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Non-Catholic Local Churches

Summer 2002 Edition

A Partial Listing of Local Non-Catholic Churches -
Complete with Addresses, Directions and Telephone Numbers

ASSEMBLY OF GOD
BAPTIST
CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE
COMMUNITY OF CHRIST
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
EASTERN ORTHODOX
EPISCOPAL  (3 Church listings)
EVANGELICAL (Bible Teaching-Born Again)
INTERDENOMINATIONAL
JEWISH (Conservative)
LUTHERAN
LUTHERAN (ELCA)
LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod)
METHODIST (Free Methodist)
METHODIST (United Methodist)  (2 Church Listings)
NON-DENOMINATIONAL  (2 Church Listings)
NON-DENOMINATIONAL (Bible Church)
PENTECOSTAL
PRESBYTERIAN  (2 Church Listings)
RUSSIAN ORTHODOX (Outside of Russia)
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

 

 
ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Lewiston Assembly of God
4754 Creek Road
Lewiston, NY  14092

(716) 754-7736

Pastor -  Rev. David E. Siriano

Email - LewAG83@aol.com

Directions from NU - Take Rt. 104 down Lewiston Hill, take the Rt. 18 exit on the right (Creek Rd) and go under the viaduct, continue approximately 1 mile and they are the second church on the left.

Days and Times of Services
Sunday -  11:00am and 6:00pm
Wednesday -    7:00pm  

Transportation - could be provided.  Please call in advance to arrange for a ride.

How to Become Involved with the  Congregation - A student may become involved by attending the worship services.

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BAPTIST

Calvary Baptist Church
624 Hyde Park Blvd.
Niagara Falls, NY  14304

(716) 282-7804

Pastor - Rev. J. Autry Burling

Email - Calvary Baptist@juno.com

Directions from NU - Go south on Hyde Park Blvd. to the corner of Pine Avenue.  The church will be on your right (across from the park).

Days and Times of Services
Sunday Worship - 10:45am and 6:00pm

Transportation – could be provided.  Please call in advance to arrange for a ride.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services, Sunday School at 9:30am and Wednesday Bible Study at 7:00pm.

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CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE

The Alliance Church
22nd Street and Linwood Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY  14305

(716) 297-7799

Pastor - Michael Clayton

Email - claytonz@localnet.com

Directions from NU - Take Rt. 61 from campus to Michigan Avenue (right turn).  Proceed to the 2nd stop sign, and then turn left.  The church is on the left at the corner.

Days and Times of Services -
Sunday Worship - 10:00am

Transportation - could possibly be provided.  Please call in advance for a ride.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services, Sunday School at 8:45am, and helping with music and children’s ministries.

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COMMUNITY OF CHRIST  

Niagara Falls-Lewiston Congregation
5235 Lewiston Road
Lewiston, NY  14092

(716) 282-0517 (Pastor’s Home)

Pastor - Ken Bell

Email - kmbell@juno.com

Directions from NU - Take Rt. 104 east through the underpass to Canada.  The church is the 2nd building on the right after the underpass.

Days and Times of Services
Sunday Worship - 11:00am and 6:00pm
Wednesday Prayer Service - 7:15pm

Transportation - could be provided.  Please call in advance for a ride.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services, Sunday School at 10:00am, and helping with music and children’s ministries.

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DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

United Baptist-Christian Church
4800 Creek Road
Lewiston, NY  14092

(716) 754-4473

Pastor - Jason Jones

Webpage - ubcclewiston.tripod.com

Email - ubcc1@juno.com

Directions from NU - Take Robert Moses Parkway north to Rt. 104 east.  Go north on Creek Road (8).  The church is on the left. 

Days and Times of Services -
Sunday Worship - 11:00am     (10:00am during the Summer)

Transportation - could possibly be provided.  Please call in advance for a ride.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services. 

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EASTERN ORTHODOX

St. George Antiochian Orthodox C hurch
1073 Saunders Settlement Road
Niagara Falls, NY  14302

(716) 297-2668

Pastor - The Rev. Fr. Paul A. Solberg

Webpage - members.wnyip.net/stgeorge

Email - stgeorge@wynip.net

Directions from NU – They are located 1/2 mile east on Rt. 31.  Take Exit 24 from I-190.  

Days and Times of Services
Saturday -   5:00pm Vespers
Sunday   -  10:00am Divine Liturgy

Transportation - could be provided.  Please call in advance for a ride.

How to become involved with the congregation - Young adults meet every third Sunday night at 6pm and Bible Study on Tuesdays at 7pm.  Contact Fr. Paul more information on  the many ways to become involved.

