Religious Organizations and Clubs
Campus Ministries Association (CMA) 
227 Student Union, North Campus
(716) 645-2998
Office Hours: Approximately 30 hours each week during the academic year (schedule posted on office door).
CMA is an organization of the various faith traditions and their leaders with concern for and a working relationship with the University. CMA seeks to serve the students, faculty and staff within the university community. To learn more about the organizations that are affiliated with CMA, or to determine their locations, check out the CMA website. The current members of CMA are as follows:
Baha'i
Baha'i Faith
(716) 688-1417
Meimanant Grant
Brydon Grant
The Baha'i 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.
Christian
Assemblies of God (Pentecostal)
Evangel Assembly of God
(716) 688-4941
Mary O'Connor
Students are welcome to our contemporary and energetic worship services held at our 1800 Maple Road, Williamsville location, on Sundays at 8:30 and 11 am, with Sunday School at 10 am, and College Night on Mondays at 8 pm. Special activities and events are planned for students throughout the semester. Shuttle vans run every Sunday morning through both campuses for our Sunday 11 am service. Evangel has a place for you. Call for rides to the church, 628-4397.
Baptist
Baptist Campus Fellowship
(716) 837-0301, 645-2114 Ext. 2408
Dale & Jean Meredith
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.
Campus Ambassadors
(585) 322-2749
Tim Stewart
Frontier Baptist Association Campus Ministry
(716) 674-4492
Lisa Kragbe
Rev. Eric Napoli
Catholic
North Campus Newman Center
(716) 636-7495
Rev. Mgsr. J. Patrick Keleher
Mr. Greg Coogan
South Campus Newman Center
(716) 833-0298
(716) 833-6649
Fr. Jack Ledwon
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. 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!
Christian Multi-Denominational
Campus Church Connexion
(United Methodist Church, Presbyterian Church USA, American Baptist Churches, Disciples of Christ and United Church of Christ)
(716) 688-4056
Rev. Stu Buisch
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. We are located in The Commons, Suite 108, on the North Campus.
Christian Non-Denominational
Brothers and Sisters in Christ College Ministry (B.A.S.I.C.)
(716) 651-0400 Ext. 299
Melissa King
BASIC is a non-denominational college ministry. As college students, we want to ignite our generation to know their God through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Because we love UB, we meet every Monday night at 7pm in the Student Union, Room 210. Our meetings are packed with passionate worship, a relevant and helpful message and tons of opportunities to meet and make friends with other college students. We also offer rides to church on Sunday mornings. Come and hang with us anytime!
Campus Crusade for Christ
(716) 838-2550
Rev. John Mansfield
Jan Mansfield
Campus Crusade for Christ is a non-denominational Christian movement. Campus Crusade is composed of men and women dedicated to a vital, personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We seek to present the historic truth of the Christian faith in a clear, rational and appealing way, so others might come to know and trust Jesus Christ as Lord.
Chinese Christian Fellowship
(716) 832-6388
Rev. Sunny Lee
Christian Medical and Dental Association
(716) 839-1938
David Holmes, M.D.
International Students, Inc. (ISI)
(716) 639-0605
Phyllis Lawecki
David Larson
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 friendship partner family, and if interested, learning about our Creator God and the Bible.
InterFACE Ministry of WNY
(716) 510-7148
Colleen Ludeking
We serve internationals students, visiting scholars and their families. InterFACE is a non-denominational Christian non-profit organization. We offer FREE conversational English classes or Bible discussions (you do not need to be a Christian to join the Bible discussions) every week in Room 227 second floor of the student union at the north campus. You are WELCOME to join us for church OR attend a special class called "Learning English Using The Bible". Free pick up service is available.
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship
(716) 563-1545
Brian Tofflemire
Inter-Varsity is a nondenominational student club. Their 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. They work toward their vision by offering prayer meetings, small group Bible studies, social events, weekend and week-long training conferences, mission trips, and Friday night worship times.
Living Water Campus Ministry (Niagara Falls Vineyard)
(716) 830-7179
Dalene Aylward
Rashidi Greene
Renee Guarino
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, empowered by the Holy Spirit. We offer activities both on & off campus: small group bible studies, time for outreaches & evangelism, prayer ministry, and a Sunday Service at the Niagara Falls Vineyard Christian Fellowship in "The Summit: More than a Mall".
