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Annual Conference 2008
The Worship and Arts Team is encouraging all members of the WNY Annual Conference to join us through Biblical reflection in preparation for the 2008 Annual Conference Session. Each month, there will be a new centering moment on one of the selected biblical texts for Annual Conference. If you would like to post your own reflections, please comment below. Let us prepare ourselves in be in Holy Conferencing June 13 to 15, 2008.
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Bishop Fisher Words of Encouragement and Thanksgiving
I am offering this Discussion Board as a means of sharing remembrances of Bishop Fisher during her eight years of service as our Resident Bishop (August 2000 through August 2008), and acknowledging ways in which her ministry has positively impacted your ministry, lay or clergy (whether in pastoral or extension appointment, or in some other relationship to the Conference). I will be reviewing your contributions and reserve the responsibility to edit for suitability or length. A digest of these remembrances may be part of the celebration of Bishop Fisher and her ministry in 2008. Please add your name to your post. If you have questions, e-mail me at gcrispell@gmail.com. Rev. Dr. Greg Crispell, WNY Co-Chair, New York West Area Episcopacy Committee
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WNY Co-Lay Leader elected president of AACLL

Ellen Klock wrote on 5/1/2008 12:41:12 PM

Way to go Scott! I'm glad that the Methodist Church has recognized your many talents. Western New York is proud that you are one of us. Ellen T Klock

Five elected to Judicial Council

Elizabeth Handie wrote on 4/29/2008 2:52:00 PM

It's unfortunate that a political slate of 5 progressives won all of the open positions. The court should represent all Methodists, and should not be partisan. The progressives simply do not respect these fundamental principles. I pray that our church will learn humility and respect for the membership.

A spiritual base for a spiritual journey...

Dave wrote on 4/26/2008 8:05:36 AM

Thanks for use of "The Message". After reading much of "The Message" and more about Eugene Peterson, the translation seems so important today!

A spiritual base for a spiritual journey...

Dave wrote on 4/26/2008 8:04:00 AM

I like it. We just have to remember that a little later they had to form a "committee" to take care of some of the needs that arose.

Hope keeps us alive, United Methodists told

Dave Whitlock wrote on 4/24/2008 6:19:55 PM

Good job, Maidstone, not an easy job. Good writing. Prayers to all our representatives there from WNY for God's will!

Shared Ministries bulletin inserts

Ken Dodd wrote on 3/28/2008 10:59:00 AM

Great job. These will be most helpful in sharing insights into shared ministry giving with the local congregation. Keep 'em coming. We will use them as bulletin inserts and articles in our newsletters as well. (could be just a little less wordy with bigger type as some of our seasoned members may not be able to read the small type and some members just won't read anything that looks too long). Less words and more graphics might be a help. Shalom!!

School of Congregational Development is going missional

David Cooke wrote on 3/25/2008 8:54:35 AM

This is an exciting opportunity for our conference. Dr. Roxburgh understands the challenges of being in ministry in a changing culture and how pastoral leaders can lead during these changing times. In my dissertation on missional leadership, I've cited him more than anyone else.

2008 Annual Conference - Full time Registration

Richard E Grant wrote on 3/20/2008 4:44:57 PM

This is notso much a comment as a quesstion. I will be unable to attend the conference session, but I do want to order the conference journal. Do I use one of the two forms or is there another way to order the journal? Thanks for the information. The site was very well done and helpful. Dick

Biblical reflection encouraged in preparation for Annual Conference

Dawn Q wrote on 3/14/2008 9:16:46 PM

I find this passage as a good reminder that God has a plan for all our lives, and we need to step out of our comfort zones and beat the giant(our fears). I have seen God at work and even though it may be scarey it is always worth the risk. God is our strength.