Welcome
Thank you for visiting us!
We are a warm and caring faith community gathering to worship God and sharing the love of Jesus Christ through our friendship and service to our neighbors here and around the world. We are a Reconciling Ministries Network church and we welcome and care for ALL.
If you are considering a new place of worship or a relocation to our area, we would love to have you be our guest.
Kenmore UMC stands as a LIGHTHOUSE church. We have chosen to serve as a lighthouse for those seeking a safe harbor in this storm of disaffiliations.
We invite everyone who is currently a member of a local disaffiliating UM Congregation to come and find a safe, welcoming and nurturing home with us.
Kenmore United Methodist Church is a Christ-centered community of faith and love,
reaching out to all. We are affiliated with Reconciling Ministries Network,
welcoming people of all sexual orientations & gender identities.
For more information, please click here. More Information
When you visit our church, you will find:
- A caring congregation that will gladly welcome you
- Preaching/teaching that is centered on the Word of God
- Ministries to meet the spiritual needs of every age
The Mission of Kenmore United Methodist Church is:
To grow through the Love and Justice of Jesus to serve ALL and care for our community.
Our Vision:
Every person has a relationship with God through Jesus.
Worship and Sunday School
You are invited to join us for worship this and every Sunday at 10:00 AM in person or on-line.
Childcare is available every Sunday for children age 4 and under. Care providers trained &
certified in CPR/AED. Please see an usher for directions to the childcare room.
Adult and child Sunday School classes beginning at 11:15 AM.
Worship with us via our YouTube Livestream Link: Click Here
Live each Sunday beginning around 9:50 AM.
Sunday School Programs:
(following worship and coffee time, at 11:15 am)
April 14 - Bob Poczik - a program based on the book When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. Kalanithi was a brilliant young neurosurgeon who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. He wrote this book during the last year of his life and it is very wise and moving. One of the things he writes about in the book is how he sees no conflict between science and faith.
April 21- Informational meeting prior to next Sunday’s Charge Conference
April 28 - CHANGE - Special Charge conference
May 5 - Pastor Becky - will lead us in another Courageous Conversation
May 12 - The Celebration Players will bless us with yet another hilarious series of skits having to do
with Mothers in the Bible. You don't want to miss this one!
May 18 - TBA
Kenmore Community Food Pantry News
Thank you for your support for the Anderson's Frozen Custard Gifts Cards. It is greatly appreciated.
The Food Pantry is open Mondays 10 -12 and Thursdays 11:30 - 1:30. We serve the Village of Kenmore and Town of Tonawanda.
Kenmore UMC PreSchool Information
Now accepting applications for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
! ! ! Summer Camp Fun ! ! !
Time to register for our summer camp programs. Winter is on it's way out so it’s time to start thinking
about SUMMER! KUMC Preschool is excited to be offering 3 weeks of fun summer activities for students.
Each week will have a fun theme, daily projects, and activities, sensory and physical play.
Students bring a snack, drink, change of clothes (just in case) and a great attitude!
All the information is in the brochure below:
UNITED WOMEN in FAITH
Check out what the United Women in Faith are doing! UWF Page - Click Here
Sunday, April 21st - 11:30 to 2:00 or until sold out. Sponsored by the UWF.
Drive-thru only in the KUMC parking lot entrance
Dinners are $15.00/Presale $14.00 -paid by April 14 -
Contact Betty Spencer at (716/533-1283 / email bettyspencer08@gmail.com
Presale payment can be made in one of three ways:
• given to Deb Koch or Betty Spencer on Sunday mornings,.
• paid through the PayPal app (click on the QR code to the right, below) -
you must email kenmoreacct@gmail.com to make notice of payment.
• Mail a check directly to the church at 32 Landers Rd.
(must be received by April 19)
All checks must be made out to 'KUMC' with BBQ on the memo line.
Proceeds benefit UWF mission programs.
KUMC Youth News
YOUTH FELLOWSHIP - Kenmore UMC is partnering with Williamsville United Methodist Church to
offer weekly youth fellowship for youth in Middlers & Senior High. Come join us for fun and fellowship
each Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 at Williamsville UMC (5681 Main Street, Williamsville). Fellowship is
led by Ray McCabe and Pastor Gregg Stierheim.
The next Youth group meeting will be on Wednesday March 13. For more information, or if you
would like a ride from Kenmore UMC to Williamsville, please contact Ray McCabe (716.697.2942)
or rnmccabe@gmail.com.
The Bishops Corner
Letter from Bishop Hector A. Burgos-Nunez: Holy Week
Letter from Bishop Hector A. Burgos-Nunez on the 2024 Pastor Appointment Season
Letter from Bishop Hector A. Burgos-Nunez: Give Peace A Chance; Violence in the Middle Easr
KUMC MISSIONS TEAM
Easter Flowers and Alternative Giving.
Thank you for supporting our Missions Project: Clara's Closet!
Vagabonds Announces New Trip to Newport Rhode Island!
Click here for more information:
Grief Support Group
Have you experienced the death of a loved one? Losing a loved one can be an incredibly difficult
and isolating experience. Grief support group members benefit from sharing stories, experiences,
and receiving mutual support from others who have suffered a loss in similar circumstances.
Our next meeting is March 14. For more information Click Here
Spiritual Opportunities:
Check out this new page for ways to serve Kenmore UMC and beyond. Find Out More!
Worship
Worship with us via our YouTube Livestream Link: Click Here
Live each Sunday beginning around 9:50 AM.
KUMC News
Get the latest under News.
Weekly Announcements - What's Going On At Kenmore UMC! Click Here
The Good Book Club
Usually meets the 3rd Thursday at 7:00 pm in the Church Library.
All are welcome!
March's Book is "Mad Honey" by Jodi Picoult. Start reading it now!
March's meeting is postponed to April 18, 2024. We will discuss "Mad Honey" then,
in the Church Library.
For the book list for the year Click Here
