My grandma and grandpa have been members of the church for their whole lives. The church is…read morepredominantly older polish people but they're all great. It's a lovely neighborhood church that feels like tradition. They have many activities for parishioners throughout the year including Christmas parties, the weekly rosary, Sunday breakfasts, casino trips and more. I would say this is the best church in the Kaisertown area.

Our Lady of Victory National Shrine is my Catholic Church. It holds the remains of Fr Baker who…read morewill hopefully be canonized soon. It is the most beautiful Church you will ever see in your whole life!!! Copied from a Church in Rome Italy!!! My two oldest children were baptized here I am proud to be the Vice President of the Columbiettes here at OLV

If you need a place for reflection, for prayer, or to appreciate beautiful sculpture and…read morearchitecture- why not visit OLV shrine? You can visit for mass or just visit. It's lovely to walk around, reflect, light candles or say a prayer. At Christmas time it's decorated. And the large Manger scene features a basket of blessed hay for you to take a piece Of. For stairs you can visit the museum and learn about Fr Baker ( and his journey to sainthood) or visit the gift shop and pick up some religious medals or other items, even purchase an empty bottle to fill with holy winter from several of the urns. I enjoy visiting and always see something new when I go.

The Parkside Neighborhood Association held its annual chili cook-off last night. I saw it posted in…read morethe neighborhood newsletter. It is advertised as free, but donations are welcomed. There was not a huge turnout; the room in the church is also not huge. My estimate is 50-60 people, including children. There were 10 chili stations set up with the chef of each ladling out a reasonable portion to taste in the cup provided at the door. There were three vegan or vegetarian chilis, another quite spicy one that was green, presumably by using a lot of green veggies. Another was a white chili with lots of huge white beans and potato cubes. Most were more traditional with chili beans and chopped meat, varying degrees of heat! The green chili had jalapeños already in it vs. some of the others which offered sour cream, scallions, shredded cheddar, nacho chips to add to the bowl. There were ballots to fill in for the best chili, the best table display, the best kid's chili(only one competitor). There was a side table set up with flavored sparking waters, corn bread, brownies and cocoa. Most of the people there seemed to know each other, either from the church or the neighborhood, but everyone we talked to made us feel welcome. One man, possibly the minister, asked me if I might enter my chili next year. P.S. I have rarely made chili, but I am thinking about it!

I attended Good Shepherd for the Christmas service after many, many years of non-attendance (like a…read morelot of lapsed Catholics) and I was truly moved - by the size of the church, by the welcoming, by the incisive and inclusive sermon that emphasized the continuum between the birth of Christ and his adult life and teachings and the nature of his parents being literally homeless young people and escaping oppression to have their child. Overall, an amazing experience.

An amazing Christian Church I love this place. The worship team rocks and we have the strongest…read morepastor that any Church could only pray for! Thank you Derrick Castranova for all you and your family do for us. www.thewellBuffalo.com

Love this church! It's a place filled with real people. Faith Hope & Love are tenants to live by…read moreand this church lives and breathes sincerity.

I have driven by this building 1000's of times. One of the old estates/mansions on Delaware, near…read moreGates Circle. But recently I was with someone who was going here. Heres what it is on the inside - "an interreligious/ecumenical organization of denominations, congregations, and religious organizations located in Western New York State, U.S.A. and the Niagara Peninsula of Southern Ontario, Canada." - direct from their website. What they do is offer space for many different groups to come and meet. The space helps those groups come together and talk to each other as well. Sharing experiences and faiths, hoping to keep a dialog going so different faiths learn more about each other. They also allow a place for different faiths to come together and work together on common issues and concerns. The group is not a religious organization in itself, its an umbrella under which different faiths can come together and learn about each other. Easy parking behind the building, but look for "unreserved" spaces. 1876

