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Getting Involved & Group Activities

You’ll Feel Welcome at the ‘Friendly Church’

There’s something for everyone! Our programs and activities provide opportunities for individuals to feel a sense of family while developing their personal awareness of God’s guidance in their lives. At Asbury, it’s easy to make friends and build faith-based relationships. We want everyone in Jefferson County to have a chance to experience a circle of friends where their own lives can be embraced while experiencing joy and growing in faith.

For more group opportunities, please be sure to check out Children/Youth and Musical Ministries.

Fellowship Time – Coffee Hour

We invite you to stay for Coffee Hour (Fellowship Time), which is provided in the Rotunda – right behind the Sanctuary. Please enjoy coffee, goodies, conversation, and something cold to drink. 

Join us for a welcoming and joyous Coffee Hour/Fellowship Time right after the Main 10:15 A.M. service. All ages join together for conversation and friendship.

Want to get involved? You are invited to sign up to bring goodies or help with clean-up. Check out information about Missions, Sunday School, and Event Planning, who are often looking for help or donations with community projects and upcoming church activities.

There’s Something for Everyone.

Prayer Circle

Meets Wednesdays at 11:00 A.M.

You are invited to join us on this exciting journey of prayer. We pray for healing of friends, family members, our world, our community, our nation, our church, our pastor, our parishioners, our co-workers, etc. Please come join the Prayer Circle to praise and give thanks for God’s goodness. If you have a prayer concern or would like to pray for others, please come. 

Where: Asbury Church Parlor 

Contact: Susan Snell: 315-773-0170 or sueglen.snell@gmail.com

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Group Studies

Most Mondays 

You are invited to attend numerous study groups each year typically led either by Rev. Laura Calos or Max Bovee. Most studies are a series of 4-6 weeks. Be sure to check the church calendar for upcoming studies! 

Contact: The Church Office: 315-782-3240 

Monthly Family Dinners

Second Sunday of the Month 

It’s always an enjoyable time whether it’s the All-Birthday Party, Souper-Bowl Sunday, Chili Cook-Off, Spring Luncheon, Women’s Dinner, Picnic in the Park, Harvest Fest Dinner, All- Men’s Dinner, and more. Methodists can surely cook and eat because everything is always super yummy. There’s plenty for everyone so come and meet new friends. Most monthly dinners are on the second Sunday of the month after church.  

Contact: Sue Snell: 315-778-0170

Christian Care Ministry – Visitation Team

Our Christian Care Ministers lead a visitation team. They are specialized in older adult ministries and visit or telephone people in the hospital, nursing homes and home.  They support grieving families, meet one-on-one with people who need a listening ear for prayer and encouragement, help and care for people in need, and ensure that all communication is kept confidential.

Contact:
Darlene Welbourn
, RN, BSN, CCM and Pamela Quimby, RN, CCM, 315-782-3240

 

Men’s Group

First Saturday of each month at 8:00 A.M.

Men enjoy breakfast at a IHOP on the 1st Saturday of each month at 8:00 am. Following breakfast, the men’s group digs into a half-day work project that may involve yard work, painting, small repairs, etc. It’s enjoyable to make a positive difference for others. Please call if you have project ideas! 

Contact: Bill Plemons: 315-771-0317

Lovin’ Stitches Quilting Group

Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary and all supplies are provided. We meet in the Sunday School Office. We make comfort quilts for those in need of extra care and support. Recipients tell us the comfort of the quilt and caring feeling from our Asbury Family is very meaningful to them.

The Schedule: 1st, 3rd (and 5th) Wednesday of each month from 9:30-11:30 A.M. (Sept. – June)

Contact: Myrtie Schilling: 315-771-0762 or myrtie@twcny.rr.com 

United Women in Faith 

United Women in Faith – UMF provides camp scholarships for kids in our church, provides support to women who are interested in attending local and national UMW conferences, and provides financial support to Missions.  

Semi-Annual Rummage Sale – This monster rummage sale and bake sale is fun to get organized. It’s open to the public for two days. Check the church calendar for dates!

Contact: Sue Snell: 315-778-0170 

Asbury Book Club

Meets First Friday of each month at 9:30 A.M.

Meets the 1st Friday of the month. Everyone is welcome regardless of where you attend church. Usually located in the church parlor. The location may change so please call for more information. 

Contact: Joanne Rhode: 315-771-8710

Senior Trip to Lancaster, PA 

2022 Trip to Sight and Sound Theatre, Lancaster, PA – “David”

Dates: September 29-30, 2022
Show:  David (riveting Old Testament Bible story brought to life on a magnificent stage)

Cost: $300 per person (Some meals not included)

Contact:  Call Deb Van Houten at 315-486-0535  (Add your name to the waiting list)