The church’s steeple got a face lift in the summer of 2016. Bill Owen shepherded the project which included stripping all painted surfaces to bare wood and repainting them with organic linseed oil paint, repairing or rebuilding deteriorated architectural features, replacement of interior ladders and the mending or replacement of copper gutters.  LED lighting was added to both the inside and outside.  The steeple was lit for the first time on Christmas Eve, 2016.

 

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!!

 

 

 

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!

 

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. 

September 5th from 5-8pm

 

Associate artist, Mark Chapman, will be auctioning his marble relief at McGuffey Art Center on September 5th. The name of it is Breakaway Romp.

 

The auction starts at 50% off and is a fundraiser for McGuffey. To preview artwork, the website is www.mcguffeyartcenter.com/auction

 

September 6th

 

Join Charlottesville First UMC, Restoration UMC, and Wesley Memorial UMC at Cville Pride Fest, Saturday, Sept 6th at Ting Pavilion for a fun time together! You can be a table host or stop by to enjoy the festivities.

 

Table Hosts, please sign up through the link under CFUMC's time slot.

 

We'll be there to share information about our church and to have some fun activities, like making beaded pins, a photo booth, a storytelling and blessing station, and other free giveaways. We will also have a prayer wall to share our prayers and lift each other up. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to: connect@cvillefirstumc.org. 

 

September 11th from 9:30-11am

 

The Women at the Well (CFUMC’s all woman spiritual study) will resume study and sweet time together on Thursday, Sept. 11 from 9:30 - 11:00am. Meeting very Thursday morning in room 308, the group will be looking at Kate Bowler’s book, “The Lives We Actually Have”. As we discuss Kate’s words, we will find heartfelt blessings are a chance to exhale when we feel everything from careworn to restless, devastated to bored. We will be reminded that we don’t need to wait for perfect lives when we can bless the lives we actually have. Come and join and bring a friend!

 

 Hymns & Pints – Let’s Sing Together! 

 

Hey friends! Ready for an evening of good vibes, great company, and heartfelt singing?

 

Come hang out with us at  Hymns & Pints—where faith meets fun! We’ll be belting out our favorite hymns and worship music while sharing laughs with our friends from Wesley Memorial UMC.

 

 When? Thursday, September 11

 What time? 7:00 PM

 Where? Random Row on Preston Avenue

 

No need to be a pro singer—just bring your voice, your friends, and your love for good music. It’s all about community, connection, and a whole lot of fun.

 

Can’t wait to see you there! 

 

September 11th from 6:30-8pm in Room 308

 

IMPACT is our local, interfaith ministry that is currently focusing on social injustice in the areas of affordable housing and efficient public transportation in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

 

Four House Meetings will be held soon in order to take the feedback and concerns of community members to help build our annual plan for addressing these issues with local elected officials. This year, the stories we share will be used to select an additional focus area for upcoming years.

If you have stories or experiences to share about injustices you have experienced or witnessed pertaining to affordable housing, public transportation, or other areas of social injustice in our community, please join us at one of our meetings. House Meetings are also a place to learn more about IMPACT generally and to hear about how you can participate in encouraging our elected officials to advocate for this important social justice work. 

 

RSVPs are preferred but not required. 

 

Contact George Batten with questions. gpb2c@virginia.edu

Friday, September 12th from 8:45am-3:30pm

 

You’re invited to be part of something meaningful! Whether you're a seasoned builder or it's your very first time picking up a hammer, we welcome you to join us for our next monthly Habitat for Humanity build day. No special skills are needed—just a willing spirit and a heart for helping others.

We’ll work together, learn from each other, and have a great time building hope and community.

 Details for the Day

• Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
• Time: 8:45 AM – 3:30 PM (Lunch break at 12:00 PM)
• Location: Southwood Village 2 (More info: cvillehabitat.org/what-we-do/southwood-new.html)
• Sign Up: Habitat VolunteerHub
  Note: If it’s your first time using VolunteerHub, you’ll need to create an account. This new link is set up just for our Methodist congregations
• Lunch Provided
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Aldersgate United Methodist Church will kindly provide pizza for lunch. If you'd like to bring a dessert to share, please contact Greg Brown at 434-327-8763 (call/text) or gabrown2926@outlook.com. Bring a Friend
Volunteering is even better with company. Feel free to invite a friend to come along and experience the joy of building together. 

Beginning September 21st after Service

 

For anyone interested in learning more about CFUMC or becoming a member, there will be a series of three sessions beginning on Sept. 21 - Oct. 5, meeting with Pastor Alex and Rev. John Conway.

 

The class will meet in the Fellowship Hall right after worship! 

September 27, 2025

 

The Rummage Sale is happening on Saturday, September 27, from 8:30-1:00.  We will be accepting your gently used, good condition items (no clothing, books, or artwork) the week before the sale, and details will be forthcoming soon.  All proceeds will benefit Loaves & Fishes Food Bank.

For more information, contact Cindy Poots Remington (mspoots@gmail.com) or Marilyn Basham (mvbasham@mail.com).  We will also be looking for volunteers to help with the event.