BUMP: Buffalo Urban Mission Partnership

Fall Festivities with the rectory

We have a new community housing space to fill! BUMP just entered into an agreement with NorthGate and the Buffalo Myanmar Indigenous Christian Fellowship to replicate our housing model in their beautiful Rectory. Know any young adults who would be interested in living in community in Black Rock, just outside of North Buffalo? Please share! The Rectory on Hertel (60 Hertel Avenue Buffalo, NY 14207)... Live in the heart of the Black Rock community! At 60 Hertel, you will be within walking distance to the beautiful waterfront trail, and only minutes from North Buffalo. The Rectory is a residence connected to the beautiful, historic St. John the Baptist Church, which was closed for over ten years. Two churches now own and utilize the property: BMICF (Buffalo Myanmar Indigenous Christian Fellowship) and NorthGate Christian Community (NorthGate at River Rock). The Rectory there is managed by a faith-based organization, BUMP (Buffalo Urban Mission Partnership), for young adults, AmeriCorps members, students and recent graduates serving in the city. Although it is generally a Christian community, we welcome residents from different backgrounds and walks of life. The Rectory has two floors and a large basement. The first floor will be used by Northgate at River Rock and BMICF for their children's ministries (primarily on Sundays). Our residence is located on the second floor. There are 5 lovely bedrooms with two shared bathroom spaces. There are usually 2 residents per bedroom. We have two shared kitchens and a large shared living room space. A community laundry room is located in the basement. Rent is $360/month; includes utilities, internet, and basic furnishings. As it is a community space, the lease stipulates some behavioral expectations which support a positive communal living experience for all residents. Fellowship times are organized at least once a week. Come live in community with other young adults. If interested, please contact resident director Jess Lee at [email protected].

Had our Fall retreat with our BUMP cohort for this year! Amazing time with a fun group of people!

Our Rectory community at its finest! Welcoming Fall together...

Our weekly BUMP classes are held at 5 Loaves Farm. Here’s a great chance for you to visit them tonight... go arrange your own bouquet of flowers from the farm!

Our BUMP members live in community together, on the West Side of Buffalo, in the Loretto Rectory. Last night was our first weekly community dinner for the Fall!

Here is our new cohort of BUMP members, exploring the West Side on a walking tour (led by one of our BUMP leaders) as a part of this week’s orientation!

We’re so excited to welcome the new group of BUMP members today! It’s going to be an amazing year!

Get to know one of our partners! 5 Loaves Farm is hosting a special Art on the Farm event this Saturday, 3-8pm. You can join in on the silent auction online, or come in person to see local artists' work while enjoying their homemade ice cream, locally grown flowers, and other urban farm amenities. "5 Loaves Farm redeems vacant lots on Buffalo’s Upper West Side to create sustainable market gardens that produce healthy foods along with educational, economic, and spiritual resources for neighborhood residents."

New opening! Are you passionate about leading worship? We are recruiting for a BUMP Member to serve as the Worship Leader at Resurgence City Church (www.resurgencecity.com), a growing church plant (est. 2018) led by Pastor Elijah Shamenda. Lead others through music and prayer, work closely with the lead pastor, and provide leadership to the worship team. Lead music for Sunday services, worship nights, and outreach events. This opportunity will be paired with another part-time, complementary role at a local ministry or nonprofit in Buffalo to make up a full-time service project. This will be a one-year placement, September 2020 - August 2021. APPLY TODAY! https://www.bumpbuffalo.com/take-action

Yes! We are still accepting applicants for Fall 2020. Do you know of a recent graduate who may be ready for a year of service and transformation? Please encourage them to apply ASAP! We seek young adults in their 20s, who desire to develop spiritually, personally, and professionally as servant leaders within God’s redemptive mission to the whole world. We welcome a diverse range of individuals, candidates from WNY as well as candidates who are willing to relocate and immerse themselves in Buffalo. Open BUMP placements can be viewed here: https://www.bumpbuffalo.com/job-placements

Know a recent graduate interested in pre-med experience? We have an opening with Jericho Road, starting Fall 2020! Medical Assistant, serving at Jericho Road Community Health Center Work with providers and nurses to prepare patients to be seen by the provider and then help them end their visit by filling orders and helping with paperwork, assist with rooming patients, obtaining vitals, drawing blood, filling orders from physicians, performing rapid strep tests, and other task...s. Jericho Road serves an incredibly diverse patient base. This will be a one-year placement, September 2020 - August 2021. BUMP is a collaborative network of not-for-profits and churches in Buffalo NY, that provides a year-long opportunity for paid ministry and service to young adults within a supportive and reflective community, furthering the Kingdom of God in Buffalo. This, and other BUMP placements, can be viewed here: https://www.bumpbuffalo.com/job-placements Please help us spread the word!

One of the things that makes BUMP special is the chance to LIVE IN COMMUNITY together, at the Rectory on Buffalo's West Side. Last night, we surprised our Assistant Resident Director Angelica with an Ice Cream Social to thank her for her service, and have her officially "pass the baton" to our new ARD, Miranda. They are pictured here with our RD, Matthew. We are thankful for you Angelica, Matthew, and Miranda!