Published: Feb. 23, 2023

The UR Well Clinic is in need of additional TB test (PPD) readers on Sunday mornings for about one hour. You would be meeting with patients in our new Outreach Center with a greeter to assist you. You will be oriented to Asbury First’s process and you would not be needed any more than once a month or possibly less.

Certification will be available at MCDH TB Clinic or if you are certified to read PPDs at your place of work you will qualify. If you are a licensed medical professional, active or retired, we welcome you to join our team.

For more information please contact Lin Vanderstyne RN, Reading Coordinator, at ljv@frontier.com.

Published: Feb. 23, 2023

New Help Me Read Tutors New Tutor Orientation / training for persons interested in tutoring has been scheduled: Tuesday March 7th and Tuesday March 14th at 10:00am Location is: 1,000 North Winton Rd. Rochester, NY 14609 If you are interested in tutoring at School 17 and have not been to orientation contact John Smalt at jhsmalt@gmail.com. Thanks!!

Published: Feb. 22, 2023

Tuesday, March 14, 7 pm, 1040 East Ave

We are delighted to announce the return of the internationally acclaimed Morehouse College Glee Club. Don't miss out on this incredible musical group!

Click here or contact the church office at 585-271-1050 to purchase tickets.

(Note: Zeffy automatically puts a 20% donation on your order. To cancel this out, once you place your ticket order, click the drop down menu for “Support the 100% platform” and choose “Other”. You can then contribute $0 or however much you like) 

Published: Feb. 22, 2023

Devotionals for Lenten 2023 are now available!

Each week this devotional will serve as your guide. Commit to some intentional time to pray, meditate, reflect on whatever resonates with you, and then respond in love as your roots deepen. This practice may become your Lenten practice. 

Pick up a copy in the Welcome Hall, or visit asburyfirst.org/lent for an online version.

Published: Feb. 22, 2023

In-Person: Sunday, March 5, 12:30 pm, 1050 Dining Room, Lunch served.
Hybrid: Wednesday, March 8, 7 pm, Zoom (zoom.us/j/82498934913)

Are you interested in joining Asbury First? We are pleased to be offering the next round of New Members Classes for any and all interested in joining Asbury First. Our hope is to have everyone join on Sunday, March 12. 

You need not register to attend, but if you know that you will be there, we’d love to know! Simply email Deb Bullock-Smith at dbullocksmith@asburyfirst.org or call 585-271-1050.

Published: Feb. 22, 2023

Tuesdays, February 28–April 4, 6 pm, 1040 Room 201

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything” — Plato.

Join us for our Music, Meditation, and Imagination group to deepen your spiritual awareness through music. Each week the group will explore a Bible passage or spiritual text through meditation, music listening, and drawing/journaling for reflection. Bring a yoga mat, a blanket, and a pillow (although not required to participate.) Drawing materials will be provided. This hour-long group will meet on Tuesday evenings at 6 pm in Room 201 from February 28 – April 4.

For more information, please contact Chris Gold at goldcreativeartstherapy@gmail.com.

Published: Feb. 17, 2023

Wednesday, February 22, 4 – 5:30 pm, Rush Rhees Library, iZone, ground floor on the UR campus

Join us for a screening, conversation, and Q&A with local filmmaker, artist, activist, and donor Rashaad Parker, along with a screening of the short documentary ROC CITY SPEAKS: The Anti-Media Narrative. This timely video project presents street interviews with city residents to discuss the realities of racial injustice against Black people. Additional chapters of ROC City Speaks are in the works, including with UR students. 

Miranda Mims, Director of Rare Books and Special Collections, will be in conversation with Rashaad Parker about his archival project to document the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in the Rochester community and the impactful work being done to foreground this important part of our community history, capturing the voices and messages of the people who make this movement.
There will be a Q&A following the screening of ROC City Speaks and a reception with refreshments and conversation. 

This event is free, open to all, and is a great opportunity to learn about local history, activism, and the connections between archival work and activist work. Special thanks to UR students Dania Sofia Flores Lopez and Astou Kane; iZone’s Sarah Bennett and Yasmin Mattox, and RBSCP social justice collections curator Jessica Lacher-Feldman for their support for this event. 
 

Published: Feb. 16, 2023

RADIO
The last few weeks, our radio broadcast partner WRFZ 106.3 Rochester Free Radio has been in the process of moving offices. Due to the move, the radio broadcast is currently down. You can access the broadcast on their website at www.rochesterfreeradio.com. We understand this is inconvenient and ask for patience as we wait for this broadcast to return. 

PHONE
We have also recently had an update with our livestream broadcast over the phone. The service has implemented a change to avoid calls from spammers/ bots. When you dial our toll-free number (1-833-829-1050), you will be asked to press '5' to continue to the broadcast.

Please share these updates with anyone who might benefit from these additional ways to connect.