LEGISLATIVE SECTION 3 111. 110. 109. 108. 107. 106. 105. 104. 103. legislative section for eachitem. for section legislative vote. affirmative the consent calendar Theshown votes are those from the in votes were andwere sections theindicated All approved by included 3:SECTION OFADVOCACY MINISTRIES 150 -R 102. 101. Concur: 179,Non-Concur:0, Abstain: 0;100%concurrence, NYAC conference session:adopted University Africa Salley,Jim Advancement, Institutional for Associate Vice-Chancellor A frica dedication to Africa atourannual seminarcommemorating former United Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila praised the university’s chancellor and vicechancellor. Kekumba Yemba andprofessorFanuel Tagwira astheuniversity’s third In December2009,wejoyfully celebrated the inauguration of Bishop David He credits Africa Universityforincreasing hiscapacityasapastor. local churches in the newly established Malawi (Africa) Missionary Conference. Church Growth: organization. Today, thisministrystillthrives. In response,NjimbustartedtheChild AIDS. Action Initiative, a nongovernment Lubumbashi, DRC, to find many children orphaned because their parents died of Ministry withthePoor:IsaiahNjimbu,a2006graduate, returned to work ina50-bedclinicsheandhersiblingsfoundedhonor oftheirfather. earned her master’s degree in public health at AU. Shereturned to Congo to Global Health:BigiRuhigita,anursefromtheDemocratic RepublicofCongo, Fellowship ofChristianCouncilsChurchesin West Africa. to Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is nowSecretary General of the of AU’s Institute of Peace, Leadership and Governance, the former advisor Leadership: vision fortheFour Areas ofFocus: Africans to help Africans. Our graduates are living out the United Methodist United Methodists’ supportfor Africa Universitycreatesopportunitiesfor by the2008GeneralConference. Africa University Fund. That represents 86percent of the $2.5 million goal set In 2009,annualconferencescontributedmorethan$2million to theapportioned all ofthis,wethankGodfortheprayersandsupportUnitedMethodists. For campus orthroughouremerging distance-learningcurriculum. countries. We haveasubstantial waiting list ofstudentseager to attend on In the2009-2010academic year, our1,100studentsrepresented 28 African graduating class. Zimbabwe openforclasses. We celebrated our 3,000 Africa. For a time in 2009, it was the only institution of highereducation in Methodist-related Africa Universitycontinued to educate leaders for all of During Zimbabwe’s economic and political struggles ofrecent years, United Africa Universityhasmanystoriestotell–thenationsof Africa, andtheworld. e ports U niversity &P etitions The Rev. Tolbert Thomas Jallah Jr. is a prime example. A graduate T The h riving Rev. DanielMhone

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At the 2009 Annual Conference session, the Conference Board of Church and session, the Conference Board Annual Conference At the 2009 of our District three replaced and members six new (CBCS) added Society have continued We of 30 members. CBCS now has a total representatives. one Korean- the diversity of our membership (adding to work to increase Our Board members). African-American and three one Hispanic, American, and ethnic minority representation. 30 percent racial is now has approximately clergy. are lay persons and seventeen are Thirteen of our members at the Church Center a meeting The Board assisted Bishop Park in organizing Board of Global General of the representatives Nations with for the United Methodist United and the Board of Church and Society, General the Ministries, addition In GBCS). and GBGM by (co-sponsored Nations United the for Office Assistant Winkleblack, Dennis by Rev. was attended to Bishop Park, the meeting Bautista, “Levi” and Steve Phillips for CBCS; Liberato Wells to the Bishop; Jeff GBCS; Sung-ok Lee, Ministry, Nations United for Secretary General Assistant Women’s Action, Social of Christian Section of the Secretary Assistant General Assistant, UN and International Admin. Division; and Joseph Kim, Program & could support the work discussed ways in which the NYAC We GBCS. Affairs, with the UN. were able to tour who interface In addition, we of our UMC staff offices. the UN facilities across from the CCUN legislation getting in was instrumental UMW, Conference the with CBCS, along Force Task the NYAC Annual Conference session to establish passed at the 2009 was which Committee,” Organizing “Immigration The (TFI). Immigration on and Barbara CBCS chair, Wells, TFI, was co-chaired by Jeff the precursor to the Over the summer and fall, the social action coordinator for the UMW. Becker, District Connecticut Varas, to Ximena TFI was transitioned of the leadership of series a promoting been has TFI The Laporta. Hector Rev. and leader, lay film, documentary the of showings a series of educational TFI is also planning The workers. textile of immigrant events around the conference. the at held March 2009 CBCS meeting the Park attended Bishop Jeremiah work of Bishop Park expressed his strong support for the Center. Conference CBCS in the NYAC. to focus on CBCS voted at its March 2009 meeting to divide into four “teams” teams and team leaders are: The four of social ministry. areas different Peace & Poverty/Hunger Every annual conference is vital to the success of the dream that has become that has become the success of the dream is vital to conference Every annual social agriculture, theology, educates leaders in support Your Africa University. peace and justice. sciences, and sciences, health Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld. Dag Hammarskjöld. General Secretary Nations Team leader: Team Healthcare Environment/Care for Creation Immigration oard 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. Jeff Wells, Wells, Chairperson Jeff session: adopted conference NYAC 0; 100% concurrence, Abstain: 0, Concur: 179, Non-Concur: 112. B

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Steve Phillips([email protected]) tofindouthowCBCScanhelp. advocacy. ContactPastorJeff Wells ([email protected]) orPastor can be agreat resource in helping local churches build up their education and around the UM Social Principles and to work on local social concerns. CBCS up itsownboardor“social concerns” grouptopromote education and advocacy CBCS alsoencourages each local church in the conference to consider setting www.umc-gbcs.org (linkinrighthandcolumn). which issentoutabouteverytendays. You cansubscribetothenewsletterat NYAC tosubscribe to the General Board’s email newsletter, “Faith in Action,” The ConferenceBoardofChurchandSocietyencourages allmembersofthe network ofclergy andlayactiviststhroughouttheNYAC. CBCS continuesitsworktobuildupourmailing list with the goal ofcreating a promote GBCS’s “HealthyFamilies,HealthyPlanet”initiative. presentations onglobalmaternal and childhealthcare and familyplanningto “Festival ofMinistries.” We willalsoholdadinneratwhichwehost At the 2010 Annual Conference, CBCS will have a displayaspart of the UMC’s advocacyworkaroundsocialconcerns. speak onthelegislativeandchallengesto of GBCS,prioritiesGBCS hundred persons attended the dinner and heard Jim Winkler, General Secretary The dinnerwasopentoeveryoneinterested in churchandsocietyconcerns.One Board hostedadinneronFridayeveningatthe2009 Our Annual Conference. Immigration teamandconcentratingontheotherthreeareasofwork. Immigration Task Force,CBCSvotedinMarch2010toeliminate its own in atleast onesocialministryteam. With theestablishment of theNYAC will meet twice a year (or asneeded). Each member of CBCSwill participate independently The teamsaretomeetanddotheirworkCBCSasawhole • • • What hashappenedduringthisyear? new initiatives. have traveledthecountry, heardyourhopesforthefuture,andlaunchedmany our particular mission inthepastyear. Thanks inlarge parttomanyofyou,we encourage usaspartnersinmissionandthepioneering work thathasmarked School of Theology (STH)duringthepastyear, andwethankyou. You ministry. Manyofyouhavegivenprayerful support totheBostonUniversity We greet you infriendship,thanking God foryourleadership of thechurch’s e ports U Travel seminars havestudied inCubaand Ephesus (modern Turkey). their wayfrom Northern Virginia toConnecticut. The Seminary Singers haverevivedtheannual choirtourtradition, singing God’s creation. theological dialogue among people with diverse perspectives on Godand to enhance the School’s sustainability work, andto create new formsof dynamic student bodyhasledSTHefforts torespondthepeopleofHaiti, Student enrollment increased in2009-2010over thepreviousyear. Our niversity &P etitions S chool

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Mission, sponsoring and Christianity World in Chair Collins Truman Chair, for the funds raise to efforts soaring 2010 and in Fall events special challenge grant of $420,000. thanks to an anonymous Parsons, Sam Johnson Education, and Elizabeth Co-directors of Contextual service agencies, and churches, partnerships with local are expanding STH our of depth and breadth the us extend helping communities, faith-based theological education. work in contextualizing Access ATLAS online free now provides Program Alums for ATLAS The in their 140 journals over to utilize them alums, enabling STH to all user the for Officer, Development Keelan, Maggie email Please ministries! to the are grateful We [email protected]. ATLAS: name and password to Lilly Foundation for supporting this outreach. in United Methodist are on the road, striving to increase our presence We Please hold us accountable to this and let us Conferences around the country. the School to visit in the future! know if you would like a representative from September in launched be will curriculum of Divinity new Master The and the goals are to prepare World,” The focus is “Faith Engaging the 2010. who religious leaders practical intelligent, prophetic, spiritually-centered, the church and the world. can contribute to renewing and transforming Chair in King, Jr., searches are underway: the Martin Luther faculty Three and the History in Religious Education and positions Ethics or Homiletics, of Christianity. This is an ambitious is expanding. Project History STH People’s The the eras, particularly from all endeavor to record oral histories of alums sharing in interested are you if Office Alumni the Contact 1960s. and 1950s your story with us: (617) 353-2349. The years. coming the to guide plan strategic a bold School has created The degree programs that renovate plan is to strengthen support for students, and research, in teaching excellence faculty enhance leaders, future educate to strengthen the church. and support research and continuing education Theology one-year Master of Sacred The School begins a specialized, increasing their 2010, responding to Fall in chaplains for military program needs to address issues of ethics, trauma, and conflict transformation. is pong table ping famous the space: our physical renovating are We art displays with technology, “smart” back! Classrooms are becoming are multiplying, and the first floor has been remodeled for hospitality and comfort. On the near horizon are plans to renovate the basement into a energy-efficiency, for windows and fixtures light replace center, community and improve the handicap accessibility of our building. • • • • • • What is coming? • • • • • • 103. LEGISLATIVE SECTION 3 104. 154 -R 101. Concur: 179,Non-Concur:0, Abstain: 0;100%concurrence, NYAC conference session:adopted and WorldJan Love, DeanandProfessor ofChristianity Politics C 103. 102. andler needs. We prayforyouandinvitetousaswell! with you is vital for our learning and for our service in this world of many relationship Our partnerships. significant build to and year coming the in you in ministrythroughouttheUnitedMethodistconnection. We hopetohearfrom We celebrate our graduates and friends in your conference and our colleagues • • Christian ministry. the GospelofJesusChristbydeveloping leaders called by Godtoservein ministries intheworld,Candler Schoolof Theology continuestoproclaim Guided byourmissionto The March2010 visitofRomanCatholic Cardinal Walter Kasper, president at a seminary in Sao Paolo, Brazil, the first collaboration of its kind at Candler. team-taught a distance education class in real time with a professor and students de Souza, Arthur J.Mooreassociate professor inthe practice of evangelism, internationalizing theological education. In springsemester of2010,Dr. Wesley are assisting Candler in initiating a national conversation on best practices for Mozambique, Indonesia, and the Republic of Georgia in the summer of 2009. Other grants to interns student seven send to Inc. Development, and Relief engagement. Through oneofthese,Candler partnered with International Initiatives, International of Office the led byDr. DavidJenkins,andreceivedseveralgrantsrelated to international established we 2009, In curriculum. global context,Candlerhasplacedanewemphasisoninternationalizing the To ensurethat our studentsareprepared for leadership in anincreasingly improving globalhealth. developing leaders, starting and growing churches, ministry with the poor, and better placeforpreparation that addressesourmajordenominational priorities: no is There world. century 21st our of communities diverse highly the reflects area of Atlanta, Georgia, Candler offers students a learning laboratory that a top-tierresearchuniversity. As aschoollocated in themajor metropolitan context for learning and formation supported by the extensive resources of graduate professional schoolsofEmoryUniversity, Candlerprovidesarich evangelical piety, ecumenical openness, andsocial concern. As oneofnine is groundedinthe Christian faith and shapedbythe Wesleyan tradition of Candler Church, Methodist United The of seminaries official 13 the of one As service fromthefirstdaytheyarriveoncampus. are challenged academically, encouraged spiritually, andimmersed in Christian empowering ministryenables us to develop uniquely well-rounded leaders who e ports Certification inEvangelism,Spirituality, andSacredMusic. presently offer Methodist United academic certificaterequirementsfor the We available. widely more programs certificate new our make to efforts events and distance education opportunities. Our new work will include Plans are underway for more work in continuing education, including onsite Universities throughstudentexchangeandfacultyprograms. We aredeveloping partnerships with Africa UniversityandtwoKorean S chool &P etitions

