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Midweek Update: April 16, 2025 |
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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 events! |
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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 benefit Bread and Blessings, our Monday Lunch program for our under-served neighbors. |
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The April One Thing Ministry will benefit our very own Preschool! All month we will be celebrating the Preschool and our sweet students.
Look for items needed on the bulletin board in the Welcome Center. Take one or three (!) and bring back the items to help the teachers prepare and stock up the cupboards!
If you are feeling like you want to help in a bigger way, check out the Amazon Wishlist!
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Prayer as Living Actions
Throughout the church you will find glass receptacles with folded slips of paper that list a task for you to try during this Lenten Season. Take one (or two!) and try to achieve what is on the slip (or slips) and then when you are at church again, take a new one! |
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Holy Thursday Service & Last Supper Re-Enactment
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6pm
Our Holy Thursday service begins at 6pm in the chapel. Join us afterwards at 7pm in the sanctuary for a re-enactment drama of The Last Supper.
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Good Friday Service
Friday, April 18, 2025 at 7pm
Join us for a Service of Darkness on Good Friday, which will include a message, prayer and songs.
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Stations of the Cross Hike
Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10am
Our next hike will be the Stations of the Cross on Saturday, April 19th at 10 AM. We will meet at the church.
Our Spring Creek hike that was originally scheduled for April 8th has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 14th at 10 AM.
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Easter Sunday Sunrise Service
Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 6:15am
Join us for a sunrise service at 6:15am on Easter morning. A hot breakfast will be served in Fellowship Hall afterwards.
Our 10am service will take place at its normal time.
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Reconciling Ministry Table
Sundays through June 22nd
What does it mean to become a Reconciling Church?
Stop by our welcome table (located in the Art Gallery right outside of the Sanctuary) after our worship service to find out! Members of our congregation who are Reconciling Individuals would love to share information with you about Reconciling Ministries Network.
Every Sunday now through June 22, we will be highlighting:
- What it means to be a Reconciling Congregation.
- Steps we have taken to become a Reconciling Church.
- How YOU can become a Reconciling Individual.
- And why it matters!
We hope you will stop by and say hello :)
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Dementia Care Basics Workshop
Saturday, April 26th from 10am-12pm
Want to feel more prepared and positive when supporting friends, neighbors, or community members living with dementia? Join us for a practical, engaging training session open to all.
In this workshop you'll learn:
- A better understanding of dementia and its effects.
- Positive communication techniques that really work.
- Practical ways to respond compassionately and effectively to common dementia-related behaviors.
Children are welcome to attend with their adult.
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Bystander Training to Stop Hate-Based Harassment
Sunay, April 27th from 1:30-3pm
This free training will give you actionable skills to understand and address bias.
Open to youth, parents, and community members. Takes place at Westminster Presbyterian Church- 400 Rugby Road. See flyer for more information.
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Camp Westview Volunteer Workday
May 3, 2025
Help Westview on the James prepare for summer campers by joining our Work Day on May 3, sponsored by Duncan Memorial UMC.
Volunteers are needed for painting, tree trimming, pool repairs, and more—come ready to work and build community! We also invite individuals and churches to support these efforts through financial contributions to help cover the cost of necessary projects.
📍 Meet at the Dining Hall at 8:45 AM
🥪 Bring a bag lunch and plenty of water
📞 Questions? Contact 804-240-8772
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SAVE THE DATE! Let's Travel Together!
October 29-30, 2025
We are headed to Lancaster, PA to the Sight and Sound Theatre to see NOAH!
The trip price includes the motorcoach transportation, overnight accommodations at TRU by Hilton, breakfast, reserve seating tickets to the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre presenting “A Chorus Line”, reserve seating tickets to “NOAH" and all tips (bus driver) and taxes.
Please indicate your interest in going on this fun trip and we will send more information on pricing.
Contact Carolyn for more:
carolynmcgee@cvillefirstumc.org
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Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 20th after service
Celebrate Easter with an Easter Egg Hunt following service on Easter Sunday. We will meet across the street in Market Street Park.
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Registration Now Open:
Vacation Bible School
July 21-25, 2025
"Trusting Jesus in a Wild World!"
We have our dates, our teaching materials, and our Jesus. Now all we need is our volunteers and kiddos! Attached is a promotional flier to get the word out. Please send those volunteers and kids our way.
Looking forward to a wild time!
You can now register here!
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