E-News from the Valley! April 26, 2022
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This newsletter is sent out twice a month. Next issue is May 10th.
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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.
Please refer to the bottom of this E-News for helpful Links for churches to use.
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Genesee Valley District Office Open By Appointment
Office visits are still by appointment.
Office is open: Mon.-Thurs.
To set up a time to visit you may call the office at 585-340-9525
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When mailing items to the office PLEASE use the information listed below. Mail is being delayed because churches are using a combination of the physical and mailing information.
Please only use what is listed below.
Genesee Valley District Office
PO Box 23206
Rochester, NY 14692
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NEW! Thoughts from our District Associate:
Friends,
Easter…. It was just a few days ago and we are still in that season. We proclaimed that Jesus is Risen! Songs of resurrection were sung; the holy story of the empty tomb was read, and that Good News was proclaimed. I remember the church I grew up in ethe Easter Anthem was predictable as yearly Every Morning Is Easter Morning (Donald Marsh and Richard Avery) was sung.
The message is in the title. Resurrection is an everyday celebration and yet as I sat in my blue recliner in our family room watching TV, I saw images of the war in Ukraine with the suffering and pain of the guiltless. I hear and see the evidence of systemic prejudice. There is the uncertainty of Covid and whether to mask or not to mask. Our own United Methodist Church is challenged by the LGBTQ+ decisions with delays and seemingly more delays. The anxiety in our world is almost palpable and yet somehow, Every Morning is Easter Morning.
And so, I sat in that blue recliner pondering where I might get a glimpse of that every day resurrection message and I looked out of the window. It seems remarkably simple and certainly is not very sophisticated, but I saw the new shoots of leaves beginning to sprout on the trees. The regular cycle of nature reminded me of birth and rebirth, of resurrection and life. Even more in the last few days I have heard people share their story of faith in the risen Christ.
I guess every morning is Easter Morning if we look for it and if we live it. And I thank God for my blue reclining chair and the leaves sprouting on the trees. Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen Indeed!
Blessings,
David M Underwood
District Associate
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NEW! Mark your Calendars
Save the Dates!!
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Right Start Workshop - Option #1
(For Full Time Clergy moving to new appointment, retirement
or extension Ministry)
Farmington UMC
10:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Transition Workshop
Henrietta: Faith UMC
7:00- 9:00pm
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Right Start Workshop - Option #2
(For Full Time Clergy moving to new appointment, retirement
or extension Ministry)
UNY Conference Center
10:00am - 12:00pm
The Lakes Region Spring Gathering for Clergy
Wed June 8th at Camp Asbury
Thurs June 9th at Camp Casowasco
10:00am - 3:00pm
rsvp to your district office by May 27th
Fall Pastors Meeting
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
11:00am - 2:00pm
Lunch will be provided
Saturday, October 29th; November 5th; & November 12, 2022
Small Group Church Conferences
More info to come
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THE UPPER NEW YORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE
UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH
(formerly United Methodist Women)
MISSION PROJECTS COMMITTEE
It is the desire of the Upper New York Conference United Women in Faith to offer grants to
non-profit community and faith-based organizations that follow the teachings of Jesus Christ
and address the needs of women, children and youth within the boundaries of our conference.
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NEW! UNY Has Job Openings
A new job opening has been posted to the website for a full-time seasonal Food Service Manager for Skye Farm Camp and Retreat Center. If you have any referrals for this position, please ask candidates to apply online through our website. Please contact me with any questions. Thank you.
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Skye Farm is looking for a part time Maintenance Assistant
A new job opening has been posted to the UNY website for a part-time year round Maintenance Assistant at Skye Farm Camp and Retreat Center. If you have any referrals for this position, please ask candidates to apply online through our website.
Thank you.
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Finger Lakes District Office Administrative Assistant
A new job opening has been posted to the website for a part-time
District Administrative Assistant for Finger Lakes District.
If you have any referrals for this position, please ask candidates to apply online through our website. Please contact me with any questions.
Thank you
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Tracy Rickett, PHR, SHRM-CP, CCWS
Human Resources Generalist
Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church
7481 Henry Clay Blvd.
Liverpool, NY 13088
Direct Line: (315) 898-2017
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ATTN: CHURCHES
If you are considering…
Buying or selling a church building, a parsonage or other church property, including land, or
Undertaking major renovations to existing properties, or
Building a new church, parsonage, education building
or an addition to an existing building,
There are certain procedures that must be followed.
The Book of Discipline - Chapter Six - Church Property
(page 733 in the 2016 version)
describes in detail the requirements that must be met in
order to do these things.
The Genesee Valley District Board of Church Location and Building
is available to help you with these matters.
Please contact Wayne Turnblom, Chair for guidance:
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Genesee Valley District
of the Upper New York Conference
of the United Methodist Church
Peter Lagueras, District Lay Leader
Rev. David Underwood, District Associate
Betsy O'Flynn, District Administrative Assistant
Rev. Ted Anderson, Interim District Superintendent
Rev. Vonda J. Fossitt, District Superintendent
MAILING: PO Box 23206, Rochester, NY 14692
PHYSICAL: 30 Office Park Way, Pittsford, NY 14534
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