Asbury First United Methodist Church
Asbury First United Methodist Church
1040 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
1040 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Category: Churches
A United Methodist church that welcomes all!
Asbury First United Methodist traces its heritage to several Rochester congregations dating back to the 1820s. In its current form, it is the result of a 1934 merger of First Church and Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church. With a congregation of 2,300 people, it is the largest Methodist church in upstate New York, with a mission to develop disciples of Christ through worship, education, and caring. Asbury First is noted for the quality of its music programming, presenting an annual concert series featuring notable regional musicians and national touring groups. The Asbury First Dining and Caring Center serves 24,000 meals annually to those in need; the Asbury First Storehouse provides donated clothing, kitchenware, and bedding free of charge to more than 6,000 persons annually. Located in the East Avenue Historical District, the church features several notable buildings, including the 1953 gothic Sanctuary, and 1050 East Ave., also called the Wilson Soule House, an imposing stone ediface that is one of Rochester’s finest examples of Richardsonian Romanesque style.
Keywords: Church Methodist Christian Worship Outreach East
Asbury First United Methodist traces its heritage to several Rochester congregations dating back to the 1820s. In its current form, it is the result of a 1934 merger of First Church and Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church. With a congregation of 2,300 people, it is the largest Methodist church in upstate New York, with a mission to develop disciples of Christ through worship, education, and caring. Asbury First is noted for the quality of its music programming, presenting an annual concert series featuring notable regional musicians and national touring groups. The Asbury First Dining and Caring Center serves 24,000 meals annually to those in need; the Asbury First Storehouse provides donated clothing, kitchenware, and bedding free of charge to more than 6,000 persons annually. Located in the East Avenue Historical District, the church features several notable buildings, including the 1953 gothic Sanctuary, and 1050 East Ave., also called the Wilson Soule House, an imposing stone ediface that is one of Rochester’s finest examples of Richardsonian Romanesque style.
Keywords: Church Methodist Christian Worship Outreach East
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Our church family dates back to 1820 in one form or another. The current congregation results from the joining together of two parishes in the 1950s.
What is your primary product or service?
Through worship, outreach, education and membership care, we develop disciples of Jesus Christ who live and proclaim the Gospel and work to transform our culture.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
we strive to be ever-responsive to our members and those in need of our help. We offer beautiful worship services, lots of opportunities to learn more about God and fellowship with our friends and neighbors, and countless ways in which you can help us to help others.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location, at 1050 East Ave. in the city.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We're on East Ave on the north side of the street a little bit east of the George Eastman House. If you're coming from 490, get off at the Culver Ave. exit and head north. Turn left onto East, go a few blocks, and you'll see Granger Road. Turn right onto Granger and then make the first left into our parking lot.
What type of payments do you accept?
We are free and open to the public!
Which areas do you service?
Our members come from all over Monroe County and beyond. We have members who drive up from Naples, Honeoye Falls, Hilton, etc. And now with our Sunday services live-streaming on the website, we have people connecting with us from across the globe.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
We're affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Our staff includes four pastors and about ten lay people.
What are your hours of operation?
Our office is open during regular business hours Monday-Friday. Our Sunday services are at 8:30, 10, and 11 am.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That we are a welcoming church.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Go to http://www.asburyfirst.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=51&Itemid=249 and you'll see the favorite Bible verses for all our staff!
Our church family dates back to 1820 in one form or another. The current congregation results from the joining together of two parishes in the 1950s.
What is your primary product or service?
Through worship, outreach, education and membership care, we develop disciples of Jesus Christ who live and proclaim the Gospel and work to transform our culture.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
we strive to be ever-responsive to our members and those in need of our help. We offer beautiful worship services, lots of opportunities to learn more about God and fellowship with our friends and neighbors, and countless ways in which you can help us to help others.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location, at 1050 East Ave. in the city.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We're on East Ave on the north side of the street a little bit east of the George Eastman House. If you're coming from 490, get off at the Culver Ave. exit and head north. Turn left onto East, go a few blocks, and you'll see Granger Road. Turn right onto Granger and then make the first left into our parking lot.
What type of payments do you accept?
We are free and open to the public!
Which areas do you service?
Our members come from all over Monroe County and beyond. We have members who drive up from Naples, Honeoye Falls, Hilton, etc. And now with our Sunday services live-streaming on the website, we have people connecting with us from across the globe.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
We're affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Our staff includes four pastors and about ten lay people.
What are your hours of operation?
Our office is open during regular business hours Monday-Friday. Our Sunday services are at 8:30, 10, and 11 am.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That we are a welcoming church.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Go to http://www.asburyfirst.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=51&Itemid=249 and you'll see the favorite Bible verses for all our staff!
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