Asbury First UMC

We are a caring, Christ-centered community, a safe haven for all. We invite you to join us in worship, in learning about faith, and in loving our neighbor.

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Today's a very good day to love your neighbor! The Community Outreach Center can turn your donation into hot meals and groceries, a shower and clean clothes, dental care, medical care, and more. If you're able to give, click through:
https://t.co/fhLU33pQAw

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What are your dreams for Asbury First? Ian Urriola's dream sounds like a riotous celebration of all that makes Asbury First great. Watch the video to find out the fantastical details and why he pledges. 😉 🥳🎉 #asburyfirstumc #pledgedrive2024 https://t.co/dCf9X1NGG2

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Why Pledge to Asbury First? Find out what a fully-funded budget can do in this video! #asburyfirstumc #pledgedrive https://t.co/xPplD7Y79W

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Check out this preview of our animated pledge video. Tune in this Sunday at 11 am on our livestream (https://t.co/fOMmbAp1u4) to watch the full version and learn why your pledge matters! #asburyfirstumc #pledgedrive2024 #asburyfirstmatters

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Pause.
Breathe In. Breathe Out.
Listen to the wind blowing through the leaves of our 200-year-old Beech tree.
Know that you are loved.
#asburyfirstumc #pausebutton #youareloved

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Happy 203rd Birthday, Asbury First! Our children created this birthday cake on Sunday to celebrate. 🎂🎉 #asburyfirstumc

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Our Community Garden was featured on WHAM 13 Bright Spot yesterday. Check it out!!
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Yesterday, we kicked off the programmatic year with a call to "Dream On." In case you missed it, check out Stephen's sermon about how we will come together to dream about the future of Asbury First. #asburyfirstumc #dreamonasburyfirst
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Throwback Thursday: Our children really got into the groove during parent’s night at the end of VBS Make a Joyful Noise. Summer days may soon be behind us, but we’re moving into Fall full of the energy and spirit on display in this video! #asburyfirstumc #dreamonasburyfirst

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Our Senior Minister, Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, wrote a piece for the Mainstream UMC Newsletter about the future of the United Methodist Church. Read the full post "Next Steps 2 of 3: Clarity" by following the link below.
https://t.co/VXZvHblO32

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What a great way to end our VBS week! The children had fun as our Youth Minister, Mike Mullin, shared his talent and love for all things percussion. The Science Sound Lab was also a favorite. Ask any camper about Oolbleck and if it can dance. #asburyfirstvbs #makeajoyfulnoise

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Day 3 of Make a Joyful Noise VBS was perfect! Today was string day! Laurie Kennedy, Ollie Temming, and Alex Guffey shared their talent for playing violins and cello, and we had an exceptional performance from the Rochester Mandolin Orchestra. #asburyfirstvbs #makeajoyfulnoise

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The focus for VBS this year is "Make a Joyful Noise." Our Director of Children's Music, Holly Temming, has put together a special playlist to share that call to action and live into the joy that creating music can provide. https://t.co/nE8s1Ovd4O

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Day 2 of VBS: Make a Joyful Noise! The organ was the instrument of the day, and the children got to take a turn playing the Austin Organ in our sanctuary. They also learned how sound travels and made pan flutes and harmonicas. #makeajoyfulnoise #asburyfirstvbs

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Day 1 of VBS: Make a Joyful Noise! is in the books. As you can tell by the pictures, the kids had a great time learning about music. The instrument of the day was the bell (handbells). They made some beautiful music-inspired crafts and more. #makeajoyfulnoise #asburyfirstvbs

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Feature Friday: Enjoying your summer? The lovely grounds and flower beds are only so gorgeous because of the stellar work of our Gardening Team, and they need your help! Sign up at https://t.co/9kwtc5PRBt to help tend the flower beds. #gorgeousgrounds #nofilter #asburyfirstumc

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Thoughtful Thursday: Did you know we have a group dedicated to carving crosses for those facing challenging situations in life? The Carvers of Hope provide hope using their talents. Check out a recent project that took 2 years to complete: https://t.co/tWeSwu4uHg. #asburyfirstumc

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Asbury First was recently featured in a video by the UNY Annual Conference in a series about "Together In Service." This profile of our outreach ministries only scratches the surface of our local impact. #unyconference #asburyfirstcoc #togetherinservice
https://t.co/p24BOAvi3R

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Pause and enjoy this clip of bees stopping their essential work for a rest and a quick drink in the Community Garden. #thoughtfulthursday #busybees #asburyfirstumc
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The March 2023 tour concert of the Morehouse College Glee Club at Asbury First will be broadcast on WXXI Classical 91.5 FM and online at https://t.co/XKKlItk4lU on Thursday, June 22 at 3 pm. Follow the link for an audio promo, repertoire listing and more. https://t.co/GpGv2X1kQ5