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DESCRIPTION:  Aaron Carlson is a pastor in the United Methodists of Upper 
 New York Conference\, serving the Syracuse community at the University Uni
 ted Methodist Church. Aaron is a dedicated Rotarian committed to building 
 inclusive\, justice-driven communities. He most recently served as Executi
 ve Director of Hearts and Hands: Faith in Action\, coordinating hundreds o
 f volunteers to support older adults with transportation\, in-home service
 s\, and caregiver respite across Western New York.            Originally f
 rom Dallas\, Texas\, Aaron began his professional journey in healthcare fi
 nance before transitioning into nonprofit leadership with The Dale Associa
 tion\, where he served as Finance Director and Vice President of Operation
 s. His passion for personal connection and direct service ultimately led h
 im into ministry.   Aaron is a certified candidate for ordination in the 
 United Methodist Church and is completing his Master of Divinity at Colgat
 e Rochester Crozer Divinity School. He served Covenant UMC in Rochester fo
 r his supervised ministry and is grounded in a Wesleyan theology that emph
 asizes grace\, justice\, and radical inclusion. Inspired by Galatians 3:28
 \, Aaron’s vision of ministry bridges pastoral care with systemic transf
 ormation\, creating spaces where all people are affirmed and empowered.  
  A committed Rotarian\, Aaron served as President of the Rotary Club of Lo
 ckport (2020–2021) and held multiple leadership roles at the district le
 vel\, including Assistant Area Governor and District Learning Chair. He is
  the 2025–2025 District Governor for Rotary District 7090\, serving club
 s across Western New York and Southern Ontario. He is a Major Donor to The
  Rotary Foundation and supports Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Sel
 f.”   Aaron’s leadership—both in ministry and service—is rooted i
 n hospitality\, justice\, and hope. He believes in empowering others\, car
 ing for creation\, and building spaces where everyone is truly welcome.  
  He lives in Syracuse\, NY\, with his husband\, Dennis Ng\, and their Akit
 a\, and enjoys hiking\, environmental projects\, and historical nonfiction
 .               
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SUMMARY:7090 District Governor\,  Aaron Carlson
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 and direct service ultimately led him into ministry.</div>\n\n<div style="
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 box\;">Aaron is a certified candidate for ordination in the United Methodi
 st Church and is completing his Master of Divinity at Colgate Rochester Cr
 ozer Divinity School. He served Covenant UMC in Rochester for his supervis
 ed ministry and is grounded in a Wesleyan theology that emphasizes grace\,
  justice\, and radical inclusion. Inspired by Galatians 3:28\, Aaron&rsquo
 \;s vision of ministry bridges pastoral care with systemic transformation\
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 otary Club of Lockport (2020&ndash\;2021) and held multiple leadership rol
 es at the district level\, including Assistant Area Governor and District 
 Learning Chair. He is the 2025&ndash\;2025 District Governor for Rotary Di
 strict 7090\, serving clubs across Western New York and Southern Ontario. 
 He is a Major Donor to The Rotary Foundation and supports Rotary&rsquo\;s 
 mission of &ldquo\;Service Above Self.&rdquo\;</div>\n\n<div style="box-si
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 s in Syracuse\, NY\, with his husband\, Dennis Ng\, and their Akita\, and 
 enjoys hiking\, environmental projects\, and historical nonfiction.</div>\
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