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.
Email: eschifferle@yahoo.com or 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: 716-628-4397
Email: 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
Email: 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
Telephone: 716-674-4492
Email: cmhelmer@buffalo.edu
Catholic
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
Email: prspat@acsu.buffalo.edu
Campus Minister: Rev. Patrick Zengierski
Email: pjz@buffalo.edu
Campus Minister: Mr. Gregory Coogan
Email: 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://newman.buffalo.edu/
Campus Minister: Rev. Jack Ledwon
Telephone :716-833-0298
Email: ledwon@acsu.buffalo.edu
Campus Minister: Mr. Tom Donovan
Email: campusministry@stjosephbuffalo.com
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 or http://www.amherstnaz.org
Campus Minister: Pastor Pat Fleming
Email: pastor@amherstnaz.org or 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
Email: jreitz@buffalo.edu
Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA)
Trading Post 317
Telephone: 716-741-1192
Email: 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
Email: info@lcmwny.org
Web Site: http://lcmwny.org
Methodist
African Methodist Episcopal
Telephone: 716-310-1227
Email: petras61960@aol.com
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
Email: 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
Email: 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.
Email: ub-crusade@buffalo.edu
Web Site: http://www.buffalocrusade.com/
Telephone: 716-799-4115
Christian Medical and Dental Association
Website: http://CMDAofWNY.org
Area Director: Lianne Reinhardt
Email: CMDAofWNY@msn.com
MD Faculty Advisor: David Holmes
Email: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
Email: 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
Email: 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
Email: 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
Email: 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
Email: 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
Email: livingwatercm@nfvineyard.org
Campus Minister: Rashidi Greene
Telephone: 716-645-7969
Email: rkgreene@buffalo.edu
Campus Minister: Renee Guarino
Email: guarino2@buffalo.edu
The Chapel Vintage
Telephone: 716-631-2636 ext. 1216
EMail: 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
Email: gpaolercio@hotmail.com
Campus Minister: Rev. Rick Meier
Telephone: 716-675-2888 ext. 501
Email: meierr@thetab.org
Orthodox
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Telephone: 716-634-6712
Campus Minister: Fr. Peter Jackson
Email: frpeterjackson@yahoo.com
Campus Minister: Fr. Christos Christakis
Telephone: 716-882-9485
Email: frchristos.hoca@verizon.net
Campus Minister: Fr. Rastko Trbuhovich
Telephone: 716-823-2846
Email: frrastko@adelphia.net
Presbyterian
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.
Website: http://www.easternhillschurch.org/
Campus Minister: Susan Esposito
Telephone: 716-688-7165
Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses
Telephone: 716-694-4494
Email: 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
Email: agurary@buffalo,edu
Website: http://chabad.buffalo.edu/
Hillel of Buffalo (Campus Center for Jewish Life)
Serves the Jewish community at UB and encourages the participation of Jewish students and faculty from all area colleges. It is Hillel's mission to foster Jewish involvement, strengthen Jewish identity and empower Jewish students to be today's campus leaders and become tomorrow's community leaders. We also have holiday celebrations including a Purim party and Passover meals and weekly Shabbat services and dinner. Also, stop by the Hillel Campus Center anytime and meet new people. We hope to see you soon!
Website: http://hillel.cjb.net/
Office: Suite 210, The Commons, North Campus
Telephone: 716-639-8361
Fax: 716-639-7817
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!
Website: http://www.whyislam.org or http://www.madania.org or http://wings.buffalo.edu/sa/muslim/
Prayer Room: Room: 320 Student Union, North Campus
Telephone: 716-480-0163
Email: hshibly@gmail.com or muslim-sa@buffalo.edu
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
Email: jeanott@aol.com or 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
Email: Info@contemplativeliving.com
