E-News from the Valley! June 13, 2018
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CALENDAR EVENTS

Thursday, June 21, 2018
Prayer & Worship
Hamlin UMC
7:00pm

The District Office has Moved!!!

ALL meetings will now be held at the 1040 East Ave location.

Click here for directions to the new location

Please note that our MAILING  address is as follows:
1050 East Ave, Rochester NY 14607

Please note that our PHYSICAL address is:
1040 East Ave; 2nd Floor
Rochester, NY 14607

Our new email address is: geneseevalleydistrict@unyumc.org

Phone number will remain the same
585-340-9525; fax 585-340-9526
NEW!  SAVE THE DATES     SAVE THE DATES    
 
Wednesday and Thursday - November 14 and 15, 2018
 
Workshop and Conference Sponsored by the Voyagers
 
For Leaders and Coaches: Clergy, Educators, Therapists
 
Location: Buffalo, New York Area
The Voyagers are a gathering of clergy and church leaders exploring Bowen family systems theory and its application to congregations by Rabbi Edwin Friedman. We believe that the factual approach of 
Dr. Murray Bowen and the creative use  of theory 
by Dr. Edwin Friedman provide a new understanding of human functioning for life, leadership, coaching, and ministry.

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - Bowen Theory Introduction and Application
A one-day seminar led by members of the Voyagers will introduce participants to Bowen family systems theory and 
its application to working with families, congregations, and other institutions in the community. Family of origin work 
will be presented. Working on self and functioning as a 
well-defined presence in one's family and work will 
be emphasized.
Location: Westin Hotel Buffalo          
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM       
Cost: $60/Students-$35
 
Thursday, November 15, 2018 - Conference with Dr. Michael Kerr
 
Theme - Bowen Theory's Secrets: The Hidden Life of Families
 
Dr. Michael Kerr, the director of the Bowen Theory Academy and the former director of the Bowen Center in Washington, DC, will present a one-day conference focusing on the insights of his new book entitled, "Bowen Theory's Secrets: The Hidden Life of Families." 
Dr. Kerr will describe family functioning from a Bowen theory perspective and distinguish it from the traditional psychological approach that focuses on problems within the individual person.
 
Location: Christ the King Seminary, East Aurora, NY
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM       
Cost: $95/Students-$65 (Both days: $125/Students-$80)
  Lunch included in the cost for both days
 
For information and early bird registration,
contact Rev. Robert Spilman, CPE Supervisor, Retired, ACPE
rcspilman@roadrunner.com / 716-479-7933             
363 Darwin Drive, Amherst, NY 14226
Voyagers website: voyagers.life
Genesee Valley District
of the Upper New York Conference 
of the United Methodist Church 

TBD, District Lay Leader
Betsy O'Flynn, Adminstrative Assistant
Rev. Vonda J. Fossitt, District Superintendent

1050 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607