Community UMC continues to provide online worship opportunities at our Facebook and YouTube pages:
Traditional Sunday Worship at 9:00 AM Modern Worship at 11:00 AM
Your financial gifts also matter. You can give online cumcvb.org
Community UMC HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE April 1 - Maundy Thursday
7:00 PM - joint livestream Seder meal with Courthouse Community UMC April 2 - Good Friday
7:00 PM - District-wide livestream service April 4 - Easter Sunday
6:30 AM - in-person sunrise service in the courtyard
9:00 AM - livestream service only
11:00 AM - livestream and in-person outdoor service
See cumcvb.org for Zoom links and service streaming sites
Community UMC
1072 Old Kempsville Rd, VB VA 23464
757-495-1021
People no longer need to “register” in advance of services (that is for Sunrise and the drive-in/hybrid at 11am…and the following weeks when we will have real in-person worship…but they must agree to the 4 questions on the poster below.
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:
How many children and their ages - 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, this a brief list and description of what we have planned.
With the exception of the egg hunt, everything will be in the field.
(FYI in the past CUMC has been very generous with candy filled eggs - to be clear, each child will be allowed SIX EGGS - that is it.)
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, cloths pins (they will paint with disposable brushes or cotton balls) Lamb of God – made from precut paper plates, cotton balls Crosses – precut, 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
Seder Recipes and information
Below are a few websites where you can find simple recipes for traditional kosher foods which might be eaten during the seder. You may desire to make a simple dish and eat it as part of the Seder on Thursday, April 1st at 7pm. We will not have time to do complete meals so consider something light. https://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/holidays/more-holidays/seder-meal https://www.brit.co/modern-passover-recipes/ https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/g4062/passover-recipes/ https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/traditional-apple-walnut-charoset-234298
Things that are good to know about Seder… (from Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passover_Seder_plate)ch
The Passover Seder plate (Hebrew: קערה, ke'ara) is a special plate containing symbolic foods eaten or displayed at the Passover Seder. Significance
Each of the six items arranged on the plate has special significance to the retelling of the story of Passover—the exodus from Egypt—which is the focus of this ritual meal. A seventh symbolic item used during the meal—the three matzos—is not considered part of the seder plate proper.
Symbolic foods
Passover Seder plate. (with imaged examples in brackets):
1. Zeroa (shankbone)
2. Beitza (roasted hard-boiled egg)
3. Maror /Chazeret (horseradish)
4. Maror /Chazeret (onion)
5. Charoset
6. Karpas (parsley) Maror and Chazeret
Maror and Chazeret – Bitter herbs symbolizing the bitterness and harshness of the slavery that the Hebrews endured in Egypt. In Ashkenazi tradition, fresh romaine lettuce or endives (both representing the bitterness of the Roman invasions) or horseradish may be eaten as Maror in the fulfilment of the mitzvah of eating bitter herbs during the Seder. Chazeret is additional bitter herbs, usually romaine lettuce, used in the korech sandwich. Charoset
Charoset – A sweet, brown mixture representing the mortar and brick used by the Hebrew slaves to build the storehouses or pyramids of Egypt. In Ashkenazi Jewish homes, Charoset is traditionally made from chopped nuts, grated apples, cinnamon, and sweet red wine. Karpas
Karpas – A vegetable other than bitter herbs representing hope and renewal, which is dipped into salt water at the beginning of the Seder. Parsley or another green vegetable.[1] Some substitute parsley to slice of green onion (representing the bitterness of slavery in Egypt) or potato (representing the bitterness of the ghetto in Germany and in other European countries), both commonly used. The dipping of a simple vegetable into salt water and the resulting dripping of water off of said vegetables visually represents tears and is a symbolic reminder of the pain felt by the Hebrew slaves in Egypt. Usually, in a Shabbat or holiday meal, the first thing to be eaten after the kiddush over wine is bread. At the Seder table, however, the first thing to be eaten after the kiddush is a vegetable. This leads immediately to the recital of the famous question, Ma Nishtana—"Why is this night different from all other nights?" It also symbolizes the springtime, because Jews celebrate Passover in the spring. Zeroah
Zeroah – Also transliterated Z'roa, it is special as it is the only element of meat on the Seder Plate. Roasted chicken neck or shankbone; symbolizing the Paschal Lamb (Passover sacrifice), which was a lamb that was offered in the Temple in Jerusalem, then roasted and eaten as part of the meal on Seder night. Since the destruction of the Temple, the z'roa serves as a visual reminder of the Pesach sacrifice; it is not eaten or handled during the Seder. Vegetarians often substitute a beet, quoting Pesachim 114b as justification; other vegetarians substitute a sweet potato, allowing a "Paschal yam" to represent the Paschal lamb. Beitzah
Beitzah – A roasted egg, symbolizing the korban chagigah (festival sacrifice) that was offered at the Temple in Jerusalem, then roasted and eaten as part of the meal on Seder night. Although both the Pesach sacrifice and the chagigah were meat offerings, the chagigah is commemorated by an egg, a symbol of mourning (as eggs are the first thing served to mourners after a funeral), evoking the idea of mourning over the destruction of the Temple and our inability to offer any kind of sacrifices in honor of the Pesach holiday. Since the destruction of the Temple, the beitzah serves as a visual reminder of the chagigah; it is not used during the formal part of the seder, but some people eat a regular hard-boiled egg dipped in salt water or vinegar as part of the first course of the meal, or as an appetizer.
