Effective at 5:00 pm, Saturday, January 9th, the church building will be closed until further notice. The office will be closed, worship and other services will return to virtual only, and small groups will not be permitted to meet on church property. We hope you will continue to join us on Facebook or YouTube for online Sunday services, 9am traditional and 11:15am modern.
The Healthy Church Team came to this decision because of quickly rising Covid-19 positivity rates and instances of noncompliance to our social distancing protocols.
Several families in our church have been or are currently affected by COVID-19. Please keep these families in your prayers.
Welcome to Jim Ullian, our interim pastor
We welcome Jim Ullian, who will serve as our interim pastor until June. Follow this link to get to know Pastor Jim better.
Beginning Wednesday, February 24th at Noon, Pastor Jim will be livestreaming on Facebook, a brief devotional service, including a virtual Holy Communion. You are invited to share in this devotional moment. If you are planning on participating in Holy Communion, Pastor Jim invites you to have bread and cup with you as you watch. Please feel free to share the post on your social media page.
Lent at Community
We will be offering Lent in a Bag this year. What is That?
“Lent in a Bag” equips you with symbols of the season of Lent and instructions to help you have prayer or conversation at home. They will be available for pick up, from a plastic tub, at the tower door Monday afternoon, Feb. 12. There will be a separate sheet for families with young children. Please take a bag to share with a neighbor. What about children?
There is a daily activity for children called Upon this Tree, it comes with a booklet and large sheet with a punch out of a tree, please take one of each. LENT
The instruction sheet will include an invitation to Sunday night zoom meetings throughout Lent: Sunday Night Devotions and Sharing of Reflections 7:00p.m.
Memorial Bricks now available
Do you have someone dear to you in your life whom you would like to honor? Or perhaps a loved one who has already passed on? Why not show your love by honoring them with a beautiful imprinted memorial brick? These bricks will be installed in the newly designed Percy Patterson Garden behind the sanctuary under the lovely stained glass window. Click HERE to print out and complete the form for the size you'd like. There are 3 sizes and prices: 4x8 - $125; 8x16 - $250; and 16x16 - $500. Let's start ordering and we'll get this garden growing!
Mail the completed form with your check to 1072 Old Kempsville Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
UMW General Meeting set for March 11
Are you concerned about what steps we can take to help make the world a better place? Please join CUMC United Methodist Women on Zoom March 11 at 7:00 pm as guest speaker Jackie Stein leads the UMW General Meeting Social Action program: “Hearing God’s Call to See All the People.” All are welcome to attend and invite a guest. Or two!
Zoom meeting # 321 172 8153 Passcode 1234.
Refreshments provided by yourself. Or not. Up to you.
For more information, please contact Sandi Granger grangr5@cox.net or 757-635-6498.
Charles Wesley SSC starting new study
Please join the Charles Wesley Class for a three-week study, starting on Sunday, February 21 at 10:00am, The Story of Heaven: Exploring the Hope and Promise of Eternity, by Max Lucado & Randy Frazee. Join our class as we open our eyes to what is beyond the glorious finale of God's masterfully told story. These teachings will give us an awe-inspiring peek into what awaits at the end of life here on earth. . Please contact Terry Buzzard <tbuzz42091@yahoo.com> or Gary Lupton<GLuptonSR@gmail.com> for Zoom information.
CUMC seeks a full-time Facilities Manager
Wanted: Community United Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, is seeking someone to fill the position of Facilities Manager. The position requires extensive knowledge and skills with electrical and plumbing systems and other knowledge associated with building operation and maintenance. Good interpersonal and communications skills are necessary. Some computer capabilities will be needed. Certification in plumbing or electricity a plus. This is a full-time, salaried position. Please email leadership@cumcvb.org with a resume or with any questions you may have.
New roof needed on children’s wing
The children’s wing of our building is in need of a new roof. We would like to begin this work in the spring and need your help. The current estimate is close to $180,000. You can give online at Cumcvb.org and designate your gift to the “roof fund,” or you can send in a check with that designated on the memo line. Please prayerfully consider donating to this most important cause.
"It's All About Lay Servants!" Lay servant training event
Virtual Training Event
James River District
Saturday Feb 27, 2021 8:30am-3PM (half hour for lunch break)
Check-in: Sat 8:00-8:30 AM
BASIC COURSE ONLY
There is no cost for this virtual (ZOOM) training! Registration Deadline is Feb 14, 2021. Class limit will be 40 Students.
ONLINE registration only at https://conta.cc/3nzBq8U
Please purchase the books and read them prior to your arrival. Books can be purchased at Cokesbury.com or Amazon.com web sites.
BASIC Course – Instructor: Richard Speirs. This course is the foundation for all other Learning and Leading courses. In this course you are encouraged to discover and employ personal spiritual gifts as God intended. Participants are invited to consider the importance of exercising servant leadership, developing future leaders, remaining rooted in consistent spiritual practices, and being part of a group that holds members accountable in their discipleship. This course offers guidelines for best practices as a church leader and in mission and ministry in the community and in daily life. Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course: ISBN: DR626 • 978-0-88177- 626-3. Books may be purchased at Cokesbury.com
This course will assist person in discerning God’s call for your personal walk and ministry. You MUST attend the entire course and complete the PRE and POST class assignments to receive full create toward Certification or Re-Certification as Certified Lay Servant or Certified Lay
Speaker. Pre and Post assignment are to full fill the Book of Discipline requirement for 10 hours of instruction requirement.
MUST DO - PRE-class assignment: Each person MUST read the book and complete a 1-2 page (no more than two) paper reflecting on your personal call to serve God. Pre-class assignment must be emailed to Richard Speirs (Richard.speirs@yahoo.com).
Post assignment will be assigned at the close of the instruction.
CONTACT for more information: Richard Speirs (804)836-3916 richard.speirs@yahoo.com
Need a mask?
Support UMW missions by buying a mask.
Go to https://www.facebook.com/CUMCVBUMW/photos/3433955436696066 - to see masks available. $5 for 3-pleat, $7 for beak-style. We are also now accepting Square for credit/debit! Contact Julie Kissell (2sing4you@gmail.com or 757-404-1783) to purchase. 100% of donations made for masks will go to UMW missions.
Upper Rooms
Upper Rooms for January and February will be available outside the tower doors. The box is clear with a blue lid.
Meals on Wheels Update
King’s Grant Presbyterian Church on Little Neck Road is now the new location for Meals on Wheels. Volunteers need to know that the new pickup time is 10:30 AM. They have been extremely accommodating and even provide an office. Chef by Design prepares the meals and they presently serve 140 people. Volunteers are always needed so if you are interested, contact Lou Schroeder at 757-495-1809.
Missions & Service Update
JCOC needs your help
The volunteer Coordinator at JCOC, Krishna Loya, put a request on Charity Tracker that they need underwear and toiletries for the homeless. Since there are various sizes needed, they would greatly appreciate a monetary donation in order to fill individual needs. You may do that using their web site (jcoc.org) or mailing a check to the JCOC, 1053 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
To make a donation online go to jcoc.org and find Donation Information: select the amount you want to give, then select one time or recurring donation, and finally on the drop-down menu find Toiletries and Underwear. Your money will be put to good use!
Thank you for helping to serve those in need. Mary McConathy, Missions & Service
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 Jim Minister Jannette: 757-633-1843 Leadership Team Rep. Liz Griffin: 757-621-9795
If you need to reach the leadership team, please email them at leadership@cumcvb.org
