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WORSHIP

Watch Asbury’s latest Traditional Worship service, shaped by timeless prayers, powerful creeds, and familiar hymns. Worship in person Sundays at 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. Our 11:00 a.m. service is also live-streamed.

Watch the latest Modern Worship service where you’ll discover God in new ways and be inspired to give Jesus your best. Worship in person Sundays in Williams Chapel or via live-stream at 11:00 a.m.

Written by Asbury’s pastors and scripturally aligned with The Upper Room, Asbury’s Daily Bread Devotionals are available via email or you can listen on the Asbury B’ham Meditations Podcast.

SERVE

Thanks to your generosity, 83 children in Shelby County will have a Christmas because of the gifts you’ve already selected – or will select – from the Angel Trees outside worship. This year we’re taking a more wholistic approach and supporting children AND their families. On gift-distribution day, Saturday, Dec. 6, we’re hosting a family Christmas party and we’d love for you to attend!

Asbury’s Food Pantry is open Wednesdays from 2-3:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. to anyone facing food insecurity. Our pantry is very busy right now and we’re grateful for your support. Since Asbury is a nonprofit organization, we can purchase food in bulk, tax free. The most effective way to help is to make a donation.

GROW

Advent begins Sunday, Nov. 30. From Experience Christmas on Dec. 7 to a dementia-friendly worship service Dec. 11, find out what’s happening this festive season at asburybham.org/christmas.

Asbury Adults

Have a knack for welcoming guests? New or newer to Asbury and feel you an help others find their church home? All you need is a smile – we’ll help give you great tips at our Lunch and Learn Nov. 16.

The Flower Guild creates the stunning arrangements you see each week in Traditional Worship and also decorates the campus for Christmas and Easter. Join this creative team! Part 2 of training is Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Save the date for our first Trivia Night during Wednesday Night Sabbath on Nov. 19. Go ahead and recruit your smartest friends. Tip: Now is the time to recruit Dan White!

After the death of a loved one, the first few holiday seasons can bring on many different emotions. Asbury has two events to help anyone grieving acknowledge grief and find hope and peace. Hope for the Holidays with Community Grief Support is Nov. 22.

Email us if you love decorating for Christmas! We’re decking our halls on Sunday, Nov. 23. If you attend Modern Worship, it happens right after worship. Traditional Worship decorating begins at 2:00 p.m.

All college students are invited to a Winter Retreat in Gatlinburg, TN! Fellowship, shop, and do Dollywood, Dec. 14-16. Please RSVP by Nov. 30. Cost: $150. REGISTER.

Asbury’s Flower Guild decorates our campus with white poinsettias every Advent. Every plant can be purchased in honor or to celebrate the life of a loved one. Order by Dec. 3.

One last Heart Connection event is scheduled for 2025: a trip to see Holiday Spectacular at Red Mountain Theater on Saturday, Dec. 13. Limited to 28 people. RSVP by Dec. 8.

Asbury KiDS & Students

Crafts, open play, and a movie! What fun for kindergarten-fifth grade kids! It’s all happening Monday, Nov. 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The cost is $15; BYO sack lunch. REGISTER.

Sunday, Nov. 16 is Laura Provence’s last Sunday with RESET Student Ministry! Right after 11:00 a.m. worship, we’re hosting an informal gathering for students, parents, and Asbury friends in the Youth Space.

On Sunday, Nov. 16 from 5–7:00 p.m. RESET is coming together for a UNITED Worship Night and a Friendsgiving feast full of food, laughter, and community! It’s also Laura’s last night with RESET Students. Potluck sign up is located HERE!