of T Our distinctive commitment to h eology educate faithful and creative leaders forthe church’s both inspiringmindsand REPORTS / PETITIONS - 155 onference C nnual A k or Y w e 2010 N A hallmark of the Candler M Div experience, the Contextual Education Contextual the M Div experience, Candler the of hallmark A by interweaving pastoral identities our students’ to shape program continues classroom. the in reflection academic with churches and sites ministry at service throughout Con Ed students more than 250 week, Candler deploys In any given service social and hospitals, congregations, in people to minister to region the hours service 1/3 of the provided Con Ed students Candler’s year, Last agencies. Presidential University winning the U.S. government’s responsible for Emory or college award a federal highest the Service, Community for General Award for its commitment to community engagement. university can receive Rogers, continues Alice Dr. by directed Parish Program, Teaching Candler’s providing Jurisdiction, Southeastern the in conferences more into expand to throughout churches serve to opportunity the with students Methodist United and credit for pastoral experience, earn academic their seminary education, of Study Through the Course their M degree in three years. complete Div regional school at Candler and our five extension schools in the Southeast, we people this past year. oversaw the educational process of 918 to with bold initiatives challenges economic recent the has faced Candler flat remain will essentially budget operating our Although mission. our advance Candler’s year. each aid financial in investment our increasing are we year, next percent Eighty-six million. $4.7 was 2009-10 in commitment aid financial total award average the with aid, financial Candler-based received students eligible of to 191 was provided $2.6 million More than of tuition. 76 percent covering program a Advantage, Candler also established We students. Methodist United students for summer internships in designed to pay rising third-year M Div skills. pastoral their on honing fully concentrate can so they congregations all- an event, Candler Leadership annual second our hosted we March, In M prospective top draws together that experience discernment expenses-paid year, Last Candler. and study at richness of life the Div students to explore us as students in joined Candler in Leadership participants of the 75 percent capital Candler has raised more than half of our $60 million the fall. Finally, campaign goal. the 25th anniversary of the Sherman celebrates During 2009-10, Candler and Helen Sherman of Jacksonville, Scholarship Fund. Established by Frank students 868 to assistance financial provided has program Sherman the Florida, Methodist churches. preparing for pastoral ministry in United people. diverse more and younger attract to continues body student Candler’s 62 the seeking the Master of Divinity, Our stands at 499, with 391 enrollment 14 the Doctor of Theology, Studies, 25 the Master of Theological Master of The total student students. and 7 enrolled as Special, Non-Degree Theology, and 50% women. international, 11% minority, is 23% US ethnic population being 52% of M Div students with represented, are More than 50 denominations students is of M Div class of our entering age median The Methodist. United 26, with 57% of total enrollment under thirty. church the to dedication their demonstrate continually members Our faculty local in service and scholarship, engagements, teaching and preaching through This year we welcome two new in their congregations. parishes as leaders Ellison, assistant professor Greg of pastoral care and counseling, faculty: Dr. of the PontificalCouncil for Promoting usheredChristian in Unity, a yearlong at Candler. on internationalization special emphasis 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. LEGISLATIVE SECTION 3 110. 156 -R 106. 105. 104. 103. 102. 101. Concur: 179,Non-Concur:0, Abstain: 0;100%concurrence, NYAC conference session:adopted Inday Day, Chair C ommission

ways youundergird thisessentialministryinthelifeofourdenomination. of mission our fulfill depends upon yoursupport,gifts,and prayers. Thank you forthe countless to ability Our educating faithful and creative Church. leadersforthechurch’sin theworld ministries Methodist United The with Candler draws considerable strength and inspiration from itsvital relationship www.candler.emory.edu. commentary by membersofCandler’sfaculty. Watch apreviewonourwebsite, Advent that offers a fresh take on the Christmas story, uniting art, scripture, and Candler also hasproduced Jones, whojoinsusinfall 2010 astheHankeyChair in World Evangelism. who joined us in fall 2009, and a fellow United Methodist, the Rev. Dr. Arun event. The only expensetotheparticipant is traveltothetrainingevent venue. important totake theanti-racismtraining. The conferencepaysforthe 2-day pastors whoare sensitizedonwhatracism’s effects areonrelationships, itisvery vision oftheconferencetoeliminate personalandinstitutionalracism. With CORR willcontinueitsrole in helpingtheconferencethroughitsmissionand Yearbook 2009. and Journal the in found are figures 2009 The sessions. conference annual at and recorded and reported statistics on 15categories of personswhospoke During annual conference sessions, the commission monitored the sessions the conferencehelpscutcostsandalsotrainsomepersons inthework. number oftrainers depends onthesizeofgroup.Havingfacilitators from for maximuminteraction, learning andclosermonitoringbythetrainers. The training for the Commission. KI strongly suggests a smaller group of participants The Kaleidoscope Institute, based inLos Angeles Episcopal Diocese, doesthe focusing ononedistrictandinvitingotherstofillthecapacity reserved. clergy onthe second week. For 2010,the commission is starting very early, District sentsomePastorstothetrainingandConnecticut district sentmore happen. Only25-27personswereinattendance in eachevent.Metropolitan not did However, that week. second the for 50 and week first the for 50 to up clergy inCT districtand15clergy inLongIsland West. to have The planwas Conference Centerin West Cornwall,CT. Hefocuseddistrict were upto35 other leaders. The dates were October 8-9 and October 22-23 at the Trinity Plans were underway for the anti-racism training events for clergy and Cabinet rep,1GCORRmemberandwithBishopParkasanex-Officiomember. to jointheCommission.Inall,CCORRstartedwith21members,plus1staff, 1 another 4 years if they decide to serve again. Three were also added from for requests again serve can and years 4 for serve to 2009 of class the to added officially The year 2009 had been abusyyear. Membersc-optedin the fall of 2008 were is 108,not08. Onthe Journal: 2009 the statistics of howmanywhitepersonsspokeatConference Sessions, thenumber in figures Report Monitoring of Correction First, e ports &P

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ommission C The Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns (CCCUIC) The Commission on Christian Unity and and and looks forward to advancing ecumenism this year was reconstituted for the world religions with other and relationships understanding facilitating churches of our annual conference. the dialogue with the has been efforts major agenda for our ecumenical A Eucharistic entered into an interim Episcopal Church with whom we have our years For two communion. full eventual to we pray, leading, Sharing York with the New in a dialogue represented has been annual conference the studied we have bimonthly, Church. Meeting Episcopal The of Diocese We “Make Us document prepared for local church dialogue, One in Christ.” each about learned we have what by surprised and delighted been both have Bishop Park 2011 in beginning that is our hope It through this study. other Eucharistic will co-celebrate Diocese York and Bishop Mark Sisk of the New in our various locations in churches Methodist and United in Episcopal services are also hopeful of building We overlaps theirs. in which our Conference area and Long dioceses, Connecticut dialogue teams with the other two Episcopal churches wishing to Local area. of our Conference also part are Island, that engage in dialogue with neighboring Episcopal churches will find on Christian Unity and Interreligious online through our General Commission resources Concerns (www.gccuic-umc.org). this year for was the agreement Under the radar in much of United Methodism we While America. Church in Lutheran Evangelical communion with the full together, working churches two our of examples local many for the grateful are synods in our with leaders from the ELCA we have not yet begun a dialogue This remains a goal for us. Area. York UMC New This year also witnessed a new working relationship between Bishop Park, Synod of the ELCA. York Bishop Sisk and Bishop Robert Rimbo of the New reform for care of health about the urgency they issued a statement Together, They are hopeful of future meetings to work on issues of mutual our nation. communion.). full in already are Church Episcopal The and ELCA (The concern one of the to be Another highlight for us and our bishop was his invitation of Prayer for Week worship leaders at the worship service held during the We say goodbye to Rev. Johnny Johnson. He served faithfully and well but well and He served faithfully Johnny Johnson. say goodbye to Rev. We another four years. does not want to serve as we continue our work in 2010. ask for your support and prayers We CORR wants to thank Ann Pearson, Director of Connectional Ministries, Ministries, of Connectional Director Pearson, Ann to thank wants CORR Roena and members of GCORR member Ishii, Taka Rev. Bishop Park, Leopold, Phyllis Major, Cynthia Kim, Won Jae Merola, Melodye Littlejohn, Ronald Les Tompkins, Johnson, Beth Capen, Johnny Johnson, Joaquin Polin, Vicki Jackson, Roger Martinez-Buck, Luisa Kristen Dunn, Kathryn Dickinson, and Nicodemos, Richard Taylor, Rhonda Ford, Sarah Phillips, Cherrie Flippin, Amartey-Amarth. Esther oncerns onference Concur: 179, Non-Concur: 0, Abstain: 0; 100% concurrence, NYAC conference session: adopted conference NYAC 0; 100% concurrence, Abstain: 0, Concur: 179, Non-Concur: 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. Rev. Dennis Winkleblack, Chairperson Dennis Rev. C 108. 109. 107. C LEGISLATIVE SECTION 3 105. 104. 107. 106. 158 -R 103. 102. 101. Concur: 179,Non-Concur:0, Abstain: 0;100%concurrence, NYAC conference session:adopted The Rev. Thomas W. Goodhue, Executive Director L ong

