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. Yet, 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. Yet, 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!
"Hitting the Greens" this February
For those of us who can't go south this winter, we'll imagine walking on some green grass in our worship series "Hooks and Slices." Even if you aren't a golfer, you'll appreciate the faith metaphors as we attempt to stay on the fairways, keep our eyes on the ball, and follow through on our swing. We'll even have a putting green where you can see how your short game is doing. Join us for worship any Sunday at 8:15 am for the praise service with band and contemporary music or at 10:30 am for more traditional music.
For those of us who can't go south this winter, we'll imagine walking on some green grass in our worship series "Hooks and Slices." Even if you aren't a golfer, you'll appreciate the faith metaphors as we attempt to stay on the fairways, keep our eyes on the ball, and follow through on our swing. We'll even have a putting green where you can see how your short game is doing. Join us for worship any Sunday at 8:15 am for the praise service with band and contemporary music or at 10:30 am for more traditional music.
“Songs to Warm Your Heart” Concert on February 15
It may be cold outside, but come enjoy a concert of songs to warm your heart at Buffalo United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 15 at 7:00 pm. A group of local musicians will share a variety of songs including Moon River, Sentimental Journey, My Girl, That’s the Way Love Goes, Close to You, One Hand, One Heart and many more favorites from artists like Don Williams, Merle Haggard, The Carpenters, and Ray Charles. It will be a wonderfully fun mix of songs brought to you by John Hagen, Kellie Strub, Bob Strommen (The Heart Strings) and also Marienne Kreitlow, Barbara Norrix and Debbie Bishop and more. Mark your calendar now, and call a friend to join you! As always, refreshments will be served following the concert and a freewill offering will be received and shared with a local charity. The church is located at 609 8th St NW (six blocks west of Perkins). Call 763-682-3538 if you have questions.
It may be cold outside, but come enjoy a concert of songs to warm your heart at Buffalo United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 15 at 7:00 pm. A group of local musicians will share a variety of songs including Moon River, Sentimental Journey, My Girl, That’s the Way Love Goes, Close to You, One Hand, One Heart and many more favorites from artists like Don Williams, Merle Haggard, The Carpenters, and Ray Charles. It will be a wonderfully fun mix of songs brought to you by John Hagen, Kellie Strub, Bob Strommen (The Heart Strings) and also Marienne Kreitlow, Barbara Norrix and Debbie Bishop and more. Mark your calendar now, and call a friend to join you! As always, refreshments will be served following the concert and a freewill offering will be received and shared with a local charity. The church is located at 609 8th St NW (six blocks west of Perkins). Call 763-682-3538 if you have questions.
What Does it Mean to Be a Christian?
Here’s your chance to ask basic questions about the how and why of Christianity, church, or the Bible that you’ve never found the right time or place to ask. Take part in an informal conversation on Sunday, February 2 at 9:20 am to explore basic questions about what it means to follow Jesus. There is no formal curriculum and no outside preparation necessary, but you are encouraged to bring your favorite Bible. Don’t have a Bible? No problem! This will be a mutual exploration of our faith together, not a formal teaching of traditional church doctrine. The intention is to gather the first Sunday monthly through May. Craig Lilja will facilitate the conversation.
Here’s your chance to ask basic questions about the how and why of Christianity, church, or the Bible that you’ve never found the right time or place to ask. Take part in an informal conversation on Sunday, February 2 at 9:20 am to explore basic questions about what it means to follow Jesus. There is no formal curriculum and no outside preparation necessary, but you are encouraged to bring your favorite Bible. Don’t have a Bible? No problem! This will be a mutual exploration of our faith together, not a formal teaching of traditional church doctrine. The intention is to gather the first Sunday monthly through May. Craig Lilja will facilitate the conversation.
Your Chance to Help Trafficked and Exploited Women
God is working in the lives of previously trafficked and exploited women and their children at Terebinth Refuge in Waite Park, Minnesota, a Christ-centered shelter and home helping women transition to independent and healthy lives. Now we have the chance to participate in this ministry! Buffalo UMC will collect new items for the shelter throughout the month of February. You can be part of this drive as well! Bring donation items to the church any time during our business hours, or on Wednesday evenings. May God richly bless the women and children at Terebinth through your generosity!
Here is a list of the items they could use:
Most needed
Deodorant, Napkins, Laundry soap, Liquid hand soap, Ground Coffee, Coffee Creamer (dry), Snacks (small chip bags, snack mixes, breakfast bars, etc)
Food Supplies
Cereal, Pasta (any kind), Spaghetti Sauce, Mac and Cheese (boxed), Ramen Noodles, Canned tomatoes, Canned meat, Spices/Seasoning, Crackers, Tortilla Chips, Soft and Hard Taco Shells,
Gifts Cards, $5.00 or greater, to places like:
Kwik Trip, SuperAmerica, Target, Walmart, Walgreens,
Arts/Crafts supplies
Blank Canvases, Acrylic paints (black and white especially), Paper for card making, Card blanks, Glue sticks, Tape dots, Stencils, Gel Pens, 12x12" scrapbook paper, Adult Coloring Books
Other Needs
Plastic ware, Sticky Notes, Plain White Binders (½-inch, 1-inch, 1.5-inch), Envelopes (all sizes), Storage Bins (all sizes), Zip Lock Baggies (all sizes), Garbage Bags, Tin Foil, Plastic Wrap, Sanitizer wipes
God is working in the lives of previously trafficked and exploited women and their children at Terebinth Refuge in Waite Park, Minnesota, a Christ-centered shelter and home helping women transition to independent and healthy lives. Now we have the chance to participate in this ministry! Buffalo UMC will collect new items for the shelter throughout the month of February. You can be part of this drive as well! Bring donation items to the church any time during our business hours, or on Wednesday evenings. May God richly bless the women and children at Terebinth through your generosity!
Here is a list of the items they could use:
Most needed
Deodorant, Napkins, Laundry soap, Liquid hand soap, Ground Coffee, Coffee Creamer (dry), Snacks (small chip bags, snack mixes, breakfast bars, etc)
Food Supplies
Cereal, Pasta (any kind), Spaghetti Sauce, Mac and Cheese (boxed), Ramen Noodles, Canned tomatoes, Canned meat, Spices/Seasoning, Crackers, Tortilla Chips, Soft and Hard Taco Shells,
Gifts Cards, $5.00 or greater, to places like:
Kwik Trip, SuperAmerica, Target, Walmart, Walgreens,
Arts/Crafts supplies
Blank Canvases, Acrylic paints (black and white especially), Paper for card making, Card blanks, Glue sticks, Tape dots, Stencils, Gel Pens, 12x12" scrapbook paper, Adult Coloring Books
Other Needs
Plastic ware, Sticky Notes, Plain White Binders (½-inch, 1-inch, 1.5-inch), Envelopes (all sizes), Storage Bins (all sizes), Zip Lock Baggies (all sizes), Garbage Bags, Tin Foil, Plastic Wrap, Sanitizer wipes
Be Part of a New Music Team! We are blessed with many talented musicians, but there is definitely room for more, especially as we head into 2020. We'd like to form a second praise team (contemporary music and band) that would lead worship just once a month or so. This allows a slightly lesser time commitment, and a chance for fresh new music, ideas and sound. If you'd like to be part of something new and have a place to share your musical talents in worship, please contact Laurie at the church - 763-682-4409 or email laurie@buffaloumc.com .
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.
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.
