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Adult Ministries
Sarah Circle will meet Wednesday, June 16th at 6 PM at the home of Deb McCleary.
This is a creative version of the group’s end-of-year dinner outing. Weather permitting, the group will have a pot-luck supper outside with COVID restrictions in place. You may pack your own supper, if you prefer. Bring your smiles, laughter and stories to enjoy an evening of fellowship.
All women are cordially invited to join.
Contact the group to get connected!Group contacts: Robin Fitch and Deb McCleary.
Susanna Circle will meet in-person on Monday, June 14, at 6 PM for their annual salad supper..
The group will enter by the upstairs parlor doors (doors will be open at 5:45 PM). The supper will be held in the Parlor/community room. Around 7 PM, the group will go to the Sanctuary where Judy Ehninger will teach about the stained glass windows and the wall hanging. All women are welcome to be part of this enjoyable evening. Members will be contacted by email for more information.
For further information, please contact group leader Marty Barnes below!
Complete this form to contact group leader Marty Barnes to receive the Zoom link.
Asbury’s Health Ministry Team will meet after the completion of the 10:30 AM service this Sunday, June 6, 2021. The meeting is expected to be brief, but an opportunity for the team to greet each other in person and rekindle their mission. New members are welcome! The team is excited to be together, socially distanced, but with air hugs as a toast of friendship. The meeting will be outdoors by the Memorial Garden (upper level parking lot).
The Asbury Men’s Social Group will be meeting on Thursday, June 10, at 10 AM at the America on Wheels Museum (5 North Front Street, Allentown) to tour the Hudson car exhibit and other exhibits. Cost is $9.00 for Seniors or $12 for others. Pay at the door. Those attending may decide to go to lunch together after the tour (location TBD following the tour).
Contact the group to get connected!Group contact: David Torrey
Priscilla Circle will hold its annual picnic on Tuesday, June 8, 6:30 PM at the home of Gail Palazzo in Wescosville. Attendees are asked to bring a main course, salad or dessert to share. All women are welcome. If you plan to attend, please call Gail by Sunday, June 6 (complete the form below if you do not have Gail’s number). For more information, please use the form below to contact co-leaders, Brenda Baxter or Judy Whitby.
Complete this form to contact group leaders Judy Whitby and Brenda Baxter to receive more information.
The Asbury Men’s Social Group will be meeting on Tuesday, May 25, at 9:30 AM at the Pavilion in the Lehigh County Soccer Fields at Parkway Road and Broadway in South Whitehall Township (turn in at the Cetronia Ambulance building and go down the hill to the Pavilion). Attendees are asked to bring a chair and a beverage.
Rain Date: Wednesday, May 26, at 9:30 AM.
The group is considering future events as places reopen, such as tours of the American on Wheels Museum, a special tour of the Hoover Trestle and Bethlehem Steel history.
Contact the group to get connected!Group contact: David Torrey
Sarah Circle will meet Wednesday, May 19th at 7 PM via Zoom.
The group will be discussing chapters 17 – 19 to complete the study of the book Black and White: Disrupting Racism one Friendship at a Time, written by Teesha Hadra and John Hambrick.
All women are cordially invited to join.
Contact the group to get connected!Group contacts: Robin Fitch and Deb McCleary.
Susanna Circle will meet via Zoom on Monday, May 10, at 7PM via Zoom.
Dick McCreight will be sharing the 20-year history of Asbury’s Barrels of Love ministry and will be highlighting a few of the many stories of God at work as He connects Asbury with our brothers and sisters in Liberia.
If you are not on the Susanna Circle email list and would like to receive a Zoom invitation to this meeting, please contact group leader Marty Barnes below!
Complete this form to contact group leader Marty Barnes to receive the Zoom link.
Priscilla Circle will meet Tuesday, May 11, at 6:45 PM in the lower parking lot of Asbury. Carlen Blackstone will present the topic, “The Theology and Wonder of Grace.” All women are welcome. For more information, please use the form below to contact co-leaders, Brenda Baxter or Judy Whitby.
Complete this form to contact group leaders Judy Whitby and Brenda Baxter to receive more information.
Priscilla Circle will meet on Tuesday, April 13 at 7 PM via Zoom. Judy Ehninger will lead discussion on Chapter 6, “A Blessed Garden: A Hopeful Vision” from The Grace of Les Miserables study guide. All women are welcome. To get information to join the group’s Zoom meeting, please use the form below to contact co-leaders, Brenda Baxter or Judy Whitby.
