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Midweek Update
Dec 7, 2022 |
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Purchase a poinsettia to decorate the church in Honor of or in Memory of loved ones, friends, or a special event.
Return order form in the bulletin by December 14.
Questions? Contact Carolyn McGee
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Interested in membership in our congregation?
Pastor Alex will be holding a 3-week new members class beginning January 8 at 11:30 AM. Contact the church office or see Pastor Alex to join. |
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Workshop at Aldersgate UMC - Sat, Jan. 14
9AM - NOON
We'll begin with coffee and a light breakfast at 8:30am. There is no cost.
For more info & to register
email Pastor Julie Nitzsche at julienitzsche@cvaumc.org.
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The One Where We Do Christmas Music
Join us on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7 PM at Champion Brewing Company at 324 Sixth St. SE (near the Belmont Bridge).
We’ll be under the tent with heaters, but dress warmly. Food will be available. Come share in the season and bring a friend. A joint project with Wesley Memorial UMC. |
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Missing his loved one caused Elvis to have a blue Christmas. He’s not the only one who recognized that this season of the year can be tough. Amidst all the Hallmark movies, maybe a service that recognizes the challenges can help.
Our annual Blue Christmas service, led by Pastor Alex and Rev. Harry Kennon, will be offered at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, December 14 in the Chapel on the 2nd floor of First UMC.
Service will include quiet readings, music, candle lighting, communion and a reception following.
Please join us and invite family, friends, and neighbors who may need just this kind of reminder that God comes into our darkness with light. |
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PACEM will be hosted by us at Hinton Avenue Methodist Church January 28 - February 11
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ADVENT OFFERING FOR BREAD AND BLESSINGS
Each week about 100 or more people receive a full meal from volunteers. In order to provide for food and supply costs, we are dedicating our Advent Offering (collected on Christmas Eve) to the Bread & Blessings ministry. We invite you to give generously to this ongoing ministry which helps us love the whole city and love the city whole starting right here. |
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Advent Calendar 2022
December 8 – Pints and Hymns – Christmas Edition – 7PM at Champion Brewery
December 11 - Magnify Choir presents, “That Boy Child of Mary” 10am Worship in the Sanctuary
December 14 – 6:30pm – Blue Christmas Service in the Sanctuary
December – 24 – 7pm All Age Children-friendly Candlelight Worship Service
11pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 25 – Merry Christmas! He is Born! 10am Worship – 10am in the Sanctuary
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We are seeking several caring adults who would like to help out with our growing teen community! Please contact Dave for more information. |
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For more information about the contest, please contact us at cville@rumiforum.org. The submission deadline for the contest is
Friday, December 9, 2022
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DID YOU KNOW
FUMP has openings in it's NEW Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Class!
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December 1, marks the start of the Advent Study, Mary Had a Baby, for The Women at the Well! This study by Cheryl Kirk-Duggan and Marilyn Thornton, is based on African American Spirituals and will look deeper into the scriptural themes and historical content of four well known spirituals. (we might just have some fun with this!) Each Thursday morning (9:30-11:00am) we meet in room 208 to study, share, and show God’s love in servanthood projects. This study will be offered in person or by ZOOM. Questions and ZOOM link, contact: Carolyn McGee |
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Did you know ...The more things we can reuse in our homes the fewer purchases we need to make. At our house, we wash and dry our used plastic bags and then reuse them. It's just like washing your dishes--a little bit of soap, a little bit of water, and voila! Plastic bags can be reused for quite a long time, reducing our need to buy more, as well as reducing our carbon footprint.
Give it a try!
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ONE THING MINISTRY
DECEMBER
We will be collecting socks for
CVILLE SOCK LOVE!
Bring NEW socks in all sizes through the month of December. This ministry, created by two of our awesome teens several years ago, provides basic, warm socks to local shelters, day programs, and social service organizations, as well as socks in fun patterns for kids receiving treatment at central VA children’s hospitals.
Socks can be left in the red bins found in the Welcome Center and Front Entrance. Thank you in advance!
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Clothes Closet
DONATIONS to Hinton Ave UMC clothes closet:
Hours of operation: Tuesdays from 10am-1pm We are looking for children to adult sizes, fall/winter clothing. Please make sure the clothing is gently used, clean, stain-free, and in good repair.
Email for info.
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Walmart
Gift Cards
Needed!
For IRC which 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!
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Contact Teri Guertler
if you need a prayer quilt for someone going through a difficult time or if you would like to help in the creation of the prayer quilts. No experience necessary.
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FUMP Fundraiser
We are partnering with Attractions Dining and Value Guide to raise money for FUMP.
Each book is full of money saving coupons. They are $25 each and can be paid by check to FUMP or Venmo FUMP @FUMP-Payments. Books will be ready to be picked up no later than November 9th. If you have any questions, please email Kristen.
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Friends of PACEM
Help support our Women's Shelter by purchasing a calendar!
This year ' theme is the butterfly, as it represents transformation. We hope that you will contribute to PACEM in our effort to promote housing focused case management services and programming aimed at helping women stabilize and achieve their goals. 100% of the Butterfly Calendar profits will help fund this effort.
Calendars make wonderful holiday gifts while supporting a worthy cause.
Click to Purchase A Calendar
Thank you for your ongoing support!
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Congregational Prayer Time
Tuesdays at 12:30pm on Zoom
Meeting ID: 882 7977 8844
Passcode: 968327
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Join The Handbell Choir!
Reharsal is every Sunday 11:30 – 1:30 |
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CHOIR REHEARSAL
Tuesdays - 6:00-7:00PM
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Interested in being a Greeter on Sunday morning? Just come at 9:30am and bring your welcoming smile and pleasant hello! Contact Carolyn McGee to volunteer!
No experience needed! |
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Gentle Flow YOGA Every Wednesday
Gentle Flow Yoga is being offered at FUMC in the gathering space on Wednesday afternoons at 2:30 pm for $10 per session.
If you are interested in practicing yoga together in person or online with your FUMC/HAUMC family and friends, please email Lara Upton to reserve your space.
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Wondering about the future direction of the United Methodist denomination? Here’s a resource from a pastor I trust who is a good advocate for the United Methodist tradition…. #ProudtobeUMC |
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METHODISM REIMAGINED:
RESURRECTED
EXISTENCE
We do not get to choose the time in which we live, but we do get to choose how we live in our time. If The United Methodist Church is to be reimagined in this era, we must realize that a vision of the church precedes a vision for the church. Read More ...
- By: Tom Berlin |
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