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!
Learn How to be "Anxious for Nothing" Finding Calm in a Chaotic World
It's a low-grade fear. An edginess, a dread. It's a wind that won't stop howling. It's not so much a storm as it is the certainty that one is coming. Always...coming. We worry. We even feel anxious about feeling anxious! This fall we'll have several small group studies on "Anxious for Nothing," a book by Max Lucado that can help us find calm in our chaotic world. Come be part of a small group - call the church for more information:
It's a low-grade fear. An edginess, a dread. It's a wind that won't stop howling. It's not so much a storm as it is the certainty that one is coming. Always...coming. We worry. We even feel anxious about feeling anxious! This fall we'll have several small group studies on "Anxious for Nothing," a book by Max Lucado that can help us find calm in our chaotic world. Come be part of a small group - call the church for more information:
- Tuesday evenings at Rita Otness' home from 6:30-8:00 pm September 25 through October 23
- Thursday evenings at Tracy Daleiden’s home in St. Michael, Sept 20 to Oct 18 from 6:30-8:00 pm
- Sunday mornings with Jim Norrix in the Conference Room at church at 9:20 from Sept 30 to Oct 28
Get Control of Your Finances - Financial Peace University Course Offered
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University course will be offered at the church on Wednesdays, October 3 through November 28, 6:30-8:00 pm at half-price! We especially invite young couples or individuals who'd like to learn more about managing their finances for the long haul, though this course is beneficial at any stage of life. We invite you to participate for just $50 per household, which includes your workbook to keep and access to online resources. People who have taken this course say it was life-changing and has gotten them out of debt sooner than they ever dreamed, and helped them set goals in line with their values. Call the church right away about registering!
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University course will be offered at the church on Wednesdays, October 3 through November 28, 6:30-8:00 pm at half-price! We especially invite young couples or individuals who'd like to learn more about managing their finances for the long haul, though this course is beneficial at any stage of life. We invite you to participate for just $50 per household, which includes your workbook to keep and access to online resources. People who have taken this course say it was life-changing and has gotten them out of debt sooner than they ever dreamed, and helped them set goals in line with their values. Call the church right away about registering!
Jumpin' Jehosafats in Concert September 22
If you enjoy upbeat Dixieland and jazz gospel music, don't miss this concert here at Buffalo UMC on Saturday, September 22 at 7:00 pm. This group of mostly Methodist pastors has been making joyful noise together for many years. The music will have you tapping your toys and lifting your spirit. This is a free event, though a freewill offering will be received with a portion supporting mission work. Refreshments are served following the concert. This is one of the Saturday Awakenings series of community concerts, so please come enjoy!
If you enjoy upbeat Dixieland and jazz gospel music, don't miss this concert here at Buffalo UMC on Saturday, September 22 at 7:00 pm. This group of mostly Methodist pastors has been making joyful noise together for many years. The music will have you tapping your toys and lifting your spirit. This is a free event, though a freewill offering will be received with a portion supporting mission work. Refreshments are served following the concert. This is one of the Saturday Awakenings series of community concerts, so please come enjoy!
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Shade for the Park
Our Summer Reading in the Park has wrapped up. Thanks to everyone who attended and all who helped make it happen! A direct outgrowth from that program is an initiative started by the young families to raise funds for a canopy for the park, as the one thing our playground lacks is shade. Since the parents knew that our church and the city have already provided all the financial backing possible, they decided to establish a GoFundMe account to fundraise for a canopy/shelter that would fit between the two playground areas. If you have enjoyed using the park, but would like to see some shade, you could help with even a small donation. We have an excellent price quote that is good until the end of September, so getting the word out is critical. Here is the link if you wish to donate: www.gofundme.com/mnfzj-park-shelter-for-buffalo-city-park Small contributions by many will get the job done!! Please spread the word. |
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Church Musicians Sought - If you are a musician who'd like to share your talents in a church setting, please contact us to let us know where you'd like to fit in. We have both paid and volunteer positions open, including instrumental and vocal leadership opportunities with our band-led Joyful Praise team, children's music and our hymn-led Celebration worship service. Piano/keyboard experience helpful for some positions.
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.
