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Here's how you can help for the Hurricane Disaster Reliefs:
1.
Invite your congregation to take up a special collection one Sunday in September. Announce to your people which Sunday you will do this and ask them to be especially generous. You may forward these funds to the Conference Office with a single check, made out to Upper New York Conference with FUND # 481 - "2017 Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief" on the memo line.
2.Invite your congregation to take up a special collection in the next few weeks. If you've already done this for victims of Hurricane Harvey, I ask you to do this again for Irma's victims. If you've yet to take a collection, combine the two and ask people to be doubly generous. The need is great. Announce to your people which Sunday you will do this and ask them to be especially generous. You may forward these funds to the Conference Office with a single check, made out to Upper New York Conference with FUND # 482 - "2017 Hurricane Irma Disaster Relief" on the memo line.
3. Assemble Cleaning Kits (Flood Buckets) and bring these to the Mission Central Hub at the United Methodist Center. We have committed to filling at least one tractor trailer (around 430 buckets). Let's exceed our expectations and fill several!
Click here
for instructions.
As with Harvey effected areas, Volunteers in Mission (VIM) will be needed to help with the Irma recovery, but this will be down the road. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) will let us know when teams can be sent.
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UMVIM Hurricane response
We have experienced disaster response team leaders headed to Lake Charles Louisiana Sept. 30 and returning Oct. 7 & 8, to help clean up after Hurricane Harvey, working on-site Mon. thru Fri. and are inviting both trained Early Response Teams as well as untrained members. They plan on carpooling, staying at a Methodist Church. The leaders are Ray McCabe of Kenmore, NY and Mary Lou Buck near Rochester. Please contact them ASAP if you are interested in being on the team. They are registered as a team and will be receiving paperwork soon, after which they can send you details. Again, contact Ray and Mary Lou.
Ray McCabe
716-6972942
Mary Lou Buck
315-524-8953
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Sept.24
Mt. View Dist. Lay Servant Classes at New Beginnings UMC
Sept. 26 Finger Lakes District Day -
DETAILS
Sept. 26-28 Illuminate Preaching Academy -
DETAILS
Oct. 1 Mt. View Dist. Lay Servant Classes at New Beginnings UMC
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Please Keep these folks in your Prayers:
Elaine White (Retired Elder) diagnosed with breast cancer
Alan Jones (Kanona) for health concerns
Patrick Holder (S. Corning and Riverside) for health concerns
Gary Wickard (Greenwood & S. Canisteo) for health concern
Tom Bement
and his family. Tom is the husband of Retired Rev. Betty Bement
Rev. Jan Rowell
, retired Oneonta District Superintendent
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Local Churches & their Leadership to pray for this week
Canisteo UMC & Pastor Bev Welch
Catlin UMC & Their Leadership
Caton UMC & Pastor Chad Sayers
Chemung & Wilawana UMC's & Leadership with Chuck Carver
Cohocton & N. Cohocton UMC & Pastor Cathy Fox
Corning First UMC & Pastor Connie Seifert
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Fall Festival &
Chicken BBQ
WHEN: Sat., Oct. 7, 2017
WHERE: Campbell UMC
FESTIVAL TIME: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
CONTACT: Russ Youngs for tickets 607-583-2838 or stop by Pastor's office or see Dan Ratchford
BBQ DINNER SERVED: 4:00-6:00 PM
Buy your tickets in advance for only $8.00. Extra meals will be limited.
Take out window only - Pick your dinner up at the window.
(There will be a few tables set up for those people wishing to eat at the Festival)
Bale Sale ~~ Snack Bar ~~ Crafts
and other events going on at the Fall Festival!
MUSIC: from 3:00 - 5:00 PM
supplied by Rocky Draper and the Rocky Mountain Opossum Band.
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Horseheads First United Methodist Church
WHERE: 1034 W. Broad St., Horseheads, NY 14845
WHEN: Mon. Oct. 9th, 2017 (No school that day)
TIME: 10am - noon
GENERAL INFO: This two-hour adventure lets kids move through a variety of stations-each one focusing on a different project or ability-and each one reminds attendees that they are created uniquely as God's masterpiece. Guests will enjoy hands-on experiences, crafts, and lunch-all while learning they are a masterpiece created by God.
CONTACT: email Louise at
[email protected] or call 739-1954
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Upper New York United Methodist
Historical Society Meeting
Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017
11 AM- 12 Noon
Upper New York United Methodist Conference Center
7481 Henry Clay Blvd., Liverpool, NY
Program: "What to Keep and What to Toss"
Presented by Karen Staulters, Upper NY Archivist
Luncheon to be served at 12 Noon
Must RSVP by 9/24/17 for the luncheon
The program will cover what we are required to keep for church records as described by the General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church. This would include Church Council Minutes, Trustees Minutes, Financial records, Membership records, Vital records, clubs, etc. Information about when a church closes and what has historical value will also be covered. Get answers to your questions about what to save for the future.
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THIS WEEKS HAPPENINGS IN
&
AROUND THE DISTRICT
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Lifetree Conversation Café
at Watkins Glen
WHEN: Every Thursday Evening
WHERE:
Fresh Start Watkins Glen
206 Fourth St., Watkins Glen, NY
Lifetree Café
is a comfortable place and time for people to gather every week to explore life and faith. It's the kind of place where you'd meet a friend for food and drink and fun. Where the atmosphere encourages conversations, questions, and personal stories. The hour-long Lifetree Cafe experiences feature real stories of real people, guided conversation, biblical insights, time to build relationships with old and new friends, laughter, and opportunities to serve.
You are invited to come and bring a friend!
