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E-News from the Valley! Church Events! June 6, 2022
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This newsletter is sent out twice a month. Next issue is June 20h.
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
NEW! Bishop Mark J. Webb and the Upper New York Conference intend to make the following appointments,
effective July 1, 2022:

  • Mia Richardson as a part-time local pastor to Extension ministry to Jubilee Ministries as a Prison Chaplain effective June 13, 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.

  • Rachel Patchen as a Supply Hire to Macedon Ctr & South Perinton 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
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 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 11, 2022
Large Community Yard Sale
and
Stampin' Up Craft Sale Event Too!
9:00am - 1:00pm

Elmgrove UMC
1500 Spencerport Rd
Rochester, NY 14606
585-247-4973

Many treasures to be found so you don't want to miss it!
Hope to see you there!!!!
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June 16, 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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June 16, 2022
Ionia Strawberry Social
Thurs., June 16, 4:30 until 6:30 pm
Drive-Thru/Take Out only
at Ionia United Methodist Church
2120 Elton Rd. 
 $8 Dinner options: hamburger meal or 
Zweigles red or white hot dog meal,
all meals include macaroni salad, 3-bean salad,
& baked beans.  
Also available: strawberry shortcake & strawberry sundaes! 

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June 17, 2022
Delicious Chicken Barbecue
Elmgrove UMC
Take Out Only
3:30pm - until sold out

The church is located at
1500 Spencerport Rd
Rochester, NY 14606
585-247-4973

Dinner includes:
Half-chicken, slat potatoes, applesauce, roll& butter, dessert
Price is $15.00
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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 $12!
For additional information, contact the
church office at 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 $12!
For additional information, contact the
church office at 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 $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