E-News from the Valley! Church Events! September 11, 2017
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CALENDAR EVENTS


September 14 - Prayer & Witness
Holley: Disciples UMC; 7pm

October 12 - Prayer and Witness
Brockport UMC; 7pm

November 15 - Prayer & Witness
North Chili UMC

SAVE THE DATE!!!
Saturday, February 3, 2018
informed to transform 9!
more info to come

Monday, March 19, 2018
Bishop Day on the District
Farmington UMC
Clergy 12-3pm
Clergy & Laity 6:30-8:30pm

Church Events 


NEW! Churchville UMC interested in 2018 Calendars
Churchville UMC is interested in 2018 Calendars from Youth Group Promotions. If any church will be selling them, or has and  interest in sharing the cost of a box of 25 please call Leslie S. at 585-576-8282. 
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NEW! Friday September 15 Open House
Sophia Community is having an open house on Friday September 15th from 4-7 pm at 2376 Monroe Ave in Brighton.  Everyone is welcome!
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NEW! Saturday October 7- Harvest Roast Beef Dinner
The LeRoy United Methodist Church is hosting its annual Harvest Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, October 7, 2017.  
We are located at 10 Trigon Park in the Village of LeRoy.  Seating is from 4:30 to 7:00 pm.  
Dinner menu includes Roast Beef, Real Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Squash, Salad Bar, Quick Breads & Rolls, Dessert and Beverages.  Dinner is served buffet-style.  
Tickets are $11 for Adults; $6.00 for Children 6-12; 
Children 5 & under eat free.  
Tickets will be available at the door the day of the dinner or by calling 585-768-8980 by October 2, 2017.  
Handicapped accessibility is available by parking at the back of the church and entering using the handicapped ramp.  Takeouts & home delivery are available 
(within the Village of LeRoy).  
For more information, please call 585-768-8980, leave a message and include your phone number.
Click here for a flyer to post
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NEW! Friday September 15 Rummage Sale
Friday Sept. 15, 9-5 and Saturday Sept. 16, 11-12noon, 
Perry First UMC is having their HUGE annual Fall Yard & Rummage Sale. 
The church is handicap accessible and is located at 
35 Covington St., 14530. 
Come and browse our clean and "good as new" clothing for all ages, household goods, Fall and Christmas decorations, books, records, DVD's and MORE.
For more info call:  585-237-5369
Click here for the flyer
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NEW! Saturday September 23rd Chicken Barbecue
Please join Henrietta: Faith UMC for a chicken Barbecue on Saturday, September 23rd from 12:30pm until gone.  The church is located at 174 Pinnacle Rd in Henrietta.
Dinner includes: 1/2 chicken, baked potato, coleslaw for a cost of $9.00
Dine in or Take out.  Baked Goods Sale as well.
Handicapped Accessible.
For more information please call 585-334-1180.
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Safe Sanctuary training Offered
Safe Sanctuary Training will be held at Rochester: Wesley UMC (located at 2009 Dewey Avenue, Rochester NY 14615) on Sunday September 24th at 3pm.  It will last till about 6pm.  **************
Saturday, September 16 Ionia UMC Fall Festival
20th Annual Ionia Fall Festival, Saturday, September 16th, all day long, on the Ionia United Methodist Church grounds, 2120 Elton Rd., just off Rt 64 & north of Rts 5 & 20.

Our Tractor Parade, now in its 14th year, will have tractors from all over western NY and is one of the largest in western NY!   The parade begins at 1 PM, but you can look at the tractor & implement displays behind the church all day long.

Begin your day with a delicious Pancake Breakfast 7:30-10AM, then later a Chicken BBQ 11:30AM til sold out , 
and hot dogs, burgers and more will be served 10-4:30 
at the chow hut.  
All day long:  Cake & Dessert Wheel; Coin Toss; Displays; Games; Vendors & Crafters; Hayrides to the Wolk Observatory; Scout Demonstrations; & much, much more.  

More information is on our website: www.ioniaumc.org
Click here for the flyer
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Thursday September 21 Chicken & Biscuits Dinner

Stafford United Methodist Church, 6134 Main Road (Route 5) Stafford, NY  14143
 
Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, Thursday, September 21, take outs available 4:30 pm, serving 5:00 pm until sold out.
Menu:  Chicken and Biscuits with Gravy, Real Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Cranberry Sauce,
Cabbage Salad, Homemade Desserts and Beverages.
 
A copy of the flyer is attached.
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Saturday, September 30 Turkey Dinner
The United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summers St in Livonia, will host its annual Turkey Dinner on Saturday, September 30. Dinner, featuring dressing, mashed potatoes, squash and dessert, will be served from 4-7PM. Cost is $9.50 for adults, $5.50 for children ages 5-12, under 5 FREE. Take-out will be available.

Please call the church office (585)346-3511 with any questions.
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Saturday September 16
West Sparta United Methodist Church is hosting a fundraiser Scalloped & Ham Dinner. Sat. Sept. 16, 2017    
4-6pm. 4287 Redmond rd. West Sparta .  $8 for adults $6 for children and under 5 free
Genesee Valley District
of the Upper New York Conference 
of the United Methodist Church 

Pat VanVleck, District Co-Lay Leader
Betsy O'Flynn, Adminstrative Assistant
Rev. Vonda Fossitt, District Superintendent

1100 South Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 340-9525  * [email protected]