clergy inMelville on howto manage your congregation’s money, and another inconfirmands to presentation a Hempstead, in Catholics for for one Wantagh, Our financial experts have tackled such unusual requests as a bilingual seminar stewards ofourmoney, avoidpredatory loans, andcopewiththerecession. We offered seminars in congregations and community groups onhowto be good living Nativity? Perhaps youwouldliketoinvite your neighbors to aPalmSundayparadeor to visitsanelaborateItalian creche ataCatholic high schoolinRiverhead. about one another’s faith, from a seder at Floral Park United Methodist Church to stand with their neighbors in the face of vandalism and to learn something launched a year-long campaign to encourage ecumenical and interfaith visitors In responsetothe desecration of Nativity scenes andmenorahs in December, we faith intheirdailylives. though, particularlythey practice Christians whoarewillingtotellhowtheir without parallel elsewhere. We still need more volunteers for the Forum, District CouncilsonMinistriestohelpadvocateforecumenismatthelocallevel. mission andministry, we areinvolvingrepresentativesofourCommissioninallthe are excitedabouthowworkingtogetherwithotherchurchesenhancestheirown Because webelievethatecumenismismosteffective whenlocalcongregations or statewidereligiousecumenicalbodies. Thanks betoGod! Danbury, CT. Many others, clergy and lay, are elected officers of local, regional of ChurchesandRev. P.J. Leopold, Associated Religious Communities in Long IslandCouncilofChurches;Rev. SkipL’Heureux, QueensFederation Rev. equivalents. their Dr. or Brian Bodt, Greater Bridgeport Council of Churches; Rev. Tom churches Goodhue, of councils local of directors executive We continue torejoice in thenumberofUnitedMethodistclergy whoare leadership forthisannualservice. in shared has Methodist United a time first the is this that believed is It Egan. Catholic Archbishop Timothy Dolan andformer Archbishop, Cardinal Edward Christian UnityinJanuaryatSt.Patrick’sCathedral inManhattanwithRoman Our Multi-Faith Forum presented its 240 drivers topickupthesecontributions. before. We continue to needdonationsofnon-perishable food andvolunteer Riverhead, and helped more people with rent and mortgage assistance than ever Thanksgiving Dinner in Riverhead, distributed 8500 household items just in hundreds of Thanksgiving and Christmasbaskets,fed600people at our in Nassau,oftenfeedingmorethan1400amonth.Inadditionwedistributed people each week—weareservingfarmore people both inSuffolk Countyand In thepastyearLongIslandCouncilofChurcheshasfedhundreds support ofmanychurches,aremanagingtoaidmorepeoplethaneverbefore. who needmore help than most congregations can provide, but thankstothe Each month,moreandpeopleturntotheLICCseekingassistance, I e ports sland &P C ouncil etitions

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ome H The Methodist Home is currently The Methodist Home for Nursing & Rehabilitation home- a in services health offering organization healthcare denominational is a not-for-profit, non- provides building the of architecture 1929, the in Built environment. like of the period in a relaxed surroundings typical the Residents with elegant common spaces display the facility’s All 120 rooms are private and atmosphere. walking a includes garden formal The 1900s. the to 1800s late the from antiques and seating areas. path, waterfall, fishpond with Koi fish received a perfect score rating from New York State Department of Health. Department State York from New score rating a perfect received an do to continue staff, and Perez Elena Maria Director, Executive Home’s The receive exceptional care. outstanding job making sure the Residents disadvantaged providing community the in active be to continues Home The an Development for Career School M. Rapport Jeffrey The from teenagers professional environment. Methodist opportunity to learn social skills in a of Mount Saint nursing students from the College to welcome Home continues supervision the under hands-on nursing skills receive students These Vincent. year the This professor. Director of Nursing and their college of the Home’s Presbyterian Hospital who, Columbia Home welcomed Resident Doctors from able are Director, Medical Home’s the Rodriguez, Dr. of supervision the under to receive experience in geriatrics. City continue York Program at Christ Church New Members of the Outreach Activities weekends. on the activities extra many with Residents the provide to visits, and concerts. include arts and crafts, gardening, one-on-one was delighted to receive The Methodist Home for Nursing & Rehabilitation City. York from Christ Church New a generous gift in the amount of $53,000 used be gift will This Ms. Perez. to check the presented Viera, Javier Reverend for the renovation of the Home which is still on-going. a subdivision of Columbia Pavilion, Allen of the Angel Rodriguez, Dr. Director and leads a Medical Presbyterian Hospital, is now the Home’s specialized team of physicians, who treat the Residents at Methodist Home. a “living work aviary, In the spring, Methodist Home welcomed a beautiful who in an members, to the family are thankful We of art,” now on display. of $8,000 for the purchase approximately donated of time unusual short period and canaries. Bird species include finches this aviary. We have launched programs for synagogue administrators in Nassau, Church Nassau, Church in administrators for synagogue programs launched have We Melville on how in to pay for energy and clergy United in Baldwin, Women Environment Interfaith Long Island with the conjunction (in conservation which we helped create). Network, many people like be possible without the support of None of this would for seniors in Manhattan on how to make ends meet in retirement. Perhaps you Perhaps retirement. meet in make ends on how to in Manhattan for seniors in your congregation? us to do a seminar would like you. Thanks! hodist

et 102. Concur: 179, Non-Concur: 0, Abstain: 0; 100% concurrence, NYAC conference session: adopted conference NYAC 0; 100% concurrence, Abstain: 0, Concur: 179, Non-Concur: 101. M Director Executive Maria Elena Perez, 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 106. 107. LEGISLATIVE SECTION 3 108. 160 -R 104. 103. 102. 101. Concur: 179,Non-Concur:0, Abstain: 0;100%concurrence, NYAC conference session:adopted JamesLaw,Chairperson, Treasurer, Bobb, Robert Secretary Pauline Wardell-Sankoh, Stapleton, Carolyn Chairperson, Vice NYAC - J was founded asaresult (JFON) was FOROURNEIGHBORS History JUSTICE acute) Rehabilitation and long-term geriatric care and out-patient rehabilitation. Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy. We specialize in short-term (sub- early trainingforreturntohomeactivities. Services include: Individualized system, dual-cable LifeFitness system, therapeutic modalities, and acustomized “studio-like apartment” to facilitate balance KAT equipment, exercise cardiovascular Biodex with equipped is Center Rehabilitation State-of-the-Art Ft. Sq. 2,000 The conditions. cardiac and fracture Parkinson’post-hip disease, patients with post-jointconditions, stroke,rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, rehabilitate to equipment technological latest the with equipped now is space about theMethodistHome’s accomplishments in thecommunity. This new Senator Efrain González cut the ribbon and addressed the attending guests ceremony washeldonJune19thandover200personsattended thisaffair. State-of-the-Art Rehabilitation & Wellness Center. The grandopening Home’s the of opening grand the been has events significant most the of One attorneys. The New York Region attorney is Thomas J. Mills, Esquire. Enet Esquire. Mills, J. Thomas is attorney Region YorkNew The attorneys. immigration qualified by provided are services JFON participate. conferences by anational staff in SilverSpring,MD.Sometwentyclinic sites innineannual with otheradvocacy groups wherepossible. network iscoordinated The JFON for justandcompassionate immigration laws andpublic policy, networking Trained and resourced by UMCOR’s national office, JFON volunteers advocate in Yonkers,one New York. (part of NYAC-JFON) includes two Presbyterian partners, one in Queens and local churches,districts,conferences,andUMCOR. The NY RegionJFON connectional relationships to bringtogetherresourcesandcommitment from the mandate of biblical hospitality. The program relies on United Methodist immigration status, and enjoy the right to work. The JFON model embraces congregations to theneeds ofimmigrants seeking toreunify their families, secure represents theresponseofUnitedMethodistChurchanditslocal JFON to navigate the maze of rules and laws that affect their lives in the United States. immigration clinics toasylum seekers andimmigrants who need a helping hand ThisUMCOR clinics. program connects a national network of church-based, volunteer-led inmonthly toimmigrants services legal confidential Church Based, Volunteerprovides free,professionaland LedJFON may cometogethertoseekpeaceandtransformationinatroubledworld. community gathering and table fellowship whereparishionersandnewcomers provides aplacefor hospitable welcomefornewcomersintheirmidst.JFON an opportunity for local congregations to “open theirdoors”withawarmand Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Each Justice for Our Neighborslegal clinic is Board ofGlobal Ministries funded thisproject through the United Methodist awareness ofthetremendous need for immigration assistance. The General of theUnitedMethodistChurch’s General Board ofGlobalMinistries’ acute e ports ustice &P

