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The Williamsville United Methodist Church has been a part of the Village of Williamsville since 1821.

At Williamsville United Methodist Church, we welcome all people to encounter Jesus Christ. We strive to provide a spiritual community that nurtures active fellowship and participation through a variety of ministries. Within our church community, we support and encourage people of all ages to join us on a spiritual journey with Christ.

Williamsville United Methodist Church has been serving the people of Western New York longer than any other church in the area. While we are proud of our historic presence in the Village of Williamsville, we know what keeps us relevant is far more than our building and history. It is the joy, love, and respect accorded everyone who enters our church, the quality of our staff, the strength of our programs, and our varied ministries.

We encourage you to explore our Web site to learn more about Williamsville United Methodist Church. We hope you will return to this Web site often to read announcements and articles that provide information about upcoming services, ministries, and events. You might also enjoy reading some "Random Ruminations on Life" from Pastor Neal on his "Sauntering Pilgrim" blog.

We invite you to join us for Sunday worship, Christian education, and fellowship. Our doors are always open and we look forward to getting to know you.

Meeting Times:

Sunday Worship Services
Two services mid-September through May:
9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Summer Worship Service
One service June through mid-September:
10:00 a.m.

Sunday Christian Education
Sunday school for all ages mid-September through May:
9:45 - 10:30 a.m.

Williamsville United Methodist Church
5681 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221-5517

Phone: (716) 634-4800

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Williamsville-United-Methodist-Church/420017971370009

E-mail: wumc@williamsvilleumc.org

Your inquiry will be forwarded to the appropriate contact person.

Vision and Mission Statements

VISION STATEMENT

As a village church, Williamsville United Methodist faithfully continues the vision and tradition of our founders by welcoming all people to encounter Jesus Christ. We will nurture active fellowship and participation through a variety of ministries that encourage people of all ages to grow in a spiritual journey with Christ.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Williamsville United Methodist Church is a community of people striving to be contemporary disciples of Jesus Christ. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we affirm that God has a purpose for our congregation and that our church can have a telling impact. To that end, our mission is to be and make disciples for Christ! We accomplish this by worshiping God and nurturing each other through our common faith in a loving environment, and by proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ by our daily actions, and by our service in this community and in the world.

Our Foundational Beliefs

We as United Methodists share a common heritage with all Christians. According to our foundational statement of beliefs in The Book of Discipline, we share many basic affirmations in common with all Christian communities. For more information on our beliefs, visit Our Christian Roots on the UMC.org website. Additional links to interesting resources about our denomination and beliefs are provided on the "United Methodist Demonination Links" page of this web site.

Download the Bulletins and Announcements for the week of May 19.

Summer Worship Schedule

June 2 – September 8
~ One Service at 10:00 a.m. ~

Summer Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Don’t forget to sign up to participate in one of the five focus groups listed on the back of the Ritual of Friendship sheet. We need your ideas to help us plan for WUMC's future!

Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ - June 1

Let us do the cooking on Saturday, June 1, by purchasing your dinner at WUMC! From 4:00–7:30 p.m., we will be selling delicious Chiavetta’s chicken dinners that include a quarter BBQ chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, and dessert for just $9.00 per dinner. Be sure to come early before all the BBQ chickens are gone!

Help with Chicken BBQ - June 1

Many helpers are needed to make our Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ a successful fundraising event. If you’d like to volunteer to help, please sign-up on the sheets located in the narthex or call Martin Hens. Please support this event by volunteering to help and enjoying a great dinner!

Goodbye Reception for Corey - June 2

Sunday, June 2, will be Corey Tarreto’s last day with us. Please join us for the 10:00 a.m. worship service, and then stay for the reception to celebrate Corey's new endeavors and thank her for all she has done for us.

Forty Fellowship Honored - June 9

Sunday, June 9, at the 10:00 a.m. service, new members will be inducted into the Forty Fellowship. We will honor all the other members of the Forty Fellowship for their 40+ years of continuous member-ship, service, and support of WUMC. A reception in the parlor will follow the service.

"Everywhere Fun Fair" Vacation Bible School - August 5-9

Visit the "CE for Children and Youth" page of this web site to learn more about our exciting "Everywhere Fun Fair" VBS that will be held August 5-9. On this page you will also find a list of items we need for decorations and how you can volunteer to help with VBS this year. Join the fun!

Monthly Newsletter Going Digital!

Beginning with the July/August issue of the Methodist Messenger, the newsletter will be distributed digitally instead of through the mail. Be sure to let the office know (634-4800) if you need to receive a printed copy of the monthly newsletter. Also, visit the "Our WUMC Community" page of this web site to learn more about this transition.

More Announcements and Events

Click this icon to see additional Announcements about upcoming services, meetings, and events at WUMC. Announcements are grouped by ministry area such as Family Life, Missions, and Worship.