Published: Nov. 2, 2022

Sunday, November 13, Welcome Desk

Need to get your unwanted Halloween candy out of your home? Children’s ministry is collecting the unwanted candy next Sunday the 13th, so that we can package them up for the grocery bag ministry and for college care packages. Please leave your donations at the Welcome Desk. Thanks!

Published: Nov. 2, 2022

Tuesdays, 3 pm, Gathering Center, $10 at the door
Thursdays, 4 pm, Gathering Center, $10 at the door

Dear Asbury Yoga Friends,

I hope you all are well and enjoying the beautiful autumn days!  

Friendly reminder that we will be back on our mats on Tuesday, November 8th at 3pm, in the Gathering Center. I am also very happy to inform you that I will be offering another yoga class on Thursdays at 4pm, starting Thursday, November 10th, in the Gathering Center. I plan to offer this twice per week schedule until the end of 2022.  

I hope to see you all soon. Feel free to reach out with any questions at knoyes710@aol.com.

Gentle Yoga Schedule

Tuesday at 3 pm:      Thursday at 4 pm:
11/8                             11/10
11/15                           11/17
11/22                           12/1
11/29                           12/8
12/6                             12/15
12/13                           12/22
12/20

Published: Oct. 28, 2022

Sundays, October 23, October 30, and November 6, Welcome Hall

It’s time to make sure you have Pie on the table for Thanksgiving dinner – Apple Crumb, Pecan, Strawberry Rhubarb, Pumpkin or Rumbleberry from Special Touch Bakery. The price of each pie is $18 ($20 for Pecan). The Pies are baked by Special Touch Bakery (School of the Holy Childhood). This is an annual fund-raising event for the Flower City Habitat for Humanity and $6 of the cost goes directly into the Harvest Home Coalition fund to support the house we are building for Jennifer and her family at 396 Garson Ave. Order and pay for your pies in the Welcoming Hall on Sundays – October 30 and November 6. The pies can be picked up on Tuesday, November 22 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. So, please support Asbury First’s participation in the building of another home for our community and get a delicious pie as well. Come and see us in the Welcoming Hall.

Published: Oct. 28, 2022

Hunting for a book to participate in one of the classes being offered at Asbury First?

Look no further.

The church library, off the gathering space, has copies of the books being read at the church classes and they are free for your use. Books currently being studied by our church groups can be found in the church library (The Soul of America) for Mike’s Wednesday class, The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times for the Women on Wednesday group, and the church-wide read book 400 Souls: A Community History of African America 1619-2019.

And, if you are looking for books on the bible for use in the Disciples groups, take a look at the wide variety of Bibles in the church library. While you are there, you could also find the books on devotions that might be useful in any of your group meetings. The church library is open when the church is open. Checking out a book is easy. You simply sign the library card in the front of the book and deposit the card in the box on the library desk. The book is yours for the reading. Come check us out.

Published: Oct. 26, 2022

Performances:
Friday, November 11, 7 pm, Fellowship Hall
Saturday, November 12, 7 pm, Fellowship Hall
Sunday, November 13, 1 pm, Fellowship Hall

The show will run Friday - Sunday, Nov. 11-13, 7pm on Friday & Saturday, 1pm on Sunday. Based on the beloved Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schulz, Snoopy!!!, sparkles with wit and warmth as it depicts life as seen through the eyes of Schulz's unforgettable characters. Snoopy is the follow up show to You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.

All tickets are $10 and all proceeds support the Asbury first youth programming & missions. 

To purchase tickets visit asburyfirst.org/snoopy.

Published: Oct. 26, 2022

Can we find 1,010 people to pray for 1010 East Avenue?

For two weeks leading up to the Advent season and surrounding the dedication of our new Outreach Center, you are invited to join our Outreach Center Virtual Vigil. You can participate by simply taking time from November 12-27 to pray for our neighbors, volunteers, community and ministries. Click here for a prayer booklet and to sign up so that we know how many people are participating! Hard copy booklets are also available on campus.

Published: Oct. 25, 2022

Make your pledge to the 2023 Annual Budget today. With your help, we can Do More Good each and every day. We encourage you to find your place at Asbury First by giving of your time, talent, and treasure. To make your pledge, fill out the form online at asburyfirst.org/pledge-online/ or call the church office at 585-271-1050.

