Bishop Hector A. Burgos-Nunez has appointed the Reverend Jeff Aiosa as the new pastor of the Spencerport United Methodist Church in addition to his continuing appointment to the Elmgrove United Methodist Church congregation in Rochester. Reverend Aiosa will begin his new responsibilities on July 1, 2023.
Jeff Aiosa was born in a small town near Ithaca. He graduated high school in his hometown and went on to college to pursue an engineering degree. He received his call to ministry early in life, and worked in industry for a few years until it was time to focus completely on ministry. He says he has always known of God’s love and that faith and ministry were to be a part of his life from the beginning.
He spent a year at United Theological Seminary, and then was offered his first two churches located near Port Byron in 1993. Pastor Jeff holds an MDiv degree from Colgate Rochester Divinity School, has completed the Leadership and Pastoral Care program at Onondaga Pastoral Counseling Center, became an Ordained Deacon, and is now an Ordained Elder in the Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church. He has served churches in Canastota, Oswego, Massena, Vestal and Rochester.
He and his wife, Nettie, have three adult children and one who will be a senior at Gates Chili High School. Family has always been a very important part of his life, and Jeff works hard to keep a balance between the demands of family and church. His mother, Lyn Aiosa, now lives with them in their home in Gates.
Pastor Jeff enjoys music, especially singing and playing guitar. He has a lot of experience with computers and technology, is well versed in social media and continues to learn and apply his skills to the aspects of online ministry.
All are welcome to attend a worship service and welcome Pastor Jeff to the Spencerport community. The worship service starts at 9 a.m. on Sundays at Spencerport United Methodist Church, 30 Amity Street.
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