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Midweek Update
January 8, 2025 |
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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. |
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January Habitat for Humanity
Build Day
Friday, January 10th from 8:45am-3:30pm
Join the congregation from Aldersgate on January 10th for the monthly Habitat for Humanity Build Day.
Please use this link to sign up to volunteer.
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January One Thing Ministry
Our January ONE THING MINISTRY will help us to prepare for our February PACEM, where we will provide “a pillow for every head” during the cold, winter nights.
Thank you in advance for the donation of any of the following items or you can support this ministry through REALM.
Breakfast To-Go Items
• Soft chew breakfast bars like Nutri Grain bars and chewy granola bars.
NOT crunchy
• Orange or Apple juice, individual servings. NOT fruit punch or Kool-Aid
type drinks
• Fruit Cups – mandarin oranges, mixed fruit, pears, etc.
• Peanut Butter – individual servings
After Dinner Snacks
• Cereal Bars, granola bars
• Individual serving bags of Cheez-its, pretzels, crackers, chips, etc.
Personal Hygiene
• Travel size deodorant, toothpaste & lotion
Questions? Contact Carolyn McGee carolynmcgee@cvillefirstumc.org
or Jon Scheumann at jonscheumann@gmail.com
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Alzheimer's Association Luncheon
Sunday, January 19th following Worship
The Justice and Inclusion Ministry team invites you to lunch. There will be a presenation from the Alzheimer's Association and facilitated table conversations.
Lunch will be a chili cookoff! Please sign up here if you'd like to bring food, the church will provide chili toppings and drinks.
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First Hike of the Year!
Wednesday, January 22nd at 1pm
The hiking group's first hike of the year will be John Warner Parkway. Please at the lot by the rescue squad. This hike is 2.5 miles round trip, and it is paved.
Looking forward to starting the year with you!
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Save the Date: Women's Retreat
Saturday, March 8th from 8:30am to 3:30pm
Who am I? Who is God?
Aldersgate UMC and CFUMC will host a women's retreat on March 8th. Open to all women. Attendance is $25 - scholarships will be available. To sign up and for more information please contact Carolyn McGee.
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Kids and Youth Connect at CFUMC |
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Cville Youth Collective
Sunday, January 12th from 5-6:30pm
Aldersgate UMC will host the next C'Ville Youth Collective on Sunday, January 12th, from 5:00-6:30 pm.
We'll meet downstairs in the Gathering Place, starting with "Breakfast for Dinner." Our theme for the night will be "What's up with the Bible." We'll explore behind-the-scenes mysteries, fun facts, famous people, and more through skits and games. They'll be something for everyone!
Mark your calendar now. Save the Date. Invite your friends.
connect@cvillefirstumc.org
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Last Sunday Youth Lunch
Sunday, January 26th from 11:30am-1pm
Walk to Christian's Pizza with the youth after worship!
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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 use this link to sign up 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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Hinton Avenue Clothing Closet
The Hinton Avenue Clothing Close is able to take donations again. They reopened for the New Year on January 7th.
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
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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. Thank you for all of your support in 2024!
In just the first three weeks of December, we were able to reach:
- 2,470 total households
- That is an average of 205 households/807 people receiving groceries on each of the 12 distribution days in December.
- 9,687 individuals:
- 36% aged 0-18; 53% aged 19-59; 11% aged 60+
- Roughly 9% of households last month were first-time visitors, and approximately 26% of our clients visited us twice in the month.
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Women at the Well
Thursdays from 9:30am to 11am
Women at the Well will be studying Adam Hamilton’s new book, just released, called “The Message of Jesus” We will explore six of the most important themes in Jesus's teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today.
Join us on Thursday mornings 9:30am - 11 for good study, great discussion and wonderful fellowship!
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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 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
Study with us as we begin Tim Keller’s “Generous Justice”. He explores how the Bible is a fundamental source for promoting justice and compassion for those in need. Join us on Sunday mornings to delve into the thought of justice empowered by grace.
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Faith Explorers
Sundays at 11:15 am in Room 308
Faith Explorers will begin a study of Brian McLaren’s new book, “Life After Doom” on Sunday January 12, 2025.
McLaren is an author, activist, public theologian, former pastor (24 years) and English professor who writes about the intersection of religious faith and secular culture. In this new book he describes the failure of religious and political leaders to address ecological overshoot, economic injustice, and the increasing possibility of civilizational collapse. He also explores the complexity of hope, grief and new ways of thinking, becoming and belonging in these turbulent times. All are welcome to join us in this enlightening study.
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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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