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Genesee Valley District
The District office will be CLOSED on Wednesday April 3rd- Betsy will be at the conference office for dCOM training.
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I am out of the office from March 18 to April 22.
If you have an emergency please contact Betsy and if necessary she can reach the DS on call.
DS Vonda
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CALENDAR EVENTS
Local Pastor Licensing School
May 5-11, 2019
Casowasco Camp & Retreat Center
158 Casowasco Drive, Moravia, NY 13118
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Calling all United Methodist Women in the Rochester region! GVD UMW Communion Breakfast - Saturday April 13, 2019
The reservation deadline is April 8th. All are invited; bring your daughter, granddaughters, neighbors, and friends!
Registration begins at 9:30am
Service starts promptly at 10:00am with Brunch to follow
Cost is $7.50
Locations :
Wesley UMC/Webster UMC; Hamlin UMC; Geneseo UMC
(see registration form below for more details)
Also, coming in May: "A Day Apart" which is being co-sponsoring with Niagara Falls District UMW. This very special day will be Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 9:30-3:00 at Batavia Frist UMC. The program is entitled "Health With a Twist - Caring for our Bodies, Minds and Spirits." It will be a full day of workshops, refreshments, lunch and other activities.
The cost is $20.00 to cover food, prayer beads, all materials and childcare. Reservation deadline for this event is April 26th.
Questions?
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Church Events
April 6, 2019
Geneseo United Methodist Church,
4520 Genesee Street (Route 63), Geneseo,
presents an ITALIAN PASTA BUFFET DINNER,
Saturday, April 6, 2019,
serving from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, with take-outs available
from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.
We're featuring lasagna with meat, and pasta with Alfredo or marinara sauce, with your choice of meatballs or sausage, greens 'n' beans or minestrone soup, tossed salad, and assorted desserts and beverages.
Tickets may be bought at the door, or in advance by calling (585) 243-3160.
Adults $10, Students $5, and Children 4 and under free. Take-outs are available.
The UM Women's Boutique tables, featurin
g hand-crafted items, will be in the hallway for your shopping pleasure. Seasonal items will be available along with annual favorites such as pot holders, placemats, table runners, baby blankets and our hand-made Raggedy Ann dolls
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April 10, 2019
Spaghetti Dinner at the United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summers Street, Livonia,
the second Wednesday of every month -
next one is April 10th.
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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April 13, 2019
Our next "Rise and Shine' Pancake Breakfast will be on Saturday April 13th, w
ith the proceeds supporting DreamBikes.
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 April 13th, in support of DreamBikes, refurbishing used bicycles and returning them to the community.
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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April 13, 2019
Easter Egg Hunt! for children & siblings with special needs.
Saturday, April 13, 2019
10:00am to 12:00pm
357-375 Fairport Road, East Rochester NY 14445
Perfect Spring weather: Front lawn of the East Rochester United Methodist Church & Family First Federal Credit Union
Muddy or rainy weather: Upper Level of the church
Who wants to find some Easter eggs filled with treasures and goodies? Everyone does!
Sometimes Easter egg hunts are challenging for children with different abilities or special needs. Some children run, while others may need to roll. Some children might need assistance if vision is a challenge. Some might move more slowly than others. Everyone needs a chance to have fun!
Families and children with special needs are welcome to attend and participate in this second annual event, hosted by the East Rochester UMC, Family First Federal credit Union, and Heritage Christian Services East Rochester Day Habililtation Program.
Ample parking is available at both the credit union and the church (upper and lower parking lots)
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April 13, 2019
Faith UMC will have an indoor garage sale on Saturday, April 13th, from 9 am to 3 pm.
Please stop in and see us at 174 Pinnacle Road; Rochester, NY 14623 and find your treasure.
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April 14, 2019
UPLIFT CELEBRATION
On Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019, at 10 am,
Covenant United Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Road,
will have an uplift celebration
"Raising Hope and Access for All" dedicating our
totally accessible building,
with an elevator to all 3 levels and new accessible
restrooms, including baby changing tables.
Following the service will be a reception.
Everyone is welcome.
Questions? Please call 456-1979
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April 20, 2019
Easter Dessert and Pie Sale:
Saturday, April 20th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm (or sold out) at Churchville United Methodist Church,
24 West Buffalo Street, Churchville, 14428.
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April 25, 2019
Stafford United Methodist Church, 6134 Main Road (Route 5), Stafford, NY 14143
Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, Thursday, April 25th,
take outs available 4:30 pm, serving 5:00 pm until sold out.
Menu: Chicken and Biscuits with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Cabbage Salad, Cranberry Sauce, Homemade Desserts and Beverages.
A copy of the flyer is attached.
If you have questions or need more information you may contact me at:
Jean Butzer
585-343-8353
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Genesee Valley District
of the Upper New York Conference
of the United Methodist Church
Pamela Braun, District Co-Lay Leader
Peter Lagueras, District Co-Lay Leader
Betsy O'Flynn, Adminstrative Assistant
Rev. Vonda Fossitt, District Superintendent
1050 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
Sorry - no fax available at this time
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