Welcome to Buffalo United Methodist Church's website!
It sure seems like we're living in shifting sands...things are changing day by day, and honestly even hour by hour. Good thing that God is unchanging in his love for us, and will be with us through whatever comes. Stand firm in God's mercy and grace in these uncertain times. Pray that we become more united, compassionate, and loving human beings, and live with hopefulness!
In the meantime, we'll be doing everything in virtual ways! Our Facebook Premier Sunday worship is at 9:00 am every Sunday morning. We hope you will join us and interact live with the premier if you're able, but the video will also remain posted on Facebook and YouTube with links on our worship page for later viewing (use the menu above). The church building is not open, but you can still call during our regular business hours of 9:00 am-3:00 pm T-W-Th, and 9:00 am-1:00 pm on Fridays, and of course may email at any time.
Find out what's going on in ministry and worship in our Weekly Connection.
It sure seems like we're living in shifting sands...things are changing day by day, and honestly even hour by hour. Good thing that God is unchanging in his love for us, and will be with us through whatever comes. Stand firm in God's mercy and grace in these uncertain times. Pray that we become more united, compassionate, and loving human beings, and live with hopefulness!
In the meantime, we'll be doing everything in virtual ways! Our Facebook Premier Sunday worship is at 9:00 am every Sunday morning. We hope you will join us and interact live with the premier if you're able, but the video will also remain posted on Facebook and YouTube with links on our worship page for later viewing (use the menu above). The church building is not open, but you can still call during our regular business hours of 9:00 am-3:00 pm T-W-Th, and 9:00 am-1:00 pm on Fridays, and of course may email at any time.
Find out what's going on in ministry and worship in our Weekly Connection.
Love Is the Way! Lenten Worship Series and Book Discussion
Poverty, racism, selfishness, climate change, ideological divisions, and disease all pose what appear to be insurmountable challenges to the communities we live in as well as the entire planet. But there is a path forward that can take us to a better place: The Way of Love. In this worship series we’ll learn from God’s Word and the inspiring life of Bishop Michael Curry how reclaiming the power of love can redeem the pain we’re enduring in this country and lead us into a better future. The series continues through Easter Sunday, with special video presentations shared via Wednesday Facebook Live sessions. We'll also be hosting optional Zoom discussion groups after the Wednesday evening sessions. Brief video presentations are available from the MN Annual Conference as they are released HERE. The same link includes all the weekly discussion guides.
Upcoming Lenten Activities
3/7/21 Sunday Worship, Love's Call, Facebook Premier at 9:00am
3/10/21 Wednesday Devotional, Conference Video Chapters 5&6, with Curtis Rieck. Facebook Live at 6:30pm
3/10/21 Wednesday Discussion on Zoom at 7:00pm
3/14/21 Sunday Worship, Love Leaves No One Behind, Facebook Premier at 9:00am
3/17/21 Wednesday Devotional, Conference Video Chapters 5&6, with Curtis R. Rieck. Facebook Live at 6:30pm
3/17/21 Wednesday Discussion on Zoom at 7:00pm
Poverty, racism, selfishness, climate change, ideological divisions, and disease all pose what appear to be insurmountable challenges to the communities we live in as well as the entire planet. But there is a path forward that can take us to a better place: The Way of Love. In this worship series we’ll learn from God’s Word and the inspiring life of Bishop Michael Curry how reclaiming the power of love can redeem the pain we’re enduring in this country and lead us into a better future. The series continues through Easter Sunday, with special video presentations shared via Wednesday Facebook Live sessions. We'll also be hosting optional Zoom discussion groups after the Wednesday evening sessions. Brief video presentations are available from the MN Annual Conference as they are released HERE. The same link includes all the weekly discussion guides.
Upcoming Lenten Activities
3/7/21 Sunday Worship, Love's Call, Facebook Premier at 9:00am
3/10/21 Wednesday Devotional, Conference Video Chapters 5&6, with Curtis Rieck. Facebook Live at 6:30pm
3/10/21 Wednesday Discussion on Zoom at 7:00pm
3/14/21 Sunday Worship, Love Leaves No One Behind, Facebook Premier at 9:00am
3/17/21 Wednesday Devotional, Conference Video Chapters 5&6, with Curtis R. Rieck. Facebook Live at 6:30pm
3/17/21 Wednesday Discussion on Zoom at 7:00pm
COVID-19 Precautions Update 1/14/21
Good News! The pandemic isn’t over yet, but the case rates in Wright County have been consistently decreasing since their peak at the end of November of 2020. Consequently, the Minnesota Annual Conference has dialed forward our Regathering Plan for Churches as of January 14, 2020. We are now in the “orange” phase again and are still taking a cautious approach, uncertain of whether there will be another wave of infections. Nevertheless, we are able to relax a few precautions. Most notably: 1) AA Groups will be allowed to resume meeting in the Education Wing in groups of 10 or fewer; and 2) Pastor Bill will now offer indoor memorial services of ten or fewer (masks, physical distancing) at managed offsite locations such as funeral chapels (outdoor interment services also continue to be an option as well as Zoom services). Pastor Bill has attached a comprehensive update on where our church stands regarding COVID practices and next steps, both indoors and outdoors. Please take the time to carefully read it HERE. You can also read the updated FAQs: COVID and the Church. You can read the Bishop's letter HERE.
Good News! The pandemic isn’t over yet, but the case rates in Wright County have been consistently decreasing since their peak at the end of November of 2020. Consequently, the Minnesota Annual Conference has dialed forward our Regathering Plan for Churches as of January 14, 2020. We are now in the “orange” phase again and are still taking a cautious approach, uncertain of whether there will be another wave of infections. Nevertheless, we are able to relax a few precautions. Most notably: 1) AA Groups will be allowed to resume meeting in the Education Wing in groups of 10 or fewer; and 2) Pastor Bill will now offer indoor memorial services of ten or fewer (masks, physical distancing) at managed offsite locations such as funeral chapels (outdoor interment services also continue to be an option as well as Zoom services). Pastor Bill has attached a comprehensive update on where our church stands regarding COVID practices and next steps, both indoors and outdoors. Please take the time to carefully read it HERE. You can also read the updated FAQs: COVID and the Church. You can read the Bishop's letter HERE.
Caring for God's Creation Hopeful EarthKeepers at Buffalo UMC
We were not made apart from creation, but as an integral part of it. Our search for meaning in this live is futile without a deep knowledge of the roles God has given us for caring for this earth. Just as we receive many blessings through God’s earth and we are called in turn to be a blessing to the earth. Our church is forming a group called Hopeful EarthKeepers to provide resources, activities and inspiration for creation care at all levels - personal, community, global. For information on becoming part of the group, click HERE. All are welcome!
We were not made apart from creation, but as an integral part of it. Our search for meaning in this live is futile without a deep knowledge of the roles God has given us for caring for this earth. Just as we receive many blessings through God’s earth and we are called in turn to be a blessing to the earth. Our church is forming a group called Hopeful EarthKeepers to provide resources, activities and inspiration for creation care at all levels - personal, community, global. For information on becoming part of the group, click HERE. All are welcome!
