Every Sunday
Sunday school and worship
Bible teaching for all ages, then a worship service full of singing, prayer and the Word.
100 Northland Avenue · Buffalo
A real church for real people.
We gather to open the Bible together, pray for one another and serve our neighbors on Buffalo's East Side. Whoever you are, there is a seat for you on Sunday.
Sunday worship11:30 AM · Sunday school 10:15 AM
Location100 Northland Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208
Call us(716) 294-4452
About us
Rooted on Northland Avenue for generations
Cold Spring Bible Chapel is a Bible-centered congregation in Buffalo's Cold Spring neighborhood. For decades our doors have been open to families, students, seniors and anyone looking for hope, friendship and a place to belong.
The chapel is led by Senior Pastor Kenneth Simmons and Evangelist and First Lady Jamelle Williams Simmons, who directs our community outreach.
More of our story and what we believe will go here in the chapel's own words. Needs info
1965Recognized by the IRS as a nonprofit church
501(c)(3)Tax-exempt charity, EIN 16-6058431
14208Serving Cold Spring and Masten
Our outreach by the numbers
Love you can count
5,000winter coats given to families last winter through Coats 4 Kids
600+book bags full of school supplies at our Back to School Celebration
104free hot meal days a year: every Monday and Saturday, all year round
52weeks a year of Sunday worship, open to everyone
Coats 4 Kids · Winter 2026
Help us go beyond 5,000 coats this winter
Buffalo winters are hard on children without a warm coat. Every gift, coat donation and volunteer hour helps another family stay warm.
Ministries
How we serve
Worship every Sunday, and outreach that meets real needs on the East Side every week of the year.
Every Monday
Free community meal
A free hot meal to go for anyone who needs one, all year round. Food, fellowship and community at the chapel.
Every Saturday
Saturday street outreach
Love in action. We go out to serve a free hot meal to anyone in need at Jefferson and Laurel.
Every week
Bondage Breakers
A faith-based recovery group for anyone ready to break free from what holds them back.
Late summer
Back to School Celebration
Free book bags full of school supplies, plus bounce houses, games, food and fun for the whole family.
Winter season
Coats 4 Kids
With Colvin Cleaners, we give families free winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves and boots. Last winter we handed out 5,000 coats.
We also have a Men's Ministry and the Women of CSBC, who host family fun nights, holiday breakfasts and more.
Life at the chapel
Moments from our church family
Year after year, the chapel shows up for the neighborhood. These are a few of the days we will never forget.
Back to School Celebration and Book Bag Giveaway
Book bags, bounce houses and a whole street of families outside the chapel.
Community Block Party and Awards
Neighbors honored on the chapel steps, with pony rides, bounce houses and food for everyone.
Summer Fellowship on the Waterfront
The church family in red, together by the lake for food, games and fellowship.
CSBC Family Picnic
Three generations in CSBC shirts, from the First Lady to the youngest members.
2026 at Cold Spring
- July 25Annual Fellowship Cookout
- AugustBible study sabbatical; Sunday worship continues
- August 21Family Fun Night from the Men's Ministry, with a free movie
- August 29Back to School Celebration with train rides, a petting zoo, face painting and baptisms
- Football seasonBills Sunday: come to service in your Bills gear
See more on our Facebook page.
Partner with us
Join our weekly outreach in Cold Spring
Every week the chapel goes out into the neighborhood with food, prayer and practical help. We can reach more neighbors with partners beside us.
Weekly outreach
Saturdays at 2 PM
Free hot meals at Jefferson and Laurel, until supplies run out
Plus a free community meal every Monday, 6 to 8 PM, at the chapel
Outreach line: (716) 541-4380
"We wanted to be a blessing so that parents wouldn't have to worry about how they were going to equip their kids to go back to school."
Led by our Evangelist and First Lady
Evangelist Jamelle Williams Simmons
First Lady Simmons directs the chapel's weekly outreach and welcomes new partners, volunteers and churches. Call the outreach line at (716) 541-4380. A short personal note from her will go here. Needs info
Businesses and sponsors
Sponsor a weekly meal, a coat drive or school supplies. We will thank partners on our site and at events.
Churches and ministries
Serve alongside us on outreach days, share resources, or bring a mission team to Buffalo.
Volunteers
Cook, serve, greet, tutor or drive. A few hours a month makes a real difference.
Donated goods
Non-perishable food, winter coats, hygiene kits and school supplies for neighbors in need.
We have served alongside Colvin Cleaners, the Canisius College Athletic Department and the Buffalo Police Athletic League.
Plan a visit
Our week together
Bible study takes a break each August and resumes after Labor Day.
SundaySunday school10:15 AM
SundayWorship service11:30 AM
MondayFree community meal6 to 8 PM, hot meals to go
WeeklyBondage Breakers recovery group5:30 to 7 PM Confirm day
MidweekBible study7:00 PM Tuesday or Wednesday?
SaturdayStreet outreach2 PM at Jefferson and Laurel
Your first Sunday
- Come as you are. There is no dress code.
- Someone will greet you at the door and help you find a seat.
- Children are welcome in the service and in Sunday school.
- Stay afterward to meet people. We would love to know you.
Give
Help keep the doors open on Northland Avenue
Every gift supports Sunday worship, the free Monday community meal, Saturday street outreach, and book bags and winter coats for local kids. Cold Spring Bible Chapel Inc is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 16-6058431. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Mail checks payable to Cold Spring Bible Chapel Inc, 100 Northland Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208-1101. Final giving wording to be approved by the church treasurer.
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Contact
We'd love to hear from you
Address100 Northland Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208-1101
Church phone(716) 294-4452
Outreach line(716) 541-4380
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