Volume 1 Edition 27 |Nov. 6-13, 2018
Mountain View District Weekly Happenings
Keep these Local Churches & their Leadership in your Prayers
United Church of Painted Post & Pastor Glenn Kennedy
Penn Ave. UMC & Pastor Bill Vallet
Prattsburgh & Wheeler UMC & Pastor Edwin Jaqua
Rathbone UMC & Pastor Mort Gridley
Short Tract & Swain UMC's & Pastor Marian Luce
If Mailing Charge Conference Forms
Mountain View District Office
PO Box 706
Bath, NY 14810

Attention: Patti Gridley
Church Charge Conference Schedule
When: Sat., Dec. 1, 2018
Where: New Beginnings UMC-
Time: 9am-4pm

9am Session:
Breesport/N.Chemung
Catlin
Horseheads
Webb Mills/Westside

10am Worship

11am Session:
Corning Grace
Erin/Sullivanville
Oakwood/Pine Valley
Penna. Ave
When: Sat., Dec. 1, 2018
Where: New Beginnings UMC-
Time: 1pm-4pm

1pm Session:
Beaver Dams/Burdett
Corning 1st
Odessa-Catharine/Montour Falls
Riverside/S.Corning

2pm Worship

3pm Session:
Caton
Chemung/Wilawanna
New Beginnings
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CONFERENCES

If for some reason the date listed above will not work for you and your church then it is up to you to make arrangements to switch with another church. Once you have made the arrangements please notify the District Office of the changes that have been made. Phone: 607-962-8047 or Email:

If you do NOT see your church listed above....other arrangements are being or have been made. Your Pastor will know the new date soon.
Where Do I Find the Charge Conference Paper Work??
T he charge conference forms are here:  http://uny.umconline.org

Please note that here have been some changes to some of the forms for this year and there are 2 added forms as well. Both the Pastor and the Church Profiles have new questions!

When doing either of the Profiles please know that you need to save often when filling these out. There is a "time out" on this. So again, please make sure you hit save often .

Click here to get started on the forms.
PLEASE....Do not Fax your Charge Conference Paper Work
Please do not fax your Charge Conference paper work to the District Office. Our fax is not working at this time. Please either email them to the District Office at: mountainviewdistrict @unyumc.org or you may snail mail them to: Mountain View District Office
PO Box 706
Bath, NY 14810

Thank you and I'm sorry for any inconveniences that this may cause.
HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK
ELECTION DAY DINNER
Meatloaf Dinner
WHEN: Tues, Nov. 6, 2018
WHERE: Caton UMC
11186 Hendy Hollow Rd.
Corning , NY 14830
TIME: 4 PM til gone

MENU: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Roll and Butter and Apple Crisp for dessert.

COST: $9.00

Take Outs Available

After voting come and share a delicious meal.  
ELECTION DAY DINNER
Ham Dinner
WHEN: Tues, Nov. 6, 2018
WHERE: Rathbone UMC
6703 County Rte. 21
Addison , NY 14801
TIME: 4 PM-6 PM
COST: Adults- $8 Seniors (60+)$6
Kids 6-12 yrs.-$4 Kids under 6- FREE

MENU: Ham, Mashed Potatoes, String Beans, Cole Slaw, Drink, Dessert.

Take Outs Available
ELECTION DAY DINNER
Chicken & Biscuit Dinner
WHEN: Tues, Nov. 6, 2018
WHERE: First United Methodist Church
1034 West Broad St.
Horseheads , NY 14845
TIME: 4 PM-6 PM
COST: Adults-$8.00 Children-$4.00

Take Outs Available
TURKEY DINNER
WHEN: Sat. Nov. 10th, 2018
TIME: Starts at 4:30 pm until
WHERE: New Beginnings UMC
300 East Miller St.
Elmira, NY
MENU: Turkey & all the trimmings including Pie
COST: Adult $10 Seniors $9 Children $5

Take-outs available
Mountain View District
Training Day
WHEN: Sat. Nov. 10th, 2018
WHERE: Avoca UMC
8593 Jacobs Ladder Rd.
Avoca, NY 14809
TIME: 9 am-3:30 pm
REGISTRATION: Oct.1 thru Nov. 2
TRAINING TOPICS:
Giving, Stewardship, Audits, Shared Ministries
Overview of Order of Worship
Trustees Responsibilities & Available Resources
SPRC(Staff-ParishRelations COmmittee) Responsibilities
Overview of Mission Central- How to get involved in missions work
Youth Ministry, Intentional Discipleship Systems,other topics TBD
Click here for flyer/registration form
Pastor's can use these in your bulletins
FAMILY STYLE TURKEY DINNER

WHEN: Sat. Nov. 10th, 2018
TIME: Starts at 4:30 pm
WHERE: Addison UMC
8 Front St.
Addison, NY
MENU: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, coleslaw, vegetable, rolls, beverages and desserts.
COST: Adult $10.00; Under 12 $5.00; Preschoolers Free
RESERVE TAKE OUTS: Call ahead to reserve 607-359-3853
or Friday a.m. and Saturday at 359-2316 (Church). 

