The Campus Ministries Association (CMA) is an organization of religious groups and their leaders with concern for and a working relationship with the University at Buffalo, State University of New York Buffalo.
CMA seeks to serve the students, faculty and staff within the university community. Our members are listed here so that you may be able to contact someone from the ministry of your choice. Visit us at 227 Student Union or call 645-2998.
Bahá'í
Bahá'í Faith
The Bahá'í Faith is represented at the Campus Ministries Association (CMA) in the State University of New York at Buffalo . The mission of our organization is to work with the CMA to enhance the spiritual life of students at the university and to foster the unity of humankind on campus.
- eschifferle@yahoo.com
- emiliaphillips@yahoo.com
- Web Site
- http://cma.buffalo.edu/ministries/baha-i
Christian
Assemblies of God (Pentecostal)
Evangel Assembly of God Church
We have a place for you! Students are welcome to our contemporary and energetic worship services held at our 1800 Maple Road, Williamsville location, on Sundays at 8:30 and 11am, with Sunday School at 10am. Special meals and activities are planned for students throughout the semester. Shuttle vans run every Sunday morning through both campuses for our 11am service; call for pick-up
- Telephone
- 716-688-4941
- moconnor@evangelbuffalo.org
- Website
- http://www.evangelbuffalo.org/
Baptist
American Baptist Churches
Baptist Campus Fellowship
One of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of college life is the challenge to integrate one's intellectual pursuits with a deepened exploration of the spiritual life. BCF advisors are available on campus at the Campus Ministries Association Office in 227 Student Union by appointment or in 232 Jarvis Hall.
- Office
- 232 Jarvis Hall, North Campus
- Telephone (Office)
- 716-465-4986
- Telephone (BCF Advisor)
- 716-837-0301
- ciedale@acsu.buffalo.edu
- Web Site
- http://cma.buffalo.edu/ministries/baptist
Campus Ambassadors
- Campus Minister
- Tim Stewart
- Telephone
- 585-322-2749
Frontier Baptist Campus Ministries
The Frontier Baptist Association College Ministry exists to give every student, faculty member, and staff person on the college and university campuses within the association the opportunity to respond to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The State University at Buffalo is truly a center of international activity. Imagine, with the bells, in many tongues, the name of Jesus resounding through the halls of this great institution. We believe that Truth can still be found in the midst of higher learning, and we are here to make Him known. Please consider partnering with us and keeping us in your prayer.
Ministry includes- Purposeful and intentional outreach, powerful worship and speakers every Friday night; active discipleship; life changing leadership experience; local connection to the body of Christ; in-depth dorm based Bible study; spring and summer break serving opportunities.
- Telephone
- 716-674-4492
- fba2000@juno.com
- Campus Minister
- Lisa Kragbe
Catholic
Catholic Campus Ministry at UB since 1936
The Newman Centers @ UB
The Newman Centers at UB are the Catholic presence at the University. We serve the spiritual, social and intellectual needs of the students, faculty, and staff of the University at Buffalo. Students are always welcome at the Newman Center office in Suite 209 The Commons. The Newman Center offers you numerous social events and activities, a friendly visit with a Campus Minister, spiritual direction and guidance, a quiet place to study or just relax! There's always food and drink too! We're here for you, so stop by & take a look! Mark your planners for Wednesdays' free home-cooked meals at 6 pm in the Commons! Masses are held regularly during the semester on both campuses. All are welcome, no matter what creed!
North Campus Newman Center
- Office
- Suite 209, The Commons, North Campus
- Telephone
- 716-636-7495
- Web Site
- http://newman.buffalo.edu/
- Campus Minister
- Rev. Mgsr. J. Patrick Keleher
- prspat@acsu.buffalo.edu
- Campus Minister
- Mr. Gregory Coogan
- gcoogan@buffalo.edu
South Campus Newman Center
- Office
- St. Joseph University Church ; 3269 Main Street; Buffalo, NY 14214
- Telephone
- 716-833-6649
- Web Site
- http://www.stjosephbuffalo.com/
- Campus Minister
- Rev. Jack Ledwon
- Telephone
- 716-833-0298
- ledwon@acsu.buffalo.edu
- Campus Minister
- Ms. Kristin Casey
- kmcasey@buffalo.edu
Church of the Nazarene
The Naz
We are a campus ministry that is an extension of the Amherst Church of the Nazarene family. We understand the necessity of healthy relationships and the need for a strong support system and an environment to nurture those bonds. Our purpose as a family is to journey with you as you discover your purpose in life. We don't point you toward the rules and regulations of religion, but direct you to the principles of relationships that Jesus taught in the gospel message found in Matthew 22:36-40.