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P roject REPORTS / PETITIONS - 161 onference C nnual A k or Y w e 2010 N The plight of immigrants made vulnerable by passage of harshvulnerable by passage made of immigrants The plight Background immigration1999, to facilitate the creation in laws led to JFON’s immigration initially wasThe program congregations. of local United Methodist ministries also focused on the reform act of 1996. Later it a response to the immigration long legacy JFON continues the in the aftermath of 9/11. stricter laws passed resettlement United Methodist Church’s implementation of the of UMCOR’s support and welcomeThe free clinic network extends the assistance to refugees. The us. among shadows the in living immigrants marginalized to church the of of undocumented long term detentions and deportations recent harsh legislation, good faith efforts a climate of intolerance which hinders immigrants stirs up of those who live, that takes into account the plight to pass humane legislation ones just as we do. better life for themselves and their loved work and strive for a entertain Faith! “Do not forget to United Methodist Part of Our It’s angels without entertained have people doing so; some strangers, for by knowing it.” (Hebrews 13:1-2) When we welcome sojourners, it is as if we The of our faithfulness. Christ, and our doing so becomes a sign receiving are says, on Refugees and Immigration Statement Methodist Bishops’ 1986 United of benefit the lacks who person vulnerable the of form the in us to comes “God status and protection in an alien land. In the flesh of Jesus Christ of Nazareth humankind…and of all sake way for the particular a sojourn in God chose to reign in which love and justice community restored the possibility of authentic and peace prevails.” 1999, In Annual Conference York New the in Neighbors Our for Justice NY Manhattan, Lower UMC in Chinese Brooklyn, NY, UMC in Wesley John be to were selected in Flushing, NY Promesa Church, La Presbyterian and a among the initial sites to provide served thousands of have clinics the time, that Since nationalities. of all free quality legal services to Act, immigrants Women Against Violence of needs, including: addressing a range clients Visas/ Authorization, Employment Residency, of Status/Permanent Adjustment Widow Naturalization, Workers, Religious Extensions, Family Petitions, Visa Asylum. Act, and Political Petition, Freedom of Information support, UMCOR, some outside by NYAC sustained presently is ministry The Annual 2008 The clients. from former and contributions grants, donations churches funds from the to solicit to NYAC-JFON gave permission Conference Visioning Conference the seat a was given ministry the and Conference the of demands the as but funding of streams our all for grateful most are We Table. is needed to be able to sustain it. for the ministry increase, more funding clinics the Rides”—taking “Circuit do what we call, to continues NYAC-JFON The host on the road, much as our forerunners rode from church to church. childcare) and (food hospitality provide clinic, the advertise to required is church workers Trained An will be at each “Circuit Ride.” attorney and volunteers. to host agree churches that going to the rotate clinics established three from the of the host church to do intake the volunteers where they train a “Circuit Ride”; This with the attorney(s). forms for persons who wish to have an interview areas persons in offer to able be and churches more to outreach JFON to enables and for persons who model to the an introduction are no clinics where there Somers-Dehaney, Somers-Dehaney, Esq. joined us part-time last increase our legal still need to We help. been a tremendous and has contract year under a six (6) month to do so. and get funds staff 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. LEGISLATIVE SECTION 3 110. 162 -R 105. 104. 103. 102. 101. Concur: 179,Non-Concur:0, Abstain: 0;100%concurrence, NYAC conference session:adopted N e w Y offers thatbelovedcommunityofhopetothesojournersinourmidst. NYAC-JFONgrace ofGodembodies a beloved community of hope…”The Mission statement says, “TheNew York Annual Conference,throughthe indicate the Conference’s commitment to justice for all God’s people. Our on thefundingawardedinordertocarryoutitsmission. This line item will ministry alineiteminourbudgetsothatNYAC-JFONwill beabletorely thatthe request Annual Conference make a bold statement by making this most worthwhile Weprayerfully is needed. support financial of commitment Our NeighborsImmigration Project intheNew York Annual Conference, a Recommendation availability ofpersonnelallows)willtakefrom3-4hours. and whathours.Usuallytheinformation session andprivate time (as time and you willbeabletohostthe“CircuitRide”(weekendsarenotgoodforus) [email protected]. Be prepared to tell her when, what day ofthe week a “Circuit Ride,” please contact JFON program coordinator, Cheryl Pierce at the Bronx, Westchester andConnecticut. If yourchurchisinterested inhaving Rides” we were able to open a new clinic in Yonkers, NY which is accessible to have immigration needs tospeaktheattorney(s). As aresultofthe“Circuit and theMiddle East. reform theyhad withhim.Importantdiscussions werealsoheldonhealth care with Council leaders because he remembered past discussions onimmigration his hideawayintheCapitol. He carved out thistime late in thedaytomeet to office his from rail underground the on away whisked were Schumer.They issues on which they had been briefed. The entire delegation met with Senator Teams made visits on “The Hill” where they spoke with legislators about the care, budgetandpovertyissues andimmigration. health peace, East Middle on briefings to devoted was day entire An session. wanting to basetheir advocacy in scripture, the event opened with adiscernment Collegium traveled to DC ontheirannual Peace and PovertyMission. Always 2009 Peace and Poverty MissiontoCapitolHill positions theyadvocatedbecamelaw. the meeting. Within thefollowingweek,theywerepleasedtolearnmany ofthe Budget Decisionmaking” which theyhaddrawnupinthemonthspreceding laws andbudget/povertyissues. They presentedhimwiththeir“Principlesfor Governor in late March 2009. They spoke with him about health care, drug 2009 MeetingwithGovernor —MembersoftheCollegium met withthe Amistad Foundationwassetupinhishonorbypeers. General MinisteroftheUnitedChurchChrist. A scholarshipfundatthe Presidency oftheCouncilandmovestoCleveland to become Presidentand Conference Minister –UnitedChurchofChrist,withadinnerasheleavesthe Collegium celebrated the ministry oftheRev. Geoffrey Black,New York State Celebration of the Ministry of Geoffrey Black -- In September 2009 the Programmatic highlightsofthepastyearinclude: chaplaincy and publicpolicyministries as wellasactivities of theCollegium. Program areasofthe New York State Council of Churchesinclude its e or ports k S &P tate etitions C ouncil In ordertocarry out the critical work ofthe Justice for

of C h urch es —2009P —In April members of the rogram R e port REPORTS / PETITIONS - 163 onference C nnual A k or Y w e 2010 N eminary those ripples build a current S he [she] sends forth a tiny ripple of hope Each time a man [woman] stands up for an ideal, Each time a man [woman] stands up for eological h or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes T Seated in the nation’s capital, centered in Christian faith, Wesley Theological Wesley capital, centered in Christian faith, Seated in the nation’s representing more than 25 Seminary prepares over 1,000 students annually, denominations, to become exemplary teachers, preachers, and leaders in the world. — The Council received a special grant so itThe Council received a special — Line Ministry Gathering Front Those the state. of front line ministries from around could call together providers who attended quickly bonded as they talked about their and even much formal and informal interaction There was of their “guests.” needs and the needs connectedgroup plans to form a network, to stay The a trading of resources. of the NYSCC. they raised will inform the advocacy online and the concerns problems budget state The — Services Support and Certification Chaplaincy in a number of ways program – the chaplaincy affected and hiring freeze has retirements, number of certification applications and chaplains being worried is working with the Council The about losing their jobs as prisons close. Department of Correctional Services to secure waivers to fill the positions that The Coordinator of a chaplain. or illness death of the because vacant became work essential This ombudsman for working chaplains. an be to continues is confidentialbut much appreciatedworking by with the chaplains.interfaith colleagues to The push Councilthe Office is also ofneeds of its faith the meeting (OMRDD) into Disabilities and Developmental Mental Retardation chaplaincy program. constituency by designing a community-based Office Location Moved — The 12205 to 1580 Central NY Albany, Council Suite 107, West, from 18 Computer Drive office moved the end are the same as is the and fax numbers Telephone 12205. Colonie, NY of January Avenue, email site. AOL web-site and Looking Ahead — In the coming year an equally busy program schedule is and their its member denominations planned. In the things done by the Council, on… individual members, the ministry goes — The 2009 planning event 2009 planning The 2009 — Event Planning Commission Policy Public was the first time there was participation by each member denomination of the representatives, butonly denominational included not Those attending Council. also public policy advocates, chaplains and Church Women United. To firmly ground these decisions in scripture, the firstpart of the for what as the framework 19:1-10 and 4:16-21) Luke (18:1-8, passages from event lookedat three advocacy for state and federal Priority issues discuss in later sessions. they would health care, for the 2010 legislative session included: that were recommended budget issues. immigration, and poverty related restorative justice, peace, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring centers of energy different and crossing each other from a million

which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance. (RFK) which can sweep down the mightiest walls esley Concur: 179, Non-Concur: 0, Abstain: 0; 100% concurrence, NYAC conference session: adopted conference NYAC Abstain: 0; 100% concurrence, Concur: 179, Non-Concur: 0, 101. W David McAllister-Wilson Dr. The Rev. President, 107. 108. 109. 110. 106. LEGISLATIVE SECTION 3 106. 105. 104. 103. 102. 164 -R the Washington Theological Consortium, a groupof18 partnering academic options are buttressed with a rich array of opportunities via collaboration with public policy, intercultural immersion andspiritualformation. These course Youth Ministry, andEmerging Ministriesas wellasopportunities in thearts, Wesley’s Masters programs curricula offer specializations in Urban Ministry, available online. Chair inEvangelism. Expanded curriculum vitae andcontact information are welcome Drew Dyson,as Instructor in Evangelism for the James C. Logan role asDirector ofthe Luce Center forthe Arts andReligion. This fall, we Preaching. We were alsoexcited toseeDeborahSokolovemoveintoanew Program andCarol A. CookMooreas Assistant Professorof Worship and Testament, Joseph BushasDirector of thePractice of MinistryandMission In thefall of 2009, Wesley welcomed Carla Works, as Instructor in New wesleyministrynetwork.com andwww.beadisciple.org. more than 50 scholars from 11 countries. Learn about future classes at www. Methodist History,by DoctrineandEvangelism,whichincludevideolessons Also in2010, WMN’s Wesleyan StudiesProjectis releasing new coursesin and on-linediscussionswithfellowstudentsexperienced WMN teachers. the InstituteforDiscipleship.Eachcoursefeaturesstreaming video segments education, is nowalso offering online courses inanexciting partnership with a specialoutreachof Wesley Theological Seminary that focuses on lay adult and lay leaders, whether on campus oronline. The Wesley Ministry Network, A GlobalInvestor— Wesley provides a diverse range of programs for clergy Leading Ideas, canbefoundatwww.churchleadership.com. Lewis Center resources and program, including the free electronic newsletter Fellows programforoutstanding youngclergy. Information about manyother learning groupsforpastorsandcongregations,includingthepopularLewis ministry. Learn more at www.lpli.org. LCCL is also piloting a number of peer that provides pastors with valuable feedback on 75criteria of effectiveness in grow aseffective leaders. The LPLIisa360°leadership assessment instrument tool, called the LewisPastoralLeadershipInventory(LPLI),tohelpclergy year in developing strategic tools forministry. The Center launched a new online — A Proving Groundfor Leadership Development SpiritualFormationand at Square Vernon Mount at www.wesleyseminary.edu/mvs. Partnership The and Wesley about fortheir more Learn chosen Fellows of Urban class dedication and leadershiptoministryinthecomplexsystemsofinnercity. first its welcomed 2009 in which justice service. Also located at MVS,is Wesley’s UrbanFellowsprogram, students whoarecommitted to livingincommunity and focusingonsocial of group a community, intentional Wesley’surban to home is VernonSquare and brown-bagsforthestudent,residentcommuter communities. Mount focusing in urban ministry and public theology, as well as ongoing workshops in venture MVS, Wesley hosts both Masters and Doctor of Ministry courses, largely innovative an (MVS), contextual theological education located in downtown Square Washington, DC. At Vernon Mount at programming A CapitalSeminary– This year Wesley continues to grow its landmark trend thatwewelcomeandlookforwardtosupportingintheyearscome. In 2009,theSeminarywelcomedlargest andyoungestclassinitshistory;a e ports Wesley’s LewisCenter for ChurchLeadership has ledaground-breaking &P etitions REPORTS / PETITIONS h - 165 ort W