Published: Oct. 25, 2022

Wednesday, November 9, 6 pm, Sanctuary

Democrat and Chronicle education reporter Justin Murphy will discuss the findings in his new book, Your Children Are Very Greatly in Danger: School Segregation in Rochester, New York. Drawing on never-before-seen archival documents as well as scores of new interviews, Murphy shows how discriminatory public policy and personal prejudice combined to create the racially segregated education system that exists in the Rochester area today. 

Justin Murphy is a reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle, covering education in the Rochester area with an emphasis on the Rochester City School District. He has worked at the Democrat and Chronicle since 2012 and before that was a reporter for The Citizen in Auburn, New York. He grew up in Penfield and attended the University of Chicago and the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. He lives with his wife and children in the Cobbs Hill neighborhood.

Published: Oct. 24, 2022

The construction on the new Outreach Center is well under way at 1010 East Avenue! It is really exciting to see the incredible changes, and the progress toward making holistic outreach at Asbury First a reality.

The fifth video in this series looks at the interior construction progress filmed at the end of September. You'll see the before and after as an example of how much work has been completed.

Click here to watch the video

Published: Oct. 19, 2022

Donation Drop-off and Tours of the Community Outreach Center
Saturday, November 19, Between 10 am and 1 pm
Sunday, November 20, 11 am Service

Stop in on Saturday, November 19 between 10 am and 1 pm to drop-off donations and to tour the newly renovated space. Click Here for a list of needed items. Note that this is a change from previous years: donations will be collected at the Community Outreach Center (1010 East Avenue). Volunteers will be stationed at the new main entrance off the back of the building to help unload donations as well as to guide visitors through the space. Coffee and cider will be available inside!

Published: Oct. 19, 2022

Sundays, October 23, October 30, and November 6, Welcome Hall

It’s time to dream of Thanksgiving dinner and the taste of Apple Crumb, Pecan, Strawberry Rhubarb, Pumpkin, or Rumbleberry Pie from Special Touch Bakery. The price of each pie is $18 ($20 for Pecan). The Pies are baked by Special Touch Bakery (School of the Holy Childhood). This is an annual fund-raising event for the Flower City Habitat for Humanity and $6 of the cost goes directly into the Harvest Home Coalition fund to support the house we are building for Jennifer and her family at 396 Garson Ave. Order and pay for your pies in the Welcoming Hall on Sundays—October 23, October 30 and November 6. The pies can be picked up on Tuesday, November 22 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. So, if you want some delicious holiday pies and want to support Asbury First’s participation in the building of another home for our community. Come and see us in the Welcoming Hall.

Published: Oct. 19, 2022

Sunday, November 20, Following 11 am Worship Service

Join us for 11 am worship on Sunday, November 20. The service will conclude with a processional to the Community Outreach Center to dedicate our newly renovated and expanded building. We will celebrate all the work that has been done to bring us to this point, pray for the future ministry of our congregation, and recommit ourselves to partnering with God in building the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth! Following worship, all are welcome to refreshments in the Gathering Center. The Community Outreach Center will also be open following worship for those who may not have had a chance to tour the facility on Saturday. Donations can also be dropped off at the front of the sanctuary before worship.

Published: Oct. 18, 2022

Sunday, October 23, Following 11 am Worship Service

The Governing Board and our Senior Minister will host a special town hall meeting following the 11 am service on Sunday October 23, 2022. This meeting will be in person and live-streamed and has no formal agenda except to answer your questions! We look forward to seeing you there!

To submit a question prior to the meeting:
Email questions@asburyfirst.org OR call the church office at 585-271-1050

To submit a question during the meeting: 
Email questions@asburyfirst.org

Published: Oct. 18, 2022

Communications Coordinator Sarah Brubaker will be on maternity leave starting Monday, October 24 and will return in January 2023. She is excited to welcome her baby girl, but will miss Asbury First. Be sure to wish her luck on this new life development! During her leave, Aleeya Bourcy, our Graphic Designer and Digital Media Specialist will take over all communications duties.  

Please contact Aleeya Bourcy at abourcy@asburyfirst.org or at 585-271-1050 x116 for any communications needs.

Published: Oct. 11, 2022

Are you interested in joining Asbury First's live streaming team? You will learn how to use our professional broadcast equipment and video production techniques. More importantly, you will support the digital ministry that helps us Do More Good in Rochester and around the world. Youth and adults are welcome. Please contact David Berg at bergdm@gmail.com to learn more.