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Charlottesville First United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries to lead faith formation and build meaningful relationships with children, youth, and families from nursery through 12th grade. This role oversees Sunday School, youth programming, Vacation Bible School, family events, service opportunities, volunteers, and other ministries that help young people grow in faith and feel connected to the life of the church. The ideal candidate is organized, relational, creative, inclusive, and passionate about creating a welcoming environment where children and youth can learn, serve, connect, and grow.
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Christmas is right around the corner and that means that the Magnify Choir (an open choir for all!) will gather to present a musical offering on Dec. 13 during worship. Rehearsals for the event will start on October. 20 in the Chapel at 6:45pm. All are welcome! Come and lift your voice in Christmas praise! |
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Welcome Melissa King as she steps in to prepare our 2026 Advent Devotional Book! The theme for our booklet is “Nothing Stays Wrapped” Do you have a memory of a special Christmas gift that you could share? Do you have a special Christmas story to share? All devotionals are printed with a scripture and a prayer, but Melissa and Carolyn will choose a scripture or add a prayer if you like. Your story doesn’t have to be long. Questions? carolynmcgee@cvillefirstumc.org All submissions need to be in by November 8. |
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Seeking Local Groups in the Cville Area: Charlottesville Activities Fair
Charlottesville First UMC and the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library are partnering to host a Free Activities Fair on Saturday, October 17th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Market Street Park. Our goal is to connect individuals directly to local groups, hobbies, and volunteer networks where they can find authentic community and belonging.Do you run a local hobby group, sports club, arts collective, or volunteer crew? Or do you know of a great group we should invite? We want you there!
- Represent your group: Sign up to grab a free vendor table and recruit new members.
- Suggest a group: Tell us who they are so our planning committee can invite them.
A local food truck will be on-site so you can buy lunch while you browse and connect with neighbors.Please take two minutes to register your group or submit a recommendation using our online form: https://forms.gle/BUR93Pz3nUrzQKBv7
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Upcoming IMPACT House Meetings
IMPACT is our local, interfaith ministry that is currently focusing on social injustice in the areas of affordable housing, effective public transportation, and neighborhood safety in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Several House Meetings will be held soon in order to take the feedback of our community members to help build our annual plan for addressing these issues with local elected officials.
If you have stories or experiences to share about injustices you have experienced or witnessed pertaining to these specific 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.
Upcoming IMPACT House Meetings:
- Sunday, October 4, during Youth Lunch (after the service) - Fellowship Hall (Allison Correll; allisonmcorrell@gmail.com). CJ will lead an activity with children so that parents are able to attend.
- Monday, October 12 at 7:00pm - At the home of Fred Schneider (redbox_design@mac.com)
All meetings are functionally the same - we are offering several to make it easier to attend one. RSVPs by email are preferred but not required. Meetings are open to all. Please join us! |
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The October One Thing Ministry will support CFUMC’s Winter Hosting of PACEM to take place November 10 – 24, 2026
Food items for breakfast and after dinner snacks
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Soft chew breakfast bars like Nutri Grain bars and chewy granola bars.or cereal bars - NOT crunchy
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Orange or Apple juice, individual servings. NOT fruit punch or Kool-Aid type drinks
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Fruit Cups – mandarin oranges, mixed fruit, pears, etc.
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Peanut Butter – individual servings
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Individual serving bags of Cheez-its, pretzels, crackers, chips, cookies, etc.
Personal Hygiene Items
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Travel size deodorant, toothpaste, hand lotion, ChapStick, etc.
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Wild Church: Sacred Way
Next hike: Thursday, October 8th at 11:00am
Join us on our next hike on October 8th. We will be doing an urban hike downtown. For more information, and to find out about all of our upcoming hikes, visit the website.
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New This October: A Table in the Quiet
Starting October 7th at 5:30pm
Beginning in October, we're adding a new rhythm to our Wednesday nights. At 5:30 pm in the Chapel — just before dinner — we'll gather for A Table in the Quiet, a brief service of Communion held in a contemplative, unhurried spirit, led by Pastor Alex and friends.
This isn't a full worship service — it's a small, quiet space to receive the bread and cup, sit in silence, and let go of the day before moving into fellowship and dinner. Whether you're a longtime communion-taker or just curious about a quieter way into the week's midpoint, you're welcome at the table.
No sign-up needed. Just come to the Chapel at 5:30.
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Dinner & Belonging: Connect With Your Neighbors This Fall
Wednesday, October 7 from 6-7:30pm
Starting October 7th from 6 pm -7:30 pm, join us for a six-week semester of Wednesday Night Dinners and "Learning Living Groups."
To learn more about the groups, click here.
Eat Together: Every week starts with a free, fully provided meal. Come alone, bring your family, or invite a neighbor to enjoy great food and meet new friends!
Grow Together: Afterward, we break into fun, relaxed groups to share hobbies, skills, and life experiences—examples include Mahjong, crafts, parenting, or book studies.
Lead Together: The activities we offer are 100% based on who steps up to lead or teach. Want to share a skill? Want to partner up with a friend to lead together?
Let us know on the form! Please take two minutes to click the link, let us know if you are interested in coming to eat, or pitch a group idea. Come as you are, bring a friend, and let’s build community together!
Childcare will be available.
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Habitat for Humanity Build Day
Friday, October 9 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.
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 Aldersgate United Methodist Church will kindly provide pizza for lunch.
If you'd like to bring a dessert to share, please contact Greg Brown 434-327-8763 (call/text) gabrown2926@outlook.com or Susan Pott 434-996-1395 janith.pott@gmail.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.
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Picnic and Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 11th at 4:30pm
Bring a delicious entree, side, or dessert to share! Who doesn’t love a potluck! Bring a pet, bring a friend, bring a friend with a pet!
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Save the Date: FUMP Pasta Dinner
Friday, October 16th from 5-7pm
Mark your calendars! The Pasta Dinner Fundraiser for our sweet preschool is happening on Friday, October 16th.
Place your order ahead of time: https://forms.gle/eKjDEjSsFFR7Z3BF8
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Save the Date: Activities Fair
Saturday, October 17th from 12-2pm
Save the date and make sure to stop by the C'Ville Activities Fair at Market Street Park. Find the newest group to belong to and get some lunch from Latin Food Express.
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