Asbury First United Methodist Church

Asbury First United Methodist Church Love. Live. Serve. Repeat. We are a caring, Christ-centered community, a safe haven for all who enter our doors. It is our purpose to be a Reconciling Congregation.

We invite you to join us in worship, in learning about faith, and in loving our neighbor. Asbury First United Methodist Church is a reconciling congregation, which means all are welcome! A reconciling statement welcoming all to Asbury First, including LGBTQ individuals, was overwhelmingly approved by the congregation in 2015. It reads as follows:

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trives to live in its community with open hearts, open minds and open doors. Affirming that each person is of sacred worth, we seek to be a fully inclusive church, believing that all people are God's children, created in God's image, loved and blessed equally by God. This means extending hospitality and encouraging full participation of all, regardless of age, race, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status or family structure, education or economic background, and physical or mental ability. We recognize that we hold a variety of opinions. We do not seek to erase our differences, but to journey together in faith toward greater understanding and mutual respect. We believe that reconciliation to God and to one another is central to our mission and ministry. Asbury First United Methodist Church welcomes active participation on our page. However, we reserve the right to remove Spam or inappropriate posts.

09/03/2026

Michelle reads from Prayers for a Privileged People by Walter Brueggemann.

Connection Sunday: September 13Fall is the perfect time to reconnect, re-engage, and renew your spirit! On Sunday, Septe...
09/01/2026

Connection Sunday: September 13

Fall is the perfect time to reconnect, re-engage, and renew your spirit! On Sunday, September 13, we’re inviting everyone at Asbury First to join in for Connection Sunday — a chance to discover all the ways you can connect, grow, and belong this year. After both worship services, the Gathering Center will feature tables representing our ministries, programs, and opportunities. Whether you’re looking for: Fun and fellowship with new friends, Spiritual growth through study or prayer, Opportunities to make a difference, Community and connection in small groups or classes… there’s a place for you! Stop by, ask questions, meet leaders, and see what’s ahead this fall. Come ready to discover how you can connect more deeply with God and with one another. We can’t wait to see where this season will take us—together! And that’s not all—later in the month, you'll have an opportunity to explore ways to share your time and talents through volunteering as we continue to host our Fourth Sunday Volunteer Engagement Table in the Welcome Hall.

Let’s connect. Let’s grow. Let’s do more good.

Questions? Contact the Church Office by email at [email protected] or call the Church Office at (585) 271-1050.

08/30/2026

In response to the catastrophic flash flooding that occurred along the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, UMCOR is awarding a solidarity grant to support United Mission Nepal as they aid impacted communities in Dhading and Nuwakot districts with emergency food and non-food item (NFI) assistance. Alongside this grant, UMCOR is continuing to explore opportunities for further response through our partner networks and local assessments.

Please remain in prayer for these communities as the toll of this disaster continues to worsen. Authorities now report that at least 579 people have died and 1,924 people remain missing, with these numbers expected to grow as some areas remain inaccessible. Search and rescue teams are still working to reach communities cut off by the disaster, with damaged roads, landslides, and communications disruptions hindering relief operations and making it difficult to fully assess needs.

We lift up this call for prayer, presence, and continued accompaniment from the Rev. Jung Eun Grace Moon, general secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia, ecumenical partner of The United Methodist Church: “In this time of profound loss and suffering, may God’s comforting presence draw near to all those affected, embrace those who grieve, strengthen those who search and serve, shelter those who have lost their homes and kindle a light of hope amid the darkness.”

To support our response to this and other international disasters, give here: bit.ly/umcoridr

08/30/2026

Friends, the weather is not looking too promising for the 9am service to be outdoors. We will worship inside this morning.

08/26/2026

Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost speaks about Dolly Parton.

08/19/2026

A confession!

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1050 East Avenue
Rochester, NY
14607

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Friday 9am - 5pm
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