Table set for the seder with a seder plate, salt water, matza, kosher wine and a copy of the Haggadah for each guest. Three Matzot
The sixth symbolic item on the Seder table is a plate of three whole matzot, which are stacked and separated from each other by cloths or napkins. The middle matzah will be broken and half of it put aside for the afikoman. The top and another half of the middle matzot will be used for the hamotzi (blessing over bread), and the bottom matzah will be used for the korech (Hillel sandwich). Salt water
A bowl of salt water, which is used for the first "dipping" of the Seder, is not traditionally part of the Seder Plate but is placed on the table beside it. However, it sometimes is used as one of the six items, omitting chazeret.
Sign up for a Spring workday for Heart Havens
All are invited for a spring workday for Heart Havens. Break free from the winter blues by joining UMM to make a difference for adults with a developmental disability. No experience necessary, team leaders will be there to direct volunteers. Help spruce up the Heart Havens MacLeigh-Holland home in Virginia Beach. Look for more details soon! If you are interested in assisting, please contact Johnnie Draughon at johnnie.draughon@cox.net.
Pastor Jim live-streaming a devotional service Wednesdays at noon
Each Wednesday at Noon, Pastor Jim will be live-streaming 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.
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.
Scout Mulch Sales CUMC - Serving youth thru Scouting for 64 years.
Boy Scout Troop 362 is offering bagged mulch for sale. Hardwood mulch, brown colored mulch, and red colored mulch is available at $5.00 per bag, and delivery is free. Scouts will spread the mulch for an extra $1.00 per bag. To order, download the order form here. Order and pay by March 28th, April 10th delivery. For questions or assistance, contact Kurt Wentzell at 757-373-2862, e-mail: kweasell@aol.com or David Timmerman at 757-513-1537, e-mail: d.timmerman@verizon.net.
Growing in Faith
Are you looking for Christian resources for learning at home? Did you know there are features for children on our website? On the Home page (cumcvb.org), scroll down to the section called “Growing in Faith.” The link will take you to a page listing a variety of online and print resources for Bible study and for learning at home about the Christian faith.
The “Growing in Faith” page is in the beginning stages of development and will continue to grow as resources are discovered or recommended for inclusion. If you have a recommendation for an excellent resource for the Growing in Faith page, send the link or title/author to website@cumcvb.org. Recommendations will be reviewed and included as appropriate for our church community.
Charles Wesley SS Class Study
Please join the Charles Wesley Class for a four-week study, starting on Sunday, March 14 at 10:00am, by Lee Strobel, The Case for Easter. Join our class as we look at the story of Jesus’ resurrection and reveal how we can know that it actually took place. Please contact Terry Buzzard < tbuzz42091@yahoo.com> or Gary Lupton <GLuptonSR@gmail.com> for Zoom information.
Military/Deployed/College Students Updates
We are updating our military/deployed/college student's portion of the United Methodist Women's Prayer List and could use your help! Do you know other members who are college students or in the military and/or deployed? We would love to add them to the Prayer List so we can actively pray for them. Please send updates to Stephanie Denmyer at sdenmyer@gmail.com.
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.
UMM and UMW have masks available
Virginia Conference UMM face masks. $10 each. They are not embroidered, but are screen printed with a solid, good quality burgundy colored ink. Limited supply, limited offer. Contact Andrew Kissell if interested -andrew.kissell@aecom.com
Support UMW missions by buying a mask.
Go to https://www.facebook.com/CUMCVBUMW/photos/3433955436696066 - to see more available masks. $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 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
Community UMC has an active prayer chain -
With over 100 members. To send a prayer request to be shared with the prayer chain, click on the link on the Home page (see 3rd feature box under the main photo). You may choose to share your prayer concern to the entire prayer chain, or you may opt to send a private request to our Congregational Care Minister. Prayer requests will be published to the prayer chain on Sundays and Thursdays. For emergency submissions, contact Janette Clavez, Minister of Congregational Care. If you would like to join the prayer chain to receive notification of prayer requests from church members, here are the steps:
How to join and receive the CUMC email prayer chain.
1. Please log into your Shelby Next Membership account, at this link: https://cumcvb.shelbynextchms.com/user/login
2. Once you are logged on, from the vertical dark grey bar click on “groups.”
3. Then under Find a group, you will see “Prayer mail list, email” with a blue button on the right, click “join.”
You will then be on the list to receive the prayer emails as they are sent. Please be sure to check your “My Info” page to ensure you have your most used email listed. The prayer mail will be sent to this email. Prayer chain emails are automated, so please check your spam folder if you are not receiving them.
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 Ullian: 757-650-4266 Minister of Congregational Care: 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