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Mid-Atlantic along the institutions and Conflict Resolution is also possible through partnerships of Ministry Doctor with American Wesley’s Service. of International School University’s challenge courses that specialized through these offerings program extends include tracks 2011 contexts. ministry specific their in leaders as grow to pastors Transforming for Spirituality Together: Life Excellence, Leadership Church laity are also invited United Methodist Story. and and Spirituality Community, to explore our certification options Youth Spiritual Formation. Ministry and in Children’s Ministry, Christian Education, etition WHEREAS, the Scripture tells us in Genesis 1:27 (NRSV) that “God created (NRSV) that Genesis 1:27 us in tells Scripture WHEREAS, the he and female male them; of God he created the image in humankind in his image, created them;” and, male and that God created only heterosexual WHEREAS, the Scriptures do not say female in his image; and, WHEREAS, human sexuality is a complex and often misunderstood field inpsychology, which physiology, and anatomy of disciplines the in research ongoing is there and theology; and, genetics, sociology, the in upheld is Scripture of primacy the WHEREAS, P adopted session: conference NYAC Abstain: 2; 84.6% concurrence, Concur: 148, Non-Concur: 27, 107. 108. 109. advocates for Tradition, Experience, and Reason; and, Tradition, advocates for Tradition, through Scripture, of human sexuality WHEREAS, an examination of all reasons for inclusion of persons multiple reveals and Reason Experience, of God and the church; and, orientations within the unconditional love Scripture, through issue this of by examination gleaned WHEREAS, the evidence Experience, and Reason suggests that the Book of Discipline is in violation Tradition, of Scripture; adopts and Annual Conference York New the that RESOLVED, THEREFORE BE IT in the Book of Discipline will embrace the statement individuals of sacred worth, created in the image of God;” and, Annual Conference York New the that RESOLVED, FURTHER THEREFORE BE IT Book of Discipline as a gift from God to each person, as noted in the regards sexuality good gift to all persons”, Para 161F); and sexuality is God’s affirm that (“We LEGISLATIVE SECTION 3 Kenneth Hawkins,Chairperson;TheRev. Virginia G.Carle,Pastor March 11, 2010 Methodist Church Unanimously Approved by the Church Council of Mary Taylor Memorial United 2012. in Conference General language ofprohibition,including butnotlimited to petitionsandadvocacyatthe will workthroughall appropriate meanstoremove from theBookofDiscipline THEREFORE BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED that the New York Annual Conference incompatible withChristianteaching! And this practice (homosexuality) incompatible with Christian teaching” is in and of itself, acknowledges thatthelanguageofBookDisciplinewhichstates“weconsider THEREFORE BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the New York Annual Conference sacred worth;and teaching” to be a direct denial of its prior statement that all persons are individuals of practice of homosexuality and consider(sic) thispractice incompatible with Christian regards thecurrentlanguage “the UnitedMethodistChurchdoesnotcondonethe THEREFORE BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the New York Annual Conference regards persons of any and all sexual orientations to be individuals of sacred worth; and THEREFORE BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED, thattheNew York Annual Conference accepts thatthismeansnopersonisbeyondsacredworth;and THEREFORE BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the New York Annual Conference 166 -R ministry andwith theadjudgedviolation(s) of theDiscipline evangelical this conference’s commitment to inclusiveministry indevisingpenalties commensurate both withour for respect due and flexibility, juridical discernment, jurisdiction, in faithfulnesstothecovenant which unitesus,toemployfairness, spiritual occur and penalties be foundunavoidable, we counsel that such trial courts under our charges shouldnonethelessbebroughtandtrialseventuate, and shouldconvictions if further,that and penalties; and trials consequent to them subjecting ¶2624.1.e, and ¶65.C under ministries inclusive to called are who clergy against complaints of filing “we earnestlyurge membersofthisannualconference to exerciserestraintinthe Whereas, in1999,theNew York Annual Conferencepassedapetition that stated obedience; and (¶341.6) makes it impossible to carry out this charge within the confines of shall not be conducted by ourministers and shall not be conducted in our churches” the and congregants their all UMC to equally minister to called are clergy Whereas, lesbian andgaychildrenfromparticipationinthefulllife of thechurch;and to inclusive ministry anditsoppositiontotheUMC’s policies that exclude God’s Whereas, the New York Annual Conference has affirmed many times its commitment Concur: 142,Non-Concur:34, Abstain: 6;80.7%concurrence, NYAC conference session:adopted P R etition elationsh Book of Discipline’s rule that “ceremonies that celebrate homosexual unions e ports #2010-302—M &P i ps

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Goold Rev. penalties such a trial court may determine ought to reflect this conference’s belief that that belief conference’s this reflect to ought determine may court trial a such penalties pastoral appropriate Church inhibits Methodist United in the of law current state the ministries” to inclusive call to God’s completely to respond fully and in grace freedom and (petition #99-408); , Whereas in the 11 years since the passage of that resolution, have significantbeen strides made towards marriage equality in civil same-sex legal society; York, New in and further, and Connecticut; in is now legal sex marriage specifically, same- marriages from other states are afforded full recognition, with all rights and benefits in other states; and extended to all people married attendant to such marriages guidance to for this conference to provide Whereas, it is right and appropriate congregation of their members to integrity with minister to seeking who are clergy them; walls but not within church beyond recognized relationships their who can have therefore be it , Annual that Conference the reaffirmResolved New York its 1999 resolution and this conference’s longstanding commitment to inclusive ministry that it exemplifies; and be it further , Resolved that the conference urge clergy to minister equally to all members deciding in ministries inclusive to call of conference’s the consider to and churches their commitments; and be it further covenantal how to honor their congregants’ inclusive foster to efforts lived its strengthen conference the , that Resolved brought that be charges there case that unfortunate in the by recommending, ministries who have blessed gay or lesbian relationships, of clergy result in trials and convictions day of paid leave. that the penalty for such actions be one and the Methodist Federation New Directions Submitted and endorsed by Methodists in for Action Social LEGISLATIVE SECTION 3 New York Annual Conference and sentin writing to Admiral Mullen; and beitfurther RESOLVED, that this commendation be written by the Conference Secretary of the forces; andbeitfurther armed the in people lesbian and gay for equality for support of declaration strong his Resolved, thattheNew York Annual Conference commends Admiral Mullen for is aboutleadership”applyequally totheUnitedMethodistChurch;thereforebeit Whereas, Admiral Mullen’s declarations that “itcomesdowntointegrity” and “this regard togayandlesbianpersons; effect in the armed forces and the official stance of the United Methodist Church with Whereas, therearedistinct parallels between the “don’t ask,don’t tell” policy in and inthechurch; and consistent firm, in stood persistent support of has full and unqualified equality for gay Conference and lesbian people in society Annual York New the Whereas, openly istherightthingtodo. Comesdownintegrity”;and Admiral Mullen tweeted, “[ I ]stand by what I said: Allowing homosexuals to serve WHEREAS, followinghistestimony before theSenate Armed Services Committee, us asaninstitution”;and today’sgoing tobetheday, anddevaluingtheminthatregardjustis inconsistentwith “…[P]utting individuals in apositionthat every singledaytheywonderwhether “This isaboutleadership,andItakethatvery, veryseriously.” accommodate suchachange.Ineverunderestimatetheirabilitytoadapt.” “I alsobelieve that thegreatyoungmenandwomenofourmilitary can andwould institution.” understand that.” “I haveservedwithhomosexualssince1968…Everybodyinthemilitary has, and we in ordertodefendtheirfellowcitizens.” have inplace a policywhichforcesyoungmenandwomentolieaboutwhothey are “No matter howIlookatthe issue, Icannot escape being troubled bythefact that we allowing gaysandlesbianstoserveopenlywouldbetherightthingdo.” “Mr. Chairman, speaking for myself and myself only, it is mypersonal belief that Whereas, Admiral Mulleninsupportofthisdeclarationfurthertestified: ask, don’t tell”policy;and States Armed Forces, ashe argued forcefully for an end to the discriminatory “don’t he believes gaysand lesbians should be free to serve their country openly in the United chairman of the Joint ChiefsofStaff, told the Senate Armed ServicesCommittee that Whereas, onFebruary2,2010,inahistoricmoment, Admiral MikeMullen,the Concur: 148,Non-Concur:13; Abstain: 9;91.9%concurrence, NYAC conference session:adopted for P 168 -R “For me, personally, it comes down to integrity – theirs as individuals and ours as an etition H e is ports

