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Midweek Update
December 18, 2024 |
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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 will include an encore presentation of the children's program "A Very Special Night." The 7pm and 11pm candlelight services will include communion.
In this final update of 2024, we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. |
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Sunday Dec. 22 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
Worship 10am
Online Advent Study – 6pm
Tuesday Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Services
5pm - Service for Children.
Children’s program presented, nursery provided.
7pm/11pm - Candlelight Communion
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"Dab for Good" Bingo Fundraiser
Wednesday, December 18th at 5:30pm
“Dab for Good” bingo fundraiser on Wednesday, Dec. 18th to benefit Cville Sock Love. Starts at 5:30pm at Random Row Brewery. Play with 1 set of cards for $5, or for free with a multipack containing 6 or more pairs of socks. Great bingo prizes!
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A Very Special Night
Tuesday, December 24th at 5pm
Our early service on Christmas Eve will feature an encore performance of the children and youth program, ‘A Very Special Night.’
Come join this children’s-oriented service on Tuesday, Dec 24th at 5 pm.
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Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24th at 7pm & 11pm
Join us on Christmas Eve for our candlelight service. We will be serving communion at both.
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December One Thing Ministry
For the month of December, The One Thing Ministry will be accepting donations CVille Sock Love.
Financial donations for purchase of the items can be made on REALM or by check (One Thing Ministry in the memo line).
Questions? Contact Carolyn McGee carolynmcgee@cvillefirstumc.org
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Hinton Avenue Clothing Closet
The Hinton Avenue Clothing Close is able to take donations again.
They are currently looking for more specific items though below:
Women:
- hats
- gloves
- scarves
- socks
- underwear
- Jeans
- fleece/joggers (small-XL sizes)
- Shoes (no heels, please) - sneakers, casual, boots - all sizes
Men:
- gloves
- hats
- scarves
- socks
- underwear
- t-shirts - Short sleeve t-shirts/collared shirts, long-sleeve t-shirts/collared shirts (regular/tall sizes)
- Jeans
- Khakis
- Some other casual pants
- Shoes (sneakers, boots) - all sizes
The closet will reopen January 7th, 2025.
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Door Codes Updated
To upgrade security for our preschool, all door codes have been changed. All previous door codes have been erased and new ones will be issued to church members who need to access the building outside of church hours. If you need to access the building during the hours of 8:30am-1:30pm Monday-Friday, please ring the doorbell outside the Welcome Center door. To receive a new code, contact the churchoffice at office@cvillefirstumc.org.
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PACEM 2025
CFUMC will be hosting our unhoused neighbors in partnership with PACEM February 8 - 21, 2025.
The PACEM Team needs 7 to 10 people to serve as the Lead Volunteer for 1 or 2 evenings during the PACEM Winter Hosting at CFUMC. These people will be the lead CFUMC person for the evening and will coordinate activities across all teams. You will also serve as the liaison with the PACEM Staff for the evening. Please contact Jon Scheumann to learn more and to volunteer.
Please mark your calendars and contact Jon Scheumann for more information please contact jonscheumann@gmail.com or 434-422-1749.
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Our Current Gallery Artist
Our new artist exhibition “Portraits of Morocco" is the photography work of our own Fred Schneider! After traveling through Morocco several years ago he decided to bring home some of his images and stories and share them. Take a moment to take in these beautiful photographs and read the accompanying descriptions. Thank you Fred!
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Love INC Cville
After rent and utilities, the most requested need is for furniture. Love INC Cville is desperately looking for volunteers with vehicles to pick up and deliver furniture that has been donated to Love INC for distribution to our neighbors in need. Without the ability to deliver the furniture, large amounts end up in the dump instead of going to those who desperately need it.
To inquire about how to help, message Raymond Klein, Executive Director of Love INC at raymond@loveinccville.org .
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Thank You For Your Continued Support to Loaves and Fishes
With your help, Loaves & Fishes is providing a week's worth of groceries (at least 100 lbs. per household), including milk, eggs, meat, and fresh fruits and vegetables for more than 10,000 people a month in 2024. That's an average of 690 people in 175 households each day, with 35% of our visitors coming for food two times each month. THANK YOU for helping us help so many!
There are a few new ways to support the pantry.
- NEW LOAVES & FISHES MERCHANDISE makes it easy to show your support and meaningful and unique holiday gifts! Visit our new online store: https://cvillefoodpantry.myshopify.com/.
- Loaves & Fishes also is a featured beneficiary of the Target Circle Community Giving program through the end of December. When you shop at Target using your Target Circle account, you earn “votes” that you can then cast for Loaves & Fishes!
