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Realm
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.
- Open the app/browser page
- At the bottom, you will see ‘Send a one-time code to login’
- Click ‘Register/Update Mobile Number’ then ‘continue’
- Enter your email and password
- Enter your Country Code (USA) and phone number
- 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!
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April One Thing Ministry: Dr. Denise Young
Dr. Young gives medical care to under served new mothers and families. Last year your donations supported more than 80 families meeting basic needs. The most requested items are: Diapers (sizes NB-3), Wipes, and gently used baby items including clothing.
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RECYCLE!! We all know that we aren't supposed to throw batteries in the trash, but what should we do with them? Many places, like Batteries + and Best Buy, will only take rechargeable batteries but Staples will recycle regular ones for free.
Control Alt Recycle in Cville will take computers, old hard drives, Garmin GPS, and things like copiers for free. For a fee, they will take your flat screen TVs.
Ridwell and Terracycle charge a fee but you can mail in wrappers and other plastics that are hard to recycle.
We are Caring for God's Creation in any way we can!
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An Earth Day letter from Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson:
Earth Day 2026 Letter
“The bow will be in the clouds, and upon seeing it I will remember
the enduring covenant between God and every living being of all
the earth’s creatures.” (Genesis 9:16)
Read the entire letter.
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Raising Courageous Children in an Anxious World
Thursday, April 23 from 6-7:15pm
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.
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Rooting for the Saints? Get Your Tickets!
Thursday, April 23rd at 7pm
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.
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RISE Against Hunger
Saturday, April 25th
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!
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One Voice, 50 Years of Praise: Virginia Baptist Women's Chorale Concert
Saturday, April 25th at 5pm
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.
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Soup, Songs & Solidarity
Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 5-7pm
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.
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Moral Mondays in Charlottesville
Every Monday from 12:30-1pm
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.
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