North Carolina hurricane relief

Our Pastor Michael Whitcomb-Tavey left on Sunday Oct 13 to fly to North Carolina with a group of friends from his days in seminary. He will be there for about a week ministering to those in need. We are very thankful our Pastor is a true depiction of a disciple of God.

Blessings and prayers go with him. 

United Women in Faith

Our United Women In Faith met on Monday evening. We opened with prayer to guide our hands in Christ's work. Brighton Collectables, in the Galleria Mall, donated all the purses we filled. Berardi Dentistry, of Williamsville NY, donated 100 toothbrushes and covers to help us meet our goal of close to 100 purses filled. Our president Vergie Oettinger secured a grant from The Upper NY United Women in Faith to help purchase other supplies needed. Our congregation was as generou

Rally Day

This past Sunday we had our Rally Day celebration. Sunday school started with the guidance of Karen Kirwan our amazing leader. She is an amazing educator with the best interest of all our young people. Pastor Michael anointed our teachers and children as well as the teachers in our congregation that teach in our local schools.

We look forward to a wonderful year.

Game Night rainbow

Saturday Sept 7 was our first game night in a series of 3 scheduled events. We had an awesome time playing UNO, stacking dominoes to crash and learning a new game Quirtle. Pizza, fruit, cheese, crackers, dips and cookies were in abundance. At the end of the celebration we left to spectacular rainbow. I would say that was a sign that we had a very successful evening. Looking forward to game night number 2 Saturday October 5. Stayed tuned for details! 

Communion Vessel Burial

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust….

What happens to a communion vessel if it is broken and can no longer be used? It is reverently broken, wrapped in a communion cloth and buried in a holy place. 

Today July 31 at Asbury UMC, Pastor Mike committed this vessel to its final resting place in Harriet’s Garden.   

United Women in Faith

On Monday March 25 our United Women in Faith again filled purses for our purse ministry. We filled 50 bags with women's toiletries, hats, scarves and fun items. Our fearless leader will distribute them to numerous support places in Buffalo. Thanks to all.

Christmas Breakfast

On Saturday December 9th we had our 1st annual Christmas Breakfast since Covid shut us down! It was delightful celebration with Pastor Kandace, Santa and our "Lou Who" fundraising team! If you missed it you will want to watch out for celebration 2024, always a great fun time!

United Women in Faith

Congratulations to the women of Asbury! Our mission work has earned us a Bronze Mission status ! We will continue to do God's work with our hands!

50 Years

Don and Jane McQuistion celebrated their golden anniversary! What a joyous time hosted by their family and enjoyed by all! Congratulations! 

Blankets for Mercy Hospital

Amy Diati met with Chaplain Kathy White, Spiritual Care Minister at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo. She expressed a great need for handcrafted end of life blankets. Amy presented this need to our church family and we accepted this mission to help those in need. As of Saturday March 4 we have made and donated 24 blankets. Our mission is not done as we continue to make more blankets. 

Any donations will be welcomed. Our church office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:

Feed My Starving Children

On Friday February 24th a group of from our church family joined with many others to "Feed My Starving Children". This is a yearly event at Villa Maria College that puts together meals to be shipped around the world to fight hunger for children. Our team led by Pastor Kandace Brooks put together 28 bags equally 168 meals! We were inspired by a poster made by Maggie Enderle!

4th Sunday of Advent Peace

Stan and Karen Polaske lit the candle of peace today on the 4th Sunday of Advent. The way is now lit for the birth of our Savior Jesus.

Angel Tree

Our Angel Tree gifts have been delivered to Heritage Education Program at Green Acres School in Tonawanda. Our congregation purchased gifts for 15 developmentally challenged children. We take care of all of God's angels.

United Women in Faith Christmas Dinner

On the eve of Monday December 12th the United Women in Faith celebrated our annual Christmas dinner. Vergie graciously hosted us in her home. The food was plentiful and delicious! The gift exchange was loads of fun and we learned so much about each other! Good times, lots of laughs and abundant fellowship. Pastor Kandance learned a lot about her congregation and has agreed to stay with us. 

3rd Sunday of Advent Rejoice

The Greaves family, Rachel, Lillian, Wesley and Kayleigh (Dad was Rob was working) lit the candle representing Rejoicing on the 3rd Sunday of Advent. We are blessed to have young families in our church family.