Ask Wednesday Worship Options

Grace Point Lenten Study

Dan Lovelace Bell choir - Adult bell choir - Wednesday 6:00-7:00 PM

Rise Against Hunger - October 2, 2022

Reflection on Leadership (October 2019)

What God Has Prepared for the People II Chronicles 29:35-36  (Terry Austin October 4, 2020)

Small Ministry? (Frank Kleen Nov. 8, 2020)

Spiritual Entrepreneurship (Terry Austin Dec. 13, 2020)

Book Nook

Book club

4th Saturday, 10:30 a.m. 

Contact Teri Dolsak, 757-471-2823

Community Knitting Hearts

Knitters providing fellowship and support for care and missions

1st and 3rd Mondays, 7 pm  

Contact Marilyn Draughon, 757-366-0051

Food, Fun, and Fellowship

eating out and Christian fellowship;

4 groups with various times, days and locations

Contact Debi Lupton, 757-641-2221,                         

Margaret Knight, 757-424-3326, 

or Maxine Rice, 757-748-8404   

Yesterday's Youth 

a social gathering of board game lovers

Thursday, 11 a.m.

Contact Marion Wall, 757-667-1385

desired qualities for a church leader: spiritual maturity, humility, an attitude of service, and and strong desire to seek and follow the will of God through prayer, study of God's Word, and fellowship

assisting with management of physical church property, reporting any maintenance concerns and checking to make sure all systems, equipment, and services are in good working order. Areas of facilities management include: kitchen, technology, systems, parsonage, and grounds

communicating effectively in writing in a variety of formats. Desire to promote the mission of the church both within the congregation and in the broader community, including social media, email, the church website, and US mail

encouraging congregants to be intentional about inviting others for worship and to grow in faith

contacting those who are absent or ill; sending cards or visiting shut-ins, comforting and ministering to those who are in health crisis or have experienced the death of a family member

having a kind and compassionate heart toward those who are in need, physically or spiritually. Giving time and energy to help others

warmly welcoming and providing hospitality for people as they gather together for worship and fellowship between services

creating a sanctuary environment conducive to worship and consistent with the liturgical season: adorning the sanctuary and the altar, providing bread for communion, managing the offering collection, coordinating volunteers, and making sure congregation members have the materials they need for worship

serves the church by striving to provide a high quality worship service experience for both those attending in person and online.  Our team of wonderful volunteers and staff work hard to provide audio and visual support for all functions of the church body.  

having an interest and skill in music, whether singing or playing an instrument; eager to lead people closer to God through music

meeting the spiritual, social and emotional needs of the family unit. It's our desire to assist families as, together and individually, they grow in discipleship of Jesus Christ.

CHILDREN       YOUTH      FAMILIES

growing in discipleship through a community of faith, offering opportunities to build faith based relationships, challenge one another to grow in service and faith, participate in or lead a Bible study or Sunday School class or share a special ministry or interest in common with others

ADULT CLASSES   BIBLE STUDIES   FELLOWSHIP/SERVICE   MUSIC/WORSHIP   SPECIAL INTERESTS   MINISTRY GROUPS

Click HERE to read about United Women in Faith!

The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
 
Membership: "Membership shall be open to any woman who indicates her desire to belong and to participate in the global mission of the Church through United Methodist Women. The pastor(s) shall be an ex officio member of the local unit and of its executive committee."
 
United Methodist Women in Mission: United Methodist Women is a nearly 1 million member-strong organization of women who seek to know God and to make life better for women, children, youth and marginalized neighbors in the ever-expanding global village of today's world. United Methodist Women members meet in their local churches, during their lunch break at work, after classes on their college campuses and even online. However they choose to gather, members create a supportive community that nurtures their spiritual growth journeys and provides opportunities for:

• Leadership development
• Study of issues impacting their neighborhoods, nation and world
• Participation in informed advocacy and actions
• Financial support of institutions and projects empowering women, children and youth in the United States and around the world

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matt. 28:18-20

But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?  

I John  3:27

Movie, Popcorn, Snacks, Beverages and Fellowship for your generous donation!!

Bring your pillow, sleeping bag, blanket, lawn chair or whatever else will make you comfortable, invite your friends, family and neighbors and spend an evening enjoying a movie that shares the awesome power of prayer, faith, love and God's ability to heal ... God still is a God of miracles!!!

There will also be a children's movie available for kids with snacks and goodies provided! Little ones are invited to wear their PJs and bring their favorite stuffed animal!

