Our church sponsored BSA Scout Troop 362 is seeking funding to support the replacement and addition of Scouting related camping tents. They have researched to determine BEST items for their frequent and long-term use by our Scouts. They have estimated the cost at $1740 for six tents and related items. Our commitment to our Scouts goes back for over 70 years. Please prayerfully consider a contribution to support our Scouts and their activities.
Please contact Tiffany Hughes, Scout Treasurer, at tichontiffany@hotmail.com, 757-724-5081 to obtain instructions on multiple contribution remittance options. Thank You for Your Support!
Support our Boy Scouts
Popcorn Sales
Troop 362 is actively engaged in one of their annual fundraising campaigns "Boy Scouts Popcorn Sales". Please reach out to your favorite Scout or to their Popcorn Sales coordinator, Lakisha Owens at lmoshorty@aol.com for more information.
Healthy Church Team announces reopening plan
Dear Members and Friends of Community UMC:
CUMC returned to church wide in-person worship on Sunday, September 6, 2020 for the 9:00AM Traditional Worship service only. Both the 9:00AM and 11:15AM Modern Worship services will continue to be livestreamed. All small groups, including Sunday School classes, will continue to meet together online and not on church property. Please note that prior to the re-opening, we will ensure this plan is sustainable through a couple of "soft openings," when attendance will be limited to staff and leadership only.
Be aware that you cannot just show up on Sunday for worship. Our gathering will have a limited capacity. You MUST pre-register your desire to attend Sunday worship each week by completing a Health Acknowledgement form by noon on the Wednesday prior to the service you wish to attend. This form can be found on our church website: www.cumcvb.org. The first approved registrants up to a maximum allowed capacity will be selected to attend worship weekly. All others may continue to worship with the church online by following the links at our home page. All small groups, including Sunday School classes, will continue to meet together online and not on church property. Be aware that you cannot just show up on Sunday for worship. Our gathering will have a limited capacity.
Please follow these COVID-19 guidelines for in-person worship:
Stay home if you have a fever, COVID-19 symptoms, or exposure in the last 14 days.
Stay 6’ away from others as you enter the church, including in the parking lot. Parking spaces alongside the church are only for those who need to enter using the ramp.
Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth entirely at all times on church property.
Enter and exit through the designated doors and aisles as directed.
Be seated where ushers direct you to sit.
Use restrooms only if necessary; wash hands and follow posted rules.
Masks for Mission
Support United Methodist Women mission by purchasing a mask.
Donations will be distributed to UMW supported missions including:
FOR Kids, Inc. Foodbank of Southeastern VA Heart Havens, Inc. Meals on Wheels Samaritan House Ignite Ministry (ODU) Judeo Christian Outreach Center H.E.R. CUMC Snowball CUMC Food Pantry Housing Resource Center
Masks are multi-layered cloth, sewn by UMW, and come in
S (child) M (average adult) and L.
Suggested donation:
$5 per 3-pleat mask
$7 per beak-style mask
Interested in contributing to our cause?
Contact Julie Kissell at Mask Central 2sing4you@gmail.com/(757)404-1783 to get masks.
Charles Wesley SS Class invitation
You are invited to join our class for a six week (August 16 to September 20 @ 10:00am -11:00am, but join any Sunday) study by pastor and New York Times bestselling author, Max Lucado. In You'll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times, Max offers assurance: "Deliverance is to the Bible what jazz music is to Mardi Gras: bold, brassy, and everywhere." Whether you find yourself in the pit of financial downturn, job loss, health crisis, or relationship stresses, God has a plan and a pathway forward for you. Contact Terry Buzzard (tbuzz42091@yahoo.com) or Gary Lupton (GLuptonSR@gmail.com) for Zoom Login information.
Meals on Wheels making changes
Sentara Healthcare recently announced a decision to sell its nursing home division, necessitating that Meals on Wheels (MoW) must change its location. Beginning September 1st, meals will be picked up by volunteers at Kings Grant Presbyterian church on Little Neck Road. Chef by Design has agreed to furnish the meals. MoW has had an increase recently in requests for meals and are now serving 140+ meals daily. If you would like to volunteer to deliver meals, please call Lou Schroeder at 757-495-1809.
S.W.E.A.T team supporting the food pantry
Community UMC’s S.W.E.A.T team has had great success with supporting The Gathering at Scott Memorial UMC’s food pantry. They are able to bless many families and we are excited to continue to help them.
If you would like to make an online donation, simply go to their website: The Gathering at Scott Memorial United Methodist Church. To mail a donation, the address is 409 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. Be sure to designate your donation for the food pantry on the memo line of your check.
Upper Rooms are here
Copies of the Upper Room have been placed in the plastic box outside of the tower door. Please feel free to stop by and pick up your copy/copies. Please do not leave any contributions in the outside box.
Current CUMC Contact information
To help keep everyone safe, the church is now working with minimal staff, uncertain office hours, and limited operations. If you have a need during this time, please note the following contact info: Pastor Matt: 703-819-0687
Minister Jannette: 757-633-1843
Leadership Team Rep. Liz Griffin: 757-621-9795