The Commons Christian Fellowship (Church of Christ)
(716) 689-2846
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.
The Tabernacle Campus Ministry-Kairos
(716) 675-2888 Ext. 501
Rick Meier
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.
Vintage (The Chapel)
(716) 631-2636 x216
Wes Aarum
Imagine… You COME into an auditorium filled with hundreds of college-age young adults just like you. The conversation, the live music, the atmosphere… It's more than just another night. It's an EXPERIENCE. You're invited to THINK , to discover, to encounter TRUTH. It's meaningful. It's REAL. It's all about the stuff that matters in LIFE. And it's not just about what you do, but about who you are…and about who you can BE… Check us out on Tuesday nights; 7:30pm coffeehouse and 8:00pm gathering.
Church of the Nazarene
The Naz
(716) 691-7795
Pat Fleming
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.
Episcopal
Episcopal Campus Ministry
(716) 688-4056
John Reitz
The Episcopal Campus Ministry (ECM) not only assists students with their spiritual needs, but also helps students academically by providing a quiet workplace for individuals. ECM works with college students in many way because we feel that college students are the future. ECM extends a warm welcome to you and your friends. Feel free to stop in and say hello! Episcopal Sunday services are held at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. Transportation arrangements can be made. ECM is open to everyone and funded by the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York. It is a place for you to fellowship, worship, participate in Bible Studies or just come in for a smile. Please visit the home like atmosphere at Suite 112 - The Commons on the North Campus of the University at Buffalo. Hours of operation are Tuesday 8am – 2pm and Thursdays 8am – 12pm.
Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA)
Trading Post 317
(716) 908-4423
Mike Krantz
Trading Post 317 exists to create environments where real people can encourage each other to have a real relationship with God. As a young and growing church, our success is not measured by the number of people that walk through our doors but rather by the stories we are able to share of lives changed and relationships built. Having a connection with God through His son Jesus is so important to us that it drives everything we do. We at Trading Post 317 challenge you to walk with us in this endeavor, and to come with what you have, as we know you will leave with everything you need. This is what Trading Post 317 is all about, but to be a Christian and to have a passionate relationship with God takes more than just coming to our service on Sundays.... hence the birth of this interactive website. Here at TradingPost317.com, we can meet to discuss and share anything and everything, from scripture readings, devotionals, and prayer requests, to movie reviews, photos, and party planning. Join us and make this website your new online spiritual community.
Lutheran
Lutheran Campus Ministry
(716) 833-6950
Jeff Keefe
Lutheran Campus Ministry is a Christian community in the Lutheran tradition that is open to people of all denominations. A number of students are appointed as "Peer Ministers." They develop and exercise their baptismal call to minister in the context of their daily vocation as students. As part of that vocation, the Peer Ministers plan and implement a "Faith in Life" project as well as lead on campus Bible studies and assist with worship.
Methodist
African Methodist Episcopal (AME)
(716) 645-2998
Orthodox
Orthodox Christian Ministry
(716) 634-6712
Fr. Peter Jackson
Representative of historical Christianity in faith, worship and the holy tradition of the Church stretching unbroken back to Christ and the Holy Apostles. Our purpose is to provide opportunity for immersion in the liturgical life of the Church, with growth in understanding in the religious quest for the meaning of life, and mutual study and interaction through fellowship.
Wesleyan
Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church
(716) 688-7165
Sandy Miosi
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.
Jehovah's Witnesses
Jehovah's Witnesses
(716) 694-4494
Paul Weingartner
Jewish
Chabad House Jewish Student Center
North Campus: (716) 688-1642
South Campus: (716) 833-8334
Rabbi Avrohom Gurary
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).
Hillel of Buffalo (Campus Center for Jewish Life)
(716) 639-8361
Rabbi Shay Mintz
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 (210 Commons, above the SUNY Mart) anytime and meet new people. We hope to see you soon!
Unitarian-Universalism
Unitarian-Universalist Campus Ministry
(716) 681-3405
Jean Ott
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.
