Cornerstone District of The United Methodist Church of Upper New York

07/12/2026

Smiles and wags!

A huge thank you to the Mustard Seed Group from Christ United Methodist Church for spending the afternoon volunteering with us.

They spiffed up our lobby, swept kennels, organized supplies, and even handled the grass with w**d eaters (Thanks Frank and Richard!). And they still made time to hang out with the cats and walk some very appreciative dogs.

Community help like this makes a real difference around here, and we appreciate every bit of it.

(Akira & Estrella hamming it up in the photo)

🐕 Akira @ Petfinder: https://tinyurl.com/55mruyzh
🐕 Estrella @ Petfinder: https://tinyurl.com/93r2vvfb
✏️ Adoption App: https://spcacattco.org/adoption-application/

💸 Donate: https://spcacattco.org/donate/

📱 (716) 372-8492
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📍 2944 Route 16, Olean, NY 14760

06/23/2026

Clergy and pastoral leaders…
Join us for prayer Wednesday June 24th
7:30am on ZOOM
Meeting ID: 874 2306 1168
Passcode: 735920
The had-hour you need to start your day right!

06/20/2026

What does true welcome look like?
Explore "Welcoming People of Color to Affirming Congregations" and reflect on how churches can foster belonging across race, culture, and identity.

Learn more: https://www.r2hub.org/library/welcoming-people-of-color-to-affirming-congregations

06/19/2026

What does Juneteenth mean for Christians today?

It’s an opportunity to celebrate freedom, confront injustice, and align our hearts with God’s ongoing work of liberation.

Learn more with this resource from the United Methodist General Commission on Religion and Race: https://www.r2hub.org/library/what-is-juneteenth

06/19/2026

On Juneteenth, we remember June 19, 1865, when news of emancipation finally reached enslaved people in Texas, marking the fulfillment of freedom promised more than two years earlier.

As we honor this day, we give thanks for the courage and resilience of those who endured oppression and those who worked for freedom. May Juneteenth inspire us to continue building communities where every person is valued, dignity is upheld, and hope, justice, and love guide our shared future.

06/14/2026

Yesterday’s 'Chosen to Rejoice' District Day was a wonderful time of fun and fellowship between the Cornerstone and Niagara Frontier Districts! We took a moment to honor Susan Hardy for her years of dedicated service as the Cornerstone District Lay Leader, Conference Lay Leader, and beyond. It was a special moment as she officially passed the torch to our new Cornerstone District Lay Leader, Gabriella Wilson Wilson. We are so excited to see the vision and energy Gabi brings to this leadership position, and we look forward to supporting her as she begins this new chapter of ministry with us.

06/14/2026

What a fantastic day! ☀️

It was so wonderful to see dozens of friends from the Cornerstone and Niagara Frontier districts coming together today at the beautiful Crossings in South Dayton.

The day was filled with laughter, great conversation, and plenty of rejoicing as we celebrated our community and the bonds we share. It’s always a blessing to step away from the busy week and enjoy some quality time with such amazing people.

Thank you to everyone who made the trip and contributed to making today so special. We are already looking forward to the next time we can all gather!

06/09/2026

United Methodist and Canadian denominations draw closer: The United Methodist Church and The United Church of Canada have formed an interim covenant with the goal of full communion. Driving the move, in part, is increased migration of United Methodists to Canada.

https://www.umnews.org/en/news/united-methodists-canada-church-draw-closer