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DID YOU KNOW?
The Belmont Avenue Methodist Church was built in 1897 and rebuilt in 1909 as Hinton Avenue Methodist Church
In 1969 the Methodist Church joined together with the Evangelical United Brethren Church. There were some structural changes, notably the introduction of the Council on Ministries, but most church members probably noticed only that they were now “United" Methodists.
In 2023 the Hinton Avenue United Methodist congregation merged with the First United Methodist congregation and became Charlottesville First United Methodist Church! There was dancing in the aisles that day as we sang “We Are Family!”
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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!
Tiny Jesus was with us this past Sunday as we remembered those who have gone before us.
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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.
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Advent Devotional Books
Do you have a short story or devotional that you could write for our Advent Devotional book?
The theme for the Advent Season this year is “This Little Light of Mine”. Every year we have created a sweet book to include the experiences and memories of our fellow church family. Just jot down your story about “light" and in what way it shines in your life and add a prayer and scripture - or let me add that for you!
Just send your entry and any questions to carolynmcgee@cvillefirstumc.org. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 16.
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The Hinton Ave Clothes Closet (The Church of the Good Shepherd) is currently looking for more specific items for fall/winter:
Women: hats, gloves, scarves, socks, underwear, jeans, fleece/joggers, scrubs, sweaters, coats (clothing in all sizes). Shoes (no heels, please) - sneakers, casual, boots - all sizes
Men: gloves, hats, scarves, socks, underwear, t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts/flannel/collared shirts, jeans, khakis, fleece bottoms/tops, other casual pants, scrubs (clothing in all sizes). Shoes (sneakers, boots) - all sizes
Donations are to be made Saturdays from 10am-12pm.
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For the month of November we will be collecting *NEW* socks for Cville Sock Love. This successful ministry was founded and is still currently run by two of our young adult congregants, Lily and Lindsay Simpson.
Needed are warm, basic socks for adults and versatile socks for toddlers and school-aged children. The socks will be distributed to area shelters, soup kitchens, PACEM guests, and many of our under-resourced individuals and families in our area. Congratulations! Last year, our congregation contributed nearly 900 pairs!
Let’s fill up the Sock Love box! Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Historical Hike
Saturday, November 8th at 10am
Wild Church has a 100th Anniversary hike you don’t want to miss! Join us for a hike through Methodist history in downtown Charlottesville on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 10 am.
Beginning in the CFUMC parking lot we’ll walk 2.25 miles past the sites where Methodist churches once stood. At each site we’ll pause to learn a little about the site and to give thanks for the witness offered there.
The trip will include an opportunity for lunch at Otto’s on Water Street which overlooks two of the former sites of First Church. An easy hike over rolling hills on sidewalks.
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Generosity Sunday
Sunday, November 9th after Worship
Nov. 9th is Generosity Sunday! This is an opportunity for our church to draw the circle wider and see where God will lead us.
As we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of our church building, plan to attend our Generosity Sunday service and stay for our catered celebration luncheon following the service! It is important that you RSVP whether or not you are attending.
God has blessed us so that we can bless others. Give and it will be given to you.
Click the link to RSVP. Come and see where God will lead us!
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Stockings for UVA Patients on Christmas Day!
Thursday, November 13th at 9:30am
Can you sew or iron? If the answer is "yes "then let’s meet on November 13 in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30am to take part in creating these stockings.
We don’t have to create all 550 stockings, but let’s put a dent in that number!
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PACEM Winter Housing at
Soujouner's Church
November 4th -17th
CFUMC is partnering with Sojourners United Church of Christ during their hosting of the men, November 4 – 17, by providing meals and volunteers.
Sojourners has stepped up to fill a gap in the PACEM Men’s schedule, but this is a faith community smaller than CFUMC and they need our help to make it happen. We know the workload hosting PACEM brings, so let’s show our love and demonstrate God’s mercy by lending a hand to our friends at Sojourners.
Click here to go to volunteer sign-up page: Sojourners PACEM 2025
Thank you, Jon Scheumann, 434 422 1749, jonscheumann@gmail.com
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New Study: Faith Seekers
The Faith Seekers, meeting in room 208 at 8:45am will be studying “Unafraid “ by Adam Hamilton.
Writing with generosity and intelligence, Hamilton shows how believers and unbelievers alike can develop sustaining spiritual practices and embrace Jesus’s recurring counsel: “Do not be afraid.”
For anyone struggling with fear or wondering how families and communities can thrive in troubled times, “Unafraid" offers an informed and inspiring message full of practical solutions for today’s world.
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Habitat Rake-a-Thon
Saturday, November 15th from 9am-1pm
The Habitat for Humanity Rake-a-thon is a fun, family-friendly event for people of all ages that raises funds and awareness for affordable housing in our community.
- In 2024, Habitat recruited over 500 volunteers who raked more than 100 lawns and raised $28,000.
- The 2025 goal is to rake at least 100 lawns and reach the fundraising goal of $40,000.
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Visiting Friends - New Ministry
November 16th after Worship
Have I Got a Question for you!
Do you like people?
Do you like to see someone smile?
Do you like to be with someone who is glad to see you?Do you have an hour or so once a month to do what you like?
If you answered “yes” to any one of these questions, please join us after worship of November 16 in the Chapel and find out about our newest ministry—"Visiting Friends”.
(If you can’t make our meeting, but are interested in this ministry, contact Pastor Alex or Pastor John.)
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Bake Sale
November 23rd after Worship
CFUMC Annual Bake Sale is coming up! Pies, cakes, cookies, all kinds of treats, just in time for Thanksgiving!
All baked goods can be brought in on the morning of Nov. 23. Portico Cafe will take place in the Fellowship Hall along with the Bake Sale.
All proceeds will benefit Bread and Blessings, our Monday lunch program for our underserved neighbors.
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The Gathering Table
New Ministry Needs Volunteers
Third Wednesdays in Nov, Dec at 6pm
If you know, meet or see someone that could use a free community meal, fellowship and a supportive environment once a month, please pick up our invitations in the welcoming Center, to give to people in need.
If you know, meet or see someone that could use a free community meal, fellowship, and a supportive environment once a month, please pick up our invitations in the welcoming Center to give to people in need.
The third Wednesday of each month, we will be serving food for these folks.
If you would like to support this ministry by providing food for a meal, use our sign up genius link or contact Mary Hoggard at 615-785-1168.
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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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