Our Faith Quest journey wrapped up for the school year on Sunday June 12th.   The children and youth were excited to be able to lead our worship on Pentecost this year.  This past year during our Faith Quest journey we learned about the faith and experiences of Abraham & Sarah, Jacob & Esau, Martin Luther, Joseph & his Brothers, Mary & Joseph, The Wise Men, Jesus Christ, (his temptation, ministry and passion), Moses, Paul of Tarsus and John Wesley.  In [...]

Summer Fun Week Sunday August 7th – Thursday August 11th 5:30 – 8:30 PM @ Boulevard United Methodist Church Everyone knows what it’s like to hear your mom tell stories from your childhood. Can you imagine the kinds of stories Mary could tell?  Kids will travel back to Hometown Nazareth, where they’ll stand up for their faith among people who doubt that the carpenter’s son is really God’s Son. Join us in Hometown Nazareth!  We need your help in creating [...]

Jessie Lane graduated with a Masters Degree from the School of International Training, Brattleboro Vt. with a degree in Sustainable Development on February 18th. Her BA was from University of Buffalo with a major in International Studies and a minor in French. Adrian Ngo graduated with a degree in Economics from Ithaca College. Dayton Ngo, a June 2011 Johnson City High School graduate, is planning a career as a nuclear medicine technologist, a health-related profession that used radioactive materials for diagnostic, [...]

While the focus has long been on the benefits of the Johnson legacy, there is a counterpart to this which says, ‘to whom much is given, much is required,’ and the truth is, this legacy now rests in our hands,” says GFJ Dream Center founding Director, Patricia Cardin, Deacon of Social Justice at Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church.   “George F. Johnson was charged with the dream of a community based on ‘the Golden Rule,’ and this legacy will [...]

Pentecost is one of the great festivals of the Christian church. It is about the gift of the Holy Spirit to all humankind. Pentecost was originally an ancient Israelite agriculture festival commemorating the beginning of the wheat harvest. The first fruits of the wheat harvest were presented to God in a celebration that acknowledged God as the source of all things. As such, Pentecost was one of the very special festivals on the Jewish calendar. The apostles were gathered together [...]

“Because he lives, I can face tomorrow…all fear is gone..because I know he holds the future, and life if worth the living just because he lives.” These beautiful words from the well known hymn remind us that not even death could hold Jesus, and that with his grace we can overcome any obstacle. “Because He Lives” was written by William and Gloria Gaither in 1971, while William was recovering from mononucleosis and Gloria was expecting the birth of a son. [...]

On April 8th and 9th, six of our youth attended a conference-wide event called “Up!Word ’11”, at the Holiday Inn in Syracuse. This 3-day gathering represented 77 churches state-wide and was planned and run by youth from the Upper New York Annual Conference. There were worship services, workshops, fellowship, entertainment and many other activities. During the worship services many of the teenagers gave testimonies regarding their individual faith journeys. These presentations were both moving and very eye opening. Two of [...]

“Kudos” and “Thank You” to the many volunteers – youth and adults – who gathered on Saturday April 2nd to create a memorable Lenten experience for our community and members of our congregation.  Our education area was transformed into five different stations; each designed to help participants meditate on Christ’s journey to the cross and His resurrection.  Feedback was very positive by those who visited the stations.  There was one group of children who wanted to repeat the experience several [...]

If you have ever entertained the thought of singing (other than the shower scene), then this message is for you. Sarah Jane has always had a top notch  choir and would love to have YOU be a part of it.  All throughout your Bible, you will find references to singing praises to our Lord God. The spoken word is  only made more enjoyable when it is put to music and sung with an energetic and joyful voice.  You can embark [...]

Is God calling you into action? Need a place to start? One small group times thousands makes a BIG difference. United Methodist Women (UMW) is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice. Members raise up to $20 million each year for programs and projects related to women and children in the United States and in more than 100 countries around the world. Please contact [...]