If you cannot access your Realm account and need to change your password, please send an email to Dana Palmer at financialsect@cvillefirstumc.org.  You can still use the automated  password change request through Realm, but alternately Dana can send you the information.

 

Once you know your password, you can set up your account for text sign-in!   Signing in by text involves sending a unique code to your registered mobile number. You must register your number ONCE to link it with your account’s email address. After registration, you can quickly signin using a code sent via text to your phone or tablet.

1. Open the app/browser page
2. At the bottom, you will see ‘Send a one-time code to login’
3. Click ‘Register/Update Mobile Number’ then ‘continue’
4. Enter your email and password
5. Enter your Country Code (USA) and phone number
6. Enter the code that is sent to you and click ‘verify’ and ‘continue’

You can now login using a text code rather than your password!

 

 

Thank you Sarah Laine , in your work as our Facilities Administrator, for all you have done for CFUMC! Your professional attention to our church and grounds has been so appreciated and you WILL be missed! 

 

Free Speech Wall on the Downtown Mall, 605 E. Main St.

The Charlottesville Clergy Collective continues to hold vigil each week for those impacted by Policy Violence: direct ICE raids against our neighbors as well as the sometimes quiet violence that occurs due to cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, health care and housing assistance.

 

Join us for a fun 3-mile hike around Emmet St. in Charlottesville to celebrate Earth Day!

 

We’ll start with an optional early lunch at the original Bodo’s location at 12 noon, or you can meet up in the parking lot behind the English Inn (2000 Morton Dr.) for the 1 pm hike.

 

The trail will take us from the tall trees and frisbee golf course along Meadow Creek across 29 to the Rivanna Trail System behind North Grounds. Just a heads-up, there will be some hills and uneven footing, including a stream crossing (with very large stones to help you out!). 

 

You’re invited to be part of something meaningful! Whether you're a seasoned builder or it's your very first time picking up a hammer, we welcome you to join us for our next monthly Habitat for Humanity build day. No special skills are needed—just a willing spirit and a heart for helping others.

 

We’ll work together, learn from each other, and have a great time building hope and community.

 

 

Aldersgate United Methodist Church will kindly provide pizza for lunch.

 

If you'd like to bring a dessert to share, please contact Greg Brown 434-327-8763 (call/text) gabrown2926@outlook.com or Susan Pott 434-996-1395 janith.pott@gmail.com

 

Volunteering is even better with company. Feel free to invite a friend to come along and experience the joy of building together.

 

A Special Charge Conference of Charlottesville First United Methodist Church has been authorized and called for Monday, April 20 at 7:00 PM, via Zoom.

 

The purpose of this meeting is to act on a single item of business: approval of the incorporation of Charlottesville First UMC as a Virginia non-stock corporation, a step recommended by the Bishop and Cabinet for all unincorporated United Methodist congregations in Virginia.

 

Rev. Alex Joyner has been authorized by the District Superintendent to preside at this Charge Conference in accordance with The Book of Discipline (¶246.4,5).

All members of the Charge Conference (elected officers and retired clergy) are encouraged to attend.

 

The regular Church Council zoom link will be used: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81223417540?pwd=NW9OUU1PSHVpUVBUTWRSQ1RhTDJtUT09

Meeting ID: 812 2341 7540

Passcode: 777306

 

Questions? Contact the church office.

Next month’s Friendship Lunch on Tuesday, April 21, at 12:30 PM at Aldersgate UMC, 1500 Rio Rd E, will feature Rev. Chris Allen from United Methodist Development (UMDEVCO).

Rev. Allen will offer an inspirational and informational talk on personal finances, and will stay afterward to speak with anyone interested in learning more about Planned Giving, Investing, and the work of UMDEVCO.
Lunch is catered by Wood Grill Buffet. A contribution of $12.50 per person is appreciated — just place it in the envelope you’ll find on the table.

If you plan to attend, please let us know by Tuesday, April 14, so we can give an accurate headcount for the food order. You can RSVP to office@cvillefirstumc.org.

On Thursday, April 23rd at 7 PM, three of our own will represent Charlottesville First UMC at Wordplay, the annual spelling bee fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle. Pastor Alex, Dubie Dubendorfer, and Alyssa Marlowe will compete as the Saints of Charlottesville First at the Paramount Theater — and they need your cheers!

 

A limited number of audience tickets are available for just $10. Come out to support our team  and a great cause that helps our neighbors build life-changing literacy skills.

 

For tickets, contact office@cvillefirstumc.org.

Pastor Alex will join other area religious leaders for a roundtable on Faith Communities & Civic Flourishing during the upcoming Tom Tom Festival.

 

This roundtable explores the role and relevance of faith communities in fostering civic flourishing today. Participants will reflect on how congregations and faith-based organizations contribute to community well-being, support those in need, and help cultivate shared values in an increasingly diverse and complex society.

 

The conversation invites leaders and participants to consider how faith traditions—across denominations and beliefs—continue to shape public life and what role they can play in building stronger, more connected communities in the years ahead. Festival tickets are required.

The panel will be talking about the rising prevalence of anxiety, particularly focusing on younger children, and offering some tools for families to counteract these trends. It will be information coming from the Waldorf approach to education, but shared in a way that is accessible at home.

It is free admission, however we are requesting advance registration online at cwaldorf.org/tomtom.

Help up package 20,000 meals to fight global hunger! Scan the QR code in the bulletin or click the link below to sign up.

 

Please plan to arrive around 8:30am to help unload the truck and set up. We will begin packing at 10am. 

Sign up here!

Join the Virginia Baptist Women's Chorale in celebration of 50 years of Praise. The concert will be held at Belmont Baptist Church at 830 Monticello Avenue. The mother of Jon Buckner, a member of our AV Staff, was a founding member of this group.

Join us for our 2nd annual Soup, Songs & Solidarity Celebration. Enjoy an evening of homemade soups, fresh bread, desserts, live music from The Lua Project and powerful stories - all in support of Sin Barreras!

 

This event isn't all about fundraising - it's about bringing Charlottesville together, creating change and celebarting our shared humanity.

 

Tickets are available here.