web02.fireside.fm Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:53:45 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Asbury First UMC - Episodes Tagged with “Social Justice” https://asburyfirstumc.fireside.fm/tags/social%20justice Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500 Our mission is simple. It’s also massive. Love God and neighbor. Live fully. Serve all. Repeat. What does that look like for you? Join us and find out. 
If you believe in love, in action, in service, you belong here. Worship is the center of our life as a congregation. And we welcome all to join us. en-us episodic Asbury First UMC — Sermon Podcast Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost Our mission is simple. It’s also massive. Love God and neighbor. Live fully. Serve all. Repeat. What does that look like for you? Join us and find out. 
If you believe in love, in action, in service, you belong here. Worship is the center of our life as a congregation. And we welcome all to join us. no Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost communication@asburyfirst.org "The First 402: Co-Laborers with God" — Rev. Jackie Nelson, Minister for Social Justice https://asburyfirstumc.fireside.fm/the-first-402-co-laborers-with-god 4ec9cbd5-12c5-4884-85de-644b0e54416c Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500 Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost full Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost "The First 402: Co-Laborers with God" — Rev. Jackie Nelson, Minister for Social Justice — February 27, 2022, preached at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, New York. 21:14 no Scripture: Exodus 1:15–17 Take a moment to watch the final sermon in our Black History Month series: "The First 402: Co-Laborers with God". This week we highlight people who labored behind the scenes during the 20th century—women and LGBTQ+ people—showing how it really took more than those we see out front. Had it not been for those behind the scenes (re. Shiphrah and Puah), many things would not have happened. As co-laborers with God, we all play a part. Black History Month, social justice, lgbtq, women Scripture: Exodus 1:15–17

Take a moment to watch the final sermon in our Black History Month series: "The First 402: Co-Laborers with God". This week we highlight people who labored behind the scenes during the 20th century—women and LGBTQ+ people—showing how it really took more than those we see out front. Had it not been for those behind the scenes (re. Shiphrah and Puah), many things would not have happened. As co-laborers with God, we all play a part.

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Take a moment to watch the final sermon in our Black History Month series: "The First 402: Co-Laborers with God". This week we highlight people who labored behind the scenes during the 20th century—women and LGBTQ+ people—showing how it really took more than those we see out front. Had it not been for those behind the scenes (re. Shiphrah and Puah), many things would not have happened. As co-laborers with God, we all play a part.

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]]> "The First 402: A Bed in Sheol" — Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, Senior Minister https://asburyfirstumc.fireside.fm/the-first-402-a-bed-in-sheol a103cddc-bee8-47ca-9bcd-2cf162de0876 Sun, 13 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500 Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost full Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost "The First 402: A Bed in Sheol" — Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, Senior Minister — February 13, 2022, preached at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, New York. 26:54 no Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18 Take a moment to watch the second sermon in our Black History Month series: "The First 402: A Bed in Sheol". This week we dive into the main century for slavery and its lasting impact on our Black brothers and sisters and their continuing oppression. Black History Month, social justice, slavery Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Take a moment to watch the second sermon in our Black History Month series: "The First 402: A Bed in Sheol". This week we dive into the main century for slavery and its lasting impact on our Black brothers and sisters and their continuing oppression.

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Take a moment to watch the second sermon in our Black History Month series: "The First 402: A Bed in Sheol". This week we dive into the main century for slavery and its lasting impact on our Black brothers and sisters and their continuing oppression.

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]]> "The First 402: Freedom in Christ" — Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, Senior Minister https://asburyfirstumc.fireside.fm/the-first-402-freedom-in-christ c4f7b28f-ebcf-41df-b216-cf1fddc967b7 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500 Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost full Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost "The First 402: Freedom in Christ" — Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, Senior Minister — February 6, 2022, preached at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, New York. 23:36 no Scripture: Genesis 9:18-27; Ephesians 6:5-8 Join us as we look back over the last 402 years of slavery, segregation, and civil rights for Black History Month. Knowing that Asbury First has been around for half of that time (201 years), we examine our part in it while looking toward the future of racial equity. Black History Month, social justice Scripture: Genesis 9:18-27; Ephesians 6:5-8

Join us as we look back over the last 402 years of slavery, segregation, and civil rights for Black History Month. Knowing that Asbury First has been around for half of that time (201 years), we examine our part in it while looking toward the future of racial equity.

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Join us as we look back over the last 402 years of slavery, segregation, and civil rights for Black History Month. Knowing that Asbury First has been around for half of that time (201 years), we examine our part in it while looking toward the future of racial equity.

