| Buffalo City Mission Outreach |
| Leader: |
Al Biel & Don Santucci |
| Description: |
This is an outreach ministry to the men of the Buffalo City Mission. It is both evangelistic and discipleship oriented. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
6:30 PM for devotions and prayer; 7:00 PM for Chapel service |
| Days: |
first Sunday of each month |
| Location: |
Buffalo City Mission, 100 E Tupper St, Buffalo, NY 14203 |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Elmwood Expressions |
| Leader: |
Michelle Stockton |
| Description: |
Combine your favorite passion in life with service. Elmwood Expressions serves coffee, pastries and teas, creating an environment for people to get together and fellowship with one another. Also includes set-up and tear down of Elmwood Expressions area. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
7:30am - 11:00am |
| Days: |
Sunday, every other week |
| Location: |
Chapel at Elmwood |
| Childcare: |
Available |
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| Generations |
| Leader: |
Jeff & Kimberly DiQuattro |
| Description: |
Generations is a time of Christ-centered fellowship, fun, friends, and Bible study. All ages and stages welcome. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Days: |
Sunday, 3rd Sunday of each month |
| Location: |
call church office |
| Childcare: |
Available |
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| Host Team |
| Leader: |
Mary Dowd & Gail Conklin |
| Description: |
Team members welcome and greet all those coming to the Chapel at Elmwood at the front doors and various locations on campus, pass out worship folders, help visitors find seats, and collect the offering. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
8:15am |
| Days: |
Sunday, every week |
| Location: |
Chapel at Elmwood |
| Childcare: |
Available |
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| King's World |
| Leader: |
Earl Leatherland |
| Description: |
This group gathers at 8:30am on Sunday mornings to prepare to reach every man, woman, boy, and girl with repeated opportunities to hear and see the gospel. Each week, children birth - 5th grade are presented with God's love for them. This group also meets at various times during the month for cookouts, skating, strategy sessions, and creative sessions. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
8:30 AM |
| Days: |
every other Sunday and various times throughout the month |
| Location: |
Elmwood |
| Childcare: |
Available |
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| Makeover Team |
| Leader: |
Jeff DiQuattro |
| Description: |
Assist in preparing the seven theaters to create environments for worship on Sunday mornings. Transform the building into a more inviting place. A large emphasis is placed on preparing the King’s World ministry areas. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
7:00am - 8:30am & 10:20am - 11:15am |
| Days: |
Sunday, every week |
| Location: |
Chapel at Elmwood |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Parking & Safety Team |
| Leader: |
Jim Dean |
| Description: |
This group is the front line of the First Impressions ministry. This team sets up parking lot signs, directs traffic, monitors the atrium during the mnorning gathering and welcomes late arrivals. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
| Days: |
Sunday, every week |
| Location: |
Chapel at Elmwood |
| Childcare: |
Available |
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| Prayer & Follow-Up Team |
| Leader: |
Marty Rose & Mike Cassell |
| Description: |
The Prayer and Follow-Up group is available to pray with people after the morning gathering for any prayer need that is expressed. This group helps new believers affirm their decision to accept Christ and they review the LifeChange booklets with them. This group also follows up with individuals who indicate an interest in a relationship with Jesus. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
After Service |
| Days: |
Sunday, every week |
| Location: |
Chapel at Elmwood |
| Childcare: |
Available |
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| Tech Team |
| Leader: |
Nick Kish |
| Description: |
The tech team creates the experiences we all enjoy in the adult worship theater as well as in the King’s World theater. Their specialty is lighting, audio, video, worship band and visual effects. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
7:00am - 11:15am |
| Days: |
Sunday, every week |
| Location: |
The Chapel at Elmwood |
| Childcare: |
Available |
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| Xp3 High School |
| Leader: |
Earl Leatherland |
| Description: |
This environment is designed to help high school students connect to God and to each other by experiencing three things: Wonder (about who God is), Discovery (about who they are), and Passion (for others). |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Days: |
Various Sundays, beginning October |
| Location: |
TBD |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Young Love |
| Leader: |
Craig & Jen Jackson |
| Description: |
Description: Young married couples get together for bible study, book-led studies and discussion. Emphasis is on fellowship in order to grow closer together and help one another through everyday challenges. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| Days: |
Sunday, every other week |
| Location: |
82 Irving Terrace, Tonawanda NY |
| Childcare: |
Available |
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| Eager Hands |
| Leader: |
Hanna Brown |
| Description: |
Proverbs 31 "...she works with eager hands..." Women's group meets for crafting, scrapbooking, beading, stamping, knitting and various other arts adn craft-oriented projects. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
Evening, TBD |
| Days: |
Mondays, once a month |
| Location: |
229 Carmel Road, Buffalo, NY 14214 |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Riding for Him |
| Leader: |
Dennis Rose |
| Description: |
Attend a short service and then ride with other members of Bike Church to a location for food and fellowship. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
6:45 PM |
| Days: |
Monday, every week |
| Location: |
