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2010 Session of Wyoming Conference Overview
Written: 6/4/2010
 The 159th session of the Wyoming Annual Conference is about to open at the University of Scranton, in Scranton, PA. This will be the final gathering of the Conference, which began July of 1852, just a few miles away in Carbondale. You can follow what is happening at the session in tweets prov...

Cowboy Church Lassos Worshipers
Written: 5/14/2010
 A UMC.org Feature by Susan Passi-Klaus*    Once a month, the folks at Pine Mill (Pa.) United Methodist Church have a “rootin’ tootin’ good time.” Pastor Alice Pedone wasn’t sure how to respond when she was contacted by owners of a nearby stable and se...

High expectations shared as Upper New York Senior Executive staff named
Written: 2/23/2010
The Rev. Dr. Marcus Matthews, resident bishop of the New York West Area, and resident bishop of the Upper New York Area this July, expressed high expectations as he announced those named as Senior Executive Staff for the new Annual Conference in Upper New York this week. “All of these persons...

Bishop Announces District Realignments
Written: 2/22/2010
 Bishop Susan W. Hassinger, interim bishop of the Albany Episcopal Area has issued the following announcement for both Wyoming and Troy Annual Conferences. Some time ago, the Reverend Jan Marsi, Superintendent of the Oneonta District for the past seven years, had indicated her desire to be app...

Creative Worship Workshops Offered
Written: 2/19/2010
Over the past year or so, many people have asked about the possibility of a workshop to learn about the use of graphics and other newer technology in worship. Here is an opportunity at a fairly low cost for those wanting to create vibrant and media-enhanced worship.   March 5 & 6 a team f...

Change the World Event
Written: 1/21/2010
What if…on one weekend all around the world, 11 million United Methodists came together to work with their local communities?  What if…as we serve people locally, we unite globally to eliminate a preventable, treatable disease that kills one child every 30 seconds? On April 24 an...

Haiti Earthquake Resouces
Written: 1/16/2010
The United Methodist Church is responding to the catastrophic earthquake that has devastated Haiti. There are many resources available to help individuals and congregations to help in a variety of ways. United Methodists have raised more than $1 million for relief work in Haiti. The donations ...

Leadership Workshops Cancelled
Written: 1/5/2010
  We regret to tell you that the Laity Training Sessions at Chenango Bridge on January 9 and at Clark Summit on January 23 have been CANCELLED because of low registrations.   The planning team appreciates your leadership and your interest in becoming more effective in your service. ...

New District Superintendent Announced
Written: 12/14/2009
Bishop Susan Hassinger announces that the Rev. Beth Jones has been named as the new district superintendent for the Scranton District in the Wyoming Conference, soon to be Susquehanna Conference, effective July 1, 2010. This appointment has been made in consultation with the Committee on District S...

Days of Meaning Interfaith Event
Written: 12/10/2009
By John Goodell              On Sunday, December 6, 2009, in the afternoon, an interfaith planning group of clergy and laity that calls itself the Children of Abraham Planning Group held an event called &qu...

Tractor Trailer Arrives with Potatoes
Written: 11/20/2009
One thousand 50 pound bags of potatoes arrived from the state of Maine on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Hanafin Marine in Campville, New York. They came through the Society of St. Andrew (SoSA) to be distributed to food pantries, soup kitchens, etc.     There were 24 volunteers, i...

Youth Alive 2009 Marks Growth for Youth Program
Written: 11/19/2009
Youth from across the Wyoming Conference came together recently for the last Youth Alive. Many of the 170 teens and advisors called the event a huge success, possibly the best Youth Alive ever. The youth led gathering featured workshops, a fantastically funny fashion show and a glow in the dark danc...

Days of Meaning - An Interfaith Experience
Written: 11/12/2009
Earlier this year, the Shared Leadership Ministry Table worked with leaders of other Christian churches along with Muslim & Jewish leaders to provide a worship experience and an opportunity for people of these descendants of Abraham to learn about each other's religions. While there are differen...

Apple Gleaning at Apple Hills Orchard
Written: 10/30/2009
 A crew of 23 from around the area, including 10 from Whittemore Hill UMC (including little Sarah), gleaned 6 ton of apples Tuesday, October 27, at Apple Hills Orchard in Binghamton, NY. The apples were distributed to soup kitchens and hunger outreach pantries in Cortland, Norwich, Lounsbu...

Announcements about District Superintendents
Written: 10/26/2009
Bishop Susan W. Hassinger announces decisions regarding the Wilkes-Barre and Scranton District Superintendents. District Superintendents are an extension of the office of bishop, and share in the oversight of the ministry of the whole annual conference, with particular focus on the churches and comm...

Bishop Matthews Meets Wyoming Clergy and Laity
Written: 10/23/2009
Bishop Marcus Matthews joined Bishop Susan Hassinger on a tour of the Oneonta and Binghamton Districts this week. On each district, the bishops held gatherings with clergy or lay people. The gatherings were part of a trip through the Albany Episcopal Area that began with gatherings in the Troy Confe...

Bishop Hassigner Calls for Justice in Health Care Reform
Written: 10/21/2009
Brothers and Sisters in Christ: October 20 was a National Day of Remembrance and Hope, an opportunity to call attention to the more than 45,000 people who die each year because they lack insurance that provides access to needed health care. The faith-based organization, Faithful Reform for Health...

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iVoice - October 14, 2009
Written: 10/14/2009 4:25:45 PM
In this issue: Dates to Remember - Conference Center Closed - New Additions to Fall Safe Sanctuaries Training Schedule - Friends of Zimbabwe Seek to Help Orphans - Tips for Dealing with H1N1 Flu - New! Interpreter Enrollment - Th...

2009 School of Christian Mission
Written: 10/9/2009
The 2009 School of Christian Mission was held August 13-15, at Fatima Center in Dalton, PA. There were approximately 75 in attendance. The Theme was Together at the Table. The studies and Study Leaders included: The Spiritual Growth topic, Food and Faith taught by Rev Larry Russell, T...