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!
A New Season of Children & Youth Ministries Begins!
It's not too late to jump into fall activities. We're just getting started, so if you're looking for a place where your children can grow in their faith, we invite you click on the desired links which follow, and/or call or stop by the church. Sunday School, Confirmation and Youth programs welcome all! Sunday School is offered for students ages 3 years through 8th grade on Sundays from 9:20 – 10:20 am. We're happy to visit with you and answer any questions you might have. .
Youth Wednesdays
7th-8th Grade Confirmation Classes begin with orientation on Wednesday, September 11 at 6 pm.
Senior High Youth Sessions start Wednesday, September 18 at 6 pm.
It's not too late to jump into fall activities. We're just getting started, so if you're looking for a place where your children can grow in their faith, we invite you click on the desired links which follow, and/or call or stop by the church. Sunday School, Confirmation and Youth programs welcome all! Sunday School is offered for students ages 3 years through 8th grade on Sundays from 9:20 – 10:20 am. We're happy to visit with you and answer any questions you might have. .
Youth Wednesdays
7th-8th Grade Confirmation Classes begin with orientation on Wednesday, September 11 at 6 pm.
Senior High Youth Sessions start Wednesday, September 18 at 6 pm.
Disciple Bible Study Starts September 19
The new Disciple Fast Track Bible study goes through the Bible in 24 weeks with 75 minute classes and shorter reading assignments. Study manuals and videos help participants absorb and retain what is learned. Buffalo UMC will offer DFT on Thursday evenings beginning September 19 to be completed before Easter. If you have questions or are interested in registering, call Jean Metcalf 507-828-2969. This is a fabulous, interactive Bible study! Join us!
The new Disciple Fast Track Bible study goes through the Bible in 24 weeks with 75 minute classes and shorter reading assignments. Study manuals and videos help participants absorb and retain what is learned. Buffalo UMC will offer DFT on Thursday evenings beginning September 19 to be completed before Easter. If you have questions or are interested in registering, call Jean Metcalf 507-828-2969. This is a fabulous, interactive Bible study! Join us!
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 fall. 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.
