named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Day Health Center
Day program providing care and support for elderly adults, particularly those with disabilities or cognitive impairments, operating under a separate website (lordoflifeadhc.us).
Child Development Center
Early childhood education and care program for children from infancy through age 12, operating under a separate website (lordoflifecdc.us).
Matthew's Table Community Dinner
Monthly free community dinner held on the fourth Tuesday at the Depew Senior Center, offering a meal and fellowship to all regardless of background.
Weddings at Lord of Life
Church wedding services officiated by Pastor Darcy, available to members and non-members, with affordable fees and inclusive policies for divorced individuals and those with children.
Weekly Bible Study
Interactive Bible study group meeting Wednesdays at 11:00 AM, exploring weekly scripture readings and their relevance to modern life, available in person or via Zoom.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Religious Education and Instruction 1 activity
- Delivering faith formation and religious education programsProvides faith formation programs for children ages 2 and up, held immediately following worship services. Also hosts a weekly Bible study group every Wednesday at 11:00 AM for ongoing religious education and spiritual development.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Operating a Lutheran church with regular worship and sacramental servicesOperates Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Depew, NY, holding weekly Sunday worship services at 9:50 AM that include contemporary worship, a children's message, faith bags for young children, and weekly Holy Communion. Offers baptisms upon request and performs wedding ceremonies for both members and non-members.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizing community dinners and outreach eventsOrganizes and hosts a free community dinner on the fourth Tuesday of each month through Matthew's Table. Conducted additional community outreach activities during the 2023–2024 period, including a community summer celebration event featuring a Chicken BBQ, face painting, balloon making, and live music by the Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Providing care for elderly adults with dementia and developmental care for childrenOffers specialized care for elderly adults with multiple handicaps, including Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, while also delivering developmentally appropriate care and nurture for children from infancy to twelve years of age. Supports caregivers in maintaining loved ones within the community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.73M
Contributions & grants$139K8%
Program service revenue$1.59M92%
Investment income$-6K-0%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$1.95M
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.34M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$326K
Cash$35K
Investments$0
Liabilities$316K
Net assets$10K
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| PASTOR DARCY A TILLMAN | PRESIDENT | 28 | $93K |
| DOUGLAS RENNING | CONTROLLER (FORMER) | 30 | $39K |
| ANDREA CASTLE-BAECKER | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 30 | $8K |
board members · 6
- DENISE WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- DIANE O'BANNON — DIRECTOR
- JANINE CLARK — TREASURER
- JEFFREY MENDOLA — DIRECTOR
- KATHERINE MACRO — CHAIRPERSON
- STEPHANIE HUFFNAGLE — SECRETARY
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Carnival Kids Steel Orchestra Partner — Provided musical performance at the church's summer celebration event.
- Depew Senior Center Partner — Hosts the monthly community dinner program.
- Facebook Partner — Hosts a Bible study discussion group on Facebook for community engagement.
- Lord of Life Lutheran Church Partner — Hosts wedding ceremonies and provides pastoral services at its Depew, NY location.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Contemporary, Music-Centered Worship for Spiritual Encountermethodology: music_centered_worshipBy using contemporary worship styles with music as a central medium, the organization creates participatory, prayerful experiences designed to facilitate personal encounters with God, because accessible and emotionally resonant worship renews lives and deepens spiritual commitment.
- Faith-Based Service and Resource Sharing as Spiritual Practicemethodology: faith_based_serviceBy engaging in mission, service, and generous stewardship of time, skills, and resources, the organization enacts its understanding of divine love and calling, because active participation in service deepens personal faith and extends community impact through tangible expressions of faith.
- Intentional Faith Development Through Community and Scripturemethodology: intentional_faith_developmentBy structuring engagement through small groups, daily spiritual practices, and interactive reflection on scripture, the organization deepens faith and connects biblical teachings to lived experience, because consistent, communal spiritual formation fosters personal growth and sustained discipleship.
- Multi-Generational Faith Community with Family-Centered Caremethodology: two_generation_approachBy integrating child care with specialized dementia care for elderly adults, and engaging individuals across all life stages in shared faith practices, the organization fosters intergenerational connection and family resilience, because shared spiritual and practical support strengthens community cohesion and sustains caregiving relationships.
- Radical Hospitality and Inclusion as a Pathway to Belongingmethodology: radical_inclusionBy practicing radical welcome and low-barrier inclusion—regardless of background, identity, or appearance—the organization fosters genuine belonging and community integration, because creating safe, affirming spaces increases engagement and spiritual connection among marginalized or disconnected individuals.