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CALENDAR EVENTS
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Fall Pastors' Meeting
Asbury First UMC
1:00 - 3:00pm
Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - Thursday, October 25, 2018
Bishop's Retreat
Genesee Grande, Syracuse
The registration deadline cut off is September 28th
**SAVE THE DATE**
informed to transform 10!
GVD Leadership Training Day
Holy Boldness -
Boldly Living Our Faith
Saturday, February 2, 2019
Asbury First UMC
9:00am - 3:30pm
Please let the district office know of any workshops you would like to see offered this year.
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Church Events
September 12, 2018
Soup-to-Go Sale at the Adams basin UMC returns!
Second Wednesdays except in December. The first is Wednesday September 12th from 4:30-5:30pm.
The church is located at
4296 Canal Rd, Spencerport NY 14559.
Take out only! Order from your car!
Choices include:
Beans and Greens; Broccoli Cheddar; Sausage Vegetable; Turkey Chili; Barley Lentil (Vegan)
Cost is $10/qt or $6/pt (includes bread)
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September 12, 2018
Country & Blue Grass Jam! Wednesday, September 12
Join us at E. Bloomfield United Methodist Church 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!
Thanksgiving dinner - $10, children 5-12: $5, under 5 free.
Email
[email protected]
for more info.
2 Park Place at the corner of Rts. 5 & 20.
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September 15, 2018
West Sparta United Methodist Church
Scalloped Potato and Ham Dinner
Sept. 15th. 4PM till gone. Take outs available
$8 Adults. $6 Kids under 12 years
Tickets at the door.
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, Roll, Green Beans,
Applesauce, and a brownie
The church is located at 4287 Redmond Rd (near Green) in Dansville, NY 14437
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September 15, 2018
Roast Beef on Weck or Pulled Pork Drive-Thru!
LeRoy United Methodist Church will be hosting a
Drive-thru Dinner Fundraiser on
Saturday, September 15th from 3:00 pm till sold out
featuring your choice of Either Roast Beef on Weck,
OR Pulled Pork or Kaiser Roll.
Your meal will also include Salt Potatoes and Baked Beans.
All this for only $8 per meal!
Just pull up to the lawn along the Trigon Park parking lot,
and we will handle the rest.
We are located at 10 Trigon Park in the Village of LeRoy.
For more information, please call 585-768-8980 after 12:30 pm, or leave a voice message at any time & your call
will be returned ASAP.
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September 15, 2018
21st Annual Ionia Fall Festival, Saturday, September 15th,
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 15th 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 the Chow Hut serves hot dogs, burgers and more 10:00-4:30
All day long: Cake & Dessert Wheel; Coin Toss; Historical & Other Displays; Games; Hayrides to the Wolk Observatory; Helimission's helicopter, Vendors & Crafters; Scout Demonstrations; & much, much more.
Come for a fun fall day in the country!
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September 20 - 21, 2018
Fishing Tips featuring John Pentland
An Event for Faith Leaders
Church decline is not inevitable. True, it is the experience of many mainline congregations, but there are many churches that are bucking the trends - so to speak.
Thursday, September 20th - 7:00pm
The public is invited to a FREE community presentation
about the importance and the qualities of strong and
vital leadership.
Friday, September 21st - 9:30am - 2:00pm
Leadership Workshop - $50.00 includes lunch
To register for either event, call the Rochester Genesee region Office at 585-473-3200.
The Clover Center for Arts and Spirituality
1100 Clover Street
Rochester, NY
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September 21, 2018
Wesley UMC Sept 21 2018 free potatoes available for the people of our community. Please reserve some of
40,000 pounds of new potatoes being delivered to
Wesley UMC 2009 Dewey Ave Rochester.
The new potatoes are available in 50 pound bags or by the pickup trunk load, Pastor Dan Carr got over 20 bags in
his van last year.
We gave out 5000 pounds last year and where able to bless hundreds. This year our goal is to bless thousands.
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September 27, 2018
Stafford United Methodist Church, 6134 Main Road (Route 5) Stafford, NY 14143
Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, Thursday, September 27th, take outs available 4:30 pm, serving 5:00 pm until sold out.
Menu: Chicken and Biscuits with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Cranberry Sauce, Cabbage Salad, Homemade Desserts and Beverages.
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September 29-30, 2018
Seneca United Methodist Church
Rochester, NY
88th Church Anniversary Weekend and "Soft-Launch" Celebration featuring THE OFFER
Seneca's new 4-year Strategic Growth Plan
On the weekend of September 29-30, 2018 Seneca will be celebrating her 88th anniversary. In conjunction with the anniversary, the church is celebrating the first of two
major launches on their new ministry plan and strategic growth innovation.
Join us on Saturday September 29th from 5 PM-9 PM with our annual Bluegrass Jam Festival and Dinner.
Freewill offering.
On Sunday September 30, at 10:30 AM is our anniversary worship celebration featuring the return of the Rev. Dr. William J. Pegg, Seneca's former pastor.
An exciting day filled for the entire family with a petting zoo, balloons, face-painting and at noon a community brunch with invited guests and friends.
Pray for us at Seneca Church!
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October 6, 2018
The United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summers St in Livonia, will host its annual Turkey Dinner on Saturday, October 6. 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.
Thanks!
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October 6, 2018
Henrietta Faith UMC is hosting a Chicken Barbeque
and Baked Goods Sale
12:30pm until sold out
Carry out or dine in
Dinner includes: 1/2 chicken; baked potato; coleslaw; roll
Cost is $10.00/meal
The church is located at 174 Pinnacle Road, Henrietta NY
and is handicapped accessible.
For more information please call 585-334-1180
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Genesee Valley District
of the Upper New York Conference
of the United Methodist Church
TBA 9/20/18, District Co-Lay Leader
TBA 9/20/18, District Co-Lay Leader
Betsy O'Flynn, Adminstrative Assistant
Rev. Vonda Fossitt, District Superintendent
1050 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
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