New Midweek Update - December 24, 2025 (Dec 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: December 25, 2025 Announcements  Traveling Tiny Jesus   Pick up a tiny Jesus or two today on your way out of worship and take Him with you as you travel through life! If you go on vacation, place Him in your photo! Let us see the places you visit! (Truthfully, don’t we always want to have Jesu

New Midweek Update - December 10, 2025 (Dec 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: December 10, 2025 Announcements  Traveling Tiny Jesus   Pick up a tiny Jesus or two today on your way out of worship and take Him with you as you travel through life! If you go on vacation, place Him in your photo! Let us see the places you visit! (Truthfully, don’t we always want to have Jesu

New Midweek Update - December 3, 2025 (Dec 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: December 3, 2025 Announcements  Traveling Tiny Jesus   Pick up a tiny Jesus or two today on your way out of worship and take Him with you as you travel through life! If you go on vacation, place Him in your photo! Let us see the places you visit! (Truthfully, don’t we always want to have Jesus

New Midweek Update - November 26, 2025 (Nov 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: November 26, 2025 Announcements  Traveling Tiny Jesus   Pick up a tiny Jesus or two today on your way out of worship and take Him with you as you travel through life! If you go on vacation, place Him in your photo! Let us see the places you visit! (Truthfully, don’t we always want to have Jesu

New Midweek Update - November 19, 2025 (Nov 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: November 19, 2025 Announcements Traveling Tiny Jesus   Pick up a tiny Jesus or two today on your way out of worship and take Him with you as you travel through life! If you go on vacation, place Him in your photo! Let us see the places you visit! (Truthfully, don’t we always want to have Jesus by o

New Midweek Update - November 12, 2025 (Nov 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: November 12, 2025 Announcements Traveling Tiny Jesus   Pick up a tiny Jesus or two today on your way out of worship and take Him with you as you travel through life! If you go on vacation, place Him in your photo! Let us see the places you visit! (Truthfully, don’t we always want to have Jesus by o

New Midweek Update - November 5, 2025 (Nov 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: November 5, 2025 Announcements DID YOU KNOW?     The Belmont Avenue Methodist Church was built in 1897 and rebuilt in 1909 as Hinton Avenue Methodist Church   In 1969 the Methodist Church joined together with the Evangelical United Brethren Church.  There were some str

New Midweek Update - October 29, 2025 (Oct 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: October 29, 2025 Announcements Give, and it Will Be Given to You by Beth Reitz    I have found over the years the more I give in service, the more I am given in return. I volunteered to teach the 4th and 5th grade Sunday School.  In order to teach the lesson, I had to read and research what I was

New Midweek Update - October 22, 2025 (Oct 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: October 22, 2025 Announcements God Will Lead You by Frank McMullen When my wife and I had been members of First Church for about a year, the Associate Pastor visited us at our home with a request. He asked us to be adult counselors for the Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF).  It seems as if they needed more young l

New Midweek Update - October 15, 2025 (Oct 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: October 15, 2025 Announcements A Church Re-Born by Dr. Bill Clarke In 2001 CFUMC entered into a partnership with Kaunas, Lithuania UMC to assist their congregation to grow and strengthen their ministries to their community, Kaunas UMC, along withal other protestant churches were closed for 50 years during the Soviet occu

New Midweek Update - October 8, 2025 (Oct 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: October 8, 2025 Announcements DID YOU KNOW?     In 1986/87 the quote to restore the organ was $132,530. Rather than making these costly repairs, a new Shantz organ was purchased. 1989 was proclaimed “YEAR OF THE ORGAN”.  Members of the congregation carried the pieces and pipes of the new organ

New Midweek Update - October 1, 2025 (Oct 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: October 1, 2025 Announcements Thank you!     Thank you to all for the support of the “This and That” sale!! Your generosity will gift $2600 to Loaves and Fishes!     DID YOU KNOW?     CFUMC has supported scouting troops meeting in our church since 1927 when Boy Scout

New Midweek Update - September 24, 2025 (Sep 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: September 24, 2025 Announcements DID YOU KNOW?     One hundred years ago as our congregation moved into the current building, two organizations for Methodist women were active in the church.  They were the Women’s Missionary Society and Ladies Aid.  In 1940 these two organizations me

New Midweek Update - September 17, 2025 (Sep 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: September 17, 2025 Announcements DID YOU KNOW?     Charlottesville First United Methodist Church has always been a church with a vision. In 2009, then minister Rev. Don Carlton wrote, “As we remember and celebrate our heritage, we will also vision and plan for ministry in a new millennium.  We

