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Midweek Update
April 26, 2023 |
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CORRECTION: The previous email inadvertently included the wrong photo for Ruth Martin. We apologize for the mix-up!
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Midweek Update: Plant Sale, new groups for learning and fellowship, softball, and envisioning how we love the city whole! |
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The Plant Sale is THIS SATURDAY April 29th! Have you signed up to help or donate plants/materials? We need you so that this can be a success! Please let us know if you would still like to donate by using this form. (The form also has spots for setting up, pricing, and cleaning up.)
Do you have a canopy tent we could use to keep our shade-loving plants (and volunteers) protected? Please let Cindy know as soon as possible.
If you have any plastic plant trays or pots you can donate we would appreciate it. That way our customers can carry their things to their cars easily.
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The tweens met this past Wednesday to paint flower pots to raise funds
for the nurture ministries at the plant sale this Saturday. They had a blast!! |
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Other Important Information:
Thank you for donating to the Plant Sale! To help make the event run efficiently, we ask that you follow the suggestions listed below when you bring in your plants. You can use popsicle sticks or masking tape to do this.
- Please label your plants
- Indicate what the sun/shade requirements are for the plant. Please bring in your plants to Room 208 on Friday, April 28. Due to the celebration service for Ruth Martin on Friday at 1:00, please consider bringing your donations in prior to noon or after 3:00, as parking will be limited from noon-2:00.
- Indicate any other special information about your plant. If you are unable to bring them that day, please call/email Cindy to make arrangements!
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For our ONE THING MINISTRY for the month of May we will be supporting a ministry of the Virginia Annual Conference called
All God’s Children Camp.
This is a weeklong overnight camp for children ages 7 to 12, with an incarcerated parent. Campers have an opportunity to participate in all the physical activities the camp has to offer such as boating, swimming, hiking, archery, music, crafts, and Bible study, along with a conflict resolution/self-esteem-building class. All God’s Children Camp provides a week of sanctuary for children who face so many challenges in their lives such as economic poverty, temporary living conditions, loneliness, low self-esteem, violence and drugs while working to break the cycle of incarceration. All God’s Children Camp is a place where children learn they are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God and they are truly ‘somebody’! This is a wonderful way to honor the children whose mothers are incarcerated and to give the incarcerated mothers the gift of knowing their children are loved.
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 Watch the video to witness how Christ makes a difference in children's lives through All God's Children Camp
Below are the items needed for one camper. Let’s see how many campers we can support!
- 1 fleece/micro-fiber blankets,
- 1 pillow,
- 1 twin sheet set,
- 2 towels,
- 1 beach towel,
- 1 poncho,
- 1 mesh laundry bags,
- 1 Bath Kits: (one each of the following):
- toothbrush,
- toothpaste,
- washcloth / shower puff,
- comb,
- deodorant
- $5 to help cover water/pool shoes
Thanks in advance
for your bold generosity!
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TONIGHT!
"God in All Things" is a multigenerational time together where we can reflect on God's presence through music, prayer, and a short activity to go along with the message. Everyone is welcome. Please feel free to invite your friends.We meet in the Fellowship Hall at Charlottesville First United Methodist Church. Dinner is provided at 6:00 and we will gather for music and fellowship after we finish eating from 6:30-7:30.Hope to see you there! |
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Inviting all adults and all children (ages birth through rising 6th graders) to join us on the following Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 pm at Pen Park starting this Sunday,
April 30th. Additional Sunday evening dates to save on your calendar May 28, June 25, July 30, and August 20th. Rain location: Charlottesville First UMC, Fellowship Hall
Adults and children will meet in the upper parking lot grassy area next to the playground for games and fellowship. Youth will also be meeting separately in the lower parking lot on these evenings next to the pavilions and having their own scheduled activities with our Youth Ministries Coordinator, Dave Breslin.
Picnic Options: Pack your own dinner or email children@cvillefirstumc.org to let us know how many slices of pizza you want. Please bring your own drinks, a blanket or chair.
