E-News from the Valley! Church Events! May 15, 2023

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This newsletter is sent out twice a month. Next issue is May 29th.

This is sent on Mondays - Items you would like to see in the E-News should be submitted to the district office by the Friday before.

Genesee Valley District Office Open By Appointment Only

Office is open: Mon.-Thurs.

To set up a time to visit you may call the office at 585-340-9525

or email at geneseevalleydistrict@unyumc.org 

Please update your contact information for the district office.

When mailing items to the office PLEASE use the information
listed below.

Genesee Valley District Office
PO Box 23206
Rochester, NY 14692

NEW! Help Wanted!

Geneseo United Methodist Church,

(4520 Genesee St., Geneseo, NY)

is in search of a quarter time (up to 12 hours per week)

Youth Minister.

Primary duties would be to build a network of youth and their families, lead Youth Group, teach Junior and Senior High Sunday School classes and plan other programs for the youth including connecting with our United Methodist Conference Youth organization. Knowledge and use of Social media is a must!

Persons involved in continuing education are preferred.

Application, job description and the Safe Sanctuary Policy may be obtained at the Church Office by calling 585-243-3160 or by emailing office@GeneseoMethodist.org.  


Upcoming Church Events


May 19, 2023

Delicious Chicken Barbecue

Friday, May 19th, 2023

Take Out Only

3:30PM - Until sold out

     

Elmgrove UMC

1500 Spencerport Rd.

Rochester NY 14606

585-247-4973

Dinner includes:

Half-chicken, salt potatoes, applesauce, cole slaw,

roll, and dessert

Price: $15.00 each, or

two dinners for $25.00!

You don’t want to miss it…

bring your appetite!!!

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May 20, 2023

Spencerport UMC is hosting a Chicken Barbecue on Saturday May 20, 2023. The church is located at 32 Amity St in Spencerport.

3:00pm - 6:00pm or sold out

Dinner includes: Half Chicken, potato, coleslaw or applesauce, roll & dessert.

Price is $12.00


Take out only from your car

Drive through via Firemen's Field


Click here for a flyer

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May 21, 2023

Fundraising Dinner sponsored by the Aldersgate United Methodist Church African Community


Sunday, May 21

Aldersgate United Methodist Church

4115 Dewey Avenue

Rochester NY 14616


4:00 - 6:00 pm in the IDE Center

Cost: $10 per plate (Adult) $5 (Children under 15)


Enjoy a traditional African meal of

Sambusa (spring rolls with spiced beef), Chapati (flat bread),

Cassava (sweet, nutty tasting vegetable) and Mandazi (fried bread)

and help support Pastor Muhindo Byankira's mission to Africa this July. He will use the funds raised to provide cooking supplies like soap, cooking oil, sugar and corn flour to the widows of Mbarara, Uganda. 


Can't attend the dinner, but want to help? Donations can be sent

to the church designating 'Fundraiser for Mbarara Widows'

or online (Go to: give.aumcgreece.org

Select Ebenezer Hope Ministries - Uganda. 

Designate the donation to: 'Fundraiser for Mbarara Widows').

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May 28, 2023

Chicken BBQ Fundraiser for East Bloomfield UMC

To be held in the Runnings parking lot,

3191 Co. Rd 10 in Canandaigua

10:30am until 4:00pm or sold out


$12 meal includes 1/2 chicken, salt potatoes,

roll, and choice of macaroni salad or coleslaw.

Catering by Gale-Wyn.


CLICK HERE for a flyer

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May 28, 2023 Start

Gainesville UMC Summer Hymn Sings

7 South Main Street, Gainesville


Our Summer Hymn Sings on the last Sunday of the month

from May to October starts May 28th.

All are invited to join us for an hour of song and praise beginning at 7 pm.

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June 1 - 3, 2023

East Bloomfield UMC Heavenly Treasures rummage sale

2 Park Place at the corner of Rts. 5 & 20

Thursday, June 1 (9am-2pm);

Friday, June 2, (9am-2pm);

Saturday, June 3 (9am-noon), bag sale and youth bake sale. 

Something for everyone! 

We always have many great treasures!

All proceeds will benefit the ministry of our Church.

Bringing your own bags is helpful.


CLICK HERE for a Flyer

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June 3, 2023

Gainesville UMC Ladies Spring Tea Party

7 South Main Street, Gainesville


Saturday, June 3 is our Ladies Spring Tea Party

from 2 pm to 4 pm.

This year's theme is a Garden Party Tea.

There is no charge - join the ladies for tea, tasty treats 

and a wonderful program.

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June 4, 2023

Spencerport UMC invites you to the

Retirement Celebration in honor of Pastor Jack Laskowski

11:00am start

12:00pm - 2:00pm Food Served

2:30pm - 4:00pm Program

Gravelle Lodge

Pineway Ponds Park

Spencerport, NY 14559

RSVP by May 21sy to 585-880-1659 (call or text)

CLICK HERE for a Flyer

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June 10, 2023

Gainesville UMC Retirement/Farewell Party

for our Pastor Lauren Turner

7 South Main Street, Gainesville


Saturday, June 10 we will be holding a Retirement/Farewell Party for our Pastor Lauren Turner as he embarks on a new chapter in his life.

Well-wishers are invited to join us for cake and

punch beginning at 2:30 pm. 

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June 10, 2023

Elmgrove United Methodist Church Community Yard Sale

1500 Spencerport Rd.

Saturday, June 10th, 9am-1pm

Vendor space- 10x10 space $25

Call to reserve: 585-247-4973

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June 14, 2023

Take-out Spaghetti Dinner at the

United Methodist Church of Livonia,

21 Summer St, Livonia

on Wednesday, June 14, 4:30-6:00PM (or until sold out).

Spaghetti, sauce, meatballs, undressed salad, and garlic bread. Donations accepted. 

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June 15, 2023

Ionia UMC

2120 Elton Road

Ionia, NY 14475


Strawberry Social

Thursday June 15th

4:30pm - 6:30pm


Dine In or Take Out Available

Items are priced a la carte.


Hot dogs, Hamburgers, sausage, salads,

and lots of yummy strawberry desserts!

Also available for dessert:

Strawberry Shortcake & Strawberry Sundaes

CLICK HERE for a flyer

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ATTN: CHURCHES

If you are considering…
Buying or selling a church building, a parsonage or other church property,
including land, or Undertaking major renovations to existing properties, or
Building a new church, parsonage, education building
or an addition to an existing building,

There are certain procedures that must be followed. 
The Book of Discipline - Chapter Six - Church Property
(page 733 in the 2016 version)
describes in detail the requirements that must be met in
order to do these things.

The Genesee Valley District Board of Church Location and Building
is available to help you with these matters. 
Please contact Wayne Turnblom, Chair for guidance:
wayneturnblom@gmail.com; 585-615-6549. 
Churches: Helpful Links

Genesee Valley District

of the Upper New York Conference 

of the United Methodist Church 


TBD, District Lay Leader

Rev. Penni Farrington, District Associate

Rev. David Underwood, District Associate

 

Betsy O'Flynn, District Administrative Assistant

Rev. Ted Anderson, District Superintendent

 

MAILING: PO Box 23206, Rochester, NY 14692; PHYSICAL

30 Office Park Way, Pittsford, NY 14534

(585) 340-9525 * GeneseeValleyDistrict@unyumc.org