- Office
- 849 N. French Rd. Amherst, NY 14228
- Telephone
- 716-691-7795
- Web sites
- http://www.nazoncampus.com
- http://www.amherstnaz.org
- Campus Minister
- Pastor Pat Fleming
- pastor@amherstnaz.org
- pf25@buffalo.edu
Episcopal
Episcopal Campus Ministry
Hello my name is Deacon John Reitz; I am the director of Episcopal Campus Ministries and first let me welcome you to UB. At Episcopal Campus Ministries we have the ability to offer you the spiritual support that you'll need during your time here. My goal is to help you during your time at UB, making your stay here a pleasant experience. Episcopal Campus Ministries is open Tuesdays 8am till 2pm and Thursdays from 8am till 4pm. We have Holy Eucharist services every other Thursday at 11:30am and Bible studies the same day starting at 12:30pm. We can provide for you rides to and from UB to our partnering church, to attend church services on Sundays and/or any church activities you may be interested in taking part in. Thank you God Bless Deacon John Reitz.
- Telephone
- 716-688-4056
- jreitz@buffalo.edu
Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA)
Trading Post 317
- Telephone
- 716-741-1192
- mkrantz2@aol.com
- Website
- http://www.tradingpost317.com/
Lutheran
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Continually increases the number of students who are supported and nurtured through the formation of their faith.
- Telephone
- 716-833-6950
- info@lcmwny.org
- Web Site
- http://lcmwny.org
Methodist
United Methodist Church
Multi-Denominational
Campus Church ConneXion - CCC
CCC is an ecumenical, Protestant ministry to the greater UB Community. It is a joint ministry of the United Methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church (USA), the American Baptist Churches, the Disciples of Christ, and the United Church of Christ.
- Office
- Suite 108, The Commons, North Campus
- UBconnexion@yahoo.com
- Web Site
- http://cma.buffalo.edu/ministries/campus_church/
Non-Denominational
Brothers and Sisters In Christ - B.A.S.I.C.
BASIC is on campus to connect college students with God, with each other and with the local church to offer love, support and spiritual training. BASIC meets on Monday nights in the Student Union, Room 210 @ 7pm. Our meetings are jam-packed with full-band worship time, a relevant message, time to handout and of course, food! Come and check us out!
- Campus Minister
- Melissa King
- Telephone
- 716-651-0400
- mking5@buffalo.edu
- Web Site
- http://www.basicbuffalo.com
Campus Crusade For Christ
Campus Crusade for Christ is a non-denominational Christian movement. We seek to present the historic truth of Christianity in a clear, culturally appealing way, so others come to know and trust Jesus as Lord. We have five sub-ministries on campus: Epic (Asian focus), Destino (Hispanic focus), Impact (African-American focus), Athletes-In-Action (athletic focus) and Cru.
- ub-crusade@buffalo.edu
- Web Site
- http://www.buffalocrusade.com/
- Telephone
- 716-838-2550
- Campus Minister
- John Mansfield
Christian Medical and Dental Association
- Website
- http://CMDAofWNY.org
- Area Director
- Kathleen Szymanski RN BSN
- Telephone
- home: 716-656-9533
- cell: 716-316-1399
- WNYCMDA@gmail.com
- MD Faculty Advisor
- David Holmes
- dholmes@buffalo.edu
Chinese Christian Fellowship
We, a part of the Buffalo Chinese Christian Church, are a student-run Christian fellowship that reaches out to mainly Chinese students whose mother tongues are Mandarin, Cantonese, and/or English. Our regular weekly fellowships are on Fridays from 7:30-9:30pm in the church (763 Englewood Ave., near South Campus) with van pick up. Programs include praise & worship sessions, small group Bible studies, Gospel videos, special topics, and discussions.
As part of UB's community, we desire to make UB a better learning and spiritually stronger environment by sharing the love of God and the Gospel of Christ to everyone on campus.
- Telephone
- 716-832-6388
- pastorsunny@gmail.com
- Website
- http://buffalochinesechurch.org
- Livingstones Fellowship (English)
- Edwin Yau
- Telephone
- 310-869-5103
- Chinese Student/Scholar Fellowship (Mandarin/Cantonese)
- Kevin Yau
- Telephone
- 646-467-2212
Commons Christian Fellowship
The Commons Christian Fellowship (CCF) is about simple Christianity. We are a group composed of students and those of like age from around the Buffalo region. We come together to talk, sing, pray and study the Bible every Wednesday night at 7pm in 200 The Commons, the room right above Starbucks. For those who like to sing, we do so from 7 to 8:30pm on Thursday nights, in the same room.
- Office
- Suite 200, The Commons, North Campus
- Telephone
- 716-689-2846
- 1twelve2@gmail.com
- Website
- http://www.ccfbuffalo.com/
International Students, Inc. - ISI
An organization of Christian volunteers who want to have friendships with international students at U.S. colleges and universities. ISI volunteers and staff help students with such things as learning about American culture, problems needing a native speaker, finding an American Christian mentor in their academic discipline, and if interested, learning about our Creator God and the Bible.
