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Midweek Update: May 21, 2025 |
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SECURITY CHANGES
We’ve made some changes to make Charlottesville First UMC a safer and more welcoming place for everyone. If you’ve been in the building recently, you’ve probably noticed some of them.
- We’ve installed new keypads at each exterior door. Instead of a few common codes, we’re now giving out individual codes for those who need regular access outside of Sunday morning worship. This means we won’t have to change all the codes at once. The number of codes is limited, but if you’re one of those people who needs regular access outside of Sunday, just send an email to office@cvillefirstumc.org and ask for a code.
- Church doors are locked even on Sunday morning. Our greeters and security aide, G.L. Haney, are very helpful in welcoming people through the doors for Sunday services. If you arrive late to worship and find that no one is available at the welcome center door, just ring the bell to let someone know you’re there. Alternatively, if it is an option for you, you can come to the Jefferson St. doors where a greeter can meet you.
- We’re also implementing some new security measures for the preschool. We’ll be adding new interior doors in the hallway leading to the preschool on the first floor and at the stairway leading up from the preschool to the second floor. The keypad entrance directly to the preschool will also require a fob for entry.
- You can help by being aware when you’re in the building. Try to walk around the building with at least one other person when possible. And make sure that anyone who wants to enter the building has been identified as attending an ongoing event.
Thanks for your patience during these recent and upcoming changes. We trust they will help us keep everyone safe and sound in our building.
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Help us gather the names and info of our soon to be graduates in our CFUMC family.
Please send us the name, photos, next steps or any additional information you want to share with us about your graduates for a slideshow presentation on graduate Sunday. We would love to celebrate with you.
Already a graduate? We would also love to know what our young adults are up to. Please share your information with us to help us update our directory and connect with you while you are away or living locally.
Information needed by Sunday, June 1st.
Email info to connect@cvillefirstumc.org
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Our Next Hike
Wednesday May 21st at 1:00pm
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Rivanna River Baptism
Wednesday, May 21st at 6pm
RESCHEDULED FROM LAST WEEK - We will be holding another river baptism at Riverview Park in Charlottesville this afternoon at 6 PM.
Eden and Brad Torrence will be baptized and you’re invited to come be part of the service. Meet at the river put-in just to the far side of the playground. Everyone welcome!
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Bible 001: A Beginner's Bible Study
Starting Sunday, May 18th after Worship
Starting Sunday, May 18, join Rev. John Conway for a 4 week Beginners’ Bible study. This class is designed for those who want to get a basic understanding of what the Bible is and how to study it and apply what it says. This class is designed for those who have no or very little experience with the Bible, but are curious to learn more. All of the sessions will be approximately one hour long and will begin after Sunday service at 11:30 am in the Chapel.
Contact johnconway@vaumc.org or carolynmcgee@cvillefirstumc.org for more info.
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Reconciling Ministry Table
Sundays through June 22nd
What does it mean to become a Reconciling Church?
Stop by our welcome table (located in the Art Gallery right outside of the Sanctuary) after our worship service to find out! Members of our congregation who are Reconciling Individuals would love to share information with you about Reconciling Ministries Network.
Every Sunday now through June 22, we will be highlighting:
- What it means to be a Reconciling Congregation.
- Steps we have taken to become a Reconciling Church.
- How YOU can become a Reconciling Individual.
- And why it matters!
We hope you will stop by and say hello :)
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Reconciling Sunday
June 22, 2025
Maybe you’ve seen the Reconciling Ministries table on Sunday morning and wondered: What’s the next step in making our congregation a welcoming and affirming congregation for all people?
Come explore some more on Sunday, June 22 when we hold our first Reconciling Sunday. The Rev. Emily Bagwell, of the Reconciling Ministry Network and an incoming Virginia United Methodist pastor, will be joining us for the 10 AM service and for a potluck lunch to follow in the fellowship hall.
During lunch we’ll have an opportunity to hear more about the RMN and what it would mean for us to become a Reconciling Church.
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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.
Please indicate your interest in going on this fun trip and we will send more information on pricing.
Contact Carolyn for more:
carolynmcgee@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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