New Midweek Update - September 10, 2025 (Sep 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: September 10, 2025 Announcements Reconciling Ministry Vote   CFUMC VOTES TO JOIN RECONCILING MINISTRIES NETWORK Charlottesville First UMC (CFUMC) members have voted to affiliate with the Reconciling Ministries Network by a 93% margin. Following three weeks of voting, Pastor Alex Joyner announced the results at the se

New Midweek Update - September 3, 2025 (Sep 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: September 3, 2025 Announcements Heads Up: Watch Out for Fake Emails Pretending to Be from Pastor Alex   Some folks have received emails that look like they’re from Pastor Alex, asking for items. These emails aren’t real—someone has spoofed his email address, and it’s not Pastor Alex reaching out. If you get one of t

New Midweek Update - August 27, 2025 (Aug 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: August 27, 2025 Announcements DID YOU KNOW?     CFUMC has had a Stephen Ministry since 1991 when it was organized by Tony Layman and Lillian Marsden.  Revitalized under the leadership of John Conway in 2025, the ministry offers confidential on-on-one care for those experiencing a difficult time in lif

New Midweek Update - August 20, 2025 (Aug 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: August 20, 2025 Announcements DID YOU KNOW?     A new Boston Grand Piano was placed in the sanctuary in August, 2008 at a cost of $21,377.  Contributions were given by members of the Chancel Choir and other church members. Prior to the first concert recognition was given to Kay

New Midweek Update - August 13, 2025 (Aug 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: August 13, 2025 Announcements DID YOU KNOW?     In August, 1947, a church parsonage to house our church pastor and their family, was purchased.  The property, located on Evergreen Avenue cost $12,000.  At age 64 it was in need of extensive renovation and the decision to&nb

New Midweek Update - August 6, 2025 (Aug 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: August 6, 2025 Announcements DID YOU KNOW?     In 1969 the Methodist Church united with the Evangelical United Brethren Church.  There were some structural changes, notably the introduction of the Council on Ministries, but most church members probably noticed only that they were now United Method

New Midweek Update - July 30, 2025 (Jul 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: July 30, 2025 Announcements DID YOU KNOW?     The pulpit that is now in the CFUMC Chapel was originally located in the First Methodist Episcopal Church South (1859-1924) at the corner of 2nd Street SW and Water Street in Charlottesville. After being in storage for more than three quarters of a century, it w

New Midweek Update - July 23, 2025 (Jul 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: July 23, 2025 Announcements DID YOU KNOW?     DID YOU KNOW? In 1986-87 the quote to restore the organ was $132,530. Rather than making these costly repairs, a new Shantz organ was purchased. 1989 was proclaimed “YEAR OF THE ORGAN”.    Members of the congregation carried the pieces and pipes of the new

New Midweek Update - July 16, 2025 (Jul 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: July 16, 2025 Announcements DID YOU KNOW?     24  pastors have led our congregation during the past 100 years joined by 24 assistant/associate pastors, 25 church musicians and scores of church staff members.     We’re excited to announce that we will be celebrating the 100 year birthday of

New Midweek Update - June 25, 2025 (Jun 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: June 25, 2025 Announcements DID YOU KNOW?     In May, 2011 “The Prodigal Son” stained glass memorial window which is now part of the church Welcome Center was dedicated. Commissioned by Bill Dorsey, in memory of he daughter, it was designed and created by CFUMC member, Mark. S. Chapman, owner of Art Glass Windo

New Midweek Update - June 18, 2025 (Jun 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: June 18, 2025 Pastor Alex and Suzanne will be on vacation with family through Saturday. If you have emergency pastoral needs, please contact Pastor John Conway.  Announcements DID YOU KNOW?     During the 1950s church membership increased and finally went above 2,000.  In 1962, youth meeti

New Midweek Update - June 11, 2025 (Jun 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: June 11, 2025 Pastor Alex and Suzanne will be on vacation with family from Sunday through Saturday. If you have emergency pastoral needs, please contact Pastor John Conway.  Our preacher this Sunday is our pastor emeritus, Rev. Harry Kennon. Thank you, Pastor Harry for your leadership! Announcements Do You Have

New Midweek Update - May 28, 2025 (May 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: May 28, 2025 Announcements ASP Blessing and Encouragement Cards   We would love for you to help us create some heartfelt cards for our ASP team while they are away! If you’d like a list of names, email connect@cvillefirstumc.org or pick one up at church in the art gallery. Please bring your cards

New Midweek Update - May 21, 2025 (May 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: May 21, 2025 Announcements SECURITY CHANGES   We’ve made some changes to make Charlottesville First UMC a safer and more welcoming place for everyone. If you’ve been in the building recently, you’ve probably noticed some of them. We’ve installed new keypads at each exterior door. Instead of a few common codes, we’