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New York Brooklyn, Respectfully submitted by Park Slope United Methodist Church, 18, 2010 Council on March by the Church Unanimously approved S the outcast, offering hospitality and affirmation to all the children of God; and hospitality and the outcast, offering bisexual, and transgender brothers and sisters (LGBT) in Whereas our lesbian, gay, Church, Methodist United the within ministry ordained from barred presently are faith ministry; and even though some are called to ordained many include and other seminaries Methodist seminaries Whereas our United those use to able not who are for ministry graces and gifts persons with LGBT structure and are forced to move to other gifts within our present United Methodist the church; and denominations or alienate themselves from Whereas the New Annual York Conference has a long be it brothers and sisters; therefore rights of our LGBT history of affirming the that Resolved the Annual New York Conference warmly affirms the vocation of exercise their gifts through ordained ministry in who are unable to individuals LGBT further the United Methodist Church; and be it churches to utilize the gifts that we encourage local United Methodist Resolved of LGBT individuals by actively recruiting in the local church, such as Directors ofgraduates for non-ordained leadership positions qualified LGBT seminary students and Outreach or Mission; and be it further Visitation, Adult Education, Christian Education, in local United Methodist churches to be creative that we encourage Resolved the of outside Associate,” “Ministry or Associate” “Pastoral as such positions shaping when the time that until structure, and appointment ordination Concur: 152, Non-Concur: 29; Abstain: 4; 83.98% concurrence, NYAC conference session: adopted conference NYAC 4; 83.98% concurrence, Abstain: 29; Concur: 152, Non-Concur: to be in ministry virtue of his or her baptism, is called Whereas each Christian, by to the world; and Whereas the Book of Discipline P this of transformation work for spiritual lovingly Christians, as we, Whereas Jesus’ to according live to ourselves and challenge world hurting Jayson Dobney Stephen Goldstein Rev. Joh Wongee Rev. Rev. Dale L. Ashby L. Dale Rev. Benz Dorothee John Collins Darlene Deaconess Submitted by the Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA) and Methodists in and Methodists (MFSA) Action Social for Federation Methodist by the Submitted (MIND) New Directions LEGISLATIVE SECTION 3 E Unanimously approved bytheChurch CouncilonMarch 18,2010 Respectfully submittedbyParkSlopeUnitedMethodistChurch, Brooklyn, NewYork with localcongregationswhoseviewsdiffer fromourown. culture and nationality, and that we commit ourselves to mission and service projects across differences ofrace,sex,economicstatus,genderidentity, sexualorientation, Resolved, that local congregations accept Jesus’ challenge to workwith each other orientation andlesbian,gay, bisexual,transgenderpeople;andbeitfurther theological and other differences, in particular our dialogue surroundingsexual Resolved, that we refrain from disrespectful speech and attitude regarding our therefore beit and wearecalled tomodelChrist’s loving,challenging way oflivingintheworld; Whereas, we acknowledge that God’s family is theologically and otherwise diverse, Dominion ofGodtofruitiononEarth;and Whereas, wearecalled to workindividually and collectively in servicetobringthe extended toallpersons;and Church andtheNew York Annual Conference, acknowledge that thegraceofGodis Whereas, weasfollowersofJesusChristandmemberstheUnitedMethodist Concur: 173,Non-Concur:3; Abstain: 8;98.3%concurrence, NYAC conference session:adopted P 172 -R and ways to protect this wild species of palm. The palm harvesters have received harvesting practices that minimize impact on the natural forest where the palm grows, from theforest. These communities havetakenituponthemselves to learnabout taken palms of amount the limit to helps quantity,which the than rather harvest they in a more sustainable way, whereby the harvesters are paid on the quality of the palms income for the harvesters of the palms. Called eco-palms, these palms are harvested structure forharvestingpalms thatprotectstheenvironment and alsoprovidesafair Whereas, inGuatemala and Mexico,aneffort isunderwaytodevelopanew earn verylittle;and, population where people rely heavily on the palm harvest for income, but themselves Whereas, palm-producing areas tendtobethehomeofpoorersegmentsrural consumption alone–mostofthemforPalmSunday;and, Whereas, morethan300million palm fronds areharvestedeach year forU.S. Whereas, thebiblicalmessagecallsusactsofstewardshipandjustice; and, Principles inour Whereas, theBook of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church and the Social Financial Implications:None Concur: 129,Non-Concur:1; Abstain: 1;99.2%concurrence, NYAC conference session:adopted P E etition etition ncouraging co -P e alms ports #2010–308— T #2010–307—P &P Book ofDiscipline R etitions esp ect

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, REPORTS / PETITIONS - 173 onference C nnual A k or Y w e Rev. Evelyn McDonald Rev. Home Missioner Kevin M. Nelson J. Riss Timothy Rev. Judy Stevens Rev. Laura C. Veatch 2010 N , that local churches in the NYAC are strongly , that local churches in the NYAC resolved Rev. Ashby Dale Rev. John Collins Deaconess Darlene DiDomineck Engelhardt Hardin Carolyn Stephen Goldstein Rev. Dale Ellen Krazmien Rev. SmartWood SmartWood certification fromthe Rainforest forests managed from come purchase they wood products the that assures consumers Alliance, a “seal of approval”waste where the some areas In communities. local and support biodiversity to conserve that for account palms discarded the now as high as 50 percent, reached previously ratio palms off harvested sending the than Rather volume. of the harvested only 5-7 percent complete members the community and packaging, warehouse for sorting to a distant on middlemen relying than rather directly palms their and sell themselves those tasks who those goes to actually palms for the paid money of the more — ensuring that and environmentally socially When done in a to provide them. worked the hardest forests. natural — valuable depletes than — rather protects palm-gathering just way, for other destroyed being from forest the branches prevent for palm markets Steady uses. Eco-palms protect the unique And, standard of living. and the local communities’ maintain and improve important biodiversity of the region and important an play can Eco-Palms purchase to commitment Whereas, your church’s harvesting in the livelihoods jobs, and sustainable local forests, protecting in role the 5 to 6 times at from harvesters directly purchased are Eco-palms communities. helps improve standards of purchase of eco-palms Your per frond. normal payment and, living and protect forests; denominational largest second the were Methodists United year, Whereas, last stems for Palm Sunday palm purchaser of Eco-palms in the US, ordering over 115,300 services; Therefore, be it encouraged to consider ordering Eco-Palms for Palm Sunday by purchasing them Sunday by purchasing for Palm ordering Eco-Palms consider to encouraged eco-palms with an UMCOR them about learning more and from www.ecopalms.org of the the celebration Palm Sunday can not only initiate search online. In this way, provide but all, of justice for Jerusalem into who rode one who follow those of faith stewardship that is just. Even the palms can us an opportunity to live out our faith in shout for justice! Action for Social Submitted by the Methodist Federation LEGISLATIVE SECTION 3 H S not adopted Concur: 7,Non-Concur:117; Abstain: 21;94.35%non-concurrence, NYAC conference session: B P 174 -R risen fasterthan allothers;and… dangerous environment for LGBT people; and hate crimes against LGBT people have which thevastmajorityofpeople identifyasChristians hascontributed to ahostileand position that “homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching” in a nation in official its violence; including and to up violence, anti-gay fuel help discrimination and prejudice official UMC’s the lesbians, and men gay of case the in WHEREAS, mothers wereonce“wandering Arameans,” totreatallpeopleasour neighbors;and scriptures to welcome the stranger and the outcast, to remember that our fathers and of deportation; and as peoplefollowinginthe Waywe arecalledbyourholy ofJesus practices, because they cannot access the protection of the courts orthe police for fear workplace discrimination and exploitation of allkinds,suchasslave-like labor segments ofourcommunities who aremorevulnerable to crime, domestic violence, laws andpublic indifference, creating marginalized, exploited, and disenfranchised scapegoating; and these crimeshaverecently increased asaresultofanti-immigrant economic and racism anti-immigrant of expression violent the frequently are origin Whereas hatecrimestargeting peoplebecauseoftheirethnicity or national United Methodists;and fruit intheconcrete actions of local congregations and thedaily lives ofindividual UMC’sthe polity; and bear adequately to yet have racism abhorring positions official the norm inU.S.society, including the UMC’s leadership structures, clergy formation, reality in the U.S. ofsystemic racism and white privilege that too often continues to be Whereas racially motivated hate crimes are the product ofalonghistoryandpresent we participateinthesocialsupportofhate”(BookResolutions3421);and bigotry. When churchmembersdonothingabouthate languageorhorrifyingatrocities, how toliveinourdiversesocialworldwithoutpassivelyaccepting theriseofhate and United Methodist Church mustbeproactive in resisting hate and teaching all members General Conferencenotes,“the Whereas, a2008resolutionpassedattheUMC ethnicity ornationalorigin,and1%motivatedbydisabilitybias; motivated by religious bias, 16.7% bysexual-orientation bias, 11.5% bybias based on 7,783 hate crime incidents for 2008,with51.3%ofthem racially motivated, 19.5% Whereas, hatecrimesintheUnitedStatesareonrise;FBIstatistics report for asocietyandworldinwhichallpeoplearewelcomesafe; poor, the marginalized and the oppressed; and we therefore have an obligation to work Whereas, theexample of Jesus’s ministrycompelsustowelcomeanddefendthe Concur: 119, Non-Concur:24; Abstain: 4;83.2%concurrence, NYAC conference session:adopted P uggestion etition etition ody ate