Tonawanda Free Methodist Church, 207 Grove St, Tonawanda NY |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Single Parenting for Dads |
| Leader: |
Jeff Goeddertz |
| Description: |
This group of dads will take a look into what God requires men to be as fathers an role models to their children. They will look into the Bible, study books and real life examples of single parenting in action. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
7:00 PM |
| Days: |
Mondays, every week |
| Location: |
21 Sharon Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150 |
| Childcare: |
Available |
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| Bible Study at the Rose’s |
| Leader: |
Martha Rose & Jim Dean |
| Description: |
This in-home Bible study is a mixed group of singles and couples. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
6:45 PM |
| Days: |
Tuesday, every other week |
| Location: |
171 Crestwood Avenue, Buffalo NY |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Elmwood Runners |
| Leader: |
Chris Zych |
| Description: |
Psalm 119:32 “I run in the path of your commandments, for you have set my heart free.” Group will meet weekly at Delaware Park to pray, run and encourage one another in the Lord. All levels of runners are welcomed, walkers too! |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
6:30 PM |
| Days: |
Tuesday, once a week |
| Location: |
Delaware Park |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Women’s New Believer |
| Leader: |
Martha Rose |
| Description: |
This New Believers group will assist new women believers on their journey to learn more about Jesus and Christianity. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
6:45 PM |
| Days: |
Tuesday, every other week |
| Location: |
171 Crestwood Avenue, Buffalo NY |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Construction Zone: Men at Work |
| Leader: |
Jeff DiQuattro |
| Description: |
The Construction Zone is a weekly breakfast where men gather to grow in their faith, strengthen their marriages and families and impact their community through fellowship, targeted devotions and even sharper realtionships with other men. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
6:15 AM |
| Days: |
Wednesdays, every week |
| Location: |
Denny's Restaurant, 2215 Delware Ave, Buffalo, NY |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Essentials for Women |
| Leader: |
Mary Dowd |
| Description: |
Essentials is a Bible study for women geared to give them a firm foundation for their faith. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
6:30 PM |
| Days: |
Wednesday, every other week |
| Location: |
87 Chadduck Ave., Buffalo NY |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Intermediate Evangelism Course |
| Leader: |
Jeremy & Christine Zapp |
| Description: |
The Intermediate Training Course builds upon the foundational teaching of the Basic Training Course and is designed to further equip believers in a group setting to simply and confidently share the Gospel with family, friends and strangers. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
7:00 PM |
| Days: |
Wednesday, every other week |
| Location: |
4632 Union Road, Cheektowaga NY |
| Childcare: |
Available |
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| Men’s Fraternity |
| Leader: |
Brek Cockrell |
| Description: |
Men gather on a bi-monthly basis to address important topics for men’s lives. This group encourages men to be leaders in their homes, at work and at church. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM |
| Days: |
Wednesdays, start date TBD |
| Location: |
TBD |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Middle School |
| Leader: |
Hanna Brown, Byron Nakagawa and Andy & Janelle Toukatly |
| Description: |
Middle schoolers will enjoy a great time of games, snacks, Bible study, discussion and an occasional evening out! |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
6:00-8:00 PM |
| Days: |
every week |
| Location: |
Rick & Darcy Zacher's home: 175 Windsor Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209 |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Women's Fellowship |
| Leader: |
Mary Dowd & Sue Grinham |
| Description: |
This women’s group is designed for women to spend quality time in fellowship, fun and food! |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
6:00 PM |
| Days: |
Wednesday, every other week |
| Location: |
87 Chadduck Ave.Buffalo, NY or 65 Potomac Ave. Buffalo, NY |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Lockport Crew |
| Leader: |
Bob & Karen Zima |
| Description: |
This crew from Lockport, mainly couples 40-60 years of age gather to share life testimonies |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Days: |
Thursdays, every other week |
| Location: |
6964 Lockwood Court, Lockport, NY 14094 |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| New Beginnings |
| Leader: |
Carm Riggio |
| Description: |
This group is geared to helping women who have been sexually abused as a child, and helping parents of a sexually abused child; education on prevention |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
7:00 PM |
| Days: |
every other Thursday |
| Location: |
29 Cecil Street, Buffalo, NY 14216 |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Oasis |
| Leader: |
Don & Dev Santucci |
| Description: |
Busy...stressed...fatigued? Dive into refreshing, life-giving water of God's Word. This Bible study is a home-based group with a mix of singles and married couples. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Days: |
Thursday, 2nd & 4th of month |
| Location: |
173 West Girard Blvd., Kenmore NY |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Single Women's Small Group |
| Leader: |
Melissa McGreevy |
| Description: |
Single women 25-35 years old looking to build relationships and grow in their spiritual journey. |
| Contact: |
Click for contact information |
| Time: |
6:30 - 8:30 PM |
| Days: |
every other Thursday |
| Location: |
420 Ashland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Thursday Disciples |
| Leader: |
Matt Schroeder |
| Description: |
Thursday Disciples meet for discipleship and
growth/ accountability and food. Kids are welcome to come with their parents.
