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#ChristianStewardship

“Stewardship, I I wanna say that stewardship is not a polite word for fundraising, although many churches take it that way. Stewardship is what grace looks like when it is lived out in our lives. It is the way grateful people hold everything they have been given. Our time, our talents, our treasure, our relationships, our witness to the love of God, that we we hold that as a gift to be shared and not a possession to be guarded.”

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#LiveForJesus

“Whatever. Everything. There's no category in your life outside that sentence. Not your job. Not your checkbook. Not your retirement plan. Not your free Saturday. Not your gift for teaching or fixing cars or baking bread or or listening to someone who is hurting. If you can do it in the name of Jesus, it is an act of stewardship. And if you cannot do it in the name of Jesus, it's worth asking why.”

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#LegacyOfFaith

“Long before Israel made any promises, God had already moved. The covenant did not begin with their decision. It began with God's initiative. Wanting to be in relationship with those people. Every vineyard was planted by someone else. Every house was built by someone else, and they were standing on a foundation they did not lay. And sort of a little bit different way, so are we. The faith you have was probably the product of a grandmother who prayed or a Sunday school teacher who faithfully kept showing up Sunday after Sunday or a friend who invited you when you thought, I don't even belong.”

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Visiting

When and where are services?
Sunday worship services are held from **10:00 to 11:00 a.m.** at **21 West Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468**. (https://www.humcny.org/calendar/)

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What accessibility accommodations are available?
A lift elevator is available for access to the second-floor conference room, where the Tai Chi Blend class is held. The class is described as accessible to all and includes chair yoga. (https://www.humcny.org/events/)

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What is the worship format, and does it vary by service?
The website identifies a regular Sunday **10 a.m. worship service**, but it doesn’t specify a standard order or style of worship. The format does vary for some services: listings include outdoor worship (not livestreamed or recorded), a service led by Hilton Youth Ministry, and special services such as Tenebrae and Maundy Thursday. (https://www.humcny.org/serve/) (https://www.humcny.org/worship-services/)

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Can someone attend while exploring Christianity or questioning their beliefs?
Yes. Hilton UMC’s worship archive includes a service titled “Belonging Before Believing,” suggesting you’re welcome to attend even if you’re still exploring Christianity or questioning your beliefs. (https://www.humcny.org/worship-services/)

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Is registration required, or can someone simply arrive?
It depends on the event. For the **Power for the Day** breakfast, no reservations are required—you can simply show up. For the **Cookie Exchange**, an RSVP is appreciated but not required. **JAM** does have a registration link. (https://www.humcny.org/young-disciples/) (https://www.humcny.org/events/)

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Kids & families

Do children need advance registration, and can visiting families participate?
The website provides a registration link for JAM but doesn’t say whether advance registration is required. Visiting families are welcome to participate, and children in PreK through 6th grade are invited. (https://www.humcny.org/young-disciples/)

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Beliefs

What denomination or network does the church belong to?
The church belongs to the United Methodist denomination. Its website identifies it as **Hilton United Methodist Church**, and a sermon describes the congregation as descendants of the Methodist movement begun by John Wesley. (https://www.humcny.org/about-us/)

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What are its stated core beliefs?
The website does not provide a formal list of core beliefs. It says the church’s Discipleship Pathway is intended to help make disciples of Jesus Christ and describes worship, spiritual growth, and service as ways to live that out. (https://www.humcny.org/about-us/)

In our teaching, God’s grace is central: it goes before us, offers forgiveness and acceptance through God’s action, and continues through the Holy Spirit’s work of shaping our lives. ([35:42 from November 09, 2026]) We also emphasize following Jesus through love, forgiveness, gratitude, and practical service to others. ([51:48 from November 09, 2026])

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What roles can women hold in church leadership?
Women can serve as **Senior Pastor**: the church lists Rev. Jennifer Schaus Green in that role. The website also lists women on staff, including an office manager and child care coordinator. (https://www.humcny.org/meet-the-staff/)

The church also invites volunteers to serve in worship and ministry roles such as lay liturgist, communion server, greeter, and sound booth technician; these opportunities are presented without gender restrictions. (https://www.humcny.org/serve/)

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Teaching

Which recent sermons would help someone understand the teaching?
For understanding our recent teaching on grace, start with **“Grace Upon Grace: Holy Living” (November 8)**. We teach that grace shapes how we live, and that stewardship is grace put into practice. ([34:42 from November 09, 2026]) **“Justifying Grace: God Forgives and Frees Us” (October 25)** and **“Grace Upon Grace: All Saints Sunday” (November 1)** offer helpful context on the wider series. (https://www.humcny.org/worship-services/)

The November 8 sermon also connects holy living with everyday practices—compassion, kindness, humility, patience, and love. ([49:40 from November 09, 2026]) You could also watch **“Grace Upon Grace” (October 18)** to follow the series from its beginning. (https://www.humcny.org/worship-services/)