Looking forward to seeing you all on these evenings together. Invite your friends and be on the lookout to make some new ones!
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THE TASSELL SCHOLARSHIP
was established in memory of Patrick Wayne Tassell and is awarded to high school seniors who are members of Charlottesville First UMC and have demonstrated leadership and achievements in Scouting or Camp Fire. Scholarship awards, of $1,000-$2,000 are paid directly to the institution that the awardee will be attending in the coming academic year. For more information contact Hu Shaffer, Charlottesville First UMC Scouting Coordinator. The Application form is available by contacting the church office. Applications must be returned by June 1, 2023, to be considered.
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THANK YOU FROM THE IRC
FOR REFUGEE ASSISTANCE
Laurie P. of the International Rescue Committee in Charlottesville has written a personal thank you to Charlottesville First UMC for assistance offered to two refugee families. We began work with the Sahil & Ahmadi families early in 2022 and team members remain in contact with them. Laurie noted that team members “recorded countless hours over a 7 month period and stuck by them when they needed you most. Your team has seen the family through all their stressors and accomplishments of a new community. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts.”
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Church Softball League
The Charlottesville Church Softball League is back in full swing this spring with no covid restrictions.
Season starts May 6 and runs thru July. Games are played on Friday evenings at Darden Towe Park. The slow pitch league is open to men and women 14 years old or older. Anyone interested in playing on the FUMC team can contact Bill Owens for more information.
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Village School
Summer Camp for Girls!
Storyland Adventures
for rising 1st-3rd grade
Unleash your imagination this summer in an arts and theatrical camp inspired by favorite animated movie themes. Weekly camps are from 9am-1pm and are packed with acting, improv, singing, dancing, costume, and set design, ending with a creative showcase every Friday for family and friends.
June 19 – 23: Hug Time and Wild Hair June 26 – 30: Island Adventure
July 10 – 14: Casa Mágica
July 17 – 21: Ice Palace & Penguins
Visit villageschool.us for more information or email info@villageschool.us
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 You are invited to a breakfast to benefit Good News Jail & Prison Ministry on Saturday, May 6 at 9am, at Portico Church. Speakers include Chaplain Joseph Varaksa and Chaplain Richard Van Arsdale. Please make sure to register online. |
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Services for Harry Strang
We recognize with sympathy the death of Harold ‘Harry’ Strang, husband of Alice Strang, last week. Family visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 27 at Hill & Wood Funeral Home, 201 First Street North, Charlottesville. A graveside service will be held Friday, April 28, at 11 a.m. at Monticello Memory Gardens. You can read Harold’s obituary here. Please hold Alice and her family in your prayers.
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Celebrating the Life of Ruth Martin
All are invited to a celebration of death and resurrection for longtime member Ruth Martin this Friday at 1 PM (please note time) in the CFUMC sanctuary. Ruth and her husband Hugh attended Hinton Avenue UMC and First UMC and were active in many parts of the congregational life. You can read Ruth’s obituary here. A reception will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall.
*Correction: The wrong photo was inadvertently included in the previous email.
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WOMEN AT THE WELL
The Thursday morning (9:30am) Women’s Bible Study that meets in
room 308 has begun a new study called:
Called, Hearing and Responding
to God’s Voice. All are welcome.
carolynmcgee@cvillefirstumc.org
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LTL: LAST THURSDAY LUNCH
This month's Last Thursday Lunch will take place
at the Dairy Market on April 27 at 11:30am.
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THE QUIET CENTER
An after-church gathering of, and for, those walking with grief who wish to share with each other their time and their presence and their prayers. Come any Sunday, starting this Sunday at 11:15 am in the Chapel or contact Rev. John at 703-887-7305 or by email at johnconway@vaumc.org.
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We need you!! Are you available to help out this summer with Vacation Bible School? We are looking for volunteers as we get ready for VBS the week of July 31- Aug 4th from 9am-12pm. The number of kids we can host here, at Charlottesville First UMC, is all dependent on how many volunteers we have! Please let us know your availability: children@cvillefirstumc.org |
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Youth ages 6th-12 grades and their parents may contact Dave Breslin,
Youth Ministry Coordinator,
to be added to the youth email list.
