Bishop's 2017 Confirmation Rally

The goal of the Bishop's Confirmation Rally is to assemble 1000 UMCOR Health kits!

4/29 Bishop's Confirmation Rally Valley Stream: Grace UMC
5/6 Bishop's Confirmation Rally Poughkeepsie UMC

Join Bishop Bickerton for a day of great worship with lots of praise music, new workshops - including assembling the health kits - and a delicious catered lunch!  This is  a no-cost event for all confirmands and instructors.
Worship offering will help cover cost of health kits. Register & join the fun.

Elijah Challenge Training

4/21 - 23  Westbury UMC & Bible UMC of NY Learn to heal in Jesus' name. Hosted by the Long Island East District but open for all to attend. Register by April 14th.

Older Adult Ministries: Protecting Our Elders 

4/29 Protecting Our Elders White Plains: Memorial  
Expert panel discusses various areas of elder abuse.  

Disaster Response

4/22 Disaster Response Forum “When Disaster Strikes – the Church Responds” A one-day forum on disaster recovery ministries led by Greg Forrester, President and CEO, National VOAD, Learning Center
4/29 Disaster Emotional and Spiritual Care "Basic" Training, Conference Center
4/29 Work Day at Camp Quinipet for DESC trained personnel
5/13 Work Day at Camp Olmsted for DESC trained personnel
Contact tvencuss@nyac.com or 860-324-1424 to register

Humane Alternatives to Long-Term (HALT) Solitary Confinement Act

5/2 HALT Lobby Day Albany Save your spot on the bus.

2017 Day of Dance Conference

5/5 - 5/6 Brooklyn: St. Paul's UMC
Learn dances to minister at Annual Conference 2017. No experience needed!  Register.

Abundant Health Expo

5/6 Abundant Health kick-off with US Global Health Program Manager, Sabrina Rodgers New Rochelle UMC  
Free Activities for all. Click for details.
Questions? Contact abundanthealth@nyac-umc.com

2017 Hero Central VBS Workshop

5/13 Hero Central VBS Preview Workshop Middletown, NY: St. Paul's
5/20 Hero Central VBS Preview Workshop New Milford UMC (CT)

Preview new Hero Central VBS material, meet other churches involved in VBS, and form a team to share material and expenses.

Practical Resources for Churches

Upcoming Webinars
5/4 Sonshine and Sunshine: Sunday School in the Summer
Missed a webinar? Webinars are recorded so you can view at your leisure.

District News and More

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6/7 - 10 2017 Annual Conference Pathways & Possibilities: The Journey of Disciple Making  Hofstra.

NYAC Camp & Retreat Ministry Summer registration is OPEN!
4/28 - 30 Quinipet Service Weekend