Please pick up take outs at 4 p.m.   

Bring your family and friends and join us for a lovely dinner and fellowship.
Annual Holiday
Shopping Bazaar
WHEN:  Bath: Centenary UMC,
3 West Washington St. (corner of Liberty St. and W. Washington St.)
WHEN:   Saturday, November 10
TIME: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
FEATURED:  Crafts, Christmas decorations, White Elephant Goods, Baked Goods, with luncheon of assorted quiches, soups, sandwiches, and pies, served 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
AVOCA UMC Pancake Breakfast 
WHEN: Sunday, November 11, 2018
WHERE: 8593 Jacob's Ladder Rd., Avoca, NY 14809 (Corner of Jacob's Ladder Rd. & State Rte. 415, one mile north of village of Avoca)
TIME:  8:00-10:00 am
MENU: Buffet Serving: Buttermilk Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Applesauce, Juice, Coffee, Tea
COST:  Free Will Offering 
Allentown UMC's Annual
Veteran's Day
Spaghetti Dinner
WHEN:Mon. November 12, 2018
WHERE: Allentown UMC
5815 Main St.
Allentown, NY 14707
TIME: 4-6pm
COST: Veteran's Free
Children under 5 Free
Children 5 yrs. -12yrs. $7.00
Adults $9.00 
NEW THIS WEEK
Annual Holiday
Shopping Bazaar
WHEN:  Bath: Centenary UMC,
3 West Washington St. (corner of Liberty St. and W. Washington St.)
WHEN:   Saturday, November 10
TIME: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
FEATURED:  Crafts, Christmas decorations, White Elephant Goods, Baked Goods, with luncheon of assorted quiches, soups, sandwiches, and pies, served 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
AVOCA UMC Pancake Breakfast 
WHEN: Sunday, November 11, 2018
WHERE: 8593 Jacob's Ladder Rd., Avoca, NY 14809 (Corner of Jacob's Ladder Rd. & State Rte. 415, one mile north of village of Avoca)
TIME:  8:00-10:00 am
MENU: Buffet Serving: Buttermilk Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Applesauce, Juice, Coffee, Tea
COST:  Free Will Offering 
Allentown UMC's Annual
Veteran's Day
Spaghetti Dinner
WHEN:Mon. November 12, 2018
WHERE: Allentown UMC
5815 Main St.
Allentown, NY 14707
TIME: 4-6pm
COST: Veteran's Free
Children under 5 Free
Children 5 yrs. -12yrs. $7.00
Adults $9.00 
November Issue I of the Bridge
The November Issue I copy of the Bridge is now available for download. It is available in both color and black & white formats. Click here to select the version you prefer and make copies as necessary. This issue features lessons learned from Dr. Clif Christopher at the 2018 Bishop's Retreat on the importance of stewardship every day of the year. It also features an inspiring story of how one church welcomed nearly 600 community children into their church for their Annual Trunk-or-Treat event.  
CHRISTMAS in the VALLEY
WHEN: Sat. Dec. 8th & 9th, 2018
WHERE: Italy Valley UMC
925 Italy Valley Rd.
Italy Valley, NY
TIME: Sat. - 10am-3pm
Sun. - Noon-3pm
Need to stretch your Christmas budget?
Come and choose gifts to share with your loved ones at Christmas. They are all donated and FREE to you. Items include new and gently used toys, games, food, household items, clothing and much more!!!

Snacks & something to drink

Children may choose things for family and have them wrapped!!!!!

Hope to see you there!!!!!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
2019 Course of Study Registration Due Date Coming Up
WHEN: Class Dates:
Jan. 11-12 & Feb. 15-16, 2019
WHERE: Kenmore UMC
32 Landers Rd..
Kenmore, NY 14217
 
CLASSES OFFERED:
COS-124-Transformative Leadership
COS-223-Worship & Sacraments
COS-324-Preaching
COS-421-Bible IV: Prophets, Psalms & Wisdom Literature
 
Registrations Due by: Nov. 13 th , 2018

Tuition Due by: Nov. 27 th , 2018

YOU NEED TO HAVE the DS's signature: You can mail me your registration form with your check for the deposit and two self (return addressed), stamped envelopes to the District Office (I have address labels already made to put on both of your envelopes.)

*****If Mailing to the District Office for DS signature:*****
Mountain View District Office
PO Box 706
Bath, NY 14810

Click here for COS brochure
Click here for Registration form for Mountain View District COS Pastors
Mountain View District
Youth Event
WHEN: Sat. Nov. 17th, 2018
WHERE: Bath Centenary UMC
3 West. Washington St.
Bath, NY 14810
TIME: 9:30 am-4:00 pm
REGISTRATION: Will open mid October

We will gather for worship together,
play together, share a meal together,
get to know each other,
play games together,
have fun together!

