Presbytery of Western New York
E-Newsletter June 16, 2009 Presbytery Meeting Photos
 Click here to see photos from the Presbytery meeting on June 9. Events This Week: - Chicken Barbeque at Glenwood
Click here for all the details on the Chicken BBQ on June 20 at the Glenwood Church, famous for their homemade potato salad. - Annual Strawberry Festival at Faith
Faith United Presbyterian Church, 3150 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore, NY (875-9550) has scheduled their Annual Musical Strawberry Carnival for Saturday, June 20, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. The youth band "Sugar and Jazz" which features Big Band Music, will play from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. There will be games, juggling (by Gravitational Bull) and bounce houses! Plus hot dogs and hamburgers and, of course, yummy strawberry treats! - Great Lakes Metros Conference
Community leaders, representatives of foundations and NGOs, local officials, urban advocates, agency heads and their deputies in Great Lakes urban communities will meet June 18-19 at Buffalo State College in Buffalo, NY to discuss how to use the stimulus bill and future federal support to promote sustainable and equitable cities. The conference will focus on discussion from active members of the community to provide both a vision and framework for the long-term sustainable revitalization that has eluded the region for too long. One must register for the event, but for the small fee of $25 one can participate in all daytime activities, including lunches.
Chubon Identifies Themes of Relevance to PWNY in Kotter's A Sense of Urgency
Click here for a summary of John Kotter's book, A Sense of Urgency by Elder Dick Chubon. Kotter presents key elements for organizations that hope to survive in today's rapidly changing world. Are there lessons here for you and your congregation? Director of Christian Youth Ministry Needed
Clarence Presbyterian Church is seeking a full time or fully focused part- time individual to serve as Director of Christian Youth Ministry to encourage and nurture children and youth in their Christian faith. Send your resume to Clarence Presbyterian Church 9675 Main St. Clarence, NY 14031 Attn: Youth Director Search Committee or by email to search@clarencepresby.org Learn more about us at www.clarencepresby.org. Spiritual Care Coordinator
There is an opening for a Spiritual Care Coordinator Per Diem part-time with Home Care and Hospice of Western New York, Inc. Applicants with CPE are preferred. The person hired will cover Cattaraugus County which covers Delevan, Randolph, Gowanda, Olean, and Little Valley and the rural areas in between. The new hire will work out of two hospice offices, Olean and Little Valley. Applicants need to contact Jean Gonska, Human Resources, Home Care and Hospice of Western New York, Inc., 1225 West State Street, Olean, NY 14760. Telephone number is: (716)372-2106. Board of Pensions Sabbath Sabbatical Grants
Clint McCoy, our Synod Executive for Partnerships wrote: “As we approach the middle of 2009, I am writing to give you an update on the availability and use of Board of Pensions’ allotted Sabbath Sabbatical Grant Applications for members of the plan. The Synod of the Northeast has had the pleasure of having approved three grant applications in 2009 for pastors from three presbyteries in the synod. Eight (8) of the $3,000.00 sabbatical grants are still available this year. This represents a total of $24,000 available to ministers in our synod for education and refreshment.
Last year seven (7) applications were received and approved, with five grants having gone unclaimed. “ Click here for information about the grants and application information. More Light Presbyterian Chapter
The WNY More Light Presbyterian Chapter would like to welcome any new members to its chapter from PWNY churches. Call the chapter at 884-9437. Submitted by Peter McNally and Pauline Goldstein. Next Nixon Event
October 23 is a date to save. Rev. Paul Nixon will be at Riverside Presbyterian Church speaking on his book ‘I Refuse to Lead a Dying Church.” The time is 7 p.m. Click here for the flyer for details. Presbyterian Village at North Church
For a limited time, Presbyterian Senior Care is offering special incentive programs for prospective residents and referrals at Presbyterian Village at North Church. Call to learn more or to schedule a visit to this remarkable place. Please call Kathleen Macaluso, Administrator, at (716) 631-3430 or Barb Buffamanti, Presbyterian Senior Care’s Executive Assistant, at (716) 631-0123. WEST VIRGINIA FLOOD - HELP NEEDED!!!!!
Join a West Virginia work team Volunteers are urgently needed to help with mucking out and clean-up of homes affected by recent flooding in West Virginia. The mid-May floods affected about 3,000 homes, with damage throughout six counties. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is working with the Presbytery of West Virginia in this response. The Presbytery of West Virginia has a very good work camp ministry in place (WVWAM) that is taking the lead in helping affected families. Help with clean-up and recovery efforts in West Virginia - contact the PDA Call Center at (866) 732-6121 or register online. PC (USA) CONFERENCES: - NEW WILMINGTON (Pa.) MISSION YOUTH CONFERENCE. July 18-25, 2009. $290. For more info and registration, click here
- APA – Northeast Regional Conference October 8-11, 2009 in Lancaster, PA. Pastors encourage your Administrative Personnel or Daycare Staff to attend. For more information on the type Conference Courses offered and the cost please contact Laura Stubaus, Host Committee Chair at lstubaus@hightownpres.org or Merry Matlock, APA NE Region President at mmatlock@fpcweb.org
- WORLD MISSION CELEBRATION '09: October 22-24, 2009, Cincinnati, OH. Celebrate what God is doing in the world and how Presbyterians are part of God's mission! This mission conference and gathering is for anyone passionate about world mission. Cost: travel, hotel, registration fee starting at $225. For more info: lis.valle@pcusa.org or (888) 728-7228 x 5729.
