Rev. Daniel Bradley
About
Rev. Daniel J. Bradley was appointed as pastor of First United Methodist, Cortland, NY July 2026.
In addition to serving our church, he will pastor Harmony and Homer Avenue United Methodist churches.
Pastor Daniel was commissioned as a provisional member of The Upper New York Conference of The United Methodist Church in 2023 and continues to pursue ordination as an Elder in full connection.
Pastor Daniel graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1994. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Ashland University in 1998 and later graduated with a Master of Divinity from Colgate Rochester Divinity School in 2009.
He is a compassionate, prophetic preacher called to help people transform their lives through the power of the Holy Spirit and the resurrected Christ.
The Bradleys
Pastor Daniel's past experiences reflect a deep commitment to nurturing faith and building community within the church.
Pastor Daniel is married to Mary Bradley, Episcopal Office Manager under the Upper NY and Susquehanna Conferences. Their daughter, Kiah, just completed her freshman year at Roberts Wesleyan College.
We look forward to our journey with Pastor Daniel to shape the future of ministry at Cortland FUMC, the Cortland community, and beyond!
