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Midweek Update with Pastor Alex |
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COVID PROTOCOL UPDATE
With the rise in Omicron cases, there are a few changes, mostly in worship.
- We ask that you continue with masking , social distancing , and signing in every time you come into the building.
- The choir will wear masks for practice as well as performance.
- Song leading / announcements, and scripture reading- masked or from the top steps of the chancel area.
- Wind instruments - on hiatus for now.
- Children’s worship will continue.
We continue to monitor COVID numbers , and will reevaluate as needed. |
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With a generous spirit, recognizing God's continuing generosity, in 2022., please consider making a financial pledge to support the mission and ministry of First United Methodist Church. Email your pledge with how much & how often you would like to give and your contact information to treasurer@cvillefirstumc.orgThank you for your generosity! |
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First United Methodist Church, Charlottesville, is currently offering a part time opportunity to develop and support a vibrant Children’s Ministry from nursery through 5th grade. Click here for more information about the position and how to apply:
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The Boy Scouts came in on Saturday the 15th and helped Chris & Jim Roehl prepare Spaghetti & Meatballs and decorated wonderful homemade Cookies Chris had made.
They dropped off all the food and cookies to The Haven, so they would have food for the Soup Kitchen on Monday. |
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LOVE THE WHOLE CITY & LOVE THE CITY WHOLE, STARTING RIGHT HERE
That’s the vision Pastor Alex has been rolling out in January sermons at First UMC this month. The fruit of many hours of conversation and study, the vision is of a new outreach effort to the city around us, rededicating Market St. Park as a space of healing and flourishing.
Like to hear more? Give feedback? Dream with us?
The Vision Team is hosting a churchwide town hall on Sunday, Feb. 6 at 5 PM via Zoom.
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Homebound Communion Ministry
Ever wondered what United Methodists believe about Holy Communion? Have you considered being a part of our homebound communion ministry? DeAnn Posey, our new homebound communion coordinator, is leading a class with Pastor Alex and Revs. Harry Kennon & Olin Herndon. We will be using the resource
This Holy Mystery: A United Methodist Understanding of Holy Communion by Gayle Carlton Felton.
This online study will meet for four sessions, tentatively scheduled for Sunday evenings at 7 PM beginning February 6. To get your book and sign up for the class email office@cvillefirstumc.org. |
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Jan 19 and Feb 16 are the next FUMC Habitat build days from 8:45 AM to 3:30 PM. Come and join our team of builders.
If you have questions feel free to contact myself or Alex Pettigrew.
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FUMP (First United Methodist Preschool)
sends a big “Thank you” to the FUMC church family for all the prayers, encouragement, gifts, and support. Happy New Year! |
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ONE THING MINISTRY
For the month of January we will be “Chipping in for Bread and Blessings!” FUMC will be collecting donations of boxes of individual bags of chips that will be given out with Soup Kitchen meals.
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FUMC Choir
With the rise in Omicron cases - The choir will wear masks for practice as well as performance.
Rehearsals will continue Tuesday's at 6:15pm in the Sanctuary.
All are encouraged and no audition required! |
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HANDBELL CHOIR
HandbellChoir rehearsals resume at a NEW TIME - 11:1512:30, Sunday's |
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The Thursday morning Bible/Book Study, Women at the Well, has reconvened in person and on ZOOM on Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:00am. We will be reading Max Lucado’s “You Were Made for This Moment” and learning how to have "Courage for Today and Hope for Tomorrow.”
Women of all ages are welcome.
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Congregational Prayer Time
Tuesdays at 12:30pm on Zoom
Meeting ID: 882 7977 8844
Passcode: 968327
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Faith Explorers Sunday School
Please join the Faith Explorers Sunday-School class at 11:30 Sunday mornings to study the book
Creation Care. Books have been ordered, which are/will be available at the church. If you don't yet have a book, or if you want to read a sample, please go to:
We will meet in Rm. 308 in-person, ZOOM only, or hybrid, depending on weather and/or pandemic trends. Be sure to let me know if you need the ZOOM link.
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VAUMC - Roots, Race, and Discipleship Series
The VAUMC "Roots, Race, and Discipleship" series is back with three more sessions. Beginning on February 10 and continuing on the 17th and the 24th, Bill Clarke and Cindy Poots Remington will facilitate faith-based discussions (via Zoom) on how we can be active in working toward racial justice. Watch this space for details in the next few weeks or contact Bill ( janebillclarke@earthlink.net) or Cindy ( mspoots@gmail.com). This link will take you to the videos where you can view all the ones that have been produced to date. https://vaumc.org/racerelationsvideos/ |
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Art In Our Space
First United Methodist Church member, Mark S. Chapman is our current featured artist.
