There are also Outreach and Missions programs and groups working to enhance each individual's experiences at Asbury First.

The Adult Education Work Area helps to inform the individual and collective spiritual journeys of Asbury First members by coordinating adult educational opportunities.

You are invited to visit any group at any time or contact them for more information. We would love for you join us in a program us or topic that interests you. 

Adult Sunday Classes

Asbury First offers a variety of ongoing adult classes. Eash class has its own programs and offers a topics for the benefit of members and visitors. Classes include married couples and individuals. All are open to visitors and new members; most classes are grouped by chronological age. 

NeXt! Young Adults.  This class of twenty, thirty, and close to forty year olds meet to discuss practical topics and investigate how to incorporate faith insights into their daily practical routines. They meet in the dining room of 1050 East Ave. Contact Rev. Phil Phaneuf for More Information. We also meet every second Friday of the month for dinner at Phil's & Megan's. 

Doublers. The Doublers Class has a large membership of singles and couples, mostly retired, but always robust and learning. We meet Sunday mornings at 9:50 a.m. plus monthly for a social/recreational event on the third Saturday. Programs cover a wide range of interests from Bible study to theology, Christian service, and social concerns. This congenial and caring group invites visitors and new members. Drop into the class, or contact Shirley Petherbridge at 265-9845 or Ted Doerner at 265-3809. Meets in 1010 East Ave. first floor, Red Room.

Fifty-Plus Fellowship. The 50+ class is a warm and friendly group of couples and singles over the age of 50. Now in our 60th year, we offer a variety of topics on Sundays with coffee and socializing at 9:45 a.m. and a speaker at 10:00 a.m. We party frequently and enjoy fellowship and friends! For more information, contact Barb Steen at 586-8657. You’d be surprised how good life can look from the plus side of fifty. Meets in 1010 East Ave. first floor, dining room.

Growing Spirits. The Growing Spirits class was organized in 1966. Its members are adults 50+ years in age. A small group, we have active discussions on topics including Bible study, church and social issues, and book reviews. We also get together socially about five times a year, including our annual Chef’s Night. Stop in and visit any Sunday morning. For more information, contact Don Anderson at 442-5978. Meets in 1010 East Ave. upstairs, conference room.

The Living EDGE. A diverse mix of married and singles, 30- and 40-somethings, with families and developing careers. We are growing as Christians through a diversity of topic discussions, outreach, fellowship, and social events. For more information contact Ed Assenheimer, 334-5863. Meets in 1010 East Ave. upstairs, south.

Partnership: A caring Christian community of older adults. Our class has a membership of about 60 persons, both singles and couples. Sunday topics include Christian theology, personal witness, social concerns, and political issues. We love to socialize, with events every month! We take care of each other. For more information, contact Ed and Kate Crosby, 334-1349. Meets in #1010 East Ave. first floor meditation room.