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Pastor Alex on Vacation
Pastor Alex will be away on vacation from Friday, June 26 through Wednesday, July 8.. While he's out, we're in good hands:
- Sunday, June 28 — Rev. Harry Kennon will be preaching, with Rev. Jair Serrano joining us to share about the new Southwood Mission.
- Sunday, July 5 — Rev. John Conway will be preaching.
For any emergency pastoral needs during this time, please contact Rev. John Conway.
Pastor Alex looks forward to sharing lots of road trip stories when he returns!
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CFUMC donated 45 hygiene kits and 49 feminine hygiene kits to the Annual Conference UMCOR initiative. Here are the totals reported at Conference:
14,483 Hygiene kits
1,332 Cleaning buckets
1,163 Feminine hygiene kits
Valued at $301,000
Thanks to all who gave monetarily or donated items physically to the project.
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June One Thing Ministry: VBS Supplies Needed
Vacation Bible School is approaching quickly, and our One Thing Ministry is collecting supplies! Please check the bulletin board in the Welcome Center to pick up a supply slip listing the needed items. Kindly return all donations to the church by Sunday, July 7.
If you have any questions, contact CJ McCrary at CJMcCrary@cvillefirstumc.org. Thank you!
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Young Adults Class- Youth Room (3rd Floor)
The Young Adult's Class meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of this month. Childcare is provided!
Contact: Patricia Hott, patriciahott13@gmail.com for more details.
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Volunteers Needed: Bread and Blessings Ministry
Help us share love and nourishment with our neighbors! The Bread and Blessings Ministry is looking for volunteers to help prepare meals on Mondays at Charlottesville First UMC.
Flexible scheduling: Sign up for one or more shifts, or join us just as a one-time volunteer. No experience needed: Chris Roehl will be on-site during your shift to guide and instruct you.
Get in touch: Contact Chris Roehl at catcar24@yahoo.com with questions or to sign up.
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Charlottesville Opera has been housed again at CFUMC this summer and as a thank you, they would like to offer complimentary tickets to this coming weekend’s line up of performances of Cinderella!
The shows are Friday 6/26 at 7pm, Saturday 6/27 at 2pm, and Sunday 6/28 at 2pm. Simply call the Paramount Box Office and tell them you are Charlottesville First United Methodist Church members and request the number of tickets for the desired date. You can then pick them up one hour prior to the performance. Enjoy!
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Softball This Friday
Friday, June 26 at 8pm and 9pm
Join the softball team this Friday for a double header at Macintire Park.
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Serrano Family Moving Day Hangout
Saturday, June 27
Exciting things are happening as we prepare to welcome Rev. Jair Serrano and his family to the CVille area. Here are two fun ways to hang out and connect:
Time: Choose from convenient 2-hour slots—drop in whenever you can!
Food: Free pizza for lunch.
Link: Reserve your spot to help with the move here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FAEAD2BA3FEC70-64509655-serrano
For moving day inquiries, contact: jairserrano@vaumc.org. Everyone is welcome; if spots fill up, let us know if you'd like to attend.
Welcome Wagon Meals for the Serrano Family
Join our meal rotation to support the family as they unpack.
Contact: connect@cvillefirstumc.org if you'd like to provide a meal during their transition.
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Moral Mondays in Charlottesville
Every Monday from 12:30-1pm
Free Speech Wall on the Downtown Mall, 605 E. Main St.
The Charlottesville Clergy Collective continues to hold vigil each week for those impacted by Policy Violence: direct ICE raids against our neighbors as well as the sometimes quiet violence that occurs due to cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, health care and housing assistance.
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Sacred Way: Wild Church
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Join us on Wednesday, July 15, at 6:30 PM for a sunset walk at Riverview Park (1909 Chesapeake St). We will walk a flat, paved portion of the Rivanna Trail.
This out-and-back trail lets you decide your own pace and distance as we connect with the Divine in creation and community.
All ages are welcome. Invite your friends to share in this easy, accessible evening stroll. Afterward, we will gather for ice cream and fellowship at SugarBear Gourmet Ice Cream (1522 E High St).
For more information, contact connect@cvillefirstumc.org.
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