Click here for registration & information
Harvest Dinner
First United Methodist Church in Horseheads
WHEN: Saturday, November 17, 2018
WHERE: Horseheads UMC
1034 West Broad St.
Horseheads, NY 14845
TIME: 4:30 til Gone
COST: Adults- $9.00 5-12 yr. olds-$5.00
Under 5- FREE
TAKE OUT- $9.50
MENU: Scrumptious Oven Roasted Turkey, Savory Homemade Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Delicious Butternut Squash, Green Beans, Crisp Homemade Cabbage Salad, Tangy Cranberry Jelly, AND Delicious Homemade Breads & Pies

Click here for flyer
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 17, 2018
WHERE: Odessa-Catharine UMC
305 Church St.
Odessa, NY
TIME: 9AM -2PM

Vendors, door prizes, luncheon, bake sale & pictures with Santa (from 10AM-12N). Start your holiday shopping early at our traditional annual event! 
ANNUAL
WINTER FANTASY
WHEN: Sat, Dec. 1, 2018
WHERE: First United Methodist Church
1034 West Broad St.
Horseheads , NY 14845
TIME: 9 AM-3 PM

Bazaar & Craft Sale * Breakfast * Lunch
Homemade Pasta Bake Take-out *
Professional Vendors * Street of Shops
Door Prizes * Boutique * Christmas Shop
Dollar Store * Antique & Collectible
Holiday House * Sweet Shop

click here for flyer
Overnight Bus Trip to Sight & Sound in Lancaster PA
This event is open to ANYONE
that is interested!

Covered Wagon Tours has put together an opportunity for you to go on an overnight bus trip to Lancaster Sight and Sound Theater to see Jesus.

WHEN: April 30, 2019-May 1, 2019

Our District Lay Leader Dianne Barker will have flyers available at our Regional Charge Conferences!

For more detailed information please
Click here for the flyer.
RESOURCES
New York State Employers required to adopt a sexual harassment policy and training
Due to a new law, every employer in New York State is required to establish and distribute a sexual harassment prevention policy. The policy can be distributed in writing or electronically. Employers are encouraged to have employees acknowledge receipt of the policy, and to post a copy of the policy where employees can easily access it. 

Every employer is also required to provide employees with sexual harassment prevention training by October 9, 2019 . This is an annual requirement as part of the new regulations.

Additional resources for sexual harassment training will be shared once that information has been gathered.

Click here for more details on New York State's Sexual Harassment regulations.

If you have any questions regarding New York state's sexual harassment requirements, please contact Tracy Rickett, Upper New York Conference's Human Resources Generalist at 315-898-2017 or TracyRickett@unyumc.org
November Issue I of the Bridge
The November Issue I copy of the Bridge is now available for download. It is available in both color and black & white formats. Click here to select the version you prefer and make copies as necessary. This issue features lessons learned from Dr. Clif Christopher at the 2018 Bishop's Retreat on the importance of stewardship every day of the year. It also features an inspiring story of how one church welcomed nearly 600 community children into their church for their Annual Trunk-or-Treat event.  
New Guidebook for #SeeAllThePeople
New resources from Discipleship Ministries, including a second book and study guide and a third short film, are available to help lay leaders, clergy and conference leaders reach out to new people with intentional discipleship. "This year we are joining the movement and using #SeeAllThePeople because it lifts the values we hold dear, to intentionally make disciples of Jesus Christ."
For more information, click here
Camps & Retreats
“THERE ARE SPACES for campers, families, and retreat-goers in almost all of our programming for this summer/fall, so it’s not to late to inquire about or register for camps and retreats!”

Asbury:
January 4-6, 2019: Youth Winter Retreat (Youth & their Adult Leader(s))

Casowasco :
December 7-9: Retreat: Be Still {a silent retreat} (Adults) **Note: Date Correction**
December 30-January 1, 2019: Retreat: Camp Echo (Ages 7-18)
January 25-27, 2019: SOLID: Youth Retreat (Youth & their Adult Leader(s))
March 1-3, 2019: Women’s Chocolate Getaway (Women)
April 11-14, 2019: Quilt by Faith: Spring (Women)
May 12, 2019: Mother’s Day Brunch (Families & Adults)

Sky Lake:
November 8-10: Leadership: L.E.A.D. (Leadership Enrichment & Development) (Adults)
January 3-5, 2019: Special Needs Winter Retreat (Ages 18+ with Special Needs)
January 18-21, 2019: Family Winter Weekend (Families & Adults)
February 15-18, 2019: Family Winter Weekend II (Families & Adults)
April 5-7, 2019: Church Family Getaway (Families & Adults)
Rev. Nancy Adams
District Superintendent

Patti Gridley 
Administrative Assistant
Located at 35 Wilkes Ave.,Suite 101,
Mailing Address is:
PO Box 706
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 962-8047
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7481 Henry Clay Blvd.
Liverpool, NY 13088
(315) 898-2000 
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