UMW Circles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Susanna Circle will meet via Zoom on Monday, January 11, at 7 PM. Deborah Fry, Director of Infection Control and Prevention at Lehigh Valley Hospital, will present a timely informational discussion about COVID and what we should know about the current situation in our area. There will be time for questions. 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 via zoom on Tuesday, January 12 at 7 PM. Jan Kratz will lead discussion on Chapter 3 of the series, The Grace of Les Miserables – “The Poor Are Always with You” highlighting Matthew 25:44-45. 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 join together for their Christmas meeting via Zoom on Monday, December 14 at 7 PM. Please bring your favorite Christmas ornament to share with the group. The group will also read and discuss the story of “A Cup of Christmas Tea”.
All women are welcome. If you are not part of the group mailing list and would like an invitation, please contact the group below!
Priscilla Circle will meet on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:00 PM via Zoom. Sybil Kinard (Jamaica), Jan Sutermeister (Germany), and Olga Chubarova (Russia) will share their Christmas traditions. All women are welcome to join us. Please use the form below to reach out to group contacts Brenda Baxter or Judy Whitby with questions or to sign up for the meeting.
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 November 18, 2020.
Sarah Circle will meet Wednesday, November 18th at 6:30 PM. If you would like to participate in person, some of us will be meeting in Deb McCleary’s garage (address will be sent from the group leaders upon completing the contact form below) – there is a limit of 8 (excluding host and leader). If you plan to attend in person, you must let Deb McCleary know. There will be a kerosene heater running for warmth. We will MASK and sit socially distanced. ZOOM will be offered to those who choose to stay home or cannot attend in person.
We will be discussing chapters 4, 5 and 6 of the book Black and White: Disrupting Racism one Friendship at a Time, written by Teesha Hadra and John Hambrick. Shaun Flynn will be leading the discussion.
All women are cordially invited to join us!
Contact us to get connected!Group contacts: Robin Fitch and Deb McCleary.
Priscilla Circle will meet via Zoom on Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 PM. Pastor Barbara Lee will lead discussion on lesson 2, “When Grace and Justice Collide: The Story of Javert” from the study, The Grace of Les Miserables by Matt Rawle. If you are not currently a member of Priscilla Circle, but would like to join the Zoom meeting, please contact the group below!
Complete this form to contact group leaders Judy Whitby and Brenda Baxter to receive the Zoom link.
