Gaspar marveled at the wonders of this mysterious contraption. Balthasar was so far away, yet looked so close when gazing through this little window.
“Wonder is the only adequate launching pad for exploring this fullness, this wholeness, of human life. Once a year, each Christmas, for a few days at least, we and millions of our neighbors turn aside from our preoccupations with life reduced to biology or economics or psychology and join together in a community of wonder. The wonder keeps us open-eyed, expectant, alive to life that is always more than we can account for, that always exceeds our calculations, that is always beyond anything we can make." - Eugene Peterson
Today’s micro-challenge: Take a walk or drive around your neighborhood, and enjoy the lights and decorations with child-like wonder.
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Young Adults Upcoming Events
Young Adults are going to run the food distribution at the Centreville Library Parking Lot. Meet at the church at 5:00 PM. The distribution will run from 5:30-6:30 PM, and we will be done cleaning up back at the church around 7:00 PM. Use the QR code to sign up.
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Teach Us to Pray Sermon Series
Prayer opens the door to relationship with God. The Lord’s Prayer gives us a powerful, personal way to speak with God. This series will walk through The Lord’s Prayer, exploring how each phrase opens our hearts to the God who is right here—present, personal, and full of love. Come discover
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Youth Musical
Youth Musical, Sunday April 27 at 9:30 & 11:00 AM How many parables can you fit into one musical? Come and find out! Our Voices In Praise youth choir will be telling some of these timeless tales with heart and humor during both of our worship services on Sunday, April
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Sing & Ring
Join us for our year-end celebration of children’s music ministry. Featuring the Cherub & Carol Choirs, and the Rejoicing & Joyful Noise Ringers. Sunday, May 4 at 6:00 PM.
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Holy Thursday Seder Meal in Pictures
We gathered for a beautiful Holy Thursday Seder meal—a time of reflection, remembrance, and deep connection. As we shared the symbolic foods and retold the story of deliverance, we were reminded of the deep roots of our faith and the love that led Jesus to the cross. It was a
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Dinner for Centre Ridge Elementary School
On June 3, Centreville UMC will be sharing Christ’s love with the Centre Ridge Elementary School community by hosting an evening spaghetti dinner at the school for the students, staff, and families. This event will allow the school administration to hold important informational meetings with the parents while the children
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