: Elm Park 2015 Retired

Hamm, Christopher PL 1995 FL 1996 PM 1997 FE 2000 1995 (TROY)PL:75% N. Bush & Assoc. Gloversville/N. Main 1996 FL: Fonda-Fultonville & Fort Hunter 1999 (Troy) Fonda-Fultonville & East Stone Arabia 2000 Clifton Park: Shenendehowa 2002 Gloversville/North Main Street

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Harding, W. Lea PM 1997 FE 1999 1997 (WYO) Saint Paul's/Campville 1999 Dir Pastoral Care Hilltop Chpln UMH, Hilltop 334.1a 2010 (UNY) Dir Pastoral Care Hilltop Chpln UMH, Hilltop

Harris, Pamela J. PM 1980 FE 1984 1980 (Penin-Del) Whaleysville 1983 Denton:St. Juke's (Assoc.) 1986 Cheswold 1988 Assoc. Council Director - Drayton Retreat Center 1991 Assoc. Council Director - Spiritual Formation 1992 (426.1) (6/1/93) NCNY: Dir. CCRM 1996 (NCNY) Dir. of CCRM 1998 (1/1/99) Sabbatical 1999 (1/1/00) Leave of Absence 2003 (12/2/03) Ext Min: Run River Enterprises 2010 (UNY) Extension Ministry: Run River Enterprises

Hardman, Glen T. PM 2001 FE 2003 2000 (WNY) (OE American Baptist) West Valley: St. Paul's (75%) 2001 West Valley: St. Paul's 2006 Eden 2009 North Ontario 2010 (UNY) North Ontario 2014 Jordan

Harrison, Mark C. PM 1981 FM 1985 1981 (CNY) In School 1983 Pultneyville, Sodus Point 1988 (NCNY) (Feb.15,'89) Brewerton 1997 Jamesville Community 2010 (UNY) Jamesville Community

Harrington, Richard W. SP 1955 PM 1959 FM 1961 RE 1994 1955 (WNY) Galeton, PA 1959 At School 1961 Amherst: Christ, Associate 1962 Brockport 1965 Farmers in World Affairs 1966 Rochester: Spencer Ripley 1969 Amherst: Trinity 1974 Rochester District Superintendent 1980 Amherst: Christ 1988 Pendleton Center 1990 Lockport: Emmanuel 1994 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Hart, William G. PM 1961 FM 1966 RE 1990 Eff. 1999 RE 2008 1962 (NNY) Assoc. Ilion 1964 In School 1966 Raquette River, Hogansburg 1970 (Oct.) Canton 1978 Minister in Higher Education 1982 (CNY) Ovid (Fed.) 1986 (NCNY)(July 15) W. Stockholm, Parishville LFT 1990 Retired *1996 DeKalb, DeKalb Junction 1999 (Ret. To Eff. Rel.) DeKalb, DeKalb Junc. LFT 2000 DeKalb/DeKalb Junc/Russell/Degrasse/Hermon LFT 2003 DeKalb/DeKalb Junc/Russell/Degrasse/Hermon/ Edwards/S Edwards 2008 Retired - DeKalb/DeKalb Junc/Russell/Degrasse/ Hermon/ Edwards/S Edwards 2010 (UNY) Seven Steeples Coop Parish: DeKalb, DeKalb Junc/Russell/Degrasse/Hermon/Edwards/S Edwards 2012 Retired

Harris, Linda J. PL 1987 PM 1988 FE 1990 RE 2014 1987 (NCNY)(July-Sept.)PL: Westdale Fed. (25%) 1988 Sterling, Martville, Bethel 1993 Ogdensburg; United Oswegatchie Parish 1997 Norwood 2001 Living Waters Parish [Oriskany Falls/Bouckville/Madison/Deansboro} 2005 Sandy Creek; Ellisburg 2007 Three River Valleys Parish (Barnes Corners, Beaver Falls, Carthage, Champion, Great Bend: Woodworth Memorial, Naumberg: Beaver Valley) 2010 (UNY) Three River Valleys Parish (Barnes Corners, Beaver Falls, Carthage, Champion, Great Bend: Woodworth Memorial, Naumberg: Beaver Valley) 2014 (1/1/2015) Retirement 2014 (1/1/15 - 6/30/25) Three River Valley Parish 2015 (7/1/15) return to retirement

Harvey, Mark S. PM 1970 FM 1974 RE 2005 1970 (WYO) At School 1974 Ministry with Jazz Arts Community, Boston 1999 Ministry with jazz Arts Community, Boston 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

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Havens, L Bradley PM 1942 FM 1945 RE 1981 1941 (Indiana) Lanesville 1942 (New Jersey) Almonesson 1943 (WYO) Montdale 1946 Lake Ariel 1950 Dunmore 1957 Binghamton: Boulevard 1963 Endicott: Central 1970 Sabbatical 1971 Windsor 1974 Binghamton: High Street 1978 Binghamton: Ogden 1981 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Hays, David PL 1988 SP 1991 PM 1992 FE 1996 1988 (NCNY)(June'89) PL: Homer (Assist.) (50%) 1990 SL: Homer (Assist.) (75%) 1990 (Sept.) No Appointment 1990 (1/15/91) New Hope:Midlakes 1992 McGraw, Blodgett Mills 1993 McGraw 1996 (June '97) Elmira:Centenary, Webb Mills 2002 Moravia 2010 (UNY) Moravia; CP at New Hope:Mid-Lakes 2014 Pulaski: Park Hays, Robyn L. PM 1994 FM 1988 1994 (NCNY) North Syracuse Assoc. 1995 Horseheads (Assoc.) 1999 Pennellville 2003 Trumansburg 2006 New Hope: Mid-Lakes LFT 2009 (5/1/2010) Family Leave 2010 (UNY) Family Leave 2015 Amboy Center (25%)

Haverkamp, Keith SP 1983 PM 1985 FE 1987 RE 2014 *1983 (CNY) N. Syracuse (Asst.) 1985 Elmira:Westside 1987 (NCNY) Elmira:Westside 1990 Oneida: First 1993 Elmira:Centenary, Webb Mills 1996 (4/1/97) Spirit Venture Min. 1997 (Nov.) Cazenovia, Erieville, Nelson 1998 Ext. Min. Norris Religious Fellowship 2010 (UNY) Norris Religious Fellowship TN 2014 Retired 3/15/15 Hayes, Charles Edward PM 1986 FM 1991 1986 (Troy) At School 1987 Clifton Park 2001 South Bethlehem 2010 (UNY) South Bethlehem 2012 (5-1-12Medical leave

Hazlett, F Ray FL 1958 PM 1959 FM 1963 RE 1996 1958 (Genesee Conf) FL: Angelica, Birdsall, West Almond 1960 Delevan, Yorkshire 1964 Jamestown: Brooklyn Heights 1967 (WNY) Wesley Foundation at Alfred, Alfred 1970 Lyndonville 1980 Williamsville 1991 Amherst: Trinity 1996 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Haynes, Charles PM 1978 FM 1985 RE 2001 *1978 (1/1/78) Danville, West Danville, Walden & South Walden 1983 (Troy) Milton Federated 1987 Troy, Memorial 1991 Albany, Calvary Pine Hills 1993 Albany: Calvary-Pine Hills & Albany: Calvary- St. Luke's 1995 Albany: The Emmaus Parish 1998 Centre Glenville & Galway 1999 Leave of Absence 2001 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Heiss, Stephen R. PM 1974 FM 1978 RE 2014 1974 (WYO) At School 1976 Schenevus 1978 Endicott: Central, Associate 1984 Clarks, Green 1988 Norwich 1996 Sabbatical 1997 Oneonta: Elm Park 2000 Binghamton: Tabernacle 2010 (UNY) Binghamton: Tabernacle and CentenaryChenango Street 2012 Binghamton: Tabernacle 2014 Retired

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Heitzenrater, W Drew PM 1967 FM 1969 RE 2007 1967 (W.PA) At School 1969 (WNY) Clymer, North Clymer 1973 Springville 1983 Hamburg 1991 Amherst: Christ 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

2010 (UNY) Attend School (George Fox Evangelical Seminary, Tigard OR) 2015 Lowville/Beaver Falls (75%) Hess, Douglas E. PL 2007 PE 2010 FE 2013 * 2006 (WNY) Fowlerville 2007 Churchville (25%) 2009 Churchville (25%), St. John's Home Chaplain 2010 (UNY) Churchville / St. John's Home Chaplain (75%) 2015 Churchville (25%)

Heleine, Fred FL 1960 PM 1962 FM 1965 RE 2005 1960 FL: Hettick Scottville-Illinois Great River 1962 Central Illinois Conference 1965 (5/1/65) (Troy) Albany District Missionary 1972 Sabbatical 1973 Director, South Mall Towers 1976 Dept of Field Work & Church Extension, BGOM 1978 Field Representative, National Division BGOM 1985 (11/1/85) Assis Ad, Pitman Manor, UM Homes NJ 1987 Administrator, Asbury Manor, UM Homes of NJ 1995 Field Rep Cong Dev, Prog Mgmt Unit, BGOM 1996 Exec Director, The House of the Good Shephard 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Higgins, Kent PM 1981 FE 1984 1981 Virginia Conference 1982 (Troy) Berlin & Grafton 1985 School 1994 University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 2010 (UNY) Chaplain: Utd Christian Fdtn, Amherst, MA Hill, Dean E. PM 1952 FM 1954 RE 1991 1952 (CNY) School 1954 Freeville, Ellis 1957 Freeville, Ellis, Varna 1958 Elmira:Westside 1962 Weedsport, Brick Church 1966 Sabbatical 1967 Clifton Springs 1969 Supernumerary (Honorable Location) 1974 Retired *1974 Lyons, Lock Berlin (Assoc:) 1981 Effective: (NNY) Parish, West Amboy 1985 Adams, Sulphur Springs 1991 (NCNY) Retired 1991-93 Painted Post 2010 (UNY) Retired

Hemstreet, Frances K. PM 1980 FM 1983 1980 (WNY) PM: In School 1981 Hamburg Assoc. 1982 Hamburg 1983 FM: Hamburg 1985 Buffalo Street 1986 Kennedy 1990 Jasper Fed. 1995 (8/25/95) Alfred 2000 (On loan NCNY) Beaver Falls, Naumburg: Beaver Valley 2003 (NCNY Transfer In) Beaver Falls, Carthage 2005 Three River Valley Parish: Beaver Falls, Carthage, Champion, Naumburg: Beaver Valley 2007 Harrisville, Natural Bridge (75%) LFT 2010 (UNY) Harrisville, Natural Bridge (75%)LFT

Hill, Robert A. PM 1979 FM 1981 FE 1998 1978 (CNY) Ithaca: Forest Home 1981 At School 1984 Syracuse: Erwin 1995 Appointed in WNY: Rochester: Asbury First 1998 (5/15/98) (WNY) Rochester: Asbury First 2006 Dn of Marsh Chapel, Prof. of Pastoral Theology, University Chaplain; BU 2010 (UNY) Dean of Marsh Chapel, Prof. of Pastoral Theology, University Chaplain; BU

Herrmann, David B. SP 1992 PM 1994 FE 2000 1991 Aloquin, Chapin Assist. (empl.by local church) 1992 (NCNY) St.LP: Aloquin, Chapin 1994 Aloquin-Flint, Chapin 2001 Palmyra, Port Gibson LFT 2007 Appt to Attend School 2008 Attend School

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Hipes, Anthony G. PL 1996 PM 1998 FE 2002 1996 (WYO) PL: Damascus (75%) 1998 Damascus LFT (50%) 1999 Gospel Hills Coop. Parish, Director/Afton 2004 Boulevard 2010 (UNY) Boulevard 2011 Binghamton: Boulevard 2012 Medina

1982 Sterling, Martville, Bethel 1985 Tyrone 1992 (NCNY) Williamson 2002 (5/15/03) Cortland:First 2006 Pulaski 2010 (UNY) Pulaski & coord pastor @ Christ Church Parish (Altma/Dugway/Fernwood) 2014 Liverpool Homer, Wenona C. PM 1982 FM 1986 RE 1988 1982 (CNY) In School, Oran 1984 Skaneateles 1988 (NCNY) Retired *1988 Baldwinsville (Assist.) *1989 Baldwinsville (Assist.); Fleming, Half Acre *1990 Baldwinsville (Assist.); CP Auburn: Wall Street 1991 Baldwinsville (Assist.) 1992 Westmoreland, Clark Mills 2010 (UNY) Retired

Hoff, Donald R. PM 1962 FM 1964 RE 2003 1962 (N.Y.E.) In School 1963 Monroe East Village 1966 (CNY) Elmira:First (Assoc.) 1968 Elmira:Christ's (Assoc.) 1969 Metro Interchurch Agcy of Chemung Valley 1970 NYS Division of Youth 1981 NYS Division of Youth, Webb Mills 1990 (NCNY) NYS Div. of Youth; Webb Mills; Wellsburg, Lowman 1993 Elmira:Riverside; Wellsburg, Lowman 1997 Elmira: Riverside 2003 Retired 2003-06 Elmira: Riverside 2010 (UNY) Retired

Horner, David J. PM 1967 FM 1968 RE 1996 1967 (WNY) Spencerport 1970 Hilton 1977 Newfane 1986 Macedon Center; South Perinton 1988 Oakfield; Elba 1989 Oakfield 1993 Colden; Orchard Park: Emmanuel 1996 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Hoffman, Ronald PM 1966 FM 1970 RE 2001 1966 (CNY) In School 1969 Clifton Springs 1975 Canastota: United 1979 Syracuse: Gethsemane 1985 Clay:Trinity 2001 (NCNY) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Horrell, Dana PM 1981 PL 1989 FL 1990 PM 1992 FM 1994 FE 1997 1981 (Jan.'82) (S.IL) In School 1982 (New Hamp) Peterborough 1982 (Jan.'83) FL: Peterborough 1983 In School 1983 (Jan.'84) PM 1984 (S.IL) Shiloah 1985 In School 1986 (NCNY) Bethel 1986 (Oct) In School 1987 (Jan.'88) (N.IL) Brookfield Community 1989 PL: Brookfield Comm. (75%) 1989 (Jan.'90') No Appointment 1990 FL: Brookfield Comm. 1991 (NCNY) PM: S. Onondaga, Cardiff 1992 Eco-Justice Project LFT 1995 Ithaca:St. Paul's Interim Pastor of Visitation LFT 1995 (1/1/96) Center for the Environment 1997 Trumansburg

Holder, Patrick FL 1989 PM 1996 FE 2005 RE 2008 *1988 (NCNY) FL: Liverpool (Assist.) 1989 Parish, West Amboy 2001 Elmira Heights: Oakwood 2006 Elmira Heights: Oakwood; CP Elmira: Epworth 2008 (1/31/09) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired 2011 7/1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7/6 2011 Cohocton & North Cohocton 2011 (10/1/11) Wellsburg 2012 Wellsburg & South Corning 2013 (11/30/13)South Corning; Wellsburg closed Homan, Brian S. L 1980 SP 1982 PM 1983 FE 1985 1980 (CNY) Sterling, Martville, Victory

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1999 Appointed to Attend School 2000 (10/1/00) McGraw 2002 Appointed to Attend School 2004 (12/1/04) Clay: Trinity, Phoenix LFT (25%) 2005 Global Disciple, Inc. 2005 (11/6/05) Auburn:Trinity; Global Disciple 2008 Jordan; Camillus: First 2009 Jordan 2010 (UNY) Jordan 2013 Jordan Ext Min Exec Dir of Ctr for Cong in Public Life at CRCDS (50%) 2014 Ext Min: Exc Dir, Ctr for Cong in Public Life CRCDS

1987 (WNY) Friendship 1991 Holley: Disciples 1996 Hilton 2000 Genesee Valley District Superintendent 2008 Rochester: Wesley 2010 (UNY) Retired 2013 CP Warsaw Immanuel & North Gainesville 2014 Alabama Basom Hubbard, Janet PM 1989 FM 1994 FE 2007 1984 Salisbury, NC (Co-Director of Northeast Community Mission) 1987-90 Highland Park, NJ: Trinity, Assistant Pastor 1989 W. NC 1990-91 Sayreville, NJ ¶426.1 888 BOD) 1991 (10/91) Winfield Comm UMC ¶426.1 "08" BOD) 1992 (9/92) Chicago, IL: Joyce (¶426.1 "08" BOD) 1994 Buffalo: University (¶426.1 "08" BOD) 1995 (WNY) Bflo: University 1996 (3/1/96) Buffalo: Central Park 2001 Amherst Trinity 2006 (8/7/06) Family Justice Center of Erie County 2007 Hope of Niagara County 2010 (UNY) Hope of Niagara County 2012 Hamburg Presbyterian Church 2014 Orchard Park

Hoskins, Herbert FL 1951 PM 1953 FM 1956 RE 1990 *1949 (Troy) Williamstown, VT *1951 FL: Brewerton 1953 Lawrence,MA 1953 (CNY) In School 1955 Lysander, Little Utica 1957 Blossburg 1960 Wesley Fdn., Alfred U. 1963 Elmira:Riverside 1970 Cicero 1978 Syracuse:W.Genesee 1985 Newark:First 1990 (NCNY) Retired 1990 (7/1/90-9/1/04) Kirkville 2010 (UNY) Retired

Hudson, Bryant T. PM 1982 FM 1986 RE 1997 1980 (Troy) Old Forge: Stewart Memorial 1981 Old Forge: Stewart Memorial/Moosic 1982 Old Forge: Stewart Memorial/Moosic 1985 Director Pastoral Care, Homes for the Aging 1989 Apalachin: Park Terrace 1996 (10/6/96) Chpln, Hilltop/Elizabeth Church Manor 1997 Retired 1998 (1/1/98-1/28/99) Chpln, Elizabeth Church Manor 2000 (1/3-6/30/2000) Interim: Lounsberry 2000 (9/1/00 – 6/30/02) Endwell: Associate 2010 (UNY) Retired

Howe, Alan G. PM 1979 FE 1984 1979 (WNY) In School 1982 Frewsburg: Weidler Memorial, Wheeler Hill 1986 Henrietta: Christ View 1991 Filmore, Hume 1995 Hornell 2002 (NCNY) Transfer In: New Church Development 2005 Brewerton 2009 Rome: First 2010 (UNY) Rome: First 2015 Eden

Humphrey-Fox, Judith PM 1987 FM 1991 1987 (Troy) At School 1989 Ames-Sprout Brook 1995 Appt. in WYO Davenport/W. Davenport 2000 Porter Corners 2002 Lake George, First; South Corinth (50%) 2008 Lake Luzerne & Middle Grove 2010 (UNY) Lake Luzerne & South Corinth (50%) 2013 Broadalbin / Edinburg

Howe, Brenda PE 1997 FE 2001 1997 (Troy) Chelsea: Federated 2000 Chelsea: Federated and West Hill 2001 Lyon Mountain & Saranac 2002 Leave of Absence 2010 (UNY) Leave of Absence Hoyle, Ruthellen PM 1987 FM 1989 RE 2010

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Hundemann, Robert PM 1980 FM 1988 RE 2004 1980 (Troy) Shaftsbury 1983 Mooers & Mooers Forks 1986 Saranac 1995 Windsor: Rachel South Harlow & Brownsville 1998 Esperance-Sloanville 2004 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

1997 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Isaman, Ronald V. PL 1978 PM 1983 FM 1985 FE 2010 RE 2014 1978 (WNY) (12/1/78) PL: Allentown 1979 Short Tract; Wiscoy 1981 (on loan to Kentucky) Mt. Olivet UMC 1983 (WNY) Edwards Chapel 1990 Olean: Christ (Coor of Enchanted Mt Probe Staff) 2000 (9/1/00) Mountain View District Superintendent 2007 Coor of Leadership and Congreg Development 2010 (UNY) Penfield 2014 Retired 2014 (7/1/14 – 8/31/14) Penfield

Hunt, Bradford D. SP 1976 PM 1979 FM 1984 1976 (NNY) (11/76) St.LP: Wellesley Island Parish 1977 SL: St. Lawrence Valley Parish 1978 (7/78-8/78) SL: Waddington 1979 In School 1980 (5/80-8/80) Beaver Falls, Beaver Valley Assoc 1981 Brasher Falls, Buckton, North Lawrence 1985 Lowville, Martinsburg 1990 (NCNY) Penn Yan 1995 Utica: Central 1996 Mohawk Valley: Trinity 2003 North Syracuse: Andrews Mem. 2010 (UNY) North Syracuse: Andrews Mem 2011 North Syracuse: Andrews Mem & Clay Trinity

Jagger, Alan R. PL 1976 PM 1977 FM 1986 RE 2015 1976 (WYO) PL: Clifford, TA (50%) 1977 Clifford 1978 At School 1979 Leave of Absence 1984 (1/1984) Bethany 1991 Ogden-Hillcrest 2004 Owego 2010 (UNY) Owego 2014 (2/1/15) Retired

Huyge, Emily PE 2012 FE 2015 2012 Oneonta First Assoc – Otego 2015 Mexico First

James, Janet A.M. PM 2008 FE 2011 2005 (WNY)(3/15/2005) Chaplain, Nazareth College 2008 Rochester: Asbury First Assoc-Discipleship 2009 Orchard Park 2010 (UNY) Orchard Park 2014 Latham Calvary

Ingerson, Steven A. PM 1973 FM 1979 1973 (CNY) In School 1977 Manchester 1983 Syracuse:Calvary 1994 (NCNY) Oswego:Trinity 2000 Hannibal, Bowens Corners 2007 (4/1/08) Incapacity Leave 2010 (UNY) Incapacity Leave

James, Richard P. PM 1957 FM 1959 RE 1978 1957 (WYO) Lake Como 1960 Factoryville 1964 Binghamton: Tabernacle. Associate 1969 Union Ceneter 1973 Supernumerary 1977 Leave of Absence 1978 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Ingraham, Clarence Joseph PM 1956 FM 1958 RE 1997 1955 (New York) At School 1956 Stockport & Stockville 1959 Lake Mahopac & Mt. Hope 1962 At School 1965 Prof of Psychol, Endicott Jr College, Beverly, MA 1969 At School 1971 Asst Prof, Psycl/Cnls, Essex Comm Coll, Balt, MD 1975 (9/1/75) Associate, White Plains: Memorial 1979 (6/10/79) (Troy) Ravena 1985 Troy: Christ

Jee, Youngjae PE 2010 FE 2014 2010 (UNY) Buffalo: Korean 2011 Attend School 2011 (12-4-11) Buffalo: Korean 2012 Buffalo: Korean & Bowmansville

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Jefferson, Milton T. PM 1954 FM 1956 RE 1989 1954 (CNY) In School 1955 Trumansburg 1959 Sodus 1965 Liverpool 1989 (NCNY) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Johnson, Robert A. FL 1964 PM 1967 FM 1973 RE 1988 *1963 (CNY) FL: Kanona, Wheeler 1967 In School 1971 VanEtten, W.Danby 1979 Pultneyville, Sodus Point 1983 Coopers Plains, Presho 1986 (NCNY) Mt. Pleasant, South Scriba 1988 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Jelinek, Patricia B. FL 1976 PM 1979 FM 1982 RE 1997 1976 (CNY) FL: Syracuse:St. Paul's (Asst.) 1979 Syr:St. Paul's (Assoc.); (Jan.) To attend school 1980 Onondaga Hill 1984 Elmira:Christ's Church 1986 (NCNY) Sup't. Seven Valleys District 1991 Assist. to the Bishop; (Aug.) Jamesville Fed. 1992 Jamesville Fed. 1997 Retired 1997 (1/18-5/31/98) Cortland:First Interim 2001 (1/1-6/30/02) Fayetteville 2003 (1/1-6/30/03) Clay: Trinity 2010 (UNY) Retired

Johnson Jr, Robert L. PM 1954 FM 1955 RE 2000 1954 (N.Car.) In School 1955 White Temple, FL 1957 Wesley Foundation Dir., UNC Chapel Hill 1975 Southern Prog. Dir. Nat'l. Inst. for Campus Min 1979 Pres. Nat'l. Inst. for Campus Ministries 1982 Dir., Cornell United Religious Work 1983 (CNY) Dir., Cornell United Religious Work 2000 (NCNY) (3/15/01) Retired 2004 Ithaca: Forest Home 2010 (UNY) Retired

Johnson, Carl Keith PM 1964 FM 1966 RE 2007 1964 (CNY) Geneva (Assoc.) 1966 (Part) Lyons 1970 (Part) Clay 1976 Syracuse:James St. 1982 (April'83) Protestant Chaplain, SU 1987 (NCNY) New Hartford 1993 Horseheads 1999 (1/1/00) Mohawk Dist. Supt. 2007 Retired ; CP Georgetown 2007 (10/7/07-6/30/08) Oneida: St. Paul's 2008 South Otselic & CP Georgetown 2010 (UNY) South Otselic & coord pastor Georgetown

Johnson-Siebold, Judith PM 1970 FM 1972 1970 (CNY) At School, 1971 (WYO) McClure 1973 At School 1975 Endicott: Central Associate 1978 Peckville 1979 Westover 1982 Director Christian Alternate School 1987 Lounsberry 1988 Teaching Assit. Syracuse University 1989 Owego 1991 Endicott: St. Paul's 1993 Binghamton: Tabernacle 1995 Adjunct Prof Colgate Rochester Divinity School 1996 Marathon & Killawog 2000 Moscow 2002 (On loan Troy) Centenary & Greenwich 2004 Waterford 2007 (4/1/07) Transfer to Troy 2008 Rotterdam 2010 (UNY) Rotterdam 2011 Ravena:Grace 2014 (9/1-9/30/14) Personal Leave 2014 (10/1/14) South Bethlehem (50%)

Johnson, Richard A. PM 1953 FM 1956 RE 1992 1953 (Troy) At School 1955 Rotterdam Jct. 1958 (5/1/58) CNY 1960 (6/1/60) (Troy) Hartford & Argyle 1964 Middleburgh & Huntersland 1968 Schenectady: Carmen 1981 Troy: Memorial 1983 Averill Park 1992 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

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Jones, Alan J. PM 1979 FM 1981 1979 (WNY) Belfast 1984 Indian Falls 1989 Wayland 1997 Mayville 2010 (UNY) Campbell 2013 Campbell /Kanona

Jordan, Augustus E. PM 1981 FM 1985 1981 (CNY) In School 1983 Baldwinsville (Assoc.) 1985 Elmira:Centenary 1987 (NCNY) In School 1994 Counseling Center, Indiana 1996 Faculty, Middlebury College 2010 (UNY) Faculty, Middlebury College, Exec Dir Health & Counseling Services, Ext. Ministry

Jones, Robert A. FL 1954 PM 1957 FM 1959 RE 1999 1953 (Genesee) FL: East Otto 1956 FL: Canaseraga 1957 Greenwood; South Canisteo 1959 Buffalo: University, Associate 1963 Wesley Foundation, Buffalo 1967 (WNY) Buffalo: Woodside 1974 East Aurora 1980 Rochester District Superintendent 1986 Buffalo: Central Park 1989 Bishop's Administrative Assistant 1991 Williamsville 1999 Retired 2002 (10/21-12/31/02) (WNY) Interim Asbury: Amherst 2010 (UNY) Retired

Jordan, Laurel M. PM 1981 FM 1985 1981 (CNY) In School 1983 Warners 1985 Conf. Benevolence Interpreter LFT 1986 (NCNY)(Jan.'87) Elmira Heights: Oakwood 1987 In School 1996 Chaplain, Middlebury College 2010 (UNY) Chaplain, Middlebury College, Chaplain, Scott Center for Spiritual Religious Life Joyce, Kandice Caldwell PM 1987 FM 1990 1987 Associate, Melrose, MA (PT) 1988 (Troy) Moretown & Middlesex 1993 Latham: Calvary 1995 Schenectady: Broadway 1999 Family Leave 2004 Financial Aid Counselor, Drew University 2010 (UNY) Sr. Assist Dir. of Fin. Assistance, Drew Univ

Jones, Thomas H. FL 1981 PM 1983 FM 1989 RE 2014 *1981 (NNY)(Oct) FL: Heuvelton, DePeyster 1983 Heuvelton, DePeyster 1990 (NCNY) Harrisville, Natural Bridge 1993 Waddington, Louisville(UCC) 2001 Norwood 2005 Incapacity Leave 2007 Loaves & Fish Ministries, UMC 2009 Canton 2010 (UNY) Canton 2012 (5/1/2012) incapacity leave 2012 (5-1-12) cp Seven Steeples Parish 2014 Retired

Judson, W Garrett PM 1962 FM 1969 RE 2004 1962 (CNY) In School 1968 Odessa 1970 Odessa, Alpine 1971 Odessa, Alpine, Catharine, Cayutaville 1975 Sabbatical 1976 Newfield, Trumbulls 1979 Newfield, Kennedys, Mecklenburg, Trumbulls (Union) 1980 Newfield, Trumbulls (Union) 1982 Sabbatical 1983 Canastota 1989 (NCNY) Supt. Finger Lakes District 1992 Central Lakes Dist. Supt. 1995 Canandaigua 2004 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Jones, Wilson OE Wesleyan PM 2000 FE 2002 1999 (WNY) Dalton/Swain (75%) 2001 Full Time Dalton/Swain 2002 Tonawanda 2007 Avon 2009 (11/1/09) Perry: First 2010 (UNY) Perry: First 2012 Perry & (Covington 9/9/12) 2013 Pavillion & Wyoming

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Kaiser, Sue PL 1985 SP 1986 PM 1987 FM 1990 RE 2002 1985 (WNY) PL: Buffalo: Seneca (75%) 1988 Colden; Orchard Park: Emmanuel 1993 Wilson: Exley 1997 Ripley/South Ripley 2002 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Keller, Carol PL 1984 PM 1989 FM 1991 RE 2013 1984 (NCNY) PL: Pine Valley (75%) 1985 Appt. to attend School 1986 (6/13-30/86) SL: In School 1986 (N. GA) SL: Dixie 1989 (NCNY) North Syracuse (Assoc) 1993 (Aug.) North Syracuse 1995 Skaneateles 2001 Corning: Grace 2005 Manlius 2010 (UNY) Manlius 2013 Retired

Kanuck, Robert PM 1972 FM 1974 RE 2000 1972 (Troy) Associate, Burlington & Winooski 1974 Northfield & Northfield Falls 1982 Scenectady: Eastern Parkway 1994 Delmar 2000 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Kelly, Mary A. PL 2003 PM 2006 FE 2009 2003 (WNY) PL: Buffalo: University (50%) 2006 Buffalo: University, Buffalo: Cleveland Hill (75%) 2007 Buffalo: Cleveland Hill , Buffalo: University 2009 Buff: Univ, Cleveland Hill, Buff: Central Pk CP 2010 (UNY) Buff: Univ, Cleveland Hill, Buff: Ctrl Pk CP 2012 Buffalo: Central Park

Kark, William FL 1965 AM 1970 PM 1982 FM 1985 RE 1993 *1965 FL: Lyndonville, East Lyndon & Lyndon 1970 (Troy) Lyndonville, East Lyndon & Lyndon 1971 At School 1973 Supernumerary 1974 At School, Highgate Center 1977 Willsboro & Reber 1985 Schenectady: Albany St. 1993 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Kelly, Peter PL 1995 SP 1997 PM 1999 FM 2002 RE 2010 *1995 PL: Greenfield Center (75%) *1996 Exploring Parish South-Greenfield Center *1997 Without Appointment *1998 Troy/Pawling Avenue (7/1/97) 1999 (Troy) Troy/Pawling Avenue & Cohoes/St. James 2002 Green Island-Troy Pawling Avenue (Yoked) 2005 Galway LFT 2010 (UNY) Retired

Kauffman, Gerald PM1965 FM 1967 RE 2002 1965 School 1967 Hyndsville, Mineral Springs & Assoc, Cobleskill 1971 N Chatham & Niverville (9-15-76 W Sand Lake) 1983 Schenectady: Fisher 1992 Mechanicville 2002 Retired

Kelsey, Fred PM 1961 FM 1963 RE 2003 1961 (CNY) In School 1963 Groton 1964 Groton, Locke 1966 Horseheads 1971 Fayetteville 1977 Canandaigua 1984 Baldwinsville 1994 (NCNY) Elmira: Christ's; Supervising Pastor 2003 Retired 2003 (2/1-6/30/04) Hammondsport 2005 (1/1-6/30/05) Avoca 2007 (10/8/07-6/30/08) Ithaca: Forest Home 2010 (UNY) Retired 2012 (8/20/12 -10/21/2012) Owego 2013 Retired

Keiper, Allen S. PM 1968 FM 1971 RE 1997 1968 (WNY) Warren's Corners 1971 Attica: First; Darien 1973 Attica 1983 Victor 1997 Retired 1998 Chaplain, Wesley On East 2010 (UNY) Chaplain, Wesley On East 2012 (1/31/2012) Retired

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Kemper, Ann PL 2006 PE 2007 FE 2010 2006 (WNY) PL: Rochester: Covenant (50%) 2007 Roch: Covenant / Adm Assist NYW Area 2008 Roch: Covenant 2010 (UNY) Rochester Covenant, Associate pastor 2011 Rochester Covenant

Kibbe, George R. PM 1955 FM 1956 RE 1995 1956 (EUB) Howard, PA 1959 Sonestown, PA 1961 Penna Creek, PA 1962 Columbia Circuit, PA 1966 Baltimore:Calvary 1970 Baltimore:Keen 1976 Leave of Absence (Human Rights Comm.) 1978 (NNY) Lowville, Martinsburg, Greig, Watson Petries Corners 1982 Dolgeville, Oppenheim 1991 Appt. in Central PA Conf. 1995 (NCNY) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Kerr-Carpenter, Kathy W. FL 1985 PM 1986 FM 1988 1985 (NNY) FL: Antwerp, Spragueville 1986 (NCNY) Antwerp, Spragueville 1990 Oswego:Trinity 1994 Family Leave 1999 Appt in Calif.-Nevada Conf. 2003 Family Leave 2009 (on loan Calf-Nev.) Point Pleasant UMC 2010 (UNY)(on loan Calf-Nev) Pt Pleasant, Elk Grove CA 2010 (8/30/2010) Personal Leave

Kim, Dong Ki PM 2010 FE 2012 2007 (OE Korean Methodist) (1/1/07) Roch: Korean LFT 2010 (UNY) Rochester: Korean LFT 2012 Rochester: Korean (75%) LFT

Kessler Jr, Charles W PM 1968 FE 1970 RE 2012 1968 (TROY) At School 1970 Associate, Chaplain, NE Deaconess Hospital 1972 Waitsfield Federated & Warren UCC 1975 Chaplain, NE Deaconess Hospital, Boston 1998 Dir of Pastoral Care, Beth Israel-Deaconess Hospital, Boston, MA 1999 CPE Supervisor, Interfaith Health Care Min, Dir Pastoral Care, Eleanor Slater Hosp, Cranston & Burrilville, RI 2007 Dir of Clinical Pastoral Ed, Chaplaincy Ctr, Providence, RI 2010 (UNY) Dir of Clinical Pastoral Ed, Chaplaincy Ctr, Providence, RI 2012 Retired

Kim, Hyun Joon PM 1990 FM 1993 1990 (NY) PM: Jackson Heights 1994 (2/1/95) Bayside Korean 1999 (11/1/99) Transfer to WNY: BFLO: Korean 2004 (8/15/04) on Loan NCNY: Onon Hill, Syr: Hope Korean 2010 (UNY) Onondaga Hill, SYR: Hope Korean 2011 Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial 2015 Williamson Kim, Joseph I. PE 2000 FE 2004 2000 (7/15/00) (on loan NCNY) Dolgeville, Oppenheim 2003 (1/1/04) Transfer In: Dolgeville, Oppenheim 2004 Elmira: Centenary, Webb Mills 2008 Fulton: State St. 2010 (UNY) Fulton: State St. 2011 Fulton State St & Phoenix 2013 Manlius

Kettinger, LeRoy FE 1999 RE 2007 1998 Auburn: First 1999 (NCNY) Auburn: First 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Kim, Moon Ho PM 1981 FM 1983 1981 (Greater NJ) In School 1981 (Troy) (10/1/81) In School 1982 (Greater NJ) In School 1982 Morristown Korean 1985 (Troy) Berlin 1987 Granville 1990 Alplaus 1997 (12/31/97) Unchartered Church in GNJ Conf.

Kahng, Raymond A. PL 1996 FD 1999 FE 2001 RE 2008 1999 (NCNY) United Ministries at Harvard 2008 Retired; Harvard Chaplains @ Harvard Univ. & Harvard Korean Mission UMC 2010 (UNY) Retired; Harvard Chaplains @ Harvard Univ. & Harvard Korean Mission UMC 2013 Harvard Korean Mission: Cambridge MA

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2000 (on loan to NCNY) Marcellus 2002 Transferred in NCNY: Marcellus 2004 Clinton 2008 Caughdenoy 2010 (UNY) Caughdenoy 2011 (3/1/11) Waterville/East Hamilton 2015 Hamilton: Park/Watervile

1995 Fulton: First 2010 (UNY) Fulton 1st, CP Granby Ctr, Hannibal Ctr, S Hannibal 2012 Fulton 1st, CP Ira, Hannibal Ctr & S Hannibal 2013 Endwell King, Horace B. PM 1967 FM 1969 RE 2010 1966 (5/22/66) (WYO) PL: Clifford 1967 Clifford 1969 Scranton: Embury 1976 Firwood 1985 Waverly, NY 1988 (9/15/88) Leave of Absence 1989 Retired 1989 (9/26/89) Surrender of Ministerial Office 1992 Northern Otsego Cooperative Parish/Fly Creek 1993 Northern Otsego Coop Parish, Dir./Fly Creek 1997 Montrose 2004 Ogden-Hillcrest 2010 (UNY) Retired

Kim, Sung C. SP 1982 FM 1984 1980 (1/1/81) (New Eng.) Other LP: Korean Ch. 1980 (1/1/80) Korean Church (New England AC) 1981 Portland: Washington Ave. 1981 Portland: Washington Ave 1981 (1/1/82) Rainbow 1984 Thomaston Federated 1986 Andover: N. Boston Korean 1996 (1/1/96) Leave of Absence 1998 (8/1/98) (NCNY) Syracuse Hope Korean 1998 (12/2/98) Syr: Hope Korean, Amboy Belle Isle 1999 Syracuse: Hope Korean, Onondaga Hill 2004 (8/15/04) Appt. in WNY: Rochester Korean 2006 (10/1/06) Transfer to WNY Conference 2007 (1/1/07) (WNY) Albion 2007 (7/1/07) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Kinnell, Christopher S. PM 1972 FE 1976 RE 2014 1972 (Balt.) In School 1975 Jessup, Guilford 1979 Baltimore: Canton, Chesaco Ave. 1983 Chesaco Ave. 1989 (NCNY) Bridgeport 1999 Syracuse: Bellevue Heights 2008 Sabbatical 2009 Sherrill: Christ Church 2010 (UNY) Sherrill: Christ Church 2014 Retired

Kim, Tae Kun FE 2000 2000 (337.1 from EPA) Rochester: Korean 2004 (8/15/04) Buffalo Korean 2005 (6/1/05) Transfer to WNY Conf: Buffalo: Korean 2009 (8/1/09) On loan Troy Conf.: Vermont: Korean 2010 (UNY) Geneva First Kimpland, Diane PL 1986 FL 1988 PM 1992 FE 1995 RE 2000 1986 (NCNY) PL:Sterling, Martville, Bethel (Asst.) (25%) 1988 FL: Copenhagen, Rodman UCC 1992 Pennellville 1999 Hannibal/Bowens Corners 2000 Retired 2000 Cicero Center 2001 Syracuse: Gethsemane 2003 Phoenix 2004 Orwell 2010 (UNY) Retired

Kinney, Alan D. PL 1978 PM 1979 FE 1981 1978 (CNY) PL: Clockville 1979 Clockville 1984 Cayuga, Auburn:Wall St. 1990 (NCNY) Phoenix 1995 (Sept.) Gouverneur, North Gouverneur 2005 Dryden 2010 (UNY) Greece 2011 Schenectady: Eastern Parkway Kirk Jr, James T. PM 1990 FM 1994 RE 2008 1990 (NCNY) In School 1992 Prot. Chaplain, Craig Dev. Disabilities Services 2008 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Kimpland, Mark D. SP 1986 PM 1988 FE 1991 1987 (Nov. 87) (Balt.) Dickerson 1988 (NCNY) Appt. to School 1988 (Jan. '89) Seneca Castle

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Kisakye, Patience PL 2003 PE 2005 FE 2009 2003 (Gr. NJ) PL: Keyport: Calvary (75%) 2003 (1/1/04) PL: Oceanport (75%) 2005 Avon & Bradley Beach 2006 Bradley Beach & Belmar: First 2007 (Transfer in NCNY) Sandy Creek; Parish 2008 Clay: Trinity 2010 (UNY) Clay: Trinity 2011 Pennellville/Onondaga Hill 2012 Syracuse: Bellevue Heights 2014 Syr. Bellevue Hghts/Syr Gethsemane/Syr Brown 2015 Lyons / Newark Emmanuel

2007 FL: Friends in Christ: Fillmore and Hume 2010 (UNY) Friends in Christ 2012 Batavia: First Knapp, Gordon W. PM 1956 FM 1959 RE 1995 *1954 (NNY) Cherry Valley, Salt Springville *1955 (CNY) Pultneyville 1956 Pultneyville 1959 N.Syracuse (Assoc.) 1962 Minoa 1965 Cicero 1970 Syracuse:St. Paul's 1978 Syracuse:First 1982 Baldwinsville 1984 Ithaca:St. Paul's 1987 (NCNY) Utica:Central 1995 Retired 1995 (Aug. 1) Syracuse:First Associate 1997 (7/1-12/31) Syracuse:First 1997 (4/13/98 - 6/30/02) Baldwinsville Assoc. 2010 (UNY) Retired

Kissel, Jack PM 1959 FM 1962 RE 1997 1959 (CNY) In School 1962 Newfield, Trumbulls 1966 Ithaca:St. Paul's (Assoc.) 1970 (Nov.) Lyons 1973 Lyons, Lock Berlin 1980 Lyons 1983 Syracuse:James St. 1985 Minoa 1990 (NCNY) Central Square 1991 Solvay 1993 Solvay, Warners 1997 Retired 1997-10 Solvay 2010 (UNY) Retired

Knapp, James PE 2003 FE 2010 2003 (Troy) N Creek & Johnsburg, Riparius & Weavertown 2005 Conf Youth Coor; Johnsburg, Riparius, Weavertown 2007 (4/4/2007) Johnsburg, Riparius & Weavertown 2007 Speculator & Lake Pleasant 2010 (UNY) Schuylerville & Quaker Springs 2012 Middleport

Klopfer-McCune, Cynthia Beth PM 1982 FM 1986 1982 (CNY) At School 1984 Freeville, Varna 1986 (NCNY) Corning: First, Associate 1987 Coopers Plain/Presho LFT 1990 Countryside, Victory 1992 (Jan. 1, '93) Countryside, Victory LFT 1993 (7/1/1993) Leave of Absence 1995 Tyre LFT 1997 Dolgeville, Oppenheim 2000 Clayton, Depauville 2004 Harrisville, Natural Bridge 2007 Appointed in WNY: Elmgrove 2010 (UNY) Elmgrove 2011 Attica: Trinity/North Gainesville 2013 Attica:Trinity/Darien

Knappenberger, Lyston R. PM 1957 FM 1959 RE 1997 1957 (W.PA) At School 1959 Waterford 1963 Youngsville 1974 (WNY) Mayville Parish 1980 Mayville 1997 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Knopp, Douglas M. PM 1969 FM 1972 RE 2011 1969 (WNY) At School 1971 Sheridan 1977 Hilton 1982 (8/1/82) Leave of Absence 1983 Ripley 1986 Fredonia 1995 Jamestown: First

Klotzbach, Pamela S. SP 2005 FL 2007 PE 2008 FE 2010 2005 (WNY) Akron (50%) 2006 Not Appointed

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Kouterick, Rhonda L. PM 1982 FM 1986 1982 (CNY) In School 1984 Trumansburg 1990 (NCNY) Newark:First 1998 Baldwinsville 2010 (UNY) Horseheads

1996 (5/26/96) Jamestown: Christ First 2010 (UNY) Jamestown: Christ First 2011 Retired Koch, Richard E. PL 2000 PE 2004 FE 2009 2000 (WNY) PL: Machias (75%) 2001 PL: Williston (75%) 2004 Williston 2007 Baker Memorial, Associate, Williston 2010 (UNY) Baker Mem. Associate, Williston 2014 Baker Memorial/Williston/Seneca Babcock NFC 2015 (346.1 Indiana) Brazil: First

Kraft, Jackie Ann Rose SP 1988 PM 1989 FE 1993 1988 (WNY) North Gainesville 1990 Warren's Corners 1997 Boston: Churchill Memorial 1999 WNY Conf Camps, and Retreat Min Team Leader 2003 Amherst: Asbury 2010 (UNY) Amherst: Asbury 2015 Chaplain, Air National Guard

Kofahl, David W. PM 1977 FM 1981 1977 (WNY) At School 1979 Olean: Showers 1980 Olean: Showers; Knapp Creek 1987 Niagara Falls: St James 1999 (1999-5/31/2000) At School 2000 (6/1/00) Niagara Falls: St James 2003 Clarence 2010 (UNY) Clarence 2013 Binghamton District Superintendent

Kraft, Thomas M. SP 1985 PM 1988 FM 1991 1985 (WNY) Wyoming Comm Min; Wyoming; Covington 1990 Pendleton Center 2009 Joshua Conn (Pendleton Ctr, Niagara Falls: 1st) 2010 (UNY) Joshua Conn (Pendleton Ctr, Niag Falls: 1st)

Kolvik-Campbell, Robert B. PM 1978 FM 1982 1978 (Missouri W) At School 1980 (New Engl) At School 1981 (Missouri W) Green City 1982 Wesley Heights 1985 (New Engl) Marlboro 1988 (Missouri W) Chillicothe 1990 (Wyoming) New Berlin 1993 Wesley Village-Homes for Aging 1999 Paupack 2009 (Troy) Latham: Calvary 1990 No Appointment 2010 (UNY) Latham: Calvary 2014 Sherrill:Christ Church

LaCroix, Janet PM 1973 FM 1975 RE 2003 *1972 Clayton, Omar-Fishers Landing 1973 (School) Scottsburg, East Groveland 1974 (NNY) Harrisville, Natural Bridge 1979 West Stockholm, Parishville 1985 (Oct) Sandy Creek, Orwell 1993 (NCNY) Fulton:First 1995 Raquette River:Grace, Hogansburg LFT 1999 Camden 2003 Retired *2006 (2/1/06-6/30/07) Parishville, W. Stockholm, Colton 2010 (UNY) Retired LaDue, Richard PL 2003 FL 2005 PE 2007 FE 2010 2003 (WNY)(12/21/03) PL: Roch: Wesley Assoc (50%) 2005 FL: Celoron, Gerry 2007 Jamestown: Kidder 2010 (UNY) Jamestown: Kidder 2015 Webster

Kottemann, Beth J. PM 1998 FE 2001 1998 Transferred in: (WNY) Fillmore/Hume 2002 Hornell 2008 Harris Hill, Bowmansville 2010 (UNY) Lyndonville 2012 Clarence Center 2015 Tyrone

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Laird, Rebecca SP 2005 PE 2006 FE 2009 2005 (NCNY) SL: In School 2006 Dolgeville/Oppenheim 2010 (UNY) Syracuse: Calvary; Syracuse: Gethsemane 2011 Syr: Calvary, Gethsemane, West Genesee 2012 Jordan, Cicero, Road at West Genesee 2013 Jordan/Cicero/Road at W. Genesee 2014 The Road at W. Genesee/Cicero

Lasher, William A PM 1963 FM 1966 RE 2004 1963 (Troy) At School 1965 Whitehall & East Whitehall 1970 Assoc, Clifton Pk: Shenendehowa & Rotterdam Jct. 1973 Associate , Clifton Park: Shenendehowa 1976 Montpelier 1981 CCOM Executive Director 1988 Adirondack District Superintendent 1994 Saratoga Springs 2004 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Lake, Lawrence SP 2000 PE 2004 FE 2011 2000 (4/1/2000 - 6/30/2004)Otsego East Ohio Conf 2004 (Troy) Esperance-Sloansville 2010 (UNY) Saranac & Morrisonville & Peasleeville

Laun, James A. PM 1974 FM 1980 RE 2011 1974 (CNY) At School 1976 Port Gibson; E. Palmyra (UP) 1980 Addison; Woodhull 1985 (WNY) South Park 1988 Obi; Western Mills 1991 Cattaraugus: Wesley 1999 Boston: Churchill Memorial 2010 (UNY) Boston: Churchill Memorial 2011 Retirement

Langreck, Donald PM 1976 FM 1985 1976 (WNY) At School 1981 Leave of Absence 1982 Williamsville, Associate 1984 Friendship 1986 (9/1986) Incapacity Leave 2010 (UNY) Incapacity Leave Lanzot, Alberto PM 1994 FM 1998 1994 (WNY) Buffalo: Primera Iglesia (50%) 1995 Buffalo: Primera Iglesia (100%) 2010 (UNY) Buffalo: Primera Iglesia

Lavery, James M PM 1964 FM 1967 RE 1999 1964 (Troy) At School 1967 Galway 1971 Schenectady: Fisher 1975 (9/1975-8/1976) Blaydon Circuit Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England 1977 Gloversville: First 1981 Ballston Spa 1992 Sabbatical 1993 Newtonville 1999 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

LaRoe, David PM 1986 FE 1992 RE 2013 1986 (NE) Glendale, Everret, MA 1990 (Troy): Albany United Methodist Society, Executive Director 1993 Schenectady: Albany Street 1997 Sabbatical 1998 Cohoes: St. James 1999 Leave of Absence 2010 (UNY) Leave of Absence 2013 Retired

Leach, Robert B. PM 1949 FM 1955 RE 1991 1949 Erie Conference EUB 1950 Wabash (IN) Circuit: Lebanon and Union Chapel 1952 Wabash (IN): Northside and Speikerville 1955 Alma 1956 New York Conference EUB: West Valley 1963 Buffalo: Seneca 1968 WNY 1991 Retired 1991 (7/1-9/30/1991)Grand Island: Emmanuel 1996 (9/1-12/31/1996) Harris Hill 2010 (UNY) Retired

Lasher, Sandra L. PL 1994 PE 2002 FE 2005 RE 2008 1994 (WNY) PL: Limestone (75%) 1998 7/1/98 PL: Gerrardstown-Balt-Wash Conf (75%) 2002 Belmont/Scio 2006 (8/15/06) Marilla 2008 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

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LeBeau, Thomas A. PL 1999 FL 2002 PE 2003 FE 2006 1999 (7/15/99)(WNY) PL: Groveland Fed.Parish (75%) 2002 FL: Rochester: Seneca 2008 Lancaster: Faith 2010 (UNY) Lancaster: Faith

1965 Geneva 1968 Elmira:Christ's 1972 Sup't. Elmira District 1976 Conference Executive 1983 Fayetteville 1994 (NCNY) Retired 1997 (5/18-7/31/98) Pine City: Pa Ave Interim 2001 (1/1-6/30/02) Fayetteville 2008 (11/9/08-6/30/09) Interim: Sherrill 2010 (UNY) Retired 2011 (10/1/11 - 3/31/11) Interim Borodino

Lee, Esther Eunkyung PL 2005 PE 2006 FE 2010 2005 (Troy)PL: Hartford & North Granville (75%) 2007 (8/1/07) Family Leave 2008 (9/1/08) Ext. Min. Chpln Albany Hospice & South Corinth (25%) 2010 (UNY) Federal Bureaus of Prisons Chaplain

Lee-Clark, Bruce C. PM 1975 FM 1978 RE 2012 1975 (NNY) School 1977 Raquette River, Hogansburg 1982 Oswego: Trinity 1990 (NCNY) In School 1993 Legal Services of CNY 1996 SW Vermont Career Development Center 2010 (UNY) SW Vermont Career Development Center 2012 Retired

Lee, Jin Kook OE FE 2006 2003 (NEJ Korean Amer Miss) Korean Miss of W Webster 2006 (10/1/06) (Transfer in WNY) Korean Mission of W Webster 2010 (UNY) Korean Mission of Rochester 2015 Korean Mission of Rochester / Henrietta: Faith Preaching Point (75%)

LeGro, James M. PM 1962 FM 1965 RE 1997 1962 (CNY) In School 1964 S. Onondaga, Cardiff 1966 Marcellus 1970 Newark:First 1976 (W.Pa.) Exec. Dir., Olmsted Manor 1979 Oakwood Learning Ctr 1981 (N.Ind.) Oakwood L. C. 1982 (June) Leesburg 1982 (CNY) Minoa 1985 (WNY) Asbury:First 1989 (NCNY) (Mar.'90) Liverpool 1997 Retired 1997-02 Borodino 2010 (UNY) Retired

Lee, M Russell PM 1965 FM 1967 RE 2003 1965 (NNY) St. Regis Falls, Dickinson Center, Fort Jackson, Nicholville 1968 Norwood 1973 Massena 1980 Supt. St. Lawrence District 1986 (NCNY) Elmira:Christ's 1994 Sherrill 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Lee, Sung Ho FL 1995 PE 1996 FE 1998 1994 (NCNY) (Feb. 21, 1995) FL: Ithaca: Korean, Burdett 1996 Hamilton 2000 Corning: First 2007 Mohawk District Superintendent 2010 (UNY) Mohawk District Superintendent 2015 Grand Island: Trinity

Lesch, James E. PM 1973 FM 1976 RE 2008 1973 (WNY) At School 1975 Niagara Falls: St. Paul's, Associate 1976 Warrens Corners 1978 Amherst: Trinity, Associate 1981 Holley 1984 Clarence, Associate (50%) 1986 Wesley Foundation, Buffalo 1989 Buffalo, Campus Church Coalition 1990 Ashville; Blockville 1993 Appointed in NCNY: Great Bend 1996 Montour Falls

Lee, Vernon L. PM 1955 FM 1957 RE 1994 1955 (CNY) In School 1957 Watkins Glen 1959 Syracuse:First (Assoc.) 1961 Auburn:Trinity

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Linder, Lyle PM 1981 FM 1983 RE 2005 1981 (6/6/81) Nebraska Conference, Olive Crest 1982 (1/1/82) Renaitre Parish 1982 (6/1/82) Pleasanton 1985 (6/1/85) Blue Hill 1992 (6/1/92) Sabbatical 1993 (WYO) Edmeston 1994 Edmeston 1997 Franklin 2005 Retired 2011 New Berlin (50%) 2005-06 Harpursville 2010 (UNY) Retired 2011 New Berlin

2005 Sodus/Sodus Point 2008 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired LeValley, Peter W. PM 1979 FM 1982 RE 2015 1979 (WNY) At School 1980 Kenmore, Associate 1983 Sweet Home; Tonawanda: Bethany 1988 Elma 2006 Kenmore 2010 (UNY) Kenmore 2015 Retired Lewis, Gail M. PM 1986 FM 1988 RE 2008 1985 (WNY) Kenmore, Associate 1993 (11/28/93) Marilla 1997 Niagara Frontier Community Ministries (75%), AIDS Family Services (25%) 1998 (1/1/98) Buffalo District: Executive Director, Asbury Shalom Zone (100%) 2000 (9/1/00) Williamsville 2008 Retired, Williamsville, Associate 2009 (7/1/09-6/30/10) Niagara Frontier City Ministries 2010 (UNY) Retired

Ling, Daniel H. PM 1975 FM 1977 RE 2013 1975 (WYO) At School, Sterling 1979 At School 1981 Beach Lake 1987 Sabbatical 1988 Moscow 1991 Binghamton District Superintendent 1999 Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial 2007 Chenango Bridge 2010 (UNY) Chenango Bridge 2011 Schenectady NY: First UMC 2013 Retired (7/1/13-12/31-13) Vestal 2013 Vestal (1/1/14-6/30/14) 2014 Retired

Lewis, Robert B. PM 1978 FM 1982 RE 2010 *1977 (CNY) In School; Kanona, Wheeler 1978 In School; Kanona, Wheeler 1980 Elmira:Westside 1985 Waterloo 1989 (NCNY) (Oct.2) Disability 1991 Disability; *Elmira: Westside 1996 Disability 2010 Retired

Lintern, J Edwin PM 1955 FM 1959 RE 1996 1955 At School 1959 Center Moreland 1962 Chinchilla 1965 (3/65) Factoryville/Camp Min-Keystone Jr College 1967 Campus Minister, Wesley House, Oneonta 1975 (5/1975) (N Dakota) Utd Camp Min, ND Ste Univ 1980 (3/80) Exe Dir, Mich Com. For U. Min in Higher Ed 1984 (10/1984) (WYO) Scranton: Providence 1987 Chaplain, Wesley Village/Scranton: Providence 1988 Waverly, PA 1991 Unadilla 1996 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Lincoln, M Edward PL 1963 PM 1968 FM 1971 RE 1992 *1964 (CNY) PL: 75% Erieville, Nelson *1967 PL: 75% Montezuma, Fosterville 1968 Montezuma, Fosterville 1971 Waterloo 1979 Syracuse:Lafayette Ave. 1984 Sup't. Elmira District 1986 (NCNY) Sup't. Chemung Valley District (07-10/31) 1986 (Jan.'87) Chaplain, Bethany Retirement Center 1988 (May 8,'89) Leave of Absence 1992 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Linza, Raymond E. PM 1962 FM 1964 RE 1996 1962 (NNY) Brasie Corners 1964 Harrisville, Natural Bridge 1967 Frankfort, East Schuyler

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1979 Camden, Florence 1987 (WNY) Arkport 1991 Jamestown: Brooklyn Heights 1996 Retired 1998 (9/1/1998-6/30/1999) Clymer/North Clymer 1998 (1/2-1/31/1998) (WNY) Fredonia: First 1999-00 (10/1/99-6/30/00) Cherry Ck-Leon/S Dayton 2000 (7/1-7/31/2000) Cherry Creek-Leon 2000-01 (8/1/00-6/30/01) Findley Lake (Interim) 2001 Charlotte Center 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

1997 Transferred to: (WNY) Amherst: Asbury 1998 (on loan NCNY) Farmington 1999 Transfer to: (NCNY) (6/1/99) Farmington 2010 (UNY) Farmington Long, Robert PM 1961 FM 1964 RE 2003 1961 (Troy) At School 1966 Associate, Albany: Pine Grove 1969 Nassau 1973 Ballston Spa 1981 Montpelier 1985 Saratoga Springs 1994 Schenectady: Eastern Parkway 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired 2013 Interim Troy: Christ (6/30-9/8/13) (11/312/31/13)

Lippy, Charles H. PM 1966 FM 1968 RE 2006 1966 (WYO) At School 1972 Oberlin College, Assistant Professor, Religion 1974 Miami University, Oxford OH 1975 Assist Prof, Bible & Rel, W Va Wesleyan College 1976 Assistant Professor, Clemson University 1980 Assoc Prof of Rel & History, Clemson University 1985 Professor of Religion, Clemson University 1994 Leroy A. Martin Prof of Rel Studies, Univ of TN 2006 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Loomis, Herbert D. PM 1943 FM 1945 RE 1981 1943 (NNY) No Record of Appt. 1944 Ava, W.Leyden 1945 Clinton, Lairdsville 1948 W. Winfield Fed. 1952 (CNY) Minoa 1958 Syracuse:James St. 1965 Cortland:First 1973 Auburn:First 1981 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Lockwood, David L. PM 1974 FM 1977 1974 (Troy) At School 1976 Associate, Glens Falls: Christ 1980 Rensselaer: Broadway 1985 Gloversville: North Main St. 1992 Latham: Calvary 2009 Clifton Park: Jonesville 2010 (UNY) Clifton Park: Jonesville

Losey, Jeffrey PM 1979 FM 1983 HL 1989 PL 2003 FE 2004 HL(PL 2003 Readm 2004) 1979 (NCNY) PM: In School 1981 Weedsport 1983 FM: Weedsport 1986 Oneida: St. Pauls 1987 Leave of Absence 1989 Honorable Location 2003 Readmitted as PL: Varna 2004 Readmitted as FM: Dolgeville, Oppenheim 2006 Trumansburg 2010 (UNY) Trumansburg

London, Harlan PM 1953 FM 1958 RE 1999 1953 (S.W.) In School 1957 Prot. Chaplain, Eastern N.Carolina Sanatorium 1960 Prot. Chaplain, Dept. of Correction, Wash DC 1961 Prot. Chaplain, Onondaga Co. Family Court, Syr. 1965 (CNY) Prot. Chaplain, Onondaga Co. Family Court 1971 (Part) Prof., Syracuse U. 1999 (NCNY) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Love, John L. PM 1953 FM 1955 RE 1996 1953 (CNY) Spring Lake, Conquest 1954 In School 1955 Chemung, Wilawana, Owen Mills 1956 Supernumerary 1957 Elmira:Riverside (Assoc.)

Long, Jeffery E. PM 1988 FM 1990 OE (Wesleyan Church 1987 (NCNY)(Jan.'88) Wolcott, North Wolcott 1993 Wolcott-N.Wolcott:Faith 1996 Appt. to Attend School

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1958 Newfield, Trumbulls 1962 (Part) Dewitt (Assoc.) 1964 Syracuse:Furman 1968 Cazenovia 1973 N.Syracuse 1988 (NCNY) Supt. Onondaga Dist. 1992 Supt. Ontario Dist. 1996 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

2009 (11/1/09-6/30/10) Avon 2010 (UNY) Retired 2011 (9/1/11-6/30/12) Interim Pittsford 2013 (2/14/13 - 4/11/13) Interim Walworth Lucas, Robert D. PM 1964 FM 1969 RE 1991 1964 (CNY) In School 1967 Elmira:Westside 1969 Phelps 1972 In School 1976 (Nov.) Warners 1981 Liverpool (Assoc.) 1985 Syracuse:West Genesee 1991 (NCNY)(Jan.'92) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Lowenthal, Robert FL 1971 PM 1973 FM 1977 RE 2013 1971 FL: Easton 1973 (Troy) At School 1975 Stephentown & Petersburg 1980 Corinth 1986 Saranac Lake 1992 Saranac Lake & Bloomingdale 1995 Essex Junction: Grace 2001 Green Mountain District Superintendent 2009 East Greenbush 2010 (UNY) East Greenbush 2013 Retired 2013 Interim Troy:Christ (9/15/13-11/3/13)

Luce, Marian F. PL 2001 PE 2008 FE 2010 2001 (WNY) PL: Fowlerville 2004 PL: Springwater, Canadice (50%) 2008 Hornell 2010 (UNY) Hornell 2015 Short Tract & Swain 50%

Lowman, DeeAnne PE 1994 FE 2001 1994 (Troy) Memorial & Center Brunswick 1995 Wilton: Trinity 1997 Director of Camping and Spiritual Formation 1999 (8/1999-6/2000) Glens Falls: Christ 2000 Montpelier, Associate 2001 Plainfield & Adamant 2002 Burlington: First 2005 (on loan Balt-Wash) Foundry UMC, Wash DC 2010 (UNY) (on loan Balt-Wash) Foundry UMC 2011 Clifton Park: Shenendehowa Associate 2013 New Church Start:Lark Street Belonging (50%) 2014 (10/6/14) New Church Start: Lark Street Belonging; Ext. Min. Program Dev. Assoc. CTRC

Lum, Allen H. PM 1960 FM 1963 RE 1984 *1959 Brownville, Glen Park 1960 (NNY) Brownville, Glen Park 1963 Nicholville, Dickinson Ctr, Ft Jackson, St. Regis Falls 1965 Leonardsville, Brookfield 1966 W.Frankfort, W.Schuyler 1969 Bernhards Bay, Cleveland, Constantia 1976 New Haven, Lycoming 1984 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Lundgren, Lawrence E. PM 1974 FM 1977 1974 (WNY) At School 1976 Jamestown: Kidder, Associate 1979 (1/1/79) Alexander, Darien 1990 Rochester: Covenant 1997 Buffalo District Superintendent 2004 WNY Director of Connectional Ministries 2010 (UNY) Baldwinsville

Lubba, David P. FL 1952 PM 1956 FM 1959 RE 2000 1952 New York Conference EUB: FL: At School 1959 Tonawanda 1965 Board of Global Ministries: Philippines 1968 WNY 1974 Westfield 1980 Penfield 1985 East Aurora 1994 Rochester District Superintendent 2000 Retired 2008 (4/1-6/30/2008) Penfield

Mackey, Douglas SP 2011 PE 2013 FE 2015 2010 (9/1/2010-6/30/2011)Interim Schenectady 1st (4/01/11) Student Local Pastor

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2013 Syracuse:Rockefeller 2014 Syr: James St / Syr: Rockefeller 2014 (9/1/14) Syr: James St / Syr: Erwin First 2015 Tully United Church

1989 (1/1/89) Chaplain, Children's Home 1992 Endwell, Associate 1994 Johnson City: Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial 1999 Binghamton District: Superintendent 2006 Conference Director of Connectional Ministries 2010 (UNY) Endicott: Central 2014 Retired 7/1/14

MacLaughlin, Frank M. FL 1955 PM 1960 FM 1962 RE 1995 1955 FL: Wiscoy 1956 FL: Alabama, Basom 1959 FL: Greenwood, South Canisteo 1962 (CNY) Pultneyville 1965 LaFargeville 1967 Madison, Bouckville 1970 (WNY) Ransomville, Fillmore Chapel 1977 Warsaw: First; Immanuel 1982 Bolivar 1985 Hornell: Park 1988 Hornell: Park; Bishopville, Fillmore Chapel 1991 Hornell: Park 1995 Retired 1995-99 (11/1/1995-1999) (WNY) Friendship 2010 (UNY) Retired

Marino, Ralph PM 1964 FM 1967 RE 2006 1964 (Troy) At School 1967 Chelsea Federated 1971 Waterford 1978 (1/1/78) Valley Falls & Melrose 1986 (10/1/86) Queensbury & Sanford's Ridge 2001 Clifton Park: Shenendehowa 2006 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Marshall, Karen R. PE 2004 FE 2007 RE 2012 2004 (NCNY) Norfolk, Raymondville 2006 Norfolk; Brasher Falls 2008 Clinton 2010 (UNY) Clinton 2012 Retired 2014 (1/1/14 - 6/30/14) Interim Christ Church Troy

Manry, Keith A PL 2001 FL 2003 PM 2003 FE 2007 1998 (WNY) Whitesville/Stannards; Springville, Assist 2002 Belfast/Canadea (FL 1/1/03) 2008 Akron 2010 (UNY) Akron 2011 (10/1/11) Ext. Min.: US Air Force Chaplain Malmstrom AF Base MT

Marsi, Janice M. PM 1992 FM 1995 RE 2013 1992 (WYO) Binghamton: Tabernacle, Associate LFT 1993 Endicott: St. Paul's/Campville LFT 1997 Endicott: First 2003 Oneonta District Superintendent 2010 (UNY) Endwell 2013 Retired 2014 Interim (4/15/15-6/30/15) Binghamton: Tabernacle

Marafioti, Jessie PM 1981 FM 1983 1981 (CNY) Lysander, Little Utica, Bowens Corners, Hannibal Center, South Hannibal: Yoked Parish 1983 (Jan.'84)(NNY) Bowens Corners, Hannibal Center, South Hannibal 1984 (Sept) Leave of Absence 1986 (NCNY) Sheds LFT 1989 Union Springs (United) 1991 Dolgeville, Oppenheim 1996 Disability 1998 Disability; Van Hornesville (7/1/98- 12/31/98) 1998 (1/1/99) Disability 2010 (UNY) Disability

Martin, David W FL 1988 PM 1989 FE 1991 1988 (TROY) FL: Port Henry & Moriah 1991 Brattleboro: First 1998 Plattsburgh 2000 Troy: Hope 2010 (UNY) Troy: Hope

Marino, Mark B. PM 1979 FM 1982 RE 2014 1979 (WYO) At School 1980 Binghamton: Chenango Street 1987 (9/1/87) Binghamton: Chenango St/Chpln, Children's Home

Martin, John A. PE 2007 FE 2010 2007 (WYO) Oxford 2010 (UNY) Oxford; McDonough 2011 Lake Placid: Adirondack Commun. Ch

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Martin, Mary E. FL 1978 PM 1979 FM 1983 RE 2002 1978 (WNY) (8/2/78) FL: Rochester: Emmanuel 1979 At School 1981 Ellicottville (United) 1984 Hartland 1988 Tonawanda 1990 Tonawanda: Bethany 1994 Sabbatical Leave 1995 District Counseling Services, Rochester 2002 Retired 2008 Canadice (25%) 2010 (UNY) Canadice (25%) 2013 Retired

Maxwell, James FL 1996 SP 1998 FL 2000 PE 2001 FE 2004 RE 2012 1996 (WNY) FL: Royalton 1998 SL: Royalton; Eagle Harbor 2000 FL: Medina 2010 (UNY) Medina 2012 Retired McBride, Daniel G. PM 1972 FM 1975 RE 2013 1972 (WNY) At School 1974 Bergen 1980 Bemus Point 2010 (UNY) Bemus Point 2013 Retired

Masland, David D. SP 1987 PM 1989 FE 1992 1987 SL: S.NJ/Roebling 1990 S.NJ/Roebling 1993 (WYO) Castle Creek 1997 AGAPE Cooperative Parish Director/Castle Creek 1998 Sidney 2006 Binghamton District Superintendent 2010 (UNY) Binghamton District Superintendent 2013 Director of New Faith Communities

McCarey, Maggie PM 1987 FM 1989 1987 (Troy) Associate, Delmar 1988 Calvary-Pine Hills 1991 Alaska Missionary Conference 1993 Leave of Absence 1996 Swanton: Mem & W Swanton, Sheldon & Rice Hill 1999 Schenectady: Broadway 2002 Cohoes, Two Rivers of Peace 2007 (8/19/2007) Saranac Lake 2010 (UNY) Saranac Lake 2011 (2-1-12)Incapacity Leave

Matthews, Jeffrey A. PM 1980 FM 1985 1980 (Troy) Appt to Attend School 1983 Schuylerville & Quaker Springs 1989 Slingerlands 2004 Leave of Absence 2008 (5/1/08) Trinity, Albany 2010 (UNY) Trinity, Albany

McCaughey, Richard C. PM 1969 FM 1976 RE 2007 1969 (CNY) School 1971 Ithaca:St. Paul's (Assoc.) 1976 Camillus:First 1980 (NNY) Gouverneur, North Gouverneur 1985 Rome:First 1989 (NCNY) Canandaigua 1995 Chpln, Thompson Health Systems, Canandaigua 2007 (12/22/07) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Matthews, Robert L. PM 1955 FM 1959 RE 1982 1955 (CNY) In School 1959 Lansing Parish 1963 Chaplain, US Air Force 1981 Gen. Bd. of Church and Society, Consultant 1982 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

McCombe, Kathleen PM 1975 FM 1979 RE 2013 1975 (E.Ohio) In School 1977 (NNY) Nicholville, Fort Jackson, St. Regis Falls 1979 Little Falls: First 1981 "For Steeples Parish" 1983 (Trans out to NY) Staten Island: Summerfield 1986 East Hampton & Sag Harbor 1990 Chaplain, Hospice of Jefferson County Inc. 1994 (NCNY) (426.1) Pulaski: Park Assoc.; Bereavement Coord - Oswego Co. Hospice 1996 Liverpool Assoc.