- Office
- Suite 108B, The Commons, North Campus
- Telephone
- 716-639-0605
- Web Site
- http://wings.buffalo.edu/isibuffalo/
- Campus Minister
- Phyllis Lawecki
- plawecki@acsu.buffalo.edu
InterFACE Ministry of WNY
InterFACE Ministries is a nonprofit organization, which networks international students and scholars with culturally sensitive Americans who enjoy cross-cultural friendships and the open exchange of ideas. As a Christian organization, InterFACE advocates purity of motives, clarity in purpose, and honesty in intention. All InterFACE activities are open to international students, scholars, and their families regardless of race, nationality, or religious preference.
- Campus Minister
- Colleen Ludejing
- Telephone
- 716-510-7148
- cpl@acsu.buffalo.edu
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
InterVarsity is a non-denominational student club. Our purpose on campus is to establish witnessing communities who love God, love God's Word, love God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and love God's purposes in the world. We work toward our vision by offering prayer meetings, small group Bible studies, social events, weekend and week-long training conferences, mission trips, and Friday night worship times.
- Web Site
- http://wings.buffalo.edu/sa/ivcf/
- Campus Minister
- Brian Tofflemire
- Telephone
- 716-563-1545
- brian_tofflemire@ivstaff.org
Living Water Campus Ministry
Our vision is to be a healthy campus ministry that significantly impacts the community of students by showing the love of God through the passionate pursuit of Jesus Christ. We offer numerous activities both on & off campus: small group bible studies, prayer meetings, time for evangelism, and a Sunday Service at the Niagara Falls Vineyard in the Summit Mall.
- Web Site
- http://nfvineyard.org/
- Campus Minister
- Dalene Aylward
- Telephone
- 716-830-7179
- livingwatercm@nfvineyard.org
- Campus Minister
- Rashidi Greene
- Telephone
- 716-645-7969
- rkgreene@buffalo.edu
- Campus Minister
- Renee Greene
- guarino2@buffalo.edu
The Chapel Vintage
- Telephone
- 716-631-2636 ext. 1216
- info@vintagetruth.com
- Website
- http://vintagetruth.com
The Tabernacle Campus Ministry
The Tabernacle Campus Ministry is a campus outreach that aims to demonstrate God's tangible love to the searching student; to shine the light of His truth into their experience, and ultimately lead them gently to making a decision regarding the place of Jesus Christ in their life. We feel that God's very real encounter within a Kairos moment can & will bring hope and healing to many lonely, hurting, and lost souls. We provide this opportunity by having non-threatening bi-weekly coffeehouses in the Student Union, where free food bags, clothing, literature, and great advice, are easily accessible. Ultimately, students are encouraged to attend on site campus ministries that best suite their spiritual growth & social well being.
- Campus Minister
- Giona Paolercio
- Telephone
- 716-688-4233 ext. 1210
- gpaolercio@hotmail.com
- Campus Minister
- Rev. Rick Meier
- Telephone
- 716-675-2888 ext. 501
- meierr@thetab.org
Orthodox
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
- Telephone
- 716-634-6712
- Campus Minister
- Fr. Peter Jackson
- frpeterjackson@yahoo.com
- Campus Minister
- Fr. Christos Christakis
- Telephone
- 716-882-9485
- frchristos.hoca@verizon.net
- Campus Minister
- Fr. Rastko Trbuhovich
- Telephone
- 716-823-2846
- frrastko@adelphia.net
Presbyterian
Buffalo Korean Presbyterian Church - Aliyah
Love God, Love your neighbor from Niagara Falls, Jerusalem to the Great Wall.
Every Sunday at 10 am, Praise, The Bible and Friends.
Korean Service (with English translation)- Sundays at 11:15 am
Young Adults and College Students Fellowship (mostly conducted in Korean but all are welcome)- Saturdays at 6pm (dinner, singing and fellowship).
Welcome to the best-kept, secret city of Buffalo, NY(city of good neighbors).
Need help? Give us a call. We are small but we are fast. We offer friendship, counseling and the Korean wave!
- Address
- 955 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150
- Website
- http://www.bkpc.org/
- Campus Minister
- Frank Kim
- Telephone
- 716-863-3400
- bkpcaliyah@gmail.com
Presbyterian Church (USA)
United Church of Christ / Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Wesleyan
Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church
Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church works side by side with ISI in connecting International students with an American family from our church. We offer three weekend services. We encourage weekly phone calls, emails and prayers with at least one home visit a month. Students learn more about the culture here and also practice their English. We offer Bible study groups and monthly pot luck dinners on campus. We also provide a shuttle to and from events.
