Published: Feb. 5, 2025

Wednesday, March 12, at 6:30 pm

The world-renowned Morehouse College Glee Club will again fill the Asbury First sanctuary with powerful and expressive choral music on Wednesday, March 12. Doors will open at 6 pm. This fundraising performance is sponsored by the Gamma Iota Boule Foundation, Inc.

Tickets will be available from Bill Davis in the Welcome Center following the 11 am service.

You can purchase your ticket HERE.

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

We're spreading the word about the good work being done at the Community Outreach Center (COC), and we could use your help. Invite a friend, colleague, business owner, or relative to join us for 1010 Tuesdays – a monthly guided tour of the facilities, a light breakfast in the Dining & Caring Center, and an open Q&A session. We want to tell more people about the COC, and we want to learn new ways we can be effective in the community. Join us Tuesday, February 11 at 8 am at the COC. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!

Visit asburyfirst.org/1010tuesdays or call the office at (585) 271-1050 x117.

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

Visitors from the Gandhi Institute for non-violence will be leading a workshop in the Lower Level of the Community Outreach Center on Monday, February 10 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. These are helpful skills for us all to be able to offer our neighbors and community! All are welcome.

Please register in advance by clicking HERE.

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

Sundays beginning February 9, 9:45 – 10:45 am, Fellowship Hall and Zoom

Join us for two Sunday school hour presentations on our community's housing crisis and how we can work towards solutions.

February 9: “Understanding the Scope and Cost of Local Homelessness: Working Towards Solutions” Presented by Janelle Duda-Banwar, founder and director of On The Ground Research; and Patrick Hanna, Board member of REACH Advocacy

February 16: “Smart Growth: Zoning and the Benefits of Housing Options” Presented by Bill Price, Landscape Architect and Urban Planner

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Throughout 2025 we are going to pair worship with action in a new way.

Each month we will collect different needed supplies for the ministries of the Community Outreach Center. This February, you are invited to bring to worship donations of Hats, Gloves & Handwarmers. Please drop them off near the rail in front of the Children's Chapel before or after services. Thank you for caring for our neighbors!

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a very special event! Books will be gift wrapped with a few descriptive words on them, keeping the title and book covers hidden! Take the book home, unwrap it, and treat yourself to a surprise Valentine. You might even find that you will Fall in Love with a Book!

Visit the bibliocart in the Gathering Center, Sunday, February 2 to pick up your mystery book. 

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Sunday, February 9th, 12:15 – 1 pm, Fellowship Hall

Please join us for a soup lunch and a presentation from our youth about our 2024 Summer Mission Trips. Our Senior High travelled to Chicago, Illinois to participate in various urban mission projects, and our Junior High assisted with similar projects locally in Rochester, before embarking on overnight to NYC. If you can't stay for the presentation, we will still be offering quarts of soup "to-go" as a fundraiser for our 2025 Mission Trips.

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Construction begins this spring!

Asbury First's Columbarium and Memorial Garden will begin to take shape this spring after years of planning. The Memorial Garden will be a sacred place to pray, reflect and meditate. Niches can be bought for yourself, a loved one, or can be reserved for those who may be unable to secure a spot in the future. 

To learn more please visit: asburyfirst.org/columbarium

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Sunday, March 2 after the 11 am service

Asbury First's Governing Board conducts Town Hall meetings throughout the year, inviting the congregation to weigh-in on a variety of important topics. The next of the sessions will be March 2. Mark your calendar!

Join us in the Sanctuary, or via livestream, after the 11 am service for updates on topics important to the daily operation of Asbury First.

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

School is open and tutors are wanted for the
Help Me Read program at School 17, grades K-4.

New Tutor Training/Orientation:

Tuesday, January 21, at 9 am - 10:30 am
Monday, February 3. at 9 am - 10:30 am

All orientations are held at 1000 North Winton Rd, Rochester NY, 14609. Call Ms. Linda at School 17
to register (585) 766-8440. If you are interested
in tutoring please contact John Smalt at jhsmalt@gmail.com or at (585) 924-8624. 

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Sign up or just show up to give blood on Saturday, February 15 from 8:30 am to 1 pm at Asbury First's Gathering Center. Please call Ed Ristau at (585) 223-4356 or call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org to schedule your appointment.

Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.

Please remember to bring your ID.

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

If you would like monthly or weekly giving envelopes for your pledge, please stop by the Welcome Desk in the Welcome Hall. Questions? Contact Deb Bullock-Smith at dbullocksmith@asburyfirst.org or at 585-271-1050, ext. 117.

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

Whether you are interested in Reading, Ritual, or Routing we are once again expanding the rosters for participants in worship at the 9 and 11 am Sunday service. Our hope is to continue to schedule in advance on rotation, allow equitable participation and ample time to plan! 

Training is available! We will also pair you with a mentor. If you would like to offer your time and talent to our community: Please contact Andrew Hunt at worship@asburyfirst.org and tell us what role you are interested in, and whether you can do both services once in a while!  

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

Friday and Saturday, February 7&8, dinner at 6 pm, show starts at 7 pm
Sunday, February 9, lunch at 1 pm, show starts at 2 pm


Join us this February in Fellowship Hall for comedy and calamity and share a meal with friends old and new! Presented by our very own theater company, Asbury First Community Theatre.

Friday and Saturday ickets are $30 and include both a meal and the show.

Sunday matinee tickets are $10 but there is an option to also purchase lunch. More info is available in the form by clicking below. 

Click to reserve your spot today.

Published: Jan. 8, 2025

February 18 – 20, 2025, 9 am – 12 pm


Winter VBS – February 18 – 20, 2025, 9 am – 12 pm Children ages 4 through 5th grade are invited to join us this winter break for Cooking Up Faith! VBS. From 9 am to noon, we will cook up a storm learning recipes for friendship, family, and fun while using ingredients like kindness, service, and love. Just add a dollop of prayer and let it simmer for a lifetime! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

For questions, please reach out to Paula Dugan, Director of Children’s Ministry at pdugan@asburyfirst.org.