Mauser, Sonya K. PE 2005 FE 2008 *1999 (9/1/1999) Empl. By LC: Hannibal Center, S Hannibal Fed. 2000 (NCNY) PL: Hannibal Center, S Hannibal 2005 (on loan WNY) Cuba 2010 (UNY) Cuba 2012 Lyndonville 2014 Macedon Center/South Perinton

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1997 (NCNY) Transferred in: Liverpool Assoc. 2003 Sherrill 2005 Corning: Grace 2010 (UNY) Corning: Grace 2011 (1/1/2011) Corning:Grace (50%) 2011 Victor 2013 Retired

1997 Ogdensburg; Heuvelton, DePeyster 1997 (12/23/97) Leave of Absence 1999 Copenhagen United LFT 2001 Chemung, Wilawana LFT 2006 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired McGaughey, Douglas R PM 1970 FM 1978 1970 (TROY) At School 1971 Brownsville 1972 At School 1977 Berlin & Grafton 1979 At School 1983 Instr, Rel & Philosophy, Greensboro College, NC 1988 Prof of Religion Willamette University, Salem, OR 2010 (UNY) Prof of Rel Studies Willamette Univ OR

McCune, Robert J. PM 1952 FM 1954 RE 1992 1952 (CNY) In School 1953 Truxton, E.Homer, Cheningo 1958 Ex. Sec., Cortland Council of Churches 1958 College Student Christian Work 1960 Cortland:Homer Ave. 1964 Elmira:First 1968 Sup't. Elmira District 1972 Sup't. Syracuse District 1974 Ithaca:St. Paul's 1983 Conference Executive 1986 (NCNY) Supt. St. Lawrence District 1991 Supt. Seven Valleys Dist. 1992 Retired 1992 NY West Area Bishop's Asst. 1993-95 NYWA Bishop's Asst.; Ithaca:St. Paul's Assoc 1999 (9/1-12/31/1999) Interim Supt. Seven Valleys 2010 (UNY) Retired

McNeill, John W. PL 1982 PM 1983 FM 1986 1982 (WNY) PL: South Byron 1983 Attend School 1984 Panama 1989 (8/15/1989) Indiana Univ, Pa, Campus Pastor 1995 Fairport: First 2010 (UNY) Fairport: First 2012 Ithaca St. Paul's

McDonald, Bruce PM 1969 FM 1975 RE 2013 1972 Central Texas Conference 1972 (Troy) Georgia & St. Albans Bay 1978 Argyle & Fortsville 1988 At School 1994 Leave of Absence 1995 Associate Professor, Texas Wesleyan University 2010 (UNY) Assoc. Prof, Texas Wesleyan University 2013 Retired

Mead, Norman Joseph FL 1953 FM 1954 RE 1987 1945 Ordinated by American Baptist Church 1953 FL: Elkland; Osceola 1958 Corning: Bethany; Coopers Plain 1960 (WNY) Hornell: Spencer 1964 Lancaster: First 1972 Buffalo: Richmond Avenue 1977 Buffalo Coop Parish; Richmond Ave; N Delaware 1983 Arcade 1987 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

McDowell, Jeffrey A. FL 1988 PM 1989 FE 1991 1988 (NCNY) FL: Clyde 1997 Bath:Centenary 2010 (UNY) Bath:Centenary 2014 District Superintendent of Finger Lakes

Meade, David G. PE 1973 FE 1976 RE 2015 1973 (W.PA) At School 1975 Johnstown: Westmont 1979 At School 1984 Houghton College Faculty 1990 (1/1/1990) (WNY) Salamanca: First 1990 Niagara Falls: St. Paul's 1993 Brockport 1999 Ext Min: Dir United Theol Seminary at Buffalo 2001 Lancaster Faith 2005 (10/5/2005) Incapacity Leave

McFarland, William FL 1987 PM 1988 FE 1991 RE 2006 1987 (NCNY) FL: Addison, Woodhull 1989 Caton, South Corning 1993 Caton LFT 1994 Bernhards Bay, Cleveland 1996 Madrid United LFT

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Mileham, Rodney PL 1995 PM 1999 FE 2002 1995 (WNY) PL; (75%) Akron, Associate 1997 PL: Alabama, Basom (75%) 1999 Oakfield 2004 Laona 2010 (UNY) Laona 2011 East Randolph

2006 Elma 2008 (5/1/2008) Incapacity Leave 2010 (UNY) Incapacity Leave 2015 Retired Megnin, Donald F. PM 1958 FM 1960 RE 1994 1958 (CNY) In School 1960 Syracuse:First Ward 1963 In School 1967 Assoc. Prof., Slippery Rock State College, Pa. 1974 Prof., Slippery Rock State College, Pa. 1994 (NCNY) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Millbyer, Terrance E. PM 1966 FM 1969 RE 2006 1966 (CNY) In School 1968 Savannah 1974 Phoenix 1981 North Rose 1990 (NCNY) Cornerstone 1992 Syracuse:Gethsemane; Cornerstone 1999 Cornerstone 2006 Retired; Cornerstone 2010 (UNY) Cornerstone

Merle, Sara SP 1998 PE 2000 FE 2003 1998 (WNY) SL: North Gainesville/Covington 2000 PE: Knowlesville/Millville 2005 Kendall 2010 (UNY) Kendall

Miller, Duane R. PM 1958 FM 1961 RE 2000 1958 Oregon Conference: At School 1964 Corvallis-Wesley Foundation 1968 At School 1970 Dir Adm & Financial Aid, Boston Univ Sch of Theol 1974 (WNY) Fillmore, Hume 1978 Fairport 1983 Elma 1988 Rochester: Grace 1995 (1/1/1995) Dir, Grace Urban Min, Rochester 2000 (1/1/2000) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Metivier, F Victor PM 1959 FM 1961 RE 1998 1959 (WNY) At School 1961 East Aurora, Associate 1963 Hilton 1968 Elma 1977 Fredonia 1984 Amherst: Trinity 1991 Hamburg 1998 Retired 2008 (5/1-7/14/2008) Elma 2010 (UNY) Retired

Miller, George F PM 1958 FM 1969 RE 2000 *1957 Pownal & Eagle Bridge 1958 (Troy) Pownal, Eagle Bridge & North Petersburg 1959 North Hoosick, Eagle Bridge, & North Petersburg 1960 North Hoosick & Eagle Bridge 1961 North Hoosick, Eagle Bridge, & South Cambridge 1964 (4/1/1964) Conference Director Youth work 1968 Granville 1970 Green Island, Good Shepherd 2000 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Middleton Sr., Timothy M. FL 2001 AM 2009 2001 (WNY)(9/1/01) FL: Panama 2008 FL: Alfred & Angelica 2010 (UNY) Angelica; Alfred 2014 Newark Valley/Caring Covenant Coop Parish CP Mikel Hayes, Pamela PL 2004 PE 2006 FE 2009 2004 (Troy)PL: Malta Ridge UMC (50%) 2006 Faith Schenectady 2008 Cobleskill UMC 2010 (UNY) Cobleskill UMC 2015 Cobleskill/ cp at Hyndesville/Dorloo/Warnerville/Mineral Springs

Miller, Ida M.T. PM 1982 FM 1984 RE 2000 1982 (WNY) Fairport, Associate 1983 Colden; Orchard Park: Emmanuel 1988 Rochester: Grace

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2000 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

1968 Newark:First (Assoc.) 1969 In School 1970 Staff, Wayne Co. Comm. Action Prg 1974 Dpty Dir., Prog. Fndng 1981 Ex. Dir., Rural NY Farmworker Opp. 2010 (UNY) President/CEO PathStone Corporation 2011 Rural Opportunities Inc. Rochester 2013 President/CEO of Path Stone Corp, Rochester

Miller, Roy L. PM 1973 FM 1976 RE 2014 1973 (WNY) At School 1975 Jamestown: Grace 1978 Jamestown: Grace; Buffalo Street 1983 Wellsville 1997 Jamestown District Superintendent 2003 Dir, The Better Place, Cornerstone District 2010 (UNY) Dir, The Better Place, Cornerstone Dist. 2014 Retired 6/30/14

Modisher, Donald E. PM 1943 FM 1947 RE 1984 1943 Erie Conference (Meth): At School 1945 Chaplain, U.S. Army 1946 Conneaut Lake, PA 1949 Girard, PA 1959 Fredonia 1962 Genesee Conference 1968 (WNY) Jamestown District Superintendent 1974 Conference Executive 1979 Jamestown: Kidder 1984 Retired 1998 (1998-5/31/1999) Fredonia 2010 (UNY) Retired

Mills, Paul FL 1957 PM 1962 FM 1964 RE 1997 *1957 (NNY) FL: Bowens Corners, Granby Center *1961 (Peninsula) FL: In School, St.Thomas Charge *1962 Bayside Charge 1964 (NNY) Oriskany Falls, Deansboro 1968 (Sept) Camden, Florence 1979 (2/1980) Potsdam 1983 (CNY) Big Flats 1993 (NCNY) Newfield 1997 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Mohler, Hallock N. PM 1954 FM 1957 RE 1995 1955 (Texas) Houston: Love 1958 (Baltimore)Hollywood, MD 1960 Olney; Oakdale-Emory 1963 Brussels, Belgium: American Protestant Church 1968 Switzerland-France Conf: Dir of the European Prog for Laymen Abroad 1974 (WNY) Victor 1979 Rochester: Wesley 1985 Penfield 1995 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Minnigh, Wendell E. PM 1961 FM 1964 RE 1997 1961 (W.PA) In School 1964 McKeesport:First (Assoc.) 1966 S.Harbor Creek 1968 (NY) Rockhill, Wurtsboro, Mamakating 1971 (CNY) Bath 1986 (2/1987) (NCNY) Geneva:First 1997 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Mitchell, Gilbert C. PM 1953 FM 1956 RE 1993 1953 (WYO)In School 1955 (CNY) Millerton, Jackson Cntr 1957 Millerton 1960 Jordan 1976 Newark:First 1985 Horseheads 1993 (NCNY) Retired 1993-00 Corning: Grace (Assoc.) 2010 (UNY) Retired

Molik, Patricia PL 2009 PE 2011 FE 2014 2009 (Troy) (12/1/09) PL: <25% Sanford's Ridge 2010 (UNY) PL: Sanford's Ridge(25%) 2012 Wilton Trinity 2014 Ballston Spa Montgomery, Thomas E. FL 1971 PM 1977 FM 1980 RE 1998 *1971 (CNY) FL: Lysander, Little Utica *1975 In School 1977 In School 1978 Palmyra 1985 Chittenango 1992 (NCNY) Sodus

Mitchell III, Stuart J. PM 1968 FM 1970 1967 (CNY) In School

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1995 Caughdenoy 1998 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

1985 Effective: Hannibal, Granby Center 1990 (NCNY) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Moore, Daniel T. PM 1977 FM 1981 RE 2002 1977 (CNY) In School 1979 Port Byron 1982 Dundee, Starkey 1985 NYW Area Radio Ministry, N. Syracuse (Assoc.) 1986 (NCNY) NYW Area Radio Ministry LFT 1987 NYWA Radio Min.; NCNY Dir. of Communications 1988 (Sept) NYWA Radio Min.; Appt. to School 1990 ABLC: Macon Urban Min. Good News Television 1993 (Oct.) Lee Center, Point Rock LFT 1995 Lee Center, Point Rock 1996 Syracuse: James St. 2000 Baldwinsville Assoc. LFT 2002 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Morris, G. Ewart PM 1994 FM 1998 1994 (2/1/1994) (WNY) Rochester: Resurrection 1995 South Park 2000 Buffalo: Lincoln Memorial 2006 West Seneca: Covenant 2010 (UNY) West Seneca: Covenant 2012 Albany: Emmaus, Valley Falls Mort, Wayne A. PL 2001 FL 2003 PE 2004 FE 2007 2001 (NCNY) PL: Aloquin-Flint, Chapin (75%) 2003 FL: Caughdenoy 2006 Williamson 2010 (UNY) Williamson 2015 Elma

Moore-Colgan, Marion PM 1985 FE 1991 RE 2015 1985 (Troy) At School 1986 Lake Luzerne, Lake George & Stoney Creek 1990 Keeseville & Harkness 1998 Enosburg Falls & West Ensoburg 2000 Fair Haven & Poultney 2006 Plattsburgh 2010 (UNY) Plattsburgh 2013 Phoenix /Fulton State St 2015 Retired

Mosher, Barbara ROE 2011 2011 Gainesville Coordinating Pastor 2014 Warsaw Immanuel Mourice, Camillus J PL 1990 PE 1991 FE 1994 1990 PL: Chatham Center (75%) 1991 (Troy) Delanson, Burtonville & Gallupville 1994 Canajoharie & East Stone Arabia 1999 Canajoharie 2001 Clifton Park 2010 (UNY) Clifton Park, Mechanicville 2011 Johnsonville and Pittstown UMCs

Morey, Betty SP 1994 PM 1996 FM 2000 RE 2010 1993 Syr: Brown Memorial (empl. by local church) 1994 (NCNY) SL: Syr:Brown Memorial 1998 Syracuse: W; Syr: Brown Memorial 2010 (UNY) Retired 2012 (11/1/12 - 6/30/13) Interim Warners & (12/1/12 6/30/13) Little Utica

Mowry, Elizabeth F. FL 1971 PM 1972 FM 1974 RE 2009 1971 (NNY) FL: Great Bend, Champion 1972 Great Bend, Champion 1974 Alexandria Bay, Redwood 1977 Madrid (United), W.Potsdam 1979 Madrid (United) 1985 Beaver Falls, Beaver Valley at Naumburg 1989 (NCNY) Pulaski 2000 Oneida: First 2004 (1/16/2005) Oneida: First; CP Clockville 2009 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Morris, Dolen PM 1959 FM 1961 RE 1984 Ef 1985 R 1990 1959 (MOE) Union, Cedar Grove 1960 Leadwood 1962 Scott City 1964 (CNY) Port Byron 1972 Trumansburg, Jacksonville 1975 (NNY) (Nov) Pulaski 1982 Leave of Absence 1984 Retired

Moyer, Mardean PM 1962 FM 1964 RE 1995 1962 (CNY) Montour Falls

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Neal, Richard W. SP 1984 PM 1985 FM 1987 1984 Southern Illinois Conference 1985 (Troy) Associate, Delmar 1992 Associate, N Presbyterian Church, Williamsville 1993 Appointed in WNY 1994 Leave of Absence 1995 Union Road Community UCC, South Cheektowaga 1996 Mary Vale Dr Presby Church, Cheektowaga 1997 Middlebury & East Middlebury/Ripton 2003 Clifton Park/Jonesville 2005 Church of the Covenant, Averill Park 2007 (on loan WNY) Buffalo: Central Park 2009 Williamsville 2010 (UNY) Williamsville

1965 (Part) Big Flats 1969 Bath 1971 Gorham:United 1979 Waterloo 1985 Syracuse:Gethsemane 1992 (NCNY) Skaneateles 1995 Retired 1995-00 Cazenovia, Erieville, Nelson (Assoc) 2000-04 Canastota, Peterboro - 04 2004 (9/1/2004) Kirkville 2010 (UNY) Kirkville 2011 Retired Mudge, William A. SP 1983 PM 1988 FE 1991 1983 (NNY)(Oct.) SL: Cherry Valley, Salt Springville 1986 (NCNY)(Aug) SL: Branchport, Bluff Point 1989 Maynard, West Schuyler 1991 Boonville 2004 New Creation Ministries; CP Westernville 2008 (11/2/08) New Creation Min; CP Westernville & Trenton 2010 (UNY) New Creation Min, CP Westernville, Trenton 2011 (7/1/2011) Adirondack District Superintendent 2013 Glens Falls: Christ & Adirondack DS

Newell, Brooke PE 1990 FE 1997 1990 (VA) Attend School 1991 St.Luke's Assoc. 1993 Poquosn:Trinity Assoc. 1994 (NCNY) Caton LFT 1998 Big Flats: Hillview 1999 Horseheads Associate/Pine Valley 2000 Hamilton: Park 2003 (1/2-11/1/03) Prog. Dir. Seminar Design â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GBCS 2003 (11/2/03) (Troy) 2006-09 Family Leave 2009 Synod. of the NE, Presb. 2010 (UNY) Synod. of the NE, Presb. 2011 Willmington: Whiteface Comm. 2015 Potsdam; coordinating pastor West Stockholm

Muzzy, Virgil P. SP 1982 PM 1984 FM 1987 RE 2005 1977 (W.PA) Trinity Yoke Parish 1981 (WNY) Pond Eddy 1982 (W.PA) SL: Miller 1985 Sigel 1989 Chaplain, US Navy 1990 (WYO) Chinchilla 1996 Norwich 2000 Apalachin: First 2003 Chaplain, United States Army 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Chaplain, United States Army

Nicholas, George F. FL 2000 PE 2002 FE 2005 2000 (WNY) FL: Rochester: Grace 2010 (UNY) Rochester: Grace 2011 (7/1/11) Buffalo's Metropolitan/Lincoln 2014 (7/1/14) Buffalo: Lincoln Memorial Nicholls, David PM 1991 FE 1997 RE 2005 1991 (NCNY) (Sept.15) Watertown: Bethany 1995 Dryden 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Naik, R. Brown FL 1979 PM 1980 FM 1984 RE 2015 1979 (WYO) FL: Gibson 1980 Gibson 1982 Nichols/Lounsberry 1986 Nichols 1990 Union Center 2005 Union Center/Wesley 2010 (UNY) Union Center/Wesley 2015 Retired / Marathon (50%)

Nicholls, Grant T. FL 2001 PE 2004 FE 2008 RE 2011 1999 (Gr. NJ) SL: No Record of Appt. 2000 (WNY) Buttzville 2001 (NCNY) FL: Watkins Glen, Beaver Dams 2003 (12/1/2003) Beaver Dams

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2007 Minetto 2008 Elmira Heights: Oakwood 2011 (3/30/11) Retirement

1977 Moira, Bruston, N. Bangor 1982 Boonville, Hawkinsville, Talcottville 1986 (NCNY) (10/3/86) GBGM 1993 Watertown:Asbury 1995 Mohawk Dist. Supt. 1999 (10/1/99) Exec. Sec. For Conf. Relations - GBGM 2009 Assistant General Secretary, GBGM 2010 (UNY) Associate General Secretary, GBGM 2012 Retired 12/31/12

Nolen, Bonnie B. PM 1993 FE 1997 RE 2006 1993 (WNY) At School 1994 Kenmore, Associate 1997 Rochester: Elmgrove 2006 Retired 2009 (12/7/09 - 6/30/10) Penfield 2010 (UNY) Retired

Nye, Holly E. PL 1988 PM 1989 FM 1991 1988 (Northern NJ Conf.)PL: Rahway: First, NJ (75%) 1989 Associate, Maplewood: Morrow Memorial 1993 (NNJ) Â¶426.1 Associate, Burnt Hills 1995 (NNJ) Family Leave 1996 (TROY) Hartford 1998 Media Editor 2000 Director of Communications 2005 Associate, Saratoga Springs 2007 Troy Conference Minister 2010 (UNY) Albany: Emmaus LFT 2012 Burnt Hills

Norrix, Robert "BJ" PM 1980 FM 1984 1980 (CNY) In School 1981 Leave of Absence 1982 (NNY) Waddington, Louisville (UCC) 1984 (CNY) Onondaga Hill 1987 (NCNY)(June'88) Syr: Christ Community 2010 (UNY) Syr: Christ Community 2011 Amherst: Christ 2015 Syracuse City UM Churches Nowak, Jeffrey M. PM 1994 FE 2000 1994 (WNY) At School 1995 Delevan, Sardinia 2001 Delevan, Machias 2003 West Seneca: Seneca 2006 (7/23/2006) New Hope 2010 (UNY) West Seneca: New Hope 2012 Belfast & Friendship 2014 Watertown Bethany & First

O'Connor, Anne H. PM 1986 FM 1990 1986 (WNY) At School 1988 Walworth, West Walworth 2001 Rochester Aldersgate 2010 (UNY) Rochester Aldersgate O'Connor-Slater, Deborah PM 1981 FM 1984 1981 (NNY) Appt. to School 1982 Belleville, Ellisburg, Henderson, Woodville 1986 (NCNY) Solvay 1991 Liverpool (Assoc.) 1996 Fulton:State St. 2002 Central Lakes District Superintendent 2009 NY West Area Dir. Of Transitional Ministry 2010 (UNY) (1/1/2011 - 6/30/2011) Transitional Leave 2011 Delmar First

Nowicki, Susan E. PM 1981 FM 1985 1981 (WNY) At School 1983 Hornell: East Avenue; Big Creek 1984 Rushford, Caneadea 1986 (2/1/1986) Olean: Trinity 1989 Pavillion 1993 Attica: Trinity 1998 (7/15/1998-6/30/1999) Interim W Seneca: Seneca 1999 Colden/Orchard Park: Emmanuel 2001 Alfred 2001 (1/11/2002) Incapacity Leave 2010 (UNY) Incapacity Leave

O'Neill, Terrence M. D 1979 PM 1979 FE 1982 RE 2010 1979 School 1980 6-15-80 Fort Ann & West Fort Ann 1983 Ticonderoga 1989 Albany: McKownville 2003 Chaplain, St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, NY 2009 Gloversville-Foothills 2010 (UNY) Gloversville-Foothills 2011 Retired

Nuessle, John E. PM 1975 FM 1978 RE 2012 1975 (NNY) School

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2011 (9/30/10 – 6/30/12) Gloversville: Foothills 2015 (4/6/15 – 6/30/15) Shenendehowa

2007 Appt in WNY Conf. Chaplain Nazareth College 2010 (UNY) Chaplain Nazareth College 2011 BU Sch of Theo. Coor of Spirit Life MA (50%)

Oertel, David PM 1965 FM 1968 RE 2004 1965 (CNY) In School 1967 (Balt.) Hyattsville (Assoc.) 1968 (CNY) Seneca Castle, Flint 1970 Seneca Castle 1971 Horseheads 1982 Sup't. Elmira District 1984 Sup't. Syracuse District 1986 (NCNY) Sup't Onondaga Dist 1988 N. Syracuse: Andrews Memorial 1993 (Aug.1) Leave of Absence 1994 (Aug.1) Baldwinsville 1998 Folts Home Chaplain 2004 (1/1/05) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Oskvig, Daven W. FL 2002 PE 2003 FE 2006 2002 (WNY) FL: Niagara Falls: First 2006 Lancaster: Faith 2008 Elma 2010 (UNY) Elma 2015 Kenmore Ostrander, Wayne B. PM 1954 FM 1961 RE 1996 1954 At School, Erie Conference EUB 1956 Cable Hollow 1960 Dewittville 1964 Frewsburg: Weidler Memorial, Wheeler Hill 1971 Western New York Conference 1979 Elmgrove 1991 Livonia 1996 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Olmstead, Patricia J. PM 1983 FM 1986 RE 2014 1983 (WNY) Appointed to Attend School 1984 Williamsville Associate 1998 (on loan WYO)AGAPE Coop Parish/Castle Creek (337.1) 2000 (transfer in WYO) Morris 2001 (2/1/02) Incapacity 2002 (8/1/02) Chinchilla 2004 North Fenton 2008 Incapacity Leave 2010 (UNY) Incapacity Leave 2014 Retired 11/1/13

Owen, Manilla SP 1989 PM 1990 FE 1995 1989 (6/2/1989)SL: Okla Conf: Springer, Gene Autry 1990 Springer, Fitzhugh 1991 (6/1/1991) At School 1992 (6/1/92) (Kansas E) Gridley, Turkey Creek 1995 (6/1/95) (Kansas W) Woodbine, Lyona: Tri-Cty Parish Dir 1997 Bennington 2001 Family Leave 2003 (WNY) Pavilion/Wyoming 2010 (UNY) Seneca Castle 2014 Seneca Castle /Newark Emmanuel 2015 Dansville / Sparta Center

Olson, Mary L. PM 1981 FM 1984 RE 2009 1981 (CNY) In School; Mecklenburg 1981 (Sept) Mecklenburg, Enfield 1983 Mecklenburg, Enfield, Ellis Hollow 1985 Dir. Cont. Ed. & D. Min. Prg, Utd Theol Seminary 1995 (3/7/96) W. Ohio Conf 2001 Appt. in N. Arkansas Conf. 2008 Walnut Street Works Inc. 2008 (4/1/09) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Palm, Janice W. PM 1987 FE 1992 RE 2011 1987 (Troy) At School 1988 (10/1/1988) Wilmington/Whiteface United 1993 Ballston Spa 2000 Embury District Superintendent 2008 Delmar 2010 (UNY) Delmar 2011 Retired 2012 Interim Albany District DS (1/1/12 – 9/30/12)

Olson, Robin PM 1986 FM 1988 1986 (NCNY) Ithaca: St. Paul's (Assoc.) 1989 Appt. in Wisc. Conf.: Wilmot 1994 Family Leave 1999 Appointed in WNY Conf. 2002 Family Leave

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Parker, Brolin C PM 1973 FE 1977 RE 2012 1973 (Yellowstone Conf.) At School 1975 Denton 1978 Miles City: Associate 1980 Boseman, MT 1984 (transfer to Wyoming) Waverly, Fleetwood 1988 Binghamton: High Street 1993 Clarks Green 1996 Sabbatical 1997 Moscow 2000 Wilkes Barre: District Superintendent 2004 (on loan to Troy) 2009 (6/7/10) Transfer in Troy: Saratoga Springs 2010 (UNY) Saratoga Springs 2011 District Superintendent of Albany District 2012 (8/1/2012) Incapacity Leave 2012 Retired 10/1/2012

Parsons, Norman W. PM 1948 FM 1955 RE 1991 1948 (WNY) J3 work in Japan 1953 At School 1955 Board of Global Ministries: Japan 1974 (2/1/1974) Chaplain at Erie County Home 1976 (10/1/1976) Buffalo: South Park 1980 East Aurora 1985 Jamestown District Superintendent 1991 Retired 1994 (12/1/94-12/31/96) Assist NY West Area Bishop 2010 (UNY) Retired Pattison, G William PM 1970 FM 1974 RE 2010 1970 (Troy) At School 1970 (10/1/1970) Lake Luzerne, Lake George Stoney Creek (St.) 1971 At School 1973 Esperance-Sloansville 1976 (9/15/1976) North Chatham & Niverville 1979 Rensselaer: First 1986 Round Lake 1991 Valley Falls and Melrose 2001 Valley Falls 2005 Albany: Pine Grove 2010 (UNY) Retired 2010 (9/1/10-6/30/11) Interim Schenectady First

Parr, Nancy GW PM 1981 FM 1984 RE 2003 1980 (CNY) Fosterville 1981 In School; Fosterville 1982 Penn Yan (Assoc.), Keuka College Chaplain 1987 (NCNY) Horseheads (Assoc.) 1995 Folts Home Chaplain 1998 Elmira: Westside LFT 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Paufler, Denis J. PM 1983 FM 1986 RE 2001 *1981 (NNY) Hannawa Falls, Colton *1982 Westmoreland, Clark Mills 1983 Westmoreland, Clark Mills 1985 Brasher Falls, Buckton, North Lawrence 1989 (NCNY) Brasher Falls, Buckton, N. Lawrence; CP Nicholville, Ft. Jackson, St. Regis Falls 1989 (Aug.20) Canastota 1990 (Jan.1'91) Willowvale, Sauquoit 1994 Attend School 1997 Counselor-Catholic Charities 2001 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Parr, Stephen PM 1959 FM 1961 RE 1998 1959 (CNY) Monroe Larger Parish 1960 Millport, Pine Valley 1962 Elmira:Centenary (Assoc.) 1963 (Part) Coopers Plains 1967 Elmira:Pennsylvania Ave. 1973 Auburn:Trinity 1982 Rushville 1987 (NCNY) Elmira Heights: Oakwood 1995 Herkimer 1998 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Parsons, Mark E. PM 1986 FM 1989 1986 (WNY) At School 1987 Adams Basin, Garland 1992 Harris Hill 1995 Jamestown: Camp Street 2010 (UNY) Mayville First 2011 (7/1/11) Mayville First, Dewittville-Hartfield

Pegg, William J PM 1967 FM 1975 RE 2014 1967 (Oklahoma) At School 1973 (Tennessee) Nashville: Belmont, Associate 1974 (WNY) Buffalo: Ontario Street 1977 Buff: Coop Parish: Asbury Delaware, Ontario St 1982 Rochester: Seneca 1986 Rochester District Superintendent 1992 Rush

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2010 (UNY) Rush 2014 Retired

2010 (UNY) Edwards Chapel, & Ext. Min. Hospice Chautaugua Cnty 2014 Ext. Min. Hospice

Perry, Carmen PL 2009 PE 2010 FE 2012 2009 (SW TX) Leave of Absence 2009 (WNY-11/17/09)PL: Buff: C. Park/C. Hill/Univ. (50%) 2010 (UNY) Buff: C. Park/C. Hill/Univ & Williamsville 2012 Boulevard 2014 Chautauqua: Hurlbut Memorial Community

Phillippe, John SP 1964 PM 1965 FM 1968 RE 1996 1963 (Minnesota) Racine-Grand Meadow 1970 LaCrescent-Dakota-Dresbach 1982 Buffalo 1990 (10/1/1990) (WYO) Worcester 1996 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Perry, Nicholas PL 2010 PE 2012 FE 2014 2010 (UNY) (9/30/10) PL: Bowmansville/Alden 2011 PL: Bowmansville/Alden (75%) 2012 Deposit/Hale Eddy 2014 Lakewood /Ashville

Piatt, David C. PL 1999 FL 2000 PE 2004 FE 2009 1997 (WNY) Rushford; Centerville (9/1/1999 PL 75%) 2000 FL: Frewsburg: Trinity 2002 FL: Cattaraugus/Wesley 2010 (UNY) Ogdensburg, Morristown 2013 (8/25/2013) Ogdensburg / Waddington

Peters, Robert PM 1968 FL 1975 HL 1983 PL 1987 RHL 2015 1968 (Troy) PM: At School 1971 At School 1974 FL: Rock City Falls, Middlegrove & East Galway 1978 Leave of Absence 1983 Honorable Location 1987 PL: Watervliet (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Watervliet & Honorable Location 2015 Retired

Pierce, Mark L. PE 1990 FE 1994 RE 2014 1989 (NCNY)(May 14'90) Canton Asst.; DeKalb Junction, DeKalb Asst. (SL) 1990 Canton Assist. 1990 (Sept) In School 1990 (Oct.) In School; LaFargeville, Stone Mills 1991 LaFargeville, Wellesley Island, Densmore, OmarFishers Landing "Thousand Islands Parish" 1993 LaFargeville, Wellesley Island-Densmore, Omar-Fishers Landing "Thousand Is Parish Stone Mills 1995 Cape Vincent, Three Mile Bay, Point Peninsula 2010 (UNY) Lake & River Parish (Cape Vincent, Three Mile Bay, Point Peninsula) 2014 Retired/CP for Belleville

Phelps, David Wesley PM 1957 FM 1959 RE 1993 1955 (Genesee) East Otto 1958 Eldred, Pennsylvania 1962 Walworth 1965 (WNY) Livonia 1969 Sabbatical Leave 1970 Rochester: Grace, Associate 1972 Oakfield; Elba 1982 (9/15/82) Hilton 1984 (3/15/84) Chaplain, Veterans Administration 1991 Alabama; Basom 1993 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Piper, Gerald C. SP 1978 PM 1979 FM 1984 RE 2008 1978 (WNY) SL: Millville 1985 Dewittville; Hartfield 1994 Olean: Trinity/Knapp Creek 2008 (8/1/08) Retired; Olean: Trinity/Knapp Creek 2010 (UNY) Retired; Knapp Creek 2011 Knapp Creek Trinity

Phelps, Timothy D. PM 1983 FE 1987 1983 (WNY) At School 1985 Wellsville, Associate 1986 Hornell: East Avenue; South Dansville 1988 Attica 1993 Falconer 2006 Edwards Chapel, Ext. Min. Hospice

Pitkin, L Paul PM 1970 FM 1972 RE 2007 1970 (WYO)In School 1971 (CNY) Webb Mills 1974 Lansing 1987 (NCNY) In School 1990 Family Couns. Min. of Susquehanna Assoc.

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2007 (12/31/07) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired 2011 Family Couseling Ministry of Susquehanna

1970 Pulaski 1975 Watertown:Asbury 1984 Supt. Mohawk District 1989 (NCNY)(01/1990) Manlius 1993 Ilion 1998 Retired 1998 (2/15/99-5/1/99) Interim Supt. Mohawk District 1999 (10/1-12/31/99) Interim Supt. Mohawk District 2001 (*2/1-6/30/02) Oran 2010 (UNY) Retired

Poland, Edith A. PL 2004 FL 2006 PE 2007 FE 2015 2004 (NCNY) PL: Williamstown: United Federated (25%) 2006 (Troy) FL: Keeseville & Harkness 2010 (UNY) Keeseville & Harkness Pollard, James M. PM 1961 FM 1964 RE 2003 1961 (WNY) At School 1964 Pekin 1967 Amherst: Christ, Associate 1969 Lakewood 1977 Associate Conference Executive 1983 Webster 1987 (NCNY) Conference Council Director 1992 (WNY) Rochester District Superintendent 1994 WNY Conference Council Director 1999 Williamsville 2003 Retired 2006 (7/1/2006-6/30/2007) Interim Roch: Asbury 1st 2007 (11/1-12/31/2007) Buffalo: Lincoln Memorial 2010 (UNY) Retired

Prentice, Diane E. PL 1999 SP 2000 PE 2003 FE 2008 1999 (WYO) PL: 75% Nanticoke, NY 2003 Maine Federated 2004 Wyalusing 2008 Kirkwood: First LFT 2010 (UNY) Kirkwood: First 2011 (1/1/11) Ext. Min. Hilltop, Kirkwood 2011 Kirkwood, Ext. Min. Chaplain Hilltop Preuninger, Colleen PL 2009 2011 PE 2009 (NCNY) (11/3/09) PL: Oneida: First (75%) 2010 (UNY)PL: Oneida: First (75%) 2011 Oneida: First; (7/1/11) CP Hamilton:Park 2012 Oneida:First 2013 Ecumenical Chaplain @ Hendricks Chapel SU

Pollock, Andrew W. SP 1987 PE 1994 FE 1998 1987 (WNY) SL: Centerville, Sandusky 1989 Troupsburg, South Canisteo 1995 Middleport 2006 Akron 2007 (12/3/07) Halifax Health System/Hospice, Florida 2010 (UNY) Halifax Health System/Hospice, Florida

Priset, Alice (Fung Kiu) PL 2001 PE 2004 FE 2008 2001 (WNY)PL: Elba (25%) 2004 Carlton (75%) 2008 Marilla (75%)LFT 2009 Marilla 2010 (UNY) Marilla 2012 (7/30/12) Marilla LFT (75%) 2015 Williston / Marilla

Pollock, Wilbur W. PM 1978 FM 1979 RE 2001 1959 (NNY) At School 1961 Lee Center, Point Rock 1966 (WNY) Pavilion 1971 Westfield 1972 (3/1/72) Honorable Location 1978 Holland; Protection 2001 Retired; Protection (PT) 2010 (UNY) Retired

Priset, Duane W. PM 1976 FM 1979 1976 (WNY) At School 1977 Wayland 1986 Lancaster: Faith 2001 Lockport Emmanuel 2010 (UNY) Lockport Emmanuel Pritts, Deborah L. PM 1980 FM 1984 RE 2007 1980 (NNY) Leonardsville 1984 Willowvale, Sauquoit 1988 (NCNY) Skaneateles 1992 Seven Valleys Disrict Superintendent

Potter, Edwin A. PM 1956 FM 1958 RE 1998 1956 (NNY) School 1958 Moira, Bruston, Lawrenceville 1962 Central Square, W. Monroe

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1999 (Sept.) Trumansburg 2003 Windsor 2005 (WYO) Windsor 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

2012 (2/4/13) Family leave 2012 (3/3/13) Bolivar & Alma (50%) 2013 Adams Basin /Rochester: Wesley 2014 Rochester: Wesley / Seneca Rauscher, Richard C. PM 1987 FM 1989 RE 2005 1987 (NCNY) Dir., Southern Tier Pastoral Counseling 1987 (Aug 3) Chaplain, Keuka College 1991 Dir., Naples Family Counseling 2005 Retired

Proper, Roberta PM 1974 FM 1977 RE 1994 1974 (Troy) Worcester 1976 Johnsburg, Wevertown & Riparius 1981 Bristol: Federated 1985 Whitehall 1990 Rock City Falls & Middle Grove East Galway 1991 Rock City Falls, Middle Grove 1992 School, State University of New York 1994 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired 2011 Raceville 2012 Returned to retirement

Reece, Belynda M. PE 1996 FE 2000 1996 (WNY) At School 1997 Kenmore, Associate 2000 North Chili 2004 Attend School 2010 (Cal Pac) (346.1) Joshua Tree Community, Riverside District (75%) 2011 (Cal Pac) (346.1) Joshua Tree Comm & 29 Palms (75%)

Pullyblank, Thomas SP 2001 PE 2005 FE 2009 2001 (WYO) SL: Fly Creek 2005 Fly Creek LFT (75%) 2010 (UNY) Fly Creek LFT (75%) 2011 Fly Creek & Schuyler Lake (75%) LFT 2013 Sidney 2015 Sidney / CP North Afton

Reed, Kim Weihing PE 1993 FE 1999 1993 (TROY) Appointed to Attend School 1994 Associate, Delmar 1996 Leave of Absence (1/1/97-6/30/97) Malta Ridge 1997 Associate Clifton Park: Shenendehowa 2000 Leave of Absence 2003 Family Leave 2010 (UNY) Galway (LFT, 50%)

Puthuparampil, John Joseph PM 1996 FE 1998 RE 2005 1995 (NCNY) Onondaga Hill, Cedarvale 1999 Brushton/North Bangor 2000 (1/1/01) Brushton 2003 (5/1/03) Rose/Lock Berlin 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Reeder, William D. FL 1962 PM 1964 FM 1966 RE 1990 1962 (WNY) FL: Pavilion 1966 At School 1967 North Chili 1978 Sabbatical 1979 Rochester: Covenant 1990 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Quick, Elizabeth PE 2003 FE 2006 2003 (NCNY) Oneida:St. Paul's 2007 (9/1/07) Appointed in Greater New Jersey Conf. 2009 East Syracuse (United) 2010 (UNY) East Syracuse (United) 2012 Liverpool 2014 Sabattical Leave 2015 Apple Valley; St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meadows

Rehberg, Wesley S. PL 1996 PE 1999 FE 2002 RE 2002 1996 (NCNY) PL: Reynoldsville; Mecklenburg (75%) 1997 PL: Reynoldsville (75%) 1999 Rushville 2002 (11/12/02) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Rapino, Geraldine PL 2010 PE 2012 FE 2015 2010 (UNY) PL: South Dansville (25%) 2011 PL: Alma/Bolivar (25%) 2012 Alma/Bolivar (50%)

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Rehkugler, Nancy C. SP 1990 PE 1994 FE 1997 RE 2008 1989 (NCNY)(Aug.) Mecklenburg, Enfield, W. Danby Assist. 1990 Mecklenburg 1994 Attend School 1995 Moravia 2002 Fayetteville 2008 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

2008 Jacksonville 2010 (UNY) Jacksonville 2015 Return to retirement Rhodehamel, Gary PM 1975 FM 1977 HL 1994 Reinstated 1998 RE 2008 1975 (CNY) Liverpool Assoc. 1978 Cuyler, Fabius 1982 Newark: Emanuel 1987 (NCNY) Bath: Centenary 1991 Camillus: First 1992 (1/1/93) Camillus: First LFT 1993 Leave of Absence 1994 Honorable Location *1997 (01/1998) United Oswegatchie Parish Interim 1998 Re-admtd, Eff Relation: Utd Oswegatchie Par LFT 1999 (5/1/00) Potsdam 2004 Syracuse: St.Pauls 2008 Retired 2008-10 Syracuse: St. Paul's 2010 (UNY) Dannemora, UMC of Ellenburg 2015 Dannemora & Burke (25%)

Reichman, Ronald L. PL 1968 PM 1969 FM 1973 RE 2001 1968 (WNY) PL: At School 1972 Angelica 1979 Canisteo 1987 Cuba 2000 Leave of Absence 2001 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Reist, Irwin W. PL 1970 PM 1978 FM 1984 RE 1998 1970 (WNY) PL: Short Tract, Wiscoy (75%) 1978 Springwater, Webster Crossing 1978 (9/19/78) Leave of Absence 1982 Kennedy; Ellington 1985 (3/17/85) Dunkirk 1993 West Seneca: Seneca 1998 Retired 2000 (5/1/00) East Otto (25%) 2010 (UNY) Ripley/South Ripley 2012 (4/16/2012) return to retirement

Rhodehamel, Wendy SP 1987 PM 1988 FM 1990 RE 2010 1986 (WNY) Penfield (Assist.) 1987 (NCNY) Starkey 1988 Avoca, Wallace 1991 Camillus: Immanuel 1997 St. Lawrence Dist. Supt. 2004 Syracuse: Erwin First 2010 (UNY) Retired, Dannemora 2015 Dannemora & Burke (25%)

Reppert, Nelson PM 1959 FM 1964 RE 1982 Eff 1987 RE 2002 1959 (NNY) W. Canada Valley Parish 1960 In School 1964 Orwell (Union), Altmar, Pinevlle, Ricard Richland 1967 Pulaski 1970 Activity Cntr, Elmira: Christ's 1972 (CNY) Staff, Activity Center, Elmira; Christ's 1973 Corning: Grace (Assoc.) 1976 Ithaca: St. Paul's (Assoc.) 1980 Sabbatical 1981 In School 1982 Retired *1986 (NCNY)(Oct) Tully United (Interim) 1987 Returned to Effective Relation; Tully United 1998 Syracuse: University 2002 Retired 2003 (11/1/03) Enfield 2006 Enfield; Jacksonville

Rhodes, Alan C. PM 1974 FM 1977 RE 2014 1974 (Troy) At School 1976 Associate, Clifton Park: Shenendehowa 1979 Fort Plain & Freysbush 1983 Castleton-on-Hudson 1987 Ravena: Grace 1998 Gloversville: North Main Street 2002 Mechanicville 2010 (UNY) Esperance-Sloanville 2014 Retired Richards, Philip PE 1992 FE 1996 1992 (Troy) Niverville-Chatham Center 1996 Associate, Clifton Park: Shenendehowa 2000 Newtonville 2005 Glens Falls: Christ 2010 (UNY) Glens Falls: Christ 2013 Plattsburgh

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Richards, Roger G. PM 1975 FM 1978 RE 2010 1983 (WYO) Carverton 1988 Vestal, Associate 1992 Tunkhannock 1999 (9/6/99) Sabbatical 2003 Endwell 2010 (UNY) Retired

1979 Buffalo: First 1982 (8/1/82) Buffalo: First; Grand Island: Emmanuel 1984 Warsaw: First; Immanuel 1990 Jamestown: Epworth Christ 1996 (5/26/96) Jamestown: Christ First 1998 North Tonawanda: First 2007 Hamburg 2010 (UNY) Hamburg

Richards, Theodore PM 1976 FM 1978 RE 2001 1976 (CNY) Horseheads (Assoc.) 1981 Jordan 1988 (NCNY) Corning:Grace 2001 Retired 2005 (9/1/05) Elmira: Christ 2008-10 Big Flats: Hillview 2010 (UNY) Retired

Robinson, Ann L 1989 PM 1991 FE 1996 1989 (WNY) PL: Webster Associate 1991 West Barre 1992 Garland (25%) 1996 Garland 1997 Rochester: Wesley 2001 Honeoye Falls 2002 (10/14/02) Family Leave 2005 Lake Rochester 2010 (UNY) Rochester Lake 2013 Rochester Lake (25%)

Ricker, Richard PM 1979 FM 1980 RE 2004 1962 New York Conference EUB FE 1961: Grove; Swain 1963 Scarboro, IL 1965 Lyons: First 1967 Laona 1968 (WNY) Laona 1970 Jamestown: Camp Street 1977 (12/31/77) Withdrew 1979 (WNY) Readmitted: Clarence Center 1989 Lakewood 1994 North Ontario 2001 Laona Emmanuel 2004 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Robinson, Ellen PM 1981 FM 1985 1981 (11/81) Easton 1982 (3/1/82) Easton & North Cambridge 1982 (Troy) Easton & North Cambridge 1987 (3/1/87) Leave of Absence 1992 Associate, Clifton Park: Shenendehowa 1995 Family Leave 2010 (UNY) Family Leave Robinson, Paul E. PM 1968 FM 1972 RE 2005 1968 (CNY) At School 1971 Basel, Switzerland 1972 (WNY) Bemus Point 1980 Olean: Christ 1990 Grand Island: Trinity 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Ricketts, Mary L. PL 1984 PM 1985 FM 1988 1984 (WYO) PL: 75% Exeter Center 1985 Edmeston 1988 Huntsville LFT 1991 Tunkhannock, Associate LFT 2001 Vestal, Associate LFT (50%) 2010 (UNY) Vestal 2012 Family Leave 2012 (1/1/13) Vestal 2013 (346.1 B-W Conf) Smithburg MD: St. Paul's 2014 346.1 B-W Conf) Smithburg MD: St. Paul's /Garfield (75%)

Rockwell, David A. PM 1969 FM 1993 RE 2007 1969 (Baltimore) At School; Piney Plains 1972 (WYO) Oneonta: First Assoc. 1974 Greene 1983 Oneonta: Elm Park 1989 Endicott: First 1994 Owego 2000 Nimmonsburg 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Roberts, Jay G. PL 1975 PM 1976 FM 1981 1975 (WNY) PL: Wyoming Covington 1976 At School

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Rogers, Sandra H. PE 1990 FE 1993 RE 2006 1990 (WNY) Delevan, Yorkshire 1994 (1/1/94) Delevan (50%) LFT 1995 St Joseph's Ctr for Spirituality, E Aurora (75%)LFT 1997 Medina 2000 (5/1/00) Leave of Absence 2006 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

1971 (WNY) Jamestown: Stillwater 1974 Avon 1975 Sinclairville, Gerry 1981 North Chili 1986 Clymer, North Clymer 1996 Retired 1998 (8/12/1998-1/1/2000) Salamanca 2000 (1/16-6/30/2000) Little Valley 2002 (6/1/2002-6/1/2003) (W.PA) Bear Lake 2010 (UNY) Retired

Rood, Sherri A. SP 1992 PE 1996 FE 1999 1992 (WNY) Adams Basin 1996 Warsaw: First, Immanuel 2000 Warsaw: First 2004 (10/1/04) North Chili 2010 (UNY) North Chili 2011 (7/1/2011) Cornerstone District Superintendent

Rowe, Robert A. PM 1960 FM 1963 RE 1995 1960 (CNY) In School 1962 Millport 1963 Syracuse:Brown Mem 1966 (WNY) Without appt 1967 (NNY) Located 1971 Readmitted 1971 (CNY) Stockbridge, Peterboro, Pratts, Bennetts 1973 Wolcott, N.Wolcott 1975 Disability 1976 Rushville 1979 Addison, Woodhull 1980 Disability 1995 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Rosa-Laguer, Carlos M. FL 2000 PE 2013 FE 2015 2000 (WNY) FLL: Rochester: Emmanuel 2010 (UNY)FL: Rochester: Emmanuel (PE 7/1/13) 2015 Rochester: Emmanuel & Co-Dir. of Hispanic Latino Planting Rotach, Brian PM 1978 FM 1983 1978 (WNY) At School 1981 East Aurora, Associate 1986 Buffalo: University 1994 Buffalo: Woodside/Seneca Street 2002 Buffalo: Seneca Street 2006 (1/15/07) Buff: Seneca Street, Buff: First (25%) 2007 Buffalo: Seneca Street 2010 (UNY) Buffalo: Seneca Street

Rowe IV, William S SP 1988 PL 1989 PM 1991 FE 1996 *1988 North Bush (6/4/89 PL 75%) 1992 (Troy) Middleburgh & Fultonham (6/2/96 LFT) 2002 Rotterdam Junction LFT 2007 Leave of Absence 2010 (UNY) Leave of Absence Rowell, Jan PM 1976 FM 1981 1976 (Troy) At School 1978 Rock City Falls, Middle Grove & East Galway 1981 Rock City Falls 1983 West Sand Lake & Salem 1988 Leave of Absence 1990 (11/25/90) Associate (PT), Schenectady: First 1992 First Schenectady 1997 Scotia 2008 Embury: District Superintendent 2010 (UNY) Oneonta District Superintendent

Rothwell, Vincent PM 1950 FM 1955 RE 1977 1952 Florence Station, Illinois 1955 Warren: Bethal 1957 Chaplain, U.S. Army 1977 Retired 1986 Western New York Conference 1986 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Rough, R John PM 1954 FM 1959 RE 1996 1954 Erie Conference EUB: At School 1959 Hickernell 1963 Hartfield 1966 Jamestown: Stillwater

Roy, Abel PM 1985 FE 1990 1985 (Iowa Conf) Probationary Member. 1990 (Iowa Conf.) Full Member

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1996 (WNY) East Randolph; Steamburg 1997 East Randolph 1998 transfer to WNY; East Randolph 2010 (UNY) East Randolph 2011 Springville 2015 Mohawk District Superintendent

1984 Nicholville, Fort Jackson, St. Regis Falls 1987 (NCNY) Truxton, E. Homer, Cheningo 1988 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Salisbury, Catherine PM 1982 FM 1985 RE 1987 1982 (NNY) Philadelphia, Evans Mills 1985 Mannsville, Lorraine 1987 (NCNY) Ret; *Belleville, Ellisburg, Henderson (Assoc.) -'89 1993 Watertown: Asbury Assoc. -'96 1998 (7/1/98-1/1/00) Fernwood, Altmar, Dugway 2010 (UNY) Retired

Rudd, Charles A. PM 1955 FM 1958 RE 1996 1955 (NNY) School 1958 Madrid, Chase Mills, Bucks Bridge 1961 Parish, West Amboy 1966 (Aug) Hamilton 1968 Delta 1978 Richfield Springs 1987 (NCNY) Whitesboro 1992 Vernon, Lairdsville LFT 1996 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Samuel, Sundar PE 2010 FE 2013 2003 (WYO) Cooperstown 2010 (UNY) Cooperstown 2013 East Greenbush

Rugh, Emerson R PM 1939 FM 1943 RE 1979 1939 Ohio East (United Brethren) 1957 Florida (Evangelical United Brethren) 1966 NYConference (Evangelical United Brethren) 1968 (9/13/68) (Troy) West Sand Lake 1972 Albany: Calvary-Pine Hills 1974 Leave of Absence 1979 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Santella, Richard A. PL 1984 FL 1988 PM 1995 FM 1998 RE 2006 1984 PL: Speculator (Troy) (75%) 1988 FL: Speculator 1991 FL: Berkeley Springs Trinity (BW Conf) 1993 FL: Berkeley Springs Trinity 1994 (WYO) FL: Lehman-Idetown 1995 Lehman-Idetown 1998 Lehman-Idetown 1999 Deposit 2002 High Street 2006 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Ryan, Roland PM 1960 FM 1962 RE 2000 1960 (CNY) In School 1962 Navarino, Cedarvale 1966 Syracuse:Christ Comm. 1977 Cortland:First 1980 Camillus:First 1987 (NCNY) Lyons 1993 Jordan 2000 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Sauer, Sharon PE 1990 FE 1993 RE 2015 1991 (Troy) Chestertown & Pottersville 1996 Rock Cty Falls: Exploring Parish S & Middle Grove 1997 Rock City Falls & Middle Grove 2001 North Chatham & Malden Bridge 2003 Chaplain, Schenectady Hospice 2006 Chestertown & Pottersville LFT 2010 (UNY) Chestertown & Pottersville, 50% LFT 2011 Whitehall & Fort Ann Fed. (50%) LFT 2015 Retired

Sabin, Norman S. PM 1956 FM 1958 RE 1988 *1953 Riceville, PA 1956 (Erie) Valier, PA 1959 Frewsburg 1962 (WNY) Brocton, Portland 1964 Alexander 1968 Golden 1975 (NNY) West Winfield (Fed.) 1978 Cape Vincent (United), Three Mile Bay

Sautter, Jane F. SP 1994 PE 1996 FE 1998 1994 (NCNY) SL: In School 1996 Mannsville, Lorraine 1999 Transferred to Pacific NW Conf: White Swan 2003 (NCNY) Transfer In: Camden

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2007 New Hartford 2010 (UNY) Lansing; cood. Pastor at Varna 2015 Lansing

1996 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Schaus, Sharon L PL 1992 PE 1998 FE 2002 RE 2012 1992 PL: (WNY) Royalton 1995 PL: Lockport: Emmanuel, Associate 2001 Batavia First 2010 (UNY) Batavia First 2012 Retired 2013 (4/15/2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7/1/2013) Amherst: Trinity

Savage, John S. PM 1959 FM 1962 RE 1978 1959 (CNY) Benton; Yatesville 1961 Geneva, Associate 1964 (WNY) Rochester: Asbury First, Associate 1969 Henrietta: Christ View 1977 Sabbatical 1978 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Schlansker, David H PM 1966 FM 1969 RE 2004 1966 (Troy) At School 1969 Scotia, Associate 1971 Esperance & Sloansville 1973 Berlin & Grafton 1977 Lake Luzerne, Lake George & Stony Creek 1982 Lyndonville 1985 (7/15/85) Centre Glenville & Galway 1990 Fonda-Fultonville & Fort Hunter 1996 Chestertown & Pottersville 2004 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Scandrol, Donald M PM 1958 FM 1960 RE 1992 1958 Pittsburgh Conference 1960 (5/20/60) (Troy) N Ferrisburgh & Ferrisburgh 1962 At School 1964 Chaplain, Children's Village, Dobbs Ferry, NY 1965 (10/11/65) NJ State Hospital, Greystone Park, NJ 1992 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Schafer, Thomas F. PM 1958 FM 1961 RE 2000 1958 (CNY) In School 1961 Beaver Dams 1965 Jacksonville, Kennedys 1967 Onondaga Hill 1970 (Part) Oneida:First 1970 (Jan. 71) Oneida First; Bennetts Corners 1970 Oneida First 1982 Syracuse:First 1990 (NCNY) Syr:Lafayette Ave. 1999 Syracuse: Gethsemene/ Lafayette Ave 1999 (1/1/00) Retired 1999 (1/1/00-6/30/01) Syr: Gethsemane 2003 (7/1/03-6/30/05) Warners 2007 (7/1/07-6/30/09) Warners 2010 (UNY) Retired

Schneider, Dora J. PM 1983 FM 1986 RE 2009 1983 (NNY) School (Drew) 1984 Cape Vincent, Three Mile Bay 1989 (NCNY) Fulton:State St. 1996 Canton 1998 Watertown: First 2005 Watertown: First, Stone Mills 2007 Rome: First 2009 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Scholl, Natalie PE 1998 FE 2001 1978 (NCNY) In school 1979 (Cal-Nev) Dunsmuir 1980 Salinas: First Assoc. 1981 Discontinued 1997 (NCNY) Employed by LC: Mecklenburg 1998 Reinstated: (Aug. 15) (NCNY) Mecklenburg LFT 1998 (Aug. 15) Mecklenburg, Jacksonville LFT 2001 Skaneateles 2010 (UNY) Sabbatical 2011 Family leave 2014 (2/1/2015) Interim Owego; Ext Min Life Coach

Schalk, Donald J. FL 1958 PM 1961 FM 1963 RE 1996 1958 FL: Litchfield (Wyoming) 1961 Litchfield & Barton 1962 Lake Como 1964 Gouldsboro & Daleville 1967 Carverton 1974 Luzerne 1982 Providence & Scranton 1984 Whitney Point 1990 Vestal Center

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Schweitzer, Dorothea E. PL 1995 FL 1997 PE 1998 FE 2002 1995 PL: (9/17/95) (WNY) Grand Is: Immanuel (25%) 1997 FL: Buffalo: First 2001 Buffalo: First, Tonawanda: Bethany 2006 Tonawanda: Bethany, 1/15-6/30/07) Amherst: Trinity 2007 Tonawanda: Bethany, Tonawanda: First 2010 (UNY)Tonawanda: Bethany,Tonawanda:First

1967 Watervliet: United 1974 Essex Junction 1983 East Greenbush 1986 (8/17/86) Lake Placid 1995 Johnstown & Gloversville: First 2001 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Seifert, Constance L. PM 1986 FE 1990 RE 2013 1986 (WNY) Spencerport; Churchville 1994 Dunkirk 1997 (on loan NCNY) Edwards, S.Edwards 2001 Transferred In NCNY: Edwards, S. Edwards 2003 Pennellville 2005 Pennellville; Phoenix 2010 (UNY) Pennellville; Phoenix 2011 Corning First & Corning Grace 2013 Retired, Corning First

Scott, Margaret A. PM 1986 FM 1988 1986 (WNY) Fairport, Associate 1995 Fairport 2010 (UNY) Fairport Scoville, Stan VH PM 1976 FM 1979 RE 2014 1976 Oklahoma Conference 1978 (WNY) Marilla 1984 Holley: Disciples 1991 Laona: Emmanuel 1997 Albion 2000 Cuba 2005 North Ontario 2008 (11/16/08) Family Leave 2009 Bolivar/Stannards (75%) 2010 (UNY) Bolivar/Stannards (75%) 2010 (12/1/2010-6/30/2011) Alexander; CP-Darien/ Warsaw: Immanuel 2011 Wellsville First 2013 (1/1/14) Retired

Sellers, Ronald H. PM 1965 FM 1967 RE 1999 1965 (W.PA) At School 1966 Bruin 1968 Henderson, Sandy Lake 1972 Withdrawal 1973 Reinstated; (WNY) Clymer; North Clymer 1979 Akron 1985 Lockport: Emmanuel 1989 (12/15/89) North Ridge 1994 Belmont (United)/Scio 1999 Retired 2005 (10/1-6/30/2006) Interim Olean: Christ 2007 (7/1/07-6/30/08) Troupsburg 2010 (UNY) Retired

Searle, Robert PM 1978 FM 1980 1978 (CNY) McGraw, Freetown, 1979 McGraw, Freetown, Blodgett Mills 1984 Elmira:Pennsylvania Ave. 1997 (June '98) Sabbatical 1999 Clyde 2002 (3/15/03) Military Leave (Reserves) 2003 (1/1-6/30/04) Interim: Red Ck-Westbury, Sterling 2004 Red Creek-Westbury, Sterling 2010 (UNY) Red Creek-Westbury, Sterling 2012 Ext Min: Spvr Chpln Bath & Canandaigua VA Hospital (1/28/2012) 2014 Chaplain at Canandaigua VA

Shafer, Susan S. PM 1981 FM 1984 RE 2015 1981 (WNY) At School 1982 Rochester: Asbury First 2006 Rochester: Asbury First Senior Pastor 2007 Rochester: Asbury First 2010 (UNY) Rochester: Asbury First 2011 Rochester: Asbury First 2015 Retired Shaw, Raymond PE 2002 FE 2004 RE 2010 1992 (NCNY) Russell 1996 (NCNY) Woodstock Federated 2002 (WNY) Andover/Greenwood, Whitesville/Stannards 2004 Joshua Cluster Coor: Canisteo/South Canisteo

Sears, Richard PM 1961 FM 1963 RE 2001 1961 (Troy) At School 1963 Watervliet: Third Avenue 1966 Watervliet, First & Third Avenue

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2008 Barker: Faith 2010 Retired 2010 (UNY) Holley: Disciples 2012 Springwater

1995 Greene 2000 Clarks Green 2002 (Troy) Lansingburgh 2007 (4/1/07) Transfer to Troy Conference 2007 Cornerstone Community Church of Lansingburgh 2010 (UNY) Cornerstone Comm of Lansingburgh

Sherburne, Robert O. PM 1972 FM 1975 1972 (NY) In School 1973 (CNY) N.Syracuse (Assoc.) 1977 Chittenango 1983 Corning: First 1992 Finger Lakes South Dist. Supt. 2000 (8/1/00) Horseheads; Interim Finger Lakes South Dist. Supt. 2000 (11/1/00) Horseheads 2010 (UNY) Fayetteville

Silk, Barbara PM 1986 FM 1989 1986 (Troy) At School 1987 Berlin & Grafton 1990 Waterford 1993 Incapacity Leave 2010 (UNY) Incapacity Leave Simmons, Caroline FL 2006 PE 2008 FE 2010 2005 (WNY) Fowlerville 2006 FL: Lockport: Emmanuel (Associate) 2009 On loan NCNY: Little Utica, Warners 2010 (UNY) Collamer United, Syracuse: St. Paul's 2015 Collamer /Bridgeport

Shippey, Harold A. PM 1969 FM 1974 RE 2008 1969 (Troy) At School 1973 Associate, Latham Calvary 1976 Skye Farm Steward 1984 (9/1/84) At School 1986 Leave of Absence 1992 Honorably Located 2000 Readmitted 2000 Dir of Camping/Exe Dir of Skye Farm Camps 2008 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Simmons, David E. PM 1962 FM 1966 RE 1986 1962 (NNY) School 1964 North Bangor, Bangor 1968 Stittville, Floyd 1974 School, Sabbatical 1975 Malone 1983 Canton 1984 (May '85) Leave of Absence 1986 (NCNY) Retired 1988 (01/88-07/91) Fineview, Densmore, OmarFishers Lndg 1991 (Oct.15-July'92) Lowville, Martinsburg 2003 Belleville, Henderson 2010 (UNY) Retired

Showers, Merle E. PM 1970 FM 1973 RE 2007 1970 At School 1971 Western Pennsylvania Conference 1972 (WNY) Webster, Associate 1977 Dunkirk 1984 Buffalo: First; Ripley Memorial 1986 (3/1/86) Ripley Memorial, Ontario Street 1994 Westside Cluster 1995 Ripley Memorial, Buffalo District Community Min 1996 Ext Ministry: Buffalo District Community Minister 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Simonin, Mary Jean PE 2000 FE 2003 2000 (Wyoming) Maple Grove 2003 Center Moreland 2007 Apalachin First & Little Meadows 2010 (UNY) Apalachin First 2011 Apalachin First & Whittemore Hill 2015 Nichols /Tioga Center /Smithboro

Siebold, E. Allen PM 1969 FM 1972 1969 (WYO) At School 1971 Lanesboro 1973 Skinners Eddy 1975 Endicott: central 1978 Lake Ariel 1979 Kirkwood 1985 Enwell 1992 Vestal

Sivers, Richard H. PM 1977 FM 1981 RE 2014 1977 (NNY) School; Grindstone Isl. (summer) 1978 Leonardsville 1980 Remsen, Prospect

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Smith, Carlos R. FM 1968 RE 2007 * 1967 (Panama) New Cristobal, Colon 1970 MCCA of Bocas del Toro 1974 Iglesia Metodista El Verbo Divino, Chiriqui 1975 Iglesia Metodista La Resurreccion 1981 (CNY) Varna 1982 (Panama) Iglesia Metodista La Resurreccion 1987 (NCNY)(Aug.10) Gorham 1990 Gorham, Benton 1992 (03/93) Gorham, Benton; Newark Hispanic Mission 1995 Newark:Emmanuel, Hispanic Mission 1999 Newark: Emmanuel 2003 Newark: Emmanuel LFT 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Ret; Chaplain Newark-Wayne Comm Hosp

1984 Delta 1989 (NCNY) Leave of Absence 1989 (July 22) Stockbridge, Bennetts, Pratts LFT 1991 Leave of Absence 1993 (Jan.'94) Palermo LFT 1997 Minetto 2007 Corning: First 2010 (UNY) Dryden 2014 Retired Sivers, Teressa PL 2001 PE 2002 FE 2005 2001 PL: (Wyoming) Lakeville 2008 Oneonta First 2010 (UNY) Oneonta First Slighter, Verne A. PM 1953 FM 1955 RE 1980 1953 (Gen. Conf) At School 1958 Chaplain, U.S. Army 1976 (WNY) Leave of Absence 1980 Retired

Smith, Charles G. PM 1992 FE 1996 1988 (WNY) Machias 1988 Machias, Sardinia 1989 Machias 1993 East Randolph 1994 East Randolph, Steamburg 1996 Westfield: First 2004 Clarence Center 2010 (UNY) Clarence Center 2012 Cortland First

Sloth, Eileen J. FL 1990 PE 1991 FE 1993 RE 2013 1990 PL: (WYO) Peckville (Scranton Urban Coop Parish) 1997 Fly Creek/ Northern Otsego Coop Parish 2001 Oneonta Elm Park 2007 Deposit 2010 (UNY) Nimmonsburg 2011 Binghamton: Nimmonsburg 2013 Retired

Smith, David E. PM 1978 FM 1985 RE 2009 * 1976 (6/17/76) Dannemora & Lyon Mountain 1978 (Troy) Dannemora & Lyon Mountain 1979 (11/4/79) Middleburgh 1982 Fonda-Fultonville & Fort Hunter 1990 Whitehall 1998 Whitehall 1998 Raceville 1999 Swanton: Mem & W Swanton, Sheldon & Rice Hill 2001 Chelsea: Federated & Chelsea: West Hill 2005 Willsboro & Reber 2008 (8/1/08) Shaftsbury & Bennington 2009 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired 2014 (9/1/14) Ravena: Grace (50%)

Smith, Burton L. PM 1984 FM 1988 RE 2011 HL 1996 PL 2004 FE 2006 1981 (9/13/81) (WNY) Stafford 1982 North Ridge 1988 Cherry Creek, Conewango Valley, Leon 1991 Indian Falls 1995 (9/15/95) Leave of Absence 1996 (7/1/96) Honorable Location 2004 (7/3/04) PL, Dalton (25%) 2006 New Hope Cluster: Dalton, Nunda/West Sparta 2006 (WNY) 6/6/06 reinstated as Full Member 2010 (UNY) New Hope Cluster: Dalton, Nunda/W Sparta 2011 Retired 2012 (3/4/12 - 6/24/12) Springwater 2013 (1/1/14 - 6/30/14) Wellsville First 2014 (2/8/15-4/12/15) Naples Trinity Fed (25%)

Smith, Earl M. PM 1964 FM 1966 RE 1996 1964 (NNY) School 1966 Vernon, Lairdsville 1968 Vernon 1969 Clinton

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Smith, Karen L. PL 2001 PM 2007 FM 2010 2001 PL: (WNY) Lockport Emmanuel 2002 PL: County Line 2010 (UNY) County Line & Barker: Faith 2014 Schenectady: Rotterdam

1973 Oswego:Trinity 1982 Pulaski 1989 (NCNY) Onondaga Hill, Onondaga Nation 1993 Onondaga Hill, Onon Nation, Cedarvale 1995 Onondaga Nation LFT 1996 Retired 1996-01 Syracuse: St. Paul's/Onondaga Nation 2010 (UNY) Retired

Smith, Kim L. SP 1991 PE 1999 FE 2002 1988 (WNY) Royalton 1991 SL: Millville 1994 SL: Millville, Knowlesville 2000 Hilton 2002 Newfane 2010 (UNY) Newfane

Smith, Erik PM 1972 FM 1974 RE 2009 1972 (Troy) Saranac 1976 Associate, Latham 1978 Green Mountain Parish 1981 Alpaus 1989 Warrensburg & Bolton Ld. 1995 Gloversville: Fremont Street 2000 Green Island: Good Shepherd 2002 Chpln, Nursing Hm Tm/Schctady Comm Hospice 2009 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Smith, Laurie PM 1988 FE 1990 1988 (NCNY) Raquette River, Hogansburg 1992 Whitesboro, Maynard 1993 (Oct.) Leave of Absence 1993 (Jan.'94) Disability 1999 Counselor - Family Services of Mohawk Valley Inc. 2004 Berkshire Farm Center 2008 (9/28/08) Incapacity Leave 2010 (UNY) Incapacity Leave

Smith, Huston C. PM 1947 FM 1949 RE 1978 * 1944 (Calif Nev) Seaside * 1946 (Rocky Mt.) Fac., Univ. of Denver 1947 (Missouri E.) Prof., Washington Univ. 1958 (Southern N.E.)Prof.,MIT 1973 Prof., Syracuse Univ. 1977 (CNY) (Nov) Prof., Syracuse Univ. 1978 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Smith, Michael A. FL 2007 PE 2009 FE 2011 2007 FL: (WNY) Arkport 2010 (UNY) Arkport 2013 Mohawk Valley: Trinity 2015 Mohawk Valley: Trinity/ cp Lairdsville Smith, Roger J. SP 1996 PE 1998 FE 2002 1996 (NCNY) SL: Ithaca:Forest Home 1998 Ithaca: Forest Home LFT 1999 Big Flats: Hillview 2005 Newark: First 2010 (UNY) Newark: First 2014 (9/30/2014) Medical Leave

