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.
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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
How the Rev. Dr. Michael Beck and Greenhouse Days helped SPARK ignite a new way of being church
SPARK has emerged as a vibrant fresh expression of faith, rooted in radical inclusion, community, and spiritual creativity at Kenmore United Methodist Church. While its origins began with a local team’s desire for something new, its growth and continued momentum have been deeply shaped by the influence of the Rev. Dr. Michael Beck and the Greenhouse Days initiative.
SPARK, which stands for Seeking Progressive Acceptance, Respect, and Kindness, began not as a program but as a question: What would church look like if it was built on relationships instead of rituals? That question opened the door to exploring a different kind of faith community—one that would eventually align with the United Methodist Fresh Expressions movement championed by Michael Beck.
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Check out SPARK Worship: 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month.
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Saturday, 4:30 - 6:00 - July 20, 2025
SPARK Ministries presents the CONVERSATION CAFE @ Kenmore UMC
This Saturday you’ll find us opening the table to chat about ? What do you want to talk about?
Let’s discover the ways this service spoke to you.
Come in, get fed by the Holy Spirit.
Snacks and Conversation.
Child Care provided.
KUMC Annual Women's Retreat October 10-12, 2025
A Canon of One’s Own: Reading Women, Sex and Gender in Scripture
Mark 14: 9: “Truly I tell you, wherever the good news is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be
told in remembrance of her.”(But we don’t even know her name!)
Led by Gail Streete, Ph.D., (sister of Dr. Wendy Paterson)
This retreat is once again held at the Chautauqua Methodist House located on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institute.
$75 pp. Registration Deadline - September 14, 2025
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.
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.
Kenmore Community Food Pantry News:
Current Needs:
Cereal, Tuna Fish, Pasta Sauce.
Missions:
It's our Annual Mum Sale!
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UMCOR NEWS
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KUMC C.A.R.E Grief Support Group - Check out meeting dates & times KUMC C.A.R.E.S.
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.
Kenmore UMC PreSchool Information
Now accepting applications for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
Santa and His Elves Visited the Preschool!
Kenmore UMC Alzheimers/Dementia Caregivers Respite Program
Check out pictures from our Mothers Day Tea!
Respite Program
Vagabonds Announcements: Kazoo Factory in Eden!
Check out our Vagabonds Page.
Vagabonds will be traveling to ...
Dec. 3-5: "Christmas with the DuPonts" overnight trip to Wilmington, Del. including Longwood Gardens - Brochure and Reservation form now available!
Feb. 2026: 10-day Cruise to Hawaii, Maui, Hilo, Kona, Kauai on Norwegian's Pride of America" - more info coming
Prayer Requests
Did you know we have a Prayer Request page on this website? You can submit prayer requests through the website and /or you can see who is in need of prayer. Click on the Prayer Link in the top menu.
The Bishops Corner
Special Message from Bishop Héctor: The ongoing California wildfires:
Bishop Burgos-Nunez Message on Wildfires
Council of Bishops Article on the plight of Migrants, Immigrants, and Refugees
Plight of Migrants, Immigrants & Refugees
A Special Message from Bishop Hector Burgos-Nunez: Terrorist Attack in New Orleans
Terrorist Attack in New Orlean
Check out our new Annual Conference/General Conference Page for all the new things in the United Methodist Church!
KUMC News
Get the latest under News. The Spring Easter Newsletter is now online.
Weekly Announcements - What's Going On At Kenmore UMC! Click Here
