Pentecost 2026

New Things Are Happening!

On July 1, UPC will take over the Overnight Center for a 3-month pilot program, using funds that the City voted to give us. We are hoping that by collaborating broadly with other agencies and congregations, we will be able to give people a safe place to sleep every night of the week. As I write this, we are finalizing a partnership with the Broome County Urban League, and they will handle staffing and payroll, leaving us to sort out the other things that go into the work. 

We are also preparing for some administrative changes for our mission programs. At the congregational meeting on June 21, we will ask the congregation to establish a board of deacons. This board will not function like a “traditional” board of deacons — instead, it will provide oversight to all of our mission programs, including those housed in the building. If the way be clear, we will also elect deacons to the new board, as well as electing the new session class.

We’ll also be looking for a person with broad experience and great organizational skills to become the Facilities Supervisor, managing contracts, tracking room schedules, and keeping things moving smoothly. And finally, we hope to find and add to the staff a Mission Manager, who will work with the board of deacons to expand and enhance our mission relationships, including applying for grants and seeking funding opportunities to support our work.

If you have any questions or suggestions, we’d be glad to hear your thoughts.