Events In & Around the Mountain View District
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Newsletter Changes for the Summer
This Newsletter
Events In and Around the Mountain View District
will be sent out on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month.
7/1/19
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Local Churches & Pastors to Pray for This Week
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Catlin UMC & Their Lay Leadership
Caton UMC & Michaela St.Marie
Chemung & Wilawana UMC's & Chuck Carver, CLM
Cohocton & N. Cohocton UMC's & Pastor Cathy Fox
Corning First UMC & Pastor Connie Seifert
7/15/19
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Wesley Course of Study Extension School
to have satellite location in Liverpool
The Wesley Course of Study Extension School, Buffalo will be permanently closing on May 6, 2019. A satellite school will now be offered at the Upper New York Conference United Methodist Center in Liverpool.
Click here
for more information, including admission requirements and local pastor responsibilities.
5/20/19
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ATTENTION! All Course of Study Students
The
deadline to register for the
Fall Weekend of the
Upper New York Satellite
School - Friday, September 20 - will be here before you know it.
Please remember that once you complete the registration form it has
two "stops" to make before it can be sent to Wesley Seminary:
1. The District office; once Nancy signs the form, we mail it to
2. The COS Registrar; once Betsy O'Flynn signs it, she sends it to Wesley.
Please do not send the registration form directly to Wesley; you cannot be registered for a class without the required signatures. Please send your registration form and 1 stamped envelopes (I have pre-addressed labels already made for Betsy) to the District office as far in advance as possible to ensure that you meet the September 20 deadline for Fall Weekend classes.
7/15/19
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Bishop's Retreat in Rochester - Oct. 22-24, 2019
The 2019 Bishop's Retreat is October 22-24, 2019 at the RIT Inn and Conference Center in Rochester, NY. The theme is, “Biblical Risk Takers” and the keynote speaker is the Rev. Grace Imathiu. For more information such as keynote speaker, schedule, and workshop information, please click the link below!
6/24/19
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Does your church have a change in worship time
for the Summer?
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As summer is approaching, many churches have "summer worship times" that are different than their "regular worship times". Please have someone from your church check the Conference website to see if your worship times are correct. You may also want to make sure that other information for your church is correct there as well.
Click here
for the church directory on the website.
If you need changes made to the directory please contact the District office with the changes.
6/24/19
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
If your church is having VBS this summer.....please send your information to the District office and it will be advertised in the
Local Newsletter. Please send the following
information
PLEASE REMEMBER that this Newsletter starting July 1 will be sent out on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month so, make sure you get the information sent to the District office accordingly.
TITLE: Title of VBS Program
WHEN: Dates that it is being held
WHERE:Church Name and address
TIME: Time frame of the event
HOW to REGISTER: Is there preregistration or can they register the day of
CONTACT #: for more info
BLURB: tell a little about the program if you desire. Not necessary unless you want it.
6/24/19
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Transforming Church Conflict
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A 2-Retreat Series on Transforming Conflict for United Methodist Clergy and Servant Leaders
of the Upper New York Conference. Western Series at Camp Asbury – Sponsored by the
Mountain View District, Rev. Nancy Adams, DS:
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Session One - September 18 & 19, 2019 (W/Th)*
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Session Two- October 10 & 11, 2019 (W/Th)
Content:
The first session
introduces Transformative Conflict Theory, spiritual practices to ground participants in the face of conflict, and skills & strategies for responding to conflict.
The second session
reviews the theory and skills in session #1, then introduces new concepts and skills used to facilitate participation in the heated church meeting.
Methodology includes
lecture, individual reflection, discussion, concept & skill development exercises, & role plays.
COST:
Western: Early Registration-$626 After August- 15- $676
You
must attend both sessions
in Sept. & Oct.
The district has some subsidies to offer to help encourage people to register. Contact your DS for more information.
The online registration will be soon. A separate email blast will be sent out when it's ready.
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New York State Mandated Sexual Harassment Policy & Prevention Training for All Employers.......
This means churches too
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Everyone: Please read this notice
New York State has mandated Sexual Harassment Policies and Sexual Harassment Prevention training for all employers.
This means churches too.
