The One Thing Ministry for July will benefit Pack to School! We will again provide backpacks filled with supplies to benefit local schools. Be on the lookout for more information in July for One thing Ministry. Monetary donations are always welcome (please note “Pack to School” if writing a check or giving online.) However, the goal for this year is to collect as many school supplies as possible.  Questions or would you like to help with deliveries? Email Anika Winterhoff at anikamw77@outlook.com. 

In response to the recent flooding in Texas, the VA Conference of the UMC released this message:

We know that our VAUMC members want to help however we can to assist our Texan neighbors following the recent catastrophic flooding. Rev. Bob Pihlcrantz, VAUMC Disaster Response Coordinator, is sharing ways we can assist at this time:

Do not self-deploy! This will overwhelm Texan officials who are already overwhelmed with disaster recovery efforts. We will share more information when officials have asked for Early Response Team (ERT) volunteers.

Monetary donations are needed! (see below) 

Please continue to pray for those who have lost loved ones and for all who have been impacted by the devastating disaster. 

Please contact missions@vaumc.org if you have any questions.You can donate to UMCOR's US Disaster Response through our Realm online giving site.  You can also text 'GodisGood Texas' to 73256 (REALM) to access the giving site. You may also write a check and write Texas disaster response in the memo line.

IMPACT: an organization of Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together that works to solve critical community problems.  Large numbers of organized people work together as a grassroots, direct action, multi-issue organization. About 70 of us from CFUMC attended the Nehemiah Action along with 1200+ other people to hold county and city officials accountable for their decisions.  

Our investment drive for 2025-26 has begun!

Why should you invest? Because IMPACT works. Here are some examples:

1. Region Ten’s Women’s Treatment Center can now serve 80+ women a year, with facilities that will allow children to stay with their mothers.

2. The regional jail is prevented from informing Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) of the release of non-violent undocumented offenders.

3. Staffing by UVA and Martha Jefferson increased, preventing over 1600 dental related ER visits each year.

IMPACT’s investment goal is to raise $100,000 from the many congregations involved to continue their work of social justice. There are many ways to invest. You can mail a check to 1901 Thomson Rd, Cville, 22902, or give online at impactcville.com.

Your investment helps pay for recruiting, training, and development of leaders and congregations to effectively do justice and carry out the work of IMPACT together. Please consider an investment in an amount you feel comfortable giving.

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.