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Midweek Update: April 30, 2025 |
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Pastor Alex walks us through some of the events that have happened at CFUMC over the past few weeks.
Please note - our parking lot has limited spaces! If you are able, please consider using other parking options on Sunday mornings to allow for those who need the accessibility to our building. |
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Our Preschool is looking for help! Beginning next year, FUMP is looking for a 3-5 day assistant from 8:30am-12:30pm. Please contact Kristen Breslin if interested!
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The One Thing Ministry for the month of May will be assembling Hygiene kits for the Virginia UMC Conference Program to help those affected by natural disasters (and we’ve had plenty of those recently!)
Please bring in your items ASAP so they can be assembled and delivered on time! Read the list carefully and please no used items.
Hygiene Kit
Value: $12.00 per kit
Hygiene Kit Materials
• One hand towel (15 x 25 –17 x 27 inches) -
No kitchen, cleaning, or microfiber towels
• One washcloth -
No kitchen, cleaning, or microfiber towels
• One comb -
Must be sturdy with at least 4-7 inches of teeth, No pocket combs or picks. Rattail and combs without handles are acceptable but must have at least 4-7 inches of
teeth.
• One toenail or fingernail clipper -
No emery boards or metal nail files
• Bath-size soap (3 oz. bar or larger) -
No Ivory or Jergen’s soap. Do not remove from packaging.
• One adult toothbrush -
Do not remove from packaging. Personal advertising not acceptable.
• 10 adhesive bandages (¾ by 3 inches).
Common household bandages acceptable.
• One one-gallon size re-sealable bag
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THE TASSELL SCHOLARSHIP was established in memory of Patrick Wayne Tassell and is awarded to high school seniors who are members of Charlottesville First UMC and have demonstrated leadership and achievement in Scouts BSA, Girl Scouts, Venturing (BSA), Exploring (BSA), Sea Scouts (BSA), or Camp Fire.
Scholarship awards, between $1,000 and $2,000, are paid directly to the institution that the awardee will be attending in the coming academic year. Further information and the application form are available from Hu Shaffer, Charlottesville First UMC Scouting Coordinator.
Applications must be returned to Hu Shaffer or the church office not later than May 31, 2025, to be considered.
Download the application here.
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Did you know? A brief history of First United Methodist Preschool.
The idea that First United Methodist Church should provide a week day preschool program was the goal of Shelby McAden, the wife of Rev. Robert McAden and another church member, Peggy Lassiter in the early 1980s. A small preschool was using one room in the church at the time, but it had no connection with the church. Shelby and Peggy saw a mission for the church to provide a quality preschool program that could offer scholarships to approximately six children from less privileged families and give them a solid foundation on which to begin their public school education.
They hired Marilyn Comfort, who had just completed her doctorate in Early Childhood Education at The University of Virginia, to develop the program and serve as the director and teacher of the four year old class. Pam VanDerbeek was hired to teach the two year old and three year old classes. The High Scope Curriculum, a developmental program based on the learning theory of Swiss psychologist, Jean Piaget and supported by research showing positive results for these targeted children, was chosen as the curriculum. Members of the congregation not only made donations towards the scholarships, but also assisted the teachers in transporting the children who had no other means of getting to and from preschool.
In 1984, FUMP opened its doors to the community. Many changes have taken place over the forty years that FUMP has been in existence. Perhaps one of the most significant is that in 1995 the Charlottesville Public Schools began offering preschool for three and four year olds and Albemarle County Public Schools for only four year olds from families who qualified. However, just as there is a lack of affordable housing today, there is also a lack of affordable preschool for families caught between qualifying for public preschool and being able to afford private preschool. FUMP’s current mission is to provide scholarships for these families and to continue to provide an affordable, quality preschool program for the community at large. |
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Inclusion Task Force Meeting
Wednesday, April 30th at 7pm
Are you passionate about providing inclusive spaces in our church and community? Join the next Inclusion Task Force Meeting on Zoom next Wednesday.
Contact connect@cvillefirstumc.org for the Zoom link.
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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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Faith Seekers Class is studying
“The Anxiety Opportunity”
by Curtis Chang
May 4, 2025 at 8:45am
The Faith Seekers Class meeting in room 208 at 8:45am on Sundays is studying “The Anxiety Opportunity” by Curtis Chang.
If you sometimes feel stuck in a never-ending war with anxiety, why not start to see it as a profound new way to relate to Jesus and those we love? Find out how to use anxiety as an opportunity to discover your best self in Christ. All are welcome!
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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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Habitat For Humanity Build Opportunity
Friday, May 9th
Friday May 9, 2025 if you feel called to help build homes, please sign up: Habitat Volunteerhub.
If this is your first time you will need to create an account.
No special skills needed to volunteer.Workday starts at 8:45 am, lunch at 12:00, and we end at 3:30 pm (6.75 hours).Come join us and consider inviting a friend!
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Spring Creek Walk
Wednesday, May 14 at 10:00am
Our next hike will take place in Spring Creek in Zion's Crossroads.
Directions: Take 64 east to exit 136. Bear to the left as you come off exit. Go through all the traffic lights for a mile and the entrance to SC Community will be on your left, across from apartment buildings. Turn left into main entrance and pull up to Guard Building.
Tell the guard that you are going to the Sports Club to meet with group from CFUMC walking group. Vicki is going to alert the guards so they will be prepared.
Take the 2nd exit in the circle and then the 3rd right hand turn .Go straight thru the stop sign and the Sports Club will be straight ahead. Parking is ample. Bathrooms are available.
Our walk will be 2.5-3 miles on the paved walking trail. We will be viewing two historic cemeteries and the golf course. There are benches along the way for anyone who would like to take a break. It is mostly flat.
We will walk back to Joan’s house for brownies, cookies, lemonade and water. Bathrooms will be available. No rush to leave! Walk back to cars is very short!
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Bible 001: A Beginner's Bible Study
Starting Sunday, May 18th after Worship
Starting Sunday, May 18, join Rev. John Conway for a 4 week Beginners’ Bible study. This class is designed for those who want to get a basic understanding of what the Bible is and how to study it and apply what it says. This class is designed for those who have no or very little experience with the Bible, but are curious to learn more. All of the sessions will be approximately one hour long and will begin after Sunday service at 11:30 am in the Chapel.
Contact johnconway@vaumc.org or carolynmcgee@cvillefirstumc.org for more info.
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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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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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