New Midweek Update - May 14, 2025 (May 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: May 14, 2025 A message from Pastor Alex Joyner. Announcements Help us gather the names and info of our soon to be graduates in our CFUMC family.    Please send us the name, photos, next steps or any additional information you want to share with us about your graduates for a slideshow presentation on gra

New Midweek Update - May 7, 2025 (May 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: May 7, 2025 Announcements Our Preschool is looking for help! Beginning next year, FUMP is looking for a 3-5 day assistant from 8:30am-12:30pm. Please contact Kristen Breslin if interested! The One Thing Ministry for the month of May will be assembling Hygiene kits for the Virginia UMC Conference Program to help thos

New Midweek Update - April 30, 2025 (Apr 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: April 30, 2025 Pastor Alex walks us through some of the events that have happened at CFUMC over the past few weeks.   Please note - our parking lot has limited spaces! If you are able, please consider using other parking options on Sunday mornings to allow for those who need the accessibility to our building. Announcements

New Midweek Update - April 23, 2025 (Apr 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: April 23, 2025 Relive some of the events of Holy Week with the Confirmation Class and Pastor Alex in this week's Midweek Update. Hear about more upcoming events and check them out below! Announcements The April One Thing Ministry will benefit our very own Preschool! All month we will be celebrating the Preschool and our swe

New Midweek Update - April 16, 2025 (Apr 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: April 16, 2025 What a week at CFUMC! Pastor Alex first joins us from the RISE Against Hunger Event that happened this past Saturday.   Then, he joins us from the rehearsal of The Last Supper and walks us through all the happenings of Holy Week.   Make sure to stay through the end of the video to see more photos from recent ev

New Midweek Update - April 9, 2025 (Apr 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: April 9, 2025 Announcements If you would like to place an Easter Tulip on the chancel in honor or memory of a loved one, please fill out this form and drop it in the offering plate, or give it to a staff member. Payment can be made by check (tulips in the memo one), cash, or through REALM. Tulips are $10 each and the funds will

New Midweek Update -- April 2, 2025 (Apr 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: April 1, 2025 A Message from Pastor Alex Announcements If you would like to place an Easter Tulip on the chancel in honor or memory of a loved one, please fill out this form and drop it in the offering plate, or give it to a staff member. Payment can be made by check (tulips in the memo one), cash, or through REALM. Tu

New Midweek Update - April 2, 2025 (Apr 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: April 1, 2025 A Message from Pastor Alex Announcements If you would like to place an Easter Tulip on the chancel in honor or memory of a loved one, please fill out this form and drop it in the offering plate, or give it to a staff member. Payment can be made by check (tulips in the memo one), cash, or through REALM. Tu

New Midweek Update - March 26, 2025 (Mar 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: March 26, 2025 A Message from Pastor Alex Announcements If you would like to place an Easter Tulip on the chancel in honor or memory of a loved one, please fill out this form and drop it in the offering plate, or give it to a staff member. Payment can be made by check (tulips in the memo one), cash, or through REALM. T

New Midweek Update - March 19, 2025 (Mar 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: March 19, 2025 A Message from Pastor Alex Announcements It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that one of our members (since 2005), Lucille Williams and her husband Bernard, died this past week. On Monday evening, many members of The Women at the Well, the Bell Choir, and members of her Sunday School Class ca

New Midweek Update - March 12, 2025 (Mar 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: March 12, 2025 Interested in being a Shepherd for our New Members? Learn more here. Loaves & Fishes is in need of volunteers & financial resources. Learn more about the organization and how many families were helped in February here. We have an Instagram! And what better way to launch it than during the Lent Photo

New Midweek Update - March 5, 2025 (Mar 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Full Church Calendar News & Announcements Midweek Update: March 5, 2025 A Message from Pastor Alex It's the first day of Lent! With this season, we are taking the time to gather, worship and contemplate at CFUMC. Take note of the upcoming Lenten Lunches, Ash Wednesday Service and other Lenten Season events below. Additionally, our Instagram account is participating in Lent Photo A

Midweek Update - February 26, 2025 (Feb 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update February 26, 2025 Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Amidst the craziness of our world, Pastor Alex Joyner reminds us of Abigail Carroll's sermon from Sunday - to resist the tyranny of the urgent, and to do what the beautiful thing is to do.   What's with the wedding dress? Be sure to wa

Midweek Update - February 19, 2025 (Feb 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update February 19, 2025 Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Happy Snowy Wednesday! This upcoming weekend we are welcoming Abigail Carroll, author of 'Cup My Days Like Water'. We will have a workshop and book reading, you can find more information below. Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship

