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E-News from the Valley! Church Events! June 20, 2022
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Genesee Valley District Office
PO Box 23206
Rochester, NY 14692
NEW! Bishop Mark J. Webb and the Upper New York Conference intend to make the following appointments,
effective July 1, 2022:

  • Michael Whitcomb-Tavey is appointed as a full-time local pastor to Dansville UMC and Naples Trinity effective July 1, 2022.

  • Eric Helms is appointed as a full elder to Hamlin UMC in addition to his current appointment at Brockport UMC effective July 1, 2022.

  • Rachel Patchen as a part-time local pastor to Macedon Center/South Perinton UMCs effective July 1, 2022.




  • Linda Glantz as a full-time local pastor to Pultneyville & Williamson UMC’s effective July 1, 2022.

  • Keith Griswold as a retired elder to Avon UMC effective July 1, 2022.

  • Rachel Erin Stuart as a full elder to East Bloomfield and Victor UMC’s effective July 1, 2022.

  • Karen Woodworth as a part-time local pastor to Pavilion/Wyoming UMC’s effective July 1, 2022.

  • Stephen McKnight as a part-time local pastor to Webster: New Life in addition to his current appointment at Rochester: New Light UMC 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
NEW! From The Desk of Bishop Mark J. Webb

Dear Friends,
 
As we continue to mourn the loss of Genesee Valley District Superintendent Vonda Fossitt, we celebrate the life, ministry, and witness to Christ that she lived among us and the new life in Christ she now experiences. I know you join me in continuing to prayer for Vonda’s family and friends.
 
After consultation with the Genesee Valley Committee on Superintendency, I am pleased to announce my intention to continue the appointment of the Reverend Ted Anderson as interim superintendent through June 30, 2023. I continue to be grateful for Ted’s willingness to offer his gifts, wisdom, knowledge of, and relationships within the Genesee Valley District and the Upper New York Conference during this time. He has and will continue to offer steady leadership among all of us. 
 
I am also pleased to announce that after consultation with their respective District Committees on Superintendency, it is my intention to extend the Reverend Nola Anderson and the Reverend Abel Roy for an eighth year as Conference Superintendents in their respective districts. 
 
The Upper New York Conference has been blessed by the leadership of Nola and Abel. Their sense of continued call to the ministry of superintendency – along with their gifts – will provide vital and consistent leadership within the work of the Cabinet, the life of the Conference, and in the Districts they serve.
 
Please continue to keep all these servants of Christ in your prayers.
 
Blessings,

Mark J. Webb
Upcoming Church Events
July 13, 2022
Take-out Spaghetti Dinner at the
United Methodist Church of Livonia,
21 Summer St, Livonia
on Wednesday, July 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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July 21, 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 $15!
For additional information, contact the
church office at 585-225-1880.
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August 18, 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 $15!
For additional information, contact the
church office at 585-225-1880.
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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 $15!
For additional information, contact the
church office at 585-225-1880.
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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 $15!
For additional information, contact the
church office at 585-225-1880.
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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