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 His 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. 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 with a link on our website for later viewing. 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 His 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. 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 with a link on our website for later viewing. 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.
United Methodist Bishop Bruce Ough's Statement on George Floyd's Death
Our United Methodist Bishop Bruce R. Ough has issued the following statement following the death of George Floyd, who died May 25 in the custody of Minneapolis police. You may read it here. May our lives and the choices we make allow God's grace, mercy, justice and vision of love overcome evil in the world. Pray for God's Kingdom on earth.
Our United Methodist Bishop Bruce R. Ough has issued the following statement following the death of George Floyd, who died May 25 in the custody of Minneapolis police. You may read it here. May our lives and the choices we make allow God's grace, mercy, justice and vision of love overcome evil in the world. Pray for God's Kingdom on earth.
Caring for God's Creation Worship Series
Now through May 31
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. Each Sunday through May 31 our worship themes will be related to celebrating creation and our stewardship of the earth. We invite you to join us for worship every Sunday at 9:00 am on our Buffalo United Methodist Church Facebook page.
Inspired Art - As part of our worship series, we'll be posting some videos of people sharing the ways that God's creation and nature inspire them and connects them more closely to God. First, we have local artist Ashley Dull Lindeman sharing how her paintings are influenced by the awe of nature. Click HERE to see her inspiring video!
Pollinator Garden - Have you ever thought about planting a pollinator garden to attract and provide habitat for our important bees, butterflies and other insects? Perhaps not a whole garden, but a planter or two on your patio would do. Watch this informative and inspiring video by The Knutson Family from Cokato! Even if you don't plant anything, you will learn a lot about these important plants and insects.
Now through May 31
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. Each Sunday through May 31 our worship themes will be related to celebrating creation and our stewardship of the earth. We invite you to join us for worship every Sunday at 9:00 am on our Buffalo United Methodist Church Facebook page.
Inspired Art - As part of our worship series, we'll be posting some videos of people sharing the ways that God's creation and nature inspire them and connects them more closely to God. First, we have local artist Ashley Dull Lindeman sharing how her paintings are influenced by the awe of nature. Click HERE to see her inspiring video!
Pollinator Garden - Have you ever thought about planting a pollinator garden to attract and provide habitat for our important bees, butterflies and other insects? Perhaps not a whole garden, but a planter or two on your patio would do. Watch this informative and inspiring video by The Knutson Family from Cokato! Even if you don't plant anything, you will learn a lot about these important plants and insects.
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Hopeful EarthKeepers at Buffalo UMC
Looking for something for your kids to do that will get them outdoors? Try out this Nature Scavenger Hunt challenge put together by our BUMC Hopeful Earthkeepers! This could be fun regardless of age, so be sure to stay tuned. To get a head start on things, we have included the Nature Scavenger Hunt list here for you to download. Another version of a scavenger hunt is to challenge you to simply notice the beauty and wonder of nature around you, and post a picture on our Facebook page! Click below to get the check list! Take notice of God's creation - go on a Nature Scavenger Hunt! Click HERE for a handout to guide you! |
Meditation to Calm Your Heart
Now more than ever this simple meditation may help us find calm in troubled times. The idea is to read one line at a time, then pause for a time of meditation after each line. You will feel how the focus changes as words are dropped from each line. Be reminded that you are a child of God, and rest in His arms.
Now more than ever this simple meditation may help us find calm in troubled times. The idea is to read one line at a time, then pause for a time of meditation after each line. You will feel how the focus changes as words are dropped from each line. Be reminded that you are a child of God, and rest in His arms.
Calling all those who know how to sew!!
We've spoken with Buffalo Hospital and Monticello Hospital and BOTH would be extremely grateful for masks at this time!! Please reach out to me (Debbie@buffaloumc.com) if you are interested in sewing some masks and I will figure out how to get them from you and take them to the hospitals!! Please do NOT go out and buy supplies – only do this if you have materials at home!!
Here is the pattern:
www.allinahealth.org/-/media/allina-health/files/mask-sewing-how-to.pdf
We've spoken with Buffalo Hospital and Monticello Hospital and BOTH would be extremely grateful for masks at this time!! Please reach out to me (Debbie@buffaloumc.com) if you are interested in sewing some masks and I will figure out how to get them from you and take them to the hospitals!! Please do NOT go out and buy supplies – only do this if you have materials at home!!
Here is the pattern:
www.allinahealth.org/-/media/allina-health/files/mask-sewing-how-to.pdf
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.
