WNY UMC SPECTRUM VOL. 12, NO. 4 issue 4/9/2009 View Conference News archive >> Search all news articles >> Click to view all our authors >>

Conference News

• Website launched featuring creation of new Conference
• Bishop Matthews announces appointments
• New ACT begins to equip planning teams
• New ACT authorizes task forces to begin gathering data
• New Area Conference timeline
• Bishop Matthews shares Easter greeting
• Bishop: No plans to close or merge churches
• Critical Dates shared
• Planning teams playing crucial role in creation of new Conference
• BHECM encourages congregations to promote Native American Sunday
• Registration deadline extended for 'Forming Mission-Shaped Churches' event
• Workshop could help your congregation find money
• Golden Cross offering makes compassionate ministry for the elderly possible
• Faith Fellowship to meet in Fredonia
• Rural Academy retreat designed to inspire
• WNY Conference Cooperative School of Christian Mission set for July 23-25

Beyond the Conference

• Finding peace in a time of crisis focus of spring event
• Call Issued for more Covenant Relationships between congregations and missionaries

Niagara Frontier

• Clergy and laity have opportunity to meet with Bishop Matthews
• Important Dates for Niagara Frontier District noted
• Workshop provides training on caring for children who have experienced trauma and loss
• Called To Be… theme of Niagara Frontier District Gift Day

Genesee Valley

• Lay Speaking Ministries training available

Cornerstone

• From This Corner

Mountain View

• Bishop Matthew's Visits Mountain View District
• Mountain View Dates for your Calendar
• Real Men Need Real Maple Syrup… and God
• Camp Scholarships offered on the Mountain View District

Camps, Conferences, and Retreats

• Registration form for 'Adult Camp' at Camp Asbury available
• Adults invited to camp to relax, help, and enjoy
• Friends of Findley Gear Up for Spring Work Weekend - May 15-17, 2009
• True Stories from Camp Findley - Camper's Stew

Resource Center

FYGO

• Conference Youth Adventure Weekend planned