notes: From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Organizational Structure The NY Conference Disaster Response Ministry seeks to bring relief and assistance to all people who experience loss in times of disaster, whether or not officially declared by governmental agencies. Through the sharing of resources and commitment, members of the United Church of Christ become "God's servants in the service of humankind." This ministry is an active ministry of the NY Conference. The ministry is a part of the Commission of the Global Church with the Wider Church Ministry of the Conference. Each local congregation is encouraged to assess the disaster potential and community response resources within their community and to prepare a plan of action and identify the persons who would carry out the plan in time of disaster. Disaster Program We are building a network of representatives in our 300 congregations throughout New York State and holding training through the state disaster response team. The state program works closely with the national United Church of Christ and Church World Service. NY Conference of the United Church of Christ Disaster Response Ministry Team provides: • Assistance with long term recovery through financial support, volunteers, or both • UCC specializes in technological disaster issues and is a resource for training and information on this subject. -> From the NYVOAD Member Directory: Organizational Structure The NY Conference Disaster Response Ministry seeks to bring relief and assistance to all people who experience loss in times of disaster, whether or not officially declared by governmental agencies. Through the sharing of resources and commitment, members of the United Church of Christ become "God's servants in the service of humankind." This ministry is an active ministry of the NY Conference. The ministry is a part of the Commission of the Global Church with the Wider Church Ministry of the Conference. Each local congregation is encouraged to assess the disaster potential and community response resources within their community and to prepare a plan of action and identify the persons who would carry out the plan in time of disaster. Disaster Program We are building a network of representatives in our 300 congregations throughout New York State and holding training through the state disaster response team. The state program works closely with the national United Church of Christ and Church World Service. NY Conference of the United Church of Christ Disaster Response Ministry Team provides: • Assistance with long term recovery through financial support, volunteers, or both • UCC specializes in technological disaster issues and is a resource for training and information on this subject.
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mission: We, the people of the New York Conference of the United Church of Christ, in covenant with God, relying on the Holy Spirit, and in partnership with one another, are called by Christ to empower each local congregation to be vital in its spiritual life and ministry, and to nurture community and shared ministry among all our congregations, Associations and regions. Celebrate God's Spirit working among us through faith-sharing and worship. Build inclusive, in-depth, loving Christian community within and among all our congregations. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to: Support and equip each local congregation in its unique life and calling. Live by the principles of "mutual empowerment" in which we, as laity and clergy, congregations and Associations, value each other, share our stories, and humbly listen to and learn from one another. Support good communication among and between all UCC settings within the New York Conference, and between the New York Conference and the national church. Share resources, leaders, programs, and grassroots events among congregations, Associations, and regions. Equip, educate, and nurture church leaders, both laity and clergy, in all settings of Conference life. Witness to the gospel, and work for justice, peace and the integrity of creation, in every setting of our churches and world, both globally and locally. Embrace and promote multicultural and multiracial Christian community which is inclusive of all people of diverse cultures, races, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities. Honor and support our ecumenical partnership with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and our formula of agreement with the Presbyterian Church, USA, Reformed Church in America, and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and give concrete expression to our unity with all faith communities in the Body of Christ. -> We, the people of the New York Conference of the United Church of Christ, in covenant with God, relying on the Holy Spirit, and in partnership with one another, are called by Christ to empower each local congregation to be vital in its spiritual life and ministry, and to nurture community and shared ministry among all our congregations, Associations and regions. Celebrate God's Spirit working among us through faith-sharing and worship. Build inclusive, in-depth, loving Christian community within and among all our congregations. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to: Support and equip each local congregation in its unique life and calling. Live by the principles of "mutual empowerment" in which we, as laity and clergy, congregations and Associations, value each other, share our stories, and humbly listen to and learn from one another. Support good communication among and between all UCC settings within the New York Conference, and between the New York Conference and the national church. Share resources, leaders, programs, and grassroots events among congregations, Associations, and regions. Equip, educate, and nurture church leaders, both laity and clergy, in all settings of Conference life. Witness to the gospel, and work for justice, peace and the integrity of creation, in every setting of our churches and world, both globally and locally. Embrace and promote multicultural and multiracial Christian community which is inclusive of all people of diverse cultures, races, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities. Honor and support our ecumenical partnership with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and our formula of agreement with the Presbyterian Church, USA, Reformed Church in America, and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and give concrete expression to our unity with all faith communities in the Body of Christ.

