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Saturday September 9th
Please join in the Celebration of Life for George Aberle,
(husband of the Rev. Mary Martin) that will be held at the
Fairport UMC (located at 31 West Church Street, Fairport NY 14450) at 3:00pm on Saturday September 9 2017.
Clergy are asked to process wearing red stoles.
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 12:00-3:00pm
Clergy & Laity 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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From the desk of Bishop Mark J. Webb:
Flooding from Hurricane Harvey
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
As you are aware, Hurricane Harvey continues to cause tremendous devastation to the greater Houston area, forcing thousands to evacuate. When the waters subside, many people will return to discover their homes and businesses have been destroyed. Rebuilding will take weeks, months, even years. I know you have been keeping these people in your prayers; I ask you to continue. And I ask you to allow God to make you part of the answer to these prayers.
I have been in conversation with Bishop Scott Jones of the Texas Conference, and have reached out to Bishop Robert Schnase of the Rio Texas Conference assuring them of our prayers and to determine specific ways we can assist in the future, but right now there are two immediate material needs you and your congregation can meet:
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. Assemble Cleaning Kits (Flood Buckets) and bring these to the Mission Central Hub at the United Methodist Center.Click here for instructions.
In the future, Volunteers in Mission (VIM) will also be needed to help with the recovery. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) will let us know when teams can be sent.
When I see the images of flooded homes and distraught people, my heart breaks, but I am reminded of God's promise in Isaiah, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you," (Isaiah 42:3).
God does not abandon, but stands with us in the midst of the wreckage and will enable the people to recover. We are called and privileged to be part of God's presence and work in this. And so, I ask you to offer your prayers, your dollars, and your time.
Grace and peace,
Bishop Mark J. Webb
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NEW! Mens Retreat at Camp Casowasco (Sept 15/16) still has open slots.
Transportation is available. God is calling you to this.
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NEW! Spencerport UMC is seeking candidates for Choir Director Accompanist
Responsibilities include playing the organ for the weekly 10:30 AM Sunday Worship Service; conducting choir practice on Wednesday evenings at 7:00PM; selecting anthems; accompanying the choral anthems during worship.
Please contact Mike Schwartz at
msch1@frontiernet.net with your information and to schedule an interview.
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Shoe Boxes for Red Bird Mission
The Endwell United Methodist Church mission team is again coordinating the collection and delivery of shoeboxes for Red Bird Mission, located in Beverly, Kentucky. The Red Bird Missionary Conference is one of three missionary United Methodist conferences in the United States. It is the most comprehensive mission effort of the United Methodist Church, providing outreach and services that minister to the whole person (spiritual, physical, social and economic).
Last year our team drove two-26 foot trucks to the Red Bird Mission. Because of your generosity, one truck was filled with over 3,000 shoeboxes and the other with clothes, books, school and cleaning supplies. We have begun to collect shoeboxes with the goal of having everything ready by November 22, 2017. We plan on transporting all items the first week of December.
This year we are asking churches that want to participate in this project to help us by dropping off all filled shoeboxes to the following two locations: the Upper New York Conference Center at 7481 Henry Clay Blvd. in Liverpool or to the Endwell United Methodist Church located at 3301 Watson Blvd. in Endwell. Drop off dates will be November 1st-17th. If needed, arrangements can be made to have a pickup of items by contacting Dave Alexander at 607-743-8955 or by email to
Dalexander4@stny.rr.com
There are two different styles of shoe boxes: adult and children. All items should be put in clear plastic shoebox sized storage containers with lids. Please do not wrap the boxes.
Please include $1 for each shoebox in a separate envelope to help with shipping costs.
Items needed for the adult shoe boxes (please mark for a man or woman) include a comb/brush, shampoo, hand lotion, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, chap stick, full size bath soap, wash cloth, disposable razors, shaving cream, nail care supplies, mittens, scarf, hat, socks, and work gloves.
Items for the children's shoe boxes (please mark for a boy or girl) include two or three toy items, two or three school items, bar soap, children's toothbrush, children's toothpaste, shampoo, lotion, wash cloth, comb/brush, chap stick, mittens, hat, socks, and small flashlight.
Most of these items can be purchased at a local Dollar Store
Christian bookmarks, wrist bands, and other spiritual items are also appreciated.
There is also a great need for sheets and blankets for children beds
If any Church would like a power point presentation we can send you one or make a presentation to your group.
Blessings,
Dave Alexander, lay person
Endwell United Methodist Church
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Workshop on Religion and Current Issues
Both science and religion claim to be seeking truth, yet often they seem to be in opposition.
This workshop hosted by the Fairport United Methodist Church provides an opportunity for participants to learn about current concepts in evolution and about new worldviews that are emerging within the Christian tradition.
The goal of the workshop is to share information in an open and loving environment, not to argue for any particular point of view. The format of the workshop provides for a balance of presentations and discussion.
Workshop on Religion and Current Issues
Saturday, September 23, 2017
9 AM to 1:30 PM
Fairport United Methodist Church
31 W. Church Street, Fairport, NY
Evolution and Religious Doctrine:
Competing or Complementary World Views
Workshop Leaders: Dr. Carol Roote - Chair, Biology Department, Nazareth College
Reverend Chris Jewell - Pastor, Faith United Methodist Church,
Schenectady
Dr. Thomas Deever - Co- Lay Leader, Fairport United Methodist Church
Schedule:
8:30 - 9:00 AM
Coffee and Gathering
9:00 - 9:10 AM
Welcome and Workshop Overview
9:10 - 10:10 AM
Current Theory of Evolution: Presentation, Discussion
10:10 - 10:20 AM
Break
10:20 - 11:20 AM
Historical Religious Doctrine and Emerging Spirituality: Presentation, Discussion
11:20 - 11:30 AM
Break
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Response to Discussion Questions
12:00 - 12:30 PM
Light Lunch
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Panel Discussion on the Path Forward
- Child Care Provided
- No Cost but Donations to Support Workshop Appreciated
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Free Bibles looking for a new home
Honeoye Falls UMC has 22 copies of the Today's English Version Good News Bible that are free to any church that would like them.
Please contact the church office at 585-624-3387
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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
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