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!
Summer Reading in the Park Every Wednesday
Our Summer Reading in the Park program here at the Methodist City Park Playground continues each Wednesday from 9:30 – 10:30 am through August 21 (except on July 3!!) Volunteers read stories aloud for younger children. Older kids are welcome to bring books and read on their own if they prefer. Some books will also be available onsite to borrow for reading here or at home. After the story time, there will be activities and play time, plus snacks will be served. This is a free program. Volunteers will focus on reading so direct child supervision is not provided, but all are welcome to bring their kids and come and enjoy! Indoors if raining. The church and park are located at 609 8th St NW (six blocks west of Perkins). |
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EarthKeepers Sessions Wednesday Evenings in July!
Come join the conversation about becoming better EarthKeepers here at Buffalo United Methodist Church on Wednesdays in July starting July 10 through July 31 (4 sessions total) from 6:30-7:30 pm. We'll have speakers to share ideas and get the conversations rolling, and will share resources across many different areas that will help us move toward sustainable living. There are so many things we can do, large and small, to make a difference. Come learn more and share your own ideas on what you do in your household. Caring for Creation is part of our stewardship and the future of our children!
Speaking of kids, there will be EarthKeeper Kids sessions at the same time as the speaker sessions. Children will do some hands-on activities, talk about things they can do for our planet and have some fun. Adults, teens and children can all participate free of charge. Refreshments will follow.
Come join the conversation about becoming better EarthKeepers here at Buffalo United Methodist Church on Wednesdays in July starting July 10 through July 31 (4 sessions total) from 6:30-7:30 pm. We'll have speakers to share ideas and get the conversations rolling, and will share resources across many different areas that will help us move toward sustainable living. There are so many things we can do, large and small, to make a difference. Come learn more and share your own ideas on what you do in your household. Caring for Creation is part of our stewardship and the future of our children!
Speaking of kids, there will be EarthKeeper Kids sessions at the same time as the speaker sessions. Children will do some hands-on activities, talk about things they can do for our planet and have some fun. Adults, teens and children can all participate free of charge. Refreshments will follow.
"Meet in the Middle" Summer Worship Service at 9:00 am
This summer our two worship services will unite and have just one service at 9:00 am. It’s called “Meet in the Middle” because we split the difference on summer worship times (8:15 & 9:45) to start at 9:00 am. Just for fun we're also calling it "M & M" (meet in the middle) Worship. Coffee fellowship will follow worship from 10:00-10:30. The coffee pot will also be on when you get here for a quick cup of Guatemalan java beforehand, if you like. You can come to worship and still have most of the day for other family activities. Our worship series will be based on the parables of Jesus, and we promise some interesting new thoughts on these old stories!
This summer our two worship services will unite and have just one service at 9:00 am. It’s called “Meet in the Middle” because we split the difference on summer worship times (8:15 & 9:45) to start at 9:00 am. Just for fun we're also calling it "M & M" (meet in the middle) Worship. Coffee fellowship will follow worship from 10:00-10:30. The coffee pot will also be on when you get here for a quick cup of Guatemalan java beforehand, if you like. You can come to worship and still have most of the day for other family activities. Our worship series will be based on the parables of Jesus, and we promise some interesting new thoughts on these old stories!
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.
