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.
What's Happening at KUMC?
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 #)
Stewardship: Holy Smoke!!
See what's happening in this year's Holy Smoke Stewardship Campaign! Stewardship
You can drop your pledge card off at any time. Please place them in the boxes on the back tables of the
sanctuary when you are here for worship or feel free to mail them to the church. They will be collected regularly.
THANK YOU!
Thanksgiving Neighborhood Dinner
You're invited to join us for our annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, November 24. 11:30 - 1:00 pm.
Enjoy a complete dinner with all the fixings.
Thanksgiving Dinner Information
UNITED WOMEN in FAITH - Making Pies, Selling Pies, Making Cookies, Selling Cookies, Gift cards
Check out the UWF page here: UWF Page
Kenmore Community Food Pantry News: Current Needs, Pasta & Meatballs and WNY Food Shuttle Food Pantry Page
New Beginnings Class - Continues the study of Mark.
Lesson 6: Mark 3:13-35 - Oct. 27
No Study November 3 - All Saints Day
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.
Check out SPARK Worship: 1st and 3rd Saturdays each month.
More info: SPARK
SAFE SANCTUARIES:
Are you working with Children, Youth or Vulnerable Adults (think Respite Care).
Have you had Safe Sanctuaries training? (it is mandatory in our Conference- you only have to do the training once.)
The Conference has an online training coming up- see below.
Saturday, November 2, 2024 9am - 12:30pm Registration is now open;
please register - spots fill up quickly!!
Register here: Safe Sanctuaries Training
Sharing Your Hope Lite
Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 9:30am to 3:30pm, at Kenmore UMC.
This class is for anyone who wants to help and reach out to support others with the use of distinctively Christian caring practices.
It addresses topics both theologically and practically on: spiritual listening, praying with another, bereavement and loss, and dementia care. Group discussion and individual role-plays enhance class participants’ practice of journeying with those who
need a person with a caring/listening heart. Recommended for anyone serving in food pantries, older adult ministries, Fresh Expressions community building, emergency relief efforts, and neighborhood outreach.
If you want to learn or brush up on your Christian caring skills, sign up with Pastor Becky, rev.rnaber@gmail.com
Coming in November - Community Thanksgiving Meal
November 24, 2024 at 11:30 am.
Sign up sheets to donate items on the back tables.
We are thankful for any donations and volunteers to help with this annual tradition!
Please see Maria & Ryan Voelker for any questions or contact them at voelkermk716@gmail.com
Order Your Christmas Wreath Today!
Balsam Fir Wreaths - Fresh & Fragrant, from local Sanborn Greenhouses
22-24” Wreath with pine cones (no bow)- $25
28-30” Wreath with bow (no pine cones)- $30
Orders are due by Sunday, November 10th
Wreaths will be available for pickup at the church on Friday, November 22nd (2:30 – 4:00) or Sunday, November 24th (after service at garden entrance).
Questions or orders – call Karen Glor (716)837-0946 or kareng93@gmail.com.
Please make checks payable to KUMC (memo line – wreath sale).
The 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:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16244FJ7MJRZT?ref_=wl_share
https://umcmission.org/umcor-cleaning-kit/
H E L P *** H E L P *** H E L P
WE ARE IN NEED OF HELP!
The Upper New York Conference is preparing to ship flood buckets to an UMCOR staging area for transport to the flood
ravaged regions in the south. We need to move 400 of our flood buckets to pallets outside and wrap them for pick up later
next week. We are asking for volunteers to move buckets THIS Sunday after Coffee Time (11:30am) and on Monday (Oct 28)
at 10:00am. Many hands can make for a fast turn around.
onto the truck.The transport company will have a jack loader to lift the pallets. Contact Ray if you can help Thursday.
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 Programs:
(following worship and coffee time, at 11:15 am)
These will begin again in September.
Kenmore UMC PreSchool Information
Now accepting applications for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
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!
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.
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
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
Make sure you follow our Facebook page to see the message of hope from Bishop Burgos-Nunez at General Conference.
Check out our new Annual Conference/General Conference Page for all the new things in the United Methodist Church!
KUMC MISSIONS TEAM
Easter Flowers and Alternative Giving.
Thank you for supporting our Missions Project: Clara's Closet! We were able to donate $2215 to help refugees thru Clara's Closet.
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.
For more information Click Here
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!
Next meeting is November 21 at 7:00 pm
"The Bandit Queens" by Parini Shroff
For the book list for the year Click Here