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EPISCOPAL  (1st Church Listing)

St. John’s Episcopal Church
110 Chestnut Street
Youngstown, NY  14174

(716) 745-3369

Pastor - The Rev. James S. Massie, Jr.

Email - stjohns@sysr.com

Directions from NU - Take Rt. 104 east to the Robert Moses Parkway take the north Exit at Youngstown (Rt. 93).  Turn left on Rt. 93 and go to the stop light which is Main Street.  Turn right on Main Street, go 2 blocks to Chestnut Street.  The church is to the right on the corner of Main and Chestnut.

Days and Times of Services -
Sunday Worship  -  8:00am and 10:00am
Wednesday -  10:00am

Transportation - could possibly be provided.  Please call in advance for a ride.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services and take part in any of their activities .
 

(2nd Church Listing)

St. Paul’s
400 Ridge Street (corner of N. 4th)
Lewiston, NY  14092

(716) 754-4591

Pastor - The Rev. Susan C. Keppy

Email - stpaulinlewiston@aol.com

Directions from NU - Take Rt. 104 north into village 18F (Center Street) to N 5th.  Take a right a the light; Ridge Street is the first left.  St. Paul’s is one block down on the right.

Days and Times of Services
Sunday Worship  -  8:00am and 10:00am
Wednesday - 12:00pm    (June-Sept 9am)

Transportation - could possibly be provided.  Please call in advance for a ride.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services and a study group on Wednesday at 10:30am.  Other opportunities include teaching church school and participating in any of the church activities.

(3rd Church Listing)

St. Stephen’s Episcopal
616 Cayuga Drive
Niagara Falls, NY  14304

(716) 283-2774

Pastor - The Very Rev. Richard Molison

Email - ststephensnf@juno.com

Directions from NU - Take I-190 south to the LaSalle Expressway.  Take the Cayuga Drive Exit. Turn left, the parking lot is the first left

Days and Times of Services
Sunday Worship  -  8:00am and 10:00am
Wednesday - 6:30pm

Transportation - could possibly be provided.  Please call in advance for a ride.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services, join the youth group, become Sunday School Assistants, assist at Liturgies and home visitor volunteers.

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  EVANGELICAL
(Bible Teaching - Born Again)

The Salvation Army
7108 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY  14304

(716) 283-7697

Pastor-Major Greg and Joyce Hartshorn

Directions from NU - Take the I-190 and Exit (last exit before toll) on Buffalo Avenue before going over the Grand Island Bridge.  Turn left on Buffalo Avenue.  They are located 3/10 of a mile on the left.  Park in the rear of building. 

Days and Times of Services - Sunday Worship - 11:00am

Transportation - could possibly be provided.  Please call in advance for a ride.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services, attend Sunday School at 10:00am, join the music ministry and opportunities to volunteer with youth/teens after school daily until 9pm.

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INTERDENOMINATIONAL

The House of the Lord
500 Third Street
Niagara Falls, NY  14305  

(716) 284-8575  

Pastor - Ed Woodhouse

Directions from NU - Located on the corner of Third Street, Ferry Avenue and Main Street.

Days and Times of Services
Saturday -  7:30pm
Wednesday - 7:00pm

Transportation - could be provided.  Please call in advance for a ride.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services and attend a special program for young adults the first Sunday of each month at 10am.

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JEWISH
(Conservative)

Temple Beth El
720 Ashland Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY  14302

(716) 282-2717

President - Robert Deull

Email - chezdeull@juno.com

Directions from NU - Take Lewiston Road into Niagara Falls.   Follow Main Street.  Turn right onto Ashland
Avenue.  The temple will be on your right.

Days and Times of Services –Alternating Friday and Saturday
mornings (Call the number above for days and times)

Transportation - Could possibly be provided.  Please call in advance to
arrange for a ride.

How to become involved with the Congregation - Jewish students may participate in services for High Holy Days and/or Sabbath services.  They may also participate more actively if desired.

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LUTHERAN

Lutheran Church of the Messiah
915 Oneida Street
Lewiston, NY  14092

(716) 754-4944

Pastor - Rev. Thomas R. Mason

Email - messiahlc@macronet.com

Directions from NU - Take a right onto Lewiston Road, exit Rt. 104.  Turn right into Village of Lewiston.  Take your first right at the light (9th St.). Take your second right onto Oneida St.

Days and Times of Services
Sundays - 9:15am

How to become involved with the congregation - There are many
committees and group programs that are always looking for volunteers, such as lectors, ushers and help with monthly breakfast.

