Ashland Place

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

June 11, 2026

E-News

Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference 2026

The Alabama-West Florida 2026 Annual Conference at the historic First United Methodist Church in Pensacola was a wonderful time of celebration, fellowship, and kingdom work. The theme, “Empowered by the Spirit” was evident in Business Sessions, Worship Services, and everything in between.

At the Monday Business Session, Ashland Place was awarded one of 37 Food Ministry Grants for $1000.

Our very own Rev. Jennifer Porto was Commissioned as a Provisional Elder in the Alabama-West Florida Conference at the Commissioning and Ordination Service on Monday evening and Tripp Gulledge was ordained as a Full Elder. Congratulations to Jennifer and Tripp on these incredible milestones!

For this coming Sunday's bulletin...

CLICK HERE FOR THE 9:00 ASCENSION SERVICE BULLETIN

CLICK HERE FOR THE 11:00 TRADITIONAL BULLETIN

CAN I GET A WITNESS???

Join us this Sunday, June 14 for another gathering of "One Room Sunday School" to continue our conversations in pursuit of greater understanding, truth and reconciliation. All are welcome to the Fellowship Parlor at 10:00am.

We are partnering with the QuadW Outreach Ministry this summer! Every Monday from June 22 until July 20, we will provide dinners for the six QuadW summer interns doing mission work in Mobile. June 22, July 6, and July 13 are still open for individuals, groups, and/or Sunday School classes to sign up to participate. The meals may be delivered to their housing site at 5:30 p.m. on those Mondays or you may host a meal in your home. Please contact Rev. Jennifer if you are interested in participating.

This summer, children who have completed 3rd–5th grade are invited to an unforgettable week at Blue Lake’s "Camp Blast!" The camp dates are July 20–24 and will include days packed with fun, faith, and friendship. From swimming and gaga ball to lakeside devotions and creative crafts, our children will have the opportunity to draw closer to God, learn more about God's love, and encourage one another in their faith. More details about the trip will be shared in the coming weeks!

Think your child would love this adventure? Sign up using the link below, and be sure to let Pastors Darren and Jennifer know once you have registered!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CAMP BLAST!

AP YOUTH EVENTS

Youth events are open to youth in grades 7-12.

Friends are always welcome!

QUESTIONS?

Contact Joseph Griggs at (251)518-8001

WEEKLY YOUTH HAPPENINGS

Sunday School (10:00am)

Sunday evening fellowship (5:00pm)

2026 Sign-up

Altar Flowers - Would you like to honor someone, remember a loved one, or celebrate a happy occasion???

Click below for a link to Signup Genius.

Your $65 (NEW PRICE) donation can be made to APUMC and placed in the offering plate, arranged online (apumc.com) or delivered to the office. Please include your preferred wording.

2026 Altar Flower Sign-up

Around the Congregation...

CIRCLE OF CONCERN UPDATES

Please contact Rev. Julie Hare, Minister of Community Care, with any updates to the Circle of Concern or other ongoing care needs. You can reach her in the church office at jhare@apumc.com or 251.478.6356.

Circle of Concern

Please hold these persons in your prayers: Fay Adams, John Allen, John and Angela Bell, Jean Brown & son James Williams, Bob Cook, Ann Cottrell, Braxton & Linda Lee Counts, Julie & Steve Dugan, Mihyon Ellis, Phillip Fields, Bruce Finley, Missy Foose, Carl George (Chance George's father), Marcia Golson, Holly Hastings (Dee Dee Cook's sister), Diane Holub (Angela Prine’s mother), Barbara Hunt, Libba Lyon, Tyler Mazey, Jean McCutchen, John McMurphy, David Richards, Sara Robinson, Tom Root, Mary Davis Rutledge, Nancy Scott, Lonn Spencer, Sherry Thomson, Robert Wheeler (Emily McGough’s brother), Merrill Whitener, Kathryn Willingham, and all caregivers (*new concern this week)

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