name: New York Conference of the United Church of Christ -> New York Conference of the United Church of Christ (NYVOAD Member)
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mission: We, the people of the New York Conference of the United Church of Christ, in covenant with God, relying on the Holy Spirit, and in partnership with one another, are called by Christ to empower each local congregation to be vital in its spiritual life and ministry, and to nurture community and shared ministry among all our congregations, Associations and regions. Celebrate God's Spirit working among us through faith-sharing and worship. Build inclusive, in-depth, loving Christian community within and among all our congregations. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to: Support and equip each local congregation in its unique life and calling. Live by the principles of "mutual empowerment" in which we, as laity and clergy, congregations and Associations, value each other, share our stories, and humbly listen to and learn from one another. Support good communication among and between all UCC settings within the New York Conference, and between the New York Conference and the national church. Share resources, leaders, programs, and grassroots events among congregations, Associations, and regions. Equip, educate, and nurture church leaders, both laity and clergy, in all settings of Conference life. Witness to the gospel, and work for justice, peace and the integrity of creation, in every setting of our churches and world, both globally and locally. Embrace and promote multicultural and multiracial Christian community which is inclusive of all people of diverse cultures, races, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities. Honor and support our ecumenical partnership with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and our formula of agreement with the Presbyterian Church, USA, Reformed Church in America, and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and give concrete expression to our unity with all faith communities in the Body of Christ. -> We, the people of the New York Conference of the United Church of Christ, in covenant with God, relying on the Holy Spirit, and in partnership with one another, are called by Christ to empower each local congregation to be vital in its spiritual life and ministry, and to nurture community and shared ministry among all our congregations, Associations and regions. Celebrate God's Spirit working among us through faith-sharing and worship. Build inclusive, in-depth, loving Christian community within and among all our congregations. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to: Support and equip each local congregation in its unique life and calling. Live by the principles of "mutual empowerment" in which we, as laity and clergy, congregations and Associations, value each other, share our stories, and humbly listen to and learn from one another. Support good communication among and between all UCC settings within the New York Conference, and between the New York Conference and the national church. Share resources, leaders, programs, and grassroots events among congregations, Associations, and regions. Equip, educate, and nurture church leaders, both laity and clergy, in all settings of Conference life. Witness to the gospel, and work for justice, peace and the integrity of creation, in every setting of our churches and world, both globally and locally. Embrace and promote multicultural and multiracial Christian community which is inclusive of all people of diverse cultures, races, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities. Honor and support our ecumenical partnership with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and our formula of agreement with the Presbyterian Church, USA, Reformed Church in America, and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and give concrete expression to our unity with all faith communities in the Body of Christ.

town: -> Syracuse
main_phone: -> 315.446.3073
address: -> 5575 Thompson Rd. Syracuse
other_contacts changed.
mission: -> We, the people of the New York Conference of the United Church of Christ, in covenant with God, relying on the Holy Spirit, and in partnership with one another, are called by Christ to empower each local congregation to be vital in its spiritual life and ministry, and to nurture community and shared ministry among all our congregations, Associations and regions. Celebrate God's Spirit working among us through faith-sharing and worship. Build inclusive, in-depth, loving Christian community within and among all our congregations. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to: Support and equip each local congregation in its unique life and calling. Live by the principles of "mutual empowerment" in which we, as laity and clergy, congregations and Associations, value each other, share our stories, and humbly listen to and learn from one another. Support good communication among and between all UCC settings within the New York Conference, and between the New York Conference and the national church. Share resources, leaders, programs, and grassroots events among congregations, Associations, and regions. Equip, educate, and nurture church leaders, both laity and clergy, in all settings of Conference life. Witness to the gospel, and work for justice, peace and the integrity of creation, in every setting of our churches and world, both globally and locally. Embrace and promote multicultural and multiracial Christian community which is inclusive of all people of diverse cultures, races, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities. Honor and support our ecumenical partnership with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and our formula of agreement with the Presbyterian Church, USA, Reformed Church in America, and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and give concrete expression to our unity with all faith communities in the Body of Christ.