Midweek Update - February 12, 2025 (Feb 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update February 12, 2025 Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar PACEM has officially moved into Fellowship Hall. This week and next CFUMC is hosting PACEM and dozens of volunteers as we provide a temporary shelter for those in need. Additionally, this Sunday Confirmation Classes begin for our youth. The

Midweek Update - January 22, 2025 (Jan 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update January 22, 2025 Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Join us this Sunday for Sun-Day Sunday ☀️ It's time to celebrate our Solar Panel Project!   We will have special guests during service and a sandwich lunch following provided by The Market.   We are still looking for a few volunt

Midweek Update - January 15, 2025 (Jan 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update January 15, 2025 Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Continuing Opportunities Happening this Week Alzheimer's Association Luncheon Sunday, January 19th following Worship   The Justice and Inclusion Ministry team in

Midweek Update - January 8, 2025 (Jan 2025)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update January 8, 2025 Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Happy New Year! Be sure to check out all the events coming up for this January. Also, please be sure to sign up to volunteer at PACEM, coming up next month. More information is below. Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Cont

Midweek Update - December 18, 2024 (Dec 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update December 18, 2024 Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Thank you for the wonderful support on Purple Sunday. The new year will bring new opportunities to be involved in supporting those who are affected by dementia.   Please take note of the Christmas Eve services below. The 5pm service w

Midweek Update - December 11, 2024 (Dec 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update December 11, 2024 Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Don't forget! This Sunday is Purple Sunday. Please wear your best shade of purple as we support those who are affected by dementia.   After the service on Sunday, we will have a potluck lunch filled with singing and caroling. The church wil

Midweek Update - December 4, 2024 (Dec 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update December 4, 2024 Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Advent Calendar 2024   Wednesday Dec. 4 - Blue Christmas Worship in Chapel - 5:30pm   Saturday Dec. 7 - SCUBA - Christmas VBS Celebration, 2pm - 4pm   Registration Required. See below for link.   Sunday Dec. 8 -

Midweek Update - November 27, 2024 (Nov 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update November 27, 2024 Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Advent Calendar 2024 Sunday Dec. 1 - First Sunday of Advent  Worship 10am Online Advent Study – 6pm   Wednesday Dec. 4 - Blue Christmas Worship in Chapel - 5:30pm   Saturday Dec. 7 - SCUBA - Christmas VBS Celebration, 2

Midweek Update - November 20, 2024 (Nov 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update November 20, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Advent Calendar 2024 Sunday Dec. 1 - First Sunday of Advent  Worship 10am Online Advent Study – 6pm   Wednesday Dec. 4 - Blue Christmas Worship in Chapel - 5:30pm   Saturday Dec. 7 - SCUBA - Christmas VB

Midweek Update - November 13, 2024 (Nov 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update November 13, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Thank you for your giving spirit and wonderful gathering on Convocation Sunday. If you have yet to make a pledge, please do so on Realm.   Be sure to Subscribe to Pastor Alex's Podcast - The Whole City Podcast. Co

Midweek Update - November 6, 2024 (Nov 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update November 6, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar On the morning after the election, Alex Joyner gives us a message of love, hope and peace.    A reminder that this Sunday is Consecration Sunday. Please be sure to RSVP at the QR code below. Coming Soon L

Midweek Update - October 23, 2024 (Oct 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update October 23, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex checks in from Athens!Pastor Alex Joyner is back in Charlottesville just in time to see the solar project wrap up! Thank you for your patience throughout the project - we are just a few days away from completion. Mak

Midweek Update - October 9, 2024 (Oct 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update October 9, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex Joyner joins us from Rome, Italy where he spent World Communion Sunday this past weekend.    Be sure to check out the upcoming events for this week, and we hope to see you at the Dairy Market for dinner toni

Midweek Update - October 2, 2024 (Oct 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update October 2, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar This Sunday is World Communion Sunday. Pastor Alex Joyner reminds us that something amazing happens around the communion table and we look forward to that amazement this Sunday at Charlottesville First United Methodist Church. &

Midweek Update - September 25, 2024 (Sep 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update September 25, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Continuing Opportunities Happening this Week Creative Worship Wednesday, September 25 from 6-7pm   God is a creative God— He created the whole world! Join

Midweek Update - September 18, 2024 (Sep 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update September 18, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar This week, Pastor Alex Joyner joins us from the balcony - a new perspective to worship and a shout out to those who sit up there each Sunday. This Sunday, Alex will continue his sermon series on the Book of James.  

