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Three new initiatives that the Buffalo Christian Center has developed with inner city pastors and ministries are outlined below:

Strengthening Urban Churches

Partnering city churches will use the BCC as an "extension" of their facility to reach out, strengthen and grow their church and ministry.

Partnering suburban churches will subsidize this ministry and are invited to lend a hand in strengthening the churches

Short Term Mission Trips

Teen mission groups are invited to spend the week serving and learning at the BCC. Helping with the Summer Day Camp, service work, fun and training in Christian Community Development will take place.

Summer Day Camp

Children from the city will participate in education, Bible studies, meals, fun and field trips.

Partnering churches and ministries will help reach out, participate and follow up on the children and families involved

Serving the Church and reaching the City for Christ

The Center Story . . .

The building known as the Buffalo Christian Center was originally built as an exclusive men's club in the 1920's. The club thrived during Prohibition, but membership declined considerably after the ban on alcohol was revoked. The building was eventually sold.

     In 1958, Rev. Alan Forbes and the Youthtime Evangelism Fellowship "redeemed" the building, purchasing it for $100,000. Over the years, the ministry of the Center has impacted thousands for Christ.


Forbes Theatre

The Center's Forbes Theatre, located in Buffalo's growing Theatre District, offers theatre with a Message. The Forbes Theatre is open to the community.

    All are invited to experience  plays, musicals, and concerts with moral value and excellence. Recently remodeled, the 800 seat Forbes Theatre features a beautiful ornate ceiling. The theatre is named after Center founder, Alan Forbes.