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Monday Grad Chats
Mondays from 12-1pm
Are you looking for a space to connect with other graduate students who are a part of UVA's Progressive Christian Community?
Join us every Monday starting September 2nd from noon to 1pm for a free lunch at Wesley at UVA and a discussion on a topic of interest.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
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Adult Fellowship Group
Sundays following Worship in Room 208
The Adult Fellowship Class has begun a new study of John Newel’s book, “Christ of the Celts”.
This study will explore some of the teachings of ancient Christianity. Celtic Christianity, which is still practiced today, is more about love and forgiveness than about judgement and doctrine.
All are welcome! Contact Pat Grahm at Annew41@outlook.com for more information. |
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Young Adults & Parenting Groups
The Young Adults & Parenting Groups are now merging together and is open to anyone who considers themselves a young adult, with or without children.
Join them throughout the Advent Season each Sunday at 11:30 in the youth room.
Contact: Patricia Hott, patriciahott13@gmail.com for more details |
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Men’s Bible Study
Tuesdays at 8:00 am
The Tuesday Morning Men’s Study will be studying the N.T. Wright thoughts on the book of Matthew.
His thoughtful insights will bring contemporary application of Scripture to life. All are invited.
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Faith Seekers Class
Sundays 8:45 am
Our Advent Study is Will Willimon’s "Heaven and Earth” This study will introduce you to the God who brought heaven to earth and that changed everything!
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Faith Explorers
Sundays at 11:15 am in Room 308
Starting on October 20, Faith Explorers will begin a new study of John Newel’s book, “Christ of the Celts”. This study will explore some of the teachings of ancient Christianity, prior to the establishment of Christianity as the religion of the Roman empire and subsequent doctrinal practices. Celtic Christianity, which is still practiced today, is more about love and forgiveness than about judgement and doctrine. All are welcome to join with us as we prepare to celebrate once again the coming of Christ.
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Interested in Reading?
Pastor Alex's book,
A Space for Peace in the Holy Land: Listening to Modern Israel and Palestine, can be purchased as an e-book on Amazon for $4.99.
If you are not a Kindle reader, simply purchase the book as if you were (so that the publisher will be paid) and we will print a physical copy for you here in the church office.
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UVA Learning Programs
UVA's Division for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is offering a series of online learning programs on topics such as Microagression, Introduction to DEI, Introduction to Implicit Bias, Introduction to Difficult Dialogues, Introduction to Equity, and more!
These are great opportunities to engage with our community and educate ourselves on issues of inequality. Click here to learn more about their offerings and to register. |
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Caring Writers
The Caring Writers are a group who enjoy sending cards and letters to those who are homebound, feel isolated, or just need to know that someone cares. The commitment is to send a card or letter to two recipients per month.
If you are interested in becoming a Caring Writer, please contact George Batten or Maurya Batten. You can also contact either of them if you know of someone who would enjoy being on the recipient list. |
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Music Ministries
Our Music Ministry includes choirs, bands, instrumental ensembles, and soloists of both traditional and contemporary sounds. There is no shortage of ways to praise God through music, and everyone is invited to explore the gift of music, even if you are just singing along in the congregation!
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Enjoying the food and fellowship at Portico Café after worship?
Thanks to those who recently gave monetary contributions for Portico Cafe - we have enough funds for coffee and creamer for the next couple of months, so you won't see the donation jar any time soon!
We will continue to host Portico Cafe outdoors as long as the temperature is above 50 degrees and not raining. Otherwise, it will be held in the Gathering Space.
Email Lisa Hanrahan if you want to sign up to bring treats. A sign up sheet is also available by the coffee area. The success of Portico Café depends on the generosity of church members to help or contribute food! |
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Rainy Day Blues?
“Love the City” umbrellas will be left at the Front and Welcome Center entrances for all to borrow and then return on rainy days!
If you would like to purchase an umbrella to support our Nurture Ministries and our CFUMC Vision of
“Love the City," they are $20. Put “umbrella” in the memo line of your check. |
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The Quiet Center
Sundays at 11:15 in the Chapel
The Quiet Center is an after-church gathering of, and for, anyone who wants to know more about grief’s journey. The sessions are “stand alone,” to join anytime and as often as you wish, to explore the many faces of grief and to share with each other our time, our experiences, our presence and our prayers.
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Congregational Prayer Time
Now Tuesdays at 12:00 pm on Zoom
Meeting ID: 882 7977 8844
Passcode: 968327
If you are interested in praying for our church and community, be in touch with Carolyn McGee for the link. |
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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 CFUMC. |
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Prayer Quilt Ministry
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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