Upcoming Events
Christmas Eve Service: Early
Join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24th at 4 PM. We’ll conclude our series, Witnesses to Wonder, with favorite Christmas carols, a candlelight service, and a meaningful time of reflection. Nursery care will be available for children ages 3 and under at the 4 PM service. Please also note that there will be only one Sunday service at 10 AM on December 29th. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Christmas Eve Service: Late
Join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24th at 8 PM. We’ll conclude our series, Witnesses to Wonder, with favorite Christmas carols, a candlelight service, and a meaningful time of reflection. Please also note that there will be only one Sunday service at 10 AM on December 29th. We look forward to celebrating with you!
State of the Church
Join us on January 5th at 10 AM for our annual State of the Church service, where we’ll celebrate what God has done and share testimonies of where He is moving in our lives and congregation. Ministry leaders and staff will present reports, offering a chance to see the many ways God is working in our church. It's a wonderful day to stay connected with all that’s happening and to give praise for how God is moving in our church community.
Christmas Cookie-Fest
Join us for our annual Cookie-Fest celebration on Sunday, December 15th, right after our 10:30 am church service! Bring a batch of your favorite homemade cookies to share as we gather together in the holiday spirit. Our children will also be performing their Christmas program, making it a joyful event for the whole family. Don’t miss this sweet tradition and time of celebration!
Romeo and Juliet's Thank You Luncheon
Join us for a special luncheon honoring our "Romeos and Juliets"—the incredible team of men and women who help keep our church clean every Friday. On Friday, November 15th at noon, our church staff will be serving a Thanksgiving-inspired meal featuring all their favorite holiday dishes. This free luncheon is open to anyone who contributes to maintaining our facilities, and we look forward to celebrating and thanking you for all you do!
TRUNK OR TREAT
This fun, family-friendly Halloween alternative is a wonderful time for adults and kids alike! Bring your children, dressed in costume if they would like, for an afternoon of Touch-A-Truck, candy & fun. Click the view event button for info about registering for this FREE event.
WOMEN'S LUNCHEON
Our guest speaker is Alice Clarkson, Shepherdess from Rowandale Therapy Goats in Colden, NY and tickets are on sale for $5. Childcare is provided for children ages 0-10.
HARVEST PARTY
Youth nights are back! We’re kicking off the year with a Harvest Party on September 15th, 600-8:15 PM with games, pumpkin carving, dessert contests & more!
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
Our annual Pickleball Tournament will be Saturday, September 14 at 9:00 AM. This event is open to everyone regardless of your experience. Call the church office to register!
SAVE THE date
Pioneer Clubs is a co-ed ministry for children grade K-5, held on Wednesday nights beginning September 11th from 6:30-8pm. Evenings will consist of Bible exploration, games, crafts, and skill & game awards. Skill awards consist of badges earned for such things as acting, art, food, music, nature, etc. Boys in 3rd-5th grades have a choice between Pioneer Clubs or Royal Rangers. Parents are welcome & encouraged to join us on September 11th to hear more about our programs!
CHURCH PICNIC
On August 25th, we're hosting a picnic after the service at 10:00 AM. Stick around afterward for a free picnic with inflatables. It's a day to celebrate together.
OUTDOOR WORSHIP NIGHT
Join us for an outdoor worship night on August 2nd featuring a guest worship leader and an ice cream truck! It's a free event for the whole family to enjoy music and treats under the stars.
8 Days of Hope
Get involved in 8 Days of Hope, a local mission for home repair in Buffalo. Open to all, regardless of skill level. You can participate for as many or as few days as you wish. Sign-ups will be available in the lobby closer to the date. For more details, speak to Mike Matysiak.
Vacation Bible School
Join Us for a fun-filled VBS
Please pre-register your child(ren) age 3-completed 5th grade.
There will be Bible stories, crafts, music, snacks and games!
Monday and Tuesday times will be 9:15-11:30am. On Wednesday parents, grandparents, or guardians are invited at 11:30am for a picnic. The picnic will last until 2pm.
Bring a lawn chair & we will provide lunch, waterslide, bounce house and outdoor games! What a great way to end VBS! See you there!
WheN
July 1 - 9:15am-11:30am
July 2 - 9:15am- 11:30am
July 3 - 9:15am-2pm. *Family can join us at 11:30 am for a picnic, waterslide, bounce house, and outdoor games.
Where
Fellowship Wesleyan Church
1645 Southwestern Blvd
West Seneca, NY 14224
Contact
Lisa Turner, Director
716 374-0507
lisat@fellowshipwesleyan.org
Church Potluck
Don't miss our church-wide potluck after the 10:30 AM service on Sunday, June 2nd. Bring your favorite dish and a lawn chair for a wonderful time of fellowship and food.
Church Town Hall Meeting
Join us for our community-led church Town Hall meeting on May 7th at 6:30 PM. Members have the opportunity to vote on the budget and officers for the next year. Non-members are welcome to participate in voting, though their votes do not count toward passage. We value hearing everyone's perspectives, so come and share your thoughts!
Baptism
We will celebrate the sacrament of BAPTISM during services on Sunday, April 28th.
Baptism is the outward expression of your faith and we want to encourage you to take this next step in your journey with Jesus.
To find out more, please speak to one of our pastors or staff.
Membership Class
Membership Class
We will be hosting a membership class on Sunday, April 21 after the 2nd service.
Are you interested in learning more about what it means to be a member of the Wesleyan Church?
This class is required for membership, but attending does not obligate you to become a member.
Our local church conference will be held on Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30pm, and in order to vote for officers, membership is required.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the church office.
Sign-ups will be available at the Welcome Center on April 7th.
NEW BIBLE STUDY
Dale and Betty Wickham will be facilitating a new study called "When the Game is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box" by John Ortberg.
