Clown Ministry
Have you ever thought of becoming a clown? The Asbury
Clown ministry group is looking for new people to join
with us in our activities. Clown ministry does not
necessarily require formal entertainer training. The main
requirement is a love of God and a desire to add some joy
to the lives of others.
Our activities include performing skits and longer
programs for church services at Asbury and other
churches, visiting nursing homes and hospitals, and
entertaining at a variety of church functions.
We meet on Sunday evenings at Asbury during the school
year to work on our clown skills and to prepare
liturgical programs.
Schedule
- Please check back soon for updated schedule
Meet The Asbury Clowns
- Andy "Professor Pi" Alles Clowning or being a clown has occurred all my life telling jokes and puns. Everyday I seek some small way to brighten another person's life. My first opportunity to clown with other clowns was in 1997 upon hearing of a Clown Ministry group in a Green Bay church. Unfortunately a month later, my job was eliminated and I had to move. Then I moved to Madison and had the good fortune of meeting Deanna Lowenhagen, Dottie, in 2001. She became my mentor and friend. Also over the years I took four improvisation classes, two twisting balloon seminars, and attende seven years at Clown Camp in La Crosse WI. Performances have included festivals, parades, picnics, church events, teaching classes, grand openings, and corporate events. To me, clowning is educational, satisfying, and fun.
- Steve Bailey
- Bianca Bono
- Sylvia "Miss Q" Bono
- Will "Willie the Hobo" Burlingham
- Matt "Leonardo de Fettucini Carpenter
- Ruth Carpenter
- Jim "Doc the Rube" Carter Jim Carter was one of the three founders of the Asbury Clown Ministry group in 1985. He has participated in nursing home and hospital visits and liturgical programs for over 25 years. For the past 8 years, Doc has performed as a balloon twister in local restaurants. Doc and Leonardo also perform stage shows for festivals and corporate events in the Madison area.
- Leona "Granny" Hall
- Maryanne "Fenchurch" Julian
- Peter "Clover" Hammond
- Jesse Hershberger
- Deanna "Dottie" Lowenhagen
- Brad "JJ" Subera
- Jordan Toon
- Tracey "Miss P" Toon
