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Midweek Update: August 13, 2025 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
In August, 1947, a church parsonage to house our church pastor and their family, was purchased. The property, located on Evergreen Avenue cost $12,000. At age 64 it was in need of extensive renovation and the decision to sell the property was made by members at a called Charge Conference in March of 2004. It was sold in August, 2004 for $450,000. Rather than purchase a replacement the Charge Conference decided to provide a housing fund for the pastor with funds invested from the sale.
We’re excited to announce that we will be celebrating the 100 year birthday of Charlottesville UMC and our 2025 Consecration Sunday on the same day in early November!
We are collecting stories to share around these celebrations. Do you have a story to share? Contact Rex at rexhickman@comcast.net or Carolyn at carolynmcgee@cvillefirstumc.org. Thank you!!
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Traveling Tiny Jesus
Pick up a tiny Jesus or two today on your way out of worship and take Him with you as you travel through life! If you go on vacation, place Him in your photo! Let us see the places you visit! (Truthfully, don’t we always want to have Jesus by our side?)
Share your photos with Carolyn and we will share them here!
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Wild Church
Are you seeking a welcoming community to connect with in nature?
Join us on the Sacred Way, where we come together to worship and celebrate the Divine amidst the beauty of the outdoors. We meet outside several times a month to hike together.
Each gathering begins with a brief reflection and prayer before we embark on our holy hikes. All ages are invited to participate.
To stay updated on our Sacred Way, Wild Church offerings, click here.
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IMPACT Welcomes New Organizer - Will Christians
We're excited to announce that the Rev. Will Christians will be starting as IMPACT's new associate organizer this month, and that he will be working with our congregation!
Rev. Christians is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and has previously served churches in Alabama, Tennessee, and Michigan. His family recently relocated to Charlottesville following his wife's call to serve as Senior Pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
He is excited to call Charlottesville home and looks forward to building powerful relationships for the pursuit of justice in our community. As part of starting his role with IMPACT, Rev. Christians will be reaching out to many of you to find time to meet so that he can get to know our congregation better, we encourage you to meet with him.
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Needed! Gently used infant clothes, sizes newborn to 2 years. Church member, Dr. Denise Young would like to offer these items to underserved Moms and their new babies! This is an on-going need so bring the items in whenever you can and we will be sure to deliver them!
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Transit Study Gift Card: looking for volunteers to participate in virtual focus groups to share perspectives on public transit - covering topics such as perceptions, barriers, needs, and recurring themes. Participants will get a $25 Food Lion Gift Card. If interested learning more, email: info@path.org
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Charlottesville First is continuing in a discernment process about becoming a Reconciling Church as our next step in growing as an inclusive church. We are moving toward three Sundays of voting beginning August 17 and continuing through August 31. If you have questions or want to continue the discussion, you can follow up by:
1) visiting the Reconciling Ministries table in the art gallery,
2) watching the video from our June 22 service on the church YouTube channel with guest preacher Rev. Emily Bagwell,
3) talking to Pastor Alex, Pastor John, or one of our Inclusion Team members.
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The One Thing Ministry for the month of August will be collecting snacks for The Trailhead Learning Community. This therapeutic separate day school serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade whose emotional and behavioral needs require smaller classes, increased teacher to student ratio, and counseling services. Thanks in advance for your generosity.
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Join the Southwood Outreach Team
Are you passionate about building community and making a difference? CFUMC, in collaboration with local UMC churches and the Three-Notch’d District, is exploring new ministry opportunities in the growing Southwood neighborhood.
We’re looking for visionary, action-oriented individuals to help shape this exciting outreach effort—people ready to form meaningful relationships, listen deeply, and grow our congregation’s presence and impact in Southwood.
Ready to learn more or get involved? Contact Pastor Alex at alexjoyner@cvillefirstumc.org.
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Hymns & Pints
Wednesday, August 13th at 7pm
Come join the impromptu sing-along at Random Row in Charlottesville, Wednesday, August 13 at 7 PM. Cosponsored with Wesley Memorial UMC.
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New Study
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
On August 24th, the Adult Fellowship Group will begin the study of “
Half Truths” by Adam Hamilton. This book and DVD will explore popular sayings that sound Christian, like something you might find in the Bible, yet they miss the point in important ways.
Please join our group and Adam Hamilton in a search for the whole truth by comparing some common Christian sayings with the wisdom found in Scripture. We invite you to join with us after worship at 11:30 in room 208. For further details, please contact Hu Shaffer <huberts@aol.com>.
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SAVE THE DATE!
September 27, 2025
The Rummage Sale is happening on Saturday, September 27, from 8:30-1:00. We will be accepting your gently used, good condition items (no clothing, books, or artwork) the week before the sale, and details will be forthcoming soon. All proceeds will benefit Loaves & Fishes Food Bank.
For more information, contact Cindy Poots Remington (mspoots@gmail.com) or Marilyn Basham (mvbasham@mail.com). We will also be looking for volunteers to help with the event.
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