Buffalo Religious Arts Center Docent-Led Tours
Come see the beautiful Romanesque St. Francis Xavier Church as it undergoes its transformation into Xavier Hall, the new home of the Buffalo Religious Arts Center. Learn the history of this uniquely American bascillica-styled landmark of Black Rock, and see the growing collection of the Religious Arts Center, including items from St. Mary's of Sorrows, Queen of Peace, Temple Beth El, and icons from the Russian Orthodox Church.
When: May–October: Sat-Sun 1-3pm
Weekdays and winter: by appointment only
Where: The Buffalo Religious Arts Center
Cost: $10 adults; $5 students; members free
More Information: Call 716.481.2350
Stained Glass Windows in Buffalo
Co-Sponsored by Buffalo Religious Arts Center and Buffalo Tours
These 2-hour walking tours average 45 minutes per building, with a 15-minute walk between buildings, and a 15-minute walk returning to the starting point. Tours include information on buildings' designer and fabricator, content and iconography, and demonstrated style and fabrication techniques.
Free drawing of a WNED DVD, Buffalo's Houses of Worship, on each tour.
When: Alternating Wednesdays, July-Sept (see below), 1-3pm
Where: Meeting points vary by tour; please see below
Cost: $10 per tour
More Information: Call 716.481.2350
St. Joseph's RC Cathedral and St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
Wednesday, July 7, 1-3pm
Meet at St. Joseph's RC Cathedral, 50 Franklin St.
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Wednesday, July 21, 1-3pm
Meet at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1080 Main Street
St. Louis RC Church and Trinity Episcopal Church
Wednesday, August 4, 1-3pm
Meet at St. Louis RC Church, 780 Main Street
Westminster Presbyterian Church and Temple Beth Zion
Wednesday, August 18, 1-3pm
Meet at Westminster Presbyterian, 724 Delaware Avenue
St. John's Grace Episcopal Church and Annunciation RC Church
Wednesday, September 1, 1-3pm
Meet at St. John's Grace, 51 Colonial Circle
First Presbyterian Church and Annunciation RC Church
Wednesday, September 15, 1-3pm
Meet at First Presbyterian Church, 1 Symphony Circle
Holiday Churches Bus Tours
All new churches for 2010! Visit the lush interiors of Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, St. Casimir Roman Catholic Church, St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, and the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation. This six hour, guided tour includes transportation, entry into each church, admission to the Buffalo Religious Arts Center, lunch at Chef's, and a special organ recital at Xavier Hall.
Reservations Required
When: Dec 4, 2010 9am-3pm
Where: Meet at Xavier Hall Gallery, 147 East St
Cost: $65
More Information: Visit Buffalo Tours.com
Co-sponsored by the Buffalo Religious Arts Center.
Sorry, no Tour Bucks accepted for this event, and no refunds for cancellations.