Collaborative Ministry Focus Group

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A couple of months ago, I informed you that Asbury UMC, Christ UMC, Williamsville UMC, and Trinity UMC were all embarking

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The Weekly Word 1-15-26

The other day, I was grocery shopping with my family. When we got to the hot dogs, I began looking for a particular brand but did not see it. My wife informed me it was right in front of me. I assured her it was not. Then, she pointed it out, and behold, it was there! This is quite common in my house. The stereotype that the husband cannot find the thing, so the wife “reveals” it, is a fitting reflection for our relationship. Sometimes, our relationship with God is that wa...

The Weekly Word: Upcoming Christmas Masses

As we approach closer to our celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ, I invite you to FOUR special services.

 - On Saturday night, Dec. 20, at 6:00pm there will be a Blue Christmas Service. For those unaware, a Blue Christmas Service is a quiet worship service held for people who find the holiday season difficult due to grief, loss, loneliness, or stress. It offers a space to acknowledge sadness, remember loved ones, seek and worship God in the midst of pain, grief, and an

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Angel Tree

In the spirit of giving for the holidays, and our continued involvement in giving back to our community, members of the Asbury United Methodist Church collected 45 bags of gifts with our annual Angel Tree, which helps special needs children. 

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The Weekly Word: 10/02/2025

One of my favorite “buddy-cop” movies is “Rush Hour.” The movie begins with a Chinese diplomat's daughter being kidnapped in Los Angeles. Distraught over this and not trusting the FBI to find his daughter, he requests the aid of an old friend, Hong Kong Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan), to assist the FBI with the case. However, the FBI resists this change of events and does not want to work with Lee. As a result, they assign Lee to the LAPD. The LAPD, though, also doe...

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. 

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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

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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.

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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! 

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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.   

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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.

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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!

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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!

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50 Years

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

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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:

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