Midweek Update - September 11, 2024 (Sep 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update September 11, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar In this week's Midweek Update, Pastor Alex Joyner gives us a hint of what's to come from his Sermon Series on the Book of James during the month of September.   Additionally, please join us on Sunday after Worship fo

Midweek Update - September 4, 2024 (Sep 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update September 4, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Continuing Opportunities Happening this Week Women at the Well Thursday, September 5th at 9:30am   Women at the Well will begin our fall time together w

Midweek Update - August 28, 2024 (Aug 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update August 28, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Continuing Opportunities "Welcoming All..."   The third and fourth grade Sunday School classes took time this week to think about how Charlottesville First United Methodi

Midweek Update - August 21, 2024 (Aug 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update August 21, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Continuing Opportunities Pastor Alex Joyner joins us from his annual writing retreat location in West Texas and reminds us that there is always some magic and wonderment wherev

Midweek Update - July 31, 2024 (Jul 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update July 24, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Continuing Opportunities Happening this Week Scuba VBS Started Monday! July 29th - August 2nd from 9am-12pm   We are in the thick of Vacation Bible School and t

Midweek Update - July 24, 2024 (Jul 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update July 24, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Continuing Opportunities Happening this Week Last Thursday Lunch Thursday, July 25 at 11:30am   ALL WOMEN! Everyone is invited to meet at the Dairy Market Thurs

Midweek Update - July 17, 2024 (Jul 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update July 17, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex Joyner gives us an update on the solar project and asks for prayers for those who continue to work in this heat.   Summer is firm reminder to slow down and appreciate the things we have around us. Please take a lo

Midweek Update - July 10, 2024 (Jul 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update July 10, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar "I life my eyes to the hills, for where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord." Psalm 121   Pastor Alex Joyner joins us from Glacier National Park for this week's Midweek Update. Be sure to check out all the happ

Midweek Update - July 3, 2024 (Jul 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update July 3, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex Joyner gives us an update on the solar panel project that is moving along as we continue to find new ways to care for God's Creation.   In addition, Pastor Alex updates us on all the happenings going on at CFUM

Midweek Update - June 19, 2024 (Jun 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update June 19, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar There is a lot going on around CFUMC and the community in the current weeks. Pastor Alex Joyner updates us on the solar panel project, the Annual Conference and the ASP Trip that will take place next week. There is also an update b

Midweek Update - June 12, 2024 (Jun 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update June 12, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar People Places has put out an urgent appeal for new foster families in this area. Only 9% of referrals last year were able to come into the program due to lack of family match or availability. There is a high need for families willi

Midweek Update - June 5, 2024 (Jun 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update June 5, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar The Solar Project is finally underway! After talking about it for nearly two years, solar panels are starting to put into place on top of the church. Pastor Alex Joyner walks us through the steps the construction crews will be takin

Midweek Update - May 28, 2024 (May 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update May 28, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar We hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend and are looking forward to seeing you around the church at these amazing events below.  Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Continuing Opportunities Happenin

Midweek Update - May 22, 2024 (May 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update May 22, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar This week our Lara Upton, Director of the Youth and Children's Ministry, and our Connectional Ministry Intern, Maria Plantz, tell us about all the fun things coming up this summer at Charlottesville First United Methodist Church. Do

Midweek Update - May 15, 2024 (May 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update May 15, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex Joyner reminds us that this Sunday, May 19th, is Pentecost Sunday, in which we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the beginning of the early church. Be sure to wear your red to help us celebrate!   Check ou

Midweek Update - May 8, 2024 (May 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update May 8, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Continuing Opportunities Happening this Week Dairy Market Dinner TONIGHT! Wednesday, May 10th from 6-7:30pm   Dairy Dinners are back! On Wednesday evening, May 8,

Midweek Update - May 1, 2024 (May 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update May 1, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex Joyner films his midweek update for May 1st from the General Conference in Charlotte, NC. Alex runs into some familiar faces and discusses their thoughts on the conference. All in all, it’s been a promising week in Charl

Midweek Update - April 24, 2024 (Apr 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update April 24, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar This week begins the General Conference of The United Methodist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is the first meeting since 2019, and Pastor Alex Joyner is hopeful for the next chapter in our church after a tumultuous sea

Midweek Update - April 17, 2024 (Apr 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update April 17, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex Joyner attended the Festival of Faith and Writing last week and recorded his video for us from Grand Rapids, Michigan. The festival is a three-day celebration of literature and faith. Pastor Alex led a discussion on us

