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E-News from the Valley! January 5, 2021
This is sent on Tuesday - Items you would like to see in the E-News should be submitted to the district office by the Friday before
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Click here to go to the Genesee Valley District website.

Please click on the following links:
 UNY Notes - these include notices From the Desk of Bishop Webb; Alerts; Announcements; Prayer requests; Death Notices;
Camp & Retreat info 
Weekly Digest - this will be sent every Wednesday. It will include a listing of all of the new information available.

This will help reduce the amount of e-news announcements coming to your computers.
District Office is open by appt only.
Call Betsy at 585-340-9525
EZRA IS OPEN!!!!

There are TWO new lines this year. The first is in Table 2 – Line 46b. This line is for churches who had received a PPPLoan. The line is specifically for the amount that was used/allocated for payroll expenses. 

The second line is on Table 3 – Line 54d. This line for churches who had applied and received a PPPLoan. This line IS NOT USED towards the calculation on Ministry Shares for 2022. 

Deadline is by February 15, 2021

Please remember, email me or call me with ANY questions!!! My email is ericawentworth@unyumc.org and my phone number (315) 898-2004

Thanks
Erica Wentworth
Finance Support Specialist
Upper New York Conference
Calendars of Events

Update on Safe Sanctuaries Training
First is for Trainers only - second is for open to all

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An update on the Conference Safe Sanctuaries Team FOR TRAINERS ONLY:

2 training opportunities:
Zoom Curriculum Review - 9 AM to 1 PM Saturday, Jan. 16

In this time of Covid-19 and social distancing, the Safe Sanctuaries Conference Team is not recommending any in-person Safe Sanctuaries trainings. This is to keep safe those who would be together for a long period of time. We ask that people be patient. Recertification letters have gone out to the trainers. In this second test training, we will test the curriculum that has been reformatted for a virtual training via zoom. Please watch your email for the link and the updated materials. If you have questions, send an email to: Safesanctuaries@unyumc.org 
 
How to deliver SS Curriculum via Zoom - 9 AM to 11 AM Saturday, Jan. 30

There are breakout rooms, icons, and a chat feature on Zoom that will help with the training. The curriculum has been reformatted to accommodate virtual training using no props. These zoom tools will be covered. Please watch your email for the link. We will also answer questions or concerns. If you have questions, send an email to: Safesanctuaries@unyumc.org

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Safe Sanctuaries ZOOM training to be held 
The standard Safe Sanctuaries training will be held from 9 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday, Feb. 13. This will be held via ZOOM.
 
The training will follow the reformatted ZOOM curriculum developed by the Upper New York Annual Conference Safe Sanctuaries Team, educating those involved in ministries who work with children and vulnerable adults on risks and prevention strategies related to abuse. 
 
The training will be facilitated by Safe Sanctuaries Committee co-Chairs Arlene Schmidt and Pastor Christine Mitchell.
 
Click on the link to register: https://uny-ss-3hr-basic.eventbrite.com
 
If there are any questions please contact one of the co-chairs of the committee at safesanctuaries@unyumc.org 
 
For more information on Safe Sanctuaries, and on background checks, 
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Ministry Share Deadline Date for 2020 will be Monday, January 11, 2021. After that date, any payments received for 2020 will be reflected in 2021 listed as Prior Year Ministry Share Payments on your monthly statement.
Statistics for 2020- The Ezra site will be opened Friday, January 1, 2021 to enter the church statistical data.
The 2020 Statistical data will be due by
Monday, February 15, 2021.

Local Church Audit – The 2020 annual audit of your church financial records are due to the District Superintendents on Monday, March 15, 2021, no later. 
Genesee Valley District
of the Upper New York Conference 
of the United Methodist Church 

Peter Lagueras, District Lay Leader
Rev. Ted Anderson & Rev. David Underwood, District Associates
 
Betsy O'Flynn, District Adminstrative Assistant
Rev. Vonda J. Fossitt, District Superintendent
 
MAILING: 1050 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
PHYSICAL: 1040 East Ave, 2nd Floor, Rochester, NY 14607