Letter from Bishop McLee Regarding Appeal for GNJ Conference
November 28, 2012
I am writing to follow up on my recent request for support of the Northeast Jurisdictional efforts in response to Hurricane Sandy. A few have asked why we are being asked to help New Jersey when New York has sustained so much damage. Let me thank you for your questions and provide a response which will offer a more complete picture of our response to this natural catastrophe. Click title to read more...
Bishop's Assistant Announced
November 27, 2012
It is with excitement and thanksgiving that I announce that the Reverend Robert Walker has been appointed as the Assistant to the Bishop and will begin this new journey January 2, 2013. Click title to read more...
NY Mets Serve Up Lunch at Far Rockaway Mission
November 21, 2012
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Super Storm "Sandy" Response
November 20, 2012
I am writing to provide you with an update and make an additional appeal for your consideration. Our United Methodist Committee on Relief has done their initial assessment of the situation and has determined that the recovery from this disaster will take approximately 3-4 years to complete. This means that our response will be ongoing as we provide a helping hand to those in need. Click title to read more...
Blessings and Farewell to the Reverend Jeannette L. Bassinger-Ishii
November 19, 2012
It is with gratitude and thanksgiving that I offer appreciation for Jeannette's ministry. She has officially transitioned to the retired status. Click title to read more...
Hurricane Sandy Response - What to Expect
November 16, 2012
The Conference Disaster Response office now has sites set up on Long Island ready to receive ERT teams and volunteers to help with relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy. The process for registering as an individual or as a team is pretty straightforward and can be accomplished online by going to the following link: http://nyac.com/registrations/register/87 Click title to read more...
A Letter from Our Bishop Regarding the Response to Hurricane Sandy
November 15, 2012
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. Last week, I visited Staten Island to share with the survivors and relief workers responding to Hurricane Sandy. Friends, the view on the ground revealed a level of devastation that has created a wide swath of wreckage. While it is tempting to remain in the grief that is a natural consequence of disaster, God calls us to a different response. There are signs of hope in the midst of the storm's aftermath. Click title to read more...
Flood Buckets
November 12, 2012
The United Methodist Committee on Relief has already shipped more than 5,000 buckets to the New York area. More flood buckets are needed. Individuals and organizations may deliver additional buckets to the sites listed below. How to assemble a flood bucket>>
• Massapequa Community United Methodist Church on Long Island
• Freeport United Methodist Church on Long Island
• Bethel United Methodist Church on Staten Island
Packing List for LI Disaster Recovery Team
November 10, 2012
Cassandra Broadus-Garcia, CT District Disaster Response Coordinator, offers her packing list to the team heading to Long Island. Ask your team leader for their packing suggestions. Click title to read more...