Complete this form to contact group leaders Judy Whitby and Brenda Baxter to receive more information.
Susanna Circle will meet via Zoom on Monday, April 12 at 7PM.
Asbury member, Bob Lawhorn, who runs classes at Cedar Crest College for their Learning in Retirement series, will speak to us on the topic “Our Gut Bacteria.” This is an emerging and fascinating field concerning our immune system as it works with the brain. Research is ongoing with relationship between gut bacteria and disease. Join the circle meeting to learn about this new field.
If you are not on the Susanna Circle email list and would like to receive a Zoom invitation to this meeting, please contact group leader Marty Barnes below!
Complete this form to contact group leader Marty Barnes to receive the Zoom link.
In lieu of their regular study, Sarah Circle is taking advantage of a unique opportunity to further explore the topic of racism in America on Wednesday, March 17th at 7 PM via Zoom. The group has been studying the book Black and White: Disrupting Racism One Friendship at a Time. On March 17th they will be joining others of faith to view a documentary focused on better understanding of our actions and emotions that contribute to systemic racism. In April, the group will resume our discussion of their ongoing study book.
All women are cordially invited to join.
Contact the group to get connected!Group contacts: Robin Fitch and Deb McCleary.
Asbury’s leadership held a webinar on Sunday, March 7, to share information on the upcoming merger with Salem UMC (Allentown). The replay of this webinar can be viewed below; and a link to the slide presentation as a PDF follows.
Priscilla Circle will meet via Zoom on Tuesday, March 9 at 7 PM. Cyndi Frank will lead discussion on Chapter 5, “Building the Barricade” of the series, The Grace of Les Miserables. The lesson references Matthew 5:43-48. All women are welcome. If you would like to join the group, please contact co-leaders, Brenda Baxter or Judy Whitby.
Complete this form to contact group leaders Judy Whitby and Brenda Baxter to receive the Zoom link.
Susanna Circle will meet via Zoom on Monday, March 8 at 7PM.
“What is Lent, Anyway?”
Lent is a season of forty days, not counting Sundays, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. It is often a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the remembrance of Jesus’ death on Good Friday and the celebration of Resurrection at Easter. Join Pastor Barbara Lee for a discussion of the history of Lent and why this unique season may be vital for you personally as you seek to grow as a disciple of Christ.
If you are not on the Susanna Circle email list and would like to receive a Zoom invitation to this meeting, please contact group leader Marty Barnes below!
Complete this form to contact group leader Marty Barnes to receive the Zoom link.
A message from the Sarah Circle on their next meeting on February 16, 2021.
Sarah Circle will meet TUESDAY, February 16 at 7 PM via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will be set up by Peg French.
We will be discussing chapters 10, 11, and 12 of the book Black and White: Disrupting Racism one Friendship at a Time, written by Teesha Hadra and John Hambrick. Diana White will be leading our discussion!
Contact us to get connected!Group contacts: Robin Fitch and Deb McCleary.
Leaders are needed for small group studies around the Adam Hamilton book “The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life.” This 6-week study, which will also serve as the basis for the Lenten sermon series, focuses on some of the core pieces that all followers of Jesus must have.
Leaders will be equipped with a leader guide and access to streaming video for all 6 sessions (preview session 1 here).
Please email Pastor Barbara Lee (blee@asburylv.org) if you would consider facilitating a study group so we can order materials for you. Also, please call the church office (610-398-2577) or email if you have any questions.
Priscilla Circle will meet via zoom on Tuesday, February 9 at 7 PM. Ann Lee will lead discussion on Chapter 4: “The Gift of Love” of the study series, The Grace of Les Miserables by Matt Rawle. All women are invited to join the group. If you would like to join the group, please contact co-leaders, Brenda Baxter or Judy Whitby.
Complete this form to contact group leaders Judy Whitby and Brenda Baxter to receive the Zoom link.
A message from the Sarah Circle on their next meeting on January 20, 2021.
Sarah Circle will meet Wednesday, January 20 at 7 PM via Zoom. The Zoom meeting will be set up by Robin Fitch.
We will be discussing chapters 7, 8 and 9 of the book Black and White: Disrupting Racism one Friendship at a Time, written by Teesha Hadra and John Hambrick. Around this time last year, Pastor Eric was interviewing them during worship. Kim Grassi will be leading our discussion from Florida!
All women are cordially invited to join us!
Contact us to get connected!Group contacts: Robin Fitch and Deb McCleary.