- Campus Minister
- Susan Esposito
- Telephone
- 716-688-7165
Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses
- Telephone
- 716-694-4494
- pweingartner@netzero.net
Jewish
Chabad House Jewish Student Center
Chabad House is a Jewish home-away-from-home that provides social, educational, recreational, and religious programming for students and faculty at UB regardless of background or level of observance. Chabad is dedicated to sharing the warmth, wisdom, and depth of Judaism in a meaningful manner. We offer Shabbat & Holiday Services and meals throughout the school year at two convenient locations at North and South campus (minutes from the dorms).
- North Campus
- 2450 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY 14068
- Telephone
- 716-688-1642
- South Campus
- 3288 Main Street, Buffalo , NY 14214
- Telephone
- 716-833-8334
- agurary@buffalo,edu
- Website
- http://chabad.buffalo.edu/
Hillel of Buffalo (Campus Center for Jewish Life)
Hillel of Buffalo is UB's Center for Jewish Campus Life! Students, staff and faculty from all denominations and backgrounds find Hillel to be a warm and welcoming environment in which to meet new people, connect with old friends, get help, participate in great campus and community activities (Shabbat and Holiday Services and meals, social, community service), travel abroad, or take advantage of national and international leadership opportunities. Check out the variety of programs offered and more at our new website, www.hillelofbuffalo.org. You can be a part of a growing number of students who are empowered to make a difference on campus, locally and globally and have fun doing it. You can find us at the Hillel Office and Lounge centrally located at the University Commons, North Campus. Stop by any time. Looking forward to meeting you and getting to know you!
- Office
- Suite 203, The Commons, North Campus
- Telephone
- 716-639-8361
- Fax
- 716-639-7817
- Website
- http://www.hillelofbuffalo.org
Muslim
Muslim Campus Ministries
Islam is America's fastest growing faith, which calls all humanity to unite and attain spiritual and worldly peace through the worship of our Perfect and Most Merciful Creator--who is One, and completely unlike any of his beloved creation. Muslims believe Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) came to bring humanity back to the true message of his brother prophets before him--from Adam, to Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (Peace be Upon them All). Islam means peaceful submission to God. A Muslim is anyone who lovingly submits to God and accepts all of God's prophets and holy books, while living a good life, expressing love and peace with all creation--and at the same time drawing near to God.
Campus Muslim Ministries (CMM) works with local Muslim Student Associations to promote an accurate image of Islam, dispel myths, engage in interfaith dialogues, and offer services and counseling to students and faculty. CMM sponsors a service in English followed by the Friday Prayer in 210 Student Union, Fridays at 1:30. CMM also hosts a Halaqa (class on Quran and Hadith) Fridays at 7:30pm at Masjid Taqwa (at 40 Parker Street, off Main Street) and a Saturday Night Sports Get-together for college students starting at 8:30pm at Masjid Nour (745 Heim rd, off N. Forest). Transportation from UB to the Halaqa and Get-together is provided. Please do not hesitate to contact us and may peace be upon all who follow righteous guidance!
- Prayer Room
- 320 Student Union, North Campus
- Telephone
- 716-480-0163
- hshibly@gmail.com
- muslim-sa@buffalo.edu
- Websites
- http://www.whyislam.org
- http://www.madania.org
- http://wings.buffalo.edu/sa/muslim/
Unitarian Universalist
Unitarian Universalist Campus Ministries
Unitarian Universalism is a pluralistic religious faith. Our roots are in liberal and heretical Christianity. Unitarianism speaks of the "oneness of God" and Universalism of the "universal salvation of all". Today, we embrace many beliefs and covenant with one another around core values expressed in our Principles and Purposes statement.
We are a supportive Unitarian Universalist faith community at UB that addresses the unique concerns and pressures of the transitional nature of student life. Our campus ministry group is a place for students to understand their faith journey, learn about our shared values and be empowered to put their beliefs and values into social action.
We meet weekly during the fall and spring semesters on Sundays from 8:00pm - 9:30pm in the Student Union. Please call Jean Ott for room number.
- Website
- http://www.uua.org/
- Office
- UU Church of Buffalo, 695 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo
- Website
- http://www.uubuffalo.org
- Office
- UU Church of Amherst, 6320 Main St., Williamsville
- Website
- http://www.uuamherst.org
- Campus Minister
- Jean Ott, M.Div.
- Telephone
- 716-681-3405
- jeanott@aol.com
- ljott@buffalo.edu
Zen Buddhism
Buffalo Zen Center BSCL
- Office
- 104 Aurora Ave, West Seneca, NY 14224
- Telephone
- 716-825-1144
- Website
- http://www.buffalozencenter.com
- Campus Minister
- Rev. Vaughn Smith
- Info@contemplativeliving.com