All donations from this event will go towards VBS 2022

Community provides a number of tools to assist you in inviting someone to church. There are wallet size and medium-sized invitational cards available. The wallet size cards are, of course, handy to keep in your wallet for easy access. While the medium-sized cards are not quite as accessible, they do provide more information and are great for anyone interested in attending a worship service. Prior to COVID-19, these cards could be found at various locations throughout the church. They had to be removed during this pandemic but if you need a supply, contact David Collins, djcoll@icloud.com.

Offerings from the Upper Room Ministries

Devotional - Blue Christmas – Devotions of Light in a season of Dark – by Todd Outcalt. It is specifically for those who are struggling with the season. $11.99, upperroom.org bookstore

ECourse – This Blue Christmas – An Experience of light and Hope in an unprecedented Advent, by Todd Outcalt. An online class, 11/29 – 12/25, in addition to the daily devotion, there is weekly worship and conversation with Todd Outcult - $50.00 Registration at urelearning.upperroom.org/p/blue-christmas

Small Group – Grief Share – Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child family member or friend. Beginning Thursday, Dec. 10 we will begin a 13 week small group (12 people) for those who have experienced the loss of a beloved. We will meet on Zoom on Thursday evenings, this seminar will include sections of video, discussion and workbook study in each session. There is a workbook that accompanies the seminar. For questions or to register contact Jannette Clavez at care4cumc@gmail.com

Blue Christmas Service – Dec. 13, 7:00 p.m., due to concerns with social distancing this years’ service will be prerecorded, with a live Zoom session to follow. If you are interested in participating in the live stream or want someone remembered for candle lighting, please contact Jannette Clavez at care4cumc@gmail.com

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Facilities Manager position is available. Click HERE for job description.

Submit resume to leadership@cumcvb.org.

CUMC will be hosting an Easter Party for children, ages 4 - fifth grade, on Easter Morning at 10:00 a.m. HOWEVER, this year you will need to register your child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or neighbor in advance, NO EXCEPTIONS by March 29, 2021. Please email Jannette Clavez at care4cumc@gmail.com with the following information: number and ages of children. This is important as we need to be prepared and provide a safe environment for all participating. 
 
Most of our activities will be crafts, because we feel we can maintain safe distancing more consistently. With the exception of the egg hunt, everything will be in the field. 

Canvas Paint Station – given 6 eggs filled with paint, in an egg carton. Each child will throw eggs at the canvas, one at a time.
Baptism Station – pouring water, disposable cup from a bucket into a kitty pool
New Life Station – plant seeds – disposable cup
Resurrection - make doily butterflies – paint, clothespins (they will paint with disposable brushes or cotton balls)
Lamb of God – made from pre-cut paper plates, cotton balls
Crosses – pre-cut, paint, (they will paint with disposable brushes or cotton balls)
Egg Hunt – in the courtyard, one child at a time, they will fill the cartons they got earlier  (Each child will be allowed a maximum of SIX EGGS) 

The Living Nativity Drive-By from 4:30-6:00 pm on Christmas Eve offers a safe worship opportunity for the community, especially young families, as an alternative to in-person worship services. There will be a DJ with Christmas music, inflatables, 

a living nativity, and a Christmas tree station for receiving gifts of food for The Gathering. 

Guests will remain in their vehicles as they turn off of Old Kempsville Road at the gravel entrance to the parking lot near the field. They will drive slowly through the parking lot while viewing Christmas decorations and listening to Christmas music. Then, as directed by attendants, they will cross Alton Road into the church circular drive and listen to a recorded message from Pastor Matt on a smartphone while passing the living nativity. Next they will offer their gifts of food by safely handing them to attendants through their car window at the Christmas tree. Finally, they will exit at Old Kempsville Rd. 

Here’s what you need to know:

• Gift-wrapping food donations is optional; children may choose to decorate paper sacks for these “gifts” for Jesus. 

• Print out ahead of time (or view on your smartphone) a children’s enrichment activity for the drive-by (available soon on the church website). 

• Listen to a message and the Story of Jesus’ birth from Pastor Matt on your smartphone while passing the Living Nativity. This link will be posted on the church website on Dec. 24.

• Guests must remain in their vehicles throughout the drive-by.

The Blue Christmas service is for those who are experiencing grief due to the loss of a loved one. 

This year's service will be prerecorded, with a live Zoom session to follow. 

If you are interested in participating in the live stream or want someone remembered for candle lighting, 

please contact Jannette Clavez at care4cumc@gmail.com.

For other resources regarding grief sharing, please see the Congregational Care page HERE.