Smith, Jonathan W PM 1975 FM 1978 RE 2004 1975 West Michigan Conference: At School 1975 (11/15/75) (WNY) At School 1977 LeRoy 1982 Cattaraugus 1987 Buffalo: Woodside 1991 Buffalo: First, Richmond Avenue 1994 Richmond Avenue 1995 Richmond Avenue; Ontario Street 1996 Amherst: Trinity 2001 Colden, Sardinia 2002 Sardinia (50%) 2003 Leave of Absence 2004 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Smith, Russell D PM 1960 FM 1962 RE 2001 1960 Wyoming Conference 1969 (Troy) Valley Falls & Melrose 1973 Schenectady: Calvary 1978 (2/1/78) East Greenbush 1983 Superintendent, Adirondack District 1988 (10/1/88) Clifton Park: Shenendehowa 2001 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

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Smith, Steven M PE 1997 FE 2002 1997 Schenectady: Faith 2003 (Troy) Schenectady: Eastern Parkway 2010 (UNY) Schenectady: Eastern Parkway 2011 Newtonville

2001 Buffalo: Central Park 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Sprenger, James PM 1987 FE 1990 RE 2014 1987 (Troy) At School 1988 Fort Ann Federated & West Fort Ann 1992 Gloversville First & North Bush 1995 Saranac Lake & Bloomingdale 1997 Bloomingdale 1999 Protestant Chaplain, Bare Hill Correctional Facility 2003 Protestant Chaplain, Clinton Correctional Facility 2010 (UNY) Protestant Chaplain, Clinton Corr Facility 2013 (01/01/14) Retired

Snyder, Eldon D. PM 1948 FM 1952 RE 1988 1948 New York Conference EUB 1952 Syracuse: Calvary 1957 Grand Island: Emmanuel 1962 Ebenezer 1965 Tonawanda 1968 (WNY) Tonawanda 1988 Retired; Kenmore, Associate 2010 (UNY) Retired

St. Marie, Michaela E. PE 2002 FE 2005 2002 (NCNY) Penn Yan Associate; Dresden 2006 Chittenango 2010 (UNY) Chittenango 2012 Chittenango, coordinating pastor Minoa 2013 Little Utica /Warners 2015 Little Utica /Warners /Phoenix

Snyder, Karen (Kit) P. PM 1978 FM 1983 1978 At School 1980 Westons Mills, Allegany 1983 At School 1983 (9/1/83) Limestone; Killbuck 1986 Leave of Absence 1986 (South Carolina) 9/15/86 Cayce UMC 1988 (WNY) (11/30/88) Leave of Absence 1990 Leave of Absence 1992 Bowmansville 1995 Fredonia: First 1997 (11/29/97) Family Leave 1998 (2/1/98) Fredonia: First 1998 Instructor-Africa University, Zimbabwe 1999 Hope UMC of Niagara County 2007 Brockport 2010 (UNY) Brockport 2014 West Barre / Oakfield

Stackpole, Cynthia PM 1985 FM 1987 1985 (W.Oh.) Troy: First (Assoc.) 1987 (NCNY) Reynoldsville LFT 1988 Leave of Absence 1991 Chaplain, Folts Home LFT 1991 (June '92) Rushville LFT 1995 Chaplain, The Hermitage Richmond, VA 1998 Appt in WV Conf. Virginia Univ Campus Ministry 2010 (UNY) (on loan WVA Conf) VA Univ Campus Min 2015 Co-Managers @ Cypress Woods Stackpole, Richard L. PM 1987 FM 1987 (NCNY) Odessa, Catharine 1988 (Mar.'89) Mgr/Dir Aldersgate 1991 (June '92) Rushville LFT 1995 Attend School 1998 Appointed in W.Virginia Conf. 2008 (on loan WVA) Harner Chapel UMC 2010 (UNY) (on loan WVA Conf) Harner Chapel UMC 2015 Co-Managers @ Cypress Woods

Spence, Lynn B. SLP 1989 PE 1991 FE 1995 1987 (NCNY) Fleming Fed 1987 (June'88) Fleming Fed/Half Acre Union 1989 SL: Clifton Springs 1991 Clifton Springs 2010 (UNY) Clifton Springs 2015 Retired Spencer, Douglas F. PM 1973 FM 1977 RE 2007 1972 (WNY) Warrens Corners 1976 Rush 1980 Hornell: Park 1985 Batavia

Stafford Jr, H Nelson PM 1979 FM 1983 RE 2014 1979 (NNY) School 1980 Earlville, Poolville 1987 (NCNY) Chpln, US Navy

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1991 N.Columbia, Columbia Center LFT 1992 N. Columbia, Columbia Ctr.LFT; Chaplain, Folts Home; Supervising Paines Hollow 1995 Carthage, Champion 2000 Minoa 2003 Oran Community 2003 (10/1/03) Oran Community; Erieville 2007 Truxton, East Homer; Erieville, 2008 (12/1/08) Truxton/East Homer; Erieville 2010 (UNY) Truxton/East Homer; Erieville 2011 E. Home/Truxton/ (10%) Cuyler 2013 (1/1/14) Retired

1992 Earlville, Poolville 2000 Family Leave 2009 Chaplain: Mary Drexel Home 2010 (UNY) Chaplain: Mary Drexel Home PA Stengel, Cathy Hall PM 1982 FM 1985 1982 (WNY) At School 1983 Allens Hill; Canadice 1985 Portville 1988 Medina 1993 Carlton 1997 Harris Hill 2004 Penfield 2007 Mountain View District Superintendent 2010 (UNY) Mountain View District Superintendent 2014 Rush

Stanley, Nancy J. PL 2006 PE 2010 FE 2012 *2006 PL: (11/1/06) Sanitaria Springs/Port Crane (50%) *2009 PL: Sanitaria Springs 2010 (UNY) FL: Morris 2012 Morris/Sand Hill 2014 Lake/River Parish (Cape Vincent /3 Mile Bay/Point Peninsula) (71%)

Stengel, Matthew H. SLP 1986 PM 1988 FE 1990 1986 (WNY)SLP (<25%) Limestone 1988 Medina 1997 Marilla 2004 Macedon Center/South Perinton 2007 Fredonia: First 2010 (UNY) Corning: First; Big Flats 2011 Greece

Stees, Ray PM 1975 FM 1982 RE 2009 1975 (S.NJ) At School 1980 (6/11/80) (Troy) Associate, Delmar 1983 Cohoes: First 1987 Associate, Clifton Park: Shenendehowa 1992 Sabbatical 1993 Clifton Park: Shenendehowa 1996 Albany: Pine Grove 2005 Clifton Park: Jonesville 2009 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired 2012 (10/15/12-6/30/13) Queensbury

Stevens, Dena PL 2003 PE 2009 FE 2012 2003 (WNY) PL: Angelica (75%) 2004 PL: Ashville/Blockville (75%) 2009 (on loan NCNY) Lowville/Martinsburg 2010 (UNY) Lowville/Martinsburg 2011 St. Paul's West Valley 2015 Clymer/North Clymer

Steinert, Babette PL 1991 PE 1997 FE 2001 RE 2010 1991 (NCNY) PL: Savannah/Butler/Montezuma (Asst. 75%) 1992 PL: Savannah, Montezuma, Fosterville (Assist.) 1993 PL: Montezuma, Butler 1997 Gorham, Benton 2001 Hammondsport 2004 Seneca Castle 2010 (UNY) Retired

Stevens, Garrie F PM 1966 FM 1970 RE 1999 1966 (NNY) School 1968 Brasher Falls, Brushton, North Lawrence 1969 School 1970 Madison, Bouckville 1974 Norwood 1987 (NCNY) Sup't. Ontario Dist. 1992 NCNY Conf.Coun.on Min. Director 1998 Sabbatical 1999 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Stenberg, Jon FL 1984 PM 1985 FM 1987 * 1983 (NNY)(Oct)Bernhrds Bay * FL: 1984 Bernhards Bay, Cleveland, Constantia 1985 Bernhards Bay, Cleveland, Constantia 1991 (NCNY) Bernhards Bay, Cleveland

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Stevens, James W. PM 1983 FM 1985 1983 (WNY) Lockport: Emmanuel, Associate 1989 (3/1/89) Lyndonville 1997 Dansville/Sparta Center 2010 (UNY) Dansville/Sparta Center 2015 Owego

1985 Dir. Camps/Conferences, Casowasco 1987 (NCNY) Dir. of Camping; Onon Dist. Local Ch Resource Person 1989 (Sept) Onon Dist. LCRP 1989 (Nov.16) Onon Dist.LCRP; Syr. Area Interr.Council 1990 (Jan.'91) CNY Interreligious Council LFT 1994 (Sept. 1) Attend School 1995 Central Lakes Dist. Supt. 2002 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Stevens, Marilyn B. SP 1989 PE 1991 FE 1995 RE 2006 1988 (Aug.) Harmony (Empl. by LC) 1989 (NCNY) (Dec.) SL: Harmony 1991 Harmony 1993 Oswego Center, Southwest Oswego 2000 Pulaski: Park 2006 Retired 2008 Ithaca: Forest Home 2010 (UNY) Ithaca: Forest Home 2011 Return to retirement

Stow, Carolyn PL 2007 PE 2012 FE 2014 2007 (WNY)PL: Magnolia, N Harmony (50%) 2009 PL: Celoron, North Harmony 2010 (UNY) PL: Celoron, North Harmony 2011 PL: Dunkirk (50%) 2012Clymer & North Clymer 2015 Jamestown: Kidder Memorial

Stierheim, Gregory FL 2012 PE 2013 FE 2015 2012 FL: Norfolk & Brasher Falls; Buckton cp (PE 7/1/13)

Stowe, Megan FL 2004 PE 2005 FE 2008 2004 (Troy) FL: Dannemora UMC & Ellenburg/Ellenburg Center 2006 (Troy) Associate, Clifton Park: Shenendehowa 2010 (UNY) Associate, Clifton Park: Shenendehowa 2011 Scotia 2014(346.1 NE) St. Albans VT: St. Paul's UMC

Stierheim, Heather FL 2012 PE 2013 FE 2015 2012 FL: Massena First & Massena Grace (PE 7/1/13) Stoll, Harry L. PM 1959 FM 1961 RE 1993 1959 (CNY) In School 1961 Cortland:First (Assoc.) 1964 Syr:W.Genesee (Assoc.) 1966 Weedsport, Brick Church 1969 Homer 1974 Sodus 1983 Chittenango 1985 Corning:Grace 1988 (NCNY) Ilion 1993 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Stratton, Jeffrey PM 1983 FM 1986 1983 New York Conference 1983 (Troy) North Ferrisburgh & Ferrisburgh 1991 Round Lake 2010 (UNY) South Glens Falls 2015 Rome: First Stratton, Rolland Kipton SP 1967 PM 1970 FM 1977 RE 2005 1967 (W.OH) Morris Chapel Zion 1969 Linden: Assistant 1970 (WYO) At School 1973 (W.OH) At School 1976 (WYO) Faculty, Hartwick College 1977 Faculty, Hartwick College 1978 DS Program, Coordinator 1982 Wyoming Conference 1985 Disability 1986 Morris 2000 Sabbatical 2001 Unadilla 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Stoppert, Robert M. PM 1962 FM 1964 RE 2002 1962 (Det.) In School 1964 Detroit:Aldersgate (Assoc.) 1965 Franklin (Assoc.) 1967 Oak Grove 1969 In School 1972 Dept. of History, Keuka College, Keuka NY 1975 In School 1975 (CNY) (Oct) Mgr/Dir.Casowasco

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Streeter, Jennifer Castle PE 2010 FE 2012 2009 (WNY) (10/20/09) Walworth; Chaplain, Fairport Baptist Home 2010 (UNY) Walworth; Chaplain, Fairport Baptist Home 2013 (2/14/13 - 4/11/13) maternity leave 2013 (7/1/2013) Chaplain Fairport Baptist Home (50%)

1987 Rome PA (Wyoming) 1988 Rome PA 1989 Sky Lake of Wyoming Conference Inc. 1992 Terminated 1992 Forest City 1993 Litchfield PA 1996 Apalachin First 2000 Norwich Broad Street 2005 Honesdale Central 2010 (UNY) Lake Placid: Adirondack Community 2011 (7/1/2011) N Flow District Superintendent

Stringer, Denise L. L 1976 PM 1977 FM 1980 RE 2009 1976 (6/1/76) Greensboro Bend, Elmore & N Wolcott 1977 (Troy) Greensboro Bd, Lk Elmore & N Wolcott 1978 Elmore, Worcester & Greensboro Bend 1980 Leave of Absence 1982 Speculator & Lake Pleasant (PT) 1984 Associate, East Greenbush (PT) 1985 Rensselaer: Broadway 1986 Eagle Mills 1993 Schenectady: Faith 2001 Voorheesville 2006 Albany: Emmaus 2009 (11/15/09) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Swords-Horrell, Marti PM 1983 FM 1985 1983 (N.IL) Parish of Reconciliation 1985 (1/1/86) In School 1986 (Jan.'87) Brookfield Comm. 1991 (NCNY) Appointed to School 1992 Chaplain, Tompkins Co. Hosp. LFT 1994 Chp, Tompkins Co. Hosp; Ith: St. Paul's Assoc. LFT 1995 Lansing 2003 Appt in PA-Delaware Conf: St. Michael's-St. Luke 2004 (10/01/04) Clay: Trinity; Phoenix 2005 Clay: Trinity 2008 Fayetteville 2010 (UNY) Syr: Brown Mem., Syracuse: West Genesee 2011 Syr Brown Memorial; Project Dir SWUM; CP-W Genesee (7/1/11-12/31/11) 2012 Project Dir. SWUM & Syr. Brown Memorial 2014 Troy: Christ Church

Swanger, Shiela G. PM 1983 FM 1986 RE 2003 1983 (WNY) At School 1984 Springwater; Websters Crossing 1988 Rush 1992 Batavia District Superintendent 1997 Victor 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Tabor, Eunice PE 1996 FE 1999 RE 2007 1996 (NCNY) Appointed to Attend School 1997 Madrid United 2002 Madrid United; Supervising Waddington, Louisville (UCC) 2004 Massena: First 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Swanson, Lauren PL 1987 PE 1993 FE 1996 1986 Williamstown (Union) (empl. by local church) 1987 (NCNY) PL: Williamstown (Union) 1991 Without Appointment; In School 1993 (NCNY) In School 1994 Whitesboro, Maynard 1996 Mohawk Valley: Trinity; Maynard 2001 Maynard, Mohawk District Redevelopment 2003 (1/1/04) Maynard, NCNY Congregational Ministry 2005 Dir. of Congregational Dev. 2010 (UNY) Syracuse: Erwin First 2014 Penfield (9/1/14)

Tanner, Stanley C. PM 1964 FM 1967 RE 1999 1964 (NE) School 1966 (NE) Chebeaugue Is 1968 Kezar Falls 1970 Redfield, N Vienna, Wayne 1971 Redfield, Wayne 1973 (NNY) Cape Vincent (Fed.), Three Mile Bay 1978 Sandy Creek, Orwell 1984 Ilion 1988 (NCNY) Jordan 1993 Dexter, Brownville

Sweet, Rebekah B. PM 1985 FM 1988 1982 McClure (WYO) 1985 McClure 1986 Willow Glen (California-Nevada)

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1995 Malone:Centenary, Constable 1999 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

1970 Sri Lanka Methodist Conference 1986 (WNY,OE) Allens Hill; Canadice 1986 Millville 1988 Rochester: Wesley, Associate 1989 Transfer in (WNY Conference) 1991 Arcade 1997 Laona: Emmanuel 2001 Brockport 2007 Christ: Amherst 2010 (UNY) Christ: Amherst 2011 Retired 2012 Darien/Warsaw 2013 Fairport Associate 2014 Returned to Retirement 2015 Covington (<25%)

Taylor, Steven FL 2003 PE 2009 FE 2011 2003 (WNY) FL: (9/1/2003) Little Valley 2010 (UNY) Panama Taylor, Thomas G. PM 1973 FM 1977 RE 1996 1973 (WYO) At School 1976 Scranton & Embury 1977 Scranton & Embury 1979 Norwich 1982 Norwich Broad Street 1986 Binghamton: Boulevard 1988 Fairbanks: St. Paul (Alaska United Methodist) 1988 Fairbanks: First 1996 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Thistle, Judith PM 1978 FE 1981 RE 2011 1978 (WYO) Appointed to attend School 1979 Upper Chenango Charge 1980 Sanataria Springs 1983 Schenevus 1985 Chaplain, Fox Hospital, Oneonta 2010 (UNY) Chaplain, Fox Hospital, Oneonta 2011 Retired

Taylor, Walter E PM 1950 FM 1952 RE 1989 1950 New England Conference 1951 (Troy) Associate, Delmar 1952 Voorheesville 1975 East Greenbush 1978 (1/1/78) Exec Dir, Albany UM Society 1989 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Thompson, Spencer G. PM 1966 FM 1969 RE 2003 1966 (WNY) At School 1967 Director, Nickerson Home MSPCC, Boston, MA 1968 Director, Thompson Family Homes, Boston, MA 1979 Honorable Location 1981 Chaplain and Director Foster Care, Gateway 1984 ABLC 1996 VP, Foster Care, Gateway-Longview Services 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Teuchert, Harry RO 2011 2011 St. Johnsville Thayer, Carol A. PE 1993 FE 2000 RE 2008 1990 (WNY) Limestone 1993 At School 1994 Western Pennsylvania Conference 1995 (7/1-7/31/1995) Ceres 1995 Leave of Absence 1995 (9/24/95) Olean: Christ, Cuba 1995 (11/1/95) Friendship and Coor of Alleghany Crossroads Ministries (25%) 1999 Portville 2003 Portville; Weston Mills: St. Andrews 2007 Family Leave 2010 (UNY) Retired

Thorick, Philip J. PM 1971 FM 1976 RE 2007 1971 (WYO) At School 1974 Great Bend 1976 Great Bend 1978 Tioga Center 1982 Tioga Center 1983 St Pauls: Endicott 1987 UM Homes for Aging 1990 Marathon 1996 Nimmonsburg 2000 Oxford 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired 2013 (5/1/14) Abbot: West Chenango

Thevanesan, Sinnathamby PM 1989 FE 1990 RE 2011

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Timlin, Genett PL 2002 PE 2005 FE 2008 RE 2011 2002 (NCNY) (4/1/03) PL: Morningstar Ministries, Lassellsville (75%) 2004 (1/2/05) PL: Morningstar Ministries (75%) 2004 (3/2005-6/2005)PL: Salisbury Ctr, Stratford (75%) 2005 Waterville, East Hamilton 2010 (UNY) Waterville, East Hamilton 2011 (3/1/11-6/30/11) Interim Caughdenoy 2011 Retired 2011 Cold Brook (25%) 2012 Cold Brook & Ohio

Tyler, Scott FL 2001 PE 2002 FE 2005 2001 Jonesville 2005 (Troy) Canajoharie 2007 Ticonderoga First 2010 (UNY) Ticonderoga First 2015 Ticonderoga First/ cp Whitehall/Ft Ann United Prot. Tyson, John PE 1975 FE 2012 1974 (WPA) 1975 Nichols, Appointment to Attend School 1979-83 Houghton College: Asst. Prof. of Theology 1983 (6/8/83) Discontinued WPA 2009 (June 2010) (WPA) Reinstated PE 2010 (xfer UNY) Arcade 2011 Arcade; CRCDS 2013 Prof of Church History/Dir of UMC Studies at CRCDS; Arcade 2015 CRCDS; Arcade & Protection (<25%)

Toenniessen, Cindy L PE 1997 FE 2001 1996 (NCNY) (6/1/97) Elmira: Westside 1998 Stittville, Floyd 2002 Assistant, L'Arche Syracuse Community 2003 (11/6/03) Leave of Absence 2009 Alexandria Bay/Redwood 2010 (UNY) Alexandria Bay LFT (50%) 2010 (9/8/10) Leave of Absence 2013 (2/1/2014) Ext. Min. Univ of Md Med. Ctr, Chpln

Underwood, David M. PM 1979 FM 1982 1979 (NNY) School 1980 Lee Center, Point Rock 1984 (Nov) Herkimer 1995 (NCNY) Syracuse: Erwin 1997 (1/1/98) Syracuse: Erwin, Syracuse: First 1998 Syracuse: Erwin First 2004 Crossroads District Superintendent 2009 Central Lakes District Superintendent 2010 (UNY) Rochester: Wesley 2013 Victor

Tucker, Rexford PM 1954 FM 1956 RE 1995 1954 (Troy) Assistant, Delmar 1956 (2/1/56) Schaghtocoke: Federated 1960 At School 1966 Instructor, NC Wesleyan College 1968 Assistant Professor, NC Wesleyan College 1973 Associate Professor, NC Wesleyan College 1977 Professor, NC Wesleyan College 1995 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Vahey, Milton T. PM 1959 FM 1964 RE 1993 * 1958 (Genesee) Ellicottville, West Valley 1959 (WNY) Elkland, Osceola 1962 School 1963 Hornell: East Ave., Big Creek 1967 (NNY)(Jan.'68) Copenhagen 1972 Remsen, Prospect 1974 Little Falls 1979 Rome:Calvary 1981 Rome: Calvary, Rome: First (Assoc.) 1982 Raquette River, Hogansburg 1988 (NCNY) Navarino, Cedarvale 1993 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Turnpenny, Corey PE 2013 FE 2015 2013 Whitney Point Tuttle, Joellyn W. PL 2004 PE 2005 FE 2008 1989 (NCNY) DM: Christian Ed Intern: 7 Valleys Dist. 1991 United Church of Fayetteville 1993 Lansing 1995 (1/1/96) NCNY Christian Educ. Consultant 2000 N. Syracuse: Andrews Mem: Christian Educator 2004 PL: Syracuse: Calvary (75%) 2005 Syracuse: Calvary; Syracuse: Gethsemane 2010 (UNY) Skaneateles

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Valencia Jr, Jose L. SP 1952 PM 1955 FM 1957 RE 1995 1952 SL: Morley (Iowa) 1953 No Appointment 1955 (WYO) Lake Como 1957 At School 1958 Edmeston & Burlington 1961 Afton & North Afton 1966 Windsor & East Windsor 1971 Binghamton: High St. 1974 Elm Park, Associate 1978 Endicott & Endwell 1982 Endwell 1995 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

*1943 FL: N. Bangor, W. Bangor 1944 School 1947 W. Frankfort, Utica: Central (Assist.) 1949 Camden, Florence 1955 Ilion 1966 Supt. Mohawk District 1972 Rome: First 1985 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Vanderminden, Meredith SP 1997 PE 1999 FE 2003 1997 (Troy) SL: Queensbury & Sanford's Ridge 1998 SL: Lake George 1999 Hartford: North Granville 2003 (Troy) Faith Development Coordinator 2008 (1/1/08) Director of "Entheos" 2009 Lake George 2010 (UNY) Lake George + Extension Ministry, Entheos Center for Spirituality & Creativity Director

Vallet, William W. FL 1979 PM 1980 FM 1983 1979 (CNY) (Sept) FL: VanEtten, W.Danby, In School 1980 School;VanEtten, W.Danby 1983 Manchester 1987 (NCNY)Manchester, Farmington 1988 Farmington 1997 Sabbatical 1998 (9/1/98) Pine City: Pennsylvania Ave. 2010 (UNY) Pine City: Pennsylvania Ave.

VanWie, Leon I. SY 1973 PM 1977 FM 1982 1973 (NNY)(employed by DS) Knoxboro 1974 (WNY) (employed by DS) Scottsburg, E. Groveland 1976 (School) Groveland Coop. Parish 1977 Groveland Coop Parish 1980 (NNY) DeKalb Junction, DeKalb 1983 (Mar.'84) Dexter, Brownville 1993 (NCNY) Oneida: First 1998 (Aug. 1) Watertown: Asbury 2010 (UNY) Watertown: Asbury

Van Arnam, William W. PM 1960 FM 1962 RE 1998 1960 (Troy) In School 1962 Saratoga Sprgs (Assoc.) 1964 In School 1966 (Wyo)Campus Min, Binghamton 1972 (CNY) Un. Min Higher Ed., Syracuse 1980 Utica Pastor Coun. Center 1998 (NCNY) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Venzor, Cheryl Zandt PE 2000 FE 2004 2000 Chaplain, INOVA Alexandria Hosp, VA. (335.1b) 2010 (UNY) Chpln & Asst. to Dir of Pastoral Care, INOVA Alexandria Hosp, VA 2013 Chpln/Dir of Spiritual Care, INOVA, Alexandria Hospital

Van Dussen, D Gregory PM 1972 FM 1974 RE 2011 1972 (WNY) Batavia, Associate 1974 Cattaraugus, Wesley 1980 Bergen 1988 Albion 1997 Batavia District Superintendent 2003 East Aurora: Baker Memorial 2006 (8/15/06) Springville Partnership Min: Springville 2010 (UNY) Springville 2011 Retired

Wagner, Jane SP 1998 PE 2000 FE 2003 1997 (NCNY) (6/21/98) SL: Grindstone Is (summer) 1998 (Sept. 7) SL: Philadelphia, Evans Mills 2005 Tyrone 2007 Leave of Absence 2007 (10/1/07) Ecumenical Appt: Carthage UCC 2010 (UNY) Ecumenical Appt: Carthage UCC

Van Ornum, Carlton G. FL 1941 PM 1944 FM 1946 RE 1985 *1941 (NNY) FL: N. Stockholm, W. Stockholm

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Wait, Kenneth PM 1949 FM 1953 RE 1989 1949 (Troy) Berlin & Stephentown: Federated 1951 At School 1953 Galway 1956 Mayfield & Bleecker 1960 (4/1/60) North-East Ohio Conference 1975 (6/1/75) (Troy) Assoc Prof, Orange Cty Comm College, Middletown, NY 1981 Prof, Orange Cty Comm College, Middletown, NY 1989 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

1990 Alexander; Darien 1993 Alabama/Basom (50%) 1997 Hartland 2006 (9/1/06) Hartland (75%) 2007 East Bloomfield 2010 (UNY) East Bloomfield 2011 Delta/Verona 2013 Delta/Verona (2/1/13 CP Westmoreland) Walz, Patricia Lee FL 2008 PE 2009 FE 2011 2008 (NCNY) FL: Dexter, Brownville 2010 (UNY) Dexter, Brownville 2013 (June 2,2013) leave of absence 2014 (8/17/14) Baldwinsville Congregation Care (50%) 2015 Baldwinsville Congregation Care (25%)

Walker, Diane PL 2003 PE 2006 FE 2009 RE 2014 2003 (NCNY) PL: Cayuga, Tyre 2007 Ovid Fed. 2010 (UNY) Ovid Fed 2014 (12/1/2014) Retirement

Ward, Jerome D. PM 1969 FM 1972 RE 2011 1969 (WNY) At School 1971 Panama; Watts Flats 1980 Findley Lake 1984 Jamestown: Kidder Memorial 2002 (4/1/02) Fredonia 2006 (9/1/06) Incapacity Leave 2008 Wellsville: First 2010 (UNY) Wellsville: First 2011 Retired

Wallace, Joseph C. PM 1989 FE 1993 RE 2005 1982 (NNY) Pennellville 1987 In School 1989 (NCNY) In School 1991 Carthage, Champion 1995 Kanona, Wheeler, Prattsburg 1998 Mexico 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Warner, Charles FM 1952 RE 1990 *1950 At School 1952 (Troy) Speculator, Lake Pleasant & Wells 1956 Albany: McKownville 1965 Troy: Pawling Ave. 1973 Hudson Falls 1990 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Walter, William N PM 1955 FM 1957 RE 1978 1955 (CNY) In School 1957 Lodi, Logan 1959 Tyrone, Wayne 1960 S.Otselic, Pharsalia 1967 Otselic Valley Parish 1968 S.Otselic, Pharsalia 1971 Weedsport, Brick Church 1974 Weedsport 1977 Honorable Location *1977 Weedsport 1978 Retired 1978 Montezuma 1989-92 (1989-9/30/1992) (NCNY) Borodino 2010 (UNY) Retired

Warner, Kelly PE 1997 FE 2000 1997 (Troy) Georgia & St. Albans Bay 2001 Georgia 2003 South Glens Falls 2010 (UNY) Albany: Pine Grove 2013(5/6/2013) Medical leave 2014 (2/1/2014 ) Personal Leave 2014 (7/1/14) Hartford (25%) 2015 Hartford/ CP Sanfords Ridge

Walters, Susan Tew FL 1984 PM 1986 FM 1988 1984 FL: (2/1/84) (WNY) Dalton 1986 Lydonville 1988 Olcott

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Washburn, Donald PM 1964 FM 1966 RE 2007 1964 (WYO) At School 1966 Bainbridge 1971 Newark Valley 1976 Northwest Group Ministry, Newark Valley 1977 Coordinator, Binghamton & Oneonta Districts 1978 Windsor 1981 (Troy) Associate, Burnt Hills 1984 (10/15/84) Mechanicville 1992 Amsterdam: United 1995 Burnt Hills 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Weaver, Donald L. FL 1957 PM 1958 FM 1962 RE 1997 1957 (WNY) Kendall 1959 Olean: Peoples 1962 Warsaw 1964 Interboard Council, Associate Director 1965 Boston: Churchill Memorial 1970 Wellsville 1974 Amherst: Trinity 1984 Buffalo District Superintendent 1990 Kenmore 1997 Retired 2001-02 (12/1/2001-3/31/2002) Interim Fredonia 2006 (6/15-8/15/06) Interim E Aurora: Baker Memorial 2006-07 (9/15/06-6/10/07) Interim Amherst: Trinity 2008 (1/1-6/10/2008) Interim Kenmore 2009-10 (4/1/10-6/30/10) Interim Niag Falls: St. James 2010 (UNY) Retired

Waters, Raoul J FL 1952 PM 1955 FM 1958 RE 1992 *1952 (NNY) Lay Pastor 1952 FL: Madrid, Chases Mills & Bucks Bridge 1955 (NNY) DeKalb Junction & DeKalb 1957 Delta 1961 Remsen & Prospect 1963 (NY) Croton-on-Hudson 1972 Bristol, CT 1976 Newburgh: Grace 1985 (Troy) Glens Falls: Christ 1992 Retired 1992 Eagle Bridge & South Cambridge 2004 Shushan 2010 (UNY) Retired; Shushan 2011 Shushan 2014 Retired

Webster, Bruce F. FL 1974 PM 1977 FM 1980 RE 2007 *1974 (CNY) FL: Sodus Point *1975 In School 1977 (CNY) In School 1978 Syracuse: Brown Mem, Onon Indian Mission 1981 Syracuse: St. Paul's, Brown Memorial, Onon Indian Mission (Assoc.) 1982 Syracuse: St. Paul's, Onondaga Nation (Assoc.) 1985 Liverpool (Assoc.) 1988 (NCNY) Onondaga Hill 1989 Rome: First 1999 (1/16/00) New Hartford 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired 2011 Kirkville 2012 Kirkville; (8/1/12) UM Prot Chaplain SU 2013 Kirkville

Watson, Duane F. PM 1980 FM 1989 1980 (NNY) School (Princeton) 1981 School (Duke) 1986 (NCNY) Leave of Absence 1987 North Western, Steuben, Westernville 1989 Faculty, Malone Coll, OH 2010 (UNY) Prof NT Studies, Dept of Theol, Malone Univ, OH

Weeden, Michael PM 1984 FE 1991 1984 (WNY) At School 1986 Appointed to another Conf. 1989 Indian Falls 1991 Westons Mills: St. Andrews 1997 (NCNY) Canandaigua Assoc. 1997 (Oct.1) Wolcott: Faith 2002 Leave of Absence 2007 Newark: Emmanuel 2008 Elmira: New Beginnings 2010 (UNY) Elmira: New Beginnings 2013 Fulton First

Watters, Merry PM 1986 FM 1988 RE 2014 1986 (Troy) Essex Center 1996 South Burlington: Faith 2005 Saranac Lake 2007 Averill Park 2010 (UNY) Averill Park 2014 Retired

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Theodore J. Weeden PM 1955 FM 1958 RE 1995 1955 (North Georgia) Hall Court 1956 Five Springs 1959 (California-Arizona) At School 1960 South Ontario: First, Associate 1961 Asbury 1966 Shaw University Faculty 1968 Wake Forest University Faculty 1969 Crozier Theological Seminary Faculty, Chester, PA 1970 Peninsula Conference 1970 Colgate Rochester Divinity School Faculty 1971 Western New York Conference 1974 Rochester: Wesley, Associate 1977 Rochester: Asbury First 1995 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Wenzinger, Cynthia J. SP 1997 PE 1999 FE 2006 1997 (WYO)SL: Chenango Bridge 2000 Kirkwood 2008 North Fenton UMC 2010 (UNY) North Fenton & Sanitaria Springs 2012 North Fenton (75%) 2015 Appalachin/Whittemore Hill (75%) Wenzinger, Ronald SP 1983 PM 1987 FE 1991 RE 2013 1983 (WYO) SL: Choconut Center 1985 SL: W. Chenango 1987 Mount Upton 1992 LFT Sanitaria Springs 1997 LFT Sanitaria Spring & Agape Coop. Parish 2002 Whitney Point 2010 (UNY) Whitney Point 2011 (1/1/2011) Whitney Point (75%); CP-Whitney Point Circuit 2012 Whitney Point 2013 (7/1/13-9/7/13) Cortland Homer Ave & Freeville 2013 (2/20/14 - 6/30/14) Unadilla/Unadilla Ctr 2014 Sand Hill, Unadilla/Unadilla Center 2015 SJJ Memorial, Johnson City (75%)

Weihing, Richard PE 1993 FE 1999 1993 (Louisianna Conf) Attend School 1994 (Troy) Associate, Albany: McKownville 1995 Associate, Burnt Hills 2000 Ballston Spa 2004 Queensbury 2010 (UNY) Queensbury 2011 Glens Falls: Queensbury 2012 (10/15/2012) Albany District Superintendent

West, Harland J. PM 1953 FM 1955 RE 1978 1953 (WNY) At School 1955 Geneseo, Greigsville 1961 (9/1/61) Rochester: Asbury First, Associate 1963 Chaplain, State University of New York, Fredonia 1978 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Welkley, Richard PM 1967 FM 1969 RE 2000 *1966 Mooers, Mooers Forks & Scotia 1967 (Troy) Mooers, Mooers Forks & Scotia 1970 Associate, Glens Falls: Christ 1972 Eagle Mills 1979 Troy: Lansingburgh 1995 Troy: Lansingburgh & Cohoes: First 2000 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

West, Wayne M. PM 1968 FM 1971 RE 2006 1968 (WNY) Rochester: Emmanuel 1971 Amherst: Sweet Home 1974 Buffalo: Woodside 1977 Elma 1983 Associate Conf. Executive 1988 Conference Director of Discipleship Ministries 1994 Akron: First 2006 Retired 2007 (9/9/07 -6/30/10) Hartland (50%) 2010 (UNY) Retired 2011 (4/1/11- 6/30/2011) Wilson:Exley & Hartland 2011 Retired 2014 (5/18/14-6/29/14) Niagara Falls: St. James

Wenner, Eilene Susan PE 1998 FE 2000 1998 (WYO) Methodist Urban Ministry & Albright 2000 Director Methodist Urban Ministry & Albright 2001 Scott Valley 2004 Skinners Eddy 2007 Waymart Calvary 2009 Worcester 2010 (UNY) Worcester 2012 Worchester & Westford 2015 Big Flats & Corning Grace

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Westover, Laurel W. PE 1997 FE 2000 1997 (Troy) AuSable Forks & Clintonville 1998 Associate, Schenectady: First 1999 Schenectady: First 2001 Galway 2003 Cobleskill 2007 (12/31/07) Leave of Absence 2010 (UNY) Slingerlands (75%) 2012 (1/1/2012) Slingerlands 2014 Ext. Min Chpln CPE program at Albany Med Ctr

*2005 Watkins Glen; Montour Falls 2006 FL: Watkins Glen, Montour Falls 2007 Reinstated: Watkins Glen, Montour Falls 2008 Living Waters Parish: Oriskany Falls, Madison, Bouckville, Deansboro 2010 Retired 2010 (UNY) Living Waters Parish (Oriskany Falls/Bouckville/Madison/Deansboro 2012 Return to Retirement White, Sarah Chase L 1999 PE 2003 FE 2006 RE 2010 2001 Keeseville & Harkness 2006 (Troy) Ballston Spa & Malta Ridge 2007 Ballston Spa 2010 (UNY) Ballston Spa 2010 (12/31/10) Retired 2012 Mooers

Wetherwax, John R. PM 1978 FM 1980 RE 2014 1978 (WNY) Grand Island: Trinity (Associate); 1982 Forestville; Nashville 1985 Boston: Churchill Memorial 1993 Buffalo: Cleveland Hill 1999 (9/1) Extension Ministry: Niagara Hospice 2003 Ransomville/Fillmore Chapel 2007 Williamsville (25%) 2008 Williamsville (50%) 2009 (On Loan NCNY) Canandaigua 2010 (UNY) Canandaigua 2014 Retired

White, Wiley H. PM 1956 FM 1958 RE 1987 *1954 (CNY) Port Gibson, Fairville 1956 (NNY) In School 1958 Westmoreland,Clark Mills 1962 Watertown:Bethany 1968 Hamilton 1975 (CNY)Cortlnd:Homer Ave 1987 (NCNY) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Wharton, Osceola W. PM 1987 FE 1992 RE 2004 1986 (WNY) Andover; Greenwood 1997 Wayland 2004 Retired 2004 (7/1/04) Wayland 2010 (UNY) Wayland

Whitefield, William I. PM 1959 FM 1963 RE 1996 1959 (CNY) E.Canton 1961 Big Flats 1966 In School 1967 Honorable Location *1979 Wolcott, N.Wolcott 1981 Reinstated; Wolcott, N. WolÃ‚Âcott 1984 S. Otselic 1989 (NCNY)(Aug.13) Cuyler 1993 Chaplain, Georgetown Correctional Fac.; Cuyler 1995 Chaplain:Georgetown Corr. Fac. 1995 (2/11/96) Chpln: Georgetown Corr. Fac.; Georgetown 1996 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Wheat, Harold PE 2008 FE 2011 2008 (8/1/08) Norfolk, Brasher Falls 2010 (UNY) Norfolk, Brasher Falls & CP @ Hogansburg 2011 Norfolk/Brasher Falls/Buckton 2012 East Syracuse 2014 Dryden White, Elaine S PM 1986 FM 1989 HL 2000 Reinstated 2007 RE 2010 1985 (CNY) Chemung, Wilawana PA 1986 (NCNY) PM: Chemung, Wilawana 1989 FM: Chemung, Wilawana 1990 Freeville, Varna, Ellis Hollow 1994 Philadelphia, Evans Mills LFT 1998 (348.3) Barnes Corners LFT 1999 Oran 2000 Honorable Location *2003 (12/1/03) Watkins Glen

White-Wunder, Judy D. SP 1985 PM 1988 FE 1990 RE 2003 1985 (CNY) SL: Enfield 1987 (NCNY) SL: Auburn: First (Assist.) 1989 Savannah, Butler, Montezuma 1992 Tyrone

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1997 Painted Post, S. Corning 2000 S. Corning 2000 (9/1/00) S. Corning; Corning: Grace Assoc. 2001 S. Corning LFT 2003 Retired 2009 Bluff Point 2010 (UNY) Bluff Point

1983 Wisconsin Conference 1990 (2/1/90) NCNY Director of Camping 2000 (1/1/00) Kansas East Conference 2005 (9/1/05) (WNY) Exec Dir CCRM and Dir Camp Asbury 2010 (UNY) Director Camp Asbury 2011 Elba; West Barre 2012 (1/1/2013 - 6/30/2013) West Barre (75%) 2013 West Barre /Oakfield 2014 North Ontario

Wickett, Thomas F. PM 1989 FE 1991 RE 2005 1989 (WNY) West Webster 1993 North Tonawanda: First 1998 (Florida) Riverview 1999 (WNY) Wellsville 2001 (1/14-6/30/2001) Leave of Absence 2001 (7/1/01) North Ontario 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired 2013 (12/1/13-6/30/14) Allen's Hill 25%

Wiliford, Terry Sue PE 2006 FE 2010 2006 (6/3/2006) Transfer to WNY Conference 2006 (WNY)(8/13/2006) Johnsonburg (25%) 2006 (9/10/2006) Darien (50%) 2007 Silver Springs/Darien 2008 Delevan, Sardinia 2010 (UNY) Union Hill; West Webster 2013 Union Hill & West Webster (New Life) (75%) 2014 New Life (50%) 2015 Webster: New Life / Seneca Castle (75%)

Wickins, David R. SP 1995 FL 2001 PE 2003 FE 2008 1994 (WNY) County Line, Quaker Road 1995 SL: (11/30/95) County Line, Quaker Road 2001 FL: County Line, Lockport Emmanuel 2002 Fillmore/Hume 2007 Clymer/North Clymer 2010 (UNY) Clymer/North Clymer 2011 (10-16-11) Akron:First

Wilks, Harold Thomas PM 1984 FM 1985 RE 2009 1984 (8/1/84) (WNY) Buffalo: Kensington Memorial 1990 (07/1990) Incapacity Leave 2009 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Wiggers, Stephen J. PE 1990 FE 1995 1990 (WNY) At School 1991 Arkport 1997 Panama 2010 (UNY) Fredonia: First 2014 (11/17/14) Ext Min.: Chaplain, Halifax Health Hospice Team, Florida

Williams, Heather A. SP 2000 PE 2003 FE 2006 2000 (NCNY) SL: Countryside, Victory 2003 Liverpool Associate 2008 Camillus: Immanuel 2010 (UNY) Camillus: Immanuel 2014 Saratoga Springs Williams, James A. PM 1963 FM 1964 RE 1975 *1962 (WNY) Bergen 1963 Rochester: Corn Hill 1964 Chaplain, US Navy 1968 (Memphis) Chaplain, US Navy 1975 Retired 1980-81 (CNY) Savannah, Butler 2010 (UNY) Retired

Wiggins, James B. FL 1957 PM 1958 FM 1960 RE 1997 1957 (C.Tex.) FL: In School 1959 Fort Worth:Arlington Heights (Assoc.) 1960 In School 1963 Prof. Syracuse University 1965 (CNY) Prof. Syr Univ 1997 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Williams, Jr., B. Lee PM 1986 FM 1988 1986 (NCNY) Hammondsport, Mitchellsville 1997 Hammondsport 2001 Appt. in WNY: Wellsville First

Wiliford, Lawrence PM 1974 FM 1977 1973 (East Ohio) At School 1976 West Michigan Conference

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2008 Marcellus 2010 (UNY) Marcellus 2014 Canandaigua

1958 Canaseraga, Garwoods 1959 (CNY) Kanona, Wheeler 1963 (NNY) Adams 1972 Earlville, Poolville 1978 Canton 1983 Mexico 1991 (NCNY) Bath 1997 Retired 1997-05 Coopers Plains 2010 (UNY) Retired

Willis, Michael K. PM 1984 FM 1986 1984 (WYO) Fly Creek 1988 Noxen 1993 Dorranceton 2001 Vestal 2010 (UNY) Vestal

Wolfe, Marilyn Nichols PE 1993 FE 1996 1993 (NCNY) In School 1994 Collamer (United) 2000 Syracuse: University Assoc. 2002 Syracuse: University 2008 Attend School 2010 (UNY) Solvay LFT (25%) 2013 Family Leave 2014 Extension Min @ Centus,Samaritan Institute

Wilson, Douglas PM 1970 FM 1972 RE 2008 1970 (WNY) At School 1971 Niagara Falls: St. Paul's, Associate 1975 At School 1978 Portville 1985 Perry: First 2005 Geneseo 2008 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired 2011 (1/24/11 - 5/31/11) Wayland 2012 (7/1/12 - 9/2/12) Covington 2015 Covington (<25%)

Wolfe, Thomas V. PM 1980 FM 1983 1980 (CNY) In School 1981 Ithaca:Forest Home 1984 Moravia 1990 (NCNY) Prot. Chaplain, Syracuse University 1998 (1/1/99) Dean of Hendricks Chapel, SU 2009 Sr. VP-Dean, Div. of Student Affairs, SU 2010 (UNY) Sr. VP-Dean, Div. of Student Affairs, SU 2013 Pres. Iliff School of Theology, Ext. Min.

Wilson, Gwendolyn T. PM 1988 FE 1991 RE 2005 1987 (WNY) Dalton 1988 Baker Memorial, Associate 1990 Collins Center; Perrysburg-Dayton 1996 At School 1997 Carlton 1997 (11/1/97) Rochester District Minister at Large 1998 West Henrietta: Genesee Valley, Union Hill 2001 (10/1/01) Lakeshore Behavioral Health (75%) 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Wollaber, Robert C. PM 1975 FM 1982 1975 (NNY) School 1975 (Sept) Westmoreland, Clark Mills 1979 At School 1980 Oswego Center, Southwest Oswego 1984 Remsen, Prospect 1990 (NCNY) Cazenovia 1993 Delta, Ava 1995 Delta, Rome: Calvary; Vienna, Lowell 1996 Rome:Calvary; Vernon, Lairdsville 1998 Ilion 2002 Ilion, Mohawk,Frankfort;"Morningstar Ministries" 2005 Morningstar Ministries: E Schuyler, Frankfort, Ilion, Mohawk; CP, Lassellsville 2010 (UNY) Morning Star Ministrie: E Schuyler, Frankfort, Ilion, Mohawk; CP, Lassellsville 2012 Morning Star

Wilson, Jeannetta K. PM 1983 FM 1985 RE 2006 1983 (WNY) Webster, Associate 1985 Orchard Park 1990 Newfane 1995 Kendall (75%) 1997 Sabbatical Leave 1998 Incapacity Leave 2006 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Wolcott, David PM 1958 FM 1960 RE 1997 * 1957 (WNY) Canaseraga, Garwoods

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Wolter, Gerald A. FL 1968 AM 1974 PM 1977 FM 1979 RE 1997 1967 (WNY) Andover, Greenwood 1972 Hornell: Spencer 1974 Associate Member 1979 Rochester: Grace 1988 North Tonawanda: First 1993 Rochester: Wesley 1997 Retired 1997 (8/1/97) Rochester: Aldersgate, Associate 2010 (UNY) Retired

Wood, Kenneth E. PM 1967 FM 1970 RE 2006 1967 (WYO) At School 1970 Tioga Center 1974 Windsor 1978 Vestal & Calvary First 1982 Vestal 1985 Wyoming Conference Council Director 1990 Owego 1994 Endicott Central 2006 Retired; (9/1/06) Owego Associate 2010 (UNY) Owego Associate 2011 (12/31/10) Retired

Womack, J Paul PM 1971 FM 1974 RE 2014 1971 Holston Conference: At School 1973 Eastdale, TN 1975 (WNY) Buffalo: Kensington; Buffalo: Memorial 1977 (9/1/77) Buffalo: Kensington Memorial 1978 Buffalo: Kensington Memorial; Sumner-Lovejoy 1981 Pavilion 1983 Kenmore, Associate 1985 Rochester District Community Minister 1992 Rochester: Seneca 1998 Rochester: Covenant 2003 Williamsville 2004 (3/8/04) Chaplain, U.S. Army 2005 Grand Island: Trinity 2008 Chautauqua: Hurlbut Memorial 2010 (UNY) Chautauqua: Hurlbut Memorial 2014 Retired

Woodcock, Joyce M. PL 2002 PE 2004 FE 2007 RE 2014 2002 (NCNY) PL: Great Bend 2003 PL: Champion, Great Bend 2005 Three River Valley Parish: Beaver Falls, Carthage, Champion, Naumburg: Beaver Valley 2007 Watertown: First 2010 (UNY) Watertown: First 2011 (1/1/2012) Watertown: First/Stone Mills (75%) 2014 Retired 2014 (1/1/2015) Lowville /Martinsburg (50%) 2015 Martinsburg (<25%) Wylie, Christopher PE 2010 FE 2012 2007 (WNY) Hartland (Interim) (25%) 2008 Alden (25%) 2010 (UNY) Pavilion/Wyoming (75%) 2011 (1/1/2011) Pavilion/Wyoming 2013 Millville / Knowlesville 2015 (1/1/15) Medina: UMC of the Abundant Harvest

Won, Duk SP 1995 FL 1997 PE 1998 FE 2001 RE 2004 1995 (NCNY) SL: Savannah, Fosterville 1997 FL: Savannah, Montezuma, Butler 1998 Savannah, Montezuma, Butler 2000 Jordan 2004 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Yang, Cheol - Hee (Charlie) FE 2002 2002 (Troy) Transferred In 2002 Vermont Korean-American and Jericho 2009 Voorheesville 2010 (UNY) Voorheesville 2014 Albany: McKnownville

Wood, Franklin R. PM 1952 FM 1959 RE 1990 1952 Erie Conference EUB: At School 1959 Little Cooley 1964 Warren: Bethal 1967 Tonawanda: Bethany 1971 (WNY) Tonawanda: Bethany 1972 Buffalo: White Memorial 1978 Collins Center, Perrysburg-Dayton 1990 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Yang, Hyun Joo PE 1992 FE 1994 1991 (W. PA) Lowville 1992 Lowville/Lake Pleasant 1995 Strattanville 1997 (on loan NCNY) Tyrone 2002 Transfer In NCNY: Tyrone 2003 Bridgeport

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2010 (UNY) Bridgeport 2011 Bridgeport; Syr Hope Korean 2015 Newark: First

1977-81 (77-4/81) Colton, Hannawa Falls, S. Colton 2010 (UNY) Retired Zimmerman, Joan FL 2000 PE 2001 FE 2004 RE 2011 2000 FL: Alden, Bowmansville 2006 (7/15/06) West Valley: St. Paul's 2010 (UNY) West Valley: St. Paul's 2011 Retired

Yang, Jay Suh PM 1982 FM 1984 RE 2008 1982 (Ala-W. Fla.) Korean: Montgomery 1984 (7/1-12/31/84) Leave of Absence 1984 (Jan. '85) (Des-SW) Korean: Las Vegas 1987 (10/1/87) (W.Pa) Student; Pittsburgh: First Korean 1990 Erie: Glenwood 1991 North East: Immanuel 1995 Summerville 1996 (7/1-12/31/96) Leave of Absence 1996 (Jan. 1, 1997) (NCNY) Odessa 1999 Yatesville, Friend LFT 2000 Dundee LFT 2003 Apulia/Onativia LFT 2004 Transfer In: Apulia, Onativia LFT 2007 Camillus: First LFT 2008 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired 2012 New London/Westmoreland 2012 (9/22/12) New London 2015 (7/26/15) Rushville

Zimmerman, Lorraine PM 1988 FE 1992 1988 (NCNY) Apulia, Onativia 1989 (Jan.'90) In School 1990 Coopers Plains, Presho 1993 Sandy Creek, Orwell 1997 Leave of Absence 1999 Leonardsville, Wyoming Conf.: Edmeston 2003 Butler, Countryside, Montezuma, Victory 2007 (1/28/08) Incapacity Leave 2010 (UNY) Incapacity Leave Zimmerman, Robert W. SP 1996 PE 2000 FE 2004 RE 2013 1996 (WNY) SL: Tonawanda: Bethany 2000 Tonawanda: Bethany (50%) 2001 Holland 2007 Holland, Coordinating Pastor: Protection 2010 (UNY) Holland & Coor. Pastor: Protection 2011 Holland; Colden & Coor. Pastor: Protection 2012 Holland, Colden 2013 Retired

Young, Carl Phillip FE 2002 2002 (WYO) Professor of Art, Hartwick College 335.1d 2010 (UNY) Professor of Art, Hartwick College 335.1d Young, Donna J. FL 2001 PE 2002 FE 2005 RE 2005 2000 (NCNY) (6/1/01) FL: Port Byron 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Zittel, Robert J. PE 1994 FE 1997 RE 2010 1994 (Troy) North Chatham & Malden Bridge 2001 Averill Park: Church of the Covenant 2005 Slingerlands 2010 (UNY) Retired 2010 (9/1/2011-6/30/2011) Schenectady First

Zeck, Leanne PE 2009 FE 2011 2009 (WNY) Leroy/Stafford 2010 (UNY) Leroy/Stafford 2013 New Beginnings: Elmira Zimmer, Calvin F. PM 1951 FM 1953 RE 1977 1951 (WNY) 1955 (NNY) Frankfort, W. Schuyler 1957 Willowvale, Sauquoit 1961 Mexico, North Mexico 1964 Canton 1970 Canton Ag. & Tech. Inst. 1977 Retired

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Deacons in Full Connection Barden, Kathleen B. DM 1993 FD 1997 RD 2007 1990 Intern: Fayetteville 1993 (NCNY) Fayetteville 1997 FD: Fayetteville 2003 (1/1/04) Syr: Brown Mem Westside Neighborhood Project 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

2007 Greece: Coordinator of Nurturing Ministries 2010 (UNY) Greece: Coor of Nurturing Ministries 2015 Greece (50%) Hodge, Jeff PD 2008 FD 2010 2008 (NCNY) PD: Baldwinsville Assist.; J. Hodge Consulting 2010 (UNY) FD: Balswinsville Assist.; J. Hodge Consulting 2011 Baldwinsville Children's Activities & Family Ministries; J.Hodge Consulting 2012 (11/1/12 - 6/30/13) Baldwinsville Children's Activities & Family Min; J.Hodge Consulting; Pennellville 2014 Oswego Trinity, Pennellville; J.Hodge Consulting

Bowen, Denise PD 2002 FD 2007 2002 (GNJ) Summit: First Associate 2007 (GNJ) Transitional Leave 2007 (NCNY) (6/1/08) Syr: Christ Comm. Assistant 2008 Syracuse: Christ Comm. Assist; Sandy Creek 2010 (UNY) Sandy Creek, Orwell 2011 Lake Ontario Parish; Orwell, Sandy Creek 2013 Sandy Creek 2014 Boonville; Chaplain, Folts Center 2015 Boonville (50%)

Jones, Amy PD 2007 FD 2010 2007 (WNY) VA Conf: Trinity UMC 2009 Appointed To Attend School (Drew) 2010 (UNY) FD: Appointed To Attend School (Drew) 2015 Interim Dir. of Theological Lifelong Learning; Assoc Dir of D-Min Program; UMC Liaison

Cardin, Patricia PD 2010 FD 2014 2010 (UNY) Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial, NFC: Dream Center 2014 NFC: Urban Edge (25%)

Kang, Mahn-Hee PD 1999 FD 1999 1998 (TROY) Transferred from West Ohio 1994 Alb: Korean Min of Music; Hartwick College Prof of Music 2000 Hartwick College Professor of Music 2002 Korean Baptist Theological Seminary

Do, Insook PL 1994 PD 2009 FD 2012 1994 (Troy) PL 75%: Galway 2005 No Appointment 2009 (TROY) Hospice, St. Peters Hospital, Albany 2010 (UNY) Hospice, St. Peters Hospital, Albany 2013 Chpln/Couns, Capital City Rescue Mission New Faith Family Ctr for Homeless Women, Albany

Lee, Catherine PL 2003 PD 2008 FD 2011 RD 2014 *2000 (10/1/00) Harmony 2003 (NCNY) PL 25%: Scott 2008 PD: Cortland: First Assoc. (25%) 2009 (10/1/09) Chaplain, Folts Home 2010 (UNY) Chaplain, Folts Home 2011 FD: Chaplain, Folts Home 2014 Retired

Finch, Deanna M. DM 1991 FD 1997 *1980 Washington, NJ: Christian Educator *1985 Syracuse, NY: Christian Educator *1986 Manlius, NY: Educational Associate *1989 (12/1/89) Amherst: Christ Pastoral Associate 1991 DM: Amherst: Christ Pastoral Associate 1995 (12/1/95) Hamburg: Christian Educator 1997 (WNY) FD: Hamburg 2001 (6/1/01) Program Director, Camp Asbury 2002 (2/1/02) Perry (Missional) 2002 (8/12/02) Medina 2003 (3/3/03) Medina; Indian Falls

LeValley, Bonnie M. DM 1991 FD 1997 *1981 Kenmore: Dir of Christian Education *1983 Brighton Community Church (Amer Baptist) *1986 Amherst: Christ, Dir of Children's Ministries *1988 Elma: Dir of Christian Ed and Youth Ministries 1991 (WNY) DM: Elma: Dir Christian Ed & Youth Min 1997 FD: Elma (50%) 2007 (8/1/07) Akron Nurturing Minister (50%) 2008 Kenmore 2010 (UNY) Kenmore

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Maxwell, Bruce B. PM 1989 FD 1997 1989 (NCNY) PM: In School 1990 Leave of Absence 1993 PaSCC Truck Stop Ministry (LTFT) 1997 FD: PaSCC Truck Stop Ministry 2010 (UNY) PaSCC Truck Stop Ministry

Stoica-Hussey, Sandra H. DM 1995 FD 1998 RD 2007 1980 (WNY) (7/1/80-6/30/82) Jamestown District Resource Person for Christian Education 1985 Greece: Coordinator Nurturing Ministries 1998 Greece 2007 Retired 2008 (12/3/08) Pultneyville 2010 (UNY) Pultneyville

McKibben, Florence DM1987 FD1997 RD 2001 *1967 Schenectady: Trinity Dir of Christian Ed 1987 (Troy) DM: Schenectady: Trinity Dir Christian Ed 1988 Scotia Director of Christian Ed. 1990 Leave of Absence 1993 Coord. of Christian Education, CCOM 1997 FD: Teaching Ministries Coord, CCOM 2001 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Verity, William DM 1997 FD 2001 1997 (NCNY) DM: Fayetteville Dir of Music 2001 FD: Fayetteville Director of Music 2005 (10-1-05) St. Daniels Roman Catholic Church 2007 Camillus: Immanuel Music Director 2010 (UNY) Camillus Roman Catholic Church, Dir of Music 2013 Music teacher, Plattsburgh High School 2013 (8/15/2013) Organist DeWitt Comm Church

Moore-Krackhardt, Shirley DM 1993 FD 1997 RD 2005 1993 (NCNY) DM: Interreligious Council of CNY 1997 FD: Interreligious Council of CNY 2005 Retired 2008 (7/1/08-12/31/09) Liverpool Associate 2009 (1/1/10) Chaplain, Loretto Nursing Home; Liverpool Associate 2010 (UNY) Chaplain, Loretto Nursing Home; Liverpool Associate 2011 (7/1/11-6/30/13) Loretto Nursing Home

Waltz, Vivian R. PD 2001 FD 2009 *1996 (CPA) Bedford (Associate) *1999 Shawnee Charge (Associate) 2001 (11/1) PD: Johnstown Prison Ministries 2006 (11/1) (Transfer in WNY) Hamburg (Associate) 2007 (9/6/07) Hamburg Minister of Discipleship; Sister Karen Klimczak Ctr for Nonviolence 2010 (UNY) FD: Hamburg Minister of Discipleship; Sister Karen Klimczak Ctr for Nonviolence 2010 (9/23/2010) Sister Karen Klimczak Ctr for Nonviolence 2011 (5-9-11) Dir., Sister Karen Klimczak Ctr for Nonviolence

Price, Sheila M. DM 1998 FD 2001 1998 (WNY) DM: Lockport: Emmanuel Christian Ed Dir 2000 WNY Resource Center Coordinator 2001 FD: United Theological Seminary, Buffalo 2002 (346.1 NCNY) FL: Odessa, Catharine 2010 (UNY) Montour Falls, Odessa-Catharine Russell, Susan FD 1998 *1997 Attica: Trinity Associate 1998 (WNY) FD: Attica: Trinity (Missional) 1998 (1/1/99) Alexander Youth Pastor (50%) 2010 (UNY) Transitional Leave 2011 Camp Asbury Retreat Ctr Guest Services Coord Seeley, Jeffery A FD 2014 2014 (UNY) (7/30/2014) Dir. Choral Activities, Elmira Coll; Horseheads UMC

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Affiliate Members Steinwert, Tiffany AF 2011 2011 Hendricks Chapel, New England Conf

Associate Members Armitage Jr, G Dewey FL 1968 AM 1976 RA 1996 1967 (Troy) (5/25/1968) FL: Schuyler Falls, Morrisonville, Peasleeville 1976 Schuyler Falls, Morrisonville, Peasleeville 1978 Esperance‐Sloansville 1987 Johnsonville: Christ 1996 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Beardslee, Melanie A. FL 1978 AM 1984 RA 2001 *1978 (CNY) Caton, S. Corning 1984 Elmira: Riverside 1993 (NCNY) Big Flats 1998 Campbell 2000 (1/1/2001) Retired 2002 Mitchellsville 2002 (12/1/2002) Mitchellsville, Wallace 2005 (7/1/2005‐6/20/2006) Mitchellsville 2010 (UNY) Retired

Asbornsen, Alden FL 1992 AM 1995 RA 1998 1992 FL: (Troy) Esperance & Sloansville 1998 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Beaudry, Barbara A. FL 1968 AM 1971 RA 1988 1968 (NNY) FL: Parishville 1969 FL: Edwards, Fine, Oswegatchie, S. Edwards (Assist.) 1971 Waddington 1978 Trenton, W. Schuyler 1982 (10/1) W. Schuyler, Utica: Asbury 1984 Leave of Absence 1986 (NCNY) (8/1/1986) Leonardsville 1988 Retired 2008 Supervising Cherry Valley 2010 (UNY) Retired

Atkins, Janet W. FL 1983 AM 1987 RA 1991 1980 (WNY) Alma; Allentown 1983 FL: Jamestown: Camp Street 1987 AM: Jamestown: Camp Street 1991 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Bates, Bonita PL 1991 FL 1999 AM 2001 1991 (Troy) PL 75%: Rensselaer: First 1996 PL 75%: Rensselaer: First; Brainard 2000 FL: Schuylerville, Quaker Springs 2001 AM: Schuylerville, Quaker Springs 2010 (UNY) Corinth, Middle Grove

Beaudry, Harold A AM 1969 RA 1989 *1964 (NNY) Colton, Hannawa Falls, S. Colton *1968 Edwards, Fine, Oswegatchie, S. Edwards 1969 Edwards, Fine Oswegatchie, S. Edwards 1971 Ogdensburg 1978 Maynard, Marcy Community 1989 (NCNY) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Battist, Sharon FL 1985 AM 1991 RA 2005 1985 (CNY) FL: Rose, Lock Berlin 1991 (NCNY) Rose, Lock Berlin 1995 Pultneyville, Sodus Point 2001 Campbell 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Bloomberg, C Gordon FL 1970 AM 1980 RA 1989 1970 (WNY) FL: Centralia, Charlotte Center 1971 FL: Jamestown: Epworth, Associate 1974 FL: Sardinia 1978 FL: Interim(1/15/79) Edwards Chapel 1983 Busti Federated

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1989 Retired 1989 (1/15‐7/1/90) Jamestown: Epworth Christ (Interim) 1991‐92 Magnolia 2010 (UNY) Retired

Dufford Jr, Paul L AM 1979 RA 2004 1958 (Troy) FL: South Plattsburgh 1961 (Troy) SL: Chazy & West Chazy 1965 SL: Greenfield Ctr, Porter's Crnr & S Corinth 1967 SL: Gansevoort & Gurn Springs 1967 (11/19/67) SL: Gansevoort, Gurn Springs & S Wilton 1979 AM: Gansevoort, Gurn Springs & S Wilton 1980 Warrensburg & Bolton Landing 1989 Ticonderoga: First & Chilson 2004 Retired; Fortsville 2010 (UNY) Retired; Fortsville

Cliver, Clifford K. PL 1991 FL 1997 AM 2000 RA 2008 1991 (WNY) PL: Cottage 1993 PL: Cottage, Watts Falls 1994 PL: Celoron, Watts Falls, Dunkirk/Hamlet 1997 FL: Dunkirk/Hamlet 1998 FL: Dunkirk 2000 AM: Dunkirk 2005 Dunkirk (75%) 2006 Incapacity Leave 2008 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Gallandorm, George W. PL 1994 FL 1996 PL 1999 AM 2002 1994 (WYO) (10/94)PL: 75% Lake Como 1996 FL: Three C's Coop Parish/Stewart Memorial 1999 (7/15/99) PL 75%: Damascus 2004 Sherburne, Smyrna 2010 (UNY) Sherburne, Smyrna 2011 Sherburne, Smyrna, Plymouth, Preston, North Norwich 2012 Sherburne, Smyrna

Cook, Gary N. FL 1982 AM 1991 RA 2003 1981 (Louisiana) FL: Patterson, Bayou Vista 1984 FL: Houma, Clanton Chapel, Pecan Grove 1985 (Troy) FL: Lyndonville, VT 1989 (WNY) FL: Olean: Trinity 1992 Olean: Trinity, Olean: Showers 1994 Bolivar 1996 Clymer, North Clymer 1998 (8/15/98) Jamestown: Stillwater/Wheeler Hill 2001 (346.1 W PA) Johnsonburg Charge 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Gazzilli, Mario SP 1986 FL 1987 AM 2003 RA 2013 *1983 (NNY)(9/1/1983) Columbia Center, S. Ilion 1986 (NCNY) Columbia Center, S. Ilion, N. Columbia 1989 FL: Columbia Center, N. Columbia 1989 (11/1/1989) FL: Beaver Falls, Naumburg: Beaver Valley 1995 FL: Dexter, Brownville 2000 FL: Earlville, Poolville 2007 (1/1/2008) Incapacity Leave 2010 (UNY) Incapacity Leave 2013 Retired

Danielson, Olav FL 1978 AM 1982 RA 1986 1977 (WNY) FL: Pekin, Dickersonville 1978 FL: Dickersonville 1982 Pendleton Center 1983 Buffalo: Richmond Avenue; North Delaware 1986 (3/1/86) Buffalo: Richmond Ave, First 1986 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Golden, Edward A. FL 1979 AM 1986 1979 (WNY) FL: East Otto 1983 FL: Pekin 1991 Tri‐Church Parish 1995 Edwards Chapel 2006 (6/20/06) Incapacity Leave 2010 (UNY) Incapacity Leave 2011 Retired

Drayer, Leslie FL 1994 AM 2001 RA 2010 1994 (WNY) FL: Dewittville; Hartfield 2002 Ripley; South Ripley 2007 Ransomville/Fillmore Chapel 2010 (UNY) Retired 2014 Interim (8/1/2014‐6/30/2015) South Ripley

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Densmore, Omar‐Fishers Landing 2003 AM: Newfield 2008 Earlville, Poolville 2010 (UNY) Earlville, Poolville 2011 Retirement

Holzhauer, Phyllis PL 1986 FL 1989 AM 1992 RA 2007 1986 (Troy) PL: Alpaus Assist. 1989 FL: Fort Plain & Freysbush 1996 Fields of the Lord Parish, Greenwich: Centenary 2002 Sabbatical Leave 2004 Clifton Park: Shenendehowa 2006 (3/1/07) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Kissel, Keith PL 1961 FL 1963 PL 1964 FL 1966 PL 1968 FL 1975 AM 1976 RA 2001 1961 (CNY) PL 75%: Ledyard, W. Genoa, Venice Center 1962 PL 75%: Clockville, Siloa 1963 FL: Clockville, Siloa 1964 PL 75% Lysander, Little Utica 1966 FL: Lysander, Little Utica 1968 PL: Granby Center 1969 Discontinued 1970 (CNY) PL 75%: Warners 1975 FL: Warners 1976 (Nov.) AM: Dundee, Starkey 1982 Gorham 1987 (NCNY) Elmira:Centenary 1993 Watkins Glen, Beaver Dams 2001 Retired 2002 (7/1/02‐6/30/06) Burdett 2008 (7/1/08‐6/30/10) Dundee 2010 (UNY) Retired

Hutchins, Margaret E. SP 1989 PL 1991 AM 1997 1988 (NCNY) Varick, Fayette UCC 1989 (9/1/1989) SP: Varick 1990 PL: Cayuga 75% 1999 (12/1/1999) Attend School 2009 Special Appt: Asbury Theol. Seminary 2010 (UNY) Adm Assist to the Dean/Chapel & Vice Pres of Comm Life, Asbury Theological Seminary 2011 Dir of Healing, Spiritual Formation, Community Formation @ Asbury Theo Seminary Jensen, Eugene B. FL 1988 AM 1992 RA 2001 *1983 (WYO) (1/84) West Chenango *1985 (10/85) Not Appointed *1986 (11/86) Kirkwood *1988 (7/15/88) Thompson *1991 Schenevus 1992 Schenevus 1994 Sayre 1997 Springville *2001 Springville 2001 Retired 2002 Marathon 2010 (UNY) Retired 2010 (7/1/10‐6/30/15) Marathon

Knapp, Roscoe A. PL 1976 FL 1977 AM 1985 RA 1993 1976 (WNY) PL 75%: North Harmony 1977 FL: Swain; Garwoods; Grove 1982 FL: Delevan; Yorkshire 1985 AM: Olean: Christ, Associate 1988 Frewsburg United; Wheeler Hill 1993 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Jerzak, Nora M. PL 1990 AM 1997 RA 2009 1990 (NCNY) PL: Webb Mills Assoc: Wellsburg, Lowman Assoc. 1993 PL 75%: Truxton, East Homer 2001 AM: United Oswegatchie Parish 2006 Ogdensburg, Morristown 2009 (12/1/09) Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Manly, David E. PL 1986 FL 1989 AM 1993 RA 1996 1986 (WNY) PL 75%: Allens Hill, Canadice 1989 FL: Countryside Cooperative Parish 1992 FL: Warsaw: First, Immanuel 1993 AM: Warsaw: First, Immanuel 1996 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Kibbe, Thana M. SP 1989 PL 1991 FL 1993 AM 1999 RM 2011 1989 (NCNY) SP: Freeville, Varna 1990 (1/1/91) PL 75%: Wolcott, N. Wolcott (Assist.) 1993 FL: Moira, Brushton, North Bangor 1995 FL: (2/1/96) LaFargeville, Wellesley Island,