This 6 week study and will run from April 9 - May 14th from 6:30-8:00 pm in Rm. 9 on Tuesday nights.
Using humor, terrific stories, and a focus on winning "the right trophies, Ortberg paints a vivid picture of the priorities that all Christians will want to embrace in their lives.
Sign up at the Welcome Center if you plan to attend.
Pizza with the Pastor
On the first Sunday of each month, we are planning to host “PIZZA WITH THE PASTOR”.
If you are new to Fellowship or maybe you've been attending for 6 months but haven't had the opportunity to get to know the Pastors and Staff, now is your chance.
Please sign up at the Welcome Center this Sunday if you plan to attend so we can plan for food.
Worship Night and Mac and Cheese Potluck
Join us for a night of uplifting worship on Tuesday, January 30th, at 6:30 PM. Come as you are and immerse yourself in a spiritually enriching experience. Following the worship, indulge in the warmth of community at our Mac and Cheese Potluck. Bring your favorite mac and cheese dish to share as we gather for fellowship and good food. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect, worship, and enjoy a delicious meal together. Don't miss this joyous evening of worship and culinary delight. We look forward to seeing you there!
State of the Church
Join us on January 6th at 10 AM for a special congregational gathering, "The State of the Church." This single service will provide a comprehensive year in review, celebrating our collective milestones, growth, and the unique spirit that defines our church community. In addition to the reflective overview, we are excited to incorporate personal testimonies into the service—heartfelt stories from our members sharing their individual experiences of God's impact of our church family. Please note that this special service may run a bit longer than usual, but we encourage you to embrace the extended time as we reflect, celebrate, and look forward to the future with hope and unity. We look forward to gathering as one church family on January 6th for this special occasion.
New Year's Eve Service
Join us for a special New Year's Eve Sunday service at 10 AM, a moment of reflection and celebration. As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new, our sanctuary will be filled with the warmth of community and the joy of Christmas carols. Embrace the spirit of the season and join your voices with ours in heartfelt songs that capture the essence of the holidays. This service offers a unique opportunity to express gratitude for the year gone by and to welcome the promises of the coming one. Be part of this meaningful transition, as we gather on New Year's Eve at 10 AM, uniting in hope, joy, and the shared anticipation of a new beginning.
Christmas Eve Evening Service
Celebrate the magic of Christmas at our Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve, offered at both 10 AM and 6 PM. The Christmas Eve church service brings the pure joy of community, heartfelt carols, and the timeless message of hope, uniting hearts in the warm glow of candlelight. Nursery care is available for little ones during both services, ensuring a joyful experience for the whole family. Embrace the warmth, joy, and love of the season at this cherished Christmas Eve tradition, whether at 10 AM or 6 PM.
Christmas Eve Morning Service
Celebrate the magic of Christmas at our Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve, offered at both 10 AM and 6 PM. The Christmas Eve church service brings the pure joy of community, heartfelt carols, and the timeless message of hope, uniting hearts in the warm glow of candlelight. Nursery care is available for little ones during both services, ensuring a joyful experience for the whole family. Embrace the warmth, joy, and love of the season at this cherished Christmas Eve tradition, whether at 10 AM or 6 PM.
Evening of Carols
Join us for an Evening of Carols on Thursday, December 21 at 7pm where we will read Scripture passages and sing Christmas carols that highlight the great redemption story culminating in the birth of Jesus. The carols we sing are purposefully going to be more obscure or forgotten about carols, to highlight the richness of the truth in the lyrics, as well as to show there are a lot more great Christmas carols out there than just the very popular ones. The evening will end with a candle lighting. It will be a very memorable time of worship and perfect to invite family and friends to that may be more hesitant to come to a Sunday service.
Crafter's Corner
This group will meeting every third Thursday of the month in room 1. Join together to share in crafting ideas (yarn, fabric, wood, etc.) and then donate the projects to worthy missional causes in the area. All are welcome — even those who would like to learn a new skill so beginners are encouraged. If you would like to donate any scrap yarn, material, crochet hooks, knitting needles, etc., they are gladly accepted. Please see Mary Lou Gravelle.
Youth Group
Fellowship Youth exists to awaken 6th-12th grade students to their true worth and purpose in Jesus! Every Sunday 6-8PM we meet to worship, grow our intimacy with God, build life-giving relationships, and have fun! Do you and Jesus go way back? Never heard of him? Doesn't matter, join our family and be transformed by the Good News!
Kid's Club
Monday Night Children’s Clubs run from mid-September to the end of May on Monday nights at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. A variety of clubs are available for Children ages 3 (by Dec 1 and toilet trained) to grade 5.
Youth Group
Fellowship Youth exists to awaken 6th-12th grade students to their true worth and purpose in Jesus! Every Sunday 6-8PM we meet to worship, grow our intimacy with God, build life-giving relationships, and have fun! Do you and Jesus go way back? Never heard of him? Doesn't matter, join our family and be transformed by the Good News!
Royal Rangers
The Royal Rangers program is an activity-based, small group discipleship program for boys and young men in grades K-12. Our mission is to evangelize, equip, and empower the next generation of Christlike men and lifelong servant leaders. We provide Christlike character formation and servant leadership development for boys and young men in a highly relational and fun environment.
Kid's Club
Monday Night Children’s Clubs run from mid-September to the end of May on Monday nights at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. A variety of clubs are available for Children ages 3 (by Dec 1 and toilet trained) to grade 5.
Youth Group
Fellowship Youth exists to awaken 6th-12th grade students to their true worth and purpose in Jesus! Every Sunday 6-8PM we meet to worship, grow our intimacy with God, build life-giving relationships, and have fun! Do you and Jesus go way back? Never heard of him? Doesn't matter, join our family and be transformed by the Good News!