Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father, in heaven. Matt. 5:16
"You are the light of the world"
Community UMC in Action
Here are a few of the events and activities of the past year
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RISE AGAINST HUNGER
sep 2019
Community UMC packaged over 10,000 food bags to be distributed overseas!
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burning the mortgage
NOV 2019
Our mortgage was finally paid off!
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CHRISMON TREE
Dec 2019
Chrismon Tree located in our church sanctuary.
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porch pick up food drive
May 2020
The S.W.E.A.T. team held a monthly porch pick up food drive in May, June, July, and August.
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PORCH pick up food drive
May 2020
The S.W.E.A.T. team held a monthly porch pick up food drive in May, June, July, and August.
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PORCH PICK UP FOOD DRIVE
may 2020
The S.W.E.A.T. team held a monthly porch pick up food drive in May, June, July, and August.
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Meals for the homeless
jun 2020
CUMC provided meals for the homeless at the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center.
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Virtual vacation bible School
jul 2020
Jenn Harrison, Liz Griffin, and Lynda Lind create the set for Knights of the Castle.
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CHURCH GARDEN
aug 2020
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Modern worship hymn sing
sep 2020
The Praise Team had a Sunday Night Modern Worship Sing on September 6.
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Women's Faith Focus
Dec 2020
Women's Faith Focus Beach Closet donation.
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Women's Faith Focus
Dec 2020
Women's Faith Focus appreciation letter for the Beach Closet donation.
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From Pin ministry
Dec 2020
PiN Ministry would like to recognize Mary and Jim from Community UMC, Virginia Beach, who organized, collected, and help load enough non-perishable food items to provide supplemental meals for over 80 families and individuals currently housed in our Enhanced Non-Congregate Shelter Program. Each client will receive these items this afternoon.
PiN Ministry is thankful for the generous and compassionate members of Community UMC who have come alongside to help fight for the most vulnerable in our community during these turbulent times. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you all are amazing! -
Bell ringers
DeC 2020
The Granger family volunteered to man the Salvation Army kettle and ring the bells at the Kroger on Providence Road. Channel 13 News featured them on the evening news in a story on volunteerism.
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Bell ringers
DeC 2020
Stephanie Denmyer rings the bells for the Salvation Army. Andrew Kissell organizes the bell ringers every year.
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Bell ringers
DeC 2020
Johnnie and Marilyn Draughon ringing bells for the Salvation Army.
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Women's Faith Focus
Feb 2021
Thanks to Women's Faith Focus ladies who were able to purchase $210 worth of bus passes for the Housing Resource Center. Here is a picture of Alice Konchuba presenting them to Diane Hoteling.
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pearl Faith community status
feb 2021
Through simple acts of stewardship, CUMC has earned the Pearl Faith Community Status in helping to restore Virginia Beach waterways! Click the graphic to view the Lynnhaven River Now website.
Youth Group Activity - Snowglobes!
The Youth Group has been engaging in creative activities done virtually, with supplies and leadership provided through Youth Ministry Coordinator, Andrea Jenkins. These beautiful snowglobes are being used to decorate the windows in the sanctuary for December.
Bringing a nativity to life
Sadly, our outdoor Living Nativity Drive-by had to be canceled due to weather conditions; however, the nativity was brought indoors for the Christmas Eve services at 2:00 and 7:00. Artwork by Terry Austin, carpentry by Jim Anderson, and stable design and build by Elbert Johnson and Rochelle Windham-Johnson.
The Seekers class donated inflatables for the Christmas Eve Drive-by which will be saved for use at next year's Snowball.
Silent Night, Christmas Eve 2:00 service
The choir sang Silent Night in different languages as the congregation lit candles and hummed along.