‌
E-News from the Valley! Church Events! February 15, 2021
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.
*************
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.
Updated Wedding Guidelines

Guidelines for worship in Upper New York haven’t changed (50% capacity, masks, social distancing), but there are new guidelines for receptions.
 
The updated guidance for wedding receptions will go into place March 15 and will require the following:
 
·    Testing for all that attend the event.
·    50% capacity - up to 150 attendees.
·    Must be approved by local health department.
 
Click here to see all FAQs related to the coronavirus and your church.
Wanted: Church Administrative Assistant
Penn Yan United Methodist Church is seeking an enthusiastic person to staff the church office Monday-Friday, 9 AM-3 PM and ensure its efficient operations in a professional and friendly manner.
The successful candidate must have:
·        A heart for ministry
·        Computer skills
·        Strong communication and time-management skills
·        Creativity and a commitment to the help PYUMC thrive

An application and full job description can be found at our website, www.PennYanUMC.com. Applicants should submit a cover letter and application by February 28 to pastorypyumc@gmail.com or Penn Yan UMC, 166 Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527.
Kenmore United Methodist Church has an opening for a full time Director of Spiritual Development and Christian Education. 

Click here to find a document containing the job description overview and instructions for application.  
REMINDER of REPORTS THAT ARE DUE on FEB. 15th, 2021

This is just a friendly reminder that the due date is almost here for some of the Church Annual Reports. PLEASE make sure you get these done on time.
The REPORTS That Need to be DONE ARE:
·    Statistics 2020-EZRA
·    Report of the Trustee
·    Finance Committee Report
·    2020 Year End Financial Report (your own format)
·    2021 Church Budget (your own format)

ALSO: ALL Clergy & Lay Pastors Need to Do
·    Harassment Prevention
·    FAQ-click here
·    Required NYS Annual Training-click here
·    Boundaries Training-more information here
·    Background Checks- more information here
Upcoming Church Events



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 Adminstrative Assistant
Rev. Vonda J. Fossitt, District Superintendent
 
MAILING: 1050 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
PHYSICAL: 1040 East Ave, 2nd Floor, Rochester, NY 14607