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. Trust that we will get through this trial together, and pray that we become more united, compassionate, and loving.
In the meantime, we'll be doing everything in virtual ways! Our Facebook live stream Sunday worship is at 9:00 am. We hope you will join us live if you're able,but will also remain posted on Facebook and here on our website for later viewing. We will also be doing short Wednesday evening Lent devotionals at 6:00 pm as live streams on our Facebook page. See the article below for more details. The church building is not open, but you can still call during our regular business hours of 9:00am-3:00pm T-W-Th, and 9:00 am-1:00 pm on Fridays, and of course may email at any time.
While we live in uncertain times, we trust in a merciful God to get us through. Pray and live with hopefulness!
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. Trust that we will get through this trial together, and pray that we become more united, compassionate, and loving.
In the meantime, we'll be doing everything in virtual ways! Our Facebook live stream Sunday worship is at 9:00 am. We hope you will join us live if you're able,but will also remain posted on Facebook and here on our website for later viewing. We will also be doing short Wednesday evening Lent devotionals at 6:00 pm as live streams on our Facebook page. See the article below for more details. The church building is not open, but you can still call during our regular business hours of 9:00am-3:00pm T-W-Th, and 9:00 am-1:00 pm on Fridays, and of course may email at any time.
While we live in uncertain times, we trust in a merciful God to get us through. Pray and live with hopefulness!
Online Worship is Our New Normal!
We are now live streaming (exclusively) a blended worship service at 9:00 am on our Facebook page and will continue this method of worship until at least May 10 at the request of our Bishop, so please check in regularly for updates, and we hope you will join us for worship online! Better yet, invite a friend to join us as well or share the link with them after the service! We could all use a little encouragement in these days. You'll find recording of the live streams on Facebook or by using the WORSHIP link at the top of this page.
Wednesday Lent Online Devotion at 6:00 pm
Curtis Rieck presents short Lenten devotionals on Wednesdays. Here is a link to our Facebook page from Wednesday, March 18. We encourage you to check in each Wednesday during Lent at 6:00 pm for a short, hopeful message.
We are now live streaming (exclusively) a blended worship service at 9:00 am on our Facebook page and will continue this method of worship until at least May 10 at the request of our Bishop, so please check in regularly for updates, and we hope you will join us for worship online! Better yet, invite a friend to join us as well or share the link with them after the service! We could all use a little encouragement in these days. You'll find recording of the live streams on Facebook or by using the WORSHIP link at the top of this page.
Wednesday Lent Online Devotion at 6:00 pm
Curtis Rieck presents short Lenten devotionals on Wednesdays. Here is a link to our Facebook page from Wednesday, March 18. We encourage you to check in each Wednesday during Lent at 6:00 pm for a short, hopeful message.
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Meditation to Calm Your Heart
On Ash Wednesday, we introduced this meditation to our congregation, and now more than ever it may help us find calm in troubled times. The idea is to read one line at a time, then pausing for a time of meditation after each line. You will feel how the focus changes as words are dropped from each line. 
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Gospel of Mark This Lent!
Our Sunday worship theme this Lent is "Who is This Man?" as told by the Gospel of Mark. Written during a time when Jesus’ followers were persecuted and struggling, the Gospel of Mark is filled with a passion and urgency that continues to challenge us today. From Jesus’ baptism to his crucifixion and resurrection, the events described by Mark help answer the question, “Who is this man?” |
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.