In 2007, Mark joined the local Masonic Lodge (Widow’s Sons’ Lodge No. 60 A.F.& A.M.) in Charlottesville and in 2014 he was commissioned by their Masonic Corporation both to make a stained-glass window depicting the square and compass emblem, and to paint 4 oil paintings of the Masonic 3 Blue Lodge’s Degrees and a reproduction of the Lodge’s Floor Cloth circa 1800. In 2018, he was commissioned to paint the York Rite’s 6 Royal Arch Degrees
The exhibit at FUMC shows prints of 10 original Masonic paintings completed in 2021.
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PLEASE NOTE:
The FUMC Nursery
for children under age three will not be offered for the next few weeks as we wait for the current wave of COVID variants to settle down.
We will be back and please know that your children are ALWAYS welcome in the worship service!s,
our Nursery Attendants. |
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Children’s Chapel
is a success!
The children (and the adults) are having a blast and the only complaint we have heard is that “it’s not long enough!” Children ages 4-grade 5 are welcome to leave the worship service after Children’s Time for music, stories, small crafts, and fun! Thank you to the current volunteers and here’s a shout out to anyone else that might be interested…..WE NEED YOU! carolynmcgee@cvillefirstumc.org
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Starting Wednesday, January 12th, Dave will be offering an evening Zoom Bible Study for kids in grades 6-12 every other Wednesday night from 7:15-8:00. We will be doing an in-depth study of John together and we hope you can join us. If you would like to be added to our invite list, please email Dave before the 12th: davebreslin@cvillefirstumc.org
Our Schedule for January
January 23 - Youth Group Breakfast in youth room, 10:00-11:00
January 26 - Zoom Bible Study, 7:15-8:00
January 30 - No Youth Group today
Pastor Alex and Dave are excited to offer a Confirmation Class for kids aged 12-16 this spring. We are trying to get an idea of how many kids will be a part of the 2022 class that will start in March and conclude with Confirmation Sunday on June 5th. Please email Dave ( davebreslin@cvillefirstumc.org) if you are interested in your child joining this year's class.
Confirmation schedule is as follows:
February 20th - Mentor training at the church, 11:30-1:30
February 27 - Confirmation Orientation for kids, parents, and mentors, 11:30-12:30
March 2 - Ash Wednesday, kids and mentors begin program
March 13 - Field Trip to Congregation Beth Israel, 11:30
April 19th - Field Trip #2 TBA
May 7 - Field Trip to National Cathedral in D.C.
June 5 - Confirmation Sunday
Confirmation Mentors Needed: Attention FUMC adults...do you feel called to make a positive spiritual impact on the life of one of our teens? We are seeking awesome adult Christian role models that are willing to walk alongside members of our confirmation class this spring. Training and materials provided. Please contact Dave for details!
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Sherando United Methodist Church
is deeply grateful for your generosity toward our church in the aftermath of the devastating fire of October 29, 2021. You and many others responded with words of love and concern and a financial gift. Whether large or small, we appreciate it because we know it comes with love.
While this fire was devastating, the people of this congregation are fixed on being faithful to God in whatever God has in store for us. We will keep you informed of our progress so you can be assured your gift was honored and used wisely.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Phyllis Lowe Breeden, Financial Secretary.
First United Methodist Church donated $1270 to Sherando UMC. Thanks for your generosity to make this happen!
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Sponsor an Afghan Refugee Family
Thanks for everyone who has volunteered to be part of a core group to help resettle Afghan refugees in our community. We have enough on our team now to work with two families. Our main need at the moment is to identify housing for the families. Refugees face many challenges, including the lack of a credit history and finding adequate housing at an affordable rent in our market (2 BR, $1500 or less/month).
If you know of any contacts with houses or apartments who are able to work with those challenges, it would be very helpful. Please contact Jim Berlin (jimberlin79@gmail.com) or the church office with any leads.
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If you would like to help our new neighbors from Afghanastan, you can purchase gift cards from Kroger, Food Lion Walmart & Amazon and leave them in the offering plate or drop them by the church office.
We hope to deliver a stack of gift cards to the IRC office in a few weeks.
Thanks for your Help!
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Our quilt ministry is alive and well.
If you know someone who needs a prayer quilt, or would like to be a part of this ministry working from your home please contact
carolynmcgee@cvillefirstumc.org
for more information.
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COVID has exposed a climate justice connection. People with compromised lungs are more susceptible to the virus and more likely to die. Air pollution from manufacturing and power plants damages both the planet and the health of people, especially people of color and people in poverty who are often relegated to living near the sources of pollution. Time to speak up for those whose cries are not being heard. |
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