If your church has any of the following as staff:
Deacon
Pastor/lay pastor
Choir Director
Organist
Custodian
Child Care Worker
Church Nursery School Teacher
Sexton
Praise Band
or any others hired by your church,
then New York State is requiring your church as the employer to provide them with a Sexual Harassment Policy and Sexual Harassment Prevention
training by Oct. 9, 2019. This is not optional. Everyone must comply. Please make sure your church SPRC and employees are aware of
7/15/19
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BBQ & Bake Sale at Hammondsport UMC
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UMW Bake Sale
WHEN:
Saturday, July 20th, 2019
WHERE:
Hammondsport First
UMC
35 Lake St.
Hammondsport, NY 14840
TIME:
11:30am til Food is gone
7/15/19
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Trustees' BBQ
WHEN:
Saturday, July 20th, 2019
WHERE:
Hammondsport First
UMC
35 Lake St.
Hammondsport, NY 14840
TIME:
11:30am til Food is gone
7/15/19
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Tending the Soul
Tending the Soul is a program designed to train individuals in Missional Spiritual Direction and Congregational Formation. The two-year training program offers learning and formational experiences in classroom and small group settings. Along with one-on-one soul care in a more formal spiritual direction setting, this training moves participants toward a posture of spiritual direction within the wider context of the neighborhood of one’s work, travel, and life in community. The program will be held at Sky Lake Camp and Retreat Center and will begin in
November 2019.
Click here for the brochure with more detail about the program
7/15/19
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Registration for
Leadership Institute 2019, held at
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection September 25-27, is now open.
The format and focus for this year’s conference are aimed at preparing you, as leaders in the United Methodist Church, to navigate and lead your congregations and annual conferences for the future, in response to events taking place in the denomination at this time. This will be the most important gathering this fall for United Methodists as we, together, help shape the future.
As mentioned in Adam Hamilton’s email dated 6/18, we hope to maximize the number of churches joining us for Leadership Institute. For that reason,
registration is limited to two people from each church (1 clergy/1 laity, 2 clergy or 2 laity).
Conference, episcopal and agency staff, campus ministry, extension ministry and other denominational leaders are also invited to register.
For those of you who are not United Methodist, this will be a sabbatical from our normal format and focus. Plan to join us in 2020, when we’ll return to our ecumenical format of leadership development and providing practical ministry tools and ideas.
Episcopal Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, the leader of the Episcopal Church and the man who touched millions when he preached at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding, has been named as a
keynote speaker for 2020.
The conference also offers
Pre-Institutes Sessions on
Wednesday, September 25, led by guest presenters digging deep into topics such as: church growth, stewardship, transitions, call to ministry, difficult conversations and self-care all through the lens of leading through the current divisions within the denomination.
Details and registration can be found at
li.cor.org. Super Early Bird prices are offered through August 2. Check the
Travel Information section for hotel options. Register today for the best rates and availability. Questions? Contact
sharechurchconferences@cor.org or 913-232-4157 or 913-232-4139.
7/15/19
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North Cohocton UMC - To Mars & Beyond VBS
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WHEN:Mon. July 22–Fri. July 26
WHERE:
North Cohocton
UMC
10 University Rd., N. Cohocton, NY 14808
TIME:
Evenings 6:00–8:00 pm
REGISTRATION:
No need for prior registration
7/15/19
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Roar VBS at Hammondsport First UMC
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WHEN: Mon. Aug. 12- Fri. Aug. 16
WHERE:
35 Lake St.
Hammondsport ,NY 14840
TIME:
9:00 am-12:30 pm
AGES:
4 yrs.old through 6th grade
GENERAL INFO:
Children, 4 years old through 6
th grade, are invited to join this transforming experience! Each day kids will discover one important Bible truth about God.
To bring these Bible truths to life the kids will rotate through four main stations.
At
Wild Bible Adventures the Bible stories are acted out giving the kids a truly wild experience. At
Imagination Station, kids will learn their Bible truths through science experiments and crafts.
Stampede Sports are packed with interactive games. And
Crew Meetings are set aside for kids to talk about the Bible stories, what they mean to them, and how they apply to our lives. There’s also a snack time where even the food is creatively bringing home the day’s Bible point.
