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
United Methodists see loss, offer relief as wildfires rage
LOS ANGELES (UM News) — United Methodists in southern California are opening their doors and doing what they can to help people displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires. At the same time, many United Methodists are grieving the loss of their homes and at least two churches’ buildings.
Read more: https://www.umnews.org/en/news/united-methodists-see-loss-offer-relief-as-wildfires-rage
Donate to the California-Pacific Conference’s fire recovery fund
Donate to the United Methodist Committee on Relief
What's Happening at KUMC?
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.
Worship with us via our YouTube Livestream Link: Click Here
Live each Sunday beginning around 9:50 AM.
Sunday School Studies:
New Beginnings Class
Jan 19 : Bob Thompson will present an informational program on the beginnings of Kenmore Church and the original church building built in 1893. All are welcome.
UNITED WOMEN in FAITH - Check out the UWF page here: UWF Page
Check out SPARK Worship: 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month.
More info: SPARK
This Saturday, 4:30 - 6:00 - January 4, 2025
SPARK Ministries presents the CONVERSATION CAFE @ Kenmore UMC
Come in, get warm, get fed by the Holy Spirit.
Snacks, Music, Conversation.
What does a "VILE" follower of Jesus do in an age of extremism?"
Child Care provided.
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:
It's The Reverse Advent Calendar!
THANK YOU! For helping to stock our pantry shelves this holiday season.
Current Needs:
Peanut Butter, Jelly, Cereal, Tuna Fish, Mac n Cheese, Pasat Sauce
UMCOR NEWS
UMCOR - Connecting Neighbors Training @ Kenmore UMC
January 25, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:30pm
Check the UMCOR page for the most recent information.
We're excited to announce that UMCOR Connecting Neighbors trainings will be happening at Kenmore UMC!
More information on our UMCOR page: UMCOR Page
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA WHO HAVE BEEN DEVASTATED BY WILDFIRES YOU CAN MAKE A DONATION EITHER ONLINE AT:
https://advance.umcmission.org/p-620-umcor-us-disaster-response-and-recovery.aspx
In the dropdown menu direct you funds to: USDR -California Fires
OR
you can use the long envelopes on the back table and write in California fires on memo with advance #901670
Neighborhood HUB is Here!
We are working to ship flood buckets to areas affected by Hurricanes Helene & Milton. The conference will be shipping
out buckets and Kenmore UMC is one of the collection points for supplies and already completed buckets. If you would
like to donate supplies/buckets please go to these links for items needed to purchase to fill a bucket:
United Methodist Response to Hurricane Helene Devastation:
Another area of great need is the UMCOR Disaster Response & Recovery : This is the Special Advance for Hurricane Helene
relief efforts (#901670). Please donate to help those communities devastated by this storm.
UMCOR responds to natural or civil disasters of such magnitude that they overwhelm a community’s ability to recover on its own. When disaster strikes, it is local churches that provide the first response to their communities. This basic understanding—that disaster response is local—forms the foundation for UMCOR’s US disaster training and response.
(Envelopes on the back table - check the appropriate box and write in the advance #)
https://umcmission.org/umcor-cleaning-kit/
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: Stay Tuned for our Next Adventure!
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 Orleans
An Advent message of Peace from Bishop Hector Burgos-Nunez.
https://www.unyumc.org/news/article/advent-message-the-path-to-peace
Council of Bishops’ 2024 Advent and Christmas Message:
https://www.unyumc.org/news/article/council-of-bishops-2024-advent-and-christmas-message
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11)
Council of Bishops seek prayer following violence in Nigeria aimed at UMC
https://www.unyumc.org/news/article/council-of-bishops-seek-prayer-following-violence-in-nigeria-aimed-at-umc
Message from Bishop Burgos on recent storms in Upper New York AC:
https://www.unyumc.org/news/article/from-the-desk-of-bishop-hector-a.-burgos-nunez-next-steps-for-summer-storms
Check out our new Annual Conference/General Conference Page for all the new things in the United Methodist Church!
KUMC MISSIONS TEAM
Christmas Flowers and Alternative Giving.
Advent, when we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We wonder about Mary that
night. Who helped her? Who were her midwives, for she almost certainly had one or two. And how did young
Mary care for the baby Jesus afterwards?
Certainly, Mary did not have diapers as we know them, and they are out of reach for many new young mothers
today. For this years Christmas Alternative, we are supporting both Clara’s Closet and Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s Nurse-Family Partnership program. Clara’s Closet provides free clothing, household goods, and hygiene
products to refugees and low-income people and is always looking for diapers, especially sizes 5 & 6. The
Nurse-Family Partnership program is a resource for low-income first time moms to help them create a better
future for themselves and their baby.
This Christmas Alternative will be split between these two organizations. If you’d like to bring in diapers we’ll
accept them too!
Forms to give gifts for the Christmas Alternative and the Christmas poinsettias can be found on the link below
& in the sanctuary. Orders/gifts are due by December 15. Thank you for your generosity to a worthy cause!
KUMC News
Get the latest under News. The Advent/January Newsletter is now online.
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!
Next meeting is December 19 at 7:00 pm
"Above Suspicion" by Lynda LaPlante
January:
January 16 at 7:00 pm
"The Madwomen of Paris" by Jennifer Cody Epstein
For the book list for the year Click Here