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Kids Karnival
WHEN: Saturday, September 23rd(Raindate- Sept 30)
WHERE:
Presho United Methodist Church
1727 Indian Hills Rd, Painted Post, NY 14870
TIME: Noon-4pm
CONTACT: 607-523-1034 or 607-684-5641
OTHER INFORMATION:
FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
Food (Hot dogs,snowcones,popcorn,drinks)
50 cent Games with prizes
Races with prizes
Bring the kids and have a blast!
(Proceeds Support the Childrens Ministry)
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UMW's Fall Meeting
WHEN: Saturday, September 23rd
WHERE: Horseheads First UMC
1034 W. Broad St., Horseheads, NY 14845
TIME:
9:30am - 2:30pm
PROGRAM:
Speaker from The Potter's Hands Foundation
Rescuing Girls Restoring Hope
Winning the fight against sex trafficking one life at a time.
The Potter's Hands mission:
Guided by the gospel of Jesus Christ
and empowered by the Word of God,
The Potter's Hands Foundation, Inc. is
dedicated to providing a safe, secure environment
in which girls will receive mental health counseling
and be nurtured in physical, emotional,
and spiritual healing, while being equipped
with the skills necessary for self-reliance and
reintegration to society
through building a support network
of healthy relationships with family,
friends, church, and community.
DETAILS:
Memorial service and closing communion
Bring bag lunch, dessert provided
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Annual Fall Rummage Sale,
Bake Sale & Snack Bar
WHEN: Fri. & Sat., Oct. 6 & 7, 2017
TIME: 9am-3pm
WHERE:
Oakwood UMC
212 Oakwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903
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Mountain View District Regional
Charge Conference Schedule
Sat. Oct. 14th, at Hornell UMC
9am Session: Garwoods & S. Dansville UMC's
Arkport & Bishopville UMC's
Hornell UMC
Troupsburg UMC
Short Tract & Swain UMC's
10am Session:
Stannards & Whitesville UMC's
Allentown & Bolivar UMC's
Belmont & Scio UMC's
Alfred & Angelica UMC's
1pm Session:
Wheeler UMC
Hammondsport UMC
Italy Valley & Prattsburgh UMC's
Tyrone UMC
Sat. Oct. 21st, at Campbell UMC
(this is the correct date)
Addison & Presho UMC's
Greenwood & S. Canisteo UMC's
Penn Ave UMC
Rathbone UMC
11am Session:
Campbell & Risingville UMC's
Bath Centenary UMC
Caton UMC
Kanona UMC
Sun. Oct. 29th, at Avoca UMC
(this is the correct date)
Avoca & Mitchellsville UMC's
Cohocton & N. Cohocton UMC's
Canisteo UMC
Sat. Nov. 11th, at New Beginnings UMC
Breesport & N. Chemung UMC's
Webb Mills & Westside UMC's
Erin & Sullivanville UMC's
Oakwood & Pine Valley UMC's
Chemung & Wilawana UMC's
Riverside & S. Corning UMC's
Odessa-Catharine & Montour Falls UMC's
Big Flats & Corning Grace UMC's
Please keep in mind that there is paperwork due 2 weeks prior to your charge conference date.
Where to find Charge Conference Forms
Charge Conference Forms are all located on the following page:
2017-18 Charge Conference Forms. There is a downloadable/printable forms check list to help ensure that each church is on track to completing the forms necessary for their Church/Charge Conference on time. Many of the forms need to be submitted to the District Office two weeks prior to your scheduled Charge Conference. Other forms, such as the annual audit, have later deadlines. Questions can be directed to your District Office or as noted on the forms page.
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"
Painting For A Purpose"
WHEN: Saturday, October 14th
WHERE: Caton UMC
11186 Hendy Hollow Rd., Corning, NY 14830
TIME: 8:30am - 12:00pm
COST: $45.00 includes all necessary supplies, and a continental breakfast at 8:30 am. All proceeds will be donated to Potters Hands- a non-profit organization, assisting in rescuing young girls from human sex trafficking.
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Genesee Valley District Lay Servant Ministries Committee presents
The Fall Training Retreat
featuring the opportunity to take
The Basic Lay Servant Course; Advanced Course "UMC Heritage"; Advanced Course ""Discovering Spiritual Gifts"; or Advanced Course "Evangelism"
November 3,4 and 5, 2017
(ten hours are required for course credit. That will include attendance and participation in Sunday worship)
at Camp Asbury
16 Lakeside Avenue
Silver Lake, NY 14549
585-237-5262
Click here for the full flyer and registration
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FINGER LAKES DISTRICT
LAY SERVANT MINISTRY
THESE COURSES
ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE**
2017 Lay Servant courses -
Save the Dates
Fall Retreat at Casowasco,
November 10-12. Program TBD
For more information and to receive a brochure, contact Jennie Young-Walczyk at
[email protected]
**Lay Servants can use them to gain credits they need, but everyone can learn from these courses.
Finger Lakes Lay Servant Team
Jennie Young-Walczyk, Team Leader
603-667-8273
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Order the New 2017-2018 UMC Handbook!
Click here to order the new 2017-2020 UMC Handbook!
A new 2017-2020 UMC Handbook is available, providing a detailed overview of United Methodist beliefs, mission, structure and history. This free, go-to resource is helpful for church leaders and new members. Consider adding copies to your church library and gathering spaces, providing them in new member packets and giving them to confirmands.
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Rev. Nancy Adams
District Superintendent
Patti Gridley
Administrative Assistant
65 East First St., Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-8047
Mountain View District Webpage click here
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Upper New York Annual Conference Contact Information
The United Methodist Center of Upper New York
7481 Henry Clay Blvd.
Liverpool, NY 13088
(315) 898-2000
Toll-Free (855) 424-7878
Fax (315) 898-2150
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