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LUTHERAN
(ELCA)

Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church
McKoon Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY  14305

(716) 284-1730

Pastor - Dr. William L. Nelson-Loefle

Email - WNelsonloe@aol.com

Directions from NU - Located about 4 blocks from Campus.  Take Lewiston Road to Vanderbilt and turn left, they are on the corner of Vanderbilt and McKoon Avenue.

Days and Times of Services
Sundays -  9:00am

How to become involved with the congregation -  Students are welcome to attend worship services and Bible Study.  Also, Readers and volunteers for child day care are needed.

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LUTHERAN
(Missouri Synod)

Grace Lutheran
736 Cayuga Drive
Niagara Falls, NY  14304

(716) 283-1843

Pastor - Rev. Evan Gaertner

Webpage - www.gracenf.org

Email - TheRevEv@yahoo.com

Directions to NU - Take I-190 south to the LaSalle Expressway.  Take
Buffalo Avnue/Cayuga Drive Exit.   At the bottom of the off ramp, take a left onto Cayuga.  The church is approximately three blocks down on the left.

Days and times of services
Sundays - 10:30am       (9:30am after June 9 until Sept 8)

Transportation - Could possibly be provided.  Please call in advance to
arrange for a ride.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services and Adult Bible class at 9:30am on Sunday until June 9.

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METHODIST
(Free Methodist)

Colonial Heights Free Methodist Church
1310 Saunders Settlement Road
Niagara Falls, NY  14305

(716) 297-5320

Pastor - Rev. Randy LeBaron

Email - RandyLeBaron@aol.com

Directions from NU - The church is one mile east from the Military Road
Rt. 31 intersection.

Days and Times of Services
Sunday Worship - 11:00am

Transportation - Could possibly be provided.  Please call in advance to
arrange for a ride.

How to become involved with the Congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services.  Also worship band on Wednesdays at 8pm, Cell Meetings on Sunday at 6pm and Young Adult Sunday School on Sundays at 9:45am.

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  METHODIST
(United Methodist)

First United Methodist Church
65 Main Street
North Tonawanda, NY

(716) 694-2456

Pastor - Rev. Jay G. Roberts

Webpage-www.gbgm-umc.org/fumcnt

Email - fumcnt@juno.com

Directions from NU - On Lewiston Road take the ramp towards I-190, merge onto Upper Mountain Road.  Take the I-190 south ramp towards Niagara Falls/Buffalo, merge onto NY State Thruway.  Take the LaSalle Expressway Exit 21A towards the Tonawandas.   Merge onto LaSalle Expressway, take right Exit onto Williams Road.  Turn left onto NY 384/NY 265 River Road.  Continue straight on NY 384 Main Street. (Merges on left at fork before bridge.)

Days and Times of Services -Sunday - 8:30am and 10:45am

How to become involved with the Congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services.  Also choir, handbell choir, monthly community night dinner and other activities.

(2nd Church Listing)

Hope United Methodist Church
2914 Upper Mountain Road
Sanborn, NY  14132

(716) 731-9737

Pastor - Rev. Karen Snyder

Directions from NU - Take Rt. 31 into Sanborn (approximately 8 minutes).  Turn left at Rt. 425.  Turn left about 2 miles down on Grove Street (just
before the hill).  Turn left, we are on the corner of Grove Street and Upper Mountain Road.  The church is across from Shimschack's restaurant.

Days and Times of services
Sunday Worship - 11:00am

Transportation -
Could possibly be provided. Please call in advance to arrange for a ride.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services and Adult Sunday School at 9:30am.  Also youth group (outreach programs in the community) and choir.

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  NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Niagara Community Church
10500 Cayuga Drive
Niagara Falls, NY  14304

(716) 297-3339

Pastor - Rev. Paul Finney

Directions from NU - Take Hyde Park Blvd. to Pine Avenue.  Turn left onto Pine Avenue/Niagara Falls Blvd.  Head out on Niagara Falls Blvd. toward the airport, turn right onto Williams Road.  Turn right onto Cayuga Drive (before Summit Park Mall).

Days and Times of services
Sunday Worship -  9:30am
                          12:00pm

Transportation -
Could possibly be provided. Please call in advance to arrange for a ride.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services.  Also music and singing opportunities, Adult classes (variety of life topics), and assisting in their ministry to mentally impaired adult’s class. 

(2nd Church Listing)

Potters House Christian Community Church
1002 Niagara Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY  14305

(716) 285-3445

Pastor - Bishop Stephan Booze

Directions from NU - Located at the corner of 10th Street and Niagara Avenue.  Niagara Avenue is off Main Street on block past Ontario Avenue.

Days and Times of services
Sunday Worship - 10:00am
Wednesday - 7:00pm

Transportation - could be provided.  Please call in advance for a ride.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services.  In the past NU students have shared/spoken at the church on Youth Sundays (every 4th Sunday).

