Central Park United Methodist Church

Pastor Mary Kelly and a host of talented musicians lead the congregation in today's worship from the sanctuary of Buffalo's Central Park Church. Featuring Andrew Van Varick on organ, Soyun Park on violin, and vocal soloists Dan Cantor & Jim Fox.

Pastor Mary Kelly, Organist Andrew Van Varick and trumpet player Jim Bardsley deliver a "spiritual pause" devotional time designed to uplift you in the midst of your busy week.

We are profoundly grateful that Clara's has been able to serve so many throughout this time of uncertainty. We are FULLY BOOKED through the end of the year for client appointments. Caseworkers and social workers can contact us directly for assistance at [email protected].

Pastor Mary here, with gratitude for the tremendous surprise gift bag and flowers received today for Pastor Aporeciation Month. I’m humbled by the generosity of my flock. Thank you all!

Learning to love God and Neighbor is a Christian's lifelong pursuit, modeled after the Perfect Love of Jesus Christ. Pastor Mary Kelly, together with musicians Andrew Van Varick (organ), Jim Bardsley (trumpet), Shirley Byczynski (vocals), and Dave May (saxophone) lead the congregation in today's worship service.

"Love one another" is the theme for today's devotional, with Pastor Mary Kelly, Organist Andrew Van Varick, and Violinist Soyun Park.

"Serving the Lord" is our theme for this mid-week devotional time, with Pastor Mary Kelly, Organist Andrew Van Varick, and Jim Bardsley on trumpet.

Steinway Sunday Announcement! At 2:00 pm, October 18, our church is thrilled to resume Steinway Sundays, Season II, "Impressionism in Jazz". This sensational performance/lecture series by pianist Krista Seddon connects jazz to its historical context and commonality with classical music. On October 18, Krista will present "Gershwin's Americanization of European Music" performing these works: The Man I Love George & Ira Gershwin Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man Jerome Kern Someone To ...Watch Over Me George & Ira Gershwin I Got Rhythm George & Ira Gershwin Medley George & Ira Gershwin Prelude - Blue Lullaby George Gershwin Porgy and Bess George Gershwin, Dubose Heyward, Summertime Ira Gershwin I Loves You Porgy Rhapsody In Blue George Gershwin COVID-19's crushing impact here and everywhere has been particularly difficult for our church, although under the leadership of our pastor, Mary Kelly, the church has continued its services on-line through Facebook and YouTube, and on our lawn during the summer. Now, in order to reflect at least an extended period of COVID-19 concerns, our church has moved our parlor piano, and the Steinway Sundays program, to our beautiful sanctuary. The sanctuary, under normal times, can seat over 1,000 people. Its pews are now divided into safe, well-spaced segments for our church services and for Steinway Sundays. Krista was a great friend of, and collaborator with, Marian McPartland, whose Piano Jazz series was the longest running series on National Public Radio. You can read about Krista on the Steinway Sundays Website link above. We plan to complete the three remaining performances of Season II October 18, November 22, and December 13. (You will note that we have worked around the schedule of our likely Super Bowl Champion, Bills.) We will, of course, credit any payments already made for Season II. Tickets are available for $35 per performance but the payment of $210 gets you seven seats, regardless for what combination of days, or people, the tickets are used. Please purchase at door: doors open at 1:30pm (Morris Avenue Entry)

Pastor Mary Kelly, Organist Andrew Van Varick and guest musician Jim Bardsley on trumpet lead the congregation in worship from the sanctuary of Buffalo's Central Park Church.

"Faith" is the theme of today's devotional time, as reflected in scripture, song, and prayer. Pastor Mary is joined by musicians Soyun Park and Andrew Van Varick from the sanctuary of Buffalo's Central Park Church.

Sunday Worship on October 4, 2020, from Buffalo's Central Park Church, with Pastor Mary Kelly, Organist Andrew Van Varick, and guest musicians Jim Bardsley and Soyun Park.

Pastor Mary Kelly, Organist Andrew Van Varick and Violinist Soyun Park offer viewers a "spiritual pause" in the midst of a busy week. Take a deep breath and join us in these precious moments of peace.

Sunday Worship for September 27, 2020

Climate Justice & the Creation is the theme of this week's Wednesday devotional time, with Pastor Mary A. Kelly, Andrew Van Varick (organ), and Jim Bardsley (trumpet).