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]]> "Shout Till the Walls Fall Down" — Rev. Jackie Nelson https://asburyfirstumc.fireside.fm/shout-till-the-walls-fall-down b84bcb21-eb91-49d2-b66f-a58d395b9220 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500 Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost full Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost "Shout Till the Walls Fall Down" — Rev. Jackie Nelson — February 28, 2021, , preached at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, New York. 25:18 no Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5, 15-16 Join us in learning from traditional spirituals for the last week of Black History Month. We hope you'll listen and learn from these spirituals, but also consider them while taking action to SHOUT until the walls come down. Take some time to listen to Rev. Jacqueline Nelson's powerful sermon on "Shout Till the Walls Fall Down." This week's Lenten Challenge: Bring down a wall in your life. Take the first step toward reconciliation. Black History Month, social justice, spirituals Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5, 15-16

Join us in learning from traditional spirituals for the last week of Black History Month. We hope you'll listen and learn from these spirituals, but also consider them while taking action to SHOUT until the walls come down. Take some time to listen to Rev. Jacqueline Nelson's powerful sermon on "Shout Till the Walls Fall Down."
This week's Lenten Challenge: Bring down a wall in your life. Take the first step toward reconciliation.

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Join us in learning from traditional spirituals for the last week of Black History Month. We hope you'll listen and learn from these spirituals, but also consider them while taking action to SHOUT until the walls come down. Take some time to listen to Rev. Jacqueline Nelson's powerful sermon on "Shout Till the Walls Fall Down."
This week's Lenten Challenge: Bring down a wall in your life. Take the first step toward reconciliation.

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]]> "Wade in the Water" — Rev. Jackie Nelson https://asburyfirstumc.fireside.fm/wade-in-the-water 71de2114-5647-4a41-a4d4-0658f24fbfa3 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500 Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost full Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost "Wade in the Water" — Rev. Jackie Nelson — February 21, 2021, preached at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, New York. 21:31 no Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17 Join us in learning from traditional spirituals during Black History Month. Dive deeper into the meaning of how for Africans in America, water was able to bring about freedom in one way or another. Take some time to listen to Rev. Jacqueline Nelson's sermon on "Wade in the Water." This week's Lenten Challenge: Commit to having a conversation that you’ve been avoiding. Black History Month, social justice, spirituals Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17
Join us in learning from traditional spirituals during Black History Month. Dive deeper into the meaning of how for Africans in America, water was able to bring about freedom in one way or another. Take some time to listen to Rev. Jacqueline Nelson's sermon on "Wade in the Water."
This week's Lenten Challenge: Commit to having a conversation that you’ve been avoiding.

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Join us in learning from traditional spirituals during Black History Month. Dive deeper into the meaning of how for Africans in America, water was able to bring about freedom in one way or another. Take some time to listen to Rev. Jacqueline Nelson's sermon on "Wade in the Water."
This week's Lenten Challenge: Commit to having a conversation that you’ve been avoiding.

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]]> "Is There a Balm?" — Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, Senior Minister https://asburyfirstumc.fireside.fm/is-there-a-balm 800a2c0b-f1f9-4ea1-89b8-24394119413b Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500 Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost full Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost "Is There a Balm?" — Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, Senior Minister — February 14, 2021, preached at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, New York. 20:04 no Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-9:3 Join us in learning from traditional spirituals during Black History Month. The last year has been hard for everyone, but there is still hope with the "Balm of Gilead." Take some time to listen to Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady's sermon on "Is There a Balm?" Black History Month, social justice, spirituals Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-9:3

Join us in learning from traditional spirituals during Black History Month. The last year has been hard for everyone, but there is still hope with the "Balm of Gilead." Take some time to listen to Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady's sermon on "Is There a Balm?"

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Join us in learning from traditional spirituals during Black History Month. The last year has been hard for everyone, but there is still hope with the "Balm of Gilead." Take some time to listen to Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady's sermon on "Is There a Balm?"

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]]> "Deep River" — Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, Senior Minister https://asburyfirstumc.fireside.fm/deep-river 3a583aec-dc24-47e7-b792-8d36e1add0d8 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500 Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost full Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost "Deep River" — Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady, Senior Minister — February 7, 2021, preached at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, New York. 21:06 no Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7 Join us in learning from traditional spirituals and how to bridge the divide during Black History Month. Take some time to listen to Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady's sermon on the "Deep River." Black History Month, social justice, spirituals Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Join us in learning from traditional spirituals and how to bridge the divide during Black History Month. Take some time to listen to Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady's sermon on the "Deep River."

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Join us in learning from traditional spirituals and how to bridge the divide during Black History Month. Take some time to listen to Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady's sermon on the "Deep River."

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