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Farewell Celebrations for Pastors Tom & Lisa
This summer we will say farewell good and faithful servants to two of our pastors, Pastor Tom Kraft (retiring) and Pastor Lisa Taylor (moving to Elma UMC).
Two celebrations have been planned! We need your help by June 16!
COVID-19 Update - May 15, 2020
When will the church be open again? People have asked me this question. At this point I can only answer, we are working on it. There are many things to consider to be certain we are making an appropriate, safe decision.
Ways You Can Help During COVID-19
God calls us to respond to our faith. Do something - do anything - to help complete God’s kingdom.
Activities Outside the Church During COVID-19
We are aware that our facilities provide open space that is not readily available elsewhere in our community. We are also aware that being on church property for a visit is comforting to people. So we have been allowing church property usage during these times. Please respect these policies so we can continue to provide safe spaces for everyone.
Introducing Pastor Scott Johnson
I am humbled and honored to serve with people of the Pendleton Center and First Niagara Falls churches. Both congregations have rich histories of successful ministry, and it’s exciting to be a part of the next chapter in these stories.
Chaplaincy in a COVID-19 World
“I know she’s sick; can we just see her, please?” asked the children and grandchildren of a patient when a FaceTime visit was offered.
This is just one of the things you might hear in the halls of the hospital.
PCUMC Coronavirus Update #5 - April 2, 2020
As we face this terrible virus together as a church, we know that even in the midst of uncertainty and feelings of helplessness, we remember God is with us and gives us victory for this life and for eternity. Hold fast to God, and may His Holy Spirit enter your life to give you peace.
Our New Pastor and a Message from Pastor Cathy
We are pleased to announce we have met with a pastoral candidate through Zoom. Her name is Reverend Doctor Cathy Hall Stengel. We are excited that she will join us in ministry when Pastor Tom transitions to retirement on July first of this year.