Small Groups
We’re looking to start a Scrapbooking Club. Are you interested? Let us know using the form below! The group will tentatively meet once a month on Thursday evenings. Questions? Reach out to Israel Olivieri, Asbury’s Director of Discipleship and Worship Production, at iolivieri@asburylv.org or 610-398-2577.
Susanna Circle will meet on Monday, June 9, at 630 PM in Room 108. The first floor doors will be open by 6 PM.
Asbury member, Michelle Heisler, will tell us about her experiences as a pet therapist. She and her dog are a certified team through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. They have been to homes, schools, nursery schools, and local libraries. Group leader Marty Barnes says: “it should be very interesting to be with Michelle and her dog to hear how they interact with various people and groups.”
This marks Susanna Circle’s last regular meeting before a summer break. Meetings will resume in September.
Click to complete a form to contact group leader Marty Barnes.Upcoming Susanna Circle Meeting Dates: fall dates TBA
Priscilla Circle will meet on Tuesday, June 10, at 6:30 PM at the home of Gail Palazzo for a picnic
Join the group for food and fellowship! Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share. Call RSVP to Gail Palazzo to let her know you will attend and what food item you will bring.
The Priscilla Circle will take a summer hiatus before beginning a new program year on September 9.
Complete this form to contact group leaders Judy Whitby and Brenda Baxter to receive more information.————————–
Upcoming 2025-2026 Priscilla Circle Meeting Dates: September 9, additional fall dates TBA
Register now for a small group that will study the book “Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate.” Learn more and sign up: asburylv.org/WelcomingTheStranger.
Sarah Circle will meet for their annual Spring Social on Wednesday, May 28, at 6:00 PM
Sarah Circle’s May gathering will be their annual Spring Social. The group will be meeting offsite for dinner at Brookside Country Club on Wednesday, May 28, at 6 PM. Please RSVP to Dot Hess by Monday May 19 using the form below if you plan to attend.
Click here to contact the group to get connected!Group contact: Dot Hess
Named after Sarah (an older mother who LAUGHS), the Sarah Circle meets both on- and off-site, in-person, hybrid, and via Zoom. Meetings focus on discussion of a chosen study book with an occasional special program. Fellowship is an integral part of the group. In December and June the group meets for dinner and enjoys several fun outings throughout the year. Monthly meetings are hybrid, which allows members who have moved, or have other restrictions, to continue participating. At Christmas, the group adopts a family in need. Most members have adult children in their 20’s and 30’s. Some are blessed with grandchildren. The group welcomes new members… especially those who laugh! Sarah Circle celebrated its 30th year in 2022.
Theology on tap!
Looking for an open place to discuss your faith? Nothing is off-limits at Brewology. Dates for mid-2025 have been announced! Visit asburylv.org/brewology to learn more.
Want to exercise your body and your mind? Mark your calendar for the return of the Walk and Talk group, led by Michelle Heisler.
When: upcoming dates TBA
Where: The Kilns at Saylor Park in Coplay Borough
About the Group: The Walk and Talk Group meets monthly to refresh the body and the soul through exercise and conversation. Dogs and strollers are welcome; and the trail is handicapped accessible.
Get Connected to This Group
We’re currently in the planning phases for a small group that will study the book “Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate.” Learn more and let us know you’re interested in being part of this group: asburylv.org/WelcomingTheStranger.
Immigration is one of the most complicated issues of our time. Voices on all sides argue strongly for action and change. Christians find themselves torn between the desire to uphold laws and the call to minister to the vulnerable.
In “Welcoming the Stranger,” World Relief immigration experts Matthew Soerens and Jenny Yang move beyond the rhetoric to offer a Christian response to immigration. They put a human face on the issue and tell stories of immigrants’ experiences in and out of the system. With careful historical understanding and thoughtful policy analysis, they debunk myths and misconceptions about immigration and show the limitations of the current immigration system. Ultimately they point toward immigration reform that is compassionate, sensible, and just as they offer concrete ways for you and your church to welcome and minister to your immigrant neighbors.
Have a question about the group?
Not sure if the group is for you or have a question? Contact group leader Israel Olivieri, Asbury’s Director of Discipleship and Worship Production, at iolivieri@asburylv.org.
Registration is open now for a 6-week study during the Lenten season, exploring six of the most important themes in Jesus’s teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. Learn more and register now: asburylv.org/TheMessageOfJesus.