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| Contact: |
Click for contact information |
| Time: |
6:45 PM |
| Days: |
Thursday, every 3 weeks |
| Location: |
The Leatherland's Home, 727 Longmeadow Road, Amherst NY |
| Childcare: |
Available |
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| Single Mothers |
| Leader: |
Kelly Konesky |
| Description: |
This group gives single mothers an opportunity to bring their children and gather with other single moms in an informal setting. Children can play together while moms give each other some attention. This group will combine focused discussion, conversation and fun to assist in personal growth. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
6:50 PM |
| Days: |
Friday, every week |
| Location: |
Amherst, NY |
| Childcare: |
Available |
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| Adventures in Motherhood |
| Leader: |
Michelle Stockton & Kimberly DiQuattro |
| Description: |
New and veteran moms (and kids!) get together to participate in monthly outings. Fall adventures include: Johnny Appleseed Festival, The Great Pumpkin Patch and Pie Baking. Emphasis is on bridge building with neighbors and friends. |
| Contact: |
Click for contact information |
| Time: |
Varies |
| Days: |
Saturdays: Sep 6, Oct 11, Nov 8 |
| Location: |
Will vary |
| Childcare: |
Available |
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| Iron Sharpens Iron |
| Leader: |
Jeremy Zapp |
| Description: |
Proverbs 27:17 says " As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." This men's group will meet once a month to review a book series. The group will learn the purpose, definition and most of all, the importance of accountability. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
8:00 AM |
| Days: |
Saturday, 1st of each month |
| Location: |
The Plaka Restaurant, 2904 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, 14217 |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Administrative Support |
| Leader: |
Michelle Stockton |
| Description: |
Assist in the church offices on a bi-monthly basis. Tasks include copying, preparing mailings, and other misc projects. |
| Contact: |
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| Time: |
Various |
| Days: |
Flexible |
| Location: |
Church Offices: 15 LaSalle Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217 |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Building Life Together |
| Leader: |
Dennis Rose |
| Description: |
This group will create wood projects with organizations such as Peace of the City |
| Contact: |
Click for contact information |
| Time: |
After dinner |
| Days: |
Once a week, day TBD |
| Location: |
TBD |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Community Prayer Walks |
| Leader: |
Bill Sullivan |
| Description: |
This group will gather to engage in prayer walking our community, around St. Florian and the communities in which we live. |
| Contact: |
Click for contact information |
| Time: |
TBD |
| Days: |
Weekends, twice a month |
| Location: |
Various |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Foosball Group |
| Leader: |
Scott Stockton |
| Description: |
The foosball group will intentionally build relationships through foosball at various venues around town. |
| Contact: |
Click for contact information |
| Time: |
TBD |
| Days: |
TBD |
| Location: |
TBD |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Men’s Outdoor Enthusiasts |
| Leader: |
Dan Zapp |
| Description: |
Outdoor enthusiasts will get together to enjoy God’s creation, encourage one another and have time of prayer. This is a great, non-threatening environment to invite friends and family into to enjoy activities with other men. Activities may include, hiking, fishing trips, hunting, golf, bicycling or any other outdoors activity. |
| Contact: |
Click for contact information |
| Time: |
Various |
| Days: |
Various |
| Location: |
Various |
| Childcare: |
No |
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| Transition Team |
| Leader: |
Vince Jones |
| Description: |
This group of skilled laborers and volunteers will renovate St. Florian RC Church in preparation for the moving in of The Chapel at Elmwood. They will also teach home improvement skills to the surrounding community and introduce the neighborhood to The Chapel at Elmwood. |
| Contact: |
Click for contact information |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Tue&Wed; 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sat |
| Days: |
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays |
| Location: |
St. Florian RC Church, 567 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207 |
| Childcare: |
No |
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