Welcome to Buffalo United Methodist Church's website! We are a church made up of many ages, personal experiences and faith backgrounds, who celebrate our God-given graces and gifts together in worship and service. We share a common faith in Jesus Christ and a desire to grow in faithfulness, but we're diverse in that God speaks to each of us uniquely. We have different learning styles, we like different styles of music, and we have different ways of expressing our growing faith. A quote from Methodist church founder, John Wesley, sums it up well: “In essentials unity, in all else charity.”
We are serious about following Jesus, but casual about most everything else. We are Biblical in focus, with scripture as the first source of our faith, reflected on using our reason, experience, and faith tradition. But, we also believe that we do not have to agree on everything to love one another or to serve together.
We are grateful to be a generationally-diverse church with over 125 years of history in this community and a rich denominational heritage and connection. While respectful of church traditions, we are continually asking “What is God calling us to do today and tomorrow?”
We strive to share unity, grace and the joy of knowing Christ in our community and in the world. Come visit anytime!
We are serious about following Jesus, but casual about most everything else. We are Biblical in focus, with scripture as the first source of our faith, reflected on using our reason, experience, and faith tradition. But, we also believe that we do not have to agree on everything to love one another or to serve together.
We are grateful to be a generationally-diverse church with over 125 years of history in this community and a rich denominational heritage and connection. While respectful of church traditions, we are continually asking “What is God calling us to do today and tomorrow?”
We strive to share unity, grace and the joy of knowing Christ in our community and in the world. Come visit anytime!
Charlie Roth in Concert March 23
Enjoy a mix of Americana, folk, blues, country, and Celtic music by the engaging Charlie Roth on Saturday, March 23 at 7:00 pm at Buffalo United Methodist Church. Charlie Roth is a unique blend of all genres, and tells stories with his rich baritone vocal, acoustic guitar, rack harmonica, and foot percussion. A consummate showman, an entertainer with countless gigs under his belt (also a member of the Celtic band Ring of Kerry), Charlie has mastered the art of playing and singing from his heart, exuding the sheer joy of making great music which can be felt by everyone who is connected to that magical and medicinal spiritual grace. Refreshments will be served following the program, and a freewill offering will be received, with half going to flood relief. This concert is part of the Saturday Awakenings series at Buffalo UMC.
Enjoy a mix of Americana, folk, blues, country, and Celtic music by the engaging Charlie Roth on Saturday, March 23 at 7:00 pm at Buffalo United Methodist Church. Charlie Roth is a unique blend of all genres, and tells stories with his rich baritone vocal, acoustic guitar, rack harmonica, and foot percussion. A consummate showman, an entertainer with countless gigs under his belt (also a member of the Celtic band Ring of Kerry), Charlie has mastered the art of playing and singing from his heart, exuding the sheer joy of making great music which can be felt by everyone who is connected to that magical and medicinal spiritual grace. Refreshments will be served following the program, and a freewill offering will be received, with half going to flood relief. This concert is part of the Saturday Awakenings series at Buffalo UMC.
Spend Lent "In the Garden"
This Lent our Sunday worship is being spent "in the garden." Our worship series will include many of the garden settings included in the Bible, leading up to the Garden of Gethsemane as Jesus neared his impending death. The Bible begins in a garden where God creates Paradise. At the heart of the gospels is another garden, the garden of redemption. Jesus suffers, dies and is buried in a garden, but on the third day he emerges from the tomb, conquering sin and death. The Bible ends in a garden. Revelation 22 paints a picture of the saints dwelling with God in a restored Paradise. In this series, we discuss these and other gardens in the Bible. Join us any Sunday for worship! Our praise service with a band is at 8:15 am and our more traditional service with piano is at 10:30 am.
This Lent our Sunday worship is being spent "in the garden." Our worship series will include many of the garden settings included in the Bible, leading up to the Garden of Gethsemane as Jesus neared his impending death. The Bible begins in a garden where God creates Paradise. At the heart of the gospels is another garden, the garden of redemption. Jesus suffers, dies and is buried in a garden, but on the third day he emerges from the tomb, conquering sin and death. The Bible ends in a garden. Revelation 22 paints a picture of the saints dwelling with God in a restored Paradise. In this series, we discuss these and other gardens in the Bible. Join us any Sunday for worship! Our praise service with a band is at 8:15 am and our more traditional service with piano is at 10:30 am.
Become a Better Listener - Free Training on April 6
Learning to listen better is truly an act of love, and a skill that benefits us in every aspect of our lives. This free training session will help you connect with others more effectively and improve your personal relationships with family, friends, and co-workers. It's here at Buffalo United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 6, 9:00-11:00 am. The presenter is Susan Nienaber, licensed therapist, organizational consultant and pastor. Susan is an experienced trainer with a passion for helping people learn to care more effectively for one another. All are welcome! Pre-registration by April 3 at 763-682-3538 would be helpful, though is not required. Feel free to show up the day of the training!
Learning to listen better is truly an act of love, and a skill that benefits us in every aspect of our lives. This free training session will help you connect with others more effectively and improve your personal relationships with family, friends, and co-workers. It's here at Buffalo United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 6, 9:00-11:00 am. The presenter is Susan Nienaber, licensed therapist, organizational consultant and pastor. Susan is an experienced trainer with a passion for helping people learn to care more effectively for one another. All are welcome! Pre-registration by April 3 at 763-682-3538 would be helpful, though is not required. Feel free to show up the day of the training!
Speaker on Human/Sex Trafficking in Wright County Scheduled for Sunday, April 7
John Bowen, assistant Wright County attorney will talk about the sobering social justice issue of human trafficking locally. Yes, it does happen here! Come learn more between worship services from 9:20-10:20 am. All are welcome! This is intended for an audience 18 years old or older. When you enter the main front doors of the church, you will take a right and go through the fellowship hall to the back section. Grab a cup of coffee on your way by!
John Bowen, assistant Wright County attorney will talk about the sobering social justice issue of human trafficking locally. Yes, it does happen here! Come learn more between worship services from 9:20-10:20 am. All are welcome! This is intended for an audience 18 years old or older. When you enter the main front doors of the church, you will take a right and go through the fellowship hall to the back section. Grab a cup of coffee on your way by!
We Are a Missional Church!
Buffalo UMC has joined other United Methodist churches across the country in boldly asking God to work through us in new ways. We have adopted five new missional ministry initiatives as a pathway we are following to increase our fruitfulness in reaching more people with the good news of Jesus Christ. These five initiatives (and twelve new ministry teams) are adding vitality and momentum to our ministries of meeting, listening to, learning from, and loving other people in the name and Spirit of Jesus. We are on a journey of becoming fearless, selfless, and hopeful disciples, doing whatever it takes to bring the love of Jesus to hurting, lonely, and left-out people. Find out more by reading the full MCCI report here.
Buffalo UMC has joined other United Methodist churches across the country in boldly asking God to work through us in new ways. We have adopted five new missional ministry initiatives as a pathway we are following to increase our fruitfulness in reaching more people with the good news of Jesus Christ. These five initiatives (and twelve new ministry teams) are adding vitality and momentum to our ministries of meeting, listening to, learning from, and loving other people in the name and Spirit of Jesus. We are on a journey of becoming fearless, selfless, and hopeful disciples, doing whatever it takes to bring the love of Jesus to hurting, lonely, and left-out people. Find out more by reading the full MCCI report here.