- APCE ANNUAL EVENT January 27-30, 2010 – A Conference of Presbyterian Church Educators Nashville, TN. For information, click here.
Hello WNY Presbytery Youth and Young at Heart!
Camp Duffield is alive and well and has many opportunities for children and youth of all ages to enjoy 135 acres of God's natural creation. There are work and service opportunities, community service hours for your high school graduation requirements, counselor positions for your college transcript, and camps to come to just for you and fun.
The camp is also looking for a medically trained volunteer and a volunteer cook or ass't cook. (how about a youth group leader and their youth?)
The NYS certified medical person can be EMT, LPN, PA, RN, or MD. Do you know someone? Are you someone?
Contact: Karen Tanner, www.campduffield.org, (716) 912-5441 Vacation Bible School:
First, Youngstown – August 17-21 - Camp E.D.G.E. (Experience + Discover God Everywhere)
First, Lockport – August 24-28 - Camp E.D.G.E.
Hamburg – August 24-28 – “Share a little bit of your love my friend!”
Springville – June 28 – July 2 – Crocodile Dock
Alden – July 13-17 – Crocodile Dock
East Aurora – July 20-24 - this is a community VBS
Third, Tonawanda – August 10-14 – “Putting on the Armor of God.”
First, Silver Creek – July 27-31 – Boomerang Express
Kenmore – August 17-21 Harry Potter and the VBS Disciples
First, Lewiston – July 20-24 Studio Go
Riverside – August 3-7
First, Tonawanda – July 6-10 Discovery Canyon, Explore the Wonder of the Word
North, Tonawanda – July 26-30 Power Lab, Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power
Faith United Presbyterian Church - August 2-6 - Camp E.D.G.E. Dinner: 6:00 p.m., Adult and Children's Classes: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Deerhurst – July 27-31 – Crocodile Dock Mission Trips:
Deerhurst is going to work with Hosanna Industries in Rochester, PA from July 5-11. Encore Chorale Camp
Retired? Love to sing? Come join singers from across the country at Encore Chorale Camp at Chautauqua, August 31 to Sept. 4. Our second annual Encore Chorale Camp for singers 55+ will be conducted by Jeanne Kelly, founder and director of Encore and Dr. Barry Talley, retired music director of the United States Naval Academy. Together, Kelly and Talley will offer fun and challenging repertoire, including Appalachia folk songs, a very funny medley of famous TV commercial music, spirituals and an exciting medley of music from Westside Story. Campers will begin their day with a movement/dance class taught by Peg Barrett-Walos, followed by a rehearsal. After lunch, campers can choose to attend a vocal technique class or a sectional, followed by another rehearsal. After dinner, campers are treated to excellent professional recitals at Lenna Hall, including the very talented West Shore Piano Trio, returning from last year and the hilarious and popular local “Unexpected Guests” with Chautauqua’s own Mike Sullivan. The campers will present an Encore Chorale performance on Friday, Sept. 4 at 2:00 pm in Lenna Hall. All concerts are free and open to the public. Camp tuition for area commuters is $505.00 for all meals and Encore programs
Camp tuition for area commuters is $360.00 for just lunch and Encore programs Encore recommends commuters sign up for all meals so they can get to know the campers and really feel like they are at camp! Come join us. You will have a ball!
Please contact Encore at 301-261-5747 or visit our web site at http://www.encorecreativity.org PAM Workshop in August
To partially fill the gap left by the cancellation of the 2009 Conference on Worship and Music, the Pittsburgh Chapter of Presbyterian Association of Musicians is presenting a day of reading sessions and workshops for church musicians on Saturday August 29.
Musicians, worship leaders and pastors from your presbyteries have attended past Westminster Conferences. Our event is particularly of interest to the musicians.
Click here to see the first flyer about our day of inspiration and information.
Thank you for your assistance in our ministry to those who minister musically in the local churches.
Enviro-News: Niagara Falls Greenway
Click here for an update on the Niagara Falls Greenway. Other Upcoming Events: - Making Ends Meet
Monday, June 22 - A workshop on energy efficiency and financial responsibility sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County from 6:30-8:30pm at the Roycroft Campus, 21 S. Grove St. East Aurora. Registration is required for this free workshop. Call 652-5400, ext. 134. - Health & Wellness Seminar
Wednesday, June 24 - Free and open to the public. Come and interact
with professionals from all levels of care. There will be surgeons, physical therapists, home health care, medical equipment providers, and community-based organizations present with Keynote Speaker: Dr. Thomas Lombardo (Northtown Orthopedics PC). From 6:00pm - 9:00pm at Buffalo Rehab Group Physical Therapy, PC, 350 Greenhaven Terrace, Tonawanda 14150 (One block North of the Niagara Falls Blvd exit from the 290). Call ahead to reserve your space or get more info...walk-ins also welcome. Buffalo Rehab Group @ 213-0772. - CPR Information Session
Tuesday, June 30 - Be prepared for that emergency, whether you are
hiking or at home. The American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter is offering a CPR information session to the general public. This 2 hour, non-certification course will cover the steps to performing CPR on adults and children along with how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). You will: Learn the steps necessary in performing CPR on an Adult
and Child, Practice CPR compressions on the manikins used during our certification training courses , Learn to identify common emergency situations, Be taught basic First Aid skills and as an added bonus, your fee includes an American Red Cross keychain containing a face shield and gloves.
From 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. at Greater Buffalo Chapter, 786 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209. Cost: $25/person. How to register: Call us at 716.878.2387 or visit
http://www.buffaloredcross.org/index.php\?option=com_content&view=article&id=98&catid=45
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