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 NON-DENOMINATIONAL
BIBLE CHURCH

Niagara Frontier Bible Church
5287 Bronson Drive
Lewiston, NY  14092

716) 297-8783

Pastor - Pastor Billy Crone

Email - nfbc@wzrd.com
Webpage - www.niagarafrontierbible.com

Directions from NU - Take Lewiston Road (North). Turn right to Upper Mt. Road. Go 1/2 mile beyond the Stop light at Military Rd.(Rt.265). Turn Left on Bronson Dr. The church is on the corner.

Days and Times of Services
Sunday Worship - 10:30am and  6:30pm

Transportation - Could possibly be provided. Please call in advance to arrange for a ride.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services.  Also Sunday School at 9:00am and College and Career Meetings every other Friday.

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PENTECOSTAL

First Assembly of God
9750 Niagara Falls Blvd.
Niagara Falls, NY  14304

(716) 297-7794  

Pastor - Rev. Robert C. Jones

Directions from NU - Take Hyde Park Blvd. to Pine Avenue (which turns into Niagara Falls Blvd.)  We are located on the corner of Niagara Falls Blvd. and 98th Street.

Days and Times of Services
Sunday Worship - 10:30am and 6:00pm
Wednesday Family Night - 7:00pm

Transportation - Yes, they have van service.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services.  Also Sunday School at 9:30am.

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PRESBYTERIAN  

Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church
1 66   59th Street
Niagara Falls, NY  14304

(716) 283-5744

Pastor - Rev. Dr. Jeffery L. Grove

Directions from NU - Take the I-190 and Exit (last exit before toll) on

Buffalo Avenue before going over the Grand Island Bridge.  Turn right on
Buffalo Avenue.  Go to 59th Street and turn right, they are located on the left side of the street.  

Days and Times of Services
Sunday Worship - 10:30am

Transportation - could possibly be provided.  Please call in advance.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services and are invited to help with Sunday School, as camp counselors, latchkey assistant, etc.

(2nd Church Listing)

Colonial Village Presbyterian Church
4813 Kline Road
Niagara Falls, NY  14304

(716) 297-1259

Pastor - Rev. Nick Linde

Directions from NU - From the intersection of Military Road and Rt. 31 take Rt. 31 east.  Turn right on Kline Road.  The church is 2 blocks down on your left.

Days and Times of Services
Sunday Worship - 8:30am Contemporary and 11:00am Traditional  

Transportation - could possibly be provided.  Please call in advance.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services.  Also Sunday Young Adult classes at 9:45am.  They welcome students with musical talents.

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RUSSIAN ORTHODOX - OUTSIDE OF RUSSIA

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
3920 Pine Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY  14301

(716) 284-9596

Pastor - Fr. Akim Provatakis

Email - aprovata@yahoo.com

Directions from NU - Take Hyde Park Blvd to Pine Avenue.  Turn left on to Pine Avenue about 1/2 mile to the left, just after St. Joseph’s cemetery.

Days and Times of Services
Sunday Worship - 9:10am Hours-Liturgy
Saturday Vigil - 6:00pm

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services.

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

First Unitarian Universalist Chu rch of Niagara
639 Main Street
Niagara Falls, NY  14301

(716) 285-8381 (machine)
(716) 837-9230 (Pastor)  

Pastor - Rev. Frances Manly

Webpage - www.firstuunf.org

Email - uuniagara@juno.com
franly@aol.com

Directions from NU - Take Rt. 104 south to Main Street, on the left, 1/2 block south of Pine Avenue.

Days and Times of Services
Sunday Worship - 11:00am    (10:00am mid-June through Labor Day)

Transportation - could possibly be provided.  Please call in advance.

How to become involved with the congregation - Students are welcome to attend worship services and are invited to help with children’s Sunday School class, adult discussion groups and social justice projects.

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UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

 

First Congregational
822 Cleveland Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY  14305

(716) 282-2443

Pastor - Marna Pritchard

Directions from NU - Drive toward Niagara Falls on Lewiston Rd. which becomes Main Street.  Continue past Ontario street to Cleveland Avenue.  Turn Right on Cleveland Avenue and the Church will be immediately on the right.

Days and Times of Services
Worship     Sunday at 10:30am
                 Sacrament of Holy Communion - 1st Sunday of each month
                 Bible Student - Friday mornings (call for time and place)

How to become involved with the congregation - We are a welcoming, warm congregation with the mission of providing a safe place for worship for all people.  We want to develop a music program.  Call, come and worship with us and we will find a place of service for you in the church or in the community.

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