Educators, this small group is for you! “Grace Changes Everything” is a seven-week Bible study written by Bonnie Kathryn Hunter and Bethany Fleming. This Bible study will be facilitated by Jeff Dutt and will “help educators grow in knowledge of God’s grace for them and understand how to apply His sufficient grace in their classrooms.”
Sessions will be held on Zoom on Thursdays beginnings on February 20 at 6 PM.
Learn more and register now: asburylv.org/GraceChangesEverything
“Grace Changes Everything” is a seven-week Bible study written by Bonnie Kathryn Hunter and Bethany Fleming. This Bible study “helps educators grow in knowledge of God’s grace for them and understand how to apply His sufficient grace in their classrooms.”
Sessions will be held on Zoom on Thursdays beginnings on February 20 at 6 PM.
The group will be facilitated by Jeff Dutt.
Have a question about the group? Please use the form below to contact the group leader or contact Asbury’s office.
Not sure if the group is for you or have a question? Complete this form to contact the group leader, Jeffrey Dutt.
More than 3 billion people claim to follow Jesus. But aside from a few verses, how many actually know what he taught? In fact, much of what people think Jesus taught, he never said.
In this six-week study, pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus’s teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. The book will explore Jesus’s preaching on the Kingdom of God, the Sermon on the Mount, the parables, the “I am” sayings in John, and more. Jesus’s message is not only life-changing, but world-changing. Join Adam Hamilton in studying The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World.
The Men’s Group will tour the LCTI Logistics Training Facility on Wednesday, January 15. The group will meet at the Asbury rear parking lot at 8:30 AM and carpool to the LCTI offices for check in. The facility handles basic school supplies for school districts in Lehigh and Carbon counties. The group will observe students learning skills in the warehouse and supply chain industry. Tour should last about one hour. If school is delayed or cancelled due to the weather, the tour will be postponed to another date.
Click to contact the group and get connected!Group contact: David Torrey
Priscilla Circle will meet on Tuesday, December 10, at 7 PM in Room 217
Cyndi Frank will lead discussion on the book The Journey/Walking the Road to Bethlehem by Adam Hamilton.
Following the lesson, there will be a time of fellowship with Christmas cookies and light snacks. Members may bring a snack to share.
All women are welcome. For more information, contact Judy Whitby or Brenda Baxter.
Complete this form to contact group leaders Judy Whitby and Brenda Baxter to receive more information.————————–
Upcoming 2024-2025 Priscilla Circle Meeting Dates: January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10
For centuries, Christians have turned to the story and message of John the Baptist in the weeks leading up to Christmas. In Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist, best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton explores the Advent themes of John’s life and ministry, and how John calls all followers of Jesus to prepare our hearts for his coming.
In each of the Gospels, the story of Jesus is intertwined with that of his cousin John, the one whom the prophets foretold would come to “prepare the way of the Lord.” When we hear the message of John the Baptist, it makes us and our world ready to receive Christ.
Chapter topics include:
1. A People Prepared for the Lord
2. God Is Gracious
3. The Fruit of Repentance
4. Witnesses Testifying to the Light
Complete the form to register for “Prepare the Way for the Lord” study! We pray that you’ll find this study enriching as we journey through the Advent season together.
Have a question about a group? Please contact Israel Olivieri, Asbury’s Director of Discipleship and Worship Production.
The Men’s Social Group will tour the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown on Monday, October 28. The group will carpool from the Asbury rear parking lot leaving at 9:15 AM or from the Hobby Lobby (Trexlertown) parking lot at 9:30 AM. There is no cost for the tour. The group plans to eat lunch at a Morgantown area restaurant after the tour.
Click to contact the group and get connected!Group contact: David Torrey
Sunday, December 8, following 11 AM worship
TICKETS ON SALE BEGINNING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 ($10/person)!
Women, don’t miss this opportunity to fellowship and celebrate the Christmas season! This year’s UWIF Christmas Luncheon will be held on Sunday, December 8 in the Wesley Center following the 11 AM worship service. Entertainment will be provided by a Chorale Group from Northwestern Lehigh High School. This annual luncheon is a great time for Asbury ladies and guests to enjoy fellowship, have a wonderful meal, and hear some delightful Christmas music – a great way to start the Christmas season!
Season 2 is here! Led by Judy Ehninger, this study will meet Sundays from September 15 – November 3 at 6:30 PM in the Parlor. The study is centered on season 2 of the television show “The Chosen,” which is about the life of Jesus.
Join us on Sunday mornings as we gather together to worship, learn together in small group environments like Sunday School classes, and spend time connecting with each other.
