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Midweek Update: June 25, 2025 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
In May, 2011 “The Prodigal Son” stained glass memorial window which is now part of the church Welcome Center was dedicated. Commissioned by Bill Dorsey, in memory of he daughter, it was designed and created by CFUMC member, Mark. S. Chapman, owner of Art Glass Windows. Mark also created the backdrop for our dramatic presentation of “The Last Supper".
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: https://www.cvillefirstumc.org/hiking-worship-in-the-wild
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Please Pray for Our ASP Team
Please pray for our ASP Team who are currently in Wise County, VA.
For a list of names to pray for, contact connect@cvillefirstumc.org or pick up the list in the art gallery on Sunday. Thank you for your cards, prayers, and financial gifts for our Summer Youth Mission Trip.
Please save the date: Sunday, June 29th. We will welcome them back during our 10 am worship service to hear a presentation about their trip and celebrate their return.
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The One Thing Ministry for June will benefit our very own Vacation Bible School! Take a tab off of the bulletin board in the Welcome Center and go shopping! Want us to do the shopping for you? Simply go on REALM and make your donation there or put VBS in the memo line of your check. Thank you in advance!
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SUMMER BREAK IS HERE! Don’t forget about 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.
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New or Returning College Students
If you are a college student, or have a college student in your family, who would enjoy receiving encouragement from the church while away at school, please let us know. The Caring Letter Writers of Charlottesville First Church send monthly notes to our college students with words of support to uplift them while away from home from September through May. Please contact George Batten, Maurya Batten, or Lara Upton to include your college student in this ministry.
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Taco Church
Thursdays starting June 26th at 6pm
Join Pastor Alex at Brazos Tacos at IX Park each Thursday to have tacos, discuss poetry and build community.
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Habitat for Humanity Build Opportunity
Saturday, June 28th from 7:45am-3:30pm
Our next Habitat for Humanity build opportunity is Friday, June 28th. We start building in Southwood Village at 7:45am, break fro lunch around 11:30am and end at 3:30pm.
To volunteer, register or signup here.
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SAVE THE DATE!
September 27, 2025
Save your gently used rummage sale treasures! Items will be collected the week before. (Please no books or clothing!) All proceeds will benefit Loaves and Fishes, our local food pantry.
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SAVE THE DATE! Let's Travel Together!
October 29-30, 2025
We are headed to Lancaster, PA to the Sight and Sound Theatre to see NOAH!
The trip price includes the motorcoach transportation, overnight accommodations at TRU by Hilton, breakfast, reserve seating tickets to the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre presenting “A Chorus Line”, reserve seating tickets to “NOAH" and all tips (bus driver) and taxes.
Register for the trip here.
Contact Carolyn for more:
carolynmcgee@cvillefirstumc.org
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College-Aged & Young Adult
Summer Socials
July 16th, July 24th & August 7th
Join our College-Age group "Summer Socials” at Charlottesville First UMC for a game night on Wednesday, July 16th from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm! Dessert and beverages will be provided! You don't have to be in college and you can decide if this age range fits you. We are a group of 18 and up 20 somethings who meet up and connect over the summer. Hope to see you there!
Stay tuned for more info on the upcoming Summer Socials.
For more information contact: connect@cvillefirstumc.org or mariaplantz@cvillefirstumc.org
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Registration Now Open:
Vacation Bible School
July 21-25, 2025
"Trusting Jesus in a Wild World!"
We have our dates, our teaching materials, and our Jesus. Now all we need is our volunteers and kiddos! Attached is a promotional flier to get the word out. Please send those volunteers and kids our way.
Looking forward to a wild time!
You can now register here!
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