Mrs. Ada Payne Quarles presented the church with a reproduction of  The Transfiguration by Raphael in 1929.  In 1950 a fire endangered the painting and damaged the organ.  In 2013 Stephanie Newman restored the then 83 year old painting finding it water damaged and faded beneath the grime of age and the glare of light.  Using very thin paint layers to refresh the color she allowed Mrs. Quarles’ drawings to show through.

 

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 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

Starting Sunday, September 14th

 

On September 14, The Faith Seekers will begin a new study, The Bible With and Without Jesus, by Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler.  

 

Meeting every Sunday morning 8:45am in room 208, we will take a guided tour of the most popular Hebrew Bible passages quoted in the New Testament to show what the texts meant in their original contexts and then how Jews and Christians, over time, understood those same texts.

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 from 8:30am-1:00pm

 

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.

 

We will be accepting donations during the times below. Please sign up here for your preferred donation time.

• Sunday 9/21 from 9:00am-12:00pm
• Monday 9/22 from  12:15-4:15pm
• Tuesday 9/23 from 12:15-4:15pm
• Wednesday 9/24 from 9:30-11:00am
• Thursday 9/25 from    9:30-11:00am

People with large items to donate should take a few pictures of the item rather than bring the item in physically.  Please add any pertinent details to the photo. When the item sells, arrangements can be made between the buyer and donor for pick up.

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.

 

October 11th from 10am-12pm

 

Gain confidence, practical tools and community support to navigate the challenges of dementia care. Leave with checklists, resources, and strategies you can use immediately.

 

The Dementia Caregiver workshop will take place at Charlottesville First United Methodist Church.

 

Please RSVP using this form.

For questions, please contact Lina Lopez.