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Midweek Update
June 29, 2022
COVID Update
With the recent elevation in COVID prevalence in our region, the leaders of our Post-Covid Recovery Group are strongly recommending masking while in the church building.
JOIN US TUBING!
It’s not too late to sign ip for Tubing On the James on July 24!  We have enough for a group discount. All you need to do if you would like to join in the fun is to email Carolyn. You will be sent a registration form and you will be all set!
Let’s make this a summer tradition for FUMC!

FUMC is partnering with Aldersgate Methodist and Habitat to offer monthly workdays. If you would like to sign up for one these days or learn more about Habitat, go to http://methodistunited.cvillehabitat.volunteerhub.com/

Upcoming Build Days 2022:

  • Friday, July 8th
  • Friday, August 12th
  • Friday, August 20th
  • Friday, September 9th
  • Friday, October 14th
  • Friday, November 11th
  • Saturday, November 19th
  • Friday, December 9th   

Questions or to request for a van tour

contact : Charles Kidd

WELCOME LUNCH

FOR

HINTON AVENUE UMC

Let’s celebrate worship with Hinton Avenue UMC! On July 10 we have the opportunity to gather for lunch immediately following the service in the Fellowship Hall!

The meal will be provided, only thing you need to bring is a dessert to share!

Taco Tuesdays
at Brazos
with Pastor Alex
 
Pastor Alex will begin a summer conversation series at Brazos Tacos in Ix Park (925 2nd St SE, Charlottesville). Come get your tacos and join us at the reserved table. Then stick around for conversation around a short reading -
6 PM on Tuesdays beginning July 12. 
 
Our first conversation will begin with the poem “Font” by Kimberly Johnson. We’ll talk about the sacrifices of parenting, baptism, and the lure of the summer moon. For more information or to receive the reading ahead of time - Contact: church@cvillefirstumc.org
Giving Back
May 4th Update: The president at the Baltic Methodist Theological Seminary on the need for support and prayers ... Read More
Assistance for Ukraine
Wishing to provide humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people? Make a contribution to Advance #982450, UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery.
You can donate directly online. Or designate "Ukraine relief" on checks made out to FUMC
Urgently Needed:
Walmart
Gift Cards 
 
The IRC has moved placement of families further from Charlottesville and Walmart has become the primary grocery shopping destination for many of the families.
 
Thanks for your Help!
 
 
 
ONE THING MINISTRY 
FOR JULY

 

We are collecting items for

our very own FUMC Preschool!

Items that are needed for the start up this fall: 

  • Elmer’s glue sticks
  • Sidewalk chalk
  • Tempera Paint Sticks
  • Crayola
  • Big Crayons
  • Crayola Regular Crayons
  • Crayola Watercolor Paint sets 

Items can be left in the red bins found in the Welcoming Center and Front Entrance. Thank you in advance!

Learn More ...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

 

For all volunteer opportunities 

Call or Email Meals on Wheels

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 Carolyn

for more information.

FUMC News
DID YOU KNOW
FUMP has openings in it's NEW Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Class!
If you know anyone who is looking for a TK class? Contact: Director, Kristen Breslin for more information. 
Featured Artist
Enjoy the beautiful paintings and drawings of Marilyn Comfort hung in our Community Gallery
outside the sanctuary. 
The C'ville Church Softball League is Back!
Games are played on Friday evenings thru July at Darden Towe Park with no covid restrictions. The slow pitch league is open to men and women 14 years old or older.
Interested? Contact Bill Owens for more information.
Portico Café is Back!

It is so nice to see friends visiting on the portico and enjoying some coffee or lemonade and a treat!

  • Please consider bringing your own mug to help cut down on waste.
  • If you’d like to become a member of Friends of the Portico Cafe’ and bring something or help serve, please contact Lisa Hanrahan at ligrhanrah@aol.com.
 
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Click here for more information about the position and how to apply:
 
FUMP TEACHER ASSISTANT
We are looking for an assistant to join FUMP…come alongside a lead teacher to guide our children at one of Charlottesville’s oldest and best preschools! 
Interested? Contact Director, Kristen Breslin
Learning & Fellowship
Congregational Prayer Time
Tuesdays at 12:30pm on Zoom
Meeting ID: 882 7977 8844
Passcode: 968327
 
CHOIR REHEARSAL
Tuesdays - 6:15-7:30PM
Are you the parent of young children ages 5 and under? Are you interested in a small group experience? Weekly? Bi-monthly? Contact Carolyn McGee
Caring for your Community
CLIMATE JUSTICE TIPS:
 
PLANT A TREE!
A single tree will absorb 1 ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime.  If you don't have room to plant a tree, one can be planted for you in a national forest through the Arbor Day Foundation.  Visit arborday.org for more information.
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