Midweek Update - April 10, 2024 (Apr 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update April 10, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex will be away leading a circle at the Festival of Faith & Writing in Grand Rapids, Michigan Wednesday through Saturday. He will be in worship this Sunday where we will welcome Christian ‘Hoos Exalt (CHoosE), the great UVA a

Midweek Update - April 3, 2024 (Apr 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update April 3, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex reviews Holy Week and all that is upcoming in the coming weeks at Charlottesville First United Methodist Church. Can you believe over 250 people were with us Easter Morning and 150 more watched service online. God is go

Midweek Update - March 27, 2024 (Mar 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update March 27, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex Joyner walks us through the events of Holy Week at CFUMC. Be sure to check the dates and times below so you don't miss out. Also, we introduce the new Director of Communication, Erica Gregory. Coming Soon

Midweek Update - March 20, 2024 (Mar 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update March 20, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex welcomes spring and walks us through the events of Holy Week. Join us at Charlottesville First United Methodist Church starting Palm Sunday as we invite children to carry the palms into service. The journey continues t

Midweek Update - March 13, 2024 (Mar 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update March 13, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex updates us on what's coming up this week, starting with the Rise Against Hunger food packaging event on Saturday! Then, during our service on Sunday, there will be a special offering for UMCOR. Also, plan ahead fo

Midweek Update - March 6, 2024 (Mar 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update March 6, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Last Sunday, we celebrated the first anniversary of the merger of Hinton Avenue UMC and First UMC into our current church, Charlottesville First UMC. One of the highlights of our celebration was the unearthing of the time caps

Midweek Update - February 28, 2024 (Feb 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update February 28, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar There are so many wonderful things happening at our church and in our community!  Pastor Alex recaps Bishop Sue's visit to Charlottesville, which involved discussing communities of faith with UVA students at the Wesle

Midweek Update - February 21, 2024 (Feb 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update February 21, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Continuing Opportunities Happening this Week Lenten Service and Lunch Today, Wednesday, February 21st at 12:30 pm   All are invited to the second Lenten

Midweek Update - February 14, 2024 (Feb 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update February 14, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Continuing Opportunities Happening this Week Ash Wednesday Service and Lunch Today, Wednesday, February 14th at 12:30 pm   All are invited to the first

Midweek Update - February 7, 2024 (Feb 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update February 7, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Continuing Opportunities Happening this Week NEW Youth Retreat Opportunity! Register by Friday, February 9th   Aldersgate UMC plans to take some of their yout

Midweek Update - January 31, 2024 (Jan 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update January 31, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Our financial secretary Dana Palmer stops by to answer some of Pastor Alex's questions about the new connectional tool coming soon to CFUMC! She explains how to follow the email link that we'll soon receive, create a password, d

Midweek Update - January 24, 2024 (Jan 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update January 24, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex shows us what we can expect from our new series of Visioning Informals, the first of which was held on Monday! Participants came together to share how we would describe Charlottesville First UMC today, as well as to

Midweek Update - January 17, 2024 (Jan 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update January 17, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex braves the wintery cold to give us an update on the new version of God in All Things; due to a COVID outbreak among some of our CFUMC families, we're rescheduling the chili cook-off and contemporary worship expe

Midweek Update - January 10, 2024 (Jan 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update January 10, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex reminds us about the Town Hall, which will be held after worship this Sunday! We'll discuss the vision for Rachel's Haven and the future of our solar panel project. Also, join in the fun (or just encourage from afar!

Midweek Update - January 3, 2024 (Jan 2024)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update January 3, 2024 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex gives us our first update of 2024, and many exciting things are coming to CFUMC! Our wonderful Christmas season will be drawing to a close with this week's Epiphany Sunday Celebration, so join us on Sunday evening to

Midweek Update - December 27, 2023 (Dec 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update December 27, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Continuing Opportunities Happening this Week Help with GSAC PACEM Hosting Saturday, December 23rd - Saturday, January 6th   In response to an upset to the P

Midweek Update - December 20, 2023 (Dec 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update December 20, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Let's peek in on a conversation between Rev. Dr. Laura Holmes and Lara Upton about a new class that will be starting up soon! We will be engaging with the book "Reimagining the Ignatian Examen" and considering how we might

Midweek Update - December 13, 2023 (Dec 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update December 13, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Our Children's and Youth Ministry Director, Lara Upton, joins Pastor Alex to tell us about all of the exciting events coming up this Christmas season and in the New Year! Over the next three Sundays, we will have a potluck

Midweek Update - December 6, 2023 (Dec 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update December 6, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex updates us from the CFUMC Chapel, where the Blue Christmas Service will be held tonight, December 6th, at 6:30 pm. Join us for a more reflective service, where we will have the chance to acknowledge that Christm