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How does the teaching approach community and honesty with others?
We approach community as a shared practice of growing and serving together, marked by compassion, kindness, humility toward people we disagree with, patience, and forgiveness. We teach that love holds these relationships together. ([51:48 from November 09, 2026]) The church’s Discipleship Pathway likewise invites people to worship, grow spiritually alongside others, and serve together. (https://www.humcny.org/about-us/)

Honesty is reflected in living and serving with “sincerity and faithfulness,” and in making commitments without guilt or comparison, according to one’s real circumstances. ([44:26 from November 09, 2026]) The teaching also connects faith with how we use our words and treat one another in everyday life. ([01:06:00 from November 09, 2026])

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How does the church approach doubt and suffering?
We make room for uncertainty rather than requiring people to have everything figured out: when we feel unsure, we can turn toward God and ask for guidance. The church’s worship listings also include a service titled “When God Seems Absent,” though the listing alone doesn’t describe its message. ([59:46 from November 09, 2026]) (https://www.humcny.org/worship-services/)

In suffering, our response is to seek God’s steadying presence and show compassion to people who are hurting. We pray for God to strengthen us when commitments are difficult and guide us when we are uncertain; we also remember the love that holds us together even when we feel like we’re falling apart. ([01:10:21 from November 09, 2026]) ([01:00:54 from November 09, 2026])

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How does the church approach faith and work?
We see faith and work as connected: serving God includes both worship and everyday work, not just church activities. Our Discipleship Pathway encourages people to serve God’s kingdom where they work, live, and play. (https://www.humcny.org/about-us/)

We also teach that ordinary work can be an expression of faith: “Whatever you do, in word or deed,” do it in Jesus’ name. That includes a job, using a skill such as teaching or fixing cars, or listening to someone who is hurting. ([54:50 from November 09, 2026]) In practice, faithfulness means offering our time and abilities to serve others and share Christ’s love. ([01:04 from November 09, 2026])

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Is an answer based on an official statement or an interpretation of sermons?
It would be an interpretation of a sermon, not an official church statement. The sermon presents stewardship as “what grace looks like when it is lived out” and develops that idea through the preacher’s interpretation of scripture. ([38:25 from November 09, 2026]) The church website lists worship services and sermon titles, but the provided website information does not give an official statement on this point. (https://www.humcny.org/worship-services/)

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Community

Which groups currently meet, and when?
The current calendar lists these groups and regular meeting times:

- **Children and youth:** JAM meets on the **second Friday, 6–8 p.m.** during the school year; HYM meets **Wednesdays, 6:24–8 p.m.** during the school year; and Power for the Day is **1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:30–7:08 a.m.** when school is in session. (https://www.humcny.org/young-disciples/)
- **Sunday groups:** Jr. Church meets **Sundays, 10:30–11 a.m.**, and Book Study meets **Sundays, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.** UME is also listed **Sundays, 6–8 p.m.** (https://www.humcny.org/calendar/)
- **Prayer and Bible study:** Prayer Ministry meets **Mondays, 9:30–10:30 a.m.**; Isaiah Bible Study meets **Wednesdays, 7–8:30 p.m.**; and Bible Study meets **Thursdays, 1–2 p.m.** (https://www.humcny.org/calendar/)
- **Other regular gatherings:** Mahjong meets **Fridays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.**; AA meets **Fridays, 7–8 p.m.**; Friendly Quilters meets **Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.–noon**; and Girl Scout Troop 60226 is listed **Thursdays, 6–7 p.m.** (https://www.humcny.org/calendar/)
- **Wellness classes:** Thursdays—Pilates **8:30–9 a.m.**, Yoga **9–9:30 a.m.**, and Tai Chi Blend **9:45–10:15 a.m.** (https://www.humcny.org/events/)

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Are there groups or introductory gatherings open to newcomers?
Yes. Newcomers can join the Sunday coffee hour after the 10 a.m. service, and greeters are available to welcome visitors and answer questions. (https://www.humcny.org/serve/)

There are also gatherings open to all ages: the Intergenerational Advent Event on December 4, 2026, invites people of all ages for dinner and activities. For youth, Hilton Youth Ministry welcomes all students in grades 7–12, and the Power for the Day breakfast is open to all youth in grades 9–12 with no reservations needed. (https://www.humcny.org/events/) (https://www.humcny.org/young-disciples/)

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Can someone join groups or volunteer before becoming a member?
The website doesn’t say you need to be a member first. It invites people to volunteer in roles such as greeting, serving communion, and helping with coffee hour, and says Hilton Youth Ministry is open to all youth in grades 7–12. You can contact the church office at 585-392-8761 with questions about getting involved. (https://www.humcny.org/serve/) (https://www.humcny.org/young-disciples/)

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Who can answer a question the published information doesn't resolve?
Contact the church office—Tina Speer is the office manager. Call **585-392-8761** or email **office@humcny.org**. (https://www.humcny.org/connect/; https://www.humcny.org/meet-the-staff/)

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