There aren't enough words to describe how awesome -- and life-changing -- it has been attending…read moreEpic Church and, more importantly, getting involved with so many awesome men and women of God. I hoped and prayed my husband would find a church in the Buffalo area once we moved here and am so thankful God spoke to our hearts and said "This one." (Lol.) Don't be fooled by the location: Epic Church meets at a movie theater (I actually think that's awesome), but knows how to get down. If you love a strong message that's practical, filled with the Word of God, and has some humor and casual moments, this place is for you. Even if that's not your cup of tea, this place is still for you. Pastor Mark Rouse is a great preacher who doesn't spend two hours delivering a sermon (I love passionate pastors, but mama the Fruit of the Spirit leaves me when I'm hangry), but takes his time to break things down. Even though he spends 20-30 mins preaching -- which might not feel like a ton of time -- it's food for the soul that will nourish you beyond service. The majority of his sermons follow a series, and Epic provides attendees with notes you can collect, study, and go over. The sermons are also online for convenience. Another thing I love about Epic is the childcare. Unlike other churches I've been to, where kids might color and learn something about Noah and the Ark, there are lesson plans (yes, lesson plans) for the preschool and elementary age classes. (Kids are just too small in the nursery to care.) I serve on the kids' team and am constantly amazed at the thought and preparation that goes into the lessons each and every week. In addition to play time (coloring, etc.), children are leaning about Jesus, God's grace, and characters in the Bible in a fun and interactive way. Plus, there's always some craft to take home to parents. Epic Church also believes in community, both local and afar. They have outreach programs that include providing donations for nearby families in need, working with organizations (there are some great contacts to serve incoming refugees), and mission trips abroad. There are also small groups throughout the year (outreach is a focus area, for example) for your to meet new people who share similar interests. This is more than just an ordinary church that you say you attend on Sundays. It's a resource to strengthen your walk with God and challenges you to serve others. As I always say: don't talked about it, be about it -- and my how Epic does this. In case you can't tell, I really like it.

If you're looking for a church that feels authentic, accepts you as you are, and offers a safe &…read morefun environment for you and your kids to learn about God, you've found it! I realize this sounds like a commercial, but nobody from Epic Church has asked me to write a review or paid me to say this. I've waited a long time to write this review because I kept waiting for this "newlywed" feeling to leave, and it hasn't. I've never reviewed a church before, and I felt like if I was going to write one, I needed to be sure. I started attending Epic almost two years ago. I was drawn to the idea of church in a movie theater. In the time I've been going, we've since moved from the Dipson to the Regal. It seems a lot of people are curious about church in a movie theater because we outgrew the old place. Curious about what the service looks like before you come? They have video podcasts on their website. What you won't see in the podcasts, though, is the great modern worship that takes place before the service (music licensing laws, I'm sure) and how warm & friendly all the people are! It's very easy if you're new to figure out "how it all works." There's always a friendly face at the door, signs to direct you, and information tables along the way. You'll also find tables with free coffee and Paula's Donuts. If you have to check your kids into the children's area, that's straight back. Otherwise, the service is on your left & you can't miss that either because there is someone there by the door handing out programs as you enter. They make it very comfortable to "be new" at Epic! And really, if you have any questions, there are a lot of genuinely friendly volunteers waiting to assist you. The messages are biblical and relevant. The whole service is never longer than 60 minutes (they can't be because the theater needs the room for movies!). If you give them a chance, the people at Epic will become your family. A couple other things: The church is Free Methodist. They offer growth groups during the week in different parts of the area so you can connect with other people. There is no dress code; wear whatever makes you comfortable. Their offices are in Clarence Center if you want to talk to any of the staff during the week -- on Main Street next to Penny Lane Café. NOTE: My kids are too old to attend the children's services, but I hear kids all the time talk about how much they LOVE church! Epic has a staff member dedicated to the children's church, and she does a great job!

I went 2 this church from 92-97 its where I 1st met my dad father ron lord who was a pastor at this…read morechurch It has so many wonderful memories as well as some sad as it now serves as a bittersweet place of remembrance Its not closed as its being remodeled & those famous red doors are now black Miss going here wish I cld see the inside once again but that 2 lives on in my dreams which 1 day will be erased thanks 2 my parkinson's dementia

Lovely, unassuming church that welcomes everyone. This is a liberal Episcopal-church and Father…read moreTerry is warm and loving. I always leave feeling refreshed which after 3 services had me and my husband formally joining the parish as of yesterday. If you're looking for a place of worship without judgement this is the spot.