Life is Wild; God is Good!!!
Registration forms available at the church and at the office
7/15/19
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15th Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Campbell UMC Men's Group
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WHEN: Saturday, August 17, 2019
WHERE: Indian Hills Golf Club
1959 Indian Hills Rd.
Painted Post, NY 14870
TIME: 9:30 am Registration & Check in
10:00 am Nine-hole Tournament begins (shotgun format)
COST: $45.00 per player
CONTACTS: Dan Stark (607) 776-6564 or
Russ Youngs (607) 583-2838
GENERAL INFO:What all is included is your green fees, cart, meal (soft drinks included with meal, other beverages may be purchased at club house), closest to the hole & longest drive contests and gift item. You can put together a team of four or we can place you on a team.
Max 18 teams- 1st Come basis, so enter early!!
Registrations due by August 10th.
Click here for registration form
7/15/19
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VBS's In the Mountain View District
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Roar VBS at First United Methodist Church-Horseheads
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WHEN: Mon. July 15- Fri. July 19
WHERE:
1034 W. Broad St.
Horseheads,NY 14845
TIME:
9:30-11:30 am
AGES:
3 through 6th grades
7th -12th grades
Amber Dildine-607-857-8478
GENERAL INFO:
Children, ages 3 through 6th grade are offered a variety of activities, while 7th through 12th graders will engage in supervised community service programs through our Service Squad.
Registration forms available at the church.
6/27/19
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To Mars & Beyond VBS at Campbell UMC
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WHEN:Monday July 15–Friday July 19
WHERE: 8516 Main Street
Campbell, NY 14821
TIME:
Evenings 6:00–8:00 pm
AGES:
4–12
GENERAL INFO: Register on line or in person
(Campbell United Methodist Church)
Five evenings of FREE fun – crafts, games, music and more!
Friday night will include movie and a dish to pass meal for the whole family
7/1/19
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To Mars & Beyond VBS at UMC of Hornell
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WHEN:Sun. July 14–Thurs July 18
WHERE:
United Methodist Church of Hornell
7528 North Main St. Ext. Hornell, NY
TIME:
Evenings 6:00–8:30 pm
AGES:
4–12 & 13-17-Work teams in community
CONTACT:
607-
324-2640
GENERAL INFO:
Five evenings of FREE fun–crafts, games, music & more!
REGISTRATION:
Here is the
Link
from facebook
for registration
Register with the link on our Facebook page
(United Methodist Church of Hornell)
6/17/19
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LOCAL EVENTS IN & AROUND the DISTRICT
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Disciple I is being offered through
ZOOM, which means anyone can join from anywhere so long as you have a good internet connection.
6/12/19
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EQUALIZATION MEMBERS RE-IMBURSEMENT FOR HOUSING FORM
Deadline for Housing Reimbursement is
Monday July 22, 2019. The form must be postmarked
on or before Monday July 15, 2019 or received at the conference office by 4pm on July 22, 2019.
You have approx. 6 weeks after this year's Annual Conference closes to send your receipt in for reimbursement so there will be NO exceptions made this year.
6/12/19
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Church Pews Available
Pennsylvania Ave. UMC is starting dome renovations in their sanctuary in June. Anyone interested in taking any of the pews should call the church office at 607-733-4485 or email the office at
5/28/19
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Learn More About Your Community through Mission Insite
Church leaders and pastors across our district recently have updated their online Church Profile. Did you know that the Upper New York Conference also offers all churches access to a free tool that provides important information about the communities where they are located?
Mission Insite is a web-based demographics provider for local church use. In planning ministry, it is important to know the context. Mission Insite provides demographic data that is updated on a regular basis. The reports are user-friendly to the novice or experienced demographer.
In order to access the website you will need to register your local church. The links below provide instruction for you to register and establish user name and password for your local church.
4/29/19
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Rev. Nancy Adams
District Superintendent
Patti Gridley
District Administrative Assistant
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Mountain View District Office
PO Box 706
Bath, NY 14810
(Our Location Address) 35 Wilkes Ave., Suite 101
Bath, NY 14810
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DO NOT FOLLOW US on Twitter or Instagram.
We DO have a Facebook Page!
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