The Special Church Conference of the Syracuse United Methodist Ministries was held on April 18th, 2018 at University United Methodist Church (1085 E Genesee St.) in order to ratify and celebrate the “Uniting Covenant” of seven United Methodist churches in the city of Syracuse.
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The host pastor, Rev. Alicia Wood, greeted and welcomed the group gathered for the conference.
Rev. Alicia Wood (University UMC) led the opening worship with praise.
District Superintendent, Rev. Nola Anderson, delivered a word based on the Book of Joshua.
District Superintendent, Rev. Nola Anderson, delivered a word based on the Book of Joshua.
Rev. B.J. Norrix (Erwin First and Brown Memorial UMC) led the time of appreciation and thanks for contributors and supporters of the Uniting Covenant.
There was a time of special appreciation for Mr. Mike Nevin’s leadership for the Uniting Covenant.
There was a time of special appreciation for Mr. Mike Nevin’s leadership for the Uniting Covenant.
Mr. Mike Nevin delivered a speech about the Uniting Covenant.
Superintendent Anderson led the ratification vote.
Rev. Jee Hae Song (St. Paul’s and Hope Korean UMC) led the prayer before vote.
Superintendent Anderson and the four city pastors comissioned and consecrated the initial Ministry Council of the Syracuse United Methodist Ministries.
Superintendent Anderson and the four city pastors comissioned and consecrated the initial Ministry Council of the Syracuse United Methodist Ministries.
Rev. Karen Bellimer (Erwin First UMC) led the closing hymn, “Go Now In Peace.”