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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Join Agape Ringers!
Healthy for the heart, good for the brain, and joyful for the soul—handbells have it all! Join our Agape Handbell Choir for beginning adults. No experience required, but you do need to know how to read music. No strings attached—just bells, fun, and community. Practices are held weekly on Wednesdays
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Holy Rollers Youth Minigolf Event
Youth Group is kicking off with putters, pizza, and plenty of laughs! The second floor of our building will be transformed into a 9-hole putt-putt course.
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Fall Kick Off
September 7 is Fall Kick-Off Sunday! On Sunday, September 7, we’ll celebrate the start of a new season here at CUMC. After worship, enjoy popsicles and frozen treats as we say goodbye to summer. Then stop by the tables in the lobby to learn more about our fall ministries—children and
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Dinner for 8
Coming Soon... The Fall 2025 edition of Dinner for 8! (Sign up will open soon!) Meet with others who attend CUMC in a small group setting, share a meal together, and build relationships. It's called Dinner for 8. Groups of 8 adults are formed, based on those who have signed
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Sisters of Strength
Friday, August 22 at 5:30 PM If you are a widow and would like the opportunity to socialize with other widows, join us! Our next get-together is a salad supper Friday, August 22, at 5:30 PM at Kim Proppe's home. Sign up below.
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Mission Ministry This Week
We continue to seek to meet the needs of those who are most vulnerable in our community. We are regularly packing food to be distributed to those in need. You can help. Join one of our small food packing or distribution teams. You must be at least 12 years of
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Donuts for YOUth
Youth - join us in the church library before worship on Sunday morning (9:30 or 11:00 AM) for a donut and a smile. Our new youth director, David Raich, will be there to greet each Sunday this summer.
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Men’s Study on Jamesby Kim Wu on August 13, 2025 in Upcoming Events
The United Methodist Men's Saturday Morning Bible study is starting a new study on the book of James on August 23. Led by Jay Moughon. The group meets in room 216 (and by Zoom) on one Saturday each month at 8:30 AM, usually on the first Saturday. If interested, contact
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Fully Human Sermon Series
Do you ever feel like you're only hitting a fraction of what you're capable of? Like, there's gotta be more to this whole 'being human' thing? Then you need to check out 'Fully Human,' our new sermon series where we're leaning into what it really means to live like God
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Third Grade Bible Sunday
Third Grade Bible Sunday celebrates our young disciples as they each receive their very own Bible—a gift of God’s Word to guide them as they grow in faith and discover God’s story. Click on the button below to sign your third grader up to receive their own Bible on Sunday,
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Pizza with the Pastors
Are you new to Centreville UMC or have been attending for a while and want to get to know us better? You are invited to enjoy pizza with the pastors! Pizza with the pastors will be offered roughly once a month from 12:15 - 1:30 PM on Sundays in the
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Yarn Ministry
Come knit or crochet with us! This is a yarn ministry, filled with yarn-loving people who enjoy creating things for missions. We make hats for the unhoused, as well as baby items for new moms. No knitting experience required. We can teach you! Join us on select Monday nights in
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Host Food and Fellowship
Please help us extend the hospitality of Jesus to members, newcomers, and guests in our Fellowship Hall every Sunday from 10:30-11:00. Here’s how to help: 1. Pick a date and sign up! 2. Provide 3 food options for 50 people. Popular suggestions include trays of cookies, fruit, veggies, donut holes,
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Moms Group Activitiesby Kim Wu on August 1, 2025 in Upcoming Events
Are you fully in your Mom Era, but still craving the fun and connection you had in your days of attending youth group? CUMC’s newest group is the one for you! MOMS: Moms Offering Moms Support meets twice a month. -Go out on the town for some grownup fun (time and location TBD each month). Contact Jane
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Book Club
Meet with others to discuss a chosen work of fiction through the lens of your faith. This group meets once a month on a Sunday evening via Zoom. Contact Mirene Capili at mirenecap@yahoo.com to learn more or sign up below. All are welcome! Here are the book club selections for
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Vacation Bible School Photos
What an AMAZING road trip we had at VBS this summer! Our campers hit the road on a faith-filled adventure and had a blast along the way! From singing catchy songs and diving into exciting Bible stories, to making fun crafts, playing awesome games, and enjoying delicious snacks — every
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Summer Bike Ministry
Say hi to our new Youth Director, David Raich! He’s been hitting the road—literally—biking around town to meet our youth and families and delivering summer fun care packages along the way!
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Pentecost in Picturesby Kim Wu on June 10, 2025 in Recent Events
Pentecost Under the Big Top Pentecost Sunday was a spectacle — in the best way! This past Sunday, our church truly went “Under the Big Top” as we celebrated Pentecost with joy, color, and community. In his sermon, Pastor Matthew reminded us that, much like in a circus where people
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