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E-News from the Valley! Church Events! October 4, 2021
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NEW! District Office has a New Mailing Address NEW!
Please update your contact information for the district office.
Our new mailing address is:

Genesee Valley District Office
PO Box 23206
Rochester, NY 14692
SAVE THE DATE!!
GVD Fall Pastors Meeting
October 14, 2021
1:00 - 3:00pm
Via Zoom
Link to follow closer to date
Aldersgate UMC Administrative Assistant for Church Office Opening

A church administrative assistant attends to the many different office and administrative duties of the church. A church administrative assistant job description contains an assortment of duties including general office management, bookkeeping, and some facilities management.
Position Description
Church administrative assistants serve beneath the church leaders and pastor, attending to the general running of the church office and addressing the church’s short and long term business dealings.

Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree recommended.
  • At least two years clerical or administrative experience

Requirements:
  • Must be able to handle light bookkeeping.
  • Must be comfortable working with technology, able to maintain the website and work with general data processing duties.
  • Must be comfortable with a wide range of individuals, able to work and comfort those from all walks of life.

Please send resume and letter of interest to 
ATN: SPRC
Genesee Valley District United Methodist Women
2021 Annual Meeting

Saturday, October 9, 2021
9:30 AM – Registration
10:00 AM - to 1:00 PM   Meeting / Lunch
 
PENFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1795 Baird Road, Penfield, NY 14526
~ PROGRAM: “Mothers and Babies” ~
Paula Belemjian, President, Margaret House
Maria Wehrle, Program Director, Mothers in Need of Others
Come enjoy an Inspirational time of Fellowship, Worship,
Speakers, Business and Awards, Luncheon, Reading Program Resources and more. 
Please make a reservation by October 1st, by contacting:  
 Jean Kirk, Penfield UMW Treasurer,
41 Captiva Crossing, Fairport,  
E-Mail: kirk41@twc.com Phone 585-364-0042   
Include name and Unit, # persons coming
and $10.00 Fee each
with checks made out to Penfield UMW.
The following donations can be brought to support these agencies:
Margaret House: Kitchen garbage bags, clorox wipes, toilet paper, automatic dishwashing pods, burp clothes
MINO: Diapers (preemie, newborn, 5/6), baby wipes, nursing pads, cleaning supplies or feminine hygiene items

Please note that due to the most recent CDC Guidelines for COVID health and safety purposes,
 for our gathering, we ask that everyone wear a mask.
 
JOB OPENING AT BERGEN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
WANTED: DIRECTOR OF “THE UNDERGROUND” YOUTH MINISTRY:

This is a part-time (15 hours/week) position which oversees the “Underground” after school program for youth grades 6 -12. The “Underground” provides a safe, positive place where young people can grow as members of our community through being encouraged in school and work activities, building positive relationships with peers and adults, and being given the opportunity to find a pathway to the Christian faith through a local church. Applicants should be at least 22 years of age. This is a 10-month position.
 
Please contact the church for a detailed job description(s) at 585-494-1312 or visit our website at: www.bergenumc.org/positions  
Upcoming Church Events
October 7 - 9, 2021
Aldersgate UMC (4115 Dewey Avenue, Greece)
is having a Rummage Sale
on October 7, 8 & 9
from 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
on Thursday and Friday
and 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Saturday. 
Come and see what goodies we have for sale and
get some baked goods also. 
Hope to see you there!!
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October 13, 2021
Take-out Spaghetti Dinner at the
United Methodist Church of Livonia,
21 Summer St, Livonia
on Wednesday, October 13,
4:30-6:00PM (or until sold out).
Spaghetti, sauce, meatballs, undressed salad, and garlic bread. Donations accepted.
Please follow signs in church parking lot for
drive-through instructions.
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October 15, 2021
Chicken Barbecue
Friday, October 15
Take Out Only 
3:30 - Until sold out
 
Elmgrove UMC
1500 Spencerport Rd. 
Rochester NY 14606
585-247-4973
 
Dinner includes: 
Half-chicken, salt potatoes,
applesauce, roll & butter and dessert
Price: $10.00 
 
During the preparation and serving, 
we will be following all CDC/NYS guidelines
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October 16, 2021
Chicken & Biscuit Dinner,
Saturday, October 16th
4:30 – 6:30 PM. Drive-Thru only.  
held at the Ionia United Methodist Church,
2120 Elton Rd.,
just off Route 64 and Routes 5&20.  
Cost is $12. 
A delicious, full dinner & a cupcake 
For more information, call 585-657-6984
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October 23, 2021
The United Methodist Church of Livonia,
21 Summers St, Livonia,
will offer its annual Turkey Dinner, 
TAKE OUT ONLY, 
on Saturday, October 23, 2021,
from 2-7 PM (or until sold out). 
The menu will feature turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes,
gravy, squash and dessert.
Cost is Adult dinner $10, Child dinner $6. 
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October 29-30, 2021
Dr. Ben Witherington- in person, seminar on October 29 – 30, 2021.
Hosted by: The United Methodist Church of Webster
169 E Main St. Webster, NY 14580

“Ben Witherington, like Ray Vander Laan, believes that the Bible is more fully understood when you know the land and the culture and will bring us a weekend filled with his expertise on the Holy Land and scripture. Ben has written over 40 books, appeared on numerous television shows and in several documentaries.”
 
Note: Ray Vander Laan had to cancel his seminar at our church and all other travels due to an
existing health condition. Dr. Ben Witherington has been kind enough to accept our request for a seminar.
 
Friday: 7:00 – 9:00 PM &
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
 
To Purchase Tickets: www.umcwebster.org,
Click on ‘Resources’ tab.
Tickets - $40 each
 
Links to Resources for Reopening Your Church
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 Administrative Assistant
Rev. Vonda J. Fossitt, District Superintendent
 
MAILING: PO Box 23206, Rochester, NY 14692
PHYSICAL: 1040 East Ave, 2nd Floor, Rochester, NY 14607