Mayo, Alvin H. PL 1983 FL 1988 AM 1993 RA 1999 1983 (NNY) PL 75%: Utica: Central (Assist.) 1984 PL 75%: Utica: Asbury 1988 (NCNY) FL: St. Johnsville, Lassellsville 1993 AM: Madison, Bouckville

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1995 Alexandria Bay, Plessis, Redwood 1998 (9/1/99) Leave of Absence 1999 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Nonnenberg, Charles W. FL 1969 AM 1974 RA 1989 1969 (WNY) FL: South Dayton, Hamlet 1975 Silver Springs, Gainesville 1983 Pavilion 1989 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

McCauley, Lionel B. FL 1988 AM 1998 RA 2007 1988 (WNY) FL: South Park 1995 FL: Tri‐Church Parish 1997 FL: Hope UMC of Niagara County 1999 Clymer/North Clymer 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Oyer, Robert D. PL 1977 FL 1982 AM 1987 RA 2002 1977 (WNY) PL: Bishopville, South Dansville 1981 (8/16/81) PL 75%: Swain, Garwoods, Grove 1982 (8/1/82) FL: Dickersonville 1987 AM: Dickersonville 1988 Findley Lake 1996 Holley: Disciples 1999 (8/1/99) Cattaraugus, Wesley 2002 Retired 2002 (7/8/02‐6/30/2007) Darien 2007(7/1/07‐6/30/10) Johnsonburg 2010 (UNY) Johnsonburg 2006 Retired 2006 (7/1/06‐8/28/07) Port Byron 2010 (UNY) Retired

McCracken, George PL 1982 FL 1985 AM 1990 RA 2002 1982 (CNY) PL 75%: Mottville, Half Acre Union 1986 (NCNY) FL: Weedsport, Mottville 1990 AM: Waterloo 1997 Farmington 1998 Caughdenoy 2002 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Middleton Sr, Timothy M. FL 2001 AM 2009 2001 (WNY) (9/1/01) FL: Panama 2008 FL: Alfred, Angelica 2009 AM: Alfred, Angelica 2010 (UNY) Alfred, Angelica 2014 Newark Valley; cp‐Caring Covenant Coop Parish

Newkirk, David D 1962 FL 1964 AM 1969 RA 2004 1964 (TROY) FL: Pawlet, Wells 1969 AM: Pawlet, Wells 1981 Mayfield, Bleecker 1992 Mayfield, Bleecker, Thurman 1996 Mayfield, Bleecker 2004 Retired 2004 (7/1/04‐6/30/08) Mayfield, Bleecker 2010 (UNY) Retired

Moyer, Carol SP 1981 FL 1985 AM 1989 PM 1993 AM 2004 RA 2006 *1980 (CNY) Lock Berlin *1981 (12/81) SP: Varick, Fayette(UCC) 1985 FL: Warners 1989 AM: Warners 1993 (NCNY) PM: Camillus: First 1999 (4/1/00) Chittenango 2004 AM: Chittenango

Palmer, William J. PL 1995 FL 2000 AM 2005 RE 2014 1995 (NCNY) (8/95) PL: Belleville, Henderson 2000 FL: Dexter, Brownville 2005 Mexico 2010 (UNY) Mexico 2014 (1/1/2015) Retired

Noell, Ray M. PL 1997 FL 1999 AM 2011 1997 (WNY) PL 50%: Buffalo: Ontario Street 1998 PL 75%: Buff: Ontario St, Grand Is: Emmanuel 1999 (1/1/99) FL: Buffalo: Ontario Street 2005 (7/10/05) Millville, Knowlesville 2010 (UNY) Millville, Knowlesville 2011 AM: Millville, Knowlesville 2013 Perry First, Covington 2015 Perry

Pearsall, Gordon G. PL 1959 Deacon 1963 FL 1965 PL 1967 AM 1969 RA 1997 *1957 N. Georgia Conference 1959 (CNY) PL 75%: Montezuma, Fosterville 1963 PL: 75% Peterboro, Pratts Hollow 1965 FL: Collamer 1969 AM: Meck Hill Parish 1970 Mecklenburg

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1973 (9/73) Naples, Italy Valley 1982 Auburn: Trinity, Wall St 1983 Auburn: Trinity 1984 (1/1/85) Auburn: Trinity, Trooopsville 1985 New Hope 1987 (NCNY) Bowens Corners; Ontario Dist Local Church Resource Person 1990 (1/1/1991) 50% Bowens Corners 1991 Ovid Fed. 1997 Retired 1997 (7/1/97‐6/30/99) Tyre 2002 (7/1/2002‐6/30/2003) Savannah 2003 (7/1/2003‐6/30/2004) Savannah, Clyde 2010 (UNY) Retired

1989 PL 75%: Jamestown: First 1991 FL: Brocton: Tri‐Church Parish 2002 Jamestown: Kidder Memorial 2007 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Richardson, Mary E. PL 1991 FL 1992 AM 1999 RA 2006 1991 (WNY) PL 75%: Centerville, Sandusky 1992 FL: Friendship 1995 (10/14/95) FL: Jasper United (Jasper/Hedgesville) 1999 Adams Basin, Rochester: Lake Avenue 2003 Adams Basin, Hamlin 2006 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Pierce, Virginia FL 1997 AM 2005 RA 2010 1996 (Troy) Discontinued 1997 Reinstated 1998 FL: AuSable Forks & Clintonville 2005 AM: Family Leave 2006 AuSable Forks & Clintonville 2008 Morrisonville & Peasleeville 2010 (UNY) Retired 2011 (7/1/2011‐8/3/2014) Ausable Forks

Russell, Diana S. PL 1986 FL 1990 AM 1997 RA 1999 1986 (NCNY)PL 75%: Fosterville 1989 (11/1/89) FL: Auburn: Trinity, Troopsville Community 1990 FL: Auburn: Trinity 1995 FL: Rose, Lock Berlin 1987 AM: Rose, Lock Berlin 1999 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Pouncy, John E. PL 1990 FL 1995 AM 1997 RA 2002 1988 (WNY) Limestone 1990 PL 75%: Kennedy; Ellington 1995 FL: Rochester: Resurrection 1997 AM: Rochester: Resurrection 1998 (2/15/99) Roch: Resurrection, Groveland Fed. 1998 (5/1/99) Groveland Fed. 1999 Sheridan 2001 Incapacity Leave 2002 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Sierk, Carol PL 1994 AM 2000 RA 2011 1994 (WNY) PL 75%: Darien, Johnsonburg 2001 Attica: Trinity 2004 Attica: Trinity; Pastor‐WNY Walk to Emmaus & Chrysalis Community 2010 (UNY) Attica: Trinity & Pastor‐Walk to Emmaus & Chrysalis Community 2011 Retired 2012 East Rochester Smith, Lawrence T. FL 1975 AM 1990 RA 2005 1975 (CNY) FL: Burdett, Logan 1978 (WNY) FL: Kennedy; Ellington 1982 FL: South Dayton, Hamlet, Cottage 1986 FL: Sanborn 1990 AM: Sanborn 1991 West Valley: St. Paul's 2000 Weston's Mills: St. Andrews (50%) 2002 Weston's Mills: St. Andrews; Bolivar 2003 Bolivar 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Puckey, William L. PL 1993 AM 2000 1993 (WYO) PL 75%: Harmony Coop Parish, Thompson 1994 PL 75%: Christians United Together; Newton 1999 PL 75%: Dir., Christians Utd Together; Newton 2000 AM: Castle Creek 2005 Hawleyton, Conklin Forks 2010 (UNY) Hawleyton, Conklin Forks 2015 South Glens Falls Rhodes, Jacqueline S. PL 1989 FL 1991 AM 1995 RA 2007 *1988 (WNY) Watts Falls

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Southcott, Janet S. PL 1982 FL 1983 AM 1987 RA 1999 1981 (WNY) (1/1/82) PL 75%: Albion 1985 FL: Delevan, Yorkshire 1990 Leave of Absence 1991 Wyoming, Covington 1993 Lockport: Emmanuel Associate 1995 Little Valley 1999 Retired 2004 (7/1/04‐10/16/05) Elba 2008 (5/24‐6/30/09) Holley: Disciples 2010 (UNY) Retired

Vineyard, Joanne W. PL 1991 AM 1995 RA 1995 *1984 (WNY) Alma *1988 Alma, Shongo *1989 Sardinia 1991 PL 75%: Sardinia 1995 Retired 1999 (7/1/1991) WNY Walk to Emmaus Community 2010 (UNY) Retired Wendt, Ruth Deacon 1979 PL 1982 AM 1989 RA 2003 *1976 (NNY) Cold Brook, Gray, Morehouse, Ohio 1981 PL 75%: Turin, Constableville, Glenfield, Greig 1989 (NCNY) AM: Turin, Constableville, Glenfield, Greig 1990 Turin, Constableville, Glenfield, Greig (25%) 1993 Turin, Constableville, Glenfield, Greig (75%) 1996 Mt. Pleasant, N. Volney 2000 Mannsville, Lorraine 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Stewart, Elizabeth PL 1987 FL 1994 AM 2001 RA 2010 1988 (Troy) PL 75%: Petersburg 1989 PL 75%: Cohoes: First 1994 FL: Ctrl Bridge, Barnerville, Grosvenor's Corners 2001 AM: Central Bridge, Grosvenor's Corner 2004 Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake (75%) 2009 (12/1/09) Indian Lake, Blue MT Lake (25%) 2010 (UNY) Indian Lake & Blue Mountain Lake (25%) 2011 (10/31/2011) Retired

Yauchzy, Lois C.O. AM 1997 RA 2002 *1989 (NCNY) (9/1/1989) Fabius 1997 AM: Phoenix 2002 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Summerville, Vivian C. PL 1987 FL 1994 AM 1998 RA 2008 1987 (NCNY) PL 75%: Hannibal Ctr, S Hannibal 1989 PL 75%: Fulton: First Assist. 1993 PL 75%: Pulaski: Park Assist. 1994 FL: New Haven, Lycoming 1998 AM: New Haven, Lycoming 2003 New Haven, Lycoming; cp‐N. Mexico 2008 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Tongue, Wrightson Jr. FL 1979 AM 1981 RA 2008 1979 (NNY) FL: Edwards, S. Edwards 1981 AM: Edwards, S. Edwards 1985 Oriskany Falls, Deansboro 1993 (NCNY) Naples Fed. 2002 Herkimer 2008 Herkimer; cp‐Van Hornesville 2008 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

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Provisional Members Anderson, Andy M. J. PL 2009 PE 2015 2009 (WYO)PL: Franklin Forks 2010 (Susquehanna) PL: Franklin Forks 2011 (UNY)PL: Rochester: Seneca (50%) 2014 PL: Spencerport, Adams Basin (75%) 2015 PE: Syracuse City UM Churches

French, Matthew PL 2004 FL 2007 PE 2014 2004 (WNY) (4/2/2004) PL: Rush: Youth Ministries 50% 2006 (7/1/06) Withdrew 2007 (WNY) FL: Honeoye Falls 2010 (UNY) FL: Honeoye Falls 2013 FL: Bergen 2014 PE: Bergen

Browka, Abigail Cady FL 2013 PE 2015 2013 FL: Oneida First, Clockville 2015 PE: Oneida First, Clockville

Golando, Molly PL 2006 PD 2013 2006 (WNY) PL: Sheridan (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Sheridan; Perrysburg-Dayton (75%) 2013 (2/12/13) transitional leave 2014 Westfield UMC & Ext. Min: Functional Literacy Ministry/Haiti & BECALM

Buyea, Sally PL 2008 PE 2013 2007 (3/27/08) (NCNY) PL: Clark Mills (50%) 2008 PL: Canastota (50%) 2009 PL: Canastota, Clockville (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Canastota, Clockville (75%) 2013 Dexter, Brownville

Hadley, Susan PL 2011 PE 2014 2010 (WNY) (4-17-11) PL: East Otto (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: East Otto (25%) 2012 (1/1/13 ) PL: East Otto (50%) 2014 Seneca Falls

Carey, Pamela R. PE 2013 2013 Arkport, Bishopville 2014 Arkport, Bishopville

Hansen, Derek PL2011 PE 2013 2011 (UNY) PL: Adams Basin (25%) 2011 (10/1/2011) Adams Basin; Rochester: Aldersgate Youth Minister (50%) 2013 Hudson Falls, Glens Falls 2015 Hudson Falls 100%

Clemow, Linda McMillion PD 2010 RPD 2014 2010 (UNY) (9/9/10) Oneonta: Elm Park & Plains at Parish Homestead-Chaplain 2011 (9/13/11) Family Leave 2012 (12/4/12) Asbury First, missional 2014 Retired

Jensen, Eric PL 2007 PE 2011 2007 (WYO) PL: Westover (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Westover (25%) 2011 Vestal: Calvary , Westover 2015 ltft (8/15/15) Vestal (75%)

Davis, Bennie PM 1994 RP 1997 1992 Buffalo: Seneca St. 1994 (WNY) First Buffalo 1997 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Kleinstuber, David H PM 1962 PL 1996 FL 2001 PE 2003 RP 2004 1962 (WNY) Millvale 1964 Discontinued 1966 (Gr. NJ) PL: Sand Hill PA (75%) 1968 Discontinued 1994 (WYO) PL: Norwich: Broad Street, Assistant 1999 (11/1/99) PL: Sherburne 2000 (1/1/01) FL: Sherburne 2004 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Falsetti, Gail PL 2005 PE 2013 2005 (Troy) PL: Faith Schenectady (50%) 2008 No Appointment 2008 (9/1/08) PL: Wilton: Trinity (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Wilton: Trinity (75%) 2012 PL: Burnt Hills (75%) 2014 Burnt Hills

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Kubitz, Gary PL 2011 PE 2015 2011 (UNY) PL: Afton/Bainbridge (75%) 2015 Afton, Bainbridge, Sidney

Raca, Nancy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor PE 2015 2015 Rochester: Covenant Assoc; New Faith Communities (75%)

Lacy, Penny L PL 2006 FL 2013 PE 2015 2006 (Troy) PL: Wells (25%) 2007 PL: Malta Ridge (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Malta Ridge (50%) 2013 FL: Round Lake, Malta Ridge 2015 PE: Round Lake, Malta Ridge

Rublee, Mary PL 2010 PE 2012 2010 (UNY)(10/28/2010 - 6/30/2011)PL: Interim Victor 2011 not appointed 2012 Newark Emmanuel & Port Gibson 2013 Honeoye Falls Sayers, Chad PL 2011 FL 2014 PE 2015 2010 (UNY)(5/8/2011) PL: Napoli (50%) 2011 PL: Falconer; Napoli (75%) 2012 PL: Falconer 50% 2014 FL: Caton 2015 PE: Caton

Linder, Mary Ann FL 1999 RP 2005 1999 (WYO) FL: Mount Upton/Guilford 2004 FL: Mount Upton 2005 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired 2011 New Berlin

Schmied, Alison PL 2011 FL 2014 PE 2015 2010 (UNY)(4/03/2011) PL: Elba (<25%) 2011 (9/7/11) PL: Rush-Program Devt & Support (50%) 2012 PL: Rush-Program Devt & Support; Protestant Chaplain @ Nazareth College (50%) 2014 FL: Liverpool: First

Loeser, John PL 2011 PE 2012 2011 (UNY) PL: Wilson: Exley (50%) 2013 (1/1/14) Wilson: Exley 75% Lyles, Devin PL 2013 PE 2013 2012 (UNY) (3/2/2013) Rush Youth & Outreach (50%) 2014 Rush; New Faith Communities 2014 (3/1/2015) Rush; NFC: The Pillar (75%) 2015 NFC: The Pillar (75%)

Sperry, Andrew PE 2014 2014 (UNY) Saratoga Springs Tierson, Adrian J. PL 2006 PE 2008 2005 (NCNY) (5/1/06) PL: Phelps United Assist. (25%) 2007 PL: Phelps United 25% 2008 Phelps United (75%) 2010 (UNY) Phelps United (75%)

Moon, Yohan 2015 PE 2015 (8/13/15) Alexander Morse, Rachel FL 2010 PE 2014 2010 (UNY) FL: Sidney Center/Unadilla 2011 (1/1/2012) FL: Unadilla 2013 FL: Homer 2014 PE: Homer

Ward, Rebecca J. PL 2001 FL 2009 PE 2010 2000 (WNY) PL: Conewango Valley (75%) 2003 PL: Forestville (75%) 2008 PL: Forestville, Perrysburg-Dayton (75%) 2009 FL: Northern Cornerstone Coop Parish (Forestville& Perrysburg) CP-Collins Center, Cottage, Versailles 2010 (UNY) Hartland; Wilson: Exley 2010 (4/01/2011) Incapacity Leave 2013 South Dayton 2014 Cattaraugus, Wesley

Naber, Rebecca PD 2015 2015 (UNY) East Aurora: Baker Memorial (Missional) Phaneuf, Phillip W. PL 2008 FL 2009 PE 2010 2008 (WNY) (11/12/08) PL: Asbury First, Associate 2008 (1/1/09) FL: Asbury First Associate 2010 (UNY) Asbury First, Associate 2013 Queensbury

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White, Rodger PL 2000 PE 2008 RP 2012 2000 (Troy) PL: Morrisonville/Peasleeville: Zion (75%) 2006 PL: West Fort Ann (25%) 2007 PL: West Fort Ann & Sanford's Ridge (50%) 2008 Johnsonville & Pittstown 2010 (UNY) Johnsonville & Pittstown 2011 RW Johnsburg, Pottersville 2012 Retired 2012 (3/1/13) Mooers Wolfe, Carrie PD 2015 2015 (UNY) Olean: Christ Worley, Matthew FL 2007 PE 2009 2007 (WNY) FL: River's Edge 2009 PE: Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge 2010 (UNY) Ransomville/Northridge

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Full Time Local Pastors Ames, Carol PL 2003 FL 2007 RL 2015 2003 PL: (Troy) Bolton Landing 50% 2007 PL: (1/1/07-6/30/07) Bolton Landing (75%) 2007 FL: Long Lake & Newcomb 2010 (UNY) FL: Long Lake & Newcomb 2015 Retired

Berdan, Diane (Marquit) FL 2003 PL 2005 FL 2008 2003 (9/1/2003) FL: Argyle 2004 (Troy) FL: Slingerlands 2005 PL: North Creek (50%) 2007 (1/1/07) PL: North Creek (75%) 2008 (9/1/08) FL: St. Paul's Castleton & Nassau 2010 (UNY)(9/1/10) FL: St. Paul's Castleton & Nassau Grace

Araujo, Nancy PL 1996 FL 2002 1996 (NCNY) PL: Paines Hollow, Van Hornesville (75%) 1998 PL: Verona (75%) 2002 FL: Verona 2010 (UNY) FL: Verona 2011 FL: Earlville/Poolville

Brewer, Barbara A. PL 2012 FL 2014 2012 (7/30/12) PL: Alden (25%) 2014 FL: Brocton Tri Church Parish Briant, Donald FL 2003 RL 2014 2003 (NCNY) FL: Clayton, DePauville 2005 (8/1/05) FL: Clayton, DePauville, Wellesley Is 2008 FL: Clayton, DePauville, Wellesley Island; CPLaFargeville/Omar-Fishers Landing 2009 FL: Clayton, Depauville; CP-LaFargeville/OmarFishers Landing 2010 (UNY) FL: Clayton, Depauville ; CP-LaFargeville/ Omar-Fishers Landing 2011 FL: Clayton/Depauville; CP-Thousand Island Parish 2014 (1/1/15) Retirement

Auslander, Joseph PL1997 SP 1998 PL 1999 FL 2001 1997 (NCNY) PL Granby Center 75% 1997 (Oct. 1) PL: Granby Center; Martville (75%) 1998 SL: Granby Center; Martville 1999 PL: Granby Center; Martville (75%) 2001 FL: Parish, West Amboy 2006 FL: Parish, North Volney 2007 FL: Tyrone 2010 (UNY) FL: Tyrone 2014 Church of the Covenant Averill Park Barnes II, James E. PL 1995 FL 2002 1995 (NCNY) PL: Jordanville (Fed.) (75%) 1998 (1/1/98)PL: Jordanville(Fed.);Van Hornesville (75%) 2002 FL: Massena: Grace, Hogansburg 2007 FL: Potsdam 2009 FL: Potsdam; West Stockholm 2010 (UNY) FL: Potsdam; CP-West Stockholm 2015 FL: Clarence Center

Brown, Cheryl A. PL2011 FL 2015 2011 (3/01/11) PL: Lockport: Clinton St (<25%) 2011 (7/1/2011) PL: Hartland & Lockport: Clinton Street (75%) 2015 FL: Amherst: Asbury Buelow, Craig FL 2012 2012 (UNY) FL: Ripley 2015 Ripley /South Ripley

Benton, Katharine M. FL 1999 PL 2011 FL 2013 1999 (NCNY) FL: Kanona, Wheeler, Prattsburg 2008 FL: Gorham 2010 FL:(UNY) Gorham 2011 PL: Gorham (75%) 2012 (1/1/2013) FL: Gorham

Carpenter, Patricia L. FL 1985 1984 (CNY) (4/1/85) FL: Moravia Asst 1985 (9/1/85) FL: Cicero (Assist.) 1986 (NCNY) Disability 2010 (UNY) Disability

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Carr, Daniel L. PL 2010 FL 2010 2010 (WNY) (3/10/2010) PL: Rushford (50%) 2010 (UNY) FL: Cattaraugus, Wesley 2014 FL: North Chili

Fargo, Mona FL 2001 2001 (NCNY)(1/1/02) PL: Adams, Sulphur Springs 2001 (5/1/02) FL: Adams, Sulphur Springs 2010 (UNY) FL: Adams, Sulphur Springs

Chanthasone, Sonexay PL 2011 FL 2013 2011 PL: Lao Good News (25%) 2013 FL: Lao Good News; NFC: SE Asia Ministries 2015 FL: Lao Good News; NFC: SE Asia Ministies; (8/15/15) Westover

Ford, Jack PL 2004 FL 2013 2003 (NCNY) (4/6/04) Cedar Lake 2004 PL: McGraw (50%) 2008 (9/22/08) PL: McGraw; Virgil (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: McGraw; Virgil (75%) 2013 FL: Dolgeville/Oppenheim; CP-Paines Hollow 2014 (10/13/14) FL: Dolgeville/Oppenheim; CPPaines Hollow, Lassellsville

Chesebro, Bradley D. PL 2002 FL 2010 2000 (WNY) Oramel/Short Tract 2001 (1/1/01) Centerville, Rushford 2008 PL: Olean: Trinity/Knapp Creek 2010 (UNY) FL: Olean Trinity 2015 New Hartford

Gilman, Raymond C. PL 2012 FL 2013 2012 PL: Caneadea/Rushford/Centerville (75%) 2013 (10/15/13) FL: Salamanca 2015 Frewsburg: Trinity

Collins, Jr., James G. FL 2001 2001 (WYO) Plymouth, NY 2005 Castle Creek & Glen Castle 2010 (UNY) Castle Creek & Glen Castle

Hedlund, Victoria PL 2011 FL 2015 2011 (UNY) PL: Allentown (50%) 2013 PL: Inter (2/4/13-3/27/13) Bolivar/Alma (25%) 2013 PL: Interim (3/3/13) Allentown (25%) 2013 PL: Bolivar <25%/Allentown (25%) 2014 PL: Bolivar /Allentown (75%) 2014 (4/6/15) FL: Ext. Ministry: Pastoral Care Coordinator at Olean General Hospital

Costner, Kevin FL 2010 2010 (UNY) (11/1/10) FL: Jamestown: Camp St 2015 Springville:First DeFelice, Robert PL 2004 FL 2010 2004 (Troy) PL: N. Chatham & Malden Bridge (75%) 2006 SL: North Chatham (50%) 2010 (UNY) FL: Schenectady: Faith 2014 FL: Voorheeseville

Hicks, Ann PL 2002 RL 2011 2001 (3/7/02)(NCNY) PL: Starkey 2003 Dundee, Starkey 2008 (9/1/08) Rushville 2010 (UNY) Rushville 2011 Retired 2011 (7/18/2011-06/30/2013) Rushville, Middlesex 2014 (1/1/15-6/30/15) Middlesex & Rushville (75%)

Delahoy, Jennifer J. PL 2002 FL 2015 2001 (WNY) PL: (1/1/102) Magnolia (25%) 2007 (WNY) PL: Jamestown: Kennedy (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Jamestown: Kennedy (75%) 2015 Jamestown: Kennedy and Camp Street

Hotchkiss, David W. PL 1980 FL 1989 1977 (WNY) Dansville Lay Assistant 1980 PL: Scottsburg (50%) 1989 FL: Countryside Cooperative Parish: Conesus (United), Scottsburg 2010 (UNY) FL: Conesus (United)/Scottsburg

Dupont, Patrick J FL 2015 2015 (UNY) FL: Delmar

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Jewell, Christian SY 2014 FL 2015 2015 (UNY) FL: Fairport Associate

Lange, Nathanael E. PL 2010 FL 2014 2010 (UNY) (9/30/10) PL: Buffalo: Ontario St. 2010 (10/20/10) Buffalo: Ontario St., Grand Is: Trinity Assoc. (75%) 2011 PL: Grand Is: Trinity / Buff: Ontario St. (75%) 2014 FL: Little Valley

Johnson, Albert W. PL 1999 FL 2002 PL 2004 FL 2012 1999 (Troy) PL: Wells75% 2002 FL: Ellenburg Center United & Ellenburg Center; Mooers & Mooers Forks (Yoked) 2004 PL: Mooers & Mooers Forks (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Mooers & Mooers Forks (75%) 2011 PL: Mooers (75%) 2012 FL: Schuylerville /Quaker Springs

Laskowski, John F. PL 2001 FL 2009 PL 2011 FL 2012 2001 (Wyo) PL: Wesley Endicott (75%) 2005 PL: Wilkes Barre Central (75%) 2009 FL: Wilkes Barre Central & Askam 2011 (UNY) PL: Covington (25%) 2011 (8/1/11) PL: Covington, Fowlerville (25%) 2012 FL: Albion /Holley: Disciples

Keating, John (Jack) H. PL 2006 FL 2011 2006 (NCNY) PL: Cicero Asst. (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Cicero Asst. 25% 2011 FL: Cicero Asst. & Brewerton 2012 FL: Syracuse: Calvary, Brewerton 2013 FL: Brewerton

Limmo, Aaron FL 2013 2013 (UNY) (10/1/2013) FL: NFC: New World Min

Kofahl, Matthew D. FL 2005 PL 2010 FL 2015 2005 (WNY) (8/21/05) FL: Bolivar 2008 FL: Bolivar: First /Stannards 2009 FL: Joshua Connection (Pendleton Center, Niagara Falls: First) 2010 (UNY) PL: Joshua Connection [Pendleton Center, Niagara Falls First (75%) 2012 PL: Hope of Niagara County (75%) 2015 FL: Hope of Niagara County /Niagara Falls: St James

Makarchuk, Cindy PL 2002 FL 2009 2002 (NCNY)(10/31/02) PL: Starkville, Van Hornesville (25%) 2006 PL: Van Hornesville (50%) 2008 PL: Maynard (75%) 2009 FL: Maynard, West Schuyler 2010 (UNY) FL: Maynard, West Schuyler 2012 (12/1/12) FL: Maynard, W. Schuyler; CP-E. Schuyler 2015 FL: Maynard/W Schuyler; CP-Cherry Valley, E Hamilton

Kubiak, Davis PL 2005 FL 2013 2005 (WNY)(7/17/05) PL: Buffalo: Ontario St. (50%) 2010 (UNY)PL: Machias & Sardinia (50%) 2011 PL: Machias & Sardinia (75%) 2013 FL: Sardinia & Holland

Malone, Beth PL 2004 FL 2014 2004 (WNY) PL: Rush (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Rush (25%) 2011 PL: Nunda; W. Sparta (50%) 2014 FL: Lyndonville

Lacy, Penny Brink PL 2006 FL 2013 2006 (Troy) PL: Wells, (25%) 2007 (9/1/07) PL: Malta Ridge (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Malta Ridge (50%) 2013 FL: Malta Ridge & Round Lake

Martin, Daniel J. PL 2000 FL 2006 2000 (WYO) PL: Berkshire (75%) 2006 FL: Nichols 2010 (UNY) FL: Nichols 2015 Worchester/Westford

LaLone, Earl SY 2012 PL 2013 FL 2015 *2012 Martinsburg (25%) 2013 PL: Martinsburg (25%) 2014 (1/1/2015) FL: Clayton/DePauville

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McKinney, David PL 2010 FL 2015 2010 (UNY) PL: Barker: Faith & County Line (25%) 2013 PL: Barker: Faith (25%) 2014 Niagara Falls: St. James /Buffalo: Ontario St (75%) 2015 FL: Union Center/ Wesley

Puleff, Annette PL 2014 FL 2014 2013 (UNY) (5/1/14) Fredonia: First 50% 2014 (11/13/14) FL: Fredonia: First Robinson, Martha FL 2009 2009 (NCNY)FL: Butler, Countryside, Victory 2010 (UNY)FL: Amazing Grace Parish: Butler, Countryside, Victory

O'Connor, Benjamin PL 2014 FL 2015 2014 (UNY) PL: Lycoming (50%) 2015 FL: Lycoming / Fulton: State St

Rodriguez, Mariana A. FL 2001 2001 (Troy) FL: Albany: Emmanuel Faith Community 2004 FL: Rensselaer: First & Albany: Emmanuel 2010 (UNY) FL: Rensselaer: First & Emmanuel

Paige, Sheila PL 2007 FL 2014 2007 (NCNY) PL: W. Stockholm, St. Regis Falls (50%) 2009 PL: Brushton, Nicholville; CP- Hogansburg, Moira (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Brushton, Nicholville; CPHogansburg, Moira (75%) 2011 PL: Brushton, Nicholville, Hogansburg (75%) 2012 PL: Brushton, Nicholville (75%), CP-CLOG 2014 Warrens Corners & Barker : Faith

Rowley, Paul FL 1990 1990 (NCNY) FL: Russell, Degrasse, Herman 1992 SL: Served in NNJ Conf. 1995 FL: Harrisville, Natural Bridge 2004 FL: Hammondsport 2010 (UNY) FL: Hammondsport

Parry, Rebecca PL 2012 FL 2014 2012 (UNY) (1/1/12) PL: Lee / Taberg (50%) 2012 (1/23/2012) PL: Living Waters Parish Deansboro/Bouckville/Madison/Oriskany Falls (50%) 2014 FL: Morris/Edmeston

Russell, Nancy L. PL 1998 FL 2003 PL 2007 FL 2014 1998 (WYO) PL: Equinunk (75%) 2000 PL: South Montrose (75%) 2003 FL: Lehman 2004 FL: Lehman-Idetown 2007 PL: Davenport & West Davenport (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Davenport & West Davenport (75%) 2014 FL: Belfast /Friends in Christ

Pascoe, Joseph J. PL 2010 FL 2010 2009 (WNY) (2/25/10) PL: Napoli (50%) 2010 (UNY) FL: Little Valley 2014 FL: Sinclairville: Park

Slough, Kevin PL 2006 FL 2008 2005 (WNY) PL: Hosanna Junction (50%) 2008 FL: Rochester: Seneca/East Rochester 2010 (UNY) FL: Rochester: Seneca/East Rochester 2011 FL: E. Rochester/Elmgrove 2013 FL: Elmgrove

Pauley, Laurie Percival FL 1999 1999 (NCNY) FL: New Hartford Associate 2002 FL: Stittville, Floyd 2010 (UNY) FL: Stittville, Floyd Peacock, Debra PL 1998 FL 2004 1998 (Troy) PL: Malta Ridge (75%) 2004 FL: Argyle 2010 (UNY) FL: Argyle 2014 FL: Argyle /Greenwich (Centenary UMC) 2014 (6/1/2015) Medical Leave

Snyder, Jeffrey PL 2004 FL 2011 2004 (WNY)(3/8/04) PL: Colden (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Colden & Protection (50%) 2011 FL: Boston: Churchill Memorial/ Protection 2012 FL: Boston: Churchill Memorial

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Spell, Michael S. PL 2005 FL 2007 2005 (WNY) PL: Charlotte Center (25%) 2007 FL: Celoron, Dewittville-Hartfield 2009 FL: Ashville/Blockville, Dewittville-Hartfield; CPChautauqua Lake 2010 (UNY)FL: Ashville/Blockville, DewittvilleHartfield; CP-Chautauqua Lake 2011 FL: Laona: Emmanuel Terrell, Michael H. PL 2002 FL 2003 *2002 (TROY) PL: Barnerville (75%) 2002 (10/1/02)PL Barnerville (75%) 2003 FL: Northville 2007 (9/1/07) FL: Northville First & Wells 2010 (UNY)FL: Northville First & Wells 2012 FL: Canton Winkelman, Paul PL 2012 FL 2013 2012 PL: RW Johnsburg/Pottersville (25%) 2012 (12/5/2012) PL: RW Johnsburg/Pottersville (50%) 2013 (9/8/13) FL: Cortland Homer Ave & Freeville Wood, Alicia FL 2015 2015 (UNY) FL: Syracuse City UM Churches / NFC: Destiny USA Mall Zettle, Katie A. PL 2009 FL 2011 2009 (10/1/2009) PL: Harris Hill/Bowmansville (50%) 2010 PL: Harris Hill (75%) 2011 (2/01/2011) FL: Harris Hill

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Part-Time Local Pastors Aaron, Iola PL 2008 2008 (WNY) (12/1/08) PL: Buffalo: Metro Assoc. 2010 (UNY) PL: Buffalo: Metro Assoc. (m) 2014 (2/15/15) PL: Buff: Metropolitan Assoc. (25%)

Aukema, John PL 1997, PL 2010 1997 (NCNY) PL: Scott (75%) 2000 (1/31/01) Discontinued 2009 NCNY (6/17/10) Reinstated LP 2010 (UNY)PL: New Hope: Mid-Lakes (50%) 2011 (6/28/11) PL: Scott/New Hope: Mid-Lakes (75%) 2011 PL: Scott & New Hope: Mid-Lakes (50%)

Adams, Rene PL 2005; PL 2012 2005 (WNY) Napoli 2007 (11/1/07) Not Appointed 2008 discontinued 2012 (UNY) Reinstated PL: Napoli (< 25%)

Austin, Kevin James PL 2014 2014 (UNY)(9/29/14) PL: Erin & Sullivanville (50%)

Allport-Cohoon, Heather PL 1986 1986 (WNY) PL: Wellsville 1988 PL: North Ridge 1999 No Appointment 2004 PL: Watts Falls 2005 PL: Watts Falls , North Harmony (50%) 2007 PL: Gerry (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Gerry (75%) 2011 PL: Gerry & Celoron (75%)

Austin, Jon L. PL 2003 2003 (WYO) PL: Litchfield (50%) 2007 PL: Litchfield & Lounsberry (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Litchfield & Lounsberry (50%) Barling, Richard C. PL 2001 2001 (NCNY) PL: Granby Center (25%) 2001 (10/1/01) PL: Granby Ctr, Fulton: First Assist. 2002 PL: Granby Center; Ira (<50%) 2008 PL: Parish; New Haven (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Parish; New Haven (75%)

Anderson, Richard PL 2003 RL 2011 PL 2013 2003 (WYO) Upper Butternut/Wharton Valley 2005 Plymouth, NY 2010 (UNY) Plymouth/North Norwich/Preston 2011 Retired 2013 Leonardsville (25%) 2015 Leonardsville (<25%)

Batcher, Marvin PL 2003 2003 (Troy) PL: Richmondville & Warnerville (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Richmondville & Warnerville (75%) 2011 not appointed 2012 PL: Stanford & Schenectady: Carman (75%) 2013 (11/17/13) PL: Schenectady: Carman (25%) 2015 (7/14/15) PL: Schenectady: Carman (50%)

Andrews, Stephen J. PL2010 2010 (UNY)(8/1/10) PL: Warrensburg (75%) 2011 PL: Warrensburg (75%) 2012 (9/9/12) PL: Warrensburg & North River (75%)

Bellen, Rose M. PL 2001 2001 (WYO) PL: Westville (75%) 2007 PL: Westernville (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Westville (25%)

Andrews, Viki S. PL 2007 2007 (WYO) PL: East Berkshire & Jenksville (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: East Berkshire & Jenksville (50%) 2011 PL: Berkshire: 1st; E Berkshire & Jenksville (50%) 2013 (12/31/13) PL: East Berkshire & Jenksville (25%)

Bender, Merrill SY 2012 PL 2012 2012 (10/25/12) PL: Alabama Basom (50%) 2014 PL: County Line (50%)

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Bennett, Daryl J PL 2004 FL 2005 PL 2007 2004 (WNY) PL: Williamsville, Associate (75%) 2005 FL Williamsville 2007 PL: Williamsville (75%) 2008 (1/1/09) PL: Williamsville (50%) 2009 PL: Joshua Connection (75%) 2009 (11/1/09) Not Appointed 2010 (UNY) PL: Niagara Falls: St. James (50%) 2013 (5/1/2014) Not appointed

Bowerman, Natalie PL 2012 2012 (10/1/12) PL: Benton & Vine Valley (50%) Bradley, Casey SY 2013 PL 2014 *2013 Lake Luzerne/South Corinth 2014 (10/1/14) PL: Lake Luzerne/S Corinth (50%) Bradley, Daniel PL 2003 FL 2007 PL 2010 2003 (WNY)PL: South Dayton (50%) 2005 PL: South Dayton/Hamlet (75%) 2006 (1/1/06) PL: Jamestown: Kennedy First (75%) 2007 FL: Albion: First 2007 (3/15/08) Incapacity Leave 2008 (9/8/08-6/30/09) Discontinued 2009 (WNY Reinstated 6/1/10)(NCNY) PL: Sodus/Sodus Point (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Sodus/Sodus Point (75%) 2014 Sandy Creek / Orwell (75%)

2014 (8/11/2014) Ext. Min: Chpln/Erie Cty Med Ctr (50%)

2015 Interim (8/1/15) Not Appointed Bennett, Edward PL 2010 2010 (UNY) PL: Christ Church Parish: Altmar/Dugway/Fernwood (25%) Benson, Bruce PL 2013 2013 (UNY) PL: Colden (50%)

Bill, Alan S. PL 2002 2002 (WYO) PL: Lockwood (25%) 2005 PL: Barton & Halsey Valley & Lockwood (75%) 2009 PL: Barton & Lockwood (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Barton & Lockwood (50%) 2012 PL: Barton (25%)

Brown, Sterphanie PL 2015 2015 PL: (8/1/15) Harmony (25%); (8/9/15) Varna (<25%) Buno-Taylor, Lori PL 2011 *2010 SY: Owls Head 2010 (2/1/10) PL: Owls Head (25%)

Bond Jr., William PL 2004 2004 (10/15/04) PL: Buckton, Nicholville (75%) 2007 PL: Malone: Centenary, Constable (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Malone: Centenary, Constable (75%) 2014 (9/1/14) PL: Malone Centenary

Burgess, Daniel PL 2006 2006 (NCNY) PL: Chemung, Wilawana PA (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Chemung, Wilawana (50%) 2010 (1/01/2011) PL: Speculator/Lake Pleasant (75%) 2015 Speculator /Lake Pleasant /Wells (75%)

Boring, Susan M. PL 2000 2000 (WNY) PL: Eagle Harbor (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Eagle Harbor (25%)

Butts, Barre SY 2011 PL 2014 *2011 (8/1/2011) Mitchellsville *2013 Mitchellsville & Avoca (50%) 2013 (4/22/14) PL: Mitchellsville & Avoca (75%)

Bowen, John R. PL 2009 1999 (WNY) Open Meadows (25%) 2009 PL: Open Meadows, & Magnolia (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Open Meadows & Magnolia (25%)

Capodagli, Lee SY 2012 PL 2014 *2012 S. Cambridge, Eagle Brdg, N. Cambridge, Easton 2014 (UNY)(10/1/14) PL: S. Cambridge, Eagle Bridge, N. Cambridge (25%)

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Carner, Kelly PL 2011 2011 (10-1-11) PL: Webster Worship/Teaching Pastor (50%) 2012 PL: Webster Assistant (50%) 2013 PL: Webster Assist.; Hamlin (75%)

Conners, Gail PL 2005 2005 (NCNY) PL: Chpln, Clifton Sprgs Hospital (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Chpln, Clifton Sprgs Hospital (50%) Cook, Tracy L. PM 1983 FM 1987 HL 2004 PL 2015 1983 (NNY) Watertown: Asbury (Student Intern) 1984 School 1985 Edwards, S. Edwards 1989 (NCNY) Edwds, S. Edwds; supervising Russell, Degrasse, Hermon 1991 Adams, Sulphur Springs 1994 Leave of Absence 1995 Watertown: Bethany, Black River 1999 Black River 2003 Family Leave 2004 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location Carthage CC 2015 PL: Naumburg: Beaver Valley/Barnes Cnrs (25%)

Chamberlain, Heidi PL 2009 FL 2011 PL 2013 2009 (NCNY) PL: Heuvelton, DePeyster (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Heuvelton, DePeyster, CPHomespun Ministry (50%) 2011 FL: Dalton 2013 PL: Dalton (75%) 2014 PL: Fonda, Fultonville & Salem (50%) Chawgo-Nipper, Tammie PL 2006 2006 (NCNY) PL: Palermo (50%) 2007 PL: Palermo; North Volney (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Palermo; North Volney (50%)

Cotto, Jose PL 2015 2015 (UNY) Buff: Cleveland Hill/ Buff: Univ (25%)

Cheney, Dawn L PL 2015 2015 (UNY) PL: Aloquin-Flint / Chapin (50%)

Coty, Holly PL 2012 2012 (UNY) PL: Buff: Cleveland Hill & Univ (75%) 2015 Hartland / Lockport: Clinton St (75%)

Choi, Sung Ah PL 2015 2015 (UNY) PL: Carthage & Champion (50%)

Cole, Anne I. PL 2010 2010 (UNY) PL: Fillmore Chapel (50%)

Craver, Brandilynne PL 2007 2007 (WYO) PL Sand Hill (25%) 2008 PL: N Afton (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: N Afton 2010 (2/1/11) PL: Smithville Center (<25%) 2011 PL: Smithville Center; Greene: N Afton 2011 (1/1/12) PL: Smithville Center 2013 PL: Smithville / Mt. Upton (50%) 2015 PL: Otego / Unadila (75%)

Cole, Judith M. SY 2012 PL 2013 *2012 Dunkirk (50%) 2013 (UNY)(11/17/13) PL: Dunkirk (50%)

Crawson-Brizzolara, Susan D. PL 2006 2006 (WYO) PL: Harpursville & Ouaquaga (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Harpursville & Ouaquaga (50%)

Coltrain, Carol PL 1981 1981 (Troy) PL Huntersland (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Huntersland (25%)

Crout, Roger James PL 2011 2011 (UNY) PL: Constableville/Glenfield/Greig/Turin (25%) 2013 (2/1/14) PL: Constableville/Glenfield/Greig/ Turin (50%)

Clemens, Wayne PL 2008 2008 (NCNY)(11/19/08) PL: Van Hornesville (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Van Hornesville (25%) 2013 PL: Center Point Christian Fellowship (50%) 2014 (1/1/14) PL: Ctr Pt Christian Fellowship (75%)

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Dyer II, Frederick L PL 2009 2009 (NCNY) (10/14/09) PL: Montour Falls, Watkins Glen (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Avoca, Kanona (75%) 2013 PL: Pine Valley / Elmira: Oakwood (75%)

2014 Constableville/Glenfield/Greig/Turin; CPRemsen (50%) Currier, Margaret PL 2012 2012 (UNY) PL: Clifton Park: Jonesville Asst.(25%) 2014 PL: Scotia (50%)

Eastham, Jane LM 2011 PL 2012 RL 2014 *2011 Lake Ontario Parish 2012 (UNY) PL: Lake Ontario Parish(Ellisburg, Henderson, Belleville) & Watertown: Bethany (50%) 2013 PL: Watertown: Bethany & Henderson (50%); CP-Lake Ontario Parish 2014 Retired 2014 Watertown: Asbury (<25%)

DeWalt, Stephen SLP 1999 PL 2003 1999 (WNY) SLP: Interim Allens Hill 100% 2003 (NCNY) PL: Cayutaville (25%) 2008 (1/1/09) PL: Cayutaville, Van Etten (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Cayutaville, Van Etten (25%) 2010 (12/5/10) PL: Cayutaville, Mecklenburg (25%) 2011 PL: Cayutaville, Mecklenburg, Alpine 2011 (9/25/11) PL: Cayutaville, Alpine (25%) 2013 PL: Cayutaville <(25%)

Eastlack, Lawrence R. FL 2010 PL 2013 2007 (WNY) (OE Wesleyan) Oakfield 2010 FL: (UNY) Oakfield 2013 PL: Amherst: Trinity (75%)

Dickinson, Nina SY 2013 PL 2013 *2013 SY: Indian Lake/Blue Mountain Lake 2013 (UNY)(8/27/2013) PL: Indian Lake/Blue Mountain Lake (<25%) 2013 (1/1/14) PL: Indian Lake/Blue Mountain Lake (25%)

Edmister, Jean E. PL 2002 2002 (WNY)(12/22/02) PL: Pendleton Ctr (75%) 2009 PL: Joshua Connection: Pendleton Ctr, Niagara Falls: First (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Joshua Connection: Pendleton Ctr, Niagara Falls: First (75%)

Dill, Carol CLM 2011 PL 2014 *2011 Cottage *2012 Cottage/ Hamlet *2013 (eff. 7.14.13)Hamlet (25%) 2014 (UNY)(10/1/14) PL: Hamlet/South Dayton (50%)

Engels, Renee PL 2005 2005 (WNY)(8/1/05) PL: Alabama-Basom (50%) 2009 PL: Alabama-Basom; WNY Walk to Emmaus & Chrysalis Community (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Alabama-Basom; Walk to Emmaus & Chrysalis Community (50%) 2012 PL: W Seneca: Covenant/W Seneca: New Hope (75%) 2013 (2/27/13) PL: W Seneca: Covenant/New Hope (75%)

Dulkis, Nancy PL 2006 2006 (WYO) PL: East Worcester (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: East Worcester (25%) 2011 PL: East Worchester, Richmondville (50%) 2013 PL: East Worcester (25%) Dunn, Joan PL 2009 2009 (NCNY) PL: Cold Brook (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Cold Brook (25%) 2011 PL: North Western (25%)

English, Glynn PL 2009 2009 (NCNY) (11/3/09) PL: Port Byron (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Port Byron (50%) 2011 PL: Fleming (Federated) (50%)

Dye, Kathy SY 2011 PL 2013 *2011 Prattsburgh *2012 Prattsburgh, Italy Valley (25%) 2013 (UNY) PL: Prattsburgh, Italy Valley (50%)

Enstine, Edward SY 2009 PL 2011 *2008 (6/7/09) SY: Danby Federated 2010 (UNY)(1/24/11) PL: Danby Fed (75%)

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Erway, Mark PL 2008 RL 2015 2008 (NCNY) PL: Pine City: Penn. Ave. Assist.(50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Pine City: Penn. Ave. Assist. (50%) 2015 Retired

Foos, Julie PL 2011 2011 not appointed 2012 (UNY) PL: Fowlerville (<25%) 2013 PL: Fowlerville & Canadice (25%) 2014 PL: Canadice , Ionia (75%)

Faulks, Joelle PL 2013 2013 PL: Van Hornesville (50%) 2015 PL: Living Waters Parish (50%)

Forbes, Charles PL 2010 2010 (UNY) PL: Minetto (50%) 2012 PL: Minetto (75%)

Finch, Matthew PL 2012 2012 (UNY) PL: Livonia Assistant (25%) 2013 (1/1/2014) PL: Livonia Assistant, Hemlock (50%) 2015 PL: Livonia, Hemlock (25%)

Fox, Cathy SY 2011 PL 2014 *2011 (9/1/2011)North Cohocton (25%) *2012 North Cohocton / Cohocton (50%) 2014 (UNY) PL: North Cohocton & Cohocton (<25%) 2015 PL: North Cohocton & Cohocton (50%)

Fish, Bruce A. PL 2004 2004 (WNY) PL: Cherry Creek-Leon (50%) 2007 (3/1/08) PL: Cherry Creek-Leon, Conewango Valley (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Cherry Creek-Leon , Conewango Valley (75%)

Franke, Robert J. PL 2003 2003 (WNY) PL: Royalton (25%) 2009 (9/16/09) PL: Royalton/Joshua Connection 2010 (UNY) PL: Royalton/Joshua Connection (50%)

Flandreau, Mark PL 2009 2009 (NCNY)(10/19/09) PL: Burdett (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Burdett & Watkins Glen (75%) 2015 Watkins Glen / Addison (50%)

Freeland, Gary L. PL 2010 2010 (UNY) PL: Flemingville & Fairfield (50%) Fuller, Daniel PL 2013 2013 (UNY) PL: Sanitaria Springs (25%)

Flemming, Dean PM 1974 FM 1977 HL 1982 PL 2008 1974 (WNY) PM: In School 1975 (NCNY) In School 1976 Syracuse: Furman St. 1977 FM: Syracuse: Furman St. 1980 Fayetteville Assoc. 1981 (1/1/82) Fayetteville 1982 Honorable Location 2008 PL: Martville; CP-Granby Ctr, Hannibal Ctr, S. Hannibal (25%) 2008 (11/1/08) PL: Martville (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Martville (25%) 2012 PL: Granby Ctr /Hannibal / Martville (50%) 2015 PL: Hannibal & Martville (50%)

Fuller, Leonard PL 2012 2012 (UNY) PL: Big Flats (50%) 2013 (5/1/2014 )PL: Big Flats, Catlin (50%) 2015 Hornell (50%) Getz, Carl PL 2013 *2011 (5/1/11 ) Trenton 2013 (UNY) PL: Trenton & Sauquoit Valley (50%) Gisotti, Denise PL 2014 2014 (UNY) Delmar (50%)

Focht, Marcia SY 2012 PL 2013 *2012 Binghamton: Centenary-Chenango St (<25%) 2013 (UNY) PL: Centenary-Chenango St (25%)

Glantz, Linda PL 2014 2014 (UNY) PL: Dalton / Gainesville (75%)

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Green, Barbara Thornington FL 1990 RL 2010 1990 (WYO) (10/1/90) Brookvale 1992 Brookvale; West Chenango 1996 Choconut Center; West Chenango 2001 (8/6/01) Campville 2002 Endwell: Associate 2004 Sanitaria Springs & Port Crane 2006 Sidney 2010 (UNY) Retired 2013 (2/16/13 - 6/30/13) Interim Oxford/McDonough 2014 (11/20/2014) Brookvale (<25%)

Haight, Linda PL 2007 2006 (5/6/07) PL: South Byron (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: South Byron (25%) 2013 PL: South Byron & Stafford (50%) Hankey, James D. PL 2006 RL 2011 2006 (WNY) PL: Eden (25%) 2007 Ripley/South Ripley (50%) 2008 (1/1/09) Ripley/South Ripley (75%) 2010 (UNY) Forestville (50%) 2011 Retired 2011 Forestville (50%)

Green, John LM 2011 PL 2013 *2011 Great Valley 2013 (UNY) (11/17/13) PL: Great Valley (25%)

Harris, Sharon C. PL 2008 2008 (WYO) PL: McClure & North Sanford (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: McClure & North Sanford (50%)

Greenough, John PL 2008 2008 (Troy) PL: Hartford & Raceville (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Hartford (50%) 2012 PL: Hartford / Sanford's Ridge (75%) 2014 PL: Green Island (<25%) 2014 (1/1/2015) PL: Green Island (25%)

Hart, Penelope PL 2008 2008 (NCNY) PL: Liverpool Assist. (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Liverpool Pastor of Mission & Outreach (25%) 2012 PL: Liverpool Assist.; Syracuse: Gethsemane (50%) 2012 (12/31/12) PL: Syracuse: Gethsemane (25%) 2014 PL: Apple Valley (25%) 2014 (9/1/14) PL: Apple Valley / Syracuse: Rockefeller (25%) 2015 Not Appointed

Gridley, Jr, Morris A. PL 2010 2010 (UNY) PL: Cameron Mills/Rathbone (25%) 2013 PL: Rathbone (25%) Griffith, Alan Lee PL 1994 FL 2004 PL 2006 1994 (Troy) PL: Hyndsville, Mineral Sprgs & Dorloo 2002 PL: Schenectady: Broadway (75%) 2004 FL: Mayfield & Bleecker 2006 PL: Fort Plain & Bleecker (75%) 2007 (1/1/08) PL: Fort Plain & Freysbush (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Fort Plain & Freysbush (75%) 2015 PL: Fort Plain (50%)

Heise, David R L 9/1/89 RL 2012 1991 (TROY) Sharon Springs & Dorloo 1992 Discontinued 1997 Reinstated 1997 Schenectady/Stanford & Rexford 2001 Schenectady/Stanford & Albany St. (Completed Seminary) 2010 (UNY) Schenectady Albany Street & Stanford 2012 Retired 2014 (9/23/14) RL: Schenectady: Rotterdam <25%

Grish, Kevin PL 2008 2008 (NCNY) (12/8/08) PL: Cayuga, Tyre (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Cayuga, Tyre (50%)

Heit, Karen PL 2010 2010 (UNY) (11/7/2010) PL: Rose (50%) 2010 (12/12/10) Rose, Amazing Grace Parish: Butler/Victory/Countryside (75%) 2014 PL: Rose /Clyde (75%)

Haier, Joanne PL 2006 2006 (NCNY) PL: Florence (25%) 2008 PL: North Western, Steuben (50%) 2010 (UNY)PL: North Western, Steuben (75%) 2011 PL: Steuben (25%)

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Hine, Cheryl SY 2011 PL 2012 2011 (9/25/11) Mecklenburg (<25%) 2012 (UNY)(3/12/12) PL: Mecklenburg (<25%) 2013 Mecklenburg (25%)

Johnson, Brett SY 2013 PL 2014 *2013 Harmony & Varna (25%) 2013 (UNY) (5/13/14) PL: Harmony, Varna (25%) 2015 PL: Port Byron / Ledyard (75%)

Holdridge, Frederick L. PL 2011 2011 (UNY) PL: Collins Center (25%) 2012 (10/1/12) PL: Collins Center, Gowanda (25%) 2013 (6/22/2014) PL: Collins Center (25%)

Johnson, Mary SY 2011 PL 2012 2011 Granby Center 2012 PL: Bowens Corners (25%) Johnson, Patricia SY 2006 PL 2012 *2006 Morning Star (50%) *2007 Canastota (50%) 2012 (UNY) (8/15/12) PL: Taberg /Lee (50%) 2013 PL: Taberg/Lee (50%)

Hood, Justin PL 2015 2015 (UNY) PL: Mt Upton/Unadilla Ctr/Sand Hill (50%) Hopp, Karyl PL 2007 2007 (Troy) PL: Troy: Pawling Ave.(75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Troy: Pawling Ave. (75%)

Jones, Susan PL 2010 2009 (NCNY) PL: (4/1/10) Utica: Asbury 2010 (UNY) PL: Utica: Asbury (25%) 2013 PL: Utica: Asbury/ Cedar Lake (<25%) 2014 PL: Utica: Asbury (25%) 2015 not appointed

Howard, Richard PL 2014 2014 (UNY)(9/29/14) PL: Hartwick/Mt. Vision (25%) Howell, Thanna SY 2011 PL 2013 *2011 Willet (25%) 2012 (UNY) (2/2/13) PL: Willet (<25%) 2014 PL: Plymouth/Preston/North Norwich (25%)

Jubenville, Carol PL 2001 2001 (NCNY) PL: New Hartford Assist. 2010 (UNY) PL: New Hartford Assist (<25%) Judd, Geri PL 2015 2014 (UNY)(5/6/15) Trumansburg (25%) 2015 PL: Jacksonville Community (50%)

Hubman, Patricia PL 2015 2015 (UNY) PL: Remsen (25%) Hurd, Richard C PL 1995 1995 (NCNY) PL: Cameron Mills, Rathbone (25%) 1996 PL: Cameron Mills, Rathbone; Risingville (50%) 2003 PL: S. Corning, Risingville (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: S. Corning, Risingville (50%) 2011 PL: Belmont/Scio (75%)

Kelly, Mike J. SY 2009 PL 2011 *2009 Reynoldsville 2011 (UNY) PL: Reynoldsville (<25%) 2013 (1/1/14) PL: Reynoldsville (50%) 2014 PL: Newfield /Reynoldsville (75%) Kempton, Richard PL 1993 1993 (WNY) PL: Olcott (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Olcott (25%)

Jackson, John SY 2011 PL 2012 *2011 North Harmony (25%) 2012 (UNY) (12/5/2012) PL: North Harmony (25%)

Kerwath, Eric G. PL 2009 2009 PL: (Troy) Centre Glenville (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Centre Glenville (25%)

Jeffers, Robert PL 1982 RL 1998 2012 (UNY) (5/9/12) Rochester: Aldersgate Assist. Pastor (m)

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Klimecko, Chris R. PL 2014 2014 (UNY) PL: Gowanda (25%)

1997 PL: Middlesex (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Middlesex (25%) 2011 PL: Port Byron (7-18-11) (75%) 2015 Middlesex (25%)

Knight, Ellen L. PL 2006 RL 2015 2006 (NCNY) PL: Dresden (50%) 2008 PL: Dresden; Lyons (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Lyons (75%) 2015 Retired

Leonard, Cynthia FL 2002 PL 2004 2002 (TROY) FL: Hagaman (Seminary Student) 2004 (1/1/05) Hagaman (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Hagaman (75%) 2013 PL: Hagaman (50%) 2014 (11/16/14) not appointed 2015 Freysbush (25%)

Knopf, Daniel PL 2005 RL 2015 2005 (WNY) (12/6/05) PL: Alfred (50%) 2008 PL: South Canisteo, Troupsburg (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: S. Canisteo , Troupsburg (75%) 2012 (11/1/12) PL: South Canisteo (25%) 2013 PL: South Canisteo /Greenwood (<50%) 2015 Retired

Lighthall, Raymond PL 2003 RL 2015 2003 (NCNY) PL: Living Waters Parish: Oriskany Falls/Bouckville/Madison/ Deansboro (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Living Waters Parish: Oriskany Falls/Bouckville/Madison/ Deansboro (50%) 2014 Living Waters Parish (75%) 2015 Retired

Knopf, Margaret PL 2005 RL 2015 2005 (WNY) PL: Andover/Greenwood (50%) 2010 (UNY) not appointed 2010 (2/13/11) PL: Addison (25%) 2015 Retired

Lindsay, Robert PL 1988 RL 1999 1988 (6/12/88-12/31/88) Folts Home 1992 (5/31/92-6/30/94) Utica Asbury 1994 West Schuyler 2005 West Schuyler; CP- Florence 2007 West Schuyler & Utica Asbury 2008 West Schuyler; CP- Utica Asbury 2009 Not appointed 2010 (UNY)(3/6/11) RL: Lassellsville 2015 RL: Newport/Middleville (25%)

Kober, Jeri PL 2004 2004 (WNY)(8/1/04) PL: Webster's Crossing (25%) 2007 PL: Webster's Crossing & Allen's Hill (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL:Webster's Crossing /Allen's Hill (50%) 2011 PL: Allen's Hill & East Broomfield (75%) 2013 PL: East Bloomfield (50%) Kramer, Sandra PL 2014 2013 (UNY)(4/1/2014) PL: Batavia: First UMC Assoc for Outreach & Adult Education (25%)

Loan, Francis A. PL 1992 FL 2004 PL 2013 1992 (NCNY) PL: Stockbridge 1994 PL: Perryville (75%) 2003 PL: Perryville, Vernon Center (75%) 2004 FL: Vernon Center, Vernon 2005 PL: (1/1/06) Vernon Center, Vernon (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Vernon Center, Vernon(75%) 2013 PL: Vernon (25%)

Lacey-Markle, Jan LM 2014 PL 2015 *2014 Davenport (25%) 2014 (UNY)(5/20/2015) PL: Davenport (25%) Leet, Joyru SP 1989 PL 1994 1989 (NCNY) (1/1/89) SP: Tyre 1989 Aloquin-Flint 1991 Aloquin-Flint (75%) 1994 PL: Port Gibson, E. Palmyra (Presb.) (75%) 1995 Without Appointment 1996 PL: Middlesex; Vine Valley

Loan, Stephen W. SP 1989 PL 1993 1989 Madison 100% 1993 (Troy) PL: Prospect Harbor (75%) 2005 PL: Champlain: 3 Steeples (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Champlain: 3 Steeples (75%) 2015 Retired

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Lockwood, Lynn PL 2010 2010 (UNY)(9/20/2010) PL: Boonville/New Creations 2011 (7/1/11) PL: Center Point/New Creations (50%) 2013 PL: Salisbury Center /Stratford (50%)

McCarthy, Robert James PL 2009 2009 (NCNY) PL: Black River (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Black River (25%) 2013 (1/1/14) PL: Black River (50%) 2015 PL: Black River; CP- Great Bend: Woolworth Memorial (50%)

Lothridge, Brian PL 2014 2014 (UNY)( 10/1/14) PL: Falconer (50%)

Melnyk, Theresa PL2010 2010 (UNY) PL: Killawog, Lisle Associated, Willet (75%) 2011 PL: Killawog /Lisle Associated (50%) 2012 PL: Killawog, Sanitaria Springs (50%) 2013 Not appointed 2014 PL: Brookvale (25%) 2014 (11/20/14) Not appointed

Lowenthal, Joy PL 1992 FL 1999 PL 2002 1992 (Troy) PL: Bloomingdale Associate 1993 PL: Saranac Lake & Bloomingdale (75%) 1995 Without Appointment 1998 PL: Waterbury: Wesley (75%) 2000 FL: Waterbury, Wesley & Waterbury Center: Community 2003 PL: Waterbury Center(50%) 2006 Without Appointment 2010 (UNY) PL: Grafton, Berlin (50%) 2010 (1/1/2011) PL: Berlin (50%)

Merritt, Dawn PL 2005 FL 2008 2005 (WNY) PL: Union Hill (50%) 2008 FL: Spencerport 2010 (UNY) FL: Spencerport 2014 Nunda/West Sparta (50%)

Maddox, Stephen C. PL 2002 2002 (NCNY) PL: Cicero Center 2003 PL: Bernhards Bay/Cleveland (50%) 2009 PL: Camden, Cleveland (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Camden, Cleveland (75%)

Meyerhoff, Douglas J. SY 2011 PL 2012 2011 (7/11/2011) Chestertown (25%) 2011 (1/23/12) PL: Chestertown (25%)

Madore, Marsha PL 2001 2001 (NCNY) PL: Vienna (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Vienna (25%) 2014 PL: Vienna /Bernhards Bay (75%)

Moore, MaryEllen SL 2005 PL 2007 2005 (WYO) SL: Milford & Portlandville 2010 (UNY) PL: Milford & Portlandville (75%) 2013 (9/1/2013) PL: Grosvenor Corners /Middleburgh (50%) 2015 Grosvenor Corners /Middleburgh / Barnerville (75%)

Mahar, Sherry PL 2014 2014 (UNY)(1/1/15) PL: Pendleton Center (75%)

Moore, Samuel PL 2010 2010 (UNY)(11/14/10) PL: Amboy Center (25%) 2011 PL: Amboy Center (25%) 2013 PL: Caughdenoy (25%)

Martin, Donna Taylor PL 2006 FL 2009 PL 2015 2005 (WYO) (5/12/06) PL: Flemingville (50%) 2009 FL: Tioga Center /Smithboro 2010 (UNY) FL: Tioga Center /Smithboro 2015 PL: Oneonta: Elm Park (75%)

Morin, Margaret (Meg) PL 2007 2007 (WNY)(10/3/07) PL: Ionia (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Ionia (50%) 2013 PL: Ionia /Allen's Hill (75%) 2013 (11/24/13) Ionia (50%) 2014 PL: Brockport (75%)

McCarthy, Melissa SY 2010 PL 2013 *2010 Delanson 2013 (3/1/2013) PL: Delanson (25%) 2013 PL: Vernon Center (50%)

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Mosher, Clair PL 2008 PL 2011 2008 (NCNY) PL: Sodus/Sodus Point (75%) 2008 (6/15/09) Not Appointed 2011 (UNY) PL: Onativia, Erieville (25%) 2013 PL: Onativia /Apple Valley (75%) 2014 PL: Onativia ; Syracuse: Christ Community (75%)2015 PL: Christ Community (50%)

Piatt, Jennifer PL 2015 2015 (UNY) PL: Huevelton (<25%) Possee, Bernard PL 2005 2005 (NCNY) PL: Addison (25%) 2010 (6/22/10) PL: Breesport (25%) 2010 (UNY)PL: Breesport & North Chemung (75%)

Mott, Thomas E. PL 2013 2013 (UNY) PL: Nanticoke <(25%) 2014 PL: Nanticoke, Killawog (25%)

Prentice, William C. PL 2003 2003 (WYO) PL: Campville (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Campville (50%) 2011 PL: Endicott: Campville & Gibson Corners (50%)

Nichols, Thomas PL 2011 2011 (UNY) PL: Galilee (25%); CP-DePeyster/Kendrew

Preston, Nancy SY 2013 PL 2014 *2013 Machias (25%) 2014 (UNY) PL: Machias (<25%)

O'Neil, Beth PL 2011 RL 2014 2011 (UNY) PL: Lowville/Martinsburg (50%) 2012 PL: Lowville (50%) (3/30/2012) 2014 (1/1/15) Retired

Prince, Katy PL 2011 2011 (UNY) PL: Harmony (25%) 2013 PL: Virgil /McGraw (50%) 2015 PL: Virgil (25%)

Perl, Sandi PL 2008 2008 (NCNY) PL: Milo Center (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Milo Center (25%) 2012 PL: Milo Center, Branchport (25%) 2013 (1/1/14) Milo Center, Branchport 2013 (4/1/14) PL: Milo Ctr, Branchport; NFC: Living Well

Puhak, Peter G. L 2006 RL 2008 2000 (NCNY) Canandaigua 2002 (1/1/03) Aloquin-Flint 2004 (3/6/05) Chapin 2006 PL: Aloquin-Flint, Chapin 2008 Retired 2008 Aloquin-Flint, Chapin 2010 (UNY)(7/1/10-6/30/15) Aloquin-Flint, Chapin (50%)

Peters, Richard L. SY 2011 PL 2012 *2011 Steamburg 2012 PL: Steamburg (<25%) Peters, Robert PM 1968 FL 1975 HL 1983 PL 1987 1968 (Troy) PM: At School 1971 At School 1974 FL: Rock City Falls, Middlegrove & East Galway 1978 Leave of Absence 1983 Honorable Location 1987 PL: Watervliet (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Watervliet (25%)

Quesenberry, Dawn LM 2011 PL 2012 *2011 Versailles 2012 (UNY) PL: Delevan /Protection (50%) 2015 PL: Delevan /West Valley: St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (75%) Rankins-Burd, Sharon PL 2005 2005 (NCNY) PL: Sauquoit Valley (50%) 2009 PL: Sauquoit Valley & Cedar Lake (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Sauquoit Valley & Cedar Lake (50%) 2013 PL: Fly Creek/ Schuyler Lake (75%) 2014 PL: Fly Creek/Schuyler Lake (75%) 2015 PL: Fly Creek/Schuyler Lake (50%); CP West Exeter

Phillips, Todd SY 2010 PL 2012 *2010 (8/15/10) Carlton (50%) 2012 PL: Carlton (50%) 2015 Discontinued

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Rauhauser, Jeff PL 2008 2008 (Troy)(8/1/08) PL: Grosvenors Corners (25%) 2008 (9/1/08) PL: Grosvenors Cnrs & Middleburgh (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Grosvenors Corners & Middleburgh (50%) 2013 PL: Sharon Springs; Ames/Sprout Brook (50%)

Russell, Lawrence R. SP 1992 FL 1994 PL 2003 1992 (Troy) Richford 1995 (10/1/95) FL: Harmony Cooperative Parish/Susquehanna 2000 FL: Fairdale 2003 PL: Courtdale (75%) 2004 PL: Courtdale/Larksville (75%) 2007 PL: Schenevus & Westford (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Schenevus & Westford (50%) 2012 PL: Plymouth/Preston/N. Norwich (50%) 2014 PL: Caneadea /Rushford (50%)

Reams, John 2015 (UNY) RL: East Schuyler (<25%) Reed, Paul D. SY 2011 PL 2012 *2011 Little Meadows 2012 (UNY)(12/5/2012) PL: Little Meadows <(25%)

Ruth, Jacque SY 2012 PL 2013 *2012 (5/1/12-6/30/12) Webster's Crossing (<25%) 2013 (UNY) PL: Walworth (50%)

Reese, Kathy L. PL 2008 2008 (Troy)(8/1/08) PL: Bleecker (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Bleecker & North Bush (50%) 2015 PL: Bleecker (25%)

Scharf, Brian K. PL 1993 1993 (WNY) PL: Machias (75%) 2001 PL: Orchard Park: Emmanuel (50%) 2007 PL: Orch Pk: Emmanuel, Walk to Emmaus (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Orch Pk: Emm, Walk to Emmaus 50%) 2012 (2/27/13) PL: Orchard Park: Emmanuel (25%)

Rhodes, Christopher PL 2005 SY 2010 PL 2014 2005 (WNY)(7/3/05) PL: Fentonville (25%) 2010 (UNY) SY: Fentonville 2014 PL: Fentonville (<25%)

Schneeberger, Dale F. PM 1976 FM 1981 HL 1996 PL 2013 1976 (NCNY) PM: In School 1979 Westmoreland, Clarks Mills 1981 (1/1/82) Fayetteville 1987 Special Appointment 1988 Syracuse Caring Coalition 1989 Leave of Absence 1996 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location 2013 PL: Delanson (50%)

Richter, Daniel R. PL 2013 2012 (UNY)(3/15/13) PL: Ava Hilltop (25%) 2014 Boonville/Ava (75%) Rivera, Hector D. PL 2012 2012 (UNY) PL: Rochester: Aldersgate (<25%) Rivera, Luis PL 2015 2015 (UNY) NFC: Buffalo South Park (25%)