Midweek Update - November 29, 2023 (Nov 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update November 29, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Our Children's and Youth Ministry staff share some exciting information about an upcoming event: Stellar Christmas Parents' Night Out! We hope you'll join us on Friday evening for pizza, activities, songs, and worship, whe

Midweek Update - November 22, 2023 (Nov 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update November 22, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Continuing Opportunities Happening this Week Advent Decorating Sunday, November 26th at 4:30 pm   Come and join in the fun of decorating our church for the

Midweek Update - November 15, 2023 (Nov 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update November 15, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex updates us from his conference at SMU, encouraging us to engage with our spiritual disciplines in new ways during the upcoming Thanksgiving and Advent seasons. He also congratulates us on a successful Consecrat

Midweek Update - November 8, 2023 (Nov 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update November 8, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex fills us in on upcoming opportunities for fellowship, like Church at Chopt and Hymns and Pints, as well as how we can help as PACEM moves to a new location. Additionally, mark your calendars for Stellar Christma

Midweek Update - November 1, 2023 (Nov 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting Right Here Midweek Update November 1, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex shares the importance of remembering All Saints' Day, which we will celebrate during our worship service this Sunday, November 5th. Special guest Lindsay Simpson, the co-founder of our November One Thing Ministr

Midweek Update - October 25, 2023 (Oct 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update October 25, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Connectional Ministry Intern Madison McManners offers the invitation to Sunday's Trunk or Treat in the CFUMC parking lot beginning at 3:00 pm! The lot is reserved for those who are offering their trunks as stopping point

Midweek Update - October 18, 2023 (Oct 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update October 18, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Continuing Opportunities Happening this Week Meet our Lithuanian Partner Pastor Wednesday, October 18th at 6:00 pm    Pastor Remigijus Matulaiti

Midweek Update - October 11, 2023 (Oct 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update October 11, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex talks about upcoming events, provides us with some updates on our PACEM hosting, and shares his thoughts on the conflict between Palestine and Israel.  Coming Soon Learning & Fellowship Co

Midweek Update - Oct 4, 2023 (Oct 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update October 4, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Happening this Week Fund Raising Yard Sale to Benefit Children in Haiti Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th   The Albemarle Friends of the Robert Ford Foundation will have a yard sale on October 6th an

Midweek Update - Sept 27, 2023 (Sep 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update Sept. 27, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor Alex talks World Communion Sunday and introduces Larry Thompson, an upcoming guest this fall.   TOMORROW - Last Thursday Lunch at The Dairy Market - 11:30am  All women are invited to join in

Midweek Update - Sept 21, 2023 (Sep 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update Sept. 21, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Hymns & Pints returns today, Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7 PM at Random Row on Preston Ave. Sponsored jointly with Wesley Memorial UMC.   Today's gathering will include tv trivia! Come join in the fun! &nb

Midweek Update - Sept 13, 2023 (Sep 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update Sept. 13, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Sticker stories - Love the Whole City, Love the City Whole, Starting Right Here     Church @ Chopt returns tonight, September 13 at 6pm   All are welcome to come eat and fellowship at Chopt in Barrac

Midweek Update - Sept 6, 2023 (Sep 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update September 6, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update Pastor Alex shares news about activities upcoming this Sunday, including a screening of Raised/Razed, a documentary about Vinegar Hill. Sunday, Sept. 10 at 6 PM, CFUMC will be hosting a specia

Midweek Update - August 30, 2023 (Aug 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update August 30, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update NEW MEMBERS CLASS BEGINS SEPTEMBER 10   Curious about membership at Charlottesville First UMC? Pastor Alex is offering a 3-week new members class beginning Sunday, Sept. 10 at 11:30 AM in the Fellowshi

PACEM News (Aug 2023)
from Charlottesville First United Methodist Church   PACEM Update Aug. 23, 2023 PACEM Winter Hosting 2023 October 28 – November 11     CFUMC will host up to 35 men overnight in the Fellowship Hall between Oct. 28 and Nov. 11.   During the PACEM Winter Hosting Program churches and other community organizations host guests who need shelter during the cold weather months from late October through March.  Each organization provides s

Midweek Update - August 23, 2023 (Aug 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update August 23, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update NEW MEMBERS CLASS BEGINS SEPTEMBER 10   Curious about membership at Charlottesville First UMC? Pastor Alex is offering a 3-week new members class beginning Sunday, Sept. 10 at 11:30 AM in the Fellowshi

Midweek Update - August 16, 2023 (Aug 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update August 16, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update Come down to the river to tube with Pastor Alex! Plus, information about the next New Members' Class and developing plans to celebrate the ministry of Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church this fall.

