Asbury in the News
Flint urban farm continues to get vandalized
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - An urban farm in Flint is struggling after being hit by vandals multiple times. Excitement was high for the farm when it first took root years ago. “I initially came to Flint...
Mott Foundation grants more than $250,000 to support Flint Help Centers
Flint, Michigan — The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation granted a total of $253,250 to repair and improve parking lots and other infrastructure for Flint’s three Help Centers. The Help Centers,...
Angel Closet at South Flint Soup Kitchen helps families stay fed and clothed
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The South Flint Soup Kitchen's Angel Closet provides food and clothing for families in need. Senior Program Manager Katelin Maylum talked about how the organization helps...
God things happening in the city of Flint – The Michigan Conference
KAY DEMOSS Senior Content Editor Michigan Conference of the UMCThousands of bottles of water have been distributed in Flint over the past five years. However, the long-term focus is shifting from...
Asbury Farms Connects Neighbors While Producing Fresh Local Food for its Flint Community
The idea for Asbury Farms arose out of the strategic decision of the leaders at Asbury Community Development Corporation to be a center for health and wellness in their Flint neighborhood. The...
For Immediate Release regarding COVID-19
Asbury Church Issues New Policies These policies in response to the potential spread of COVID-19 are effective immediately Flint, Mich. -- Today, Asbury Church issued new building usage policies and...
Church water distribution continues to draw large crowds
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The line went on as far as the eye could see, some people sitting at a stand still for hours. "Oh, about 6 am. And this is every Tuesday we go through this," said one Flint...
Meet the heroes who deliver water in Flint
Flint residents, churches step up to continue distribution of bottled water to 3,500 homes FLINT, Michigan—A large white, blue and orange box truck weaves its way across Flint’s eastside. Inside a...
Urban farmers bless Flint
A solution to problem water in Flint has been found by going back to the soil. Over the past two years United Methodists in Michigan, led by pastors and churches in the Crossroads District, have...