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Home Missioner Matthew “promote diversity dialogue and programs in all churches, annual conferences, in all churches, annual conferences, and programs diversity dialogue “promote DiDomineck central conferences, general agencies, campus ministry units, and any other place other any and units, ministry campus agencies, general conferences, central Book of Resolutions 3421); Church has a witness” (2008 The United Methodist where therefore be it ministry active an to itself commit Conference Annual York New the that , Resolved violence in all its forms; and be it further hatred and opposing bigotry, the sins of hate and bigotry and the preach and teach about , that our clergy Resolved and that they lift up the common humanity of victims to respond; Christian imperative religion, sexual orientation, for their race, ethnicity, of hate crimes, whether targeted and be or any other characteristic; status, disability, status, immigration sex, economic it further groups working to with local out coalitions our churches seek , that Resolved them support and crimes hate and bias document and bigotry fight public, the educate incidents to respond to individual efforts organized in their work; and join or initiate of hate violence. Commission and Society, Church of Board Submitted and endorsed by the Conference Methodists Force, Immigration Task Conference the of Women, Status and Role on the Action. for Social and the Methodist Federation in New Directions , the church ought to be in the forefront of efforts to combat hate violence, hate combat to of efforts forefront the in to be ought church , the Whereas communities different together bringing and people of all worth sacred up the holding afflicted by the same type of violenceand act; and to speak common obligation to affirmtheir common humanity and our from assistance “with church the that resolved specifically has UMC the , Whereas and children to educate continue churches and local agencies, boards, the appropriate on the trends of and clergy hate and bigotry; seminary students youth on the sins of prevent and respond to acts of hate; how the church can faithfully hate in the world and and all persons and bigotry Church about the sins of hatred in the United Methodist Church against our members and in our United Methodist that have been committed and it has resolved that members of the we seek to minister”; against those with whom UMC Rev. Dale L. Ashby Dale L. Rev. Benz Dorothee Dr. Brian Bodt Rev. Brewington Fred John Collins Rev. Hermon Darden Rev. Inday Day Ximena Diaz-Varas Deaconess Darlene Jayson Dobney Kristen Dunn Rev. LEGISLATIVE SECTION 3 “ H pregnancies eachyear; WHEREAS morethan4millioninfantsdiewithinthefirstmonthofbeingborn; during pregnancyorchildbirth; WHEREAS decreased inthepast30years; year, mostofwhomlive in theGlobalSouthandthislevel of mortality has not WHEREAS maternal mortality claims the lives of more than 536,000 womeneach (John 10:10); WHEREAS Jesussaid,“Icamethattheymighthavelife,anditabundantly” Financial Implications:No Concur: 135,Non-Concur:0; Abstain: 5;100%concurrence, NYAC conference session:adopted P 176 -R 5 4 3 2 1 the importanceofinternationalfamilyplanning; Church andSocietytoeducate and mobilize United Methodistsonmaternal health and the “Healthy Families, Healthy Planet” initiative, a project of theGeneralBoard THEREFORE, BE IT instead topromoteaccessvoluntarycontraception. WHEREAS and promotesoneofthefourdenominationalfoci:improving globalhealthcare; WHEREAS this initiative is a program of the General Board of Church and Society unplanned pregnancies,reduceabortion,andpreventthespreadofHIV/AIDS.” health/family planning information andservices which will serve asameanstoprevent “We affirm the right of men and women to have access to comprehensive reproductive WHEREAS theUMCSocialPrinciple ¶162 on“The Right toHealthCare”states: but lack afamily planning method, WHEREAS more than 200 million women worldwidewouldlike to avoid a pregnancy delays pregnancyatleasttwoyearsafterthebirthofherpreviouschild; WHEREAS a woman is much more likely to have a healthy pregnancy and birth if she H etition ealt ealt WHO, 2007. of theIncidence of Unsafe Abortion and Associated Mortality in 2003,5th ed.,Geneva: World HealthOrganizationUnsafe (WHO), Abortion: GlobalandRegionalEstimates Sunsheela Singhetal.,FamilyPlanning SavesLives. RhondaSmithetal.,FamilyPlanning SavesLives. inFamily Nations PopulationFund(UNFPA), Investing 2009. of Benefits and Costs The Planning and Maternal and Newborn Health, New York: Up: Guttmacher Institute and United It Adding al., et Singh Sunsheela Reference Bureau, 2009. RhondaSmithet al., Family Planning Saves Lives,4thed.,Washington, DC: Population e h ports h ier y #2010-311—R F every minute a womaninsub-Saharan Africa dies fromcomplications this project does not advocate for sterilization or abortion, but seeks M &P amilies ot etitions h 5 ers RESOLVED , H A ealt nd 1

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2010 N that the NYAC Board of Church and Society, UMW, UMW, and Society, Board of Church that the NYAC that we call upon United Methodist leaders, pastors, leaders, Methodist upon United call we that esolution aign Steve Phillips and Jeff Wells for the CBCS; Herman Darden, Beverly Herman Darden, for the CBCS; Wells and Jeff Phillips Steve As early as 1908, the Methodist Episcopal Church called for “a living Church called Episcopal as 1908, the Methodist As early The promotion of the living wage movement aligns with one of the four of the one aligns with movement wage living of the The promotion The General Conference of the United Methodist Church has repeatedly Church Methodist United of the Conference The General #2010-312 — R amp C “Living Wage Model,” The Book of Resolutions of the United Methodist Church, 2008 of the United Methodist Church, Model,” The Book of Resolutions “Living Wage (Nashville: UM Publishing House, 2008), 607. age etition W 6 WHEREAS the with ministry in “Engaging quadrennium: this UMC the of focus ministry of areas As United poor.” Methodists, we seek to alleviate conditions that undermine quality of life and limit the opportunity to flourish as we believe God intends for all; reaffirmed support for livingthe wage movementto ensure to adopt policies Model,” and “calls upon businesses and governments Wage in a resolution “Living entitled, employees are paid sufficient wages to afford shelter, food, clothing, health care and other basic expenses, according to local costs of living” wage in every industry” in the first Social Creed; wage in every industry” in the first Social WHEREAS Concur: 119, Non-Concur: 8; Abstain: 12; 93.7% concurrence, NYAC conference session: adopted conference NYAC Abstain: 12; 93.7% concurrence, Non-Concur: 8; Concur: 119, of exploitation of the condemnation God’s conveyed Isaiah The prophet WHEREAS to undo the bonds of injustice, loose the is “to desire God’s that workers and declared go free, and to break every yoke” (Isaiah 58:1- thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed The wages of the laborers who mowed proclaims, “Listen! Testament 10); and the New have harvesters the of cries the and out, cry fraud, by back kept you which fields, your 5:4); reached the ears of the Lord of hosts” (James WHEREAS Financial Implications: No P RESOLVED FURTHER BE IT BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the board and agencies of the New York Annual Annual York of the New agencies board and that the RESOLVED FURTHER BE IT the purposes work together for Conference and education, of creating awareness, children worldwide; women, infants, and for the well-being of advocacy RESOLVED BE IT FINALLY, and Commission on the Role and Status of Women, with the help of the General Board the help of the General with Women, and Status of on the Role and Commission for this effort; and coordination provide leadership will and Society, of Church of members their to contact Conference Annual York New the in laypersons and family planning in U.S. funding for international them to increase Congress to urge order to reduce maternal and infant mortality. foreign assistance in 12, 2010 March Commission NYAC (CBCS), the and Society Board of Church NYAC by the Submitted for Social Federation (COSROW), and Methodist of Women on the Status and Role Action (MFSA) by: Signed Peck Risi, and Judy Stevens for the COSROW; Krazmien, Evy McDonald, Dale Ellen Darlene DiDomineck, Stephen Goldstein, for MFSA and Laura Veatch Kevin M. Nelson, James Veatch, LEGISLATIVE SECTION 3 without benefits that at leastalivingwageforthejobscreated, currently proposedat$10/houror$11.50 require will Act,” Yorkers New developers whoreceive major taxpayer-funded for subsidiesandtheirtenantsmustpay Wages “Fair proposed The WHEREAS subsidies paypovertywageswithnobenefits”; the redevelopment of ConeyIsland.Buttoooften, the jobscreated with thesepublic Bronx GatewayMalland Yankee Stadium, to thenewGoldmanSachsbuilding and subsidize economic development and create new jobs–fundingeverything from the WHEREAS “Everyyear, New York Cityspendsbillionsoftaxpayer dollars to 178 -R 15 Ibid 9 8 Ibid. 7 or bytheproject’s tenantsoron-siteservicecontractors development project, regardlessofwhethertheyareemployeddirectlybythedeveloper WHEREAS Stevens forMFSA. Signed by:StevePhillipsand JeffWells forCBCSandbyKevinNelsonJudy for Social Action (MFSA) Submitted bytheNYAC Board ofChurch andSociety (CBCS) andMethodistFederation May 17,2010 support ofalivingwagelawforNew York City. and laypersonsinNew York CitytocontacttheirmembersofCouncil urge FINALLY, BEIT RESOLVED that we call upon United Methodist leaders, pastors, publicize thiseffort throughoutourConference. assist the Living Wage NYC campaign in whatever ways possible and will help to BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED thattheNYAC BoardofChurchand Societywill Speaker QuinnandtheLiving Wage NYCcampaign; a letterinsupportoflivingwagelawNew York Cityandmakeitavailable to BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the NYAC urges BishopJeremiah Park towrite Wage NYC”campaign. resolution totheSpeakerofNYCCityCouncil,ChristineQuinnand“Living BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED thattheConferenceSecretarywillmail copiesofthis to passlivingwagelegislation; the efforts ofthe“Living Wage NYC”campaign and urges theNew York CityCouncil THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the New York Annual Conference endorses class individualsandfamilies; step in fighting poverty and making a decent standard of living available to all working WHEREAS growth inthosecities creation ofgoodjobsforlow-incomecommunities without hamperingeconomic wages onmanysubsidizedprojects and thesemunicipal policies haveledtothe WHEREAS “Fair Wages forNewYorkers Act” information sheet,www.livingwagenyc.org. “FairWages forNewYorkers Act” information sheet,www.livingwagenyc.org. e ports Ensuring aliving wageNew York City’s low-wageworkforceisacritical The living wage guarantee would apply “to all workers at a subsidized itbrh Ciao Sn ig, n LsAgls led rqie fair require already Angeles Los and Diego, San Chicago, Pittsburgh, &P 9 ; etitions 8 ; 7

