E-News from the Valley! Church Events! March 20, 2023

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This newsletter is sent out twice a month. Next issue is April 3rd.

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

or email at geneseevalleydistrict@unyumc.org

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

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Statistics for 2022- The 2022 Statistical data was

due by Friday, March 17, 2023.

Local Church Audit – The 2022 annual audit of your church financial records was due to the District Superintendents on Wednesday,

March 15, 2023, no later.

NEW! Help Wanted: Live Streaming & Information Technology Specialist

Geneseo United Methodist Church (4520 Genesee St., Geneseo, NY) is in search of someone able to manage its online, audio and video ministries. This person will be responsible for the A/V tech for all Sunday morning worship services (online and in person) as well as special services.

Minimum qualifications include the ability to operate and maintain Microsoft Windows, live-streaming and recording/editing software, experience in operating video equipment, ability to troubleshoot A/V equipment issues as well as good organizational and communication skills.

The position would require up to 8-10 hours per week, with an average of 32-40 hours per month. The hourly wage would be commensurate with ability and experience. Information and application can be obtained at the Church Office or by calling 585-243-3160 or by emailing to office@GeneseoMethodist.org.

Register now for Equipped to Care a program designed to train COmpassionate Listeners for volunteering in their congregations or the community. This offering combines practical experience and instruction to help participants acquire effective listening skills to offer spiritual and emotional support. Due to the generosity of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester, St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Christ Episcopal Church we are able to offer the program for only $50.

Applications are being accepted until April 10 on-line here.

A flyer is also attached.

If there are questions - contact our office at crossroadsofcaring@gmail.com or call 585-310-2513.

GV District United Women in Faith Information

Please click the links below to read the latest UWF February 2023 newsletter and the GV UWF Communion Brunch Flyer.

Please take note of a couple of deadlines: reservations are due by March 25th to the churches named and names of members who passed away (for Remembrance service) is due by March 15th.

CLICK HERE for the Feb 2023 Newsletter

CLICK HERE for the Communion Brunch Reservation Form

Upcoming Church Events

April 1, 2023

The United Methodist Church of Livonia

will host an Easter Egg Hunt,

for children aged 2 years to 10 years (or 5^th grade),

on Saturday April 1, 2023.

The church is located at 21 Summers Street in Livonia, NY.

Sign-in for the event will begin at 9:30AM, followed by the Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00AM.

Family craft and story time with snacks will follow at 10:30AM.

This a free community event; all are welcome!!!

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April 12, 2023

Take-out Spaghetti Dinner

at the United Methodist Church of Livonia,

21 Summer St, Livonia

on Wednesday, April 12, 4:30-6:00PM (or until sold out).

Spaghetti, sauce, meatballs, undressed salad, and garlic bread. Donations accepted.

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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

Media Resource Center

Genesee Valley District

of the Upper New York Conference

of the United Methodist Church

TBD, District Lay Leader

Rev. Penni Farrington, District Associate

Rev. David Underwood, District Associate

Betsy O'Flynn, District Administrative Assistant

Rev. Ted Anderson, District Superintendent

MAILING: PO Box 23206, Rochester, NY 14692; PHYSICAL

30 Office Park Way, Pittsford, NY 14534

(585) 340-9525 * GeneseeValleyDistrict@unyumc.org