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Our Southwood Ministry has been highlighted on the Virginia United Methodist Foundation's website. Here's a snippet from the article:
"Launching a new congregation is never a safe investment. It requires faith, courage and a willingness to commit resources long before the outcome is certain. Alex and the leadership of Charlottesville First chose to see beyond the risks and embrace the opportunity God had placed before them."
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The August One Thing Ministry is for Pack to School.
We will again provide backpacks filled with supplies to benefit local schools. Monetary donations are welcome, but our goal is to collect as many supplies as possible! If you have questions OR if you would like to help make backpack deliveries, please email Anika Winterhoff at anikamw77@outlook.com.
Please drop of any of these items in the Welcome Center. Thanks!
Backpacks
Ziploc-style bags (any brand, sandwich, quart or gallon size)
Tissues
Hand sanitizer
Disinfectant wipes
Glue sticks
Pencils
Erasers
Crayons
Washable markers
Dry erase markers
Composition books
Scissors
Folders
Pencil cases
Notebook paper
Highlighters
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Habitat for Humanity Build Day
Friday, August 14th from 7:45am-2:30pm
We’ll work together, learn from each other, and have a great time building hope and community. Meet at Southwood Village.
Sign Up: Habitat VolunteerHub
Note: If it’s your first time using VolunteerHub, you’ll need to create an account. This new link is set up just for our Methodist congregations
Lunch Provided by 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
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Wild Church: Next Hike
Saturday, August 15th at 10:00am
Our next Wild Church Hike will be at Biscuit Run Park on Saturday, August at 10:00am.
Parking Lot Address: Biscuit Run East Trailhead Lot, 2020 Scottsville Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Distance: ~3.5 to 4 miles (Foothills Loop)
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (Rolling landscape through deep forests and meadows)
Notes: This main eastern parking lot features 75 spaces, trail maps, and public restrooms.
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The Children's Ministry Lab
Saturday, August 15th from 10am-3:30pm
You don't want to miss this one-day workshop designed to help envision and execute truly innovative and transformative children’s ministries!
Led by Ministry Incubators’ Kat Bair*, the grant writer and project manager of our conference’s Hatching Faith Cohorts project, this highly interactive workshop will be built on design thinking, community development, and discipleship principles that are nationally tested and informed by Kat’s deep engagement with our specific context.
You can expect table-based collaboration, innovative games and activities, deep theological reflection, actionable practical tools, and a whole lot of fun!
All interested clergy and laity are invited to attend.
This event will take place at Discovery UMC, 13000 Gayton Rd., Richmond (in the Short Pump area)
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New District Superintendent Meeting at Aldersgate
Monday, August 31st at 7:00pm
Rev. Grace Han invites you to be a part of her onboarding. She writes:
I also want to invite you to be a part of my On-Boarding as I begin my appointment as the District Superintendent. On-Boarding is a unique opportunity for lay and clergy leaders and the DS to learn about each other, discuss hopes and dreams for the district, share concerns, and identify areas for future focus. These sessions will be led by certified facilitator Rev. Kathleen Overby Webster. Please sign-up as you are able and I hope you will be able to join us!
Please use this sign up to let us know you plan to attend: https://www.cognitoforms.com/VAUMC/ThreeNotchdOnBoarding
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Save the Date: Potluck and Talent/No Talent Show
Sunday, September 13th after Worship
Mark your calendars and start practicing your talents!
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Save the Date: Picnic and Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 11th at 4pm
Save the date for the annual Blessing of the Animals!
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