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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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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Called Charge Conferenceby Phil Mohr on July 25, 2025 in Upcoming Events
Topic: Approval of new cell tower contract with AT&T On Sunday, August 10 at 12:15 PM, we will have a called Charge Conference meeting to approve a new contract with AT&T for a proposed cell tower on our property. For the past 14 years we have been under contract with
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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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Missionary Report – Daniel Mohr
Daniel Mohr has completed his 2-year assignment as a global mission fellow with the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries. On Monday, August 11, we will have a potluck dinner at 6:30 PM in the fellowship hall, followed by a presentation by Daniel where he will share more about
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Centre Ridge Back to School Picnic
On August 15, Centreville UMC will be sharing Christ’s love with the Centre Ridge Elementary School community by grilling hotdogs and serving watermelon at the school's back to school picnic for the students, staff, and families. Food will be served from 12:00 -1:00 PM. Volunteers will serve from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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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 teams. You must be at least 12 years of age to
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Backpack Collection
We are collecting 200 new school backpacks for Centre Ridge Elementary School this summer. 39 Backpacks to go!! Please return all backpacks by August 8.
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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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Preschool Story Time
Enjoy fun stories, songs, and activities designed just for little ones this summer. Stories, music, and more will be provided by one of our preschool teachers, Mrs. Kuntz, in the chapel on select Wednesdays. This is not a drop-off event; adults are asked to remain in the room. Come share the
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Young Adult Summer Study
Join our summer study for young adults. Monday nights at 7:00 PM, in-person in Room 216 or on Zoom. We will be studying C.S. Lewis’ “Screwtape Letters”. We will listen to the audiobook recording of each week’s lesson, so no outside reading is required. Just come and enjoy.
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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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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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Knitting Nights
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 June 15, 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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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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Missionary Update – Ellyn Dubberly – June 2025
Ellyn Dubberly sends the following update: I am doing well and the ministry is thriving and keeping me very busy. I am so appreciate of Centerville UMC and the continuous support from your missions team. Our school is serving 620 students Kinder 4 - through high school and is is
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