Genesee Valley District- United Methodists of Upper New York

09/24/2026

This Sunday, joins us as we celebrate and bless the Rev. Anna Blinn Cole as she begins her ministry as superintendent of the Adirondack District and Albany District of the Upper New York Conference.

Join us as we surround Rev. Blinn Cole with prayers, encouragement, and gratitude for her leadership and the ministry ahead. It all begins at 3 p.m. at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church. All are welcome!

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

It was a blessing to gather all pastoral leaders together for a time of worship, communion, and fellowship today! Thank you to Penfield UMC for hosting!

09/20/2026

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08/06/2026

Time is running out to register for Mission u! Spend the weekend at Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center August 27-29 and grow closer to God. There's programs for youth and adults. Register using the links below by August 13:
YOUTH: https://form.jotform.com/261864906555064
ADULT: https://form.jotform.com/261866033867063

07/22/2026

"Be Still" Vocational Discernment Retreat hosted by the Board of Ordained Ministry
Sky Lake
Oct 2-4
Cost: $50
For both Lay and Clergy

The Board of Ordained Ministry is sponsoring a first-of-its-kind Discernment Retreat for those who may be sensing a call to ministry. Participants will spend time in prayer, reflection, and conversation. They will also have the opportunity to meet with a variety of people serving in a diversity of ministry roles - both lay and clergy - and learn firsthand what it means to serve in those roles. The UMC has a wealth of ways to live out a calling - this retreat offers space to explore how your unique gifts and calling might find expression within the United Methodist Church.
To register use this link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/522kxp5/lp/174f4a4f-ed62-4003-87d6-61bb0019c1dc

07/19/2026

Rochester Pride Parade!
Participating churches from Genesee Valley included:
Fairport UMC
Asbury UMC
Greece UMC - first time participant!
Victor UMC
Macedon Center UMC
North Chili UMC - first time participant!
We are all a piece of God's puzzle.

07/08/2026

Hilton UMC, what a great idea! Churches, how are you serving your community this summer?

07/08/2026

Hey! A church from our district! Shout out to Agape Fellowship UMC and Rev. Marlowe V N Washington! Way to go, church!

A Story of Suffering, Resurrection, and a Congregation that Refused to Let the Light Go OutBy UNY Communications | EmailFor nine years, the Rev. Dr. Marlowe V.N. Washington, who likes to be called Pastor Marlowe, poured his life into Agape Fellowship United Methodist Church in Rochester—teaching, ...