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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
March- Women's History Month
Details
Mar. 15
Annual Local Church Audits due to District Superintendent
Apr. 1 Safe Sanctuary Training & Train the Trainer Details
June 1-3 Annual Conference
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Local Churches & their Leadership to pray for this week
Corning First UMC & Pastor Connie Seifert
Erin & Sullivanville UMC's & Pastor Kevin Austin
Garwoods & S. Dansville UMC's & Pastor Greg White
Greenwood & S. Canisteo UMC's & Pastor Gary Wickard
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Continued Prayers for:
Rev. Eleanor Collinsworth and her family. Eleanor's dad passed away this week. Eleanor is the Pastor at Bath Centenary UMC
Peggy Knopf (retired local pastor)for the recent loss of her husband Dan.
Alan Jones (Campbell and Kanona) for health concerns
Patrick Holder (S. Corning and Riverside) for health concerns.
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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Spaghetti Dinner
at NEW BEGINNINGS UMC
WHEN: Saturday, April 1st,
WHERE: 300 East Miller St., Elmira, NY 14904 (between Maple Ave and Clemens Pkwy)
TIME:
B
eginning @ 4 PM-until ?
COST:
Children under 12 - $4.50, Seniors - $6.50, Adults - $7.50
Handicap accessible.
Take outs available.
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Many Hands Thrift Shop
Rummage Sale
WHEN: Saturday, April 8th, 2017,
WHERE: 305 Church St., Odessa, NY
TIME:
9 AM-2 PM
Household and other miscellaneous items. This sale will take place along with our regular second Saturday of the month Many Hands Thrift Shop which features clothing and shoes for all ages at bargain prices.
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HAPPENINGS IN THE DISTRICT
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Lifetree Conversation Café
at Arnot Mall
WHEN: Every Monday Evening
WHERE
: Fresh Start Corner Office
located in the Arnot Mall (between Ruby Tuesday & Bon Ton)
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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LENTEN SERVICES
Please come and join us for the Lenten Services being held at the Caton UMC on Wednesday evenings March 1- April 5
WHEN: Wednesday's, March 1st thru April 5th, 2017
WHERE: Caton UMC
11186 Hendy Hollow Rd., Corning, NY 14830
TIME: 7 pm
Schedule of Services:
March 1st- Ash Wednesday- Rev. Nancy Adams, DS
March 8th-Rev. Chad Sayers- Caton UMC
March 15th-Rev. Connie Seifert-First UMC Corning
March 22nd-Rev. Sandy Campbell- Presho UMC
March 29th-Rev. Patrick Holder- South Corning UMC
April 5th-Rev. Dr. Glen Kennedy-United Church of Painted Post
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FREE Scalloped Potato & Ham Dinner
WHEN: Saturday, March 18th, 2017
WHERE: Allentown UMC
Main St., Allentown, NY 14707
TIME: 4 pm-6 pm
Eat in
or take-outs available
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Mountain View District United Methodist Women invite you to
Day Apart
A Call to Community: Come and See
WHEN: Saturday, March 18th, 2017
WHERE: Arkport UMC
1 West Avenue, Arkport, NY 14807
TIME: 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Bring a Bagged Lunch.....dessert will be provided
DON'T FORGET to bring the following to MVD UMW events:
- EMPTY PILL BOTTLES
- SHOES
- UTICA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER ITEMS
- UNITED METHODIST COMMITTEE ON RELIEF (UMCOR) KITS -SCHOOL KITS ~ HEALTH KITS ~ SEWING KITS ~ BIRTHING KITS LAYETTE KITS ~ CLEANING BUCKETS
Snow Date, Saturday, March 25
SNOW CANCELATION PLAN - if weather forecast indicates inclement weather a decision will be made by 6 pm the night before a scheduled meeting. Host church and their representative will be called, if you planned to attend call one of these people: Elfie (607) 569-3594; Karen (607) 739-3141or Kim (607) 359-1559
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Biscuit & Gravy or Pancake Breakfast
WHEN: Saturday, March 18th, 2017
WHERE: Pine Valley UMC
located at the corner of Pine Valley Rd & State RT 14.
TIME: 8 am-11 am
Eat in or take-outs available
COST:
Adults-$5.00 Children under 12-$3.00
MENU: Pancakes, Sausage Gravy & biscuits, Eggs, Sausage, Juice, Coffee & more
CONTACT PERSON: Lou or Diane Bower at:(607) 426-6699
Benefit Kids Campership Fund.
All proceeds will assist youth with the cost of summer camping fees.
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SAFE SANCTUARIES®
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Grace United Methodist Church, Corning (Mountain View District)
Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries® Training
WHO: Individuals who have responsibility for the safety of children, youth, and vulnerable adults in the churches' ministries - pastors, those responsible for Christian education and youth group leaders.
This course is a prerequisite for Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries Training of Trainers.
WHEN: Saturday, April 1, 2017
9:00 a.m. -noon. Please arrive between 8:40 and 8:55 so we can begin on time.
WHERE: Grace United Methodist Church, 191 Bridge Street, Corning, NY 14830
Class size is limited to 40 participants with priority given to those also registering for the afternoon Training of Trainers.
PRE-REGISTER by March 22. Please contact Patti Gridley, Mountain View District Administrative Assistant, at 607-962-8047 or email
mountainviewdistrict@unyumc.org Information needed is name, church and email address. Link to handouts will be emailed prior to training for participants to print and bring.
There is no charge as Ministry Shares benevolences from local churches cover the expenses.
Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries® Training of Trainers
WHO: Individuals interested in facilitating Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries Training as part of their District training team and/or for their local church.
WHEN: Saturday, April 1, 2017
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Grace United Methodist Church, 191 Bridge Street, Corning, NY 14830
Lunch will be provided for those participating in both morning and afternoon sessions.
Registration is limited to 15 participants with those desiring to be a members of their District's training team having priority.
PRE-REQUESITE : Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries Training is a prerequisite for Training of Trainers. The 3-hour Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries Training course can be completed in the morning or at a previous time but must be the standard learning station format offered since Fall 2012 by a certified UNY Safe Sanctuaries trainer. This is non-negotiable.
Members of the District training team must be affirmed by their DS. This is your responsibility.
Advanced Lay Servant course credit is available.
There is no charge as Ministry Shares benevolences from local churches cover the expenses.
PRE-REGISTER FOR ONE OR BOTH COURSES
by March 22, 2017. Please contact Patti Gridley, Mountain View District Administrative Assistant, at 607-962-8047 or email
mountainviewdistrict@unyumc.org Information needed is name, church and email address.
QUESTIONS: Questions should be directed to Carol Barnes at
carolb@htva.net or 607-687-4793
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JOB OPENING at BETHANY VILLAGE
(to be part of the Pastoral Care Team)
There is a position open at Bethany Village to be a part of the Pastoral Care Team. The hours are very flexible, up to 25 hours a week paying about $21-$22 hours an hour. For more information Click here and look at the bottom under employment opportunities. Or call Rev. Mary Ann Bernard at 607-378-6701 Especially useful: strong interpersonal skills, experience leading small groups, a pastoral care foundation.
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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
Upper New York Conference
of The United Methodist Church
324 University Ave., 3rd Floor
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 424-7878
Toll-Free (855) 424-7878
Fax (315) 478-4869
The Resource Center Links
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