Schulte, Cindy SY 2012 PL 2013 *2012 Lockwood 2013 (UNY) PL: Lockwood (<25%)

Rood, David G. PL 2008 2008 (WNY) PL: Hamburg (25%) 2010 (UNY)PL: Hamburg (25%) 2012 PL: Versailles (25%) 2012 (10/1/2012) Versailles, Four Corners (50%)

Seeley, Veronica PL 2010 2010 (UNY) PL: Wheeler/Campbell (25%) 2011 PL: Risingville/Wheeler (75%) Selover, Judy PL 2010 2010 (UNY) PL: Ledyard (25%) 2014 Port Gibson, Sodus (50%)

Rowe, Matthew PL 2010 2010 (UNY) PL: Gallupville (25%) 2014 PL: Gallupville / Esperance (75%)

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Skiles, Elyse PL 2007 2007 (NCNY) PL: Oswego Center, SW Oswego (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Oswego Center, SW Oswego (75%) 2013 PL: SW Oswego /Lycoming (75%) 2014 PL: Oswego: Journey of Faith (50%)

Tollerton, Michael PL 2005 2005 (NCNY) PL: Lowell (25%) 2007 (10/1/07) Without Appointment 2008 PL: Lowell (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Florence (25%) 2014 Florence (<25%)

Smith, Jeffrey M. PL 2010 2009 (Troy)(6/1/10) PL: Sharon Springs (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Sharon Springs (50%) 2012 PL: Sharon Springs & Cherry Valley (75%) 2013 PL: Cherry Valley & Richmondville (75%) 2015 PL: Richmondville & Central Bridge (75%)

Tompkins, Brenda PL 2004 2003 (Troy)(1/1/04) PL: Barnerville (25%) 2005 PL: Barnerville, Central Bridge (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Barnerville, Central Bridge (75%) 2015 Mechanicville (50%)

Snyder, David PL 2008 RL 2015 2008 (NCNY) PL: North Mexico, Orwell (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Philadelphia/Evans Mills (50%) 2011 PL: Philadelphia/Evans Mills (50%); CP-Antwerp 2012 (11/1/12) PL: Philadelphia/Evans Mills (75%) 2015 Retired

Townsend, Susan PL 2008 2008 (NCNY) PL: Ira (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Ira (25%) 2012 PL: Oran (50%) Turner, Lauren K. PL 1990 FL 1998 PL 2013 1990 (WNY) (9/1/90) PL: East Otto (75%) 1994 PL: Jamestown: Christ First (Youth Pastor)(75%) 1998 FL: Celoron, Gerry 2005 FL: Warsaw: First 2008 FL: Warsaw: First, Silver Springs 2010 (UNY) FL: Warsaw: First, Silver Springs 2013 (1/1/14) PL: Warsaw First, Silver Springs (75%)

Solar, Rebekah PL 2015 2015 (UNY) Bellevue/Henderson (50%); CP-Ellisburg Spraker, Gary PL 2005 2005 (NCNY) PL: Clockville (25%) 2009 PL: Stockbridge, Pratts Hollow (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Stockbridge, Pratts Hollow (25%) 2015 PL: Living Waters Parish (50%)

VanDewark, Warren PL 2010 2009 (WNY)(2/25/10) PL: Watts Flats (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Watts Flats (25%) 2011 (1/1/12) PL: Watts Flats (50%) 2014 PL: Edwards Chapel /Watts Flats (75%)

Stewart, Angela PL 2012 *2007 (WNY) Metropolitan (Youth Pastor) *2010 Buffalo: Metropolitan (Youth Pastor) 2012 (UNY) PL: Buffalo: Metropolitan (25%) 2014 PL: Buffalo: Metropolitan (50%)

Van Patten, Kristi Culver PL 2001 2001 (Troy) Riparius & Johnsburg 2003 (5/1/2003) FL: Hartford UMC 2004 (1/1/05-6/30/05) Hartford UMC (75%) 2005 No Appointment 2009 PL: North Creek (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: North Creek (25%) 2011 PL: North Creek and North River (25%) 2012 PL: Green Island (25%) 2013 No Appointment 2014 PL: Alplaus (50%)

Taylor, Lisa D. PL 2011 2011 (UNY) PL: Gowanda/Four Corners (50%) 2012 (10/1/12) PL: Pendleton Center (50%) Tessey, Westley SY 2014 PL 2015 *2014 SY: East Otto 2015 (UNY) (7/15/2015) PL: East Otto (25%)

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Vercant, Michael LM 2011 PL 2012 *2011 Frewsburg: Wheeler Hill 2012 (UNY) PL: Frewsburg: Wheeler Hill (<25%) 2013 PL: Blockville (<25%) 2014 PL: Pleasant Valley (25%)

Webb, Frederica PL 2008 2007 (NCNY)(1/1/08) PL: Wellesley Island; Watertown; Bethany 2008 (NCNY) PL: Watertown: Bethany, Wellesley Island (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Watertown: Bethany, Wellesley Island (75%) 2010 (10/21/2010) Watertown: Bethany, Wellesley Island, Alexandria Bay (75%) 2012 PL: Wellesley Island, Alexandria Bay, Redwood (75%) 2014 (1/1/15) PL: Alexandria Bay & Wellesley Island (50%)

Waldron, Deborah PL 1998 RL 2012 1998 (NCNY) PL: Parishville, West Stockholm 2000 (3/1/01) FL: Adirondack Cooperative Parish 2004 Waddington, Louisville (UCC) 2006 Waddington, Louisville (UCC); Brushton; Moira; Chasm Falls 2007 Brushton, Moira, Chasm Falls, Owls Head, Nicholville, Hogansburg 2009 Richfield Springs, Cherry Valley 2010 (UNY) Richfield Springs, Cherry Valley 2012 Retired 2012 Middleville/Newport (50%) 2015 Bolton Landing-Emmanuel (25%)

Welch, Beverly Personius SY 2011 PL 2012 *2011 Canisteo (75%) 2012 (UNY) PL: Canisteo (75%) White, Gregory PL 2009 2009 (WNY)(10/12/09) PL: Garwoods (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Garwoods (25%) 2011 PL: South Dansville & Garwoods (25%) 2013 PL: South Dansville & Garwoods (50%)

Waldron, Roger W FL 1994 RL 2007 1994 (Troy) Lake George 1997 (NCNY) (4/1/98) FL: Brasher Falls, N. Lawrence, Buckton 2002 (5/1/03) Brushton, Brasher Falls 2004 Brushton, Brasher Falls, CP- Moira 2006 PL: Brushton; Moira; Chasm Falls, Waddington, Louisville(UCC) 2007 Retired 2007 (7/1/07-6/30/09) Brushton, Moira, Chasm Falls, Owls Head, Nicholville, Hogansburg 2009 (7/1/09-6/30/10) Hamilton: Park 2010 (UNY)(7/1/10-6/30/13) Salisbury Center/ Stratford 2014 (9/1/14) Scrooon Lake Community (25%)

White, Valerie PL 2008 2008 (NCNY) PL: Weedsport, Mottville (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Weedsport, Mottville: St. Andrews (50%) Whited, Edward George PL 1996 RL 2014 1996 (TROY) PL: Petersburg & Boyntonville (75%) 2002 PL: Rensselaer: Broadway (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Rensselaer: Broadway (25%) 2014 (10/5/14) Retired

Walter, Jonathan PL 2010 2010 (UNY) PL: North Chatham (25%) 2012 PL: N. Chatham & N. Petersburgh (25%) 2013 PL: North Petersburgh (<25%) 2013 (12/8/2013) PL: Stanford (50%)

Wickert, Marcia PL 1996 FL 2004 RL 2010 1996 (NCNY) PL: Syracuse: Calvary Assist. 1997 Syracuse: Calvary 1998 SL: Syracuse: Calvary 1999 PL: Syracuse: Calvary 2000 SL: Syracuse: Calvary 2001 PL: Syracuse: Calvary 2004 FL: Lowville, Martinsburg 2009 Retired : Camillus: First (50%) 2010 (UNY) Camillus: First (50%)

Washburn, David PL 2013 2012 (UNY)(3/20/2013) PL: Bergen (<25%)

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Wilder, Clara PL 2007 2007 (WNY) (10/3/07) PL: Alma (25%) 2009 (11/1/09) PL: Alma/Whitesville (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Alma & River Edge (50%) 2011 PL: River's Edge (50%) 2012 PL: Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge (75%)

Woodworth, Karen L. PL 2001 2001 (WNY) PL: Allen's Hill 2007 (8/1/07) PL: Geneseo Associate of Family Life Ministries (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Geneseo, Associate Family Life Ministries (25%)

Wilson, Gail PL 2006 2006 (NCNY) PL: Elmira RIverside (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Elmira Riverside (25%) 2012 PL: Elmira Riverside & Webb Mills (50%) 2014 PL: Elmira Riverside / Webb Mills (75%) 2015 PL: Elmira Riverside 25%

Wunder, Thomas PL 2007 2007 (NCNY) PL: Yatesville, Friend (50%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Yatesville, Friend (50%) Young, Richard "Buck" PL 2011 2011 (UNY) PL: Hinsdale/Ischua (Fed.) (25%)

Wollaber, Debra PL 1992 FL 1996 PL 2006 1992 (NCNY) PL: Syracuse: First Assist. (75%) 1995 PL: Delta, Rome: Calvary, Vienna, Lowell (75%) 1996 FL: Westmoreland, Clark Mills 1999 (12/1/99) FL: Mohawk, Paines Hollow 2002 FL: Morningstar Ministries: Ilion, Mohawk, Frankfort, 2005 FL: Morningstar Ministries: E. Schuyler, Frankfort, Ilion, Mohawk 2006 PL: Lee Center/Point Rock (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Lee Center/Point Rock (75%) Wood, Marilyn PL 2000 FL 2007 RL 2015 2000 (NCNY) PL: Kanona, Prattsburg, Wheeler Assist. (25%) 2007 FL: Palmyra, Port Gibson 2010 (UNY) FL: Dresden, Dundee, & Starkey 2010 (12/31/2010) Dresden, Dundee 2015 Retired 2015 Dresden, Dundee (75%) Woodring, Evelyn A. PL 2005 2005 (WNY)(7/10/05) PL: Buff: Cleveland Hill (50%) 2005 (11/1/05) PL: Lackawanna: Roland Ave (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Lackawanna: Roland Ave (25%) 2011 PL: Buff: S Pk, Lackawanna: Roland Ave (50%) 2011 (12/15/2011) Buffalo: South Park (25%) 2013 Buffalo: South Park (50%) 2015 Buffalo: South Park (25%)

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Honorable Location Bachman, Edward F. PM 1963 FL 1969 HL 1971 1963 (NCNY) PM: IN School 1964 Oran; Fayetteville Assistant 1967 Syracuse: Brown Memorial Assoc. 1969 In School 1971 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Hon Location (Wash DC: Foundry CC)

Burgess, Kendall B. (TROY) Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location Camolii, Gary L. P 1965 F 1967 HL 5/22/77 1965 (NNY) 1966 (TROY) (1/15/67) Appointed to attend School 1967 Associate, S. Glens Falls 1969 Malden Bridge and Chatham Center 1971 Hyndsville, Mineral Spgs, and Assoc, Cobleskill 1973 Newcomb and Long Lake 1976 Supernumerary 1977 Honorable Location

Bensley, Jane M. PM 1997 FM 1999 FE 2011 2011 Vestal Center 2012 Hartwick & Mt. Vision (75%) 2013 Honorable Location (Newark Valley CC)

Chermonte, Joel P. P 1968 F 1971 HL 1974 1968 (E Ohio) PM: In School 1970 (NCNY) Canandaigua Assoc 1972 Leave of Absence 1974 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Hon Location (N. Olmstead, Ohio CC)

Benton, Benson A. FL 1952 PM 1953 FM 1957 HL 1967 RHL 1983 1952 (WNY) Holland; Protection 1953 Genesee Conference 1959 Eden 1962 Sanborn 1967 Honorable Location 1983 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Cook, Tracy L. P 1983 F 1987 HL 2004 1983 (NNY) Watertown: Asbury (Student Intern) 1984 School 1985 Edwards, S. Edwards 1989 (NCNY) Edwards, S. Edwards; supervising Russell, Degrasse, Hermon 1991 Adams, Sulphur Springs 1994 Leave of Absence 1995 Watertown:Bethany, Black River 1999 Black River 2003 Family Leave 2004 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location (Carthage CC) 2015 Honorable Location; Naumburg:Beaver Valley/Barnes Corners 25%

Blackman, David W. P 1951 F 1953 HL 5/8/1955 1951 (Troy) Delanson and Burtonsville 1953 Center Glenville 1955 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location Breuninger, Richard A. F 1974 HL 1986 RHL 2010 1972 (WYO) Attend School 1973 Otego 1980 Associate, Oneonta First 1986 (WYO) Honorable Location 2010 (6/5/10) Retired (UNY) Retired

Demers, Richard J. P 1985 F 1987 HL 1993 1985 (West Ohio Conf) 1985 (TROY) Rock City Falls & Middlegrove 1988 Leave of Absence 1990 Lake George 1991 Leave of Absence 1993 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location

Bryan, Constance P. P 1974 F 1977 HL 1992 1974 (TROY) School 1976 Groton, Waits River & West Topsham 1981 School 1982 (3/1/82) Greenwich 1987 Leave of Absence 1992 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location

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Drake, Gordon M. P 1979 F 1982 HL 1990 P (ABC USA Orders recognized) 1979 F (ABC USA Orders recognized) 1982 1978 (TROY) Associate, Latham, Calvary 1985 Leave of Absence 1990 Honorably Located 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location

2012 PL: Granby Ctr, Martville (25%) 2013 PL: Granby Ctr, Hannibal, Martville Foster, Timothy RHL 2009 Fryer, Dale T. P 1994 F 1997 HL 2004 RHL 2015 1992 (WNY) (9/23) Rochester: Seneca 1993 (11/1) Honeoye Falls 2001 (1/3) Leave of Absence 2004 Honorable Location (CC: Roch: :Wesley) 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location (CC: Syr. University) 2015 Retired

Gladwell, Penelope P 1993 HL 2007 RHL 2010 1978 (WPA) Attend School 1979 Attend School 1980 Missouri East Conference 1982 (WPA) (10/1/82) Mt. Lebanon; Assoc Chpln, Ward Home 1985 Fox Chapel 1989 Pittsburgh: Emmanuel 1992 (1/1/93) (Wyo Conf) Assoc Coun Dir Dist Prog 1995 Conference Council Director 1997 (2/1/98) Consult, Chesapeake Consulting, Inc. 1999 (WYO) Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Retired

Eddy, Robert M. P 1954 F 1956 HL 1958 1954 (Troy) left w/o appointment to attend school 1956 (Troy) N. Creek, North River, and Olmstedville 1957 Assistant, Johnstown and Fort Johnson 1958 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location Fellows, Barbara P 1988 F 1990 HL 1997 RHL 2003 1985 (NCNY) Varick 1987 Palmyra 1991-92 (1991-06/1992) Leave of Absence 1992 (07/1992) (WNY) Chaplain, Nazareth College 1993 (10/1993) Leave of Absence 1997 Honorable Location 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Gray, Bruce A. P 1967 F 1969 HL 1976 1967 (TROY) Georgia and St. Albans Bay, Vt. 1971 Associate, Scotia 1974 Supernumerary 1976 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location Halbert, Jerry F 1990 HL 2008 RHL 2008 1982 (CNY) Otselic 1983 (WYO) New Berlin 1990 Boulevard, Binghamton 2008 (WYO) Honorable Location-Retired 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location-Retired

Flemming, Dean S. PM 1974 FL 1977 HL 1982 PL: 2008 1974 (WNY) PM: In School 1975 (NCNY) In School 1976 Syracuse: Furman St. 1977 FM: Syracuse: Furman St. 1980 FM: Fayetteville Assoc. 1981 (1/1/82) Fayetteville 1982 Honorable Location 2008 PL: Martville; CP- Granby Ctr, Hannibal Ctr, S. Hannibal (25%) 2008 (11/1/08) PL: Martville (25%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Martville (25%)

Hall, Earl E. P 1953 F1955 HL 1969 1953 (TROY) left w/o appointment to attend school 1956 Appointed to attend school 1958 Instructor, Hollins College, Roanoke, VA 1962 Dept of Sociology, Hope College, Holland, Mich. 1966 Research Prof., Univ of New Mexico 1969 Honorable Location

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Hall, Orrin F. P 1956 F 1958 HL 1990 RHL 2000 1953 (NY) Bayville 1956 Inwood 1961 New Haven 1963 Hartford: North 1964 Attend School 1966 Supernumerary; Talladega College 1975 (NNY) Edwards 1976 (WNY) West Seneca: Calvary 1982 Leave of Absence 1990 Honorable Location (CC: Roch: Asbury 1st) 2000 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

1971 Honorable Location 2003 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired Kearns, Francis Emner P 1967 F 1970 HL 1973 1967 (TROY) Attend School 1969 Harris Hill, Western New York Conf. 1971 Attend School 1973 Honorable Location (CC: Williamsville) 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location Leland, Phyllis J. P 1980 F 1983 HL 1985 1978 (N Ind)(9/1/78) Student Assoc. Attleboro, MA 1980 Student Assoc. Attleboro, MA 1981 (TROY) White River Jct. 1983 Assoc. Shenendehowa 1984 Leave of Absence 1985 Voluntary Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location

Hamlin, Deborah J. PL 1995 FL 1998 PM 1999 FE 2000 HL 2013 1995 (WNY) Kennedy; Ellington (75%) 1998 (1/1/98) Kennedy; Ellington (100%) 2000 (11/6/00) Incapacity Leave 2002 Incapacity Leave; Collins Center (25%) 2003 Collins Center (25%) 2009 Leave of Absence 2010 (UNY) Leave of Absence 2013 Honorable Location (Lacona CC)

Manzer, R Scott P 1982 F 1987 HL 2002 1982 (NNY) In School 1984 New Haven, Lycoming 1989 (NCNY) Mohawk 1995 Camden 1999 Appointed to Attend School 2002 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location (Camden CC)

Hanson, Peter D. P1954 F1956 HL 1965 1954-57 (Troy) Milton Federated, VT 1958-62 Poultney, Vt. 1963-64 Brandon, Vt. 1965 (5/1/65) Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location

McCune, James R. P 1985 F 1988 HL 1999 1985 (W.PA) School 1986 (NCNY) Coopers Plains, Presho 1990 North Rose 1997 Family Leave 1999 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location (New Hartford CC)

Haven, Patricia S. P 1981 F1983 HL 1999 RHL 1999 1980 (WYO) Otego 1981 Otego 1986 Associate, Oneonta First 1989 (1/1/89) Cooperstown/Dir N Otsego Coop Parish 1999 (WYO) Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location 2011 Retired

McGrady, Sandra FL 1985 PM 1986 FE 1990 * 1985 (CNY) Syr: St. Paul's, Onondaga Nation (Assoc.) 1986 (NCNY) Syracuse: St.Paul's, Onondaga Nation 1988 Truxton, Cheningo, East Homer 1989 Truxton, East Homer 1993 Oriskany Falls, Deansboro 1997 Avoca, Mitchellsville 1999 Appointed to Attend School 2001 337.1 Wyoming Conf. East Worcester 2002 (7/9/2002) Not Appointed 2010 (UNY) Appointed to Attend School 2013 Honorable Location

Holems, Kenneth B. (Troy) Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location Johnson, Hugh P 1963 F 1966 HL 1971 RHL 2003 1963 (NCNY) PM: In School 1966 S. Onondaga, Cardiff 1969 Weedsport, Brick Church

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Mitchell, Robert A. 1999 (NCNY) Trans. In: Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location (Grace CC)

Ross, C. Randolph P 1970 F 1976 HL 1996 RHL 2014 1970 (NCNY) PM: In School 1972 Truxton, East Homer 1977 Honorable Location 1986 Oth.LP: Harmony 1987 FM: Harmony 1988 Employment Training Counselor 1991 Student 1996 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location 2014 Retired

Pennock, Robert E. PM 1951 FM 1953 HL 1970 RHL 1994 1951 (NCNY) Pm: In School 1953 In School 1955 Mexico 1956 Mexico, N. Mexico 1961 Oswego: First 1967 Wesley Foundation, Oswego 1968 Chaplain, Sylvania 1970 Honorable Location 1994 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Russ, Andrew C. P 1981 F 1984 HL 2006 1981 (Troy) Street Ministry, Focus Churches of Albany, NY 1982 Watervliet 1985 Asst. Director, Albany United Methodist society 1986 Assoc. Schenectady, First 1988 West Sand Lake 2006 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location

Peters, Robert PM 1968 FL 1975 HL 1983 PtLP 1987 RHL 2015 1968 (Troy) PM: At School 1971 At School 1974 FtLP: Rock City Falls, Middlegrove & East Galway 1978 Leave of Absence 1983 Honorable Location 1987 PL: Watervliet (75%) 2010 (UNY) PL: Watervliet 2015 Retired

Russell, William J. C. P 1958 F 1960 HL1973 RHL 1973 1958 (Cen.Tx) PM: In School 1958 (9/6/58) (Kans. W) In School 1959 (Cen. Tx) Hurst Assoc. 1960 (Kan. W.) FM: Conf. Dir. of Youth 1963 Argonia 1965 (NCNY) In School 1967 Fayetteville Min. of Ed. 1971 Syracuse: Brown Memorial 1973 Honorable Location 1973 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Petrie, Dorothy Alta P 1981 F 1988 HL 2000 1981 Appointment to Attend School 1992 NNY Leave of Absence 1983-1984 (4/84) Nicholville, St. Regis Falls, Fort Jackson 1984 Leave of Absence 1986 (xfer WNY) Rochester Covenant (Associate) 1994 Sabbatical Leave 1995 Children/Youth Program Director, Cameron Community Center, Rochester: 1996 (8/18) Appointed to Attend School 2000 Honorable Location (CC: Rush) 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location

Schneeberger, Dale F. P 1976 F 1981 HL 1996 PL 2013 1976 (NCNY) PM: In School 1979 Westmoreland, Clarks Mills 1981 (1/1/82) Fayetteville 1987 Special Appointment 1988 Syracuse Caring Coalition 1989 Leave of Absence 1996 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location (Baldwinsville CC) 2013 PL: Delanson (50%)

Phillips, Richard A. P1990 F 1992 HL 2002 1990 Falconer: First 1993 Boston: Churchill Memorial 1997 Appointed to Attend School 1999 Leave of Absence 2002 Honorable Location (CC: Springville) 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location

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Schompert, Ronald P. P 1976 F 1981 HL 2001 1976 Apptd to attend school; Royalton, S. Royalton 1978 Warrens Corners 1982 Appointed to Attend School 1983 Alabama, Basom 1988 Knowlesville, Eagle Harbor 1993 Leave of Absence 2001 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location (Knowlesville CC)

Templeton Jr, Hugh E. P 1968 F1971 HL 1978 1968 NNJ 1971 (Troy) (6/9/71) Mayfield and Bleecker 1974 Schuylerville & Quaker Springs 1978 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location Twiddy, Herbert W. P 1972 F 1975 HL 1996 RHL 2002 1971 (New Engl.) StLP: Vassalboro 1972 Lisbon, Lisbon Falls 1975 (NNJ) Barryville, Eldred 1979 Stillwater, Harmony Hill 1980 Wesley Chapel, Viola, Ladentown 1983 Bloomsbury 1986 (NCNY) Burke 1988 Leave of Absence 1991 Honorable Location 2002 Retired

Shipp, David W. (Troy) Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location Smith, Robert W. P 1955 F 1961 HL 1971 1955 NY East Conf. 1958 (Troy)(5/4/58) Ft Johnson/Assoc. Johnstown 1960 Speculator, Lake Pleasant and Wells 1961 (12/1/61) Salem, Shushan and W. Hebron 1964 Appointed to attend school 1965 Supernumerary 1971 Voluntary Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location

Valentine, Valarie Drake P 1975 F 1980 HL 1988 1975 (Troy) Appointed to attend school 1978 Associate, Albany, Trinity 1981 (10/1/81) Appointed to Attend School 1983 Leave of Absence 1988 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location

Soto, Arturo AM 1983 HL 1992 RHL 1998 1977 (Puerto Rico) Santa Cruz Hispana 1981 (Puerto Rico) Aguas Buenas 1983 (WNY) Rochester: Emmanuel Hispanic 1987 Appointed to E Pa Conference, El Mesias 1989 (WNY )South Byron, Stafford 1991 Friendship 1992 Honorable Location 1998 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Waggy Jr, John J. P 1963 F 1965 HL 1971 1963 New York East Conf. 1963 (Troy) (6/1/63) Associate First Schenectady 1966 Supernumerary 1971 Voluntary Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location Weaver Jr, Franklin A. P 1953 F 1955 HL 1974 RHL 1995 1953 (NCNY) PM: In School 1955 Daggett, Webb Mills 1957 Webb Mills 1958 Nedrow, Onondaga Mission 1962 Phoenix 1967 Sabbatical 1968 In School 1970 Leave of Absence 1974 Honorable Location 1995 Retired 2010 (UNY) Retired

Taylor, Mary Beth H. P 1988 F 1990 HL 1996 1986 (NCNY) PtLP: Benton Center 1988 Comm. College of Finger Lakes 1990 (Sept.) Student 1991 Leave of Absence 1996 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location (Canandaigua CC)

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Weeden, Brian J. P 1988 F 1992 HL 2002 1985 Allen's Hill, Canadice 1986 Honorable Location1988 1988 Appointed to Attend School 1989 Kendall 1995 Hartland 1997 Leave of Absence 2002 Honorable Location (CC: Fairport) 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location Wheatly, Ira M. (TROY) Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location Wood, David E. P 1969 F 1973 HL 1977 1969 (NCNY) PM: In School 1972 Community Relations Dir. 1973 Community Relations Dir. 1976 Dir. Christ Herter Center 1977 Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location Ziegler, Vinton (Troy) Honorable Location 2010 (UNY) Honorable Location

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Audit Reports The 2010 Audit report can be found on the next page. The Upper New York Annual Conference audits for 2011-2014 are in process and will be posted on the Conference website as they become available in the coming year. Notice will be sent when each audit can be viewed online.

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Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Statisticianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report

Submitted by Kevin Domanico

Summary of Membership as reported by churches: Total professing members reported and adjusted for at close of 2013 Add: Professions of Faith, affirmations, corrections Transferred in from other UM churches Transferred in from non-UM churches Less: Removals by charge, withdrawn membership, correction Transferred out to other UM churches Transferred out to non-UM churches Removed by death Total professing members reported at close of 2014 Other Select Summary Statistics for 2014: Average weekly worship attendance Average weekly attendance in Sunday church school (all ages) Persons baptized this year (0-12 years) Enrolled in confirmation classes Participants in Vacation Bible School Active in covenant discipleship groups, learning in Sunday Church School, learning other than Sunday Church School, and short-term classes and groups for learning Number in Christian formation/small group ministries: Children 10,616 Youth 5,631 Young adults 2,111 Other adults 16,458 Membership in United Methodist Men Membership in United Methodist Women Mission Teams: UMVIM teams (923 persons) 147 Other mission teams (3,104 persons) 569 Number of professing members engaged in mission at least once a month to those outside congregation 9,716 Community ministries: Daycare and/or education (23,959 persons served) Outreach, justice, and mercy (518,087 persons served)

164,257 2,937 1,244 315 3,791 1,163 205 2,225 161,369 46,154 10,712 1,431 906 13,269 7,597

1,530 8,239

370 3,651

The overall total number participating in Christian formation/small group ministries decreased by 625 over 2013, while the young adult formation groups increased by 100. The number of UMVIM teams decreased by 58 over 2013. The number of persons served for outreach, justice and mercy ministries increased by 49,014 over the previous year, despite the decline in almost all other statistics. Ministry Shares: For 2014, the UNYAC paid 59.00% apportioned for ALL funds to the General Church. For 2013, 57.67% was paid for all funds to the General Church by the Conference. Of the total share of ministry apportioned to local churches for 2014, 76.76% was paid by the end of 2014. This was slightly down from 77.06% paid for all of 2013. 615

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GCFA NO. 045986 046024 046046 046081 046104 048386 046148 046183 046206 046241 046263 046285 048546 048592 046434 046445 046467 046503 041911 046560 048648 048615 046662 046684 046707 046720 046822 046844 046866 046888 042128 046902 046924 042163 046968 046981 047028 047041 047063 048570 047108

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

ADIRONDACK DISTRICT CHURCHES

0 0 47 0 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 7 51 0 0 99 9 0 50 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 5 0 0 12

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

0 0 4 0 0 22 2 0 0 25 0 12 2 0 0 0 0 2 16 0 0 138 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 6 73 5 0 0 0 0

Number of other constituents

0 0 4 1 1 0 2 1 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 2 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 3 0 0 1 0

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

45 12 104 6 26 14 49 46 11 75 15 40 4 20 12 48 12 40 69 83 40 41 20 34 100 15 17 8 23 165 35 28 15 42 25 38 44 15 35 20 19

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

219 44 290 41 137 75 265 134 11 180 65 117 43 35 62 59 28 181 162 472 172 310 118 94 466 81 185 69 57 253 39 51 60 126 51 100 80 85 41 113 57

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 0 4 1 3 1 2 1 3 8 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 6 7 1 2 1 6 6 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 2

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by death

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

1 0 5 0 3 0 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 2 2 0 0 7 0 0

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

218 44 289 42 137 76 267 135 13 181 66 119 44 88 62 60 29 182 162 469 188 311 120 92 462 87 188 69 57 234 39 51 60 123 50 99 80 85 34 116 57

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

ARGYLE AUSABLE FORKS BALLSTON SPA BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE BOLTON LANDING EMMANUEL CAMBRIDGE EMBURY CHAMPLAIN THREE STEEPLES CHESTERTOWN CLINTONVILLE CORINTH FIRST UMC CROWN POINT DANNEMORA EAGLE BRIDGE EASTON ELLENBURG UNITED ESSEX COMMUNITY FORT ANN UNITED PROTESTANT CHURCH FORTSVILLE GALWAY GLENS FALLS CHRIST GRANVILLE GREENWICH CENTENARY HARKNESS HARTFORD HUDSON FALLS INDIAN LAKE KEESEVILLE LAKE GEORGE FIRST LAKE LUZERNE FIRST LAKE PLACID, ADIRONDACK COMMUNITY LAKE PLEASANT LONG LAKE LYON MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL MALTA RIDGE MIDDLE GROVE MOOERS MORIAH MORRISONVILLE NEWCOMB NORTH CAMBRIDGE NORTH CREEK

616

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

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GCFA NO. 047256 047143 047187 047223 047245 047267 047303 047325 046525 047110 047347 046764 047382 042540 049164 046480 047440 047462 076681 047484 047507 047542 047564 049222 049244 047586 047600 042868 046217 047702 047804 047848 049723 047861 049780 047906 047928 047941 046547

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374

347

350

11,239

3,377

116

835

1,227

0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

120

0 20 0 0 59 0 3 0 160 0 25 13 8 0 45 0 20 0 40 250 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 8 0 0 25 0 20 60 9 0 34 35 30

ADIRONDACK DISTRICT CHURCHES

11,308

0 0 0 5 75 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 70 0 23 0 34 157 0 8 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 32 1 23 25 0 7 0 18 6 4

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

0 2 0 5 8 0 0 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 8 0 4 0 2 7 0 6 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 5 4 1 0

Number of other constituents

15 16 5 125 120 13 20 33 175 13 12 23 27 37 90 15 48 0 53 262 40 55 0 20 7 20 140 30 8 96 40 45 18 60 8 35 35 55 53

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

38 24 46 218 403 20 45 65 702 50 59 59 64 142 194 91 216 0 340 1,133 48 162 12 62 92 49 394 31 10 414 169 133 58 23 31 78 115 111 110

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

1 1 0 4 4 0 2 1 5 2 0 0 1 2 5 1 2 0 5 8 0 4 0 2 0 2 6 0 0 8 2 1 1 1 1 5 4 2 0

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 330 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 2 0

Removed by death

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 9 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 342 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 4 0 7 10 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 5 3 6 0 2 0 0 0 1 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

39 21 46 217 385 20 47 66 688 52 59 59 65 144 198 92 218 330 0 1,127 48 166 12 64 92 51 394 34 10 430 168 128 59 21 32 90 120 121 110

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

NORTH GRANVILLE NORTH RIVER PEASLEEVILLE ZION PERU COMMUNITY FED PLATTSBURGH PORTER CORNERS POTTERSVILLE QUAKER SPRINGS QUEENSBURY RACEVILLE REBER RIPARIUS WEVERTOWN JOHNSBURG ROCK CITY FALLS ROUND LAKE SALEM NY SANFORDS RIDGE SARANAC SARANAC LAKE SARANAC LAKE, FIRST UMC SARATOGA SPRINGS SCHROON LAKE FED SCHUYLERVILLE SCIOTA SHUSHAN NEWMAN UMC SOUTH CAMBRIDGE SOUTH CORINTH SOUTH GLENS FALLS SPECULATOR THURMAN KENYONTOWN TICONDEROGA WARRENSBURG WEST FORT ANN WEST HEBRON WESTPORT FEDERATED WHITE CREEK WHITEHALL WILLSBORO WILMINGTON WHITEFACE COMMUNTY WILTON TRINITY

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

TOTAL

617

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

ADIRONDACK DISTRICT CHURCHES ARGYLE AUSABLE FORKS BALLSTON SPA BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE BOLTON LANDING EMMANUEL CAMBRIDGE EMBURY CHAMPLAIN THREE STEEPLES CHESTERTOWN CLINTONVILLE CORINTH FIRST UMC CROWN POINT DANNEMORA EAGLE BRIDGE EASTON ELLENBURG UNITED ESSEX COMMUNITY FORT ANN UNITED PROTESTANT CHURCH FORTSVILLE GALWAY GLENS FALLS CHRIST GRANVILLE GREENWICH CENTENARY HARKNESS HARTFORD HUDSON FALLS INDIAN LAKE KEESEVILLE LAKE GEORGE FIRST LAKE LUZERNE FIRST LAKE PLACID, ADIRONDACK COMMUNITY LAKE PLEASANT LONG LAKE LYON MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL MALTA RIDGE MIDDLE GROVE MOOERS MORIAH MORRISONVILLE NEWCOMB NORTH CAMBRIDGE NORTH CREEK

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0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

27 0 8 0 10 15 30 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 19 0 0 30 9 24 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 25 6 12 0 1 0

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 4 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 3 2 5 0 3 0 12 1 3 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 2 1 0 0

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

1 0 7 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 0 2 0 2 0 4 0 1 5 4 0 1 0 2 5 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 2 0 0

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

0 0 7 0 0 0 14 0 0 30 0 0 0 7 0 10 0 0 0 82 3 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

9 0 33 0 0 0 3 4 4 10 0 8 0 7 5 8 0 6 24 20 10 1 0 12 9 0 0 0 6 23 3 0 0 7 0 6 5 0 25 0 2

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

10 0 81 0 0 0 19 7 9 68 0 22 0 15 0 49 0 16 54 54 30 0 9 32 97 5 16 0 15 142 13 0 4 2 15 31 0 0 25 0 11

Total Christian formation participants

0 0 10 0 0 0 7 0 4 34 0 11 0 4 0 29 0 11 17 15 20 0 5 8 75 5 12 0 4 70 10 0 4 2 8 15 0 0 23 0 9

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 13 2 0 0 0 15 13 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 2 0 0

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

10 0 35 0 0 0 12 7 5 20 0 11 0 11 0 15 0 3 24 37 10 0 4 9 7 0 4 0 11 40 3 0 0 0 6 10 0 0 0 0 2

618

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

ADIRONDACK DISTRICT CHURCHES NORTH GRANVILLE NORTH RIVER PEASLEEVILLE ZION PERU COMMUNITY FED PLATTSBURGH PORTER CORNERS POTTERSVILLE QUAKER SPRINGS QUEENSBURY RACEVILLE REBER RIPARIUS WEVERTOWN JOHNSBURG ROCK CITY FALLS ROUND LAKE SALEM NY SANFORDS RIDGE SARANAC SARANAC LAKE SARANAC LAKE, FIRST UMC SARATOGA SPRINGS SCHROON LAKE FED SCHUYLERVILLE SCIOTA SHUSHAN NEWMAN UMC SOUTH CAMBRIDGE SOUTH CORINTH SOUTH GLENS FALLS SPECULATOR THURMAN KENYONTOWN TICONDEROGA WARRENSBURG WEST FORT ANN WEST HEBRON WESTPORT FEDERATED WHITE CREEK WHITEHALL WILLSBORO WILMINGTON WHITEFACE COMMUNTY WILTON TRINITY TOTAL

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910

1,964

546

910

110

104

130

482

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

300

8 0 0 0 46 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 8 11 0 0 24 0 18 30 15 0 0 0 8 0 0 12 0 15 11 18 0 0 0 0 13 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

0 0 0 0 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 15 0 0 2 1 0 5 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 4 0 1 2 4 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

8 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 10 0 1 0 2 1 4 0 2 0 0 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

2 1 0 6 3 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 8 0 2 0 0 0 1 4 1 2 2 3 2 0 0 2 3 2 1 1

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

0 0 0 150 15 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 55 0 85 0 0 48 0 40 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 28 0 23 1 0 0 33 31 0 0

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

0 3 0 35 15 0 0 4 38 0 0 3 0 0 12 0 7 0 4 60 4 14 0 0 0 3 20 2 1 11 7 10 0 0 6 5 24 6 2

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

0 0 0 68 80 0 0 18 148 2 9 13 5 6 24 0 20 0 0 196 7 34 0 0 0 12 155 37 4 53 29 22 5 54 15 22 28 25 22

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

0 0 0 18 49 0 0 8 72 2 3 13 0 6 0 0 7 0 0 52 7 0 0 0 0 6 90 12 0 32 18 8 5 36 9 5 7 13 20

Total Christian formation participants

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

0 0 0 30 3 0 0 4 35 0 1 0 0 0 9 0 3 0 0 26 0 12 0 0 0 0 15 10 2 0 6 0 0 4 2 5 11 4 2

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

0 0 0 20 28 0 0 6 31 0 5 0 5 0 15 0 10 0 0 104 0 20 0 0 0 6 50 15 2 21 5 14 0 10 4 12 10 8 0

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

697

619

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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$0 $0 $1,302 $0 $0 $0 $510 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,617 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $310 $63 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10 $0 $85 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $991 $0 $100 $0 $0 $0

ADIRONDACK DISTRICT CHURCHES

$7,428 $7,500 $14,668 $1,805 $6,102 $3,796 $9,691 $5,207 $100 $14,511 $3,432 $7,678 $2,181 $5,110 $6,525 $8,567 $4,643 $7,569 $10,669 $38,523 $8,747 $11,213 $3,965 $5,115 $20,416 $3,840 $7,485 $1,334 $4,493 $11,000 $5,707 $5,205 $0 $7,867 $6,071 $7,663 $3,823 $2,984 $7,660 $0 $2,750

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

$14,856 $5,253 $14,668 $1,805 $6,102 $10,805 $9,691 $5,207 $1,464 $14,511 $3,432 $7,678 $1,996 $5,110 $6,525 $8,567 $4,643 $7,569 $10,669 $38,523 $8,747 $10,363 $3,965 $5,115 $20,416 $3,840 $8,585 $1,334 $6,797 $36,266 $5,707 $5,205 $3,128 $7,867 $6,071 $7,663 $4,588 $3,255 $7,660 $4,934 $6,078

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,888 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Other Debt

$0 $167,261 $238,590 $31,814 $199,924 $203,208 $0 $59,000 $0 $147,297 $93,092 $94,914 $6,050 $74,475 $110,000 $254,500 $127,284 $214,524 $82,248 $821,117 $13,180 $100,000 $145,556 $102,700 $116,401 $0 $236,631 $0 $0 $164,450 $0 $89,214 $0 $35,000 $274,104 $60,000 $12,970 $0 $150,000 $46,252 $14,207

Debts secured by church physical assets

$1,124,000 $628,800 $1,557,500 $375,500 $348,935 $1,826,000 $0 $345,000 $105,000 $1,692,100 $431,000 $1,092,400 $322,000 $595,600 $1,005,000 $2,159,200 $1,720,500 $302,000 $831,615 $4,004,500 $447,800 $3,007,208 $385,600 $571,000 $16,947,000 $300,000 $1,292,200 $194,400 $793,610 $6,000,000 $227,500 $413,000 $175,000 $662,000 $482,530 $265,200 $1,000,000 $577,980 $266,000 $161,000 $422,315

Market value of other church‐owned assets

10 0 2,000 0 0 25 0 120 6 500 65 25 0 200 0 500 0 50 200 250 60 350 300 0 8,000 0 1,500 0 3,000 200 0 75 20 100 120 2,500 0 250 110 0 50

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

0 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

11 0 20 0 0 0 0 20 2 17 5 0 0 10 0 3 0 0 0 25 0 25 3 0 75 0 0 0 5 75 0 0 0 0 15 30 0 4 0 0 15

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons engaged in mission

620

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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$17,295

$250 $5,590 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $489 $0 $0 $153 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $170 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0 $2,161 $0 $0 $0 $52 $0 $0 $305 $0 $137 $0 $0 $0

$602,657

$15,270 $61,285 $1,558 $2,716 $0 $2,566 $2,337 $3,194 $31,102 $3,729 $0 $21,659 $5,081 $6,423 $2,822 $2,070 $0 $2,502 $8,085 $20,663 $12,786

$2,481 $1,448 $0 $2,650 $21,982 $0 $4,044 $7,554 $29,772 $2,661 $2,480 $4,789 $4,940 $6,567 $7,455 $4,943 $0

$737,597

$15,270 $61,185 $9,130 $8,147 $1,324 $2,566 $2,337 $3,194 $31,102 $5,594 $860 $21,659 $10,302 $6,423 $2,822 $6,400 $1,966 $6,960 $8,085 $20,663 $12,786

$2,481 $1,448 $1,144 $24,855 $21,982 $2,783 $4,044 $7,022 $29,772 $2,661 $2,480 $4,789 $4,940 $17,687 $7,455 $4,943 $11,678

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $250 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $42,492 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $200,344 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,875 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $8,000

531

$0 $0 $0 $1,642,716 $325,000 $9,937 $0 $80,000 $144,596 $73,000 $7,623 $125,144 $154,865 $49,378 $10,458 $313,737 $0 $0 $334,116 $49,260 $0 $20,000 $0 $92,681 $197,435 $15,000 $80,000 $0 $0 $1,707,320 $100,666 $0 $0 $0 $41,000 $91,579 $37,484 $202,400 $0

27b

656

$365,000 $252,000 $66,500 $1,233,376 $4,100,000 $321,000 $100,000 $185,000 $1,841,000 $145,000 $110,000 $305,000 $642,000 $1,980,000 $1,276,200 $224,000 $1,120,000 $0 $3,030,192 $4,275,000 $203,000 $1,235,860 $65,000 $160,000 $230,040 $110,000 $1,975,000 $661,000 $65,000 $3,900,000 $679,000 $658,634 $100,000 $663,800 $150,000 $997,760 $715,400 $1,082,300 $1,067,300

ADIRONDACK DISTRICT CHURCHES

2,500 186 0 0 22,000 0 0 70 650 2,352 10 0 0 0 150 0 150 0 5,859 400 0 2,480 0 0 0 50 0 25 0 9,200 0 0 100 300 50 1,300 18 425 100

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

0 0 0 25 22 0 0 0 120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

0 2 0 5 15 0 0 8 25 0 1 8 3 3 30 0 5 0 0 25 18 0 0 0 0 0 15 1 1 40 6 15 22 15 0 0 0 28 5

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Other Debt

Debts secured by church physical assets

$44,630

Market value of other church‐owned assets

$212,219

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

$10,391,358

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

$91,348,355

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

68,961

Number of persons engaged in mission

TOTAL

621

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$0 $0 $5,768 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $588 $0 $533 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $930 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

ADIRONDACK DISTRICT CHURCHES

$382 $0 $18,192 $1,531 $27,247 $0 $0 $100 $0 $0 $1,739 $14,986 $0 $500 $224,388 $9,371 $6,759 $95 $3,360 $21,647 $989 $0 $1,267 $1,373 $200 $0 $1,480 $0 $838 $26,083 $0 $0 $0 $11,805 $1,541 $2,240 $345 $3,749 $1,248 $4,538 $0

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$87,889 $87,387 $154,922 $7,211 $24,474 $10,359 $80,889 $35,079 $10,000 $95,873 $29,950 $55,134 $11,061 $34,644 $22,403 $67,784 $47,605 $58,375 $71,580 $212,145 $61,716 $66,376 $25,039 $32,188 $154,644 $17,364 $43,200 $5,198 $30,422 $227,705 $48,511 $32,823 $15,864 $51,719 $26,050 $64,112 $34,480 $19,406 $54,595 $32,210 $42,188

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

40 12 83 6 46 12 0 28 11 0 15 35 3 17 8 46 12 42 66 86 35 33 18 22 134 14 16 7 27 150 15 18 16 48 20 35 31 15 16 20 0

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$72,971 $24,142 $153,386 $10,850 $55,775 $33,704 $68,601 $39,215 $11,560 $79,829 $34,061 $69,405 $8,015 $39,482 $40,245 $97,381 $43,264 $77,871 $70,484 $222,800 $56,196 $81,648 $27,789 $34,780 $218,343 $26,467 $54,983 $7,467 $30,767 $270,477 $39,362 $94,801 $15,656 $58,690 $36,244 $103,264 $20,486 $21,638 $57,251 $29,732 $45,641

Number of Households giving to the local church

$0 $0 $673 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,130 $310 $0 $0 $0 $742 $0 $0 $0 $405 $0 $0 $75 $0 $348 $0 $20 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $203 $0 $0 $0 $185 $0 $0 $0

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$0 $0 $8,973 $406 $7,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,733 $0 $125 $0 $27,708 $285 $0 $992 $20,093 $278 $6,207 $351 $0 $9,000 $0 $30 $0 $500 $8,608 $2,077 $0 $0 $699 $555 $3,500 $0 $360 $2,175 $0 $435

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$0 $0 $1,750 $75 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,004 $0 $100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $130 $0 $350 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,200 $0 $0 $465 $0 $753

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$0 $0 $45 $0 $100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $145 $0 $0 $0 $0 $156 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100 $0 $0

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

622

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$29,785

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $795 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,403 $0 $0 $0 $0 $768 $0 $0 $0 $6,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,000

$781,942

$0 $1,480 $0 $12,500 $27,781 $0 $0 $1,070 $178,369 $0 $649 $2,216 $1,761 $7,766 $320 $0 $24,112 $0 $39,432 $54,123 $94 $1,790 $0 $335 $0 $1,030 $7,602 $1,400 $0 $2,165 $2,955 $242 $5,317 $0 $1,170 $15,000 $1,975 $1,295 $0

$14,045 $12,285 $5,414 $122,357 $168,795 $17,258 $23,593 $49,646 $191,231 $8,894 $17,923 $33,391 $18,058 $94,702 $67,352 $31,666 $93,029 $0 $116,828 $398,317 $36,249 $49,749 $0 $21,156 $11,266 $22,440 $212,054 $34,580 $2,721 $155,111 $108,289 $43,596 $22,534 $64,892 $9,750 $37,120 $54,949 $152,479 $70,460

$143,901

11 16 10 100 0 7 10 30 153 12 27 22 34 42 35 15 40 0 83 238 38 38 0 24 5 18 125 18 3 79 63 30 14 0 25 17 46 33 49

$39,368

$12,639 $13,872 $4,893 $114,499 $179,709 $16,153 $25,131 $52,044 $237,901 $8,952 $18,592 $96,703 $39,964 $91,506 $65,289 $31,704 $86,458 $0 $173,775 $470,163 $38,347 $69,997 $10 $22,675 $18,182 $21,348 $181,031 $43,608 $2,780 $186,089 $93,034 $45,892 $31,303 $88,903 $12,065 $41,825 $71,394 $156,923 $113,675

ADIRONDACK DISTRICT CHURCHES $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $260 $0 $0 $0 $125 $0 $0 $98 $0 $0 $350 $0 $1,553 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $75 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $19 $0 $366 $0 $0 $0 $3,392

$0 $150 $0 $0 $1,327 $0 $0 $0 $519 $0 $77 $270 $0 $1,201 $133 $0 $45 $0 $514 $2,717 $0 $0 $0 $35 $0 $20 $480 $0 $0 $2,141 $0 $242 $280 $0 $0 $0 $0 $102 $0

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$0 $215 $0 $130 $4,233 $350 $0 $2,459 $0 $0 $192 $811 $900 $1,152 $0 $130 $1,928 $0 $6,263 $12,132 $510 $1,200 $0 $360 $0 $730 $754 $350 $0 $0 $583 $181 $451 $597 $250 $0 $272 $2,391 $1,287

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

$0 $0 $0 $0 $1,520 $0 $0 $350 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $126 $0 $0 $866 $0 $0 $26,014 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20 $240 $706 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,199 $1,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

Number of Households giving to the local church

$4,884,753

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

2,768

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$5,563,751

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$14,344

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

TOTAL

623

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 041328 041341 041385 048205 048262 041421 048307 041465 041476 041501 042620 041523 048400 041545 049404 048444 041660 041705 036377 042642 041727 043954 041204 042744 042664 041886 041842 041831 041966 041988 048661 042026 049461 048706 046786 041250 049506 140630 048741 036594 042185

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 11 8 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 5 0 7 0 0 0 0 7 2 0 0 18 0 0

ALBANY DISTRICT CHURCHES

11 26 38 114 48 14 3 0 30 0 10 0 0 1 45 0 121 0 0 0 82 0 54 5 111 16 41 49 30 190 10 0 94 4 95 0 0 0 5 20 0

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

17 0 27 101 22 0 4 0 59 0 1 0 25 0 13 0 0 0 1 6 20 0 6 0 65 39 0 0 176 0 0 0 69 2 79 0 6 0 157 0 0

Number of other constituents

0 0 4 1 1 0 0 2 11 0 1 0 4 0 1 0 4 13 1 2 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 5 2 0 1 0 4 11 0 0 0 0 0 5

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

27 25 64 85 37 30 7 45 180 0 45 30 61 30 70 0 167 124 32 86 23 0 50 56 84 35 18 18 125 73 35 12 86 55 200 20 64 0 148 29 74

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

83 120 202 348 103 100 30 378 657 32 109 150 279 203 401 0 1,065 796 126 319 75 0 148 236 317 118 126 106 416 215 196 51 327 162 1,042 21 81 45 563 149 257

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

2 1 4 1 1 1 0 5 4 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 14 7 2 3 1 0 1 8 1 0 2 1 21 8 3 2 1 2 10 0 3 0 10 0 0

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by death

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 1 0 60 4 3 0 6 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 1 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 201 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 5 0 84 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 4 0 0 0 1 3

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 0 8 2 2 0 5 147 8

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 1 1 0 0 5 14 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 19 12 0 8 0 0 0 6 4 1 2 0 9 8 0 0 2 0 9 4 0 45 10 1 0

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

86 121 204 346 104 101 30 379 695 34 103 150 278 204 401 60 1,091 794 128 318 76 0 149 244 307 117 127 109 628 219 198 53 320 164 1,034 21 88 0 643 0 246

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

ALPLAUS AMES‐SPROUT BROOK AMSTERDAM UNITED AVERILL PARK BERLIN BLEECKER BOYNTONVILLE BROADALBIN BURNT HILLS CANAJOHARIE CARMAN CASTLETON SAINT PAULS CENTER BRUNSWICK CENTRE GLENVILLE CHRIST TROY CLIFTON PARK DELMAR FIRST EAST GREENBUSH EAST STONE ARABIA EASTERN PARKWAY EDINBURG EMMANUEL FAITH COMMUNITY EMMAUS FAITH SCHENECTADY FIRST SCHENECTADY FONDA‐FULTONVILLE FORT PLAIN FREYSBUSH GLOVERSVILLE FOOTHILLS GLOVERSVILLE NORTH MAIN STREET GREEN ISLAND GOOD SHEPHERD HAGAMAN HOPE JOHNSONVILLE CHRIST JONESVILLE KOREAN ALBANY LANSINGBURGH COMMUNITY LARK STREET TOGETHER LATHAM CALVARY Living Hope MAYFIELD

624

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 041248 048785 048808 048854 042287 048730 042323 048956 048901 042367 042380 049483 048945 041261 049005 028743 042447 042460 042482 042686 042766 049233 042824 028925 042722 048273 077470 041306 049563 042926 049608 049621 042961 049767

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

506

299

16,084

4,040

145

1,393

2,396

123

4 0 0 0 3 4 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 6 10 0 6 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 6

74 8 10 0 17 0 20 0 0 0 80 12 0 10 6 87 20 9 5 75 15 513 0 0 7 0 0 30 13 36 14 0 0 68

225

0 1 25 69 48 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 10 56 0 14 0 0 105 30 0 0 16 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 107

272

1 1 0 0 8 1 3 2 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 6 6 16 0 4 1 3 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 3

ALBANY DISTRICT CHURCHES

16,573

108 25 51 23 110 31 30 45 10 41 37 50 10 70 0 67 22 32 8 108 88 250 0 60 24 40 4 60 61 89 31 18 20 67

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

301 387 95 106 273 147 169 133 18 121 171 117 15 343 232 204 41 37 25 204 239 1,170 0 131 152 53 6 88 194 319 0 45 47 349

Number of other constituents

6 2 1 1 2 1 3 3 0 0 1 3 2 5 4 4 0 0 0 6 6 10 0 0 5 1 0 2 1 4 1 0 2 3

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 87 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 85 0 1 0

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 0 0 0 5 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 51 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 31 1 8 0 1

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by death

0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 13 0 1 0 1

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

7 0 0 0 7 3 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 33 0 1 7 13 0 7 0 0 6 0 1 4 0 0 0 5

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

302 389 97 107 274 149 167 131 18 120 175 120 17 354 239 207 41 51 25 231 238 1,168 87 124 161 56 0 88 194 337 87 52 50 347

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

MCKOWNVILLE MECHANICVILLE MELROSE NASSAU GRACE NEWTONVILLE NIVERVILLE‐CHATHAM CENTER NORTH BUSH NORTH CHATHAM NORTH PETERSBURG NORTHAMPTON NORTHVILLE FIRST PAWLING AVENUE PETERSBURG PINE GROVE ALBANY PITTSTOWN RAVENA GRACE RENSSELAER BROADWAY RENSSELAER FIRST REXFORD ROTTERDAM SCOTIA SHENENDEHOWA SLINGERLANDS SOUTH BETHLEHEM STANFORD STEPHENTOWN FED THEATER BASED NEW FAITH COMMUNITY TRINITY ALBANY VALLEY FALLS VOORHEESVILLE WATERFORD WATERVLIET WELLS WEST SAND LAKE SALEM

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

204

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

TOTAL

625

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

ALBANY DISTRICT CHURCHES ALPLAUS AMES‐SPROUT BROOK AMSTERDAM UNITED AVERILL PARK BERLIN BLEECKER BOYNTONVILLE BROADALBIN BURNT HILLS CANAJOHARIE CARMAN CASTLETON SAINT PAULS CENTER BRUNSWICK CENTRE GLENVILLE CHRIST TROY CLIFTON PARK DELMAR FIRST EAST GREENBUSH EAST STONE ARABIA EASTERN PARKWAY EDINBURG EMMANUEL FAITH COMMUNITY EMMAUS FAITH SCHENECTADY FIRST SCHENECTADY FONDA‐FULTONVILLE FORT PLAIN FREYSBUSH GLOVERSVILLE FOOTHILLS GLOVERSVILLE NORTH MAIN STREET GREEN ISLAND GOOD SHEPHERD HAGAMAN HOPE JOHNSONVILLE CHRIST JONESVILLE KOREAN ALBANY LANSINGBURGH COMMUNITY LARK STREET TOGETHER LATHAM CALVARY Living Hope MAYFIELD

27a

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

14 0 39 0 0 0 0 0 65 0 8 84 13 0 0 14 0 35 0 0 13 0 0 14 18 13 7 9 18 8 15 0 0 16 0 7 8 0 40 19 0

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 0 22 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 5 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 15 10 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 4 0 3 0 27 3 0 1 0 0 2 9 6 0 0 0 8 6 0 0 2 1 6 3 2 0 6 1 2

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

0 0 1 1 2 1 0 2 7 0 3 6 3 0 1 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 0

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

0 1 2 3 2 0 0 1 6 0 2 1 4 0 2 0 9 12 2 0 0 0 2 1 1 3 0 1 4 3 0 0 3 3 6 0 0 0 8 0 3

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

0 0 0 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 110 45 0 84 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 25 26 70 0 0 0 60 0 0

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

6 5 5 23 4 0 0 5 38 0 12 2 11 5 12 0 55 46 8 12 0 0 0 7 4 8 0 5 35 10 3 0 20 6 28 4 10 4 35 0 19

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

15 8 14 45 29 0 0 3 87 0 35 61 34 6 45 4 124 152 18 42 0 0 64 80 82 19 20 14 18 18 16 0 59 19 169 9 14 22 178 10 37

Total Christian formation participants

6 0 10 9 15 0 0 0 60 0 16 26 6 0 29 4 0 50 2 0 0 0 10 44 50 4 8 0 10 0 0 0 30 12 68 3 0 22 100 10 7

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

0 0 4 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 2 6 12 0 2 0 0 6 2 0 0 0 5 2 27 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 4 0 10 2 0 0 6 0 0

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

0 0 0 12 0 0 0 1 25 0 2 24 4 0 4 0 44 35 2 24 0 0 24 4 1 0 0 5 0 6 12 0 5 1 53 2 4 0 50 0 5

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

9 8 0 24 11 0 0 2 0 0 15 5 12 6 10 0 80 61 12 18 0 0 25 30 4 15 12 9 0 12 4 0 20 6 38 2 10 0 22 0 25

626

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

ALBANY DISTRICT CHURCHES MCKOWNVILLE MECHANICVILLE MELROSE NASSAU GRACE NEWTONVILLE NIVERVILLE‐CHATHAM CENTER NORTH BUSH NORTH CHATHAM NORTH PETERSBURG NORTHAMPTON NORTHVILLE FIRST PAWLING AVENUE PETERSBURG PINE GROVE ALBANY PITTSTOWN RAVENA GRACE RENSSELAER BROADWAY RENSSELAER FIRST REXFORD ROTTERDAM SCOTIA SHENENDEHOWA SLINGERLANDS SOUTH BETHLEHEM STANFORD STEPHENTOWN FED THEATER BASED NEW FAITH COMMUNITY TRINITY ALBANY VALLEY FALLS VOORHEESVILLE WATERFORD WATERVLIET WELLS WEST SAND LAKE SALEM TOTAL

27a

156

1,234

2,930

879

709

154

109

156

183

834

0 0 0 0 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0

572

0 13 0 12 13 0 6 3 0 0 15 12 3 60 15 0 0 0 0 9 19 92 0 12 5 0 0 0 19 12 5 0 10 22

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 13 10 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Women

5 0 0 2 5 1 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 3 2 13 0 0 0 2 0 3 2 0 1 0 5 1

Membership in United Methodist Men

2 0 2 0 5 0 2 5 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 2 2 4 0 0 1 16 1 0 2 2 1 0 0 1

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

4 1 2 1 3 1 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 4 3 4 2 3 0 3 3 9 0 3 1 1 0 6 1 3 0 0 0 4

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

26 0 10 0 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 0 20 0 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 38

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

43 3 10 2 33 6 6 20 0 3 0 11 0 7 22 36 0 32 0 21 16 73 0 10 12 5 0 18 8 15 0 0 2 18

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

80 1 22 30 114 14 26 28 0 5 4 23 0 25 46 56 10 38 0 61 56 258 0 34 17 190 4 54 41 33 10 3 2 75

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

21 0 7 22 43 5 12 15 0 0 2 12 0 8 40 18 0 16 0 30 16 60 0 10 12 180 4 30 23 9 10 0 0 18

Total Christian formation participants

5 0 1 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 1 0 1 0 2

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

17 0 2 6 18 4 6 3 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 10 3 6 0 12 8 63 0 6 3 0 0 2 8 5 0 2 0 32

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

37 1 12 2 48 5 6 10 0 5 0 11 0 12 6 28 7 8 0 19 32 121 0 18 2 10 0 8 10 18 0 0 2 23

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

968

627

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

27b

$12,343 $28,098 $59,277 $3,846 $996 $3,965 $29,561 $7,763 $7,418 $0 $13,869 $7,379 $54,994 $525 $4,165

$14,228 $0 $7,588

$0 $0 $0

$0 $2,209 $3,320 $0 $0 $0 $0 $300 $0 $0 $368 $0 $0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0 $839 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,485 $0 $0 $0 $360 $0 $10 $0 $10,020 $1,980 $30 $1,105 $0

ALBANY DISTRICT CHURCHES

$12,343 $28,098 $59,277 $3,846 $8,766 $3,965 $29,561 $17,352 $7,418 $8,132 $18,492 $7,379 $54,994 $13,041 $7,501

$39,635 $0 $7,588

$9,047 $900 $18,697 $30,608 $9,090 $3,357 $799 $12,797 $45,845 $0 $12,168 $0 $8,124 $6,668 $25,131 $11,102 $80,729 $39,505 $3,875 $23,461 $4,710

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

$9,047 $8,105 $18,697 $30,608 $9,090 $3,357 $799 $12,685 $45,845 $9,338 $11,137 $14,000 $8,124 $6,668 $26,331 $11,102 $80,729 $39,505 $3,875 $23,461 $4,710

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $8,985 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $17,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $8,032 $0 $0 $0 $9,000 $0

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $29,896 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $49,667 $0 $0 $0 $1,099,217 $0 $0

Other Debt

$119,880 $120,000 $280,500 $405,484 $0 $0 $30,000 $50,383 $1,272,927 $102,000 $68,934 $216,215 $198,500 $137,100 $395,000 $123,917 $3,223,140 $200,000 $33,819 $345,000 $224,831 $0 $23,700 $695,095 $2,311,674 $210,533 $0 $20,339 $0 $99,625 $0 $0 $400,000 $210,000 $311,080 $210,000 $45,000 $0 $442,882 $40,015 $149,870

Debts secured by church physical assets

$527,600 $325,000 $1,449,100 $848,500 $1,012,000 $190,000 $115,000 $1,444,050 $3,377,570 $1,535,000 $622,000 $1,186,328 $678,000 $510,000 $1,400,000 $546,207 $4,016,000 $3,300,000 $80,800 $2,231,000 $683,050 $0 $400,000 $2,900,000 $12,933,158 $293,000 $518,000 $409,702 $1,275,000 $3,562,520 $2,222,000 $431,500 $975,000 $1,700,000 $3,731,000 $0 $1,500,000 $0 $5,448,663 $1,036,207 $432,000

Market value of other church‐owned assets

580 100 600 0 150 250 0 0 200 0 105 1,200 48 0 610 0 0 1,000 50 0 60 0 0 2,500 12,000 750 200 0 0 75 50 0 75 0 300 0 0 0 500 100 0

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

0 0 0 0 75 0 0 0 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

9 0 5 5 15 6 0 0 70 0 0 50 132 0 50 6 0 12 0 68 5 0 0 4 35 20 2 0 0 19 1 1 17 0 7 0 32 6 30 20 0

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons engaged in mission

628

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$36,498

$0 $0 $20 $0 $0 $0 $1,050

$367 $0 $241 $0 $290 $50 $0 $3,000 $0 $0 $768 $0 $0 $875 $316 $50 $0 $0 $0 $25 $0 $3,420 $0 $0 $0 $0

$960,467

$10,000 $10,481 $23,108 $9,259 $367 $2,522 $13,671

$36,079 $3,726 $4,895 $0 $22,316 $7,366 $3,240 $12,178 $50 $4,951 $13,291 $4,635 $50 $28,269 $6,401 $6,600 $3,346 $0 $783 $7,590 $21,490 $70,359 $6,614 $14,736 $6,540 $2,926

$1,179,561

$42,445 $10,481 $23,108 $9,259 $4,399 $3,363 $20,506

$36,079 $13,961 $4,895 $7,305 $22,316 $7,366 $6,113 $12,178 $1,738 $4,951 $13,721 $10,023 $1,964 $28,269 $12,346 $19,799 $4,462 $1,885 $2,140 $20,609 $21,490 $70,359 $13,228 $14,736 $6,540 $2,926

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,591 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,971 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $9,000 $0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0 $9,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $32,334

1,190

$0 $421,995 $0 $263,400 $175,027 $45,000 $0 $284,961 $0 $112,825 $735,854 $278,684 $0 $100,395 $77,000 $15,027 $0 $0 $55,642 $255,000 $153,823 $504,164 $92,488 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,123,316 $64,288 $250,000 $37,515 $0 $25,300 $773,527

27b

1,026

$0 $1,482,000 $1,128,073 $528,000 $4,055,700 $700,000 $240,000 $1,710,461 $60,000 $416,515 $741,169 $1,134,412 $0 $4,490,000 $769,000 $3,050,972 $605,500 $49,000 $346,000 $1,690,000 $3,000,000 $5,000,000 $3,844,000 $878,000 $335,000 $0 $0 $20,000,000 $1,905,000 $1,800,000 $490,000 $300,000 $271,000 $1,000,000

ALBANY DISTRICT CHURCHES

222

0 800 550 700 300 55 250 100 0 0 18 45 0 0 362 1,100 0 272 0 1,200 0 0 0 30 0 125 0 600 2,355 300 190 10,030 0 0

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

0 160 13 0 24 0 0 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 415 12 0 12 0 40 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 115 0 20 0 0 0 38

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

0 12 45 0 71 3 12 45 0 0 2 10 0 2 0 21 1 8 0 10 10 5 0 0 24 35 0 11 2 30 16 20 0 4

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

0 1 0 0 49 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 1 0 0 0 1

Other Debt

Debts secured by church physical assets

$86,579

Market value of other church‐owned assets

$1,220,714

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

$18,612,674

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

$127,864,757

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

40,885

Number of persons engaged in mission

TOTAL

629

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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ALBANY DISTRICT CHURCHES

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$0 $0 $0 $1,387 $93 $0 $0 $165 $175 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $897 $1,650 $500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $345 $0 $0 $0 $125 $0 $0 $0 $0 $188 $0 $0 $100 $0 $0

$149 $0 $0

$460 $0 $632 $1,015 $317 $200 $0 $548 $1,723 $0 $92 $0 $0 $0 $506 $0 $2,251 $1,713 $72 $45 $535 $0 $110 $650 $1,794 $193 $0 $0 $0 $224 $0 $0 $194 $0 $1,545 $0 $161

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $24,000 $0 $15,816 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

$1,818 $0 $2,869 $13,155 $1,712 $3,041 $0 $0 $114,769 $740 $7,772 $15,331 $21,125 $25 $8,496 $0 $299,095 $13,719 $202,978 $13,000 $697 $0 $27,768 $7,058 $7,732 $890 $1,358 $6,872 $0 $2,474 $2,811 $0 $562 $425 $28,596 $0 $247 $0 $126,950 $682 $1,435

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$59,192 $25,708 $144,598 $202,325 $56,584 $24,326 $5,628 $77,556 $342,032 $36,200 $60,097 $60,296 $42,668 $49,585 $119,794 $19,215 $533,221 $304,486 $26,010 $157,635 $21,453 $0 $89,960 $139,072 $391,765 $17,224 $15,743 $25,534 $162,277 $118,932 $49,578 $4,795 $118,511 $54,631 $406,597 $46,486 $35,114 $0 $265,539 $20,778 $57,620

Number of Households giving to the local church

33 20 65 138 0 29 12 45 144 16 53 0 41 28 0 0 254 276 17 0 40 0 56 57 105 42 15 0 120 135 30 8 66 20 212 8 46 0 165 27 69

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$63,810 $28,789 $132,579 $245,523 $62,691 $29,910 $4,338 $91,285 $350,962 $31,300 $64,077 $47,193 $118,045 $63,725 $197,351 $32,311 $681,070 $287,404 $28,722 $243,335 $24,615 $0 $108,228 $202,881 $502,799 $24,655 $35,974 $49,582 $135,783 $103,847 $37,222 $36,736 $130,370 $69,451 $381,742 $26,085 $63,072 $2 $373,661 $16,344 $59,326

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$3,725 $300 $962 $6,936 $965 $25 $0 $0 $16,037 $1,200 $175 $0 $5,377 $616 $10,813 $0 $37,000 $5,592 $793 $72,544 $372 $0 $0 $5,371 $8,849 $650 $187 $0 $1,500 $0 $200 $1,025 $4,643 $3,000 $9,277 $4,000 $2,590 $0 $3,694 $0 $0

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$1,000 $0 $0 $1,645 $125 $50 $0 $0 $1,905 $0 $0 $0 $750 $0 $516 $0 $0 $250 $400 $525 $0 $0 $0 $700 $1,000 $200 $125 $0 $1,000 $186 $0 $0 $5,029 $0 $9,850 $0 $0 $0 $1,769 $0 $0

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

630

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$136,198

$0 $0 $760 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $75,862 $0 $0 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,900 $0 $8,860

$1,750,406

$37,918 $4,208 $7,998 $0 $25,182 $3,676 $404 $6,019 $0 $0 $0 $5,875 $0 $19,314 $5,861 $7,097 $195 $0 $395 $18,905 $35,330 $189,817 $1,607 $0 $975 $1,450 $0 $150,000 $12,826 $267,329 $3,977 $5,000 $300 $2,546

40 $285 $0 $0 $0 $767 $631 $179 $73 $0 $0 $427 $0 $0 $301 $216 $239 $95 $0 $0 $1,059 $560 $423 $45 $0 $206 $0

$243,623 $65,404 $41,547 $47,929 $160,009 $178,044 $35,193 $79,332 $9,405 $27,507 $78,726 $75,283 $7,046 $174,062 $89,877 $140,692 $9,314 $8,852 $12,914 $150,799 $162,512 $639,824 $49,780 $312,381 $52,229 $19,420 $0 $319,367 $74,782 $176,471 $49,602 $17,205 $23,891 $150,134

$298,432

95 20 31 22 131 31 35 49 15 50 0 50 10 95 49 57 14 12 15 179 0 295 33 110 36 11 0 65 53 133 27 25 26 63