Volunteers needed! We are seeking several caring adults who would like to help out with our growing teen community. Please contact Dave for more information. |
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The Faith Seekers Class (Room 208 on Sundays at 8:45am) is studying “End Times : Practical Heavenly Mindedness.” As described in the introduction, scriptures from the Old and New Testament help us to “view time as a gift and not as a resource to be managed." All are welcome to join. |
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Congregational Prayer Time
Tuesdays at 12:30pm on Zoom
Meeting ID: 882 7977 8844
Passcode: 968327
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 NEW MEMBER CLASS
Interested in finding out more about Charlottesville First? A new member class continues today, following the morning service at 11:30 AM. Meet some of our staff and leaders while learning about our vision, structure, beliefs, and United Methodist background. We’ll have an option to go out for lunch together each week. Email office@cvillefirstumc.org if you would like to attend or for more information. |
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Handbell Rehearsal - Sundays 6-7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal - Tuesdays 6-7pm |
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Wednesdays at 2:30 in the Gathering Space.
Reservations are required to attend these classes - $10 per class
Please reach out to Lara Upton to reserve your space. We hope you can join us! Yoga will
not meet today, April 12. See you next week!
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Clothes Closet
DONATIONS to Hinton Ave UMC clothes closet:
Hours of operation: Tuesdays from 10am-1pm We are looking for children to adult sizes, fall/winter clothing. Please make sure the clothing is gently used, clean, stain-free, and in good repair.
Email for info.
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Would you be interested in helping with communion preparation?
Help is needed to prepare communion on the first Sunday of every month and special holidays. This would involve working with another experienced team member to set-up and then clean up after communion. The set - up process is currently done on Sunday morning before the service and would take about 30 – 45 minutes. Clean-up after the service takes about 20 minutes. Each team member does this once every three to four months depending on how many people are on the team. Questions and info? Contact Evelyn Kessler at eckess@mindspring.com or 434-971-7329. |
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Contact Teri Guertler
if you need a prayer quilt for someone going through a difficult time, or if you would like to help in the creation of the prayer quilts. No experience necessary.
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Assistance for Ukraine
UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery, Advance #982450, is collecting funds for humanitarian assistance.
You can donate directly online or designate "Ukraine relief" on your checks made out to FUMC |
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Projected Appointments shared conference-wide
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April 23-- Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson and the Virginia Conference Cabinet shared the April 2023 Projected Appointments conference-wide on April 23.
View appointments... |
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Court rules on exiting clergy and churches |
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Members of the current Judicial Council. Back row (from left): The Rev. Øyvind Helliesen, the Rev. Luan-Vu Tran, N. Oswald Tweh Sr., W. Warren Plowden Jr., the Rev. Dennis Blackwell and Lidia Gulele. Front row (from left): Beth Capen, Deanell Reece Tacha and the Rev. J. Kabamba Kiboko. Photo by Heather Hahn, UM News. |
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ST. SIMONS, Ga. (UM News) — The United Methodist Church’s Judicial Council weighed in on whether withdrawing clergy must surrender their credentials and other questions related to church disaffiliations. The church court also released rulings stemming from last fall’s jurisdictional conferences, includin
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Learn more about UM missionaries in Zoom conversation
Are you interested in learning more about United Methodist missionaries? Do you wonder what day-to-day life is like in mission? #STILLINMISSION is a monthly Zoom event where you can hear first-hand experience from missionaries about their call to mission and the communities they serve. Join to see how missionaries share God’s love in partnership with communities around the world.The next episode of #StillInMission is Thursday, May 4, 12 p.m. (ET) for conversations with missionaries: Fatuma Kutela, Angola;Anna Troy, United States; Dan Randall, United States; Courtney Randall, United States; Gaston Ntambo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Register now... |
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