Midweek Update - August 9, 2023 (Aug 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update August 2, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update Pastor Alex shares a forgotten connection between Charlottesville First UMC and the Jefferson School, invites us to share in this Saturday's Standing Up to Hate conversation, and previews Bishop Sue's

Midweek Update - August 2, 2023 (Aug 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update August 2, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update   Virginia Conference Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson will be joining us as preacher for Sunday, August 13. Please plan on being here to meet and greet Bishop Sue! Our Living World:

Midweek Update - July 26, 2023 (Jul 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update July 26, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update The Whole City Podcast: In this edition, Pastor Alex speaks with Bishop Ken Carter about the current challenges facing United Methodist Churches and exciting opportunities to pivot toward fresh new expression

Midweek Update - July 19, 2023 (Jul 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update July 19, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update Pastor Alex is on vacation this week. We look forward to the Rev. Harry Kennon preaching this Sunday! News Virginia Conference Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson will be joining us as preacher for Sunday, Au

Midweek Update - July 5, 2023 (Jul 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update July 5, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update Our team shares their experience of ministry on the Appalachian Service Project last week. News Transition in the Youth Program After serving as Director of Youth Ministries through the pandem

Midweek Update - June 28, 2023 (Jun 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update June 28, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update No video this week, but here are some photos of Pastor Alex and the team at ASP. Please keep them in your prayers for the rest of the week and look forward to their sharing on Sunday! News This S

Midweek Update - June 21, 2023 (Jun 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update June 21, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update Pastor Alex goes out for mini-golf with Ministry Intern Maria Plantz and Rachel Barker and the new young adults group and they paused to do the Midweek Video. News Congratulations Pastor Ale

Midweek Update - June 14, 2023 (Jun 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update June 14, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update Pastor Alex talks with Jessica Maslaney and Bonita Patton about the YMCA Summer Teen Program which is being supported by Charlottesville First outreach. News Alex & Suzanne on their way to Roan

Midweek Update - June 7, 2023 (Jun 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update June 7, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update Pastor Alex shows us Habitat for Humanity's work at Southwood and promises we can learn more on Sunday with special guest Kelly Epley. News Grief is a journey through the loss of anything or

Midweek Update - May 31, 2023 (May 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Starting right here... Midweek Update May 31, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update Pastor Alex invites us to this Sunday's All-Age Worship and a gathering with Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson about LGBTQ+will inclusion in the Virginia Conference. Special Announcement: Bishop Haupert-Johnson b

Midweek Update - May 24, 2023 (May 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Start right here... Midweek Update May 24, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update Pastor Alex and George Batten represented Charlottesville First United Methodist Church at the annual IMPACT Rodef Tzedek ("Justice Ministry") Celebration. In Deuteronomy 16:20, God tells the people " Tzedek Tzedek

Midweek Update - May 17, 2023 (May 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Start right here... Midweek Update May 17, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update Pastor Alex announces First United Methodist Preschool registration, invites us to a vision retreat this Saturday, and shares plans to recognize graduates on Sunday News Charlottesville First United Methodi

Midweek Update - May 10, 2023 (May 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Start right here... Midweek Update May 10, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Midweek Update Children's Ministry Coordinator Lara Upton introduces Ministry Intern Maria Plantz as they share the plans for Vacation Bible School July 31-Aug 4. News WELCOME MARIA!   Please join us in welcomin

Midweek Update - May 3, 2023 (May 2023)
Love the Whole City - Love the City Whole - Start right here... Midweek Update May 3, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar Pastor's Update Pastor Alex shares a hopeful vision of blessed unity and beloved community in a renewed, revived, and reclaimed Church. News Please come down to the preschool wing and enjoy our Art Show! 

CORRECTED: Midweek Update - April 26, 202 (Apr 2023)
Please disregard the previous version of this email. Midweek Update April 26, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar CORRECTION: The previous email inadvertently included the wrong photo for Ruth Martin.  We apologize for the mix-up!   Please find the correct image of Ruth below. Midweek Update: Plant Sale, new groups for learning and fellowshi

Midweek Update - April 19, 2023 (Apr 2023)
Midweek Update April 19, 2023 COVID Info Prayer Requests Watch Sunday's Service Donate Room Reservations Submit An Announcement Parking Map Church Calendar   WELCOME this week's Preacher! Karla. M. Kincannon is a retired United Methodist Minister, artist, writer and spiritual director. She earned a BA in art from Virginia Wesleyan College, and an M.Div. and D.Min. from Garrett- Evangelical Theological Seminary where she served on the facu