E-News from the Valley! Church Events! June 4, 2018
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CALENDAR EVENTS

Thursday, June 21, 2018
Praise & Worship
Hamlin UMC
7:00pm
Genesee Valley District Lay Servant Ministries
Sponsored by 2018 Certified Lay Servant Students present

Come As You Are - Worship with Us

All are welcomed to celebrate the joy of Jesus
Invite your family and friends
God Loves YOU for who YOU are
BBQ immediately following worship

Saturday, June 9, 2018
at 4:00pm
Host Church: Hemlock UMC
4616 Main Street
Hemlock NY 14466
Pastor Matthew Finch

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Upper New York Conference - 
Safe Sanctuaries® Team
 
SAFE SANCTUARIES® TRAINING
Wednesday, June 20, 2018   9:00 a.m.-noon
Upper New York United Methodist Center
 
WHO:  Individuals with responsibility for the safety of children, youth, and vulnerable adults in the churches' ministries such as pastors, those responsible for Christian education, and youth group leaders. 
Upper New York staff members with interest or responsibilities related to Safe Sanctuaries.
(This course is a prerequisite for Upper NY's Safe Sanctuaries Training of Trainers which is offered several time a year at various location around 
Upper New York)
 
WHEN: Wednesday, June 20 9:00 a.m.-noon
            Please arrive between 8:40 and 8:55 so we 
can begin on time.
WHERE: United Methodist Center, 
7481 Henry Clay Blvd, Liverpool, N.Y. 13088
                        Meeting Room B

PRE-REGISTER by June 13. Use this link to register using an on-line form: Click here for registration
 
If unable to use on-line form, please register by contacting Carol Barnes, carolb@htva.net or 607-687-4793
A link to handouts will be emailed prior to training for participants to print and bring.
 
QUESTIONS:Questions about the course should be directed to Carol Barnes at carolb@htva.net or 607-687-4793.

There is no charge as Ministry Shares benevolences from local churches cover the expenses.

NEW! Certified Lay Minister Class   
Niagara Frontier District Lay Leader, Jessica White, and 
Rev. Karen Grinnell will lead a Certified Lay Minister (CLM) class on six consecutive Sunday afternoons 
(June 24 -July 29) from 1-5pm. 
The classes will be held at the Indian Falls UMC, 
7908 Alleghany Rd., Corfu, NY, 14036.  
Please contact Jessica (jdgirl25@yahoo.com) or 
Pastor Karen (karen.grinnell@gmail.com) for details and to register for the class. Participants should have already taken the Basic Lay Servant class (20 hours).
Church Events 
June 16, 2018
INDOOR GARAGE SALE. Faith United Methodist Church,  
174 Pinnacle Road, Rochester, NY.  
Saturday, June 16, from 9am to 3pm. 
Come find your treasure! 
All proceeds go to church ministry.
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June 13, 2018
Country & Blue Grass Jam!
Join us at E. Bloomfield United Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 13 for great music and food from 3-7pm! There will be lots of musicians, awesome music, excellent food and tons of fellowship! 
All are welcome! Music-free! 
Meal - $7, children 5-12: $5, under 5 free. 
Email ebumc@frontiernet.net for more info. 
The church is located at 2 Park Place; corner of Rts. 5 & 20.
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June 9, 2018
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the United Church of Pittsford.  This popular event is held on the second Saturday of each month from October through June, 
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM, with the proceeds being donated to a different local charity each month.  
The next breakfast is on June 9th, in support of RAIHN (Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network).  
This will be the last breakfast until October 13th.
Pancakes, sausage links and scrambled eggs will be served with maple syrup, whipped cream and blueberry toppings - all for $5.00 per person.
The United Church of Pittsford is at 123 South Main Street at the intersection with Sunset Blvd. 
For further details call (585) 586-6870.
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June 13, 2018
United Methodist Church of Webster 
[169 E Main St, Webster, NY] is hosting a live music event, 
"The Brothers McClurg" on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 7:00 PM. 
FREE ADMISSION, Family Friendly.  
We are accessible to persons with disabilities. 
The Bothers McClurg is an American  Christian music  brother duo from  Buffalo, New Yor k. Brothers McClurg's legacy of music and ministry spans three generations and has a rich heritage of serving the local church. What started out as two bands fronted by brothers Anthony and Chris Hoisington, has turned into a group of Christian brothers who share a desire to see lives changed through worship. The band's mission is to carry Jesus' message of life, hope and forgiveness to a cities that have been told they're dead, hopeless and forgotten. 
For more information about the Brothers McClurg, visit their website at: http://brothersmcclurg.com/ , or go to their FB site, cd's available on Amazon.com.

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June 13, 2018
Spaghetti Dinner at the United Methodist Church 
of Livonia, 21 Summers Street, Livonia, 
the second Wednesday of every month - 
next one is June13th.  
Spaghetti, meatballs, salad, garlic bread and finger food desserts.  Gluten free pasta available too.  
Adults $7; children 10 years and under $3. 
 Serving 5:00-7:00 pm 
 We hope you can join us for dinner!
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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 Fossitt, District Superintendent

1100 South Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14620