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#2010-313 — R — #2010-313 mmigration Require policing officials in the state to determine the immigration status ofany person within which they come into lawful contact, if the officer has reasonable of being suspected U.S. If the in present unlawfully is she or he that suspicion here unlawfully, the person shall not be released until identification is properly verified. If the person is found he guilty, or she is not eligible for suspension of is served. sentence full the until of sentence or commutation probation sentence, The person will be turned over to Immigration & Customs Enforcement; Declare that any person found present on public or private land within the state that is not in possession of some form of U.S. identification or authorization will be fined, incarcerated and turned over to Immigration & Customs Enforcement; Give Arizona citizens the right to bring suit against any official orthey feel does not enforce these requirements; agency that I etition Concur: 118, Non-Concur: 7; Abstain: 9; 94.4% concurrence, NYAC conference session: adopted session: conference NYAC 9; 94.4% concurrence, Abstain: 7; Non-Concur: Concur: 118, Implications: No Financial the to welcome call of God’s evidence we see Scripture Throughout WHEREAS hospitality see God also good news to those who practice sharing We sojourner. through the presence of the As sojourner. affirmed by General Conference in 2008, of mutuality nature implied an historically and theologically is “There we believe: in migration. Both the migrant and the native are meant to receive an act of mission; it is an opportunity the migrant is not only to Welcoming benefit from migration. grace.” God’s on behalf of to engage in justice grace we are called As receivers of God’s WHEREAS presence Jesus’ that, we believe Methodists As United oppressed. and rejected those love, grace, of a new social order based on the Kingdom reality on earth initiated the old to replace which was meant and egalitarianism, mercy inclusion, justice, The broken classism, sexism and exclusion. racism, by nepotism, characterized order, responses to migrants in the United States and the xenophobic system immigration reflect the former social order. The calling of the people ofthe God creation is to of advocate a for new immigration system resolution) the Migrant to the U.S.,” 2008 General Conference that (“Welcoming reflects Jesus’ beloved community. in live immigrants when realized be cannot community” beloved WHEREAS “Jesus’ immigrants Throughout history, laws and practices. to oppressive fear and are subjected have come to the United States to be reunited with their families, to find employment often and yet, they or to seek refuge from persecution, families, to support their work the most difficult jobs for unfair wagesand in unsafe conditions. Documented not are they because immigrants as undocumented fear same with the live immigrants of their color on the solely based detention and possible suspicion to facing immune skin and accent. by fear debate has too often been characterized WHEREAS the current immigration by the media and some members of Congress and ignorance. Irresponsible language against xenophobia and racism to led has that atmosphere dangerous a generated has April. Arizona in in 1070 Bill passage of Senate in the This has resulted immigrants. August of this year and will: This legislation is set to be enforced in • • • P on LEGISLATIVE SECTION 3 • • • • • • • churches withintheNew York Annual Conferenceto: to stand with our brothers and sisters in Arizona. We call upon all United Methodist THEREFORE, BEIT RESOLVED, wecall upon theNew York Annual Conference like itshouldbeopposedbyUnitedMethodists. for bythe2008GeneralConferenceandthereforethislegislation, and allother bills WHEREAS itisclear that the Arizona law, SB1070,fallsshortoftheprinciples called • • • • which consistsof: WHEREAS The UnitedMethodistChurchadvocatesforjustimmigration reform done nothingtorepairthebrokenimmigrationsystem. enforcement agents. This legislation has created a climate of fear and terror and has to protectandservecommunities and forcethemtobecome federalimmigration communities. This legislation will force police officers to abandon their responsibilities status, thislawcouldpossiblycriminalize those whominister among immigrant of color. immigrants Though we are called to love and serve all immigrants, regardless of their legal and Latinos against profiling racial in result potentially will law this WHEREAS thoughimmigrants come totheUnitedStatesfromthroughoutworld, • • 180 -R Develop mutual, egalitarianrelationshipswith immigrantchurches; legal clinics; Financially support andvolunteer for theministryofJusticeOurNeighbors challenge suchagreements(such as287G,SecureCommunities); Customs Enforcement to engage police in immigration enforcement and workto Research where local police are considering agreements with Immigration and Begin avisitationprogramformigrantsatlocaldetentioncenter (seecenterattached); Commit toengageinspecificministriesofhospitality newly arrivedmigrants; to spreadawarenessabouttheneedforimmigrationreform; Work closelywiththeImmigration Task Forceof New York Annual Conference Advocate forjustimmigrationreformbasedontheabove principles; should bemaintainedbyallworkers,documentedandundocumentedalike. to protestagainst poorworkingconditions, and topreserve their human rights stay permanently.well asforthosewho The right tobargain forhigherwages, The protectionsofallworkerswhocometostayforacertain period oftimeas should beavailableforthosewhowishtoremainpermanently; States toworkinasafe,legal, and orderlyway. Opportunities for legalization An increase in the number of visasforshort-term workers to come into the United Clearing thebacklogsandreunifyingfamiliesseparatedbymigrationordetainment; for eligibility from legalization; migrants preclude to designed be not should requirements created for undocumented migrants should haveminimal obstacles andthose An opportunity for legal status forall undocumented migrants. Any pathway any buildingormeansoftransportation. Make itillegal to transport,conceal,harbor, orshieldanunlawfulimmigrant in or impedethenormalflowoftraffic;and Make itillegal for anypersontostop,pickuporsolicit day laborersiftheystop e ports &P etitions REPORTS / PETITIONS - 181 onference gency C A nnual A k or rocess rotection Y , under our Social Principles, states Principles, our Social , under P P w e 2010 N racturing F nvironment 2008 Book of Discipline of 2008 Book ydraulic and H 11 of

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etition 11 Concur: 122, Non-Concur: 1; Abstain: 6; 99.2% concurrence, NYAC conference session: adopted session: conference NYAC Abstain: 6; 99.2% concurrence, Concur: 122, Non-Concur: 1; Financial Implications: None the WHEREAS, ¶160 in the ways in which we use and we are responsible for “All creation is the Lord’s, and life, animal resources, plants, energy minerals, soil, air, Water, abuse it. and and not solely creation they are God’s space are to be valued and conserved because state further goes on to paragraph This beings.” human to useful are they because concerning agreements of international development urge under subheading (A) “We integrity the as long so benefit human for resources world’s the of utilization equitable the “Affirming states paragraph this (B) subheading Under maintained.” is earth the of that principles social we support and encourage creation, value of nonhuman inherent and restrained transformation of parts of the nonhuman toward rational are directed energy- or eliminate de-emphasize for human usage and that world into energy of existence and even the endanger the health, the safety, that producing technologies creation.”; and the present and future human and nonhuman in the future, the natural costs and fears of more volatility WHEREAS, “rising energy One such source is the fuel sources. for additional gas industry is now searching spans 600 miles and that rock formation gas-rich Marcellus Shale, an ancient natural made it more Innovations in drilling technology have York. New four states including the in stored gas natural of feet cubic trillion 50 approximately the tap to attractive Marcellus Shale” P From: http://detentionwatchnetwork.org/dwnmap CT Institute, Danbury, Federal Correctional Hartford, CT Center, Hartford Correctional Institute, Somers, CT Osborn Correctional Uncasville, CT Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center, County Jail, Salem, NY Washington NY York, New Detention Facility, Varick ICE Federal Detention Centers in NYAC Detention in NYAC Centers ICE Federal • on Force Task Annual Conference The New York and endorsed by Submitted and of Church Board the NYAC in a New Direction(MIND) Immigration, Methodist Society (CBCS) on Force (Task CLM Varas, A. Laporta and Ximena Hector Rev. by: Signed Destruge (CBCS), Pastor Oscar Wells Jeff (MIND); Rev. Benz Immigration); Dorothee • O LEGISLATIVE SECTION 3 WHEREAS, a series of contamination incidents has raised questions regarding the scientific validityofthe2004EPAregarding study questions raised has incidents contamination of series a WHEREAS, Charles Schumer (D-NY)aresponsoringSenate bill S. 1215,knowncollectively as sponsoring HousemeasureH.R.2766,andU.S.Sens. Robert Casey(D-PA) and WHEREAS, U.S.Reps..DianaDeGette (D-CO) andMauriceHinchey(D-NY)are people’s vulnerablefinancialsituations;and rights, fordrilling taking advantage of thesevereeconomic downturn ofthelast couple of yearsand in exchange deals financial lucrative offering region, YorkNew WHEREAS, energy companies are aggressively targeting landownersinthe upstate water; and unfiltered clean, for watershed the on YorkersNew depend million 9 and watershed WHEREAS, onemillion acres oftheMarcellus Shale areintheNew York City contaminating watersupplieswithbenzeneandothertoxic chemicals;and used inhydraulicfracturing. The useofdieselintheprocessposesahealthhazardby between energy companies and the EPA in2003whichlimited the amount of diesel water supplies. in 2004 Water Act in2005forthehydraulic fracturing process followinganEPA studyreleased WHEREAS, energy companies weregranted an exclusion from the Safe Drinking from therockformation;and extracted be to gas natural of quantities greater allowing and up them opening them, propagates and expands and rock the in fissures and cracks enters mixture chemical fluid/ the that way a such in pressure high under borehole a into injected are sand and chemicals with combined water of quantities large whereby “fracking,” or fracturing WHEREAS, oneofthesedrillinginnovationsisaprocessknownashydraulic 182 -R 15 14 13 12 http://www.epa.gov/safewater/uic/pdfs/ch1_6-4-04.pdf water supplies.” after telling federalregulatorstheywouldstopinjecting the fuelnearunderground Services] haveacknowledgedtoCongressthattheyuseddieselinhydraulicfracturing WHEREAS, “two of the world’s largest oil-field service companies [Halliburton and BJ environmental impact;and monitor drinking water supplies forpossible contamination and toaccurately assess knowing the chemicals that are being injected into the ground it is impossible to voluntarily disclose the chemicals used in the process, citing trade secrets. Without injected into thegroundinthisprocess.Energy companieshavefurtherrefusedto Water Act allowsenergy companies to notdisclose the chemicals that are used and WHEREAS, theexclusion of the hydraulic fracturing process fromthe Safe Drinking and Pennsylvania; states where the hydraulic fracturing processisused,including Colorado, Texas, Ohio, WHEREAS, reportsofdrinkingwater contamination have continued to surface from February 19,2010. “Two Oil-Field Companies Acknowledge Fracking withDiesel,” TheNewYork Times, http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_11001835 “Drilling Process Causes Water Supply Alarm, The Denver Post, November 17, 2008, February 22,2010. “Energy Industry Reps Greet House Fracking Probe with Shrug,” TheNew York Times, e 12 ports that found that hydraulic fracturing posed“little or nothreat” to drinking &P 13 15 And, 5 This wasinviolation of aMemorandum Agreement signed etitions 14 ; and REPORTS / PETITIONS - 183 onference C nnual A k or Y w e 2010 N the “Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act,” or “FRAC Act,” or “FRAC Act,” of Chemicals Awareness and Responsibility “Fracturing the fracturing the in used chemicals the disclose to companies energy require would which the under regulation federal from exemption companies’ energy the remove and fluids Act; and Water Safe Drinking EPA the by study a 2010 fiscal in authorized and mandated has Congress WHEREAS, and surface water underground in shale plays on fracturing of hydraulic into the effects supplies; send a letter Conference Annual York the New that RESOLVED, THEREFORE BE IT our expressing Connecticut and York New in Senators and U.S. Representatives our to moving and continue to support our legislators Act and urging FRAC support for the and this legislation forward; Annual Conference York of the New that the bishop RESOLVED, FURTHER BE IT (DEC) Conservation of Environmental State Department York send a letter to the New Marcellus in the drilling gas natural regulating to approach an adopt the DEC to urging of New and the health of the environment that is fully protective Shale at the state level residents. York Action for Social Submitted by the Methodist Federation M. Home Missioner Kevin McDonald, Evelyn Rev. Jones, Lucy Rev. Ashby, Dale Rev. Judy Stevens. J. Riss, Rev. Timothy Nelson, Rev.