E-News from the Valley! Church Events! May 23, 2022
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This newsletter is sent out twice a month. Next issue is June 6th.
This is sent on Mondays - Items you would like to see in the E-News should be submitted to the district office by the Friday before.
Genesee Valley District Office Open By Appointment Only
Office is open: Mon.-Thurs.
To set up a time to visit you may call the office at 585-340-9525
Please update your contact information for the district office.

When mailing items to the office PLEASE use the information
listed below.

Genesee Valley District Office
PO Box 23206
Rochester, NY 14692
Bishop Mark J. Webb and the Upper New York Conference intend to make the following appointments,
effective July 1, 2022:

  • Benjamin Lalka as a full-time local pastor to Gouverneur First and North Gouverneur UMCs effective July 1, 2022.

  • Abdias Joey Ayala as a part-time local pastor to Rochester: Emmanuel UMC effective April 10, 2022.

  • Andrew Pollock as a full elder to Pine City: Pennsylvania Avenue UMC effective July 1, 2022.

  • Daniel Carr as a retired local pastor to Carlton UMC effective April 24, 2022.

  • Jeri Kober as a retired local pastor to Dansville UMC effective April 1, 2022.

  • Matthew Finch as a full-time local pastor to Farmington UMC effective July 1, 2022.

  • Kim Ferrel as a full elder to Penfield UMC effective July 1, 2022.

Bishop Webb announces the following retirements pending approval of clergy session:
  • John R. Tyson

Laity Gatherings with Bishop Mark Webb

Next month, Upper New York Area Resident Bishop, Mark J. Webb, will be hosting regional gatherings with laity for a time of
worship, conversation, and celebration of mission and ministry. 
This will be a time to converse about the current realities within the UMC and the opportunities found in our call to live out the mission of Jesus Christ for today and into the future.
 
The following are the dates and times for the gatherings
with Bishop Webb:
 
June 7, 2022 @ 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Gouverneur UMC 
June 8, 2022 @ 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at McKownville UMC
June 9, 2022 @ 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Olean: Christ United
June 12, 2022 @ 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. at LeRoy UMC 
June 12, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Liverpool First UMC 
June 13, 2022 @ 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Nimmonsburg UMC 
NEW! Hand Bells Wanted 
If your church is no longer using your hand bells -
the United Methodist Church of Webster may be interested in purchasing your bells.
Please contact the church office at office@umcwebster.org,
or call weekdays between 9:30 to 4:30 PM ( 585-265-9720).

Upcoming Church Events
June 2 - 4, 2022

East Bloomfield UMC Heavenly Treasures Rummage Sale
2 Park Place in Bloomfield. Questions?
585-657-7220

(indoor tables, outdoor tents): Thurs, June 2 (9am-2pm);
Fri, June 3, (9am-2pm); Sat, June 4 (9am-noon),
bag sale and youth bake sale. Special sale on estate

items- give-away prices on new and used Syracuse, Noritake, & Buffalo china, Pfaltzgraff, Franciscan stoneware. The best prices you will ever find on used and new plate. Many other household items as well. Bringing your own bags is helpful. *****************
June 3-4, 2022
Small Groups Leader & Pastor Training Workshop
June 3-4, 2022
Friday 6-9, Saturday 9-4
Cost - $20 per person – includes lunch
Registration – www.springnaz.org

Trainers – Dan and Karen Finch
Dan and Karen have led these workshops for 20 years. Karen retired from the faculty at RIT and Dan from 41 years in
the United Methodist Church.
They currently lead the Wayland United Methodist Church. 
They believe that Small Groups are essential for Christian development. Trained and supported small group leaders are the key to having great small groups. Come and grow in faith and practice   Questions – 585-694-6947
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June 8, 2022
Take-out Spaghetti Dinner at
the United Methodist Church of Livonia,
21 Summer St, Livonia
on Wednesday, June 8,
4:30-6:00PM (or until sold out).
Spaghetti, sauce, meatballs, undressed salad, and garlic bread. Donations accepted.
lease follow signs in church parking lot for
drive-through instructions.
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June 16; July 21; August 18; September 15, 2022
Greece UMC will host a fundraiser/Drive-thru Chicken BBQ
from 4:30 until sold out at the
Greece UMC
1924 Maiden Lane
Rochester, NY 14626

This delicious meal is comprised of
half a chicken with our famous BBQ sauce,
sides of cole slaw & boiled potatoes, a roll & butter,
and a brownie, all for just $12!
For additional information, contact the
church office at 225-1880.
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October 20, 2022
Greece UMC will host a fundraiser/Drive-thru Pork BBQ
from 4:30 until sold out at the
Greece UMC
1924 Maiden Lane
Rochester, NY 14626

This delicious meal is comprised of
pulled pork with our famous BBQ sauce,
sides of cole slaw & boiled potatoes, a roll & butter,
and a brownie, all for just $12!
For additional information, contact the
church office at 225-1880.
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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:
wayneturnblom@gmail.com; 585-615-6549. 
Churches: Helpful Links
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
 
MAILING: PO Box 23206, Rochester, NY 14692; PHYSICAL
30 Office Park Way, Pittsford, NY 14534