Bishop Hector A. Burgos of the Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church has appointed Pastor John Laskowski to be the pastor of the Spencerport United Methodist Church effective July 1, 2024.
Pastor John Laskowski, who prefers to be called “Pastor Jack,” has been in the ministry since 2001, and completed his course of study in 2011 at the Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington D.C. He has served United Methodist Churches in the Genesee Valley District in Spencerport, Adams Basin, Albion, Holley, Covington/Fowlerville of the United Methodist Church. Originally from the Binghamton, New York area, he served the Wesley/Nanticoke church in Endicott, New York, and the Central/Askam church in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Even though Pastor Jack retired from the ministry in 2023, and he thought his work life was done, God made it abundantly clear to him that he is needed ministering to His people.
Pastor Jack loves to sing and is energized through his preaching and teaching adult Bible studies and has a passion for mission work. He enjoys the outdoors by hiking, biking, backpacking, fishing, camping, and golfing.
He and his wife, Deborah, have two adult daughters and three grandchildren, who all live in the Spencerport area.
All are invited to welcome Pastor Jack back into the community. Spencerport UMC is located at 30 Amity Street in the village. Worship service starts at 9 a.m. on Sunday.
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