Ashland United Methodist Church

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Ashland United Methodist Church

Join us any Sunday morning ** 9:00 Contemporary worship ** 11:00 Traditional worship ** 10:00 Sunday Ground was broken for this addition on May 27, 1962.

The history of Ashland United Methodist Church begins with the merging of two small churches, Trinity Methodist and Hundley Methodist by vote of a congregational meeting on June 29, 1952. On that date, 62 active members assumed the staggering task of forming a new congregation and constructing a new church building. Ground was broken for the new building on June 14, 1953, the cornerstone was laid on September 27, 1953, and the first new service of worship was held on March 7, 1954. The decade of the 1950's was a period of very rapid growth and considerable industry. All too soo, it became evident that the exisitng facility was not adequate to meet the needs of a burgeoning congregation. With every nook and cranny of the existing building filled, a decision was made to add an educational wing. On Maundy Thursday, April 7, 1966, one of the unique artistic features of Ashland UMC, the Venetian tile mosaic of DaVinci's Last Supper, was unveiled. Requiring over 2000 hours of labor from Ashland Church members, the mosaic was a totally new local art form. Click here to view the Mosaic and learn more about it. By 1973, the congregation had grown to over 1,200 members, and in that year purchased the classic Trinity Hinner organ which was restored and installed in the sanctuary. On May 26, 1985, the 95 year old bronze Vandusen and Tift bell which formerly had graced the Trinity Methodist Church, was publicly dedicated to the glory of God and for the service of the Ashland congregation and surrounding community. On June 19, 1988, ground was broken for another addition which included an educational wing, music area, additional offices, an elevator, library and parking lot expansion. In 2004, Ashland celebrated it's 50th anniversay in excellent form by unveiling it's newly renovated sanctuary on Easter Sunday.

10/29/2026

Praying for our enemies starts with praying that God would first move within our own hearts. ❤️

10/28/2026

Who's ready for Midweek?

5 pm - Spaghetti with meat sauce for dinner
5:30 pm - community time and worship
5:45 pm - small groups for all ages (p.s. - it's GLOW NIGHT for elementary students!)

10/27/2026

Removing all of the things that would move us further from You 🙏

10/26/2026

God was moving at Ashland over the weekend! 🔥🙌

Have a great week, and we'll see you this Sunday as we kick off our next sermon series, Rooted and Reaching.

10/25/2026

10/24/2026

The Music of Christopher Alexander In Concert
Sunday, October 25, at 3 pm
Ashland United Methodist Church
Free admission!

10/23/2026

We can't wait to see you Sunday as we wrap up our Hard Words series 🙌

Three chances to gather:
⏰ 8a | 9a* | 11a*

*livestream available at aumcfamily.org/worship 📱

10/21/2026

Midweek at Ashland is TONIGHT! Here's what to expect:

5 pm - Nachos for dinner
5:30 pm - community time and worship
5:45 pm - small groups for all ages

10/20/2026

Open palms 🤲 over closed fists 🤜🤛 everyday.

Full sermon available now, online and in the app!

Worship > Current Series > Hard Words Week 4

10/19/2026

❌ arms at our sides

❌ hands in fists

✅ open palms

This week's sermon continued through the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on what Jesus meant when he instructed his followers to turn the other cheek. Rather than calling us to be doormats or to retaliate, Jesus offers a third way: active, dignified, open-handed engagement.

Address

2711 Ashland Avenue
Saint Joseph, MO
64506

Website

http://www.aumcfamily.org/

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