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The new gallery exhibition,
Panorami Italiani, features panoramic photos of Italian landscapes by our own Fred Schneider, from a recent trip to Sicily, Naples and the Amalfi coast. Come take a wintertime virtual visit to the warmth of the Mediterranean! |
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PACEM SIgnup
Charlottesville First United Methodist Church in partnership with PACEM will be providing winter shelter for our unhoused neighbors starting Tuesday, February 10 and running through the morning of Tuesday, February 24.
To make this happen, we need your help. The volunteer opportunities can be found in the online Signup Genius found by following this link. We ask that you sign up for several. We also ask that you share the link to this website with your friends, neighbors, mahjong group, poker buddies, hiking club, golf group, everyone. Hosting PACEM is hard work and it takes a community to make it work.
Please contact Jon Scheumann with questions and clarifications, 434 422 1749
Jonscheumann@gmail.com
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Our One Thing Ministry for the month of February is our neighbor, The Barrett Early Learning Center on Fifth Street. This sweet institution is Virginia's oldest continuously operating childcare center, founded in 1935. Listed below are some of the items needed:
- outside playballs
- garden tools for children
- extra clothes for boys and girls - 2T - 3T
- Playdoh
- kinetic sand
- big trucks for outside
- play water color paint, brushes, and paperbeads for bracelet making
- Elmer’s gluesticks
- Stickers
- Books
- towels
- coloring books
- construction paper
- wooden peg puzzles
- sensory toys
- acrylic paint and brushes
- 61 XL ink for printer (black and colors)
- Board books (ages 3-4)
- Twister Board Game/Connect 4 Board Game
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A statement from the Bishop Condemning the Violence in Minnesota.
Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ.
In recent days, events in Minnesota and beyond have caused deep grief, concern, and alarm across our connection. The use of lethal force in public spaces, the detention of naturalized citizens, members of our indigenous communities, children, documented and undocumented immigrants, and the treatment of other vulnerable persons have weighed heavily on the hearts of many in our church. These actions have unsettled communities, strained trust, and intensified fear among those already living at the margins.
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Funeral Service for Donald Allen
Friday, February 6th at 2pm
We have received news that Donald L. Allen, 98, died on January 25. Donald was a long-time member of Hinton Ave. UMC, one of our predecessor congregations. His obituary notes that he was instrumental in getting the bells for the Hinton Ave. church and served in many capacities in the church. A service for Donald will be held on Friday, February 6 at 2 PM at Hill & Wood, with visitation before the service at 1:00 P.M. Pastors Terry Easter and Spencer Black officiating.
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New Sermon Series
The Follow Up! New sermon series began last Sunday! "The Follow-Up" - a talk show where we interview people who followed Jesus. Our next guests are Martha and Mary (played by Laura Holmes and Linde Tassell). See you there.
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New Bible Study
Sunday, February 8th at 11:30am
Faith Explorers will begin the study of Richard Rohr's book, "Falling Upward -A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life" on Sunday February 8th at 11:30am in room 308.
All are invited to join with us in studying this interesting book which is available on-line and at Barnes and Noble. If you have questions please contact Bill Clarke at janebillclarke@earthlink.net or 434 989 3685.
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Magnify Choir for Palm Sunday
Tuesday, February 10th
Magnify Choir will begin rehearsals on Feb. 10 for the musical offering in worship on Palm Sunday, March 29. This is a wonderful “short-term” opportunity to sing! Rehearsals are every Tuesday evening at 6:45pm to 8pm.
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Wild Church Hike: Darden Towe
Saturday, February 14th at noon
Join us for our upcoming Sacred Way, Wild Church Hike at Darden Towe Park on Saturday, February 14th, at 12 pm. We'll meet in the parking lot near the river for a 2.5-mile walk primarily along the Rivanna River.
After the hike, an optional lunch spot will be announced later. Hope to see you there!
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Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, February 18th at noon and 7:30pm
On Ash Wednesday, we will gather toto begin the season of Lent.
At noon, join us at Market Street Park. Then at 7:30pm, we will gather with some of our PACEM guests in the chapel for an evening service.
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Resisting Racial Injustice In the Way of Jesus Conference
Saturday, February 28th
On Saturday, February 28, the Racial Justice Network (RJN) will host the Resisting Racial Injustice in the Way of Jesus Conference at Belmont UMC in Richmond.
RJN brings together people from diverse churches to build cross-racial relationships and work toward racial justice.
The keynote speaker is Rev. Ben Campbell, Episcopal priest, civil rights activist, founder of Richmond Hill, and author of
Richmond’s Unhealed History.
The conference includes three workshops on conversation, nonviolent action, and spiritual formation as resistance.
Register using the link here or in the flyer below. Questions? Email racialjnetwork@gmail.com or call804-521-1124.
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SAVE THE DATE: Women's Retreat
Saturday, March 21st from 8:30am-3pm
Note: This event will take place at Charlottesville First United Methodist Church.
Join us for the this year's Women's Retreat with others from across the Charlottesville area on Saturday, March 21 from 8:30am to 3:00pm.
The theme this year is based on Psalm 42, "Lord We Need You" and we hope this will be a time of encouragement, renewal and equipping for our days. You can plan to participate for the whole day or for just part of the day.
To learn more and to register use this link.
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SAVE THE DATE: RISE Against Hunger
Saturday, April 25th
RISE (Rise Against Hunger) is April 25.
Be on the lookout for the sign up. We come together to pack 20,000 packets of nutrition for our brothers and sisters in need!
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Save the Date: Summer Youth Mission Trip
Save the date for the Summer Youth Mission Trip—ASP 2026 with Appalachian Service Project, happening June 7–13, 2026. Register now to reserve your spot at https://forms.gle/u3qovEi5pinLH9HE8.
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