Welcome to Heart Connection.
Heart Connection is the senior ministry at Asbury, serving singles and couples, 60 and better. Everyone is invited to participate in activities and programs, and to join our community of people seeking Christ and growing together in faith, service, and friendship. The Heart Connection mission statement is connecting people to Christ.
All of the groups and events below are part of Heart Connection – find something that sparks your interest!
On Monday, May 6 at noon, meet Julie Houp, UAB Associate Director of the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Lab. Julie will share how the incredible miracle and process of organ transplant saves lives. Meal: Rotel Chicken Spaghetti, green beans, salad, roll, and Four Layer Chocolate Dream Pie.
Tour a peaceful place of spiritual renewal and prayer at The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament (Hanceville, AL) on April 26. The bus will stop for lunch at All Steak. Cost: $35 per person (admission and transportation included).
M4A (Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging) is offering three, free workshops on a variety of topics in 2024. The next session is Elder Justice: Helping people live with dignity, security and independence on Wednesday, April 24 in Room 144 from 10-11:30 a.m. Workshops are open to the community – no registration required.
Join Asbury’s Heart Connection and Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church for an exciting trip to Asheville, NC and the Biltmore Estate!
Itinerary:
October 7: Depart OMPC by motor coach
October 8: Tour Biltmore and Chihuly glass exhibit
October 9: Guided tour of area attractions
October 10: Return to Birmingham
Exercise Opportunities
Pickleball is ping pong and tennis combined. Open play: Mondays 2:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays 2:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Fridays 2:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to listen to your body, stretch, meditate, and exercise through the art of yoga. Drop in Mondays from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. in the space outside the sanctuary. Bring your own mat. The class is $5 per session.