$35,206

$245,999 $99,669 $49,663 $54,722 $166,260 $57,022 $38,580 $95,165 $9,724 $30,928 $83,576 $71,120 $13,813 $176,952 $68,920 $135,852 $57,343 $77,248 $11,949 $148,665 $169,714 $483,078 $78,049 $55,030 $65,990 $25,954 $2 $299,764 $72,069 $236,893 $68,602 $44,592 $30,148 $154,629

ALBANY DISTRICT CHURCHES $0 $0 $0 $0 $327 $35 $0 $80 $0 $0 $377 $0 $0 $0 $15 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $90 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $75 $6,624

$0 $0 $1,781 $0 $0 $15 $350

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$0 $1,399 $3,296 $0 $893 $2,160 $80 $7,800 $0 $0 $0 $1,760 $75 $400 $0 $0 $180 $50 $0 $3,593 $486 $55,005 $2,000 $0 $1,169 $125 $0 $3,500 $0 $4,649 $0 $0 $500 $894

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

$0 $0 $587 $0 $1,426 $0 $0 $2,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,048 $0 $0 $225 $195 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,200 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

Number of Households giving to the local church

$8,071,921

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

4,229

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$8,664,479

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$22,781

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

TOTAL

631

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 075208 075243 075287 075447 076464 075460 075482 075505 075301 075584 075527 075540 075562 029884 075254 075642 075516 075345 075607 075653 075493 076236 075664 077003 077047 076351 077060 075766 075367 075846 075881 075904 036195 076921 075961 075983 076008 076021 076043 076065 077127

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

0 0 0 3 2 0 0 6 4 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

BINGHAMTON DISTRICT CHURCHES

17 77 45 55 14 6 0 3 25 37 18 0 0 0 0 160 0 0 100 5 0 30 0 49 0 5 60 0 0 12 4 38 0 0 20 28 2 3 4 20 26

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

12 25 0 0 0 6 0 0 2 10 0 0 73 1 2 11 0 0 0 21 0 21 0 25 0 0 0 159 0 0 0 4 0 0 18 3 0 6 2 0 1

Number of other constituents

0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 15 3 0 0 0 1 11 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 2 0 0 1 0

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

46 45 70 20 50 29 50 33 30 189 139 30 65 44 19 194 10 92 37 16 18 33 44 88 8 30 26 84 50 27 26 32 22 35 52 45 15 26 65 30 25

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

254 89 193 66 144 61 420 111 94 1,002 842 128 221 428 73 749 27 471 273 50 92 37 109 267 44 62 135 317 154 28 36 94 33 50 188 109 61 69 221 219 142

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

6 4 4 0 2 0 3 1 1 22 8 1 1 0 3 9 0 7 6 2 2 0 1 1 1 5 0 6 4 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 3

Total Professing Members at close of this year

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0

Removed by death

4 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 2 0 1 3 4 11 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

0 3 4 1 0 0 0 6 5 15 2 0 4 0 2 3 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 12 2 0 4 0 10 0 0 1 0 58 0 0

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

266 90 195 65 146 62 423 107 91 1,006 858 129 216 425 70 761 27 463 288 50 94 37 110 270 45 67 135 319 150 26 44 92 36 40 188 107 61 76 168 222 145

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

APALACHIN FIRST BARTON BOULEVARD BINGHAMTON BROOKVALE CALVARY VESTAL CAMPVILLE CANDOR MCKENDREE CASTLE CREEK CENTENARY‐CHENANGO ST CENTRAL ENDICOTT CHENANGO BRIDGE CHOCONUT CENTER CONKLIN FORKS DEPOSIT EAST BERKSHIRE ENDWELL FAIRFIELD FAIRVIEW BINGHAMTON FIRST ENDICOTT FLEMINGVILLE GERMANY HILL GIBSON CORNERS GLEN CASTLE GREENE HALE EDDY HALSEY VALLEY HARPURSVILLE HAWLEYTON HIGH STREET JENKSVILLE KILLAWOG KIRKWOOD LAO AMERICAN LAO GOOD NEWS LITCHFIELD, PA LITTLE MEADOWS APALACHIN LOCKWOOD LOUNSBERRY MAINE FED MARATHON MCCLURE

632

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 076087 076101 076145 076167 077286 077138 075403 077388 076225 076511 076305 075868 076340 076362 075425 076407 076442 076486 076500 076544 075391 076566 076588 076635 076431 076624 077787

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

153

15,586

3,721

104

1,038

2,431

0 0 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

6 17 25 0 44 23 48 33 164 24 62 0 1 10 20 56 180 336 0 260 8 0 0 171 5 0 75

0 0 25 0 32 4 8 0 127 22 14 6 11 0 22 14 3 93 52 203 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

257

0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 6 0 0 3 3 3 10 4 6 0 0 0 3 0 0 4

BINGHAMTON DISTRICT CHURCHES

15,712

25 65 69 87 40 16 86 26 158 43 19 121 19 45 77 29 100 220 65 164 17 27 10 80 34 0 90

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

61 239 150 312 177 36 341 76 936 278 78 460 97 2 863 113 289 809 335 598 21 58 34 386 173 0 501

Number of other constituents

0 3 3 4 3 0 5 1 4 4 0 6 1 0 9 3 3 10 4 6 0 0 0 10 3 0 3

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 3 2 46 1

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 0 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 2 4 16 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by death

3 0 1 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

1 0 3 1 1 0 4 0 12 0 10 18 2 0 3 8 16 17 1 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

57 242 226 315 177 36 339 75 926 288 70 452 96 2 870 108 283 813 338 588 21 56 34 396 178 51 505

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

NANTICOKE NEWARK VALLEY NICHOLS NIMMONSBURG NORTH FENTON NORTH SANFORD OGDEN HILLCREST OUAQUAGA OWEGO PARK TERRACE COMM SANITARIA SPRINGS SARAH JANE JOHNSON MEMORIAL SMITHBORO SPENCER FED TABERNACLE BINGHAMTON TIOGA CENTER UNION CENTER VESTAL VESTAL CENTER WAVERLY WESLEY ENDICOTT WEST CHENANGO WESTOVER WHITNEY POINT WHITTEMORE HILL WILLET WINDSOR

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

200

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

TOTAL

633

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

BINGHAMTON DISTRICT CHURCHES APALACHIN FIRST BARTON BOULEVARD BINGHAMTON BROOKVALE CALVARY VESTAL CAMPVILLE CANDOR MCKENDREE CASTLE CREEK CENTENARY‐CHENANGO ST CENTRAL ENDICOTT CHENANGO BRIDGE CHOCONUT CENTER CONKLIN FORKS DEPOSIT EAST BERKSHIRE ENDWELL FAIRFIELD FAIRVIEW BINGHAMTON FIRST ENDICOTT FLEMINGVILLE GERMANY HILL GIBSON CORNERS GLEN CASTLE GREENE HALE EDDY HALSEY VALLEY HARPURSVILLE HAWLEYTON HIGH STREET JENKSVILLE KILLAWOG KIRKWOOD LAO AMERICAN LAO GOOD NEWS LITCHFIELD, PA LITTLE MEADOWS APALACHIN LOCKWOOD LOUNSBERRY MAINE FED MARATHON MCCLURE

27a

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

24 0 0 0 0 13 12 7 0 85 40 15 0 0 0 70 0 18 0 0 0 0 3 14 0 7 12 25 75 0 0 12 13 18 12 7 5 9 20 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 18 79 0 0 0 33 18 0 0 0 9 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 1 4 0 3 2 0 0 0 5 2 1 0 1 0 3 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 2 1 1 0 1 1 5 0 0 4 0 0

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

3 4 4 2 0 2 0 3 0 1 7 1 3 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 2 12 2 2 1 0 2 0 1 0

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

2 2 3 0 3 0 0 2 0 5 4 0 4 5 0 4 0 8 2 0 0 2 1 4 0 3 0 7 0 2 1 1 15 25 2 0 0 2 0 2 0

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

31 36 0 31 10 0 50 48 0 0 27 0 20 8 0 106 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 52 0 2 0 70 0 24 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

6 14 17 10 12 0 0 8 0 54 26 6 18 0 0 20 0 40 10 1 3 0 8 44 0 9 0 25 10 18 5 6 31 25 0 4 1 6 12 10 0

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

30 36 51 49 26 13 30 16 28 17 110 9 23 5 0 65 0 141 35 15 0 17 31 75 0 20 10 45 0 29 12 12 15 0 17 17 2 16 40 26 0

Total Christian formation participants

25 12 38 8 15 12 0 8 25 0 25 6 12 5 0 30 0 65 32 14 0 11 31 28 0 15 10 20 0 10 9 8 2 0 12 10 0 13 16 14 0

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

1 10 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

0 4 4 28 5 1 20 8 3 17 26 0 6 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 2 0 15 0 4 0 1 6 0 0 3 0 1 8 0 0

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

4 10 9 9 6 0 10 0 0 0 34 3 5 0 0 35 0 34 3 1 0 6 0 36 0 3 0 10 0 15 3 3 7 0 5 4 2 2 16 12 0

634

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 076087 076101 076145 076167 077286 077138 075403 077388 076225 076511 076305 075868 076340 076362 075425 076407 076442 076486 076500 076544 075391 076566 076588 076635 076431 076624 077787

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

BINGHAMTON DISTRICT CHURCHES NANTICOKE NEWARK VALLEY NICHOLS NIMMONSBURG NORTH FENTON NORTH SANFORD OGDEN HILLCREST OUAQUAGA OWEGO PARK TERRACE COMM SANITARIA SPRINGS SARAH JANE JOHNSON MEMORIAL SMITHBORO SPENCER FED TABERNACLE BINGHAMTON TIOGA CENTER UNION CENTER VESTAL VESTAL CENTER WAVERLY WESLEY ENDICOTT WEST CHENANGO WESTOVER WHITNEY POINT WHITTEMORE HILL WILLET WINDSOR TOTAL

27a

147

1,224

2,420

907

1,130

177

120

209

786

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

392

9 0 0 14 18 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 13 0 142 11 6 0 0 0 6 15 0 15

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 10

Membership in United Methodist Women

1 2 2 1 0 0 7 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 3

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 2 5 2 1 0 4 0 1 0 1 3 1 0 6 0 1 10 2 5 0 2 0 5 0 0 1

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

2 3 1 0 0 1 3 0 8 2 2 3 0 2 2 0 6 12 2 5 0 1 1 4 0 0 6

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

19 6 0 44 13 0 21 0 64 0 0 0 0 5 0 25 0 94 32 45 0 0 0 50 3 0 34

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

14 16 14 6 0 4 34 0 62 10 3 23 0 12 9 4 62 93 5 35 0 3 0 21 0 0 18

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

9 19 70 20 13 8 50 4 82 18 23 224 2 23 113 12 62 298 40 90 0 26 7 64 12 0 48

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

9 7 46 0 10 0 26 4 36 12 6 57 0 15 86 4 45 171 24 40 0 21 7 35 12 0 10

Total Christian formation participants

0 0 3 6 0 1 2 0 0 1 2 29 0 0 7 0 0 10 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 6

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

0 2 0 8 0 2 12 0 8 0 2 61 0 5 13 5 7 57 1 6 0 0 0 9 0 0 7

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

0 10 21 6 3 5 10 0 38 5 13 77 2 3 7 3 10 60 15 32 0 5 0 20 0 0 25

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

657

635

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

27b

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $85 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $675 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $314 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $300 $0 $0 $0

BINGHAMTON DISTRICT CHURCHES

$16,539 $3,428 $6,300 $4,135 $0 $3,024 $6,379 $6,871 $1,441 $46,078 $12,000 $6,234 $6,973 $0 $1,568 $44,410 $1,168 $15,910 $0 $2,324 $3,801 $2,646 $6,112 $15,825 $539 $1,528 $3,966 $17,450 $12,142 $1,436 $3,171 $7,036 $0 $350 $4,318 $5,338 $1,096 $3,217 $2,945 $6,839 $3,541

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

$16,539 $3,428 $18,735 $4,135 $14,818 $3,024 $12,757 $6,871 $6,832 $45,978 $25,126 $6,234 $6,973 $9,887 $1,568 $44,410 $1,168 $21,310 $15,613 $2,324 $3,801 $2,980 $6,112 $15,825 $939 $1,528 $3,966 $17,450 $12,142 $1,436 $3,171 $7,036 $0 $1,580 $4,318 $5,338 $1,096 $5,464 $5,658 $6,839 $3,541

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

$0 $0 $0 $0 $10,121 $0 $5,262 $0 $0 $13,280 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $161,170 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,167

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,322 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Other Debt

$119,871 $10,000 $235,000 $50,000 $5,585 $0 $78,133 $90,000 $218,333 $630,691 $134,800 $140,000 $16,240 $70,000 $0 $340,694 $4,060 $0 $16,000 $120,000 $45,043 $0 $18,000 $8,000 $0 $5,500 $45,141 $78,743 $778,885 $0 $0 $176,485 $0 $0 $55,770 $21,682 $50,000 $33,873 $214,900 $0 $8,193

Debts secured by church physical assets

$1,147,000 $55,000 $5,563,600 $450,000 $3,652 $707,415 $1,356,000 $1,500,000 $3,498,500 $7,750,000 $1,469,000 $55,600 $1,177,000 $225,000 $89,000 $3,000,000 $85,000 $3,120,000 $980,000 $397,500 $200,000 $257,000 $450,000 $700,000 $96,000 $45,000 $7,305,000 $1,500,000 $2,052,000 $519,053 $201,000 $253,799 $0 $0 $1,312,000 $403,000 $101,500 $766,000 $787,500 $239,000 $309,000

Market value of other church‐owned assets

400 50 1,500 56 350 0 0 1,000 1,494 8,641 25 0 0 68 0 450 0 260 1,600 750 6 0 2,100 0 0 45 0 0 65 150 65 136 0 5 0 150 0 0 2,420 12 0

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 26 0 0 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 50 0 0

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

12 25 30 0 10 0 0 10 0 64 50 0 5 8 0 48 0 40 42 9 0 0 14 5 0 3 15 5 0 0 0 65 0 5 0 10 2 0 20 14 12

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons engaged in mission

636

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 076087 076101 076145 076167 077286 077138 075403 077388 076225 076511 076305 075868 076340 076362 075425 076407 076442 076486 076500 076544 075391 076566 076588 076635 076431 076624 077787

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$7,776

$0 $25 $0 $0 $0 $0 $437 $0 $436 $250 $0 $2,100 $0 $0 $1,267 $0 $0 $0 $0 $865 $0 $0 $0 $302 $25 $0 $695

$554,088

$3,190 $14,297 $50 $17,758 $8,998 $1,738 $13,011 $3,864 $39,409 $2,400 $2,913 $21,700 $5,144 $500 $0 $6,920 $6,000 $59,655 $15,263 $25,094 $2,342 $2,214 $0 $1,423 $2,751 $495 $8,881

$755,462

$3,190 $19,063 $13,233 $21,957 $8,998 $1,738 $18,067 $3,864 $39,409 $13,598 $2,913 $26,218 $5,144 $0 $27,325 $6,920 $21,200 $59,655 $15,263 $25,094 $2,342 $2,214 $4,323 $14,672 $2,751 $989 $17,372

$1,400 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,056 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

271

$42,500 $70,000 $2,500 $73,000 $35,870 $5,000 $200,000 $17,497 $300,486 $71,000 $22,482 $70,000 $0 $0 $30,000 $0 $39,120 $285,870 $102,887 $255,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $42,976 $0 $630,000

27b

825

$192,300 $500,000 $1,156,000 $2,408,000 $755,000 $250,000 $550,000 $453,000 $3,900,000 $2,116,400 $300,000 $8,170,000 $654,000 $331,000 $2,000,000 $1,730,000 $809,300 $4,739,000 $500,000 $5,500,000 $454,000 $477,900 $150,000 $1,062,800 $526,200 $146,000 $1,480,000

BINGHAMTON DISTRICT CHURCHES

0 110 1,089 0 0 23 0 200 497 550 120 0 40 0 120 850 60 0 0 300 0 0 0 720 1,000 0 1,300

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

0 45 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

0 7 12 1 27 16 17 10 40 15 0 0 3 0 20 10 6 90 0 2 0 5 2 12 7 0 0

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 0 15 0 0 0 0 6 0 0

Other Debt

Debts secured by church physical assets

$201,456

Market value of other church‐owned assets

$1,322

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

$6,115,810

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

$91,437,019

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

28,777

Number of persons engaged in mission

TOTAL

637

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

46 $7,540 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,500 $0 $2,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

BINGHAMTON DISTRICT CHURCHES

$7,365 $2,360 $679,625 $2,436 $6,251 $3,186 $0 $5,363 $8,940 $23,671 $35,067 $128,972 $34,512 $355 $1,225 $44,711 $3,250 $5,735 $0 $3,172 $3,436 $0 $241,442 $4,502 $2,500 $550 $20 $10,662 $1,037 $2,665 $0 $895 $0 $200 $2,234 $2,135 $0 $350 $7,076 $490 $105

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$121,600 $30,872 $101,672 $45,574 $101,333 $37,806 $100,946 $40,722 $37,216 $308,792 $167,778 $54,804 $72,226 $49,990 $18,004 $322,762 $10,618 $124,393 $59,790 $22,712 $29,705 $28,837 $53,336 $117,706 $6,782 $64,519 $21,035 $123,567 $65,130 $22,638 $24,800 $48,656 $16,500 $1,600 $48,424 $41,986 $11,548 $38,441 $49,600 $42,750 $27,202

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

56 29 40 13 54 39 57 28 0 223 121 0 44 28 18 262 7 76 0 17 17 24 40 88 5 26 0 64 61 20 20 21 22 12 37 33 14 17 28 58 35

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$179,896 $31,649 $156,212 $75,886 $103,449 $37,640 $128,996 $66,920 $48,886 $323,867 $194,776 $45,442 $116,898 $54,388 $38,572 $393,976 $12,075 $150,535 $67,010 $32,516 $36,813 $31,270 $60,567 $125,784 $7,588 $24,798 $44,793 $135,842 $133,576 $16,754 $17,172 $45,949 $25,920 $16,200 $51,928 $34,428 $13,616 $38,907 $112,330 $34,627 $28,711

Number of Households giving to the local church

$182 $0 $0 $0 $62 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,788 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50 $125 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $326 $0 $0 $20 $0 $0 $180 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $75 $0 $0

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$1,200 $5,712 $0 $400 $1,210 $1,154 $4,800 $0 $0 $2,550 $8,048 $3,003 $3,144 $0 $6,175 $11,889 $899 $540 $0 $2,327 $648 $10,190 $2,400 $2,014 $0 $2,200 $250 $1,345 $0 $639 $1,921 $793 $0 $0 $3,195 $950 $250 $2,528 $0 $0 $0

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $160 $0 $0 $1,100 $306 $0 $580 $0 $0 $9,368 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,100 $157 $0 $0 $4,938 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,750 $500 $0 $2,010 $0 $0 $0

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$0 $0 $0 $0 $130 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,774 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $925 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,791 $0

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

638

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 076087 076101 076145 076167 077286 077138 075403 077388 076225 076511 076305 075868 076340 076362 075425 076407 076442 076486 076500 076544 075391 076566 076588 076635 076431 076624 077787

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$54,899

$0 $0 $0 $2,250 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,999 $0 $0 $15,110 $0 $0 $0 $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$1,751,849

$2,720 $16,869 $8,271 $7,832 $5,630 $744 $14,344 $53 $27,957 $3,836 $0 $14,158 $170 $3,095 $37,815 $607 $69,933 $121,081 $29,466 $101,000 $0 $50 $0 $3,788 $5,732 $40 $163

$29,278 $133,924 $82,766 $130,987 $59,448 $15,531 $145,340 $32,775 $287,754 $81,883 $19,682 $99,928 $33,817 $58,218 $180,782 $54,203 $157,306 $429,833 $109,860 $163,847 $36,624 $26,537 $19,700 $112,395 $27,153 $1,427 $101,134

$165,802

20 81 64 46 48 12 83 0 165 43 10 91 25 22 106 42 45 333 72 200 15 17 0 0 27 4 49

$28,268

$37,814 $137,845 $93,917 $171,709 $75,878 $15,767 $166,555 $38,469 $265,071 $73,177 $23,510 $235,774 $39,774 $36,885 $186,883 $70,933 $182,598 $413,605 $153,236 $205,208 $25,999 $31,625 $28,523 $114,695 $25,558 $11,867 $120,979

BINGHAMTON DISTRICT CHURCHES

$13,851

$0 $193 $0 $25 $260 $0 $393 $69 $176 $0 $0 $197 $0 $0 $232 $70 $0 $0 $355 $105 $0 $0 $0 $140 $87 $30 $0

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$500 $247 $0 $1,327 $1,386 $1,100 $1,419 $1,143 $1,498 $0 $275 $1,200 $513 $3,641 $350 $643 $34,893 $12,404 $382 $7,176 $0 $956 $0 $3,563 $3,019 $5,793 $0

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

$90 $575 $0 $0 $0 $0 $507 $0 $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $67 $0 $0 $505 $0 $0 $1,755 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $800 $0 $0

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$0 $0 $0 $0 $157 $0 $180 $0 $10 $0 $0 $314 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,245 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $300 $0 $25 $0

Number of Households giving to the local church

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$5,346,504

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$6,281,016 3,374

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$5,140

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

TOTAL

639

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 087684 150547 087707 087673 087718 087742 087764 150684 087786 087968 150707 087800 087844 087866 088245 087902 087877 150800 150844 035511 087946 150924 088531 035533 087913 088006 088028 088041 088108 088063 088085 035635 151006 151041 088267 035670 088198 151085 151108 088360 035794

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0

CORNERSTONE DISTRICT CHURCHES

16 28 753 0 0 0 30 5 0 0 0 6 481 40 35 0 0 0 0 10 25 45 60 14 0 0 0 65 30 85 118 0 3 0 0 8 0 0 0 95 32

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

0 1 4 0 0 0 95 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 76 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 27 0 0 0 2 40 51 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 64 0

Number of other constituents

0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 4 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 0 3 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 4

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

25 26 485 11 35 45 68 36 42 25 30 22 87 30 107 70 12 45 33 24 34 33 125 57 15 65 15 100 30 96 138 35 32 52 20 28 8 35 28 48 106

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

123 141 948 60 85 20 375 81 122 84 31 48 367 53 359 125 40 250 108 109 125 146 275 184 42 148 7 194 97 301 333 76 91 206 32 87 27 52 46 130 303

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

4 4 3 1 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 6 1 11 5 0 3 0 1 3 0 2 1 0 4 0 1 2 2 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 2

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0

Removed by death

0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 70 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 2 0 3 0 4 0 0 2 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 3 6 4

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

127 146 941 61 87 22 374 80 122 86 31 51 372 50 366 133 40 253 106 108 128 146 273 186 42 149 7 189 170 303 336 76 114 203 32 87 27 54 45 126 302

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

ASHVILLE BELFAST BEMUS POINT BLOCKVILLE BROCTON TRI‐CHURCH PARISH BUSTI FED CAMP STREET CANEADEA CATTARAUGUS CELORON CENTERVILLE CHARLOTTE CENTER CHAUTAUQUA HURLBUT MEMORIAL CHERRY CREEK‐LEON CHRIST FIRST CLYMER CONEWANGO VALLEY CUBA DELEVAN DEWITTVILLE‐HARTFIELD DUNKIRK EAST OTTO EAST RANDOLPH EDWARDS CHAPEL ELLINGTON FALCONER FENTONVILLE FINDLEY LAKE FORESTVILLE FREDONIA FIRST FREWSBURG TRINITY FREWSBURG WHEELER HILL FRIENDS IN CHRIST FRIENDSHIP GERRY GREAT VALLEY HAMLET HINSDALE ISCHUA FEDERATED KENNEDY KIDDER MEMORIAL

640

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 151187 088405 036537 151201 088440 151223 035852 088451 088438 036127 087811 088473 151267 151303 088484 088507 088121 035750 088542 151440 151484 088586 088143 088644 088165 089876 036058 088495 087731 036971 088768

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

186

133

10,823

4,052

592

3,007

0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0

15 137 28 0 0 16 8 0 17 0 20 0 200 40 0 60 0 0 15 20 0 35 20 200 0 0 0 18 0 44 130

CORNERSTONE DISTRICT CHURCHES

11,068

0 29 23 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 75 0 0 38 0 0 1 17 0 0 20 5 0 0 0 0 0 3 1

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

0 1 2 0 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 3 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 1

Number of other constituents

20 52 80 21 97 20 10 77 28 21 55 19 155 96 9 171 33 16 50 65 25 75 32 201 43 35 20 35 17 25 91

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

35 192 183 54 159 39 32 265 63 71 127 58 585 181 57 351 26 25 165 381 65 170 109 207 102 31 20 84 35 186 334

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

2 4 3 0 3 3 1 6 2 2 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 6 3 0 4 4 1 2 1 0 2 0 2 1

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 6 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 0

Removed by death

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 16 0 2 38 7

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 0 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

37 197 180 54 155 41 33 276 66 73 128 58 590 176 57 363 26 25 172 384 65 172 120 208 106 35 36 82 37 226 339

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

KNAPP CREEK TRINITY LAKEWOOD LAONA EMMANUEL LIMESTONE LITTLE VALLEY FIRST MACHIAS MAGNOLIA MAYVILLE NAPOLI NEW BEGINNINGS FELLOWSHIP NORTH CLYMER NORTH HARMONY OLEAN CHRIST OLEAN TRINITY OPEN MEADOWS PANAMA PERRYSBURG‐DAYTON PLEASANT VALLEY RIPLEY RIVERS EDGE RUSHFORD SALAMANCA SHERIDAN SINCLAIRVILLE PARK SOUTH DAYTON SOUTH RIPLEY STEAMBURG WATTS FLATS WESLEY WEST VALLEY ST PAULS WESTFIELD FIRST

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

TOTAL

641

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

CORNERSTONE DISTRICT CHURCHES ASHVILLE BELFAST BEMUS POINT BLOCKVILLE BROCTON TRI‐CHURCH PARISH BUSTI FED CAMP STREET CANEADEA CATTARAUGUS CELORON CENTERVILLE CHARLOTTE CENTER CHAUTAUQUA HURLBUT MEMORIAL CHERRY CREEK‐LEON CHRIST FIRST CLYMER CONEWANGO VALLEY CUBA DELEVAN DEWITTVILLE‐HARTFIELD DUNKIRK EAST OTTO EAST RANDOLPH EDWARDS CHAPEL ELLINGTON FALCONER FENTONVILLE FINDLEY LAKE FORESTVILLE FREDONIA FIRST FREWSBURG TRINITY FREWSBURG WHEELER HILL FRIENDS IN CHRIST FRIENDSHIP GERRY GREAT VALLEY HAMLET HINSDALE ISCHUA FEDERATED KENNEDY KIDDER MEMORIAL

27a

0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

12 6 26 0 0 0 0 0 14 3 0 0 0 0 120 15 0 13 0 0 1 10 20 0 20 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 8 20 6 0 0 14 0 13 0

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

2 0 36 1 0 0 2 0 2 1 0 2 2 0 4 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 8 6 0 0 0 3 1 4 5 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

2 1 9 0 2 4 4 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 4 1 0 0 0 9 1 5 4 1 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 1

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

0 1 12 0 0 0 9 3 1 1 0 0 4 0 5 5 0 3 1 1 1 5 8 4 0 1 0 5 0 8 7 3 0 1 0 2 0 1 2 4 4

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

10 0 168 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 1 0 0 20 6 105 0 15 0 0 0 40 80 62 0 0 0 48 16 0 50 0 3 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 62

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

8 0 162 0 0 0 44 0 10 5 0 6 15 17 21 20 0 12 6 7 5 30 70 35 0 17 0 54 10 30 51 26 17 5 0 18 0 5 13 20 20

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

29 13 561 10 12 0 76 32 33 24 0 10 29 29 69 20 0 19 14 1 9 46 104 56 0 17 0 122 10 89 129 28 51 10 8 31 0 55 21 37 53

Total Christian formation participants

25 10 226 10 12 0 30 10 12 12 0 10 10 14 43 20 0 5 0 0 6 12 24 26 0 17 0 59 0 60 29 17 33 0 8 24 0 0 11 22 23

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

0 0 66 0 0 0 4 0 1 3 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 10 10 0 0 0 12 0 10 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

0 0 105 0 0 0 10 0 2 2 0 0 7 0 13 0 0 7 0 0 0 4 26 8 0 0 0 25 0 8 75 5 6 0 0 3 0 50 0 4 9

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

4 3 164 0 0 0 32 22 18 7 0 0 7 15 13 0 0 7 14 0 3 25 44 12 0 0 0 26 10 11 25 6 6 10 0 4 0 5 6 11 21

642

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

CORNERSTONE DISTRICT CHURCHES KNAPP CREEK TRINITY LAKEWOOD LAONA EMMANUEL LIMESTONE LITTLE VALLEY FIRST MACHIAS MAGNOLIA MAYVILLE NAPOLI NEW BEGINNINGS FELLOWSHIP NORTH CLYMER NORTH HARMONY OLEAN CHRIST OLEAN TRINITY OPEN MEADOWS PANAMA PERRYSBURG‐DAYTON PLEASANT VALLEY RIPLEY RIVERS EDGE RUSHFORD SALAMANCA SHERIDAN SINCLAIRVILLE PARK SOUTH DAYTON SOUTH RIPLEY STEAMBURG WATTS FLATS WESLEY WEST VALLEY ST PAULS WESTFIELD FIRST TOTAL

27a

252

1,480

3,337

1,269

1,448

192

128

129

485

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

642

0 21 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 9 0 9 0 0 29 0 19 29

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 0 4 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 17 0 0 0 0 0 3 2

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 4 1 1 4 1 0 4 1 2 3 0 2 0 0 8 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 14 0 0 0 1 1 5 3

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

0 4 5 0 4 1 1 5 3 1 3 1 8 6 0 10 0 0 2 4 2 2 2 12 2 1 0 2 1 2 6

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

0 62 35 0 50 0 0 22 22 0 0 0 170 6 0 90 0 0 17 15 0 0 0 70 10 0 0 25 0 72 46

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

0 13 25 0 29 0 3 20 12 10 14 2 50 31 0 55 0 0 10 25 15 22 2 95 10 12 0 22 2 10 21

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

10 22 53 12 78 34 4 33 76 0 25 0 151 59 0 214 0 0 42 44 15 13 17 360 24 0 0 23 14 57 100

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

10 14 30 12 22 15 4 15 43 0 14 0 52 30 0 108 0 0 10 16 12 0 9 140 5 0 0 17 10 17 55

Total Christian formation participants

0 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 26 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 50 0 0 0 0 0 2 2

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

0 4 2 0 25 15 0 10 2 0 8 0 35 14 0 40 0 0 8 10 0 6 2 75 6 0 0 0 1 2 8

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

0 4 15 0 29 4 0 8 31 0 3 0 44 15 0 40 0 0 22 15 3 7 4 95 13 0 0 6 3 36 35

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

963

643

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

27b

$0 $0 $2,000 $0 $25 $614 $0 $20 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,880 $0 $1,055 $4,893 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $173 $230

CORNERSTONE DISTRICT CHURCHES

$8,053 $0 $62,999 $1,247 $6,280 $0 $0 $5,787 $12,816 $1,000 $2,143 $3,112 $22,730 $0 $20,000 $10,599 $1,481 $12,697 $5,636 $5,331 $514 $5,249 $26,949 $12,746 $2,378 $10,941 $0 $8,497 $6,728 $32,698 $24,035 $918 $10,609 $0 $7,209 $4,399 $990 $4,213 $0 $10,794 $8,247

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

$8,053 $11,211 $108,414 $1,870 $6,280 $3,601 $14,811 $5,787 $12,816 $4,976 $2,143 $3,112 $26,430 $8,656 $34,468 $10,599 $1,481 $12,697 $5,636 $5,331 $6,169 $5,249 $26,949 $12,746 $2,378 $10,941 $930 $14,566 $6,728 $32,698 $24,035 $2,204 $10,609 $7,678 $7,209 $4,399 $990 $4,634 $1,646 $10,794 $19,073

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $27,289 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

$0 $0 $3,026,130 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $42,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Other Debt

$32,261 $47,916 $618,269 $16,094 $138,730 $84,000 $70,000 $0 $106,514 $98,500 $0 $7,429 $709,700 $0 $9,000,000 $150,000 $8,000 $283,421 $63,750 $0 $200,000 $252,424 $93,475 $35,337 $5,000 $310,000 $5,301 $0 $30,000 $942,547 $89,500 $0 $61,112 $90,747 $52,000 $25,500 $40,000 $43,021 $50,000 $22,000 $37,525

Debts secured by church physical assets

$583,500 $517,400 $11,234,313 $258,500 $10,000 $416,300 $2,200,000 $175,500 $1,760,350 $374,000 $329,000 $205,000 $2,112,700 $575,000 $5,578,000 $711,200 $50,000 $1,310,100 $381,000 $533,000 $2,070,278 $156,500 $1,286,283 $2,118,000 $300,000 $1,074,000 $250,000 $1,161,500 $778,000 $9,071,662 $554,000 $525,730 $90,500 $389,594 $267,155 $148,500 $190,000 $726,157 $300,000 $301,000 $2,352,348

Market value of other church‐owned assets

3,000 160 51 0 20 0 30 300 260 0 200 0 745 85 250 70 0 100 0 0 550 260 322 462 0 1,250 0 70 30 15 147 0 210 0 0 0 0 0 0 206 0

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 75 0 0 0 14 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

0 0 21 0 2 0 10 0 7 0 30 4 37 6 8 0 0 4 0 3 6 5 14 0 0 0 0 60 3 2 13 0 15 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 10

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

0 5 167 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Number of persons engaged in mission

644

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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$20,548

$1,082 $0 $2,225 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,051 $0 $0 $0 $0 $515 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,785

$642,158

$3,404 $14,296 $12,409 $3,105 $16,673 $2,755 $1,640 $6,011 $6,089 $9,620 $8,734 $2,067 $44,311 $7,362 $1,606 $33,137 $2,815 $1,993 $7,370 $7,997 $4,449 $12,960 $0 $31,988 $2,512 $3,048 $2,202 $2,701 $3,441 $5,800 $19,638

$830,299

$3,404 $14,296 $12,409 $3,105 $16,673 $2,755 $1,640 $16,031 $6,089 $11,164 $8,734 $2,067 $46,549 $20,564 $1,606 $33,137 $2,815 $1,993 $7,370 $7,997 $5,339 $11,629 $9,899 $31,988 $6,875 $3,048 $2,746 $2,701 $3,441 $11,600 $19,638

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

614

$0 $379,825 $36,245 $4,591 $225,072 $8,273 $5,000 $250,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $680,196 $174,000 $28,895 $10,000 $15,000 $0 $2,000 $329,000 $0 $0 $285,750 $69,868 $15,340 $20,921 $75,000 $0 $26,000 $137,073 $355,000

27b

502

$250,000 $4,669,328 $525,400 $230,000 $2,600,000 $217,000 $175,000 $680,000 $473,000 $380,000 $2,302,000 $101,000 $2,690,000 $1,325,000 $1,120,000 $1,687,750 $325,000 $50,000 $262,500 $180,000 $355,200 $2,000,000 $440,440 $887,116 $765,477 $243,000 $200,000 $200,000 $60,000 $299,000 $2,125,000

CORNERSTONE DISTRICT CHURCHES

207

0 128 0 0 1,500 400 0 4 0 0 0 0 2,341 75 0 150 0 0 190 200 0 0 0 200 0 0 0 13 156 176 1,575

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0 85 0 0 0 0 70 0 0 0 10 0 0 175

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

5 6 6 0 20 6 0 2 4 0 0 0 31 20 2 24 5 0 16 0 0 0 0 28 2 0 0 7 0 20 35

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Other Debt

Debts secured by church physical assets

$30,289

Market value of other church‐owned assets

$3,068,130

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

$16,953,122

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

$81,244,281

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

15,901

Number of persons engaged in mission

TOTAL

645

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$7,767 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $287,965 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,777 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

CORNERSTONE DISTRICT CHURCHES

$871 $743 $379,660 $0 $9,673 $0 $345 $0 $3,030 $4,525 $0 $3,561 $36,168 $1,200 $104,436 $98,402 $0 $3,760 $0 $410 $14,421 $0 $50,104 $21,697 $0 $11,023 $0 $20,210 $5,703 $3,604 $305 $1,230 $6,728 $1,547 $3,319 $15,989 $275 $300 $0 $15,426 $14,131

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$45,305 $55,391 $746,599 $10,505 $39,166 $29,000 $104,842 $40,157 $92,379 $19,673 $27,565 $18,114 $167,800 $70,000 $250,759 $67,277 $7,535 $90,549 $38,154 $41,684 $50,549 $33,960 $207,653 $93,252 $16,331 $84,615 $10,133 $117,357 $46,016 $226,195 $228,179 $20,560 $96,972 $49,317 $42,186 $29,744 $7,185 $30,170 $14,619 $73,695 $143,934

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

35 33 500 10 0 0 40 0 57 24 0 22 74 16 127 0 0 38 23 16 44 35 98 33 12 63 9 0 25 162 80 0 28 25 15 19 9 52 20 27 91

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$44,077 $66,677 $1,247,909 $18,388 $71,162 $38,842 $98,052 $30,296 $99,606 $27,527 $33,507 $28,839 $268,717 $64,425 $347,262 $513,896 $14,002 $99,704 $32,537 $60,357 $58,404 $33,329 $278,238 $114,472 $22,205 $89,827 $8,135 $111,409 $68,746 $336,499 $192,400 $59,884 $66,932 $54,953 $46,904 $48,253 $23,225 $41,110 $17,071 $80,891 $145,732

Number of Households giving to the local church

$22 $68 $0 $0 $64 $614 $30 $3 $0 $0 $0 $0 $379 $0 $302 $0 $0 $0 $135 $20 $38 $0 $335 $0 $0 $104 $0 $0 $133 $0 $0 $0 $0 $75 $0 $0 $75 $0 $0 $428 $359

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$190 $720 $107,254 $0 $2,878 $0 $1,551 $0 $7,041 $30 $3,779 $2,384 $4,928 $0 $37,657 $7,758 $0 $3,725 $0 $2,853 $0 $0 $45,687 $13,247 $0 $104 $0 $0 $1,300 $0 $0 $8,280 $325 $456 $782 $6,537 $0 $600 $2,925 $2,275 $6,830

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$0 $0 $4,728 $33 $267 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $514 $3,292 $0 $0 $1,535 $330 $0 $0 $1,030 $0 $0 $0 $600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $48 $0 $0 $384 $0 $0 $0 $1,288 $0

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $271 $0 $0 $0 $600 $0 $0 $550 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100 $0 $0 $30 $0

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

646

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$334,509

$0 $0 $500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,000 $0 $7,500 $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000 $0

$1,103,680

$0 $25,161 $4,338 $0 $46,764 $2,702 $757 $8,944 $102 $66,622 $2,105 $820 $17,353 $0 $6,025 $29,489 $0 $0 $2,830 $775 $1,040 $2,707 $225 $47,201 $1,785 $55 $0 $0 $0 $445 $2,639

$29,312 $90,636 $90,176 $40,122 $219,769 $20,826 $12,480 $113,300 $38,546 $50,998 $75,156 $18,414 $410,272 $148,916 $11,071 $270,513 $22,082 $17,169 $45,330 $49,776 $25,184 $88,216 $38,161 $220,096 $50,222 $24,652 $15,987 $30,390 $25,480 $60,557 $118,545

0 59 38 15 0 20 8 0 23 19 30 0 160 78 10 100 0 15 22 38 0 65 24 0 40 16 12 43 15 29 0

$361,373

$38,411 $113,480 $97,311 $34,593 $235,882 $24,195 $17,217 $104,458 $26,983 $43,999 $130,444 $20,452 $346,239 $163,814 $8,839 $294,165 $14,805 $12,593 $99,809 $57,014 $24,056 $144,493 $34,601 $265,280 $43,602 $28,917 $23,732 $23,699 $31,053 $95,543 $189,592

$21,460

$0 $265 $0 $0 $82 $143 $160 $186 $0 $0 $0 $60 $391 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $150 $88 $0 $201 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50 $0 $363

CORNERSTONE DISTRICT CHURCHES

$5,608

$1,888 $391 $6,799 $0 $16,149 $0 $125 $4,254 $1,977 $1,980 $12,940 $2,650 $17,711 $3,124 $75 $8,434 $0 $0 $1,320 $219 $0 $340 $2,000 $307 $1,665 $1,420 $0 $0 $456 $752 $2,301

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$894 $1,795 $20 $0 $0 $0 $310 $2,464 $200 $0 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100 $598 $0 $0 $0 $0 $30

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $57 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

Number of Households giving to the local church

$6,057,430

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

2,741

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$7,893,672

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$5,323

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

TOTAL

647

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

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GCFA NO. 156247 143826 158122 145222 143781 143804 145302 143861 156340 143883 143906 145324 143928 143974 140617 156511 143985 157264 144001 145506 144045 144364 143917 143028 144182 156624 144284 144342 145381 144386 156704 157220 156748 156761 145608 156828 156863 156885 145530 142467 145461

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 4 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

CROSSROADS DISTRICT CHURCHES

0 8 12 15 0 52 0 34 15 30 0 27 15 269 0 0 20 12 25 100 0 0 0 258 0 0 17 0 0 55 0 37 102 49 0 8 22 0 0 0 1

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

0 7 0 52 0 131 0 5 1 135 4 20 0 6 0 1 0 30 12 0 165 0 5 0 0 0 17 0 0 61 0 0 181 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 22

Number of other constituents

1 0 0 2 0 2 1 1 1 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 13 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 1 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

16 38 20 43 19 189 50 44 32 90 70 31 31 190 22 41 21 19 61 75 328 49 33 50 24 21 29 12 58 149 5 71 115 80 35 8 51 10 24 13 38

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

35 37 41 161 54 1,015 462 224 100 640 411 146 53 557 30 89 175 59 254 221 711 370 37 113 16 68 106 66 494 499 61 221 587 277 166 29 252 22 35 82 266

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

1 0 2 8 1 13 4 1 1 5 4 3 5 11 0 1 2 1 4 1 8 5 1 0 0 0 3 0 6 11 1 0 7 2 0 1 3 0 0 0 6

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0

Removed by death

0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 77 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 11 0 0 2 0 0 57 33 0 0 0 83

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 0 2 0 16 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

0 2 0 1 0 10 0 0 0 4 1 3 0 14 30 4 4 2 2 2 21 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

36 35 43 169 55 1,014 466 225 99 641 414 146 57 552 0 92 173 58 251 220 761 375 38 111 16 68 108 66 502 507 62 220 593 279 166 87 288 22 43 80 355

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

ALTMAR AMBOY BELLE ISLE AMBOY CENTER APPLE VALLEY APULIA BALDWINSVILLE BELLEVUE HEIGHTS BORODINO BOWENS CORNERS BREWERTON BRIDGEPORT BROWN MEMORIAL CAMILLUS FIRST CAMILLUS IMMANUEL Casa De Dios CAUGHDENOY CAZENOVIA CENTER OSWEGO CHITTENANGO CHRIST COMMUNITY CICERO CLAY TRINITY COLLAMER UNITED CORNERSTONE DELPHI FALLS UNITED DUGWAY EAST SYRACUSE UNITED ERIEVILLE ERWIN FIRST FAYETTEVILLE FERNWOOD FIRST OSWEGO FULTON FIRST FULTON STATE STREET GETHSEMANE GRANBY CENTER HANNIBAL HANNIBAL CENTER‐SOUTH HANNIBAL HOPE KOREAN IRA JAMES STREET

648

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

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GCFA NO. 144466 144488 076668 144524 144546 144568 156987 144604 144626 142707 157047 157060 144661 157082 144785 157127 076646 157140 144843 157162 144865 144923 144774 157663 157787 157311 157366 145027 145528 145541 145142 145186 157218 036264 145585 157242 145665 145563 145723

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

377

124

18,907

4,357

144

2,303

2,256

13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0

74 41 0 26 0 92 55 17 29 16 12 70 10 0 20 0 0 15 0 25 0 0 0 36 53 67 0 41 5 16 128 0 0 0 125 10 0 86 4

223

40 117 48 0 0 709 75 4 102 0 0 29 2 1 0 3 15 3 0 40 0 12 19 47 21 1 10 54 0 15 18 0 0 6 0 4 0 2 11

356

2 3 3 1 1 12 2 4 0 0 13 5 2 1 0 3 10 0 2 1 0 1 0 3 2 1 2 7 0 2 2 0 0 4 0 0 2 2 0

CROSSROADS DISTRICT CHURCHES

19,042

85 66 53 39 24 258 52 80 97 22 115 77 30 94 30 0 44 36 46 25 30 7 25 38 45 29 48 46 22 75 72 15 11 90 0 48 85 80 29

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

136 303 156 188 258 2,633 110 195 400 37 367 303 44 251 100 136 75 121 868 54 117 21 51 112 119 61 232 152 192 137 285 0 40 95 136 144 181 678 212

Number of other constituents

2 3 3 1 2 13 3 6 7 2 4 3 0 4 0 3 0 0 10 3 0 1 2 0 3 2 2 5 0 7 5 0 0 0 0 3 4 6 1

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 1 90 0 0 0 0 0 4 0

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 0 12 0 0 0 0 10 2 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 60 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0

Total Professing Members at close of this year

3 2 0 1 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by death

0 0 171 3 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

15 0 0 0 0 18 5 2 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 3 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 11 0 0 95 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

120 304 0 185 262 2,629 107 201 411 56 369 301 44 255 99 136 0 121 878 57 117 22 53 111 123 63 232 157 192 144 337 90 40 0 134 149 185 688 213

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

JAMESVILLE COMMUNITY JORDAN JOURNEY OF FAITH UMC KIRKVILLE LITTLE UTICA LIVERPOOL LYCOMING MANLIUS MARCELLUS MARTVILLE MEXICO MINETTO MINOA MOUNT PLEASANT NELSON NEW HAVEN NEW WORLD MINISTRIES NORTH MEXICO NORTH SYRACUSE ANDREWS MEML NORTH VOLNEY ONATIVIA ONONDAGA NATION ORAN OSWEGO SOUTHWEST PALERMO PARISH PENNELLVILLE PHOENIX ROCKEFELLER SAINT PAULS SYRACUSE SKANEATELES SOLVAY SOUTH SCRIBA SOUTHEAST ASIA NEW FAITH COMMUNITY THE ROAD AT WEST GENESEE TRINITY OSWEGO TULLY UNITED UNIVERSITY WARNERS

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

231

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

TOTAL

649

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

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CROSSROADS DISTRICT CHURCHES ALTMAR AMBOY BELLE ISLE AMBOY CENTER APPLE VALLEY APULIA BALDWINSVILLE BELLEVUE HEIGHTS BORODINO BOWENS CORNERS BREWERTON BRIDGEPORT BROWN MEMORIAL CAMILLUS FIRST CAMILLUS IMMANUEL Casa De Dios CAUGHDENOY CAZENOVIA CENTER OSWEGO CHITTENANGO CHRIST COMMUNITY CICERO CLAY TRINITY COLLAMER UNITED CORNERSTONE DELPHI FALLS UNITED DUGWAY EAST SYRACUSE UNITED ERIEVILLE ERWIN FIRST FAYETTEVILLE FERNWOOD FIRST OSWEGO FULTON FIRST FULTON STATE STREET GETHSEMANE GRANBY CENTER HANNIBAL HANNIBAL CENTER‐SOUTH HANNIBAL HOPE KOREAN IRA JAMES STREET

27a

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

0 20 0 0 0 87 44 0 5 26 0 5 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 100 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 10 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 0 1 2 0 5 0 1 1 4 7 0 0 2 0 2 3 0 0 4 13 1 2 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 2 1 12 0 0 0 0 4 0 2

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

0 1 1 1 0 6 1 0 2 1 4 4 2 3 3 2 2 0 0 7 8 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 1 3 1 4 2 7 1 0 1 0 5 0 2

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

0 2 1 0 0 8 4 0 2 2 7 2 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 5 25 2 1 2 0 0 3 0 2 7 0 2 2 2 1 0 2 0 4 0 2

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

0 0 0 20 0 50 2 0 0 33 30 76 0 30 0 0 0 0 2 15 150 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 40 110 0 0 0 13 0 0 25 6

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

0 5 7 7 0 35 23 0 2 13 9 15 0 25 0 8 3 0 6 15 74 0 4 11 0 0 7 0 8 45 0 8 16 12 2 0 5 3 5 4 9

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

8 14 17 24 0 199 60 0 30 44 48 122 0 144 15 12 23 0 12 99 311 11 13 22 0 3 16 6 76 64 0 57 65 98 15 2 29 16 31 12 9

Total Christian formation participants

0 6 10 12 0 120 33 0 30 25 9 53 0 64 0 0 12 0 0 60 117 3 8 12 0 0 4 0 10 40 0 10 10 90 15 1 17 6 0 0 5

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 2 5 5 0 10 7 0 7 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 2 20 2 0

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

8 3 4 3 0 25 14 0 0 14 9 19 0 40 2 4 0 0 6 14 92 4 0 10 0 0 2 0 15 8 0 12 15 2 0 1 0 4 4 2 3

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

0 5 3 9 0 34 13 0 0 3 25 45 0 30 6 8 4 0 6 25 90 4 5 0 0 3 10 6 50 16 0 17 40 6 0 0 12 4 7 8 1

650

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

CROSSROADS DISTRICT CHURCHES JAMESVILLE COMMUNITY JORDAN JOURNEY OF FAITH UMC KIRKVILLE LITTLE UTICA LIVERPOOL LYCOMING MANLIUS MARCELLUS MARTVILLE MEXICO MINETTO MINOA MOUNT PLEASANT NELSON NEW HAVEN NEW WORLD MINISTRIES NORTH MEXICO NORTH SYRACUSE ANDREWS MEML NORTH VOLNEY ONATIVIA ONONDAGA NATION ORAN OSWEGO SOUTHWEST PALERMO PARISH PENNELLVILLE PHOENIX ROCKEFELLER SAINT PAULS SYRACUSE SKANEATELES SOLVAY SOUTH SCRIBA SOUTHEAST ASIA NEW FAITH COMMUNITY THE ROAD AT WEST GENESEE TRINITY OSWEGO TULLY UNITED UNIVERSITY WARNERS TOTAL

27a

211

1,526

3,351

759

1,115

158

157

138

163

703

0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

667

0 6 0 17 6 28 0 0 78 8 20 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 38 0 0 0 4 0 0 6 16 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

0 0 0 0 0 15 0 20 0 0 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8

Membership in United Methodist Women

2 0 0 0 0 6 3 3 5 0 5 4 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 1 4 2 0 3 6 0 1 0 0 6 1 0 2

Membership in United Methodist Men

2 0 1 1 1 4 0 4 3 2 2 4 0 3 1 1 4 0 0 7 0 0 1 1 2 5 5 2 0 6 4 0 0 5 4 1 0 0 0

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

2 0 2 0 2 7 2 2 3 1 4 6 0 3 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 2 3 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 0

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

150 0 22 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 25 0 0 0 0 0 20 5 14 80 0 33 0 0 0 0 0 8 10 0 0

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

10 0 14 6 7 30 20 12 30 4 20 26 5 40 7 0 0 6 0 2 0 2 9 13 10 0 7 17 0 6 30 0 0 0 0 5 15 20 0

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

104 0 27 22 12 51 66 83 69 18 77 113 14 74 26 0 89 5 66 12 0 2 14 23 45 9 26 174 0 50 75 0 6 113 39 35 15 78 0

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

25 0 13 10 7 27 32 60 50 7 35 56 6 40 16 0 35 5 20 7 0 0 5 12 18 5 17 15 0 30 31 0 0 60 27 18 0 55 0

Total Christian formation participants

4 0 0 0 0 8 0 1 0 0 2 22 2 4 2 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 3 5 0 0 21 8 0 0 4 0

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

23 0 2 0 0 16 8 15 9 0 20 9 1 16 0 0 15 0 6 0 0 0 2 1 4 4 3 109 0 10 24 0 0 15 4 0 15 5 0

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

52 0 12 12 5 0 26 7 10 11 20 26 5 14 8 0 29 0 40 5 0 2 7 10 21 0 6 48 0 7 15 0 6 17 0 17 0 14 0

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

947

651

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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27b

$8,400 $13,338 $0 $3,600 $16,800 $27,164 $5,149 $5,272 $3,561 $0 $1,949 $6,060 $0 $3,791 $37,478 $1,899 $27,070 $4,448 $3,804 $9,793 $707 $5,143 $3,371 $1,000 $1,832 $3,045

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $814 $2 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,548 $100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,701

CROSSROADS DISTRICT CHURCHES

$8,400 $13,338 $0 $10,422 $34,600 $45,273 $15,871 $5,272 $7,027 $1,982 $1,949 $11,625 $3,306 $45,493 $37,478 $1,899 $27,070 $26,590 $15,215 $9,793 $2,829 $5,143 $1,597 $7,989 $1,832 $13,787

$1,626 $3,161 $5,582 $10,937 $3,100 $42,794 $0 $7,988 $5,610 $17,933 $1,309 $4,442 $6,934 $35,299

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

$1,626 $3,161 $5,582 $10,937 $3,100 $42,710 $23,725 $7,988 $5,610 $17,933 $13,086 $4,442 $6,346 $35,299

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $59,000 $4,207 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $250,000 $0 $49,000 $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $45,000 $211,150 $200,367 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Other Debt

$112,000 $50,000 $1,300 $99,000 $28,120 $0 $152,439 $30,000 $11,043 $0 $100,000 $20,000 $94,000 $339,469 $0 $156,000 $0 $11,400 $0 $40,000 $104,000 $63,990 $116,424 $8,300 $0 $26,000 $0 $0 $346,325 $585,406 $0 $3,320,104 $303,251 $237,000 $0 $2,000 $15,000 $0 $0 $0 $107,000

Debts secured by church physical assets

$225,000 $215,000 $263,900 $146,000 $175,000 $4,300,862 $731,707 $404,000 $370,500 $3,437,438 $700,000 $276,220 $524,000 $2,401,000 $0 $445,000 $832,223 $337,250 $1,045,700 $780,000 $1,250,000 $1,485,000 $486,000 $46,000 $80,000 $193,000 $208,747 $231,000 $3,000,000 $1,603,910 $274,000 $800,000 $859,700 $3,761,000 $750,000 $213,000 $360,000 $399,327 $0 $116,600 $680,000

Market value of other church‐owned assets

0 0 500 120 0 6,489 0 184 105 0 150 10,682 2,508 32 0 75 120 350 12 500 1,748 0 250 140 0 0 30 0 80 0 0 70 65 1,304 392 3 75 0 0 0 100

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

0 0 0 0 0 82 55 0 0 0 0 2,702 0 0 0 61 0 0 1 0 24 25 55 0 0 0 0 0 35 120 0 0 50 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 8

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

0 0 6 6 0 63 20 15 12 40 0 7 45 30 6 1 3 0 3 6 45 15 10 10 0 0 2 0 15 35 0 5 15 23 10 3 12 0 0 0 15

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons engaged in mission

652

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$16,453

$0 $0 $0 $4,797 $133

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$0 $4,958 $30 $0 $0 $70 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$712,790

$0 $13,660 $6,457 $66,219 $10,642

$0 $0 $3,410 $135 $2,002 $5,822 $0 $4,569 $5,742 $7,513 $0 $104 $6,250 $12,950 $15,434 $896

$9,347 $21,803 $13,479 $5,775 $0 $56,606 $8,790 $21,995 $7,172 $4,841 $17,387 $17,202 $0 $16,497 $5,692 $4,636

$1,037,510

$0 $13,660 $14,062 $66,219 $10,642

$2,555 $26,698 $3,410 $3,515 $2,002 $5,822 $0 $6,943 $5,742 $7,513 $10,772 $18,780 $19,320 $21,550 $8,732 $977

$9,347 $21,803 $13,479 $5,775 $10,298 $56,606 $8,791 $21,995 $25,872 $4,841 $17,387 $17,202 $12,676 $16,497 $5,692 $4,636

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $27,486 $0 $0 $0 $0 $36,474 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,417 $0 $0 $0 $215,454 $0 $0 $38,579 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $724,271 $31,125 $0 $56,820 $0 $0 $0 $199,726 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $27,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

3,514

$150,000 $259,162 $99,427 $66,500 $65,597 $2,560,097 $43,506 $360,457 $245,000 $2,816 $303,292 $140,700 $52,849 $12,000 $2,000 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $17,000 $0 $82,500 $73,695 $12,118 $0 $72,222 $29,350 $25,000 $419,000 $142,917 $37,429 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,663,958 $120,000

27b

811

$1,650,000 $739,022 $707,243 $375,000 $781,000 $2,528,874 $160,000 $299,400 $1,878,000 $102,000 $1,110,000 $817,768 $943,700 $135,000 $121,700 $282,800 $0 $80,000 $2,727,000 $210,000 $153,000 $250,000 $257,500 $369,993 $1,649,000 $200,000 $760,000 $735,200 $3,267,000 $2,792,000 $1,650,155 $793,000 $24,000 $0 $0 $770,000 $895,000 $8,039,062 $307,000

CROSSROADS DISTRICT CHURCHES

350 0 1,456 0 60 840 700 875 175 40 2,895 2,611 0 1 120 0 0 0 0 0 300 11 0 835 250 150 3,700 1,674 0 183 657 0 0 0 2,567 540 0 5,395 460

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

30 21 0 0 0 31 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 105 0 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

50 0 14 6 0 25 20 10 10 1 7 50 7 0 2 0 15 0 0 4 0 0 0 14 2 29 16 15 0 8 10 0 0 11 0 5 0 0 2

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

0 0 0 0 1 19 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Other Debt

Debts secured by church physical assets

$392,617

Market value of other church‐owned assets

$1,994,459

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

$13,526,163

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

$72,743,501

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

52,929

Number of persons engaged in mission

TOTAL

653

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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CROSSROADS DISTRICT CHURCHES

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$80 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,000 $177 $0 $0 $22 $0 $0 $0 $2,165 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,134 $110 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $200 $0 $0 $85 $0 $0 $0 $30 $0 $0 $0 $0

$0 $150 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $750 $34,500 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,000 $19,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$0 $8,517 $12,447 $1,300 $2,178 $9,081 $25,977 $150 $2,741 $3,573 $1,217 $0 $3,989 $1,309 $0 $704 $595 $92 $53,066 $15,269 $3,227 $18,036 $216 $300 $0 $28,148 $4,312 $0 $1,951 $8,574 $0 $2,022 $43,479 $99,497 $0 $0 $3,750 $0 $0 $0 $2,000

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

$11,295 $22,386 $36,770 $67,062 $26,637 $336,097 $137,009 $63,048 $37,780 $145,832 $89,463 $25,574 $50,136 $266,873 $0 $64,104 $72,509 $12,617 $69,854 $171,467 $334,412 $130,278 $35,988 $35,859 $9,913 $20,302 $82,412 $1,818 $340,549 $286,248 $16,801 $187,363 $192,261 $94,449 $80,881 $14,239 $43,046 $8,730 $32,123 $15,480 $87,486

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

12 18 21 41 0 0 46 40 31 108 47 0 24 172 0 30 17 11 66 61 416 66 0 35 0 17 33 10 130 100 7 54 112 77 37 12 62 12 0 0 61

Number of Households giving to the local church

$13,001 $32,158 $37,940 $58,782 $28,424 $356,298 $142,575 $63,302 $47,134 $344,828 $88,032 $64,457 $48,374 $282,445 $2 $95,891 $86,697 $19,743 $121,158 $157,026 $406,575 $125,566 $41,026 $31,584 $26,275 $45,955 $67,832 $6,197 $363,682 $336,813 $17,228 $203,807 $228,241 $153,210 $81,833 $11,402 $54,232 $10,780 $36,589 $16,048 $75,670

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$0 $90 $143 $62 $0 $723 $757 $0 $245 $343 $0 $0 $0 $826 $0 $245 $257 $0 $0 $0 $1,249 $533 $0 $0 $0 $0 $206 $0 $751 $1,950 $0 $0 $65 $213 $145 $0 $35 $0 $0 $0 $0

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$0 $1,725 $5,499 $791 $1,050 $1,428 $585 $675 $1,348 $0 $2,621 $0 $0 $6,000 $0 $200 $87 $44 $0 $0 $6,925 $3,828 $0 $0 $0 $8,247 $1,894 $0 $4,573 $25,752 $0 $1,044 $4,122 $605 $5,065 $0 $2,400 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$0 $350 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,133 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $6,000 $0 $50 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $643 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,491 $0 $0 $3,244 $0 $1,504 $0 $0 $190 $50 $110 $0 $0 $0 $520

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

654

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$145,971

$0 $1,133 $0 $0 $8,439 $0 $173 $45,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $12,000 $0 $0 $4,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $9,276 $550

$918,781

$12,384 $19,963 $1,270 $1,500 $840 $109,565 $15,751 $51,029 $27,070 $0 $374 $21,098 $0 $1,448 $289 $819 $0 $0 $7,283 $0 $862 $0 $962 $2,610 $19,042 $7,587 $12,000 $7,532 $0 $3,400 $10,302 $0 $0 $0 $61,108 $4,631 $17,140 $127,269 $15,936

$260,736

$69,260 $154,175 $39,471 $43,741 $40,019 $396,667 $67,233 $164,024 $179,244 $31,122 $136,413 $121,414 $68,582 $103,819 $46,631 $31,617 $0 $12,108 $130,930 $27,178 $18,889 $10,742 $36,129 $25,391 $41,089 $32,287 $54,823 $64,730 $0 $135,812 $160,213 $18,767 $2,736 $0 $99,487 $104,800 $151,200 $465,214 $65,032

$27,927

35 63 48 0 28 280 40 91 144 35 130 92 56 0 29 21 0 0 0 16 30 8 15 37 62 35 28 51 30 98 83 25 0 0 7 60 0 132 25

CROSSROADS DISTRICT CHURCHES $0 $100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $216 $40 $5,279

$126,476 $169,556 $60,390 $39,143 $49,025 $542,073 $72,201 $201,346 $224,504 $32,312 $170,026 $141,729 $72,592 $85,469 $35,966 $32,703 $2 $13,718 $140,850 $24,458 $16,986 $18,143 $29,976 $29,905 $73,083 $55,892 $34,053 $84,571 $63,586 $136,290 $235,790 $134,654 $3,720 $2 $282,054 $80,885 $147,927 $580,167 $76,192

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$13 $767 $0 $0 $0 $653 $0 $564 $954 $0 $0 $355 $0 $0 $289 $0 $0 $0 $577 $0 $35 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $108 $0 $376 $86 $0 $0 $0 $0 $385 $170 $1,234 $1,093

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

$6,443 $5,207 $2,186 $0 $232 $6,526 $0 $1,452 $0 $0 $1,930 $4,797 $0 $13,600 $2,618 $462 $0 $0 $9,000 $300 $0 $0 $1,036 $1,076 $1,057 $0 $400 $221 $0 $650 $2,527 $101,729 $0 $0 $850 $1,779 $7,400 $750 $0

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$0 $600 $0 $0 $85 $4,100 $0 $615 $0 $215 $2,470 $0 $0 $0 $0 $250 $0 $0 $300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $331 $205 $0 $433 $94 $0 $912 $465 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $567

Number of Households giving to the local church

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$7,096,845

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$8,747,227 3,808

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$16,497

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

TOTAL

655

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

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GCFA NO. 141964 141986 142002 142068 142092 142081 143267 140366 142161 141177 142183 142206 142228 144125 144147 142241 144160 140468 142263 140481 142285 144262 142343 140801 142401 142387 142423 075744 144444 140765 140880 140960 141018 142560 142662 142684 144648 141100 142742 142764 142800

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 7 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

FINGER LAKES DISTRICT CHURCHES

0 0 40 24 42 25 0 0 10 68 0 150 0 180 43 0 0 50 0 20 0 56 18 0 4 22 0 10 551 48 284 63 390 0 5 28 60 1 0 0 98

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

0 0 71 0 24 0 2 0 0 0 0 182 0 86 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 97 6 121 0 122 0 21 89 5 0 0 0 33

Number of other constituents

0 0 18 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 0 11 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 2 1 5 0 0 0 0 5 0 4 0 4 2 6 0 0 1 5

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

24 13 160 29 74 21 24 5 23 25 28 178 22 103 59 15 17 70 48 69 30 55 44 37 15 75 50 23 76 63 211 64 145 15 50 66 46 34 16 31 146

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

60 27 391 84 141 83 59 7 96 63 58 914 103 154 174 73 72 43 193 280 193 96 125 164 47 364 305 64 457 72 650 147 566 47 477 215 170 74 83 94 582

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 0 6 1 1 3 1 1 1 0 0 7 1 0 2 1 0 4 3 1 2 0 3 4 0 8 2 2 7 1 11 4 7 1 6 5 1 3 1 2 4

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Removed by death

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 20 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 28 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 1

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 18 2 1 4 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 6 0 9 0 7 2 10 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 3

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

60 27 367 82 141 82 60 35 116 61 58 907 105 152 174 75 86 48 194 287 195 96 124 167 46 375 301 67 458 71 689 152 560 48 478 220 171 77 92 97 585

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

ALOQUIN‐FLINT ALTON AUBURN BENTON BLUFF POINT BRANCHPORT BUTLER CAROLINE VALLEY FED CAYUGA CAYUTAVILLE CHAPIN CLIFTON SPRINGS CLYDE CORTLAND FIRST CORTLAND HOMER AVE COUNTRYSIDE CUYLER DANBY FED DRESDEN DRYDEN DUNDEE EAST HOMER FLEMING FEDERATED FREEVILLE FRIEND GENEVA GORHAM HARMONY HOMER FIRST ITHACA FOREST HOME ITHACA ST PAULS JACKSONVILLE LANSING LEDYARD LYONS MANCHESTER MCGRAW MECKLENBURG MIDDLESEX MILO CENTER MORAVIA

656

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

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GCFA NO. 144728 142844 036572 142822 141268 142866 142902 142924 142946 142968 142981 143006 143063 141361 143085 143108 145062 143143 143165 143223 143245 143347 141508 145643 143360 143405 141587 143440 143462 145701 143484 143507 143564 143586

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

230

185

14,014

3,942

167

1,369

3,297

4 0 0 6 0 0 6 0 9 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0

157

60 0 0 10 12 90 24 9 204 34 24 3 25 17 46 0 36 45 0 60 135 3 0 42 10 20 18 6 0 25 30 9 0 10

FINGER LAKES DISTRICT CHURCHES

14,260

19 39 0 0 0 83 0 12 98 21 29 4 44 13 0 0 11 12 0 54 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 10 15 30 0 0

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

2 0 0 4 4 4 4 0 11 11 0 2 0 9 0 0 11 0 4 2 3 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 3 6 4 0 0

Number of other constituents

47 41 18 70 39 90 44 28 204 97 43 14 42 53 36 31 47 49 66 33 34 23 75 58 34 30 12 28 18 32 78 57 45 27

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

123 112 132 397 102 370 114 162 543 156 174 69 308 60 96 243 143 257 435 333 75 89 413 103 99 51 25 58 44 57 286 172 58 88

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

2 0 1 3 2 3 1 8 3 3 3 0 6 0 0 3 6 4 4 3 3 1 5 1 4 3 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 0

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by death

0 2 0 0 111 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

4 0 0 3 2 1 10 0 12 11 0 0 0 11 0 0 4 0 5 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

121 114 133 397 213 371 103 170 531 148 177 69 318 49 97 246 145 261 433 336 76 91 418 104 103 57 25 60 45 57 290 171 57 88

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

MOTTVILLE ST ANDREWS NEW HOPE MIDLAKES NEWARK EMMANUEL NEWARK FIRST NEWFIELD NORTH ROSE OVID FEDERATED PALMYRA PENN YAN PHELPS UNITED PORT BYRON PORT GIBSON RED CREEK‐WESTBURY REYNOLDSVILLE ROSE RUSHVILLE SCOTT SENECA CASTLE SENECA FALLS SODUS SODUS POINT STERLING TRUMANSBURG TRUXTON TYRE VARICK VARNA VICTORY VINE VALLEY VIRGIL WATERLOO WEEDSPORT WOLCOTT FAITH YATESVILLE

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

TOTAL

657

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

FINGER LAKES DISTRICT CHURCHES ALOQUIN‐FLINT ALTON AUBURN BENTON BLUFF POINT BRANCHPORT BUTLER CAROLINE VALLEY FED CAYUGA CAYUTAVILLE CHAPIN CLIFTON SPRINGS CLYDE CORTLAND FIRST CORTLAND HOMER AVE COUNTRYSIDE CUYLER DANBY FED DRESDEN DRYDEN DUNDEE EAST HOMER FLEMING FEDERATED FREEVILLE FRIEND GENEVA GORHAM HARMONY HOMER FIRST ITHACA FOREST HOME ITHACA ST PAULS JACKSONVILLE LANSING LEDYARD LYONS MANCHESTER MCGRAW MECKLENBURG MIDDLESEX MILO CENTER MORAVIA

27a

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

0 0 0 27 15 0 0 0 8 0 0 25 0 0 11 6 0 14 0 0 20 0 0 11 0 20 0 0 30 0 38 31 0 2 12 0 0 0 0 0 15

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 0 30 0 0 0 3 0 6 0 0 18 0 0 0 3 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 2 0 0 30

Membership in United Methodist Men

4 0 10 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 5 0 17 3 2 1 3 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

0 0 5 1 2 2 2 0 2 2 1 2 0 9 1 3 3 3 1 1 0 3 2 2 0 0 2 1 3 2 4 0 9 0 4 3 0 0 0 1 5

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

0 0 8 2 3 0 1 0 0 3 0 10 1 3 3 0 0 3 1 3 0 2 4 2 0 4 4 0 2 1 9 0 9 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 9

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 25 0 160 0 0 4 0 25 0 0 0 0 35 0 12 0 0 0 29 0 20 12 21 65 0 19 0 3 0 0 0 96

