Asbury United Methodist Church will celebrate its 150th Anniversary with a special worship service on Sunday, September 21, at 10:30 a.m. in the main sanctuary. The congregation is honored to welcome Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett, Resident Bishop of the Holston Annual Conference, as the guest preacher for this milestone occasion.
Bishop Wallace-Padgett will deliver a sermon titled “Grow Up in Grace by Showing Up,” based on II Peter 1:3–5 and 3:18. The community is warmly invited to join this historic celebration of faith, growth, and perseverance.
Rev. Sharon L. Bowers, host pastor of Asbury UMC, made history as the church’s first African American and first female pastor in its 150-year history. Reflecting on this milestone, Rev. Bowers shared:
“This anniversary is not only about looking back with gratitude, but also about looking forward with hope. We are celebrating God’s faithfulness through the generations, and we invite everyone to come and be part of what God is continuing to do here at Asbury.”
Located in the heart of downtown Greeneville at 201 South Main Street, Asbury UMC has served as a beacon of faith and community for generations. This anniversary service will honor the past while looking with joy toward the future.
