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BISHOP WEBB: Advice To His Methodist Flock

OTHER VOICES BISHOP WEBB: Advice To His Methodist Flock Editor’s Note: This letter from Bishop Mark J. Webb was sent to United Methodists in the Upper Conference, including Otsego County, following last week’s news of a possible division in the church. Grace and peace to you in the wonderful name of Jesus the Christ! Over this past weekend, various media were filled with stories about the splitting of the United Methodist Church. Based on some of these stories, people have…

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Oneonta Pastor Vowing To Perform Gay Nuptials

NEW ‘TRADITIONAL PLAN’ DISCUSSED TODAY AMONG OTSEGO METHODISTS Oneonta Pastor Vowing To Continue Gay Nuptials The Rev. Marti Swords-Horrell, pastor Oneonta’s First United Methodist Church, this morning told her congregation she will continue to perform gay marriages, despite a church conference’s decision in February adopting a “Traditional Plan” that affirmed a ban against gay marriage and the ordination of gay clergy.  Pastors, locally and throughout the Syracuse-based Upper New York Conference, were asked to brief their congregations this morning on…

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Walter E. Brooks, 84; Civic Leader Owned Brooks Machine Products

IN MEMORIAM Walter E. Brooks, 84; Civic Leader Owned Brooks Machine Products UNADILLA – Walter E. Brooks, 84, a civic leader and owner of Brooks Machine Products, a custom-machined parts company here, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2018.  His wife Edna, son Brad and Pastor (ret.) Kip Stratton were by his side. Walt was born on Oct. 25, 1933, in Afton, son of (pre-deceased) Fay and Ruth (Decker) Brooks. He served in the Air Force in 1952-56, during the…

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After 30 Years, Community Dinner Still Feeds Hundreds

Community Christmas Dinner Feeds Hundreds By PARKER FISH• Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com ONEONTA – In a tradition that began 30 years ago, The First Methodist Church of Oneonta held its annual Christmas dinner this afternoon. Organized this year by Ann Steen, the church was filled with those looking for a warm, home cooked meal before Christmas. “This dinner is for the lonely and the needy,” said Steen. “The meal is completely cost free.”…