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

2 0 82 9 11 0 0 0 0 4 4 126 5 27 12 3 0 18 7 16 0 2 20 4 0 29 19 0 6 10 36 18 66 9 6 18 0 7 0 5 56

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

7 0 155 12 81 0 3 0 14 39 6 350 0 189 25 12 27 41 21 26 8 69 25 30 8 47 61 0 58 43 390 45 176 15 74 18 0 0 8 21 127

Total Christian formation participants

0 0 65 8 46 0 0 0 10 12 6 130 0 78 11 8 6 30 12 18 8 45 13 21 8 17 27 0 27 18 261 15 90 9 19 0 0 0 8 0 50

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

2 0 10 0 9 0 0 0 0 2 0 40 0 35 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 5 9 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

2 0 10 0 5 0 0 0 0 8 0 60 0 25 4 0 12 0 0 4 0 12 2 5 0 8 24 0 18 3 30 8 40 6 13 4 0 0 0 2 17

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

3 0 70 4 21 0 3 0 4 17 0 120 0 51 10 3 8 11 9 4 0 12 6 4 0 22 9 0 10 17 90 22 40 0 42 14 0 0 0 19 57

658

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

FINGER LAKES DISTRICT CHURCHES MOTTVILLE ST ANDREWS NEW HOPE MIDLAKES NEWARK EMMANUEL NEWARK FIRST NEWFIELD NORTH ROSE OVID FEDERATED PALMYRA PENN YAN PHELPS UNITED PORT BYRON PORT GIBSON RED CREEK‐WESTBURY REYNOLDSVILLE ROSE RUSHVILLE SCOTT SENECA CASTLE SENECA FALLS SODUS SODUS POINT STERLING TRUMANSBURG TRUXTON TYRE VARICK VARNA VICTORY VINE VALLEY VIRGIL WATERLOO WEEDSPORT WOLCOTT FAITH YATESVILLE TOTAL

27a

172

1,791

3,554

1,020

1,269

172

169

129

194

550

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

562

0 7 0 44 15 54 10 0 29 0 9 0 21 5 9 13 0 0 0 5 1 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 12 0 7

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 34 0 0 0 0 8 8 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Women

4 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 8 1 2 0 2 0 1 2 1 0 3 0 2 1 0 3 2 6 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 0 0 3 1 2 4 0 20 3 2 0 0 0 7 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 4 2 1 4 0 3 0 0 22 3 1 0

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

4 2 0 5 0 7 4 0 8 4 2 0 2 1 3 3 2 4 4 2 2 0 1 2 1 6 0 1 0 1 5 2 1 1

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

0 35 0 95 0 33 38 0 76 40 0 0 12 19 0 40 68 0 6 0 12 0 2 35 0 0 0 0 0 87 14 50 70 0

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

10 3 0 22 10 29 29 0 76 24 7 0 13 12 15 10 10 15 6 19 5 0 12 3 3 0 0 2 0 10 5 17 10 6

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

56 51 0 66 7 96 67 0 258 107 41 5 10 30 46 26 21 25 76 21 20 0 20 64 12 20 0 17 0 35 16 64 31 15

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

35 12 0 50 5 33 18 0 150 38 18 5 1 13 31 16 6 10 41 12 15 0 20 50 6 14 0 13 0 10 16 49 20 8

Total Christian formation participants

0 0 0 0 0 3 4 0 5 9 3 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 11 0

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

6 4 0 6 2 32 17 0 52 35 6 0 0 8 3 3 3 0 25 2 3 0 0 12 6 2 0 0 0 5 0 8 0 0

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

15 35 0 10 0 28 28 0 51 25 14 0 8 9 12 7 9 15 10 7 2 0 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 20 0 7 0 7

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

1,029

659

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

27b

$750 $0 $225 $0 $1,466 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $373 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $321 $200 $0 $500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,250 $71 $241 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $190 $0 $2,000

FINGER LAKES DISTRICT CHURCHES

$4,440 $2,441 $31,133 $3,328 $11,982 $701 $0 $814 $1,980 $1,200 $3,242 $30,095 $0 $15,272 $10,959 $5,929 $3,812 $4,869 $8,320 $9,525 $3,793 $7,616 $6,866 $10,356 $2,646 $5,000 $12,398 $4,042 $100 $8,517 $63,242 $9,600 $39,748 $3,749 $11,274 $11,575 $8,756 $3,886 $4,291 $3,484 $31,318

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

$4,440 $2,441 $31,133 $3,328 $11,982 $4,203 $5,302 $1,934 $3,029 $5,201 $3,242 $35,406 $8,315 $20,363 $10,959 $5,929 $3,812 $6,492 $8,320 $20,074 $7,170 $7,616 $6,866 $10,356 $2,646 $27,809 $14,877 $4,850 $22,813 $8,517 $63,242 $11,692 $39,748 $3,749 $11,274 $11,575 $8,756 $3,886 $4,291 $3,484 $31,318

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

$0 $0 $0 $0 $134 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

$0 $0 $0 $0 $85,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $41,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $41,280 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Other Debt

$0 $0 $174,000 $0 $148,862 $100,000 $0 $34,000 $0 $0 $0 $221,502 $20,000 $119,350 $132,265 $0 $77,939 $30,000 $150,000 $160,000 $0 $5,000 $40,000 $112,675 $7,749 $1,025,000 $0 $0 $0 $115,488 $589,111 $126,864 $151,072 $22,584 $87,256 $160,000 $0 $83,624 $47,572 $0 $483,000

Debts secured by church physical assets

$200,000 $83,000 $500,000 $175,000 $311,600 $1,000,000 $386,000 $75,000 $175,000 $87,000 $150,000 $2,625,000 $650,000 $1,000,000 $1,465,800 $198,600 $199,400 $1,100,000 $275,000 $1,350,000 $1,153,500 $225,000 $110,295 $770,000 $108,000 $3,530,000 $482,200 $526,000 $510,000 $400,000 $7,779,000 $544,000 $2,503,293 $175,000 $1,706,000 $950,000 $1,569,500 $162,000 $250,000 $350,000 $2,515,241

Market value of other church‐owned assets

0 6 300 0 1,190 550 10 0 8 0 200 2,400 195 3,500 0 50 0 550 450 150 475 0 0 150 0 0 0 180 400 400 1,688 130 3,115 0 0 375 0 400 350 738 1,574

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

0 0 0 0 12 0 20 0 0 0 0 115 0 0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 117 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

0 0 20 0 80 4 5 0 0 3 0 106 5 22 10 5 0 50 12 20 34 2 0 0 2 5 1 0 30 6 318 0 15 4 21 12 3 0 6 14 22

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

0 0 0 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons engaged in mission

660

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$18,448

$0 $0 $0 $1,304 $0 $3,740 $0 $0 $1,050 $0 $0 $0 $314 $0 $0 $50 $150 $0 $0 $0 $153 $0 $0 $700 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $400 $0 $0 $0 $0

$695,711

$6,308 $6,959 $0 $32,501 $4,800 $19,303 $6,241 $7,878 $41,426 $5,271 $9,626 $5,088 $7,042 $4,031 $7,207 $9,497 $7,319 $4,712 $7,500 $8,300 $5,263 $4,568 $23,113 $7,369 $5,465 $9,765 $2,177 $989 $3,169 $6,547 $11,501 $9,010 $500 $2,967

$881,065

$6,308 $6,959 $8,961 $32,501 $9,079 $19,303 $10,692 $7,878 $41,426 $15,081 $9,626 $5,088 $10,912 $4,031 $7,207 $9,497 $7,319 $14,136 $17,217 $10,729 $5,263 $4,568 $23,113 $7,369 $5,465 $9,765 $3,369 $5,935 $3,169 $6,547 $23,002 $9,010 $15,133 $2,967

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,000 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $27,000 $0

593

$95,000 $73,600 $25,000 $950,000 $245,000 $186,212 $100,000 $234,131 $431,885 $408,000 $148,277 $120,000 $719,473 $0 $5,816 $240,000 $86,326 $49,524 $247,152 $10,912 $60,028 $11,911 $220,000 $0 $48,100 $50,000 $0 $0 $165,620 $80,888 $0 $235,168 $0 $0

27b

1,287

$476,726 $360,000 $130,000 $2,478,000 $920,000 $615,100 $1,026,000 $1,303,100 $7,690,667 $1,145,000 $517,700 $650,000 $233,900 $750,000 $193,800 $733,000 $1,200,000 $535,000 $551,400 $1,750,000 $206,400 $397,000 $590,000 $700,000 $300,000 $200,000 $305,000 $0 $226,300 $284,700 $527,500 $816,500 $850,000 $509,500

FINGER LAKES DISTRICT CHURCHES

1,011 0 6,624 500 5,380 190 3,298 0 6,000 250 200 0 35 50 126 1,500 285 25 122 800 522 0 250 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 100 437 32 0

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42 55 0 88 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

4 0 10 25 25 8 50 4 60 5 5 0 0 12 15 47 50 5 8 20 16 3 30 12 0 6 0 2 0 10 5 11 0 2

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Other Debt

Debts secured by church physical assets

$3,134

Market value of other church‐owned assets

$194,280

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

$9,672,936

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

$67,497,722

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

47,346

Number of persons engaged in mission

TOTAL

661

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

46 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $635 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,978 $0 $800 $0 $0 $600 $0 $0 $300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $450 $0 $0

FINGER LAKES DISTRICT CHURCHES

$0 $0 $5,858 $975 $5,125 $1,527 $0 $130 $0 $50 $0 $45,635 $815 $7,983 $122 $1,841 $50,689 $2,325 $130 $46,043 $2,631 $400 $1,117 $5,809 $1,000 $98,248 $11,367 $1,387 $9,465 $54,992 $40,736 $9,193 $59,916 $904 $0 $10,786 $7,242 $5,171 $3,081 $885 $734

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$27,604 $17,325 $216,132 $26,094 $92,216 $31,442 $34,888 $6,100 $18,281 $37,807 $19,542 $294,162 $23,698 $139,544 $73,531 $34,229 $28,165 $50,369 $54,734 $147,451 $49,807 $39,585 $52,854 $67,913 $22,834 $166,209 $111,266 $27,201 $115,645 $71,338 $462,421 $75,945 $292,162 $25,556 $76,965 $87,712 $58,398 $30,515 $30,114 $28,780 $203,547

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

0 7 162 15 85 46 24 4 15 0 35 110 16 75 63 18 13 30 23 96 28 22 32 16 11 60 48 22 105 67 250 0 158 34 0 54 0 14 22 29 123

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$33,346 $24,585 $261,740 $30,257 $97,226 $21,806 $35,231 $12,884 $19,197 $33,260 $32,527 $287,238 $35,729 $171,232 $66,985 $43,127 $72,941 $104,160 $72,912 $184,457 $55,847 $32,575 $54,044 $67,744 $25,956 $215,880 $212,971 $31,196 $122,776 $71,177 $628,302 $87,961 $307,083 $28,797 $74,886 $87,785 $47,625 $72,316 $37,802 $28,394 $249,445

Number of Households giving to the local church

$245 $0 $454 $0 $352 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $35 $464 $0 $0 $172 $0 $0 $545 $0 $1,028 $0 $0 $0 $72 $120 $786 $0 $0 $615 $620 $110 $0 $2,009 $0 $70 $56 $403 $0 $360 $0 $196

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$600 $0 $11,464 $300 $6,180 $0 $0 $4,659 $150 $1,939 $0 $2,126 $53 $331 $0 $2,149 $1,097 $7,368 $0 $0 $659 $300 $1,418 $0 $1,200 $0 $450 $3,634 $625 $3,792 $15,465 $3,409 $4,648 $1,162 $0 $150 $0 $1,270 $1,552 $1,547 $1,408

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$250 $0 $3,847 $0 $100 $100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $56 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $641 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $322 $3,313 $0 $5,539 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $110 $0 $0

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $56 $0 $0 $62 $0 $0 $250 $0 $427 $0 $0 $465 $369 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $333 $271 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

662

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$76,801

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $750 $0 $0 $65,000 $0 $100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,500 $0 $698 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $374 $616 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$804,827

$1,404 $0 $200 $18,995 $1,260 $2,540 $2,889 $2,907 $132,376 $11,456 $2,759 $1,061 $15,381 $24,971 $580 $21,784 $11,150 $1,163 $3,294 $2,103 $5,199 $5,715 $9,649 $500 $0 $0 $6,300 $6,196 $2,565 $2,971 $7,196 $5,951 $0 $0

$46,073 $48,818 $55,528 $222,124 $57,214 $156,159 $74,477 $64,690 $341,835 $134,622 $68,113 $34,516 $78,753 $32,612 $53,149 $62,148 $48,248 $87,518 $118,273 $62,122 $39,123 $30,872 $158,981 $52,098 $41,466 $79,716 $19,506 $42,835 $17,594 $39,359 $136,052 $70,010 $112,312 $23,208

48 28 16 69 30 89 43 42 207 145 60 25 0 26 28 36 23 50 82 34 23 40 55 34 35 0 130 18 22 30 77 60 40 0

$302,145

$68,738 $45,325 $41,947 $293,701 $69,270 $163,921 $130,660 $55,574 $541,370 $151,519 $58,799 $37,138 $111,788 $62,187 $53,030 $63,600 $131,288 $92,802 $117,467 $93,766 $61,428 $41,353 $166,498 $38,797 $32,173 $77,714 $32,977 $44,909 $20,824 $45,698 $144,838 $60,219 $96,840 $27,643

$37,942

$278 $0 $0 $0 $260 $582 $226 $0 $1,079 $274 $637 $0 $223 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $190 $66 $60 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $187 $0 $120

FINGER LAKES DISTRICT CHURCHES

$7,555

$315 $5,971 $0 $3,268 $500 $0 $0 $1,832 $161,931 $6,966 $354 $1,528 $2,270 $5,399 $735 $2,352 $1,756 $0 $210 $2,476 $231 $0 $0 $270 $360 $3,000 $0 $793 $1,257 $1,400 $8,350 $7,516 $0 $0

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$0 $1,434 $0 $705 $500 $0 $640 $125 $18,017 $0 $681 $0 $50 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $361 $0 $0 $151 $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $0 $0

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

$124 $0 $0 $1,011 $0 $1,138 $0 $0 $1,405 $0 $1,244 $0 $250 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100 $0 $0

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

Number of Households giving to the local church

$6,180,205

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

3,577

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$7,457,203

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$12,894

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

TOTAL

663

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 152045 152080 153107 152125 153120 152160 152227 046491 148943 142148 153541 152284 152876 153302 150764 149162 149184 152386 152400 152444 152466 153450 153200 152502 142673 152524 151063 152568 153222 152581 152422 152626 152648 152650 152661 152683 152706 152763 152785 153621 153095

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

0 0 10 0 12 0 0 5 0 7 0 0 3 11 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5 1 6 0 10 0 0 0 0

GENESEE VALLEY DISTRICT CHURCHES

3 15 50 0 712 15 180 0 14 190 0 11 3 28 0 4 28 54 37 0 10 0 0 332 175 0 12 279 21 65 5 30 10 27 65 0 60 84 0 52 0

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

0 18 0 0 535 12 2 0 12 54 2 4 28 0 0 0 162 30 8 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 80 37 26 0 70 0 64 4 0 73 58 0 8 0

Number of other constituents

0 1 7 0 25 1 0 0 0 10 1 1 7 2 0 0 4 0 10 0 0 2 3 8 6 0 0 6 0 6 0 4 0 0 5 3 2 0 3 1 0

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

25 50 206 30 656 60 151 75 33 203 20 31 142 93 12 45 79 33 67 43 17 65 65 242 110 4 12 125 40 125 20 77 27 70 101 40 59 36 59 115 64

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

41 275 570 76 2,314 294 292 198 65 521 86 66 88 164 27 99 427 44 274 77 15 375 131 814 395 6 21 249 131 619 24 120 61 129 351 211 382 185 119 140 104

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 4 11 4 33 0 4 7 1 21 3 1 0 3 2 2 6 2 2 3 0 2 0 11 1 2 0 5 2 12 1 0 0 2 3 0 1 3 2 0 1

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 30 10

Removed by death

0 0 1 0 4 0 2 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 51 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 32 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 3 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 38 2

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 0 3 0 10 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 8 0 24 0 1 6 2 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 10 7 10 0 1 5 0 1 0 12 10 0 8 0 1 0 9 3 2

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

41 332 571 80 2,323 294 297 201 64 564 92 65 88 167 29 101 436 46 266 82 15 375 121 818 386 8 20 240 153 636 25 107 46 146 340 211 382 188 112 129 111

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

ADAMS BASIN ALBION ALDERSGATE ROCHESTER ALLENS HILL ASBURY FIRST AVON BERGEN Brockport CANADICE CANANDAIGUA CARLTON CHURCHVILLE CONESUS UNITED COVENANT ROCHESTER COVINGTON DALTON DANSVILLE EAGLE HARBOR EAST BLOOMFIELD EAST ROCHESTER ELBA ELMGROVE EMMANUEL ROCHESTER FAIRPORT FARMINGTON FOWLERVILLE GAINESVILLE GENESEO GRACE ROCHESTER GREECE GROVELAND FEDERATED PARISH HAMLIN HEMLOCK HENRIETTA FAITH HILTON HOLLEY DISCIPLES HONEOYE FALLS IONIA KENDALL KOREAN MISSION W WEBSTER KOREAN ROCHESTER

664

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

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GCFA NO. 153244 152865 152887 152923 149606 153608 152980 151677 153005 149721 153040 153062 151382 153084 143041 153381 149823 153288 151622 153404 153426 149925 153448 149947 153461 153506 153528 151688 036914 150081 036958 150104 153346 153368 153585 150161 036993 143542 151826

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

165

239

17,833

5,813

180

2,129

3,887

133

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 9 0 7 0 6 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

238

0 8 50 50 0 0 20 3 31 4 40 118 185 0 57 93 41 23 0 7 27 43 16 3 12 20 0 0 0 0 226 48 0 36 54 32 0 59 10

GENESEE VALLEY DISTRICT CHURCHES

17,965

0 2 71 0 0 2 3 0 14 0 75 61 137 0 1 118 9 43 0 0 25 97 28 1 12 0 0 0 0 0 61 11 0 6 6 22 0 31 0

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

0 0 2 1 1 1 3 0 0 0 1 4 3 0 1 6 3 2 0 5 0 0 4 1 2 3 3 1 0 0 3 0 1 4 0 2 0 5 0

Number of other constituents

0 30 167 77 60 25 66 6 79 26 41 156 64 80 50 225 45 45 33 12 39 67 42 17 17 71 55 43 21 41 239 20 40 60 65 39 39 72 12

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

62 122 333 216 91 171 201 13 172 146 239 346 311 78 93 745 26 126 173 52 178 193 131 71 33 438 205 160 70 130 862 56 278 92 172 63 166 169 70

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

2 3 2 1 2 8 3 0 1 0 4 3 0 1 0 2 0 1 2 2 6 1 4 1 0 5 1 2 1 2 5 3 6 2 3 2 0 1 0

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by death

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 5 14 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

8 4 7 2 3 0 3 0 7 0 0 13 1 3 0 9 0 6 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 0 0 1 0 9 0 4 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

56 121 323 215 90 180 201 13 165 146 243 341 315 90 93 738 26 121 175 54 184 195 135 72 34 442 204 160 71 128 849 59 284 94 184 56 166 164 70

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

LAKE ROCHESTER LEROY LIVONIA UNITED MACEDON CENTER NAPLES FED NEW LIFE NORTH CHILI NORTH GAINESVILLE NORTH ONTARIO NUNDA PAVILION PENFIELD PERRY FIRST PITTSFORD UNITED PULTNEYVILLE RUSH SCOTTSBURG SENECA ROCHESTER SILVER SPRINGS SOUTH BYRON SOUTH PERINTON SPARTA CENTER SPENCERPORT SPRINGWATER STAFFORD VICTOR WALWORTH WARSAW FIRST WARSAW IMMANUEL WAYLAND WEBSTER WEBSTERS CROSSING WESLEY ROCHESTER WEST AVENUE WEST BARRE WEST SPARTA WEST WALWORTH ZION WILLIAMSON WYOMING

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

Total

665

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

GENESEE VALLEY DISTRICT CHURCHES ADAMS BASIN ALBION ALDERSGATE ROCHESTER ALLENS HILL ASBURY FIRST AVON BERGEN Brockport CANADICE CANANDAIGUA CARLTON CHURCHVILLE CONESUS UNITED COVENANT ROCHESTER COVINGTON DALTON DANSVILLE EAGLE HARBOR EAST BLOOMFIELD EAST ROCHESTER ELBA ELMGROVE EMMANUEL ROCHESTER FAIRPORT FARMINGTON FOWLERVILLE GAINESVILLE GENESEO GRACE ROCHESTER GREECE GROVELAND FEDERATED PARISH HAMLIN HEMLOCK HENRIETTA FAITH HILTON HOLLEY DISCIPLES HONEOYE FALLS IONIA KENDALL KOREAN MISSION W WEBSTER KOREAN ROCHESTER

27a

0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 18 0 0 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

0 23 54 13 0 29 0 15 0 81 7 0 0 19 0 16 36 0 0 0 0 0 35 166 0 0 0 106 0 73 0 0 0 0 30 10 0 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 20 48 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 15 12 0 15 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

3 2 3 2 2 0 9 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 1 12 0 7 1 1 1 1 5 1 4 1 0 10 1

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

0 4 10 0 2 5 10 1 0 3 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 6 1 0 1 3 16 0 0 0 8 2 6 1 3 3 2 5 1 3 0 1 1 7

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

0 4 8 1 16 2 8 4 1 7 0 3 3 4 0 0 4 2 1 0 0 4 3 8 0 0 0 4 1 4 0 1 0 1 4 3 4 3 1 1 0

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

0 9 49 0 140 3 93 0 0 4 0 0 75 54 0 0 16 0 42 0 0 0 0 48 0 0 8 7 35 0 0 0 7 0 150 12 0 0 0 11 8

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

6 18 35 2 330 5 47 25 2 47 2 11 35 34 0 0 13 19 8 0 0 23 25 75 0 0 0 18 0 0 2 12 3 0 30 21 23 7 8 10 11

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

13 22 194 0 383 53 257 46 4 96 7 15 24 88 0 43 58 28 87 20 0 26 82 365 222 1 13 108 29 95 14 78 26 8 105 21 64 47 32 163 0

Total Christian formation participants

6 15 130 0 160 41 98 9 0 68 3 8 19 32 0 32 29 15 55 20 0 10 35 109 84 1 5 65 21 64 8 40 17 8 65 15 46 11 21 43 0

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

0 0 3 0 20 2 6 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 2 7 105 18 0 0 3 0 5 1 4 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 97 0

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

0 0 33 0 73 1 71 12 0 14 0 2 0 19 0 2 7 5 9 0 0 5 15 91 35 0 0 13 0 17 2 22 3 0 5 0 11 18 0 10 0

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

7 7 28 0 130 9 82 25 4 9 4 4 5 37 0 9 20 8 18 0 0 9 25 60 85 0 8 27 8 9 3 12 4 0 30 6 7 18 11 13 0

666

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

GENESEE VALLEY DISTRICT CHURCHES LAKE ROCHESTER LEROY LIVONIA UNITED MACEDON CENTER NAPLES FED NEW LIFE NORTH CHILI NORTH GAINESVILLE NORTH ONTARIO NUNDA PAVILION PENFIELD PERRY FIRST PITTSFORD UNITED PULTNEYVILLE RUSH SCOTTSBURG SENECA ROCHESTER SILVER SPRINGS SOUTH BYRON SOUTH PERINTON SPARTA CENTER SPENCERPORT SPRINGWATER STAFFORD VICTOR WALWORTH WARSAW FIRST WARSAW IMMANUEL WAYLAND WEBSTER WEBSTERS CROSSING WESLEY ROCHESTER WEST AVENUE WEST BARRE WEST SPARTA WEST WALWORTH ZION WILLIAMSON WYOMING Total

27a

390

2,226

4,525

1,333

1,353

198

178

143

163

979

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

761

0 0 0 0 12 7 9 0 0 14 0 26 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 15 56 13 33 0 20 0 0 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 3 2 3 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 4 0 3 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 2 2 6 1

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 2 7 0 3 2 3 0 2 0 1 3 3 4 2 10 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 3 1 1 0 6 0

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

0 2 6 0 6 1 2 0 3 2 2 8 4 2 2 7 2 3 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 3 4 3 0 1 4 0 1 2 6 0 3 4 1

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

0 6 65 0 50 0 0 0 0 1 0 68 0 0 10 0 26 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 35 59 16 0 0 48 0 0 37 45 51 0 35 0

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

0 4 40 0 16 6 6 0 13 8 5 30 13 5 15 42 9 6 0 0 6 3 9 2 0 10 8 9 0 6 51 0 3 18 31 6 22 21 3

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

10 25 130 32 33 12 77 0 43 10 24 118 23 40 50 213 16 9 0 6 6 24 36 9 9 37 32 10 0 6 230 23 18 66 73 2 25 111 0

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

10 19 75 15 5 12 70 0 26 8 4 60 6 25 25 92 5 3 0 6 0 10 30 3 9 0 15 10 0 6 122 12 9 30 37 2 17 40 0

Total Christian formation participants

0 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 20 1 3 0 0 0 0 20 0

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

0 0 20 2 3 0 5 0 3 0 8 16 7 8 10 23 4 0 0 0 6 2 3 0 0 7 10 0 0 0 50 7 3 25 5 0 4 35 0

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

0 4 35 15 20 0 2 0 14 2 12 42 10 7 15 65 1 6 0 0 0 12 3 6 0 30 0 0 0 0 38 3 3 11 31 0 4 16 0

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

1,148

667

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

27b

$0 $145 $2,793 $0 $2,090 $0 $100 $0 $0 $200 $0 $0 $0 $400 $0 $102 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $3,420 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

GENESEE VALLEY DISTRICT CHURCHES

$4,527 $6,279 $29,900 $4,101 $159,815 $21,583 $20,850 $8,632 $4,395 $49,820 $300 $4,751 $10,684 $35,409 $2,380 $8,289 $14,696 $3,344 $14,477 $7,745 $2,520 $19,402 $0 $67,418 $42,158 $834 $2,693 $26,395 $4,000 $25,067 $750 $7,455 $1,563 $1,800 $19,606 $496 $17,979 $5,478 $15,467 $1,200 $3,000

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

$4,527 $16,576 $38,717 $4,101 $159,815 $21,583 $35,546 $16,083 $4,395 $49,820 $7,211 $4,751 $10,684 $35,409 $2,380 $8,289 $14,696 $3,344 $14,477 $8,617 $2,520 $19,402 $11,448 $76,278 $45,991 $834 $2,693 $26,395 $28,192 $39,813 $1,153 $7,455 $4,690 $27,833 $28,232 $9,563 $17,978 $7,633 $15,467 $0 $19,056

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

$0 $4,313 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,933 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

$0 $0 $1,480,000 $0 $324,000 $0 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $109,069 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,100,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Other Debt

$0 $77,320 $105,000 $39,005 $7,965,987 $200,000 $95,388 $35,000 $57,879 $548,643 $110,000 $62,509 $0 $1,696,220 $10,250 $415,214 $180,000 $0 $80,165 $0 $85,000 $80,918 $10,000 $314,550 $22,577 $31,615 $0 $298,000 $8,900 $0 $9,200 $50,000 $7,000 $6,000 $88,000 $0 $256,258 $43,338 $0 $0 $0

Debts secured by church physical assets

$352,000 $615,000 $4,640,000 $404,300 $23,649,044 $1,800,000 $2,415,000 $1,353,000 $125,000 $5,804,651 $720,000 $200,000 $0 $4,623,157 $550,000 $810,000 $2,500,000 $550,000 $420,300 $780,000 $752,550 $933,600 $316,900 $1,503,000 $1,178,670 $131,200 $450,000 $2,820,000 $2,424,500 $0 $0 $400,000 $1,600,000 $1,239,000 $2,168,000 $708,700 $1,800,000 $288,917 $115,500 $200,000 $785,000

Market value of other church‐owned assets

0 1,495 200 0 7,500 20 205 560 0 12 200 150 350 732 0 1,500 650 0 257 10 0 0 5 70 0 70 50 1,638 453 182 250 125 111 0 187 34 450 150 90 0 0

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

0 0 0 0 70 21 67 0 0 24 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 16 10 0 0 6 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 42 15 0 78 0 0 0 0

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

12 23 52 0 277 50 24 52 0 85 0 0 17 37 0 18 0 0 14 30 8 30 7 23 80 0 4 30 35 18 12 14 40 0 70 5 5 30 0 0 0

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

0 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 0 0 0

Number of persons engaged in mission

668

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$24,773

$0 $0 $2,302 $133 $0 $0 $75 $392 $0 $65 $10 $282 $3,607 $0 $0 $40 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5 $10 $0 $185 $0 $295 $5,600 $0 $0 $0 $1,522 $0 $0 $0 $0

$1,023,095

$2,557 $10,687 $27,754 $3,853 $9,100 $2,930 $2,500 $625 $16,000 $6,891 $6,500 $32,139 $17,364 $6,000 $8,418 $18,016 $4,841 $14,308 $5,758 $3,598 $0 $9,281 $6,015 $3,545 $4,038 $2,250 $3,775 $1,500 $3,446 $8,492 $56,274 $753 $10,000 $2,900 $13,426 $4,546 $8,024 $4,531 $3,202

$1,391,653

$2,557 $10,687 $27,754 $14,119 $9,100 $20,808 $20,940 $1,250 $22,917 $6,891 $8,426 $32,139 $17,364 $15,860 $8,418 $47,131 $4,841 $14,308 $5,758 $3,598 $11,151 $9,281 $12,031 $3,545 $4,038 $26,259 $10,276 $10,096 $3,446 $8,492 $56,274 $3,012 $25,038 $12,878 $13,426 $4,546 $8,024 $18,125 $3,202

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $8,800 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $16,266 $0 $4,057 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $1,650,000 $53,350 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $162,180 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

1,509

$530,000 $540,000 $0 $165,000 $1,006,313 $125,000 $70,000 $1,000 $108,396 $26,000 $53,000 $543,256 $120,000 $0 $177,521 $508,000 $12,000 $225,461 $0 $34,700 $165,000 $230,000 $3,300 $30,620 $53,987 $70,340 $0 $53,475 $0 $0 $56,243 $2,000 $164,837 $6,980 $111,500 $0 $177,000 $115,000 $0

27b

1,498

$530,000 $795,000 $2,700,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,374,500 $1,200,000 $66,000 $1,103,034 $1,140,000 $1,150,000 $2,273,000 $1,830,000 $1,950,000 $235,000 $3,000,000 $143,300 $1,176,000 $165,000 $726,000 $2,789,554 $116,000 $740,700 $200,000 $134,200 $3,426,000 $1,304,557 $880,703 $185,000 $400,000 $4,500,000 $539,157 $1,153,000 $447,890 $380,000 $669,925 $1,216,281 $150,000 $570,000

GENESEE VALLEY DISTRICT CHURCHES

112

0 5,200 120 102 100 200 430 100 0 150 85 1,679 185 200 125 1,400 325 0 0 0 0 653 0 40 82 0 125 0 0 23 713 1,524 0 279 100 42 68 42 0

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

0 0 20 0 75 0 0 0 0 0 15 150 10 0 0 550 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 45 203 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 0

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

0 0 70 25 0 0 13 0 5 12 5 7 9 0 10 94 5 0 0 9 0 13 0 1 0 20 5 2 0 0 43 20 0 10 10 2 0 6 0

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Other Debt

Debts secured by church physical assets

$43,369

Market value of other church‐owned assets

$4,883,599

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

$18,475,865

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

$117,986,790

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

31,798

Number of persons engaged in mission

Total

669

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$0 $0 $0 $0 $26,800 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000 $0 $2,050 $0 $3,500 $0 $0 $0 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,409 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

GENESEE VALLEY DISTRICT CHURCHES

$4,965 $8,161 $202,013 $1,831 $663,667 $8,094 $1,375 $17,960 $2,404 $126,155 $0 $1,345 $0 $13,655 $0 $28,650 $6,027 $380 $9,221 $30,465 $0 $765 $0 $5,248 $855 $0 $656 $28,350 $37 $5,265 $5,476 $7,179 $0 $0 $24,278 $332 $1,417 $6,747 $0 $0 $14,069

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$34,031 $99,902 $325,764 $34,128 $1,208,660 $155,248 $259,793 $115,477 $29,007 $337,173 $38,600 $36,401 $78,720 $241,641 $17,098 $75,757 $102,182 $38,369 $97,444 $73,098 $17,021 $152,896 $83,500 $525,584 $250,584 $4,970 $22,424 $202,967 $51,503 $295,019 $14,199 $57,235 $31,700 $133,367 $199,414 $37,673 $147,429 $58,517 $103,998 $122,002 $36,643

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

23 50 154 26 0 68 106 76 21 262 12 19 0 115 11 32 0 27 68 32 20 59 25 272 110 4 10 0 42 166 15 0 40 33 80 40 70 36 0 120 39

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$33,354 $111,653 $511,811 $28,293 $1,831,481 $208,491 $303,447 $162,076 $26,461 $387,241 $45,458 $34,322 $80,711 $255,401 $21,773 $110,382 $110,863 $26,036 $100,602 $84,868 $16,850 $148,373 $105,546 $525,636 $278,993 $9,419 $21,417 $218,494 $170,448 $298,431 $16,950 $72,382 $42,240 $207,955 $229,439 $44,835 $146,398 $65,007 $95,110 $121,287 $113,091

Number of Households giving to the local church

$65 $477 $774 $0 $1,924 $648 $0 $336 $0 $710 $0 $53 $0 $531 $23 $190 $0 $0 $128 $0 $0 $60 $0 $2,283 $0 $0 $0 $703 $37 $0 $0 $0 $0 $34 $50 $0 $681 $167 $0 $0 $0

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$200 $922 $24,708 $0 $62,019 $0 $11,676 $2,723 $389 $9,320 $0 $677 $0 $120 $75 $1,032 $0 $851 $2,146 $100 $0 $3,350 $0 $0 $0 $500 $552 $10,850 $0 $0 $0 $885 $1,000 $240 $4,842 $0 $3,337 $255 $2,500 $9,132 $0

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$0 $0 $1,457 $0 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $134 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $60 $0 $815 $0 $0 $600 $3,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$0 $164 $364 $0 $35 $415 $0 $0 $0 $850 $0 $61 $15 $0 $0 $22 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,096 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

670

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$58,343

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $500 $500 $0 $0 $2,417 $6,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,167 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,000 $0 $0 $3,000 $0 $0

$1,683,169

$9,504 $130 $172,096 $12,851 $262 $1,094 $6,259 $289 $9,861 $1,195 $2,825 $30,542 $4,023 $2,230 $29,780 $4,161 $300 $200 $0 $2,130 $1,610 $650 $1,311 $552 $100 $22,201 $15,287 $3,340 $3,658 $3,520 $79,965 $2,094 $10,709 $10,040 $9,580 $1,154 $497 $0 $127

$15,572 $63,041 $238,501 $98,573 $76,735 $71,887 $164,053 $4,721 $139,180 $41,365 $54,619 $226,442 $137,282 $74,016 $55,305 $352,787 $35,466 $89,522 $98,166 $35,484 $66,937 $59,010 $83,463 $22,719 $36,045 $332,892 $69,792 $68,087 $33,645 $57,627 $425,994 $20,651 $116,360 $96,231 $91,609 $30,861 $63,334 $122,909 $26,190

15 22 130 56 0 35 102 9 70 30 60 96 82 22 69 78 35 0 0 25 30 38 48 19 22 105 45 50 0 62 320 15 45 68 35 25 32 80 16

$248,754

$25,638 $78,677 $411,616 $80,356 $110,542 $87,625 $144,467 $9,369 $158,432 $43,833 $54,895 $255,306 $110,757 $119,061 $85,132 $354,878 $29,675 $105,019 $52,507 $31,050 $69,795 $59,014 $83,622 $28,172 $31,212 $296,104 $64,697 $73,848 $25,752 $69,681 $426,341 $20,031 $138,317 $74,956 $94,008 $35,593 $69,990 $172,278 $26,617

$36,207

$0 $0 $0 $273 $0 $309 $698 $0 $60 $143 $508 $495 $1,024 $0 $332 $1,609 $0 $503 $0 $0 $32 $0 $0 $0 $55 $648 $0 $565 $0 $397 $425 $0 $0 $104 $20 $67 $30 $0 $107

GENESEE VALLEY DISTRICT CHURCHES

$4,257

$0 $0 $9,600 $708 $0 $979 $0 $1,039 $312 $0 $0 $17,940 $2,898 $4,240 $1,090 $16,114 $0 $0 $0 $601 $4,828 $1,505 $0 $0 $981 $2,012 $50 $229 $115 $1,000 $23,614 $0 $0 $0 $2,376 $1,087 $1,035 $0 $0

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $504 $0 $100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,050 $1,609 $0 $0 $0 $0 $282 $0 $0 $0 $750 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,046 $0 $0 $0 $200 $0 $0

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $800 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $125 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

Number of Households giving to the local church

$9,844,211

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

4,274

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$11,631,888

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$18,278

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

Total

671

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 158144 158166 158202 158246 158268 143941 159285 140696 158304 158348 158361 158383 144103 158326 158428 158441 158485 158394 158508 158521 158543 158565 158601 158623 144422 156783 156830 158703 158725 158760 158840 158884 159456 158920 158942 158964 159002 159024 159046 159068 159720

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

MOHAWK DISTRICT CHURCHES

30 10 41 0 0 3 4 35 0 0 0 245 0 5 20 0 0 0 30 2 12 0 41 35 0 2 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 0 0 33 5 6 0 0 75

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

4 0 0 0 0 4 2 11 0 0 4 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 20 2 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 1 0 0 49 0 4 0 15 0 118

Number of other constituents

6 0 3 0 0 2 2 1 2 0 4 5 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 2 0 1 0 2 0 7 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 5 3

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

60 30 85 20 69 22 15 65 23 18 56 99 21 12 25 27 12 0 58 15 25 22 23 80 8 20 18 51 13 92 20 25 15 30 38 25 22 28 37 30 137

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

91 60 411 82 130 203 51 50 127 25 157 449 103 54 51 57 61 290 249 206 45 49 32 147 63 80 28 216 32 178 9 77 41 55 262 108 90 130 197 119 385

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 1 1 0 1 3 1 0 1 0 0 7 3 1 0 2 0 0 1 2 1 3 1 0 0 4 0 4 1 13 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 6 4

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by death

0 0 4 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

4 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 15 2 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 7 10 8

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

85 61 416 82 130 220 51 37 128 25 141 448 106 55 59 48 61 289 253 209 46 52 33 147 63 84 28 218 33 191 9 75 41 56 264 169 90 128 190 114 381

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

AVA BERNHARDS BAY BOONVILLE BOUCKVILLE CAMDEN CANASTOTA CEDAR LAKE CENTERPOINT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHERRY VALLEY CLARK MILLS CLEVELAND CLINTON CLOCKVILLE COLD BROOK CONSTABLEVILLE CONSTANTIA DEANSBORO DELTA DOLGEVILLE EARLVILLE EAST HAMILTON EAST SCHUYLER FLORENCE FLOYD GEORGETOWN GLENFIELD GREIG HAMILTON PARK HAWKINSVILLE HERKIMER JORDANVILLE FEDERATED LAIRDSVILLE LASSELLSVILLE LEE LEE CENTER LEONARDSVILLE LOWELL MADISON MAYNARD MIDDLEVILLE MOHAWK VALLEY TRINTY

672

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 158805 159104 159126 144808 159148 159206 159228 144887 036617 158907 159263 159811 144945 144980 159308 159321 145040 159343 159365 999567 159423 159445 159467 159503 145107 145244 159560 159582 145288 159605 159627 159640 159662 159684 159707 159764 159786 159822 159800 159844 159866

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0

MOHAWK DISTRICT CHURCHES

80 50 0 0 0 15 18 0 25 0 0 0 100 95 6 5 0 0 0 20 30 0 17 50 18 15 20 25 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 33 29 8 10 22 0

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

277 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 59 3 0 0 0 0 51 0 3 0 0 2 151 2 6 5 23 1 12 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 21 0 0 5 80 2

Number of other constituents

5 3 0 0 0 0 4 3 6 0 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 3 8 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 2 4 2

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

110 149 20 15 23 22 28 68 78 22 20 14 16 25 22 18 11 21 30 75 117 24 42 36 76 45 30 70 20 29 25 6 15 22 8 27 32 25 25 42 45

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

1,006 740 64 15 87 93 63 507 280 80 203 29 73 85 116 83 24 35 91 87 558 71 39 187 491 161 57 119 35 25 80 7 60 29 24 90 70 88 184 147 139

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

13 12 0 0 0 1 0 13 6 0 3 2 2 3 9 0 1 0 2 1 17 1 1 5 7 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 0 3 0 2 1

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by death

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 8 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

5 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 2 0 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 0

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

1,014 738 66 15 80 94 61 526 289 80 206 31 75 88 125 83 25 35 96 84 572 71 29 193 497 158 57 119 37 22 78 14 62 29 25 85 70 91 184 144 140

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

MORNING STAR NEW HARTFORD NEW LONDON NEW WOODSTOCK FED NEWPORT NORTH WESTERN OHIO ONEIDA FIRST ONEIDA ST PAULS OPPENHEIM ORISKANY FALLS PAINES HOLLOW PERRYVILLE PETERBORO POINT ROCK POOLVILLE PRATTS HOLLOW PROSPECT PARK REMSEN RICHFIELD SPRINGS UNITED ROME FIRST SAINT JOHNSVILLE SALISBURY CENTER SAUQUOIT VALLEY SHERRILL SOUTH OTSELIC STEUBEN STITTVILLE STOCKBRIDGE STRATFORD TABERG TALCOTTVILLE TRENTON TURIN UTICA ASBURY VAN HORNESVILLE VERNON VERNON CENTER VERONA VIENNA WATERVILLE

673

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

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GCFA NO.

156657 159981 160001 159968

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA Number of other constituents

0 0 6 0

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

0 0 0 0

1,370

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

0 16 0 1

1,026

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 3 5 4

138

Total Professing Members at close of this year

26 30 57 45

3,197

Removed by death

145 85 104 135

12,141

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

1 0 1 2

183

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 0 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 1 0 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 1

102

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

0 2 0 0

0 2 6 6

132

146 82 99 132

12,263

MOHAWK DISTRICT CHURCHES

WEST MONROE WEST SCHUYLER WEST WINFIELD FED WESTMORELAND

TOTAL

674

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

MOHAWK DISTRICT CHURCHES AVA BERNHARDS BAY BOONVILLE BOUCKVILLE CAMDEN CANASTOTA CEDAR LAKE CENTERPOINT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHERRY VALLEY CLARK MILLS CLEVELAND CLINTON CLOCKVILLE COLD BROOK CONSTABLEVILLE CONSTANTIA DEANSBORO DELTA DOLGEVILLE EARLVILLE EAST HAMILTON EAST SCHUYLER FLORENCE FLOYD GEORGETOWN GLENFIELD GREIG HAMILTON PARK HAWKINSVILLE HERKIMER JORDANVILLE FEDERATED LAIRDSVILLE LASSELLSVILLE LEE LEE CENTER LEONARDSVILLE LOWELL MADISON MAYNARD MIDDLEVILLE MOHAWK VALLEY TRINTY

27a

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

0 0 15 11 0 0 0 0 15 0 19 98 0 10 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 8 0 10 0 11 0 0 10 0 0 10 0

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 0 0 0 8 0 0 12 0 0 0 22 0 6 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

1 1 3 0 1 0 1 6 1 1 1 6 1 0 4 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 9 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 5 4

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

0 1 3 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 2 4 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 7 2 0 6 0 3 0 1 5 0 2 0 0 2 3

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

0 0 30 0 21 0 0 0 35 0 19 158 0 0 10 0 0 12 183 7 0 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 25 27 0 0 0 0 0

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

5 6 12 0 17 5 2 12 0 0 12 33 18 0 0 6 0 0 25 0 7 2 9 16 0 2 7 9 0 38 3 5 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 10 25

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

28 21 22 0 23 14 6 78 0 5 27 112 26 0 28 55 0 48 39 2 36 4 24 33 0 35 13 24 0 59 3 7 0 7 44 15 14 0 16 14 73

Total Christian formation participants

18 10 8 0 16 4 5 50 0 5 10 30 20 0 8 20 0 35 10 2 16 0 5 7 0 0 9 15 0 12 0 7 0 0 9 0 8 0 13 2 0

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

0 2 0 0 2 0 0 8 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 10 0 8 0 0 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

5 1 5 0 5 2 1 3 0 0 12 6 0 0 0 10 0 5 11 0 4 0 8 6 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 10 6 2 0 0 4 18

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

5 8 9 0 0 8 0 17 0 0 5 64 6 0 20 15 0 0 18 0 12 4 8 20 0 35 4 9 0 28 3 0 0 7 25 9 4 0 3 6 55

675

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

MOHAWK DISTRICT CHURCHES MORNING STAR NEW HARTFORD NEW LONDON NEW WOODSTOCK FED NEWPORT NORTH WESTERN OHIO ONEIDA FIRST ONEIDA ST PAULS OPPENHEIM ORISKANY FALLS PAINES HOLLOW PERRYVILLE PETERBORO POINT ROCK POOLVILLE PRATTS HOLLOW PROSPECT PARK REMSEN RICHFIELD SPRINGS UNITED ROME FIRST SAINT JOHNSVILLE SALISBURY CENTER SAUQUOIT VALLEY SHERRILL SOUTH OTSELIC STEUBEN STITTVILLE STOCKBRIDGE STRATFORD TABERG TALCOTTVILLE TRENTON TURIN UTICA ASBURY VAN HORNESVILLE VERNON VERNON CENTER VERONA VIENNA WATERVILLE

27a

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

12 47 0 0 12 0 1 0 6 0 15 0 0 0 12 2 0 0 20 18 15 0 11 15 16 30 10 10 0 8 0 0 0 7 0 0 12 8 5 5 21

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 3 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 4 0 2 0 2 1 4 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 2 0 1

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

0 3 0 0 2 1 0 4 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 2 2 13 1

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

2 6 0 2 0 0 0 2 5 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 4 4 1 1 2 1 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 2 0 3 5

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

3 51 0 40 0 0 16 0 0 12 15 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 17 85 0 18 0 55 5 22 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 5 4 14 32

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

14 27 0 36 0 0 10 7 8 2 20 0 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 8 14 3 5 15 8 10 20 20 3 0 0 0 16 0 0 7 0 8 6 10 24

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

52 106 0 0 8 12 14 138 24 9 0 0 10 6 0 7 0 0 0 23 46 42 26 29 35 17 54 47 0 10 0 0 13 7 7 49 6 18 12 29 65

Total Christian formation participants

20 19 0 0 8 12 0 115 22 5 0 0 5 2 0 7 0 0 0 10 21 42 20 15 12 12 20 15 0 10 0 0 13 0 7 23 6 13 4 12 25

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

9 10 0 0 0 0 3 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 10 0 0 0 8 3 7 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 2 5 12

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

23 77 0 0 0 0 9 13 0 2 0 0 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 10 15 0 5 14 14 2 20 20 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 10 0 5 6 12 21

676

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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GCFA NO.

156657 159981 160001 159968

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

MOHAWK DISTRICT CHURCHES

WEST MONROE WEST SCHUYLER WEST WINFIELD FED WESTMORELAND

TOTAL

Membership in United Methodist Women

27a

0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 11 0 0

562

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

0 7 0 0

119

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

0 1 1 0

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

0 6 1 1

123

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

1 2 4 1

134

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

0 26 0 22

1,018

Total Christian formation participants

3 4 11 23

658

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

9 57 40 25

2,007

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

1 32 8 13

903

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

0 2 0 1

3 2 15 4

266

5 21 17 7

751

677

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

27b

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,007 $0 $0 $50 $0 $0 $3,345 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $25 $0 $0 $1,700 $0 $0 $550 $0 $0 $0 $495 $0 $175 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $6 $0

MOHAWK DISTRICT CHURCHES

$3,248 $3,922 $23,182 $3,583 $15,890 $6,239 $1,550 $0 $5,014 $2,471 $5,818 $22,361 $355 $2,529 $5,849 $3,571 $3,266 $13,579 $10,516 $10,688 $0 $2,351 $2,169 $9,653 $1,516 $4,109 $2,537 $17,464 $1,011 $3,353 $0 $4,118 $1,163 $3,667 $9,092 $30 $2,425 $5,890 $2,000 $1,201 $0

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

$3,248 $3,922 $23,182 $3,583 $15,890 $6,239 $1,550 $0 $5,014 $2,471 $5,818 $22,361 $2,948 $2,529 $5,849 $3,571 $3,266 $13,579 $10,516 $10,688 $5,667 $2,351 $2,169 $9,653 $1,516 $4,109 $2,537 $17,464 $1,011 $14,577 $3,271 $4,118 $2,478 $3,667 $9,092 $4,057 $2,425 $5,890 $10,737 $2,290 $21,794

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $6,000

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $805,000

Other Debt

$52,000 $0 $0 $5,000 $0 $0 $25,000 $44,158 $85,000 $0 $68,077 $249,000 $50,000 $40,000 $3,000 $12,000 $12,000 $161,998 $0 $585,448 $0 $0 $950 $8,516 $0 $0 $700 $245,337 $0 $57,000 $83,500 $57,332 $30,000 $7,250 $85,000 $10,000 $0 $0 $167,850 $2,500 $92,000

Debts secured by church physical assets

$618,000 $154,200 $2,508,800 $500,000 $60,000 $750,000 $180,000 $797,764 $94,000 $289,655 $299,400 $3,186,000 $75,500 $100,000 $150,000 $55,000 $818,393 $622,000 $440,857 $600,000 $241,000 $37,300 $120,000 $690,281 $32,000 $170,000 $130,000 $615,800 $90,000 $2,370,000 $275,000 $375,000 $37,500 $235,000 $785,000 $170,000 $60,000 $452,000 $628,059 $15,000 $2,184,000

Market value of other church‐owned assets

0 0 331 0 125 6,352 16 15 0 635 1,619 400 104 25 50 840 0 0 8,800 90 46 600 213 1,400 0 0 0 0 0 140 0 0 0 100 200 0 200 0 159 0 2,000

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 200

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

2 5 0 0 8 3 0 30 0 0 13 18 0 14 2 57 0 0 6 6 15 0 6 7 0 0 10 11 0 2 0 2 0 0 32 4 3 0 6 6 65

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

0 0 0 0 0 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons engaged in mission

678

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

27b

$0 $285 $200 $0 $890 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,850 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,620 $0 $655 $0 $0 $150 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100

MOHAWK DISTRICT CHURCHES

$9,750 $15,358 $2,765 $4,154 $3,854 $4,246 $3,532 $19,814 $7,832 $207 $5,561 $2,437 $4,109 $4,772 $3,208 $5,454 $1,231 $4,354 $8,363 $4,848 $26,190 $0 $3,407 $10,057 $22,012 $6,854 $3,265 $10,700 $2,950 $3,212 $3,819 $633 $2,642 $3,559 $1,500 $5,732 $5,600 $4,894 $5,038 $1,453 $1,200

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

$25,575 $39,442 $2,765 $3,645 $3,854 $4,246 $3,532 $19,409 $17,461 $2,484 $5,561 $2,437 $4,109 $4,772 $4,208 $5,454 $1,231 $4,354 $8,363 $7,089 $30,073 $2,552 $3,407 $10,057 $22,012 $6,854 $3,265 $10,700 $2,950 $3,212 $3,819 $1,085 $2,642 $4,271 $4,502 $5,732 $5,600 $4,894 $10,075 $5,759 $7,573

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

$0 $155,265 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

$218,489 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Other Debt

$179,145 $269,053 $4,000 $202,603 $3,075 $0 $10,000 $110,000 $109,893 $17,126 $155,400 $20,200 $17,006 $0 $0 $0 $9,800 $23,699 $81,034 $90,000 $244,605 $55,000 $60,400 $117,300 $2,102,000 $195,000 $40,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $51,360 $68,000 $250,000 $0 $35,000 $0 $193,000 $70,000 $0

Debts secured by church physical assets

$3,408,600 $2,572,097 $350,000 $760,000 $185,000 $350,000 $40,000 $730,000 $594,300 $40,000 $500,000 $300,000 $196,000 $375,000 $225,000 $105,000 $75,000 $235,000 $408,966 $300,000 $4,331,800 $225,000 $100,000 $431,000 $2,000,000 $312,000 $130,000 $800,000 $260,000 $100,000 $300,000 $129,000 $1,300,000 $161,000 $1,000,000 $200,000 $250,000 $225,000 $210,000 $4,950,000 $555,000

Market value of other church‐owned assets

0 52 3 0 0 250 0 29,500 300 0 0 0 142 150 100 25 0 0 0 3,500 590 0 0 18 20 0 657 1,200 100 0 140 60 0 0 0 1,308 0 0 250 215 52

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

70 98 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

3 27 0 0 0 0 1 0 25 0 15 0 3 0 55 0 0 0 0 12 12 1 0 4 10 13 100 8 15 0 0 1 0 2 0 16 12 3 0 10 0

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons engaged in mission

679

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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$0 $0 $0 $0

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

$3,600 $591 $2,506 $6,712

$13,203

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

$5,845 $7,087 $8,434 $6,712

$471,355

Other Debt

$0 $0 $0 $0

$626,200

Debts secured by church physical assets

$0 $0 $0 $0

$161,265

Market value of other church‐owned assets

$1,090 $0 $145,995 $8,733

$1,023,489

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

$136,667 $590,000 $1,649,600 $221,000

$7,180,133

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

0 188 0 206

$54,329,539

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

63,486

Number of persons engaged in mission

0 0 50 0

683

0 8 0 1

690

27b

0 0 0 0

MOHAWK DISTRICT CHURCHES

WEST MONROE WEST SCHUYLER WEST WINFIELD FED WESTMORELAND

TOTAL

680

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

46 $0 $0 $4,000 $0 $0 $4,000 $0 $15,250 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

MOHAWK DISTRICT CHURCHES

$933 $1,086 $30,142 $223 $110 $845 $3,300 $51,960 $742 $109 $25,065 $27,230 $0 $346 $5,200 $1,915 $0 $3,302 $0 $8,822 $1,525 $2,400 $431 $14,725 $1,609 $32 $10,942 $15,112 $0 $13,238 $0 $1,375 $0 $0 $6,815 $300 $460 $2,953 $7,159 $38 $10,000

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$65,431 $30,544 $129,250 $25,920 $100,108 $37,643 $15,200 $112,575 $33,522 $17,752 $43,488 $167,348 $16,835 $16,575 $40,496 $28,113 $19,172 $94,254 $77,642 $70,844 $33,057 $16,995 $13,549 $58,998 $10,038 $29,502 $20,568 $129,148 $6,916 $103,884 $23,470 $24,780 $6,540 $18,584 $58,618 $22,480 $13,888 $36,319 $68,474 $19,114 $121,043

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

45 26 55 11 35 20 11 30 25 18 57 95 15 15 20 29 10 50 29 12 15 15 12 31 7 15 10 29 7 78 12 30 8 0 70 24 28 42 40 20 100

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$38,293 $30,118 $153,485 $32,888 $116,538 $54,577 $10,750 $135,976 $35,956 $20,996 $77,941 $176,257 $24,546 $21,233 $37,827 $40,211 $17,701 $85,668 $75,311 $71,914 $51,908 $18,677 $16,742 $89,525 $15,630 $31,695 $14,519 $113,910 $6,574 $123,426 $38,414 $27,555 $11,213 $20,958 $80,313 $24,763 $12,719 $58,501 $96,284 $17,647 $211,601

Number of Households giving to the local church

$0 $0 $10 $78 $0 $275 $0 $0 $182 $109 $0 $1,976 $0 $26 $0 $0 $30 $342 $0 $80 $0 $0 $118 $525 $59 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $235 $0 $15 $0 $556 $28 $202

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$1,050 $0 $0 $0 $2,800 $993 $100 $363 $0 $300 $300 $0 $478 $0 $4,400 $6,945 $600 $2,100 $0 $2,040 $4,755 $374 $100 $0 $220 $0 $513 $1,518 $240 $1,125 $980 $542 $0 $0 $500 $0 $129 $5,875 $0 $101 $355

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$2,277 $854 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,254 $0 $0 $0 $500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100 $5,232 $0 $0 $4,006 $0 $0 $831 $1,446 $0 $2,520 $250 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $325 $300 $0 $0

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$0 $0 $0 $0 $50 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,612 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $25 $0 $0 $0 $0 $476 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $250 $71 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

681

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

46 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $575 $2,083 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,837 $0 $0 $1,100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

MOHAWK DISTRICT CHURCHES

$17,717 $37,202 $740 $0 $3,958 $5,520 $6 $7,325 $5,401 $7,685 $0 $0 $2,677 $4,375 $1,259 $3,377 $100 $0 $525 $13,183 $49,260 $3,500 $0 $391 $0 $4,075 $1,400 $4,035 $0 $300 $534 $0 $380 $0 $0 $3,007 $5,254 $4,361 $0 $40 $1,185

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$174,924 $252,376 $21,367 $9,740 $26,883 $30,573 $18,855 $130,436 $123,277 $24,474 $24,860 $23,599 $21,921 $31,509 $32,692 $38,473 $8,483 $34,334 $28,529 $60,510 $171,249 $17,968 $37,491 $69,574 $168,758 $54,140 $32,436 $64,468 $21,202 $27,284 $17,734 $2,552 $13,726 $28,454 $15,000 $41,148 $40,131 $37,233 $34,156 $42,182 $55,836

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

99 152 18 0 20 18 13 115 77 17 13 0 14 44 26 15 11 0 39 42 81 13 20 42 97 25 18 22 10 20 16 0 15 0 20 38 22 21 18 35 31

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$204,792 $287,169 $17,706 $13,777 $27,685 $31,782 $22,074 $140,595 $160,581 $32,378 $47,811 $12,068 $32,137 $31,427 $31,733 $44,168 $7,940 $30,098 $34,313 $98,755 $223,488 $22,499 $23,462 $81,872 $215,660 $51,552 $32,765 $88,373 $23,844 $15,481 $25,521 $4,993 $15,696 $28,121 $33,094 $49,244 $41,969 $40,669 $60,283 $63,349 $42,613

Number of Households giving to the local church

$29 $1,135 $0 $0 $8 $245 $0 $0 $203 $0 $187 $0 $143 $20 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $484 $2,300 $0 $0 $0 $106 $0 $0 $70 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20 $151 $128 $0 $0 $0

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$0 $5,504 $0 $0 $214 $1,262 $703 $730 $1,603 $1,774 $238 $0 $1,351 $700 $0 $500 $0 $0 $316 $3,152 $0 $0 $100 $1,534 $2,000 $0 $2,000 $1,462 $472 $995 $941 $0 $0 $50 $0 $3,273 $1,420 $200 $0 $0 $0

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$0 $0 $0 $0 $160 $0 $0 $0 $164 $0 $499 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,109 $0 $0 $1,162 $0 $10,200 $0 $500 $5,986 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $111 $711 $65 $180 $0 $0

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$0 $281 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $39 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,445 $0 $0 $0 $60 $0 $0 $150 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $25 $0 $0 $0

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

682

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

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156657 159981 160001 159968

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA Total income for annual budget/spending plan

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

$0 $0 $0 $0

Number of Households giving to the local church

$0 $806 $29,859 $493

$39,845

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$38,095 $40,845 $116,355 $48,772

$470,374

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$34,915 $38,250 $629,448 $84,455

$4,333,281

21 26 43 24

$5,621,365 2,612

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$0 $293 $116 $150

$10,634

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

$40 $296 $4,703 $180

$77,509

$0 $200 $100 $0

$45,042

$0 $0 $0 $0

$6,484

MOHAWK DISTRICT CHURCHES

WEST MONROE WEST SCHUYLER WEST WINFIELD FED WESTMORELAND

TOTAL

683

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 149003 150536 150467 150480 150503 148783 148841 148863 140242 150560 140264 149914 150627 141281 140300 148921 148987 140388 149047 140402 149696 149093 149082 149105 140663 141190 149286 149300 149322 141213 149388 140867 143416 149424 149446 149311 141202 140583 141235 149685 076613

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

MOUNTAIN VIEW DISTRICT CHURCHES

0 2 0 0 20 48 0 49 0 7 0 17 10 0 0 0 10 14 65 0 0 0 111 81 60 15 12 0 25 0 0 230 17 0 0 35 17 0 0 0 0

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

1 0 0 1 2 0 0 36 0 0 2 20 2 0 0 15 0 2 56 0 0 0 124 127 0 4 0 0 342 0 6 268 0 0 0 0 0 89 1 0 0

Number of other constituents

0 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

34 15 55 14 39 56 61 155 43 23 36 23 25 40 32 67 36 17 74 15 25 16 29 77 52 30 27 22 72 15 68 208 12 37 26 25 32 161 42 17 61

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

70 64 107 40 182 120 139 553 83 75 185 73 208 51 61 198 230 25 237 42 42 19 222 597 344 80 86 45 110 37 132 877 52 20 98 35 214 579 169 109 290

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 1 3 2 1 2 4 7 1 4 1 1 26 1 1 5 3 0 4 0 0 1 5 5 10 0 0 1 2 0 13 14 0 0 2 4 0 8 2 1 1

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by death

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 360 0 0 0 3 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 15 0 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 1

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 362 0 0 0 3 1 4 3 0 2 0 0 1 6 0 1 1

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

70 65 110 42 182 123 142 554 84 79 184 74 233 50 63 203 235 21 240 58 42 20 228 606 358 80 86 46 112 36 144 886 52 18 100 40 213 593 171 109 289

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

ADDISON ALFRED ALLENTOWN ANDOVER ANGELICA ARKPORT AVOCA BATH CENTENARY BEAVER DAMS BELMONT UNITED BIG FLATS HILLVIEW BISHOPVILLE BOLIVAR FIRST BREESPORT BURDETT CAMPBELL CANISTEO CATLIN CATON CHEMUNG COHOCTON COOPERS PLAINS CORNING FIRST CORNING GRACE ELMIRA HEIGHTS OAKWOOD ERIN GARWOODS GREENWOOD HAMMONDSPORT HICKS HORNELL HORSEHEADS ITALY VALLEY JASPER UNITED KANONA MITCHELLSVILLE MONTOUR FALLS NEW BEGINNINGS NORTH CHEMUNG NORTH COHOCTON ODESSA‐CATHARINE

684

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 149743 140685 141348 149765 149014 149058 149071 140708 151564 151600 149867 149880 149903 151234 141257 036515 150046 141543 141645 140435 151702 140743 150206 150228 141760 149036

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

815

184

9,536

2,979

1,260

1,143

0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

838

75 0 7 8 7 54 0 7 0 8 14 10 4 0 10 0 25 1 2 0 41 25 0 0 0 0

MOUNTAIN VIEW DISTRICT CHURCHES

9,699

0 3 0 0 0 15 0 21 0 0 0 35 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 84 3 0 0 0 0

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0

Number of other constituents

30 283 40 15 42 30 15 25 23 29 17 30 34 4 16 20 19 65 12 25 110 50 25 10 11 85

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

92 636 79 72 51 28 24 68 159 59 46 104 75 36 77 23 57 116 68 148 276 126 41 66 34 75

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

3 6 1 0 3 0 1 4 1 2 0 3 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 2 9 4 1 3 0 0

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by death

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 118 0 0 290 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 5 2 0 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 126 0 0 290 4 1 0 0 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

95 639 77 72 50 25 24 77 160 61 46 107 74 40 78 19 58 108 69 151 290 119 41 69 34 75

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

PAINTED POST PINE CITY PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE PINE VALLEY PRATTSBURGH PRESHO RATHBONE RISINGVILLE RIVERSIDE SCIO SHORT TRACT SOUTH CANISTEO SOUTH CORNING SOUTH DANSVILLE STANNARDS SULLIVANVILLE SWAIN TROUPSBURG TYRONE WATKINS GLEN WEBB MILLS WELLSVILLE FIRST WESTSIDE WHEELER WHITESVILLE WILAWANA, PA WOODHULL

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

TOTAL

685

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

MOUNTAIN VIEW DISTRICT CHURCHES ADDISON ALFRED ALLENTOWN ANDOVER ANGELICA ARKPORT AVOCA BATH CENTENARY BEAVER DAMS BELMONT UNITED BIG FLATS HILLVIEW BISHOPVILLE BOLIVAR FIRST BREESPORT BURDETT CAMPBELL CANISTEO CATLIN CATON CHEMUNG COHOCTON COOPERS PLAINS CORNING FIRST CORNING GRACE ELMIRA HEIGHTS OAKWOOD ERIN GARWOODS GREENWOOD HAMMONDSPORT HICKS HORNELL HORSEHEADS ITALY VALLEY JASPER UNITED KANONA MITCHELLSVILLE MONTOUR FALLS NEW BEGINNINGS NORTH CHEMUNG NORTH COHOCTON ODESSA‐CATHARINE

27a

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

9 5 0 5 0 19 15 30 15 0 16 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 19 0 4 8 0 56 11 0 0 0 33 0 8 86 0 0 0 0 0 32 10 16 18

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 0 2 0 1 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8 0 0 4 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 4 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 2 3

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

0 1 3 1 2 1 3 3 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 4 0 1 7 1 0 0 5 0 7 8 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 3 1

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

1 0 3 0 2 4 4 6 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 5 2 1 0 0 5 0 7 11 0 0 0 0 1 8 4 3 1

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

3 0 30 0 44 55 0 50 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 21 0 80 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 110 0 96 124 0 0 0 6 32 60 43 28 38

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

9 0 11 0 10 18 14 45 9 9 9 0 10 5 0 12 6 4 8 0 12 8 13 22 7 5 0 0 19 6 42 85 0 5 0 0 6 44 4 10 9

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

6 10 47 7 24 38 70 91 19 11 20 3 13 50 21 30 15 11 71 0 29 14 17 48 43 20 10 3 104 0 39 273 0 15 10 20 36 99 102 31 46

Total Christian formation participants

0 8 30 7 0 19 62 66 10 8 11 3 8 30 10 18 15 6 40 0 17 10 12 10 34 8 10 3 53 0 17 60 0 9 10 8 16 50 19 12 12

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 12 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

0 2 6 0 0 10 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 10 3 3 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 14 2 4 0 0 39 0 8 26 0 0 0 3 0 10 43 10 18

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

6 0 11 0 24 9 8 14 9 3 9 0 5 10 8 9 0 5 25 0 12 2 5 24 7 8 0 0 12 0 10 175 0 6 0 6 20 36 40 9 16

686

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 149743 140685 141348 149765 149014 149058 149071 140708 151564 151600 149867 149880 149903 151234 141257 036515 150046 141543 141645 140435 151702 140743 150206 150228 141760 149036

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

MOUNTAIN VIEW DISTRICT CHURCHES PAINTED POST PINE CITY PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE PINE VALLEY PRATTSBURGH PRESHO RATHBONE RISINGVILLE RIVERSIDE SCIO SHORT TRACT SOUTH CANISTEO SOUTH CORNING SOUTH DANSVILLE STANNARDS SULLIVANVILLE SWAIN TROUPSBURG TYRONE WATKINS GLEN WEBB MILLS WELLSVILLE FIRST WESTSIDE WHEELER WHITESVILLE WILAWANA, PA WOODHULL TOTAL

27a

1,046

2,011

654

1,027

106

489

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

259

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 15 23 0 0 0 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 0 2 0 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 14 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 2 1 0 1 0 0

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

4 7 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

33 130 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

7 49 5 0 10 7 0 12 3 0 0 4 0 0 2 5 2 8 0 5 8 25 0 0 0 26

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

7 240 20 0 17 0 10 19 10 16 0 22 0 0 8 0 2 28 5 10 57 0 20 4 0 0

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

5 152 12 0 6 0 10 18 4 6 0 17 0 0 6 0 0 10 5 10 49 0 15 0 0 0

Total Christian formation participants

0 15 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

1 18 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

1 55 8 0 7 0 0 0 6 3 0 5 0 0 2 0 2 10 0 0 8 0 5 4 0 0

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

659

687

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

27b

$0 $0 $600 $0 $65 $0 $0 $1,660 $0 $0 $5 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $274 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $30 $81 $0 $200 $800 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,500 $623 $0 $0

MOUNTAIN VIEW DISTRICT CHURCHES

$5,560 $0 $5,870 $2,400 $5,129 $11,873 $8,391 $35,441 $6,903 $6,630 $8,372 $4,099 $6,000 $2,823 $4,452 $7,511 $10,783 $2,402 $14,147 $4,290 $4,276 $6,524 $13,958 $20,822 $1,297 $2,454 $3,419 $2,525 $13,822 $1,289 $14,105 $36,333 $837 $2,075 $2,882 $3,532 $5,819 $24,366 $4,845 $2,152 $2,150

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

$5,560 $7,849 $5,870 $2,400 $6,905 $11,873 $8,391 $35,441 $6,903 $6,630 $8,372 $4,099 $9,869 $2,823 $4,452 $16,284 $10,783 $2,402 $14,147 $4,290 $4,276 $6,524 $18,472 $20,822 $16,602 $2,454 $3,419 $2,525 $13,822 $1,289 $14,105 $57,106 $2,512 $2,075 $5,764 $3,532 $5,819 $24,366 $4,845 $2,152 $11,382

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $33,722 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

$0 $4,082 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Other Debt

$75,000 $20,000 $38,445 $0 $64,500 $0 $80,500 $0 $0 $54,000 $0 $40,000 $141,106 $70,000 $0 $51,546 $132,017 $0 $150,000 $87,000 $33,663 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,050 $25,000 $0 $265,005 $30 $454,040 $411,528 $0 $0 $78,000 $21,508 $39,157 $781,402 $26,000 $67,500 $0

