Asbury United Methodist Church

501 Elizabeth Street    Charleston, WV 25311

(304) 342-7811

 

Embracing Diversity, Sharing God’s Love       

The world emphasizes our differences, but God’s love is one of acceptance .

We invite you to be part of our family at Asbury.

 

Who is Asbury?

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Who is Asbury?

Our Mission

The people of Asbury are called to share God’s love as we minister with and to all persons in the community where the church is located, and beyond, providing worship, nurture, fellowship, and service. Our welcome knows no boundaries of age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, economic conditions, physical or mental ability. We embrace and seek to preserve the beautiful, amazing diversity of God’s creation. We cooperate in ministry with other local churches and groups of God’s people as we participate in the worldwide mission of Christ.

 

Our Motto

“An open heart is one that loves all people, even if they are different, even if they have hurt us. An open mind is one that listens to new ideas and ways of thinking about things. It never says, ‘I am right and I don't need to hear any other viewpoint.’ An open door is just that--open. It isn't open only to people like us. It isn't open part way so we can peek out and assess people's worthiness before we let them in.”  This is how Rev. Eileen Dumire, Asbury’s pastor, describes Asbury’s interpretation of the United Methodist motto of open hearts, open minds, and open doors.

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Our Ministry

Worship, study, fellowship:

*   Asbury worships, sings, prays and studies together.

*   Asbury fellowships together with covered dish dinners, candy kisses Bingo, holiday

parties, the annual Celebration of Diversity, Mardi Gras party, spaghetti dinners and eating out.

*  Asbury is a family whose goal is to love God and share that love with others.

*   Asbury participates in various ecumenical services such as Vacation Bible School , Easter Sunrise Service, and World Wide Communion.

 

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength..Love your neighbor as yourself.”(Mark 12:30-31)

 

 

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Outreach:

*   Asbury reaches out into our East End neighborhood by having sidewalk Sunday School with singing, Bible stories, puppet shows, and refreshments; outdoor services followed by a cookout; block parties with games, food and entertainment; and Christmas caroling with a gift-giving Santa.

*   Asbury actively seeks to be totally inclusive of all people regardless of their age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, economic conditions, physical or mental ability, or sexual orientation.

*   Asbury is a SHARE site, an outreach food program that helps people buy groceries at ˝ the price.

 

“Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” (Mark 16:15)

 

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Stewardship:

*   Asbury gives of its time, talents, prayers and gifts to support the following organizations:  Health Right, Covenant House, Charleston AIDS Network, Food Pantry, Clothing Closet, Religious Coalition for Community Renewal, Community Development Outreach Ministries, YWCA Shanklin Center for Senior Enrichment.

*   Asbury participates in Methodist Federation of Social Action, annual Martin Luther King Celebration, the Pride Parade, and the Interdenominational Council for Social Concerns, and East End Community Association.          

*   Asbury makes a conscious effort to rent our building space to organizations that share our environmental and social concerns.

“…and what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)

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Our Family

Asbury is a group of sharing individuals who come together in worship to share their differences, talents, souls and spiritual convictions. A group of caring individuals who gather together to work on a neighborhood project and join hands at an AIDS candlelight service, to pray for those going through difficult times. A group of daring individuals who challenge one another to grow in their individual relationship with God, stand up against social injustices, and walk beside each other in the state Pride Parade.

“Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.” (Matthew 7:20)

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Contact Information

 

Church address & phone Number        

Asbury United Methodist Church                      

501 Elizabeth Street         

Charleston, WV 25311      

(304)342-7811                 

 

Pastor address & phone Number              

Rev. Joe Jarrett

Phone (304)727-1465

Cell (304)633-6495

E-mail umpastorjoe@msn.com

Webmaster E-mail address:   asburywv@gbgmchurches.gbgm-umc.org

Website:    www.asburywv.org

 

 

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Directions

I64 exit 99. Turn southwest toward the capitol on Greenbrier Street .

Go one block to light. Turn right on Washington Street .

Go two blocks to light. Turn right on Elizabeth Street .

Church is one block on left. 501 Elizabeth Street.

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Favorite Links

*   United Methodist website www.umc.org

*   West Virginia United Methodist website www.wvumc.org

*   Midland South UM District www.midlandsouthumc.org

*   Methodist Federation for Social Action www.mfsaweb.org

*   Reconciling Ministries Network www.rmnetwork.org         

*   The Upper Room Devotional guide www.upperroom.org

*   Covenant House www.wvcovenanthouse.org

*   Community Development Outreach Ministries www.gbgm-umc.org/wvcdom/

*   Friends of Blackwater www.saveblackwater.org                  

 

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Regular Events

Worship

Sundays

10:15am Sunday School

11:30am Worship

 

Relaxed traditional service with friendly atmosphere. Dress is casual.

 

Thursdays

5pm Bible Stucy

6:30pm Choir

 

Committees

Nurture, Outreach, Worship (NOW) – 1pm, 1st Sunday of month

Finance Committee – 5:30pm, 2nd Monday of month

Trustees Committee – 5:30pm, 1st Monday of month

Church Council – 1pm, 3rd Sunday of month

Reconciling Ministries – 1pm, 4th Sunday of month

 

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Upcoming Events

 

Sundays October 31st, November 1st & 8th

Luncheon and CDOM/Global Aids Fundraiser

Flea Market following morning church service

Saturday October 31st

10am to 6pm "Maturing in WV" at the Civic Center

Saturday August 29th

SummerFest(new date)

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Board of Global Ministries, The United Methodist Church
The space for this web site has been provided courtesy of the General Board of Global Ministries, The United Methodist Church. The content of these home pages is the responsibility of Asbury United Methodist Church, Charleston, WV 25311. 

Please send feedback to: asburywv@gbgmchurches.gbgm-umc.org.

 

 

Last revised:  November 23, 2008

Updated:        July 22nd, 2009

Next update:  Week of July 26th, 2009

 

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