Debts secured by church physical assets

$550,000 $75,000 $168,450 $1,149,495 $497,500 $355,500 $656,000 $1,600,000 $594,000 $178,800 $815,000 $102,000 $501,600 $252,800 $170,000 $926,000 $1,750,000 $256,630 $920,750 $1,125,000 $90,000 $300,000 $5,400,000 $2,258,329 $922,000 $55,000 $115,400 $730,724 $961,000 $150 $365,000 $3,859,500 $208,000 $46,000 $256,000 $307,000 $565,000 $3,570,000 $18,000 $141,480 $664,300

Market value of other church‐owned assets

100 40 925 0 50 0 1,150 500 12 0 0 0 98 150 19 512 55 100 150 6 0 0 12 155 3,000 90 105 0 43 0 472 6,300 0 4 423 1,660 40 7,000 0 0 50

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

0 0 0 0 20 0 0 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 48 11,233 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

2 0 15 0 5 5 32 36 5 0 5 0 9 12 0 0 0 1 30 20 0 10 6 4 7 10 0 0 0 0 47 140 0 0 0 0 6 25 25 0 6

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons engaged in mission

688

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 149743 140685 141348 149765 149014 149058 149071 140708 151564 151600 149867 149880 149903 151234 141257 036515 150046 141543 141645 140435 151702 140743 150206 150228 141760 149036

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$7,726

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $23 $0 $0 $0 $0 $215 $0 $650 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$462,051

$6,000 $10,000 $6,409 $0 $5,545 $1,544 $499 $527 $7,676 $3,892 $3,499 $6,568 $4,636 $3,754 $4,937 $2,376 $2,849 $17,272 $5,633 $8,909 $15,733 $13,397 $2,457 $2,990 $1,851 $540

$611,361

$11,297 $43,644 $6,409 $4,622 $5,545 $1,544 $2,995 $6,327 $7,676 $3,892 $3,499 $6,568 $4,636 $3,754 $4,937 $2,376 $2,849 $17,272 $5,633 $8,909 $31,467 $13,397 $2,457 $4,172 $1,851 $4,427

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,343 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

12,099

$0 $9,258 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

27b

681

$0 $180,000 $42,321 $18,968 $0 $21,356 $0 $90,000 $58,049 $20,000 $10,000 $60,000 $2,000 $32,000 $10,421 $50,000 $74,150 $30,000 $5,000 $43,437 $353,528 $362,718 $0 $68,300 $0 $0

MOUNTAIN VIEW DISTRICT CHURCHES

$0 $1,170,000 $135,000 $583,100 $567,000 $240,800 $125,000 $1,105,000 $955,000 $308,000 $203,000 $250,000 $557,700 $526,157 $95,393 $54,000 $1,091,831 $450,000 $160,000 $418,000 $2,000,000 $933,000 $100,000 $840,000 $444,000 $125,000

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

11,158 360 100 0 9,252 0 600 900 100 0 500 0 85 0 200 0 1,000 2,847 0 69 375 370 300 21 0 0

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

0 0 0 0 315 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 195 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

15 75 12 2 20 28 0 15 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 8 26 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0

Other Debt

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Debts secured by church physical assets

Market value of other church‐owned assets

$13,340 $35,065

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

$4,742,245

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

$46,914,389

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

51,458

Number of persons engaged in mission

TOTAL

689

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $925 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $772 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

MOUNTAIN VIEW DISTRICT CHURCHES

$0 $16,364 $742 $285 $2,605 $3,734 $456 $59,182 $14,539 $1,373 $780 $451 $25,170 $0 $700 $1,515 $154 $3,500 $9,980 $0 $0 $600 $20,435 $19,491 $1,747 $6,899 $0 $1,354 $47,220 $0 $621 $139,017 $1,386 $2,075 $3,999 $3,606 $6,109 $24,601 $0 $0 $5,889

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$34,872 $38,757 $38,739 $19,424 $48,323 $83,473 $59,595 $230,694 $29,363 $39,326 $59,575 $35,815 $40,309 $22,073 $31,332 $94,320 $82,480 $17,483 $101,388 $22,883 $24,945 $34,325 $106,266 $128,556 $74,149 $26,856 $34,296 $14,327 $107,594 $5,945 $95,902 $321,188 $14,269 $16,375 $38,311 $23,234 $41,126 $163,868 $39,092 $19,906 $80,249

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

19 0 35 14 24 0 37 119 40 32 68 17 28 25 18 0 40 13 80 0 15 9 31 77 53 24 0 14 53 25 56 230 0 13 21 26 43 71 32 18 54

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$26,873 $52,025 $55,061 $20,468 $98,630 $84,151 $62,036 $305,398 $35,697 $41,015 $53,886 $37,473 $55,977 $19,333 $33,217 $106,771 $97,359 $15,122 $116,348 $39,120 $25,827 $27,575 $138,366 $155,552 $100,913 $27,512 $41,152 $13,209 $147,850 $10,979 $126,816 $405,926 $17,516 $23,533 $27,997 $24,134 $52,711 $198,152 $39,641 $23,589 $89,502

Number of Households giving to the local church

$260 $185 $357 $0 $172 $577 $306 $1,503 $0 $0 $31 $0 $0 $80 $108 $0 $154 $0 $340 $0 $0 $0 $318 $556 $67 $0 $0 $100 $430 $0 $20 $2,067 $25 $140 $0 $0 $533 $480 $271 $0 $105

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$630 $0 $132 $0 $0 $2,154 $875 $40,299 $1,271 $217 $0 $6,623 $702 $0 $1,000 $725 $0 $0 $1,674 $0 $675 $0 $1,106 $0 $1,000 $1,053 $2,852 $700 $0 $0 $912 $4,307 $0 $600 $0 $2,482 $475 $19,235 $1,301 $120 $500

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$310 $0 $0 $0 $0 $715 $1,000 $0 $200 $936 $0 $336 $87 $0 $0 $0 $0 $262 $2,063 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,368 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,932 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $750 $2,001 $50 $250

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$20 $50 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $658 $60 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $40 $553 $0 $0 $20 $0 $80 $82 $0 $0 $0 $1,500 $0 $0 $258 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $691 $0 $0 $48

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

690

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 149743 140685 141348 149765 149014 149058 149071 140708 151564 151600 149867 149880 149903 151234 141257 036515 150046 141543 141645 140435 151702 140743 150206 150228 141760 149036

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$41,907

$0 $30,000 $0 $0 $763 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $500 $800 $0 $0 $0 $2,647 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$583,953

$4,419 $88,800 $17,136 $10,283 $7,055 $0 $0 $254 $160 $0 $400 $2,010 $0 $100 $2,010 $0 $660 $1,290 $2,491 $9,877 $7,860 $0 $2,069 $500 $0 $0

$84,289 $345,948 $42,926 $11,018 $48,459 $25,080 $18,883 $41,141 $53,174 $24,082 $24,879 $49,664 $40,230 $27,851 $30,226 $24,450 $21,616 $120,453 $17,680 $53,499 $168,954 $88,632 $15,650 $32,047 $18,880 $4,299

$140,087

33 373 0 15 26 41 7 43 22 21 15 38 16 8 19 8 25 50 12 22 45 0 19 12 0 0

$21,945

$86,961 $429,410 $76,802 $20,528 $54,459 $29,505 $20,761 $41,176 $52,041 $37,290 $24,874 $52,133 $36,098 $28,900 $30,512 $29,225 $22,080 $136,453 $36,082 $72,182 $157,759 $88,193 $25,608 $21,896 $13,127 $4,714

MOUNTAIN VIEW DISTRICT CHURCHES

$4,441

$191 $0 $0 $10 $84 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $53 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $111 $0 $72 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$614 $14,830 $2,759 $0 $0 $0 $0 $300 $501 $1,665 $5,139 $3,467 $1,519 $1,211 $243 $0 $20 $0 $800 $905 $6,910 $4,958 $0 $500 $126 $0

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

$0 $0 $534 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100 $498 $0 $53 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $200 $0 $100 $1,200 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$0 $85 $96 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $200 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Number of Households giving to the local church

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$3,975,013

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$4,703,181 2,344

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$9,706

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

TOTAL

691

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 147208 152067 147221 152103 150525 147380 152147 148420 152205 147265 147287 147345 148407 147722 035497 036297 147744 147766 152342 152364 147824 147846 147868 148271 147367 148123 148076 147881 036470 147904 035715 147926 147948 148260 152728 151143 147961 152843 147972 147983 147447

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 12 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 6 0 0 2 0

NIAGARA FRONTIER DISTRICT CHURCHES

0 0 0 0 150 49 109 56 19 0 4 500 52 2 35 12 26 0 28 31 170 48 71 4 8 44 0 0 112 74 65 2 0 0 110 35 65 9 23 43 0

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

0 0 0 0 0 11 58 122 0 0 8 0 16 57 17 0 0 0 19 0 0 57 35 18 0 23 0 0 6 204 26 0 0 0 110 5 107 12 2 8 0

Number of other constituents

4 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 10 1 7 0 1 0 0 1 0 7 5 5 0 0 4 0 0 6 4 3 1 0 1 6 2 8 3 0 0 0

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

100 21 0 81 40 60 60 57 107 110 35 85 122 193 60 35 35 21 53 25 175 84 155 38 15 93 11 15 232 135 79 42 45 80 109 27 203 40 40 51 110

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

693 100 0 198 150 123 191 346 391 228 76 269 666 529 226 58 84 30 163 82 562 454 257 111 64 159 16 216 640 644 147 145 221 172 252 53 1,044 74 39 217 168

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

5 1 0 2 1 1 2 2 7 3 0 2 0 7 4 0 0 0 4 0 6 4 6 1 1 3 0 0 8 9 0 2 3 3 2 0 13 3 0 7 6

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 11 0 0

Removed by death

0 0 16 0 0 2 0 0 4 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 2 6 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

1 0 0 7 0 2 1 0 24 1 16 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 38 1 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 7 0 0 2 1 2 0 20

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 0 4 5 0 8 0 2 5 4 26 0 7 0 0 0 0 6 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 119 14 9 2 0 8 6 1 6 6 2 0 4

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

699 101 16 207 150 118 189 347 417 235 89 264 670 505 233 58 84 30 169 82 600 456 249 108 65 170 16 216 533 636 141 145 224 160 249 52 1,052 70 42 240 150

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

AKRON FIRST ALABAMA‐BASOM ALDEN ALEXANDER ARCADE ASBURY AMHERST ATTICA TRINITY BARKER FAITH BATAVIA FIRST BOSTON CHURCHILL MEMORIAL BOWMANSVILLE CENTRAL PARK CHRIST AMHERST CLARENCE CLARENCE CENTER CLEVELAND HILL COLDEN COLLINS CENTER COUNTY LINE DARIEN EAST AURORA BAKER MEMORIAL EDEN ELMA FILLMORE CHAPEL FIRST BUFFALO FIRST NIAGARA FALLS FOUR CORNERS GOWANDA GRAND ISLAND TRINITY HAMBURG HARRIS HILL HARTLAND HOLLAND HOPE OF NIAGARA COUNTY INDIAN FALLS JOHNSONBURG KENMORE KNOWLESVILLE KOREAN BUFFALO LANCASTER FAITH LINCOLN MEMORIAL

692

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 148008 148043 152901 148065 152945 147584 148087 152967 148101 148167 148203 148225 153027 148247 147505 148258 036435 148500 147436 148305 148327 148340 148362 151542 147607 147620 148464 036322 148486 036071 147664 147686 088176 148522 036390 036355 148544 036116 148566

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

654

18,431

5,923

163

2,088

3,751

144

2 5 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 7 3 61 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0

0 210 0 46 42 0 46 6 0 0 13 68 66 35 0 44 6 624 0 0 18 0 0 40 85 13 112 0 0 26 31 22 0 100 10 0 106 0 26

109

4 122 0 89 41 0 113 11 0 1 4 77 17 9 0 4 17 357 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0 69 0 0 10 4 22 1 0 22 0 139 8 0

377

0 10 3 1 0 2 2 5 5 0 0 8 0 2 0 4 1 15 3 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 4 0 0

NIAGARA FRONTIER DISTRICT CHURCHES

18,905

25 174 84 48 76 95 85 50 110 57 45 103 59 30 25 56 39 641 138 15 42 0 18 32 45 30 172 0 40 30 80 29 13 55 47 40 138 25 53

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

40 966 264 188 188 135 293 68 402 245 151 358 256 119 46 176 70 932 84 167 49 143 31 97 61 91 332 0 189 77 381 49 19 222 173 233 641 73 164

Number of other constituents

0 15 6 2 7 1 4 1 5 4 0 9 1 2 0 0 1 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 4 2 3 3 0 2 2 5 10 0 3

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

0 1 0 1 1 17 1 0 0 4 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 0 164 19 3 37 0 0 0 42 0 0 0 0 6 11 0 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 144

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0

Removed by death

1 1 4 30 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 6 0 11 7 3 1 1 0 0 8 3 0 21 4 0 4 12 0 4 0 0 1 6 0 7 0 0 0 5 1 3 0 5 0 8 0 3

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

39 981 420 180 188 183 293 68 405 293 151 356 254 122 31 182 70 991 72 167 45 147 31 96 55 117 357 0 193 79 382 50 16 224 170 239 646 67 308

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

LOCKPORT CLINTON STREET LOCKPORT EMMANUEL LYNDONVILLE MARILLA MEDINA METROPOLITAN MIDDLEPORT MILLVILLE NEWFANE NIAGARA FALLS SAINT JAMES NORTH RIDGE NORTH TONAWANDA FIRST OAKFIELD OLCOTT ONTARIO STREET ORCHARD PARK ORCHARD PARK EMMANUEL PENDLETON CENTER PRIMERA IGLESIA BUFFALO PROTECTION QUAKER ROAD RANSOMVILLE ROYALTON SARDINIA SENECA STREET SOUTH PARK SPRINGVILLE THE UMC OF THE ABUNDANT HARVEST TONAWANDA TONAWANDA BETHANY TRINITY AMHERST UNIVERSITY BUFFALO VERSAILLES WARRENS CORNERS WEST SENECA COVENANT WEST SENECA NEW HOPE WILLIAMSVILLE WILLISTON WILSON EXLEY

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

232

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

TOTAL

693

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

NIAGARA FRONTIER DISTRICT CHURCHES AKRON FIRST ALABAMA‐BASOM ALDEN ALEXANDER ARCADE ASBURY AMHERST ATTICA TRINITY BARKER FAITH BATAVIA FIRST BOSTON CHURCHILL MEMORIAL BOWMANSVILLE CENTRAL PARK CHRIST AMHERST CLARENCE CLARENCE CENTER CLEVELAND HILL COLDEN COLLINS CENTER COUNTY LINE DARIEN EAST AURORA BAKER MEMORIAL EDEN ELMA FILLMORE CHAPEL FIRST BUFFALO FIRST NIAGARA FALLS FOUR CORNERS GOWANDA GRAND ISLAND TRINITY HAMBURG HARRIS HILL HARTLAND HOLLAND HOPE OF NIAGARA COUNTY INDIAN FALLS JOHNSONBURG KENMORE KNOWLESVILLE KOREAN BUFFALO LANCASTER FAITH LINCOLN MEMORIAL

27a

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

25 6 0 0 15 18 43 40 19 40 8 0 72 0 0 6 0 10 13 0 77 71 25 0 0 0 0 0 55 63 0 14 0 22 16 8 83 18 0 18 10

Membership in United Methodist Women

12 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 6 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 10 0 0 8 28 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 13 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

4 0 0 2 2 1 1 2 3 0 0 0 6 4 1 2 2 0 0 0 8 1 0 2 0 0 3 1 2 1 1 2 0 12 12 0 12 1 3 0 0

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

4 0 0 2 0 3 0 1 12 0 0 2 8 16 2 3 2 0 0 0 14 1 2 1 0 17 0 0 3 4 5 2 0 1 1 2 6 2 9 1 4

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

5 0 0 5 2 2 5 1 3 0 0 4 5 8 6 3 2 0 2 2 10 5 7 1 1 2 0 0 8 4 5 2 0 5 6 2 13 2 1 3 5

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

30 0 0 52 0 27 6 0 35 0 0 50 35 0 40 0 0 0 0 0 50 41 35 25 0 48 0 0 150 22 20 0 0 0 30 12 78 0 0 15 62

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

12 0 0 26 6 18 15 17 14 32 12 9 25 102 15 15 3 0 15 9 55 27 32 5 6 11 0 0 70 46 25 7 0 20 40 10 120 30 13 10 55

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

62 0 0 9 22 98 17 17 108 51 12 66 136 315 38 50 28 0 20 5 290 61 35 30 0 252 5 9 115 189 67 22 0 44 99 20 240 45 56 20 59

Total Christian formation participants

25 0 0 0 14 81 2 17 83 0 6 35 107 110 20 20 20 0 12 0 125 35 5 22 0 248 5 9 56 48 30 14 0 12 30 10 136 31 37 12 33

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 13 0 0 0 45 0 0 1 0 0 0 95 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 10 5 6 0 0 6 9 0 14 3 6 0 7

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

18 0 0 9 0 2 0 0 8 14 0 10 12 115 7 15 0 0 0 0 55 0 20 2 0 0 0 0 16 32 5 6 0 10 15 0 46 6 2 2 7

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

15 0 0 0 8 15 15 0 11 24 6 21 17 45 11 15 7 0 8 5 15 26 10 5 0 0 0 0 33 104 26 2 0 16 45 10 44 5 11 6 12

694

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

NIAGARA FRONTIER DISTRICT CHURCHES LOCKPORT CLINTON STREET LOCKPORT EMMANUEL LYNDONVILLE MARILLA MEDINA METROPOLITAN MIDDLEPORT MILLVILLE NEWFANE NIAGARA FALLS SAINT JAMES NORTH RIDGE NORTH TONAWANDA FIRST OAKFIELD OLCOTT ONTARIO STREET ORCHARD PARK ORCHARD PARK EMMANUEL PENDLETON CENTER PRIMERA IGLESIA BUFFALO PROTECTION QUAKER ROAD RANSOMVILLE ROYALTON SARDINIA SENECA STREET SOUTH PARK SPRINGVILLE THE UMC OF THE ABUNDANT HARVEST TONAWANDA TONAWANDA BETHANY TRINITY AMHERST UNIVERSITY BUFFALO VERSAILLES WARRENS CORNERS WEST SENECA COVENANT WEST SENECA NEW HOPE WILLIAMSVILLE WILLISTON WILSON EXLEY TOTAL

27a

1,985

249

231

170

246

1,254

0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

1,918

0 72 35 0 8 0 0 0 0 12 22 37 0 12 0 50 0 26 25 0 0 11 10 12 0 0 0 0 0 9 16 6 0 16 10 20 24 12 14

337

0 25 15 0 8 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 12 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0

796

3 8 2 0 2 0 2 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 23 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 5 0 3 2 0 0 3 0 0 2 1 4 8

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

1 6 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 0 1 3 1 0 1 1 0 48 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 7 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 4

Membership in United Methodist Women

1 8 7 4 5 4 6 3 5 0 1 6 5 0 0 5 3 12 0 0 2 1 1 1 1 0 13 0 0 2 5 1 0 0 1 0 4 1 4

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 100 46 28 0 96 30 0 26 0 0 45 52 0 0 73 0 300 0 0 0 0 0 25 121 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 56 0 15 85 1 23

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

4 58 54 10 38 25 30 23 35 5 21 19 26 0 0 18 14 373 0 2 12 7 6 9 7 0 82 0 4 10 20 10 0 10 8 0 20 7 24

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

14 203 85 18 60 66 64 49 81 0 33 87 43 33 0 66 19 1,146 57 5 12 0 17 64 12 7 166 0 8 46 49 22 0 52 15 8 55 14 45

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

8 117 38 6 46 20 36 15 45 0 12 31 16 15 0 19 10 499 25 0 12 0 10 39 0 7 92 0 0 11 25 10 0 40 15 8 20 14 36

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

0 19 8 0 3 5 4 8 10 0 0 3 0 4 0 8 0 18 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

2 24 4 0 5 12 9 2 9 0 0 18 14 4 0 28 3 122 10 0 0 0 3 0 11 0 41 0 0 8 4 3 0 6 0 0 15 0 5

Total Christian formation participants

4 43 35 12 6 29 15 24 17 0 21 35 13 10 0 11 6 507 18 5 0 0 2 25 0 0 28 0 8 27 20 9 0 6 0 0 20 0 4

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

5,433

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

2,747

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

1,553

695

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

27b

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $725 $0 $20 $220 $320 $637 $0 $690 $35 $0 $240 $0 $50 $429 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $8,036 $0 $0 $0 $0 $850 $728 $0 $0 $0 $2 $0

NIAGARA FRONTIER DISTRICT CHURCHES

$28,872 $1,100 $3,168 $23,890 $9,540 $17,512 $5,671 $14,585 $22,531 $16,743 $11,943 $13,200 $25,756 $49,742 $5,752 $2,725 $9,969 $4,772 $8,280 $4,844 $25,474 $17,178 $29,983 $5,661 $1,525 $1,025 $1,841 $4,935 $46,670 $42,426 $17,241 $2,495 $12,379 $300 $17,523 $4,059 $24,698 $25 $6,440 $8,600 $19,948

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

$28,872 $5,336 $2,257 $23,890 $9,540 $17,512 $11,689 $14,585 $31,869 $16,743 $11,943 $17,573 $40,142 $49,742 $20,798 $6,778 $9,969 $4,772 $8,280 $4,844 $55,536 $23,661 $29,983 $5,661 $2,685 $13,439 $1,841 $4,935 $46,645 $42,426 $20,334 $7,409 $12,379 $17,554 $17,523 $4,059 $49,385 $7,885 $14,730 $17,114 $27,339

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,444 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $324,399 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $518,399 $74,924 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $38,312 $0 $0 $5,950 $0 $0 $37,276

Other Debt

$148,700 $0 $0 $130,000 $0 $216,255 $446,846 $117,326 $744,429 $381,384 $190,526 $410,000 $516,536 $200,000 $23,000 $21,218 $329,339 $35,000 $34,932 $18,171 $520,000 $131,445 $1,781,890 $35,000 $8,041 $33,073 $61,000 $0 $300,000 $1,032,227 $0 $49,000 $154,153 $110,000 $32,000 $10,000 $462,884 $0 $7,500 $108,500 $45,000

Debts secured by church physical assets

$2,301,940 $647,807 $0 $1,800,000 $350,000 $1,441,700 $943,600 $633,360 $1,611,000 $2,245,000 $2,753,332 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,500,000 $1,145,000 $875,242 $575,000 $150,000 $970,907 $901,564 $12,000,000 $3,410,000 $2,371,000 $200,000 $930,000 $850,000 $533,079 $3,072,993 $3,000,000 $2,861,000 $1,977,000 $750,000 $400,000 $1,165,000 $3,500,000 $122,500 $13,467,000 $275,000 $186,236 $3,265,000 $6,840,000

Market value of other church‐owned assets

726 100 0 200 380 3,886 45 300 31 0 1 500 1,000 1,300 0 150 150 0 0 0 1,500 4,038 40 0 0 7,800 0 0 0 315 900 85 0 0 100 0 62 15 0 30 55

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

90 0 0 14 0 105 0 0 35 0 0 0 150 90 0 10 0 0 0 0 80 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 208 0 0 0 0 0 0 171 0 3 0 0

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

15 0 0 0 0 30 0 25 15 0 1 25 60 35 0 6 2 0 2 0 45 4 0 18 3 25 0 0 8 42 20 4 0 0 7 0 24 45 0 6 30

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0

Number of persons engaged in mission

696

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$27,082

$0 $6,703 $0 $0 $1,078 $0 $0 $0 $441 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,700 $270 $419 $0 $0 $0 $770 $237 $300 $41 $0 $30 $0 $346 $0 $0 $265 $0 $760 $0 $510 $230 $0 $0

$989,521

$2,214 $52,664 $12,395 $8,802 $1,667 $10,647 $6,704 $8,814 $23,664 $4,844 $8,597 $19,696 $17,718 $225 $5,882 $19,603 $6,121 $65,726 $525 $2,523 $4,760 $4,600 $3,537 $6,468 $7,071 $2,600 $14,000 $0 $10,719 $7,006 $15,505 $9,633 $25 $8,021 $7,900 $6,200 $13,514 $6,083 $11,827

$1,359,136

$2,214 $52,664 $16,418 $11,780 $15,019 $21,295 $15,883 $8,814 $23,664 $17,509 $10,316 $26,712 $17,718 $7,376 $5,882 $19,603 $6,677 $75,960 $11,885 $2,523 $4,760 $8,607 $3,537 $6,468 $7,071 $11,431 $36,654 $0 $10,719 $7,006 $21,180 $9,633 $689 $14,560 $13,847 $11,173 $44,322 $6,083 $11,827

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0 $0 $287,124 $0 $0 $0 $6,851 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $957,910 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $474,321 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

1,768

$91,000 $295,621 $143,000 $117,563 $60,000 $31,600 $320,000 $0 $21,956 $175,000 $121,647 $136,543 $0 $0 $9,294 $168,597 $79,000 $223,100 $11,500 $13,000 $150,000 $150,000 $0 $15,000 $17,027 $0 $0 $0 $151,505 $175,426 $220,000 $96,000 $7,000 $20,000 $170,754 $0 $397,007 $0 $75,000

27b

821

$153,400 $4,562,159 $1,506,983 $1,110,000 $1,500,000 $859,100 $425,000 $360,000 $2,174,640 $1,500,000 $1,479,763 $5,893,500 $1,623,000 $472,880 $725,000 $1,910,982 $1,280,000 $4,700,000 $785,000 $102,300 $530,000 $920,000 $1,194,000 $300,000 $75,000 $7,600,662 $5,805,090 $0 $2,330,780 $700,000 $2,800,000 $2,358,510 $213,000 $365,300 $800,000 $340,000 $3,253,500 $415,000 $246,778

NIAGARA FRONTIER DISTRICT CHURCHES

40 1,266 0 100 1,110 33 300 20 0 26 200 92 0 4,780 0 500 2 11,750 0 12 0 0 500 60 330 0 60 0 292 200 0 75 0 35 2 0 935 1,700 55

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

0 90 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 150 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 87 0 0 0 0 0 48 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61 0 29

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

0 44 12 12 10 5 6 0 0 0 20 0 0 9 0 36 0 29 0 0 11 0 10 10 0 2 43 0 15 0 5 11 0 5 0 10 10 6 3

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

0 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

Other Debt

Debts secured by church physical assets

$24,444

Market value of other church‐owned assets

$2,725,466

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

$12,508,515

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

$155,392,587

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

48,184

Number of persons engaged in mission

TOTAL

697

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,750 $0 $0 $1,500 $0 $0 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $600 $0 $3,100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $8,000 $6,032 $1,000

NIAGARA FRONTIER DISTRICT CHURCHES

$8,065 $6,560 $0 $9,233 $10,410 $10,263 $1,445 $127 $63,912 $2,359 $0 $2,326 $38,951 $186,206 $10,176 $1,950 $1,994 $487 $10,418 $240 $19,848 $12,413 $61,632 $300 $30,642 $12,473 $0 $3,997 $25,402 $59,128 $146,481 $2,645 $7,075 $25,000 $2,274 $41 $33,816 $0 $0 $36,454 $7,610

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$213,878 $36,647 $0 $139,260 $71,414 $144,351 $99,008 $124,687 $233,427 $131,950 $100,900 $153,932 $269,038 $384,929 $137,886 $42,095 $56,935 $33,278 $47,919 $31,740 $327,191 $141,520 $229,080 $39,340 $19,431 $82,556 $21,099 $24,719 $351,616 $320,926 $147,705 $42,711 $87,634 $123,858 $139,157 $30,977 $358,351 $53,464 $58,638 $112,431 $180,319

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

127 25 0 59 0 63 0 66 111 0 0 0 206 200 0 29 31 0 40 16 2,030 98 0 32 8 71 8 0 300 222 161 29 86 53 76 24 266 24 40 38 76

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$253,949 $42,040 $7,859 $173,359 $94,683 $157,764 $108,557 $108,277 $289,580 $136,392 $79,874 $189,033 $342,656 $563,058 $158,742 $73,194 $65,765 $30,997 $67,249 $38,936 $444,459 $167,692 $301,487 $44,306 $46,949 $86,147 $20,541 $22,204 $386,895 $383,095 $169,977 $51,709 $90,565 $150,007 $183,439 $31,000 $408,651 $75,893 $75,857 $137,107 $206,613

Number of Households giving to the local church

$531 $0 $0 $0 $0 $820 $0 $127 $468 $361 $0 $590 $1,369 $2,075 $0 $158 $0 $177 $0 $0 $230 $0 $1,141 $0 $0 $0 $0 $19 $121 $300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $347 $150

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$1,500 $0 $0 $2,003 $3,666 $336 $324 $700 $7,916 $0 $0 $1,201 $18,902 $13,805 $0 $264 $3,136 $1,144 $1,212 $9,496 $6,816 $703 $7,905 $900 $0 $783 $0 $0 $0 $6,700 $2,121 $136 $100 $2,400 $5,467 $1,653 $3,611 $750 $2,220 $1,278 $2,000

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $877 $179 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,213 $0 $0 $7,137 $0 $0 $0 $0 $490 $2,875 $300 $12,585 $300 $300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,900 $915 $200 $525 $2,000 $1,450 $252 $8,150 $0 $0 $0 $1,700

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $332 $0 $0 $50 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15 $0 $0 $0 $1,300 $2,095 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,350 $80 $0 $0 $0 $400 $138 $0 $0 $0 $480 $0

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

698

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$171,694

$0 $0 $0 $1,292 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $1,924 $0 $0 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $111,996 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,500 $0 $0 $0 $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$2,044,411

$0 $46,676 $1,618 $28,322 $26,601 $115 $21,191 $1,330 $12,930 $1,850 $387 $104,847 $4,587 $2,464 $0 $9,337 $107,458 $235,288 $200 $0 $0 $681 $0 $9,677 $0 $1,335 $251,093 $0 $179 $395 $23,102 $672 $0 $1,800 $160,543 $82,715 $43,625 $1,020 $10,020

$21,223 $375,095 $114,514 $93,205 $112,879 $133,366 $106,553 $57,468 $173,316 $84,813 $57,657 $183,404 $90,533 $53,845 $51,028 $129,954 $44,724 $595,179 $85,381 $22,734 $40,242 $66,064 $35,321 $51,072 $21,711 $47,601 $261,812 $0 $73,699 $50,790 $147,142 $63,273 $4,884 $104,473 $61,473 $62,824 $276,740 $49,243 $98,396

20 185 51 0 82 110 37 32 76 53 62 76 68 21 20 0 23 465 74 17 26 25 12 36 7 27 0 0 45 26 95 20 0 65 58 46 237 24 50

$169,487

$18,989 $411,538 $109,022 $123,276 $158,934 $156,604 $164,801 $85,728 $185,572 $332,614 $66,279 $279,885 $135,226 $53,605 $51,224 $137,397 $47,692 $833,336 $120,351 $14,273 $42,759 $62,809 $113,227 $52,058 $129,913 $41,024 $469,880 $0 $98,280 $65,124 $205,419 $74,078 $8,700 $94,314 $62,383 $58,623 $287,952 $43,988 $102,419

$107,164

$0 $160 $323 $0 $0 $0 $703 $0 $0 $0 $73 $1,055 $5 $500 $0 $354 $0 $1,121 $0 $0 $0 $351 $0 $1,065 $0 $99 $840 $0 $171 $19 $0 $240 $0 $352 $30 $78 $1,020 $0 $90

NIAGARA FRONTIER DISTRICT CHURCHES

$13,642

$0 $5,119 $0 $4,500 $2,500 $0 $450 $896 $288 $0 $351 $627 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,028 $7,830 $1,200 $0 $2,400 $643 $0 $500 $0 $0 $18,102 $0 $0 $1,668 $0 $359 $0 $1,000 $500 $0 $0 $576 $7,802

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$0 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,982 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,963 $0 $0 $150 $0 $0 $33,949 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $41 $200 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $450 $0 $0 $4,975 $0 $106

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

$0 $3,086 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $468 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $123 $0 $0 $0 $0 $180 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $85 $0 $0 $460 $0 $0

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

Number of Households giving to the local church

$9,449,628

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

6,886

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$11,965,853

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$17,633

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

TOTAL

699

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 156203 156225 160262 157823 156260 156282 156305 157845 156327 160307 160320 160342 156362 160386 160422 160444 160466 156407 156420 156486 161211 160502 156500 160546 160581 156544 161472 160604 160626 156588 160648 156602 160706 156646 156668 157867 160821 160843 156841 156852 160887 156908 160901

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

NORTHERN FLOW DISTRICT CHURCHES

5 14 0 29 0 0 14 10 0 77 10 35 0 0 0 0 28 16 10 0 0 50 0 0 10 0 0 0 6 4 6 0 0 0 6 16 0 75 0 0 64 21 0

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

14 0 0 8 2 0 0 0 0 17 0 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 2 25 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 24 25 0 30 0 0 43 2 0

Number of other constituents

0 1 10 8 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 0 2 10 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 0

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

37 27 25 128 9 25 41 36 29 22 25 47 53 44 0 137 100 62 24 17 12 20 41 16 15 19 10 16 25 21 19 35 15 23 32 48 46 135 27 50 31 51 12

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

291 205 31 331 26 111 108 54 61 87 65 66 306 74 0 171 291 129 104 30 20 103 190 46 50 54 27 42 73 88 81 204 92 100 149 152 72 232 100 21 112 138 54

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

4 1 0 11 0 1 4 0 2 1 1 0 5 1 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 3 2 3 0 3 1 2 2 0 2 1 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 3 1 1

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by death

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 86 0 0 0 0 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 9 1 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 10 0 0 1 4 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 4 2 0

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

295 206 48 331 26 112 111 50 61 88 66 62 311 75 23 189 290 213 106 30 20 103 250 47 56 54 30 43 76 97 81 205 93 100 149 151 62 235 100 21 111 137 55

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

ADAMS ALEXANDRIA BAY ANTWERP ASBURY WATERTOWN BARNES CORNERS BEAVER FALLS BELLEVILLE BETHANY WATERTOWN BLACK RIVER BOMBAY BRAINARDSVILLE BRASHER FALLS BROWNVILLE BRUSHTON BUCKTON BURKE CANTON CAPE VINCENT UNITED CARTHAGE CHAMPION CHASM FALLS CHATEAUGAY CLAYTON COLTON CONSTABLE COPENHAGEN UNITED DEGRASSE DEKALB DEKALB JUNCTION DEPAUVILLE DEPEYSTER DEXTER EDWARDS ELLISBURG EVANS MILLS FIRST WATERTOWN GALILEE GOUVERNEUR FIRST GREAT BEND GRINDSTONE ISLAND HARRISVILLE FIRST HENDERSON HERMON

700

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 160923 160945 161450 157856 156943 161415 156965 161027 161040 157003 157025 161062 161404 161107 161142 036231 161186 161200 161244 161302 161324 157184 157207 161255 157402 157481 161381 157504 161426 157526 161461 161483 157628 161563 161585 157685 157708 157765 161643 156726 161701

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

189

119

9,233

2,919

841

1,211

0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 14 0 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

14 0 17 0 9 0 15 70 0 6 0 0 0 0 17 8 0 70 5 0 12 0 0 19 10 130 55 171 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 26 10

NORTHERN FLOW DISTRICT CHURCHES

9,491

0 0 0 0 7 0 35 15 40 0 0 2 0 0 50 13 0 21 0 0 28 2 2 3 48 0 42 297 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 17

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

0 1 0 0 1 0 6 2 0 0 2 4 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 4 1 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 1

Number of other constituents

16 12 15 0 32 0 60 44 120 45 15 67 58 9 24 25 12 37 13 28 30 43 28 18 25 31 94 101 15 20 25 12 51 12 18 7 41 30 27 30 22

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

52 121 22 0 91 0 260 129 491 162 69 201 144 60 71 66 45 100 42 149 185 65 86 19 118 10 389 314 28 73 72 45 111 54 73 31 113 102 198 11 120

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

2 1 2 0 1 0 6 3 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 6 2 2 0 1 4 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by death

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

1 0 0 0 2 0 4 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 4 6 0 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

53 122 24 0 90 0 262 127 488 162 69 206 142 60 72 68 46 100 43 151 190 67 86 19 120 10 392 321 30 74 72 46 114 54 74 32 112 99 194 11 120

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

HEUVELTON HOGANSBURG KENDREW KOREAN‐AMERICAN MISSION LORRAINE LOUISVILLE UCC LOWVILLE MADRID UNITED MALONE CENTENARY MANNSVILLE MARTINSBURG MASSENA FIRST MASSENA GRACE MOIRA NATURAL BRIDGE NAUMBERG BEAVER VALLEY NICHOLVILLE NORFOLK NORTH GOUVERNEUR NORWOOD OGDENSBURG OMAR‐FISHERS LANDING ORWELL OWLS HEAD PHILADELPHIA POINT PENINSULA POTSDAM PULASKI RAYMONDVILLE REDWOOD RUSSELL SAINT REGIS FALLS SANDY CREEK SOUTH EDWARDS SPRAGUEVILLE STONE MILLS SULPHUR SPRINGS THREE MILE BAY WADDINGTON WELLESLEY ISLAND WEST STOCKHOLM

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

TOTAL

701

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

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NORTHERN FLOW DISTRICT CHURCHES ADAMS ALEXANDRIA BAY ANTWERP ASBURY WATERTOWN BARNES CORNERS BEAVER FALLS BELLEVILLE BETHANY WATERTOWN BLACK RIVER BOMBAY BRAINARDSVILLE BRASHER FALLS BROWNVILLE BRUSHTON BUCKTON BURKE CANTON CAPE VINCENT UNITED CARTHAGE CHAMPION CHASM FALLS CHATEAUGAY CLAYTON COLTON CONSTABLE COPENHAGEN UNITED DEGRASSE DEKALB DEKALB JUNCTION DEPAUVILLE DEPEYSTER DEXTER EDWARDS ELLISBURG EVANS MILLS FIRST WATERTOWN GALILEE GOUVERNEUR FIRST GREAT BEND GRINDSTONE ISLAND HARRISVILLE FIRST HENDERSON HERMON

27a

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

0 12 0 16 0 9 11 0 0 8 14 0 16 0 0 0 35 0 5 0 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 18 20 0 0 20 48 0 58 0 0 8 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 1 0 12 0 0 2 2 2 0 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 1 1 1 0

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 1 6 1 0 7 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 1 0 1 0

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

0 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 6 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 3 1 3 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 1 0

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

0 0 0 80 0 21 22 0 0 61 0 0 83 0 0 0 62 39 0 1 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 2 0 0 30 7 0 248 0 0 18 24 0

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

4 5 11 32 0 3 8 10 0 4 2 7 31 24 0 14 18 3 4 0 0 3 5 8 0 7 0 0 11 3 12 2 0 0 0 16 0 27 0 0 0 8 0

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

25 12 12 379 8 7 9 25 20 6 2 27 32 27 0 285 27 39 27 0 0 3 14 10 0 9 0 0 0 12 12 4 0 0 0 41 0 182 0 34 14 41 0

Total Christian formation participants

18 8 0 228 2 5 0 12 20 0 0 13 13 13 0 100 0 28 8 0 0 2 11 10 0 8 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 20 0 75 0 6 10 12 0

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 1 2 0

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

0 0 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 70 5 2 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 25 0 0 0 2 0

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

7 4 12 114 6 2 9 13 0 6 2 9 17 14 0 100 22 9 4 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 12 0 0 0 0 13 0 79 0 28 3 25 0

702

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

NORTHERN FLOW DISTRICT CHURCHES HEUVELTON HOGANSBURG KENDREW KOREAN‐AMERICAN MISSION LORRAINE LOUISVILLE UCC LOWVILLE MADRID UNITED MALONE CENTENARY MANNSVILLE MARTINSBURG MASSENA FIRST MASSENA GRACE MOIRA NATURAL BRIDGE NAUMBERG BEAVER VALLEY NICHOLVILLE NORFOLK NORTH GOUVERNEUR NORWOOD OGDENSBURG OMAR‐FISHERS LANDING ORWELL OWLS HEAD PHILADELPHIA POINT PENINSULA POTSDAM PULASKI RAYMONDVILLE REDWOOD RUSSELL SAINT REGIS FALLS SANDY CREEK SOUTH EDWARDS SPRAGUEVILLE STONE MILLS SULPHUR SPRINGS THREE MILE BAY WADDINGTON WELLESLEY ISLAND WEST STOCKHOLM TOTAL

27a

996

2,078

523

981

683

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

244

0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 65 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 16 0 30 11 0 0 0 1 0 0 210 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 4 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 4 0 1 0 0 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

0 0 0 0 1 0 3 4 2 1 0 5 2 0 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 4 6 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

0 0 0 0 2 0 25 0 0 0 0 100 8 0 12 0 0 0 6 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 12 25 0 3 12 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 0

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

0 0 0 0 4 0 6 19 30 7 0 18 4 0 8 0 0 6 2 6 0 4 28 0 0 0 17 24 2 7 10 0 30 0 0 1 5 3 0 0 0

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

0 0 0 0 14 0 24 89 65 16 0 61 42 0 10 0 0 34 16 6 18 10 28 3 0 0 94 49 2 21 0 0 107 0 0 0 23 0 0 0 1

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

0 0 0 0 8 0 10 26 35 10 0 12 19 0 0 0 0 24 4 0 18 10 8 3 0 0 62 34 0 5 0 0 69 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 1

Total Christian formation participants

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

0 0 0 0 6 0 1 9 12 6 0 9 5 0 2 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 12 6 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

0 0 0 0 0 0 13 49 18 0 0 40 18 0 8 0 0 8 8 6 0 0 10 0 0 0 20 0 2 16 0 0 34 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

780

703

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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NORTHERN FLOW DISTRICT CHURCHES

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

27b

$0 $0 $0 $1,236 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $63 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $168 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

$0 $200 $0 $3,710 $0 $0 $63 $0 $0 $0 $0 $140 $500 $0 $0 $200 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $562 $32 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100 $0 $0 $0 $800 $2,000 $1,087 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

$2,609 $7,372 $100 $32,552 $1,420 $6,868 $6,072 $550 $5,008 $5,328 $5,105 $0 $7,646 $0 $916 $24,013 $9,670 $11,278 $4,200 $0 $1,928 $0 $5,163 $3,418 $2,700 $4,089 $1,589 $2,191 $4,416 $117 $3,152 $3,771 $3,545 $3,579 $7,685 $17,559 $4,621 $17,362 $2,797 $2,525 $11,812 $7,226 $3,124

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

$12,055 $7,372 $2,093 $36,678 $1,420 $6,868 $6,072 $4,768 $5,008 $5,328 $5,105 $6,475 $7,646 $6,446 $1,571 $22,322 $15,064 $11,278 $6,715 $3,621 $1,928 $3,616 $10,762 $3,418 $2,700 $4,089 $1,886 $2,191 $6,375 $5,233 $3,152 $7,211 $3,545 $3,579 $7,685 $17,559 $4,621 $18,926 $6,034 $2,525 $11,812 $7,226 $3,124

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Other Debt

$160,000 $0 $80,001 $0 $3,500 $0 $1,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 $0 $90,000 $0 $5,110 $0 $0 $0 $42,382 $0 $60,813 $0 $50,600 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $199,799 $0 $130,000 $0 $85,000 $0 $397,381 $0 $31,229 $0 $182,594 $0 $45,000 $0 $100,000 $241,777 $32,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $71,000 $0 $0 $0 $205,377 $0 $0 $0 $92,585 $0 $200,000 $0 $0 $0 $1,780,000 $0 $82,600 $0 $40,000 $0 $0 $0 $59,684 $0 $0 $0

Debts secured by church physical assets

$544,500 $568,200 $516,000 $1,310,000 $100,000 $395,000 $25,000 $1,764,720 $750,000 $11,500 $205,000 $202,500 $385,000 $350,000 $0 $600,000 $1,300,000 $325,000 $1,625,000 $106,755 $70,000 $75,000 $330,000 $410,000 $100,000 $183,000 $48,000 $100,000 $805,766 $237,000 $70,000 $320,000 $282,600 $811,505 $182,700 $1,575,000 $30,000 $512,800 $364,800 $400,000 $327,000 $125,000 $128,093

Market value of other church‐owned assets

9,544 12 0 2,218 0 30 3 1,100 260 85 25 350 1,100 0 0 500 8,600 0 420 0 0 0 1,066 50 0 0 15 0 35 288 6 1,275 60 0 0 500 5,130 7,140 0 0 100 389 23

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

39 0 0 112 0 0 0 0 0 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 500 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

5 4 10 27 0 20 3 0 0 5 0 45 0 2 0 0 14 5 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 7 2 0 0 20 0 50 0 0 14 0 0

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons engaged in mission

704

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$2,390

$0 $0 $503 $0 $0 $0 $100 $0 $40 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $30 $0 $0 $0 $250 $0 $0 $0 $0

$0 $0 $0

$18,088

$120 $0 $645 $0 $0 $0 $100 $0 $0 $0 $70 $0 $0 $1,050 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,623 $1,036 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$1,050 $0 $0

$463,939

$12,396 $6,727 $14,176 $8,211 $2,966 $15,116 $8,969 $1,554 $1,375 $3,534 $3,727 $7,612 $1,633 $4,300 $8,893 $5,018 $737 $2,071 $1,348 $1,104 $20,351 $23,391 $1,158 $3,898 $4,074 $2,384 $12,721 $2,529 $2,055 $1,388 $6,016 $1,000 $6,858 $813 $1,200

$7,715

$5,583 $2,728 $1,534

$554,638

$12,396 $6,727 $14,176 $8,211 $2,966 $15,116 $8,969 $1,554 $5,090 $3,534 $3,727 $7,612 $1,633 $6,391 $8,893 $5,018 $2,947 $2,071 $6,565 $1,204 $22,201 $23,391 $2,558 $3,898 $4,074 $2,384 $12,721 $2,529 $2,055 $1,388 $6,016 $4,719 $6,858 $1,625 $2,759

$7,715

$5,583 $2,728 $1,534

787

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

27b

538

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000 $0 $6,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

NORTHERN FLOW DISTRICT CHURCHES

$0 $0 $14,000 $0 $35,000 $0 $70,000 $35,234 $115,000 $91,900 $14,304 $884,743 $114,194 $0 $15,000 $0 $0 $110,000 $0 $136,000 $542,947 $0 $50,000 $0 $42,604 $0 $106,650 $280,108 $0 $20,000 $0 $39,500 $0 $21,680 $0 $0 $50,000 $0 $219,478 $5,000 $83,414

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

$100,000 $300,000 $23,000 $0 $120,000 $0 $1,602,000 $410,000 $591,000 $418,300 $153,408 $1,148,500 $445,000 $102,800 $239,000 $380,000 $125,000 $450,000 $54,000 $750,000 $1,000,000 $177 $150,000 $220,000 $356,000 $34,000 $1,882,000 $3,102,000 $98,171 $120,000 $68,000 $62,910 $3,090,900 $50,000 $317,500 $78,000 $98,900 $104,148 $613,700 $70,000 $300,000

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

1,500 70 0 0 300 0 600 2,000 200 0 150 200 146 450 84 0 1 525 0 225 67 230 0 180 0 0 0 250 0 15 0 35 500 24 360 0 825 80 18 0 0

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

0 0 0 0 15 0 15 16 10 13 18 23 48 0 4 0 0 35 0 0 5 25 4 10 0 0 7 25 0 4 0 0 12 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 0

Other Debt

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Debts secured by church physical assets

Market value of other church‐owned assets

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

$8,423,411 $249,777

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

$37,800,853

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

49,359

Number of persons engaged in mission

TOTAL

705

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

46 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,998 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,500 $0 $425 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$4,183 $9,605 $0 $20,943 $0 $321 $615 $203 $6,552 $24,584 $0 $5,320 $2,034 $930 $0 $2,658 $58 $24,337 $3,790 $0 $455 $5,618 $12,112 $10,009 $749 $3,793 $884 $0 $366 $0 $447 $1,730 $5,736 $6,049 $0 $41,552 $4,384 $4,871 $0 $300 $1,622 $11,943 $2,314

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

$61,077 $43,814 $34,094 $265,144 $8,924 $53,758 $40,519 $32,456 $41,397 $29,873 $36,932 $37,284 $49,713 $42,200 $0 $212,844 $112,218 $100,295 $34,979 $16,432 $10,495 $25,532 $59,662 $20,883 $11,670 $32,616 $2,124 $15,751 $33,902 $34,002 $19,753 $41,338 $17,562 $19,518 $48,625 $97,937 $59,259 $158,180 $34,643 $33,176 $88,359 $48,979 $26,700

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

28 40 9 97 11 25 12 23 0 19 0 30 30 37 0 65 90 52 32 0 12 25 31 16 14 14 8 12 15 8 30 33 10 100 38 57 47 102 17 50 31 35 15

Number of Households giving to the local church

$68,720 $52,816 $31,181 $333,139 $8,968 $45,272 $54,196 $18,477 $38,963 $31,572 $52,955 $56,919 $71,600 $41,100 $916 $192,658 $118,501 $81,339 $57,489 $13,864 $16,234 $27,424 $82,736 $41,902 $44,581 $32,659 $6,225 $23,784 $32,443 $32,164 $19,482 $44,559 $21,357 $50,785 $42,753 $142,173 $65,681 $187,203 $35,750 $28,082 $80,454 $64,030 $19,192

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$0 $0 $0 $661 $0 $10 $0 $0 $0 $67 $40 $150 $45 $0 $0 $0 $58 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $25 $1 $118 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10 $0 $0 $0 $735 $0 $269 $0 $0 $269 $0 $0

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$1,933 $105 $0 $462 $50 $1,721 $13,290 $0 $1,400 $93 $19,359 $1,198 $500 $0 $0 $1,156 $0 $364 $0 $0 $409 $0 $0 $1,510 $200 $1,789 $0 $0 $0 $188 $0 $0 $650 $0 $0 $1,000 $23,998 $2,858 $0 $6,285 $0 $0 $0

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,160 $2,294 $0 $774 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $9 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100 $100 $250 $0 $0 $800 $3,500 $3,627 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

706

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$21,748

$0 $8,343 $0 $0 $1,200 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,573 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $0 $2,709 $0 $0

$478,141

$1,295 $0 $0 $0 $3,435 $0 $4,143 $1,466 $3,870 $5,845 $0 $112,175 $9,899 $0 $141 $1,259 $0 $905 $0 $1,045 $11,107 $0 $554 $592 $0 $0 $21,242 $2,521 $90 $0 $795 $0 $18,770 $0 $1,893 $0 $26,512 $0 $15,155 $0 $12,365

40 $44,501 $9,703 $0 $0 $49,093 $0 $62,294 $41,114 $94,404 $53,545 $18,799 $112,445 $63,162 $12,343 $33,888 $27,154 $30,917 $55,556 $16,307 $32,864 $53,898 $39,997 $19,372 $22,742 $39,987 $6,985 $143,413 $153,847 $19,458 $31,202 $24,796 $23,531 $79,475 $10,463 $13,734 $9,335 $48,763 $29,797 $33,404 $16,908 $15,704

0 0 21 0 25 0 59 0 87 36 20 55 51 0 18 25 7 32 15 25 46 0 27 10 50 0 92 101 13 15 0 14 40 8 0 5 43 15 25 20 22

$129,774

$56,321 $21,870 $1,534 $0 $51,584 $0 $78,884 $109,983 $198,851 $76,725 $31,692 $229,981 $69,638 $24,371 $35,532 $26,674 $25,560 $61,295 $12,778 $36,848 $121,725 $27,188 $23,223 $25,529 $37,014 $5,549 $158,812 $164,228 $17,416 $27,513 $30,898 $21,569 $94,867 $14,728 $17,453 $10,772 $104,206 $32,272 $48,065 $13,006 $18,965

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $60 $586 $85 $0 $0 $169 $0 $60 $10 $0 $163 $30 $65 $0 $0 $0 $150 $0 $0 $0 $10 $0 $0 $0 $10 $60 $0 $98 $0 $1,163 $0 $100 $0 $0

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

$1,100 $0 $0 $0 $1,500 $0 $0 $856 $3,000 $770 $50 $2,288 $3,600 $0 $1,380 $500 $0 $1,831 $0 $370 $665 $1,350 $627 $5,686 $0 $0 $1,550 $3,420 $270 $372 $2,474 $0 $3,775 $1,055 $0 $0 $8,910 $0 $1,027 $0 $830

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $715 $0 $0 $0 $200 $100 $0 $0 $0 $70 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,623 $4,928 $0 $0 $0 $0 $865 $0 $0 $0 $3,750 $0 $1,110 $0 $0

Number of Households giving to the local church

$3,789,519

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$4,677,417 2,342

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$5,277

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$29,975

707

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

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GCFA NO. 076828 076841 041408 077300 041567 041625 076863 076910 076885 076908 041647 041682 077812 076943 076965 041762 076852 027828 041900 042004 077481 077082 042048 042061 077140 042208 077162 077184 042221 077207 077220 077242 077264 076830 077572 077322 077344 077366 077402 077025 077218

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

0 0 0 3 0 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 13 0 0 0 0

ONEONTA DISTRICT CHURCHES

0 0 1 0 11 115 58 0 0 45 3 0 11 15 10 10 40 50 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 193 21 15 10 0 8 0 202 0 100 0 0

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

3 2 0 0 0 41 35 0 0 0 8 0 2 0 0 20 52 0 0 0 0 0 37 0 5 0 0 0 0 37 0 4 1 0 0 61 13 0 3 0 0

Number of other constituents

3 2 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 3 0 1 2 0 0 1 7 0 3 0 0

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

29 40 24 105 25 90 55 19 25 14 21 12 12 19 16 30 45 25 36 13 25 14 38 10 15 10 25 25 11 45 37 24 41 15 20 72 126 22 25 14 8

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

111 229 58 655 87 290 208 9 45 93 64 67 49 82 6 215 165 183 81 40 31 84 34 51 58 109 14 112 28 123 58 117 237 84 62 525 454 249 222 68 55

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

2 3 0 8 7 3 2 12 3 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 1 1 2 0 0 25 0 4 1 2 2 9 2 10 11 3 4 0 0

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0

Removed by death

0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 89 0 65 0 0 0 31 6 0 5 0 0 0 30

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

0 0 2 1 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 3 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 5 0 4 0 1 2 8 0 0 0 0

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

113 232 56 661 91 293 217 21 91 94 64 67 48 76 7 217 166 185 82 40 32 86 34 52 60 106 14 231 27 194 51 119 235 123 69 535 462 252 226 68 85

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

AFTON BAINBRIDGE BARNERVILLE BROAD STREET, NORWICH CENTRAL BRIDGE COBLESKILL COOPERSTOWN COOPERSTOWN JUNCTION COVENTRY DAVENPORT DELANSON DORLOO EAST WORCESTER EDMESTON EMMONS ESPERANCE‐SLOANSVILLE FLY CREEK FRANKLIN GALLUPVILLE GROSVENORS CORNERS GUILFORD HARTWICK HUNTERSLAND HYNDSVILLE MCDONOUGH MIDDLEBURGH MIDDLEFIELD MILFORD MINERAL SPRINGS MORRIS MOUNT UPTON MOUNT VISION NEW BERLIN NORTH AFTON NORTH NORWICH ONEONTA ELM PARK ONEONTA FIRST OTEGO OXFORD PLYMOUTH PORTLANDVILLE

708

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 077504 042505 077548 077355 077561 077732 042802 077583 077628 077641 077663 029144 077708 077696 077721 042948 077903 077765 077550 077195 077801

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

321

7,507

1,818

518

1,064

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

3 0 0 10 0 25 18 0 8 0 52 0 0 20 0 0 3 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 30 52 0 2 45 1 0 0 1 0 0 14 0 48

0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 1

ONEONTA DISTRICT CHURCHES

7,935

12 18 12 14 25 15 26 63 80 16 17 25 30 24 10 20 10 25 18 36 45

Total enrolled in confirmation classes this year

35 61 13 59 65 42 78 211 518 40 102 142 108 50 12 40 39 55 103 60 162

Number of other constituents

0 2 0 0 1 0 7 1 13 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 2

Total Baptized Members who have not become Professing Members

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Number of persons baptized this year (all ages)

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Avg attendance at all weekly worship services

28 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Professing Members at close of this year

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Removed by death

2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to non‐ United Methodist churches

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

Transferred out to other United Methodist Churches

61 63 13 60 65 41 85 213 531 40 101 142 111 50 10 40 40 55 103 64 165

Removed by Charge, Withdrawn from membership & Corrections

PRESTON RICHMONDVILLE ROSEBOOM SAND HILL SCHENEVUS SCHUYLER LAKE SHARON SPRINGS SHERBURNE SIDNEY SMITHVILLE CENTER SMYRNA TREADWELL UNADILLA UNADILLA CENTER UNION VALLEY WARNERVILLE WEST DAVENPORT WEST EXETER WESTFORD WESTVILLE WORCESTER

Transferred in from non‐ United Methodist churches

Transferred in from other United Methodist churches

Received this year on Profession of faith, affirmation and corrections

TOTAL

709

Total professing members reported at the close of last year

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

ONEONTA DISTRICT CHURCHES AFTON BAINBRIDGE BARNERVILLE BROAD STREET, NORWICH CENTRAL BRIDGE COBLESKILL COOPERSTOWN COOPERSTOWN JUNCTION COVENTRY DAVENPORT DELANSON DORLOO EAST WORCESTER EDMESTON EMMONS ESPERANCE‐SLOANSVILLE FLY CREEK FRANKLIN GALLUPVILLE GROSVENORS CORNERS GUILFORD HARTWICK HUNTERSLAND HYNDSVILLE MCDONOUGH MIDDLEBURGH MIDDLEFIELD MILFORD MINERAL SPRINGS MORRIS MOUNT UPTON MOUNT VISION NEW BERLIN NORTH AFTON NORTH NORWICH ONEONTA ELM PARK ONEONTA FIRST OTEGO OXFORD PLYMOUTH PORTLANDVILLE

27a

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

7 12 0 38 6 0 16 0 0 10 0 6 0 9 0 0 7 8 0 5 7 0 0 0 6 12 0 0 0 0 12 9 0 0 0 13 125 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Women

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

3 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 17 0 1 0 0

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

2 2 0 4 0 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

0 0 0 60 25 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 35 0 32 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

7 10 0 18 0 15 13 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 12 7 0 3 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 7 4 0 5 0 0 8 3 0 6 40 5 0 0 0

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

19 31 9 30 24 85 0 0 14 9 17 0 2 9 0 17 33 15 17 0 4 0 26 0 3 0 8 16 0 75 50 0 8 12 5 9 287 5 6 0 0

Total Christian formation participants

9 12 9 20 5 0 0 0 0 6 8 0 2 9 0 5 14 15 10 0 4 0 10 0 3 0 8 6 0 34 16 0 4 6 4 0 4 5 6 0 0

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 185 0 0 0 0

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

0 10 0 10 0 20 0 0 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 4 0 6 6 0 4 0 0 6 45 0 0 0 0

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

9 9 0 0 16 65 0 0 10 3 7 0 0 0 0 12 16 0 4 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 6 0 35 28 0 0 6 0 3 53 0 0 0 0

710

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

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GCFA NO.

077504 042505 077548 077355 077561 077732 042802 077583 077628 077641 077663 029144 077708 077696 077721 042948 077903 077765 077550 077195 077801

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

ONEONTA DISTRICT CHURCHES

TOTAL

Membership in United Methodist Women

27a

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Membership in United Methodist Men

0 0 0 10 0 0 10 21 11 3 15 15 15 9 0 6 0 0 0 0 9

432

Number of short‐term classes and groups (all ages) for learning

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7

Number of ongoing classes for learning (all ages) other than Sunday Church School

1 1 0 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Number of ongoing classes (all ages) for learning in Sunday Church School

2 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 5 1 0 0 2 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 2

Number of participants in Vacation Bible School

1 0 0 0 2 0 1 2 2 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

Average weekly attendance (all ages) in Sunday Church school

0 0 0 0 0 0 35 2 25 0 14 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

324

Total Christian formation participants

1 0 3 0 0 0 3 7 5 0 10 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 31

246

Number of Other Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 31 and older

0 0 3 0 21 10 85 28 55 16 16 15 29 17 3 0 6 0 9 0 40

1,198

Number of Young Adults in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 19‐30

0 0 1 0 8 10 0 23 20 10 4 15 25 9 0 0 6 0 0 0 10

375

Number of Youth in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 12‐18

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

197

0 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 10 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 7

162

0 0 2 0 10 0 85 0 20 0 12 0 4 8 2 0 0 0 8 0 23

464

711

Number of Children in all Christian formation groups and other small group ministries 0‐11

Number of UMVIM teams sent from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

27b

$0 $0 $0 $1,262 $223 $305 $198 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $78 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20 $25 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $301 $0 $0 $281 $105 $1,435 $0 $0 $0 $0

ONEONTA DISTRICT CHURCHES

$1,500 $5,613 $3,072 $28,311 $6,582 $31,338 $8,540 $1,106 $800 $2,671 $4,940 $1,649 $1,783 $5,981 $917 $15,006 $7,413 $5,734 $3,513 $2,226 $7,215 $3,571 $1,038 $3,401 $2,656 $3,831 $1,562 $469 $116 $10,606 $4,682 $5,140 $8,652 $3,043 $2,936 $1,145 $38,707 $3,105 $9,983 $2,379 $0

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

$6,304 $6,123 $3,072 $28,311 $6,582 $31,338 $16,540 $1,207 $1,639 $8,522 $4,940 $1,649 $1,783 $5,981 $917 $15,006 $7,413 $5,734 $3,513 $2,226 $7,215 $3,571 $3,070 $3,401 $2,656 $6,568 $1,562 $5,632 $1,391 $10,606 $4,682 $5,140 $8,652 $3,043 $2,936 $20,388 $58,061 $7,453 $9,983 $2,379 $3,158

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,158

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $13,957

Other Debt

$57,000 $140,000 $33,000 $2,240,250 $987,116 $436,927 $268,613 $45,680 $33,000 $231,721 $15,186 $0 $24,500 $173,247 $0 $67,251 $0 $45,368 $0 $13,503 $244,400 $166,448 $0 $0 $44,230 $0 $46,043 $254,722 $0 $0 $1,500 $497,302 $30,000 $6,430 $0 $200,000 $7,088,016 $430,520 $535,129 $347 $49,517

Debts secured by church physical assets

$365,000 $400,000 $30,000 $3,900,000 $118,200 $5,525,649 $1,450,511 $196,000 $220,000 $1,203,650 $432,775 $106,600 $442,000 $505,000 $118,200 $1,613,100 $400,000 $1,215,200 $420,900 $81,000 $862,000 $110,000 $200,000 $415,500 $45,000 $2,000,000 $346,395 $695,000 $154,500 $363,379 $549,000 $379,300 $495,000 $63,000 $300,728 $1,700,000 $5,556,607 $954,000 $780,000 $492,413 $156,000

Market value of other church‐owned assets

50 150 0 500 0 0 80 0 0 0 200 0 250 0 0 50 12 0 250 30 0 0 123 0 0 115 0 45 0 95 278 150 140 67 0 0 6,445 0 15 40 400

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

0 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0 0 0 0 279 0 12 0 0

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

2 0 7 10 0 25 6 0 25 12 10 0 4 0 3 0 0 0 25 4 5 0 9 0 4 5 0 17 0 12 16 8 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 10

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 27

Number of persons engaged in mission

712

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 077504 042505 077548 077355 077561 077732 042802 077583 077628 077641 077663 029144 077708 077696 077721 042948 077903 077765 077550 077195 077801

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$7,913

$337 $2,100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $651 $550 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $42 $0 $0 $0 $0

$347,196

$2,083 $5,933 $1,631 $2,085 $4,831 $1,095 $4,707 $10,602 $22,375 $1,960 $3,042 $6,323 $6,070 $1,509 $918 $2,248 $1,366 $1,481 $2,045 $1,928 $10,032

$426,586

$2,083 $5,933 $1,631 $2,085 $4,831 $1,002 $6,775 $10,602 $22,375 $1,960 $3,042 $6,323 $6,070 $1,509 $918 $2,248 $1,366 $1,481 $2,045 $1,928 $10,032

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

400

$0 $331,000 $123,490 $54,405 $138,400 $30,000 $58,400 $172,000 $255,000 $18,746 $129,000 $239,940 $94,944 $33,833 $20,000 $12,000 $137,013 $0 $7,704 $35,088 $818,925

27b

381

$206,607 $150,000 $11,400 $143,851 $407,000 $80,000 $389,432 $917,000 $1,550,000 $48,000 $480,000 $878,000 $800,000 $363,000 $230,000 $265,000 $339,250 $320,000 $70,000 $92,600 $2,187,912

ONEONTA DISTRICT CHURCHES

0 0 0 6 200 60 300 115 7,500 65 115 0 500 77 75 0 100 0 55 0 350

Total amount for General Advance Specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Amount PAID by the local church for all apportioned causes to the AC Treasurers

1 0 0 0 8 25 3 25 5 19 7 0 25 11 12 0 5 0 0 0 11

Total Amount APPORTIONED to the local church for all causes paid to the AC Treasurer

0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

Other Debt

Debts secured by church physical assets

$13,158

Market value of other church‐owned assets

$17,957

Market value of church land, building, and equipment

$17,116,854

Number of persons served by community ministries for outreach, justice, and mercy

$45,290,659

Number of persons served by community ministries for daycare and/or education

19,003

Number of persons engaged in mission

TOTAL

713

Number of persons sent out on UMVIM teams from this local church

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UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $8,100 $0 $0 $542 $0 $0 $250 $0 $0 $4,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,120 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000 $11,850 $0 $0 $0 $848 $0 $0 $10,236 $0 $0 $0

ONEONTA DISTRICT CHURCHES

$5,132 $4,640 $19,600 $13,955 $37,581 $116,005 $6,684 $745 $0 $180 $1,001 $0 $0 $28,037 $0 $550 $1,744 $2,752 $153 $197 $3,730 $2,497 $0 $0 $26 $102,000 $45 $3,640 $0 $205 $20,434 $1,748 $2,918 $1,125 $2,962 $9,654 $145,486 $2,100 $0 $4 $0

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$31,278 $36,165 $21,376 $206,877 $63,665 $200,588 $122,044 $8,016 $8,200 $53,984 $40,289 $11,401 $12,713 $45,089 $9,834 $82,515 $76,565 $50,621 $29,329 $8,485 $60,366 $21,118 $19,480 $20,900 $24,102 $15,000 $11,823 $14,211 $12,198 $74,295 $38,281 $39,820 $48,190 $11,235 $19,367 $132,759 $357,389 $40,660 $53,697 $22,454 $26,923

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

16 0 19 147 25 0 34 6 17 12 23 10 12 22 6 58 52 52 0 13 21 12 22 21 13 0 10 34 0 38 25 21 52 0 18 71 210 22 42 24 9

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$47,489 $46,209 $40,140 $237,876 $93,386 $245,776 $132,899 $11,318 $8,563 $46,710 $36,552 $10,134 $15,967 $51,420 $8,089 $110,620 $73,526 $46,145 $21,132 $17,409 $83,192 $25,070 $33,551 $18,449 $32,596 $50,167 $19,574 $31,139 $8,606 $75,020 $55,774 $29,320 $50,948 $14,057 $23,150 $107,421 $529,763 $80,579 $140,632 $20,935 $29,984

Number of Households giving to the local church

$232 $84 $0 $354 $159 $670 $493 $0 $0 $0 $1,001 $0 $0 $0 $0 $227 $157 $0 $138 $222 $290 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $45 $0 $0 $0 $634 $0 $0 $0 $51 $441 $883 $300 $0 $4 $0

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$200 $0 $600 $10,022 $0 $1,250 $700 $0 $0 $150 $695 $0 $0 $2,913 $0 $0 $800 $1,167 $875 $0 $0 $200 $1,150 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $173 $0 $519 $0 $1,050 $857 $0 $40,384 $2,570 $133 $0 $0

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $16,186 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $78 $0 $0 $0 $0 $551 $90 $0 $0 $50 $200 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $775 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,301 $175 $118 $0 $0

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $265 $0 $349 $0 $0 $160 $50 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $133 $0

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

714

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer

2015 Upper New York Annual Conference Journal X. STATISTICAL TABLES

GCFA NO. 077504 042505 077548 077355 077561 077732 042802 077583 077628 077641 077663 029144 077708 077696 077721 042948 077903 077765 077550 077195 077801

UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2014 CHURCH STATISTICAL DATA

$52,318

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $8,847 $525 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$610,110

$17,006 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,350 $770 $14,475 $16,347 $1,135 $5,710 $300 $10,105 $1,912 $200 $60 $243 $0 $0 $2,967 $0

$16,164 $0 $10,716 $14,589 $36,088 $18,694 $115,286 $77,070 $161,858 $11,086 $24,841 $43,258 $34,891 $12,788 $5,935 $14,192 $17,018 $6,486 $17,220 $20,684 $62,056

$97,283

10 22 5 23 0 12 15 51 82 8 18 35 19 20 8 20 12 10 9 0 38

$20,432

$23,202 $39,175 $12,078 $9,643 $35,939 $11,567 $42,967 $102,900 $189,809 $13,596 $34,230 $63,500 $67,336 $12,299 $7,180 $19,228 $18,741 $13,991 $16,691 $16,371 $119,296

ONEONTA DISTRICT CHURCHES

$1,112

$68 $52 $0 $0 $0 $60 $0 $0 $653 $0 $0 $0 $0 $31 $0 $80 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total income from connectional and other institutional sources outside the local church

$1,264 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $707 $11,000 $1,281 $1,035 $400 $2,000 $6,764 $1,682 $250 $0 $212 $0 $285 $0 $3,995

Total income for designated causes including capital campaign and other special projects

$416 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $300 $0 $150 $0 $0 $42 $0 $0 $0 $0

Total income for annual budget/spending plan

$0 $100 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $55 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Number of Households giving to the local church

Total amount PAID by the local church on all expenditures

$2,904,222

General Special Sunday Offerings remitted to the Annual Conference Treasurer

$3,631,026 1,606

Total amount given to non‐United Methodist benevolent and charitable causes

$7,329

Total amount given directly to UM causes (not sent to AC Treasurer)

TOTAL

715

Total amount for Annual Conference Advance specials remitted to the AC Treasurer