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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Holy Week and Easter 2026
Palm Sunday WorshipMarch 29 9:30 & 11:00 AMChildren are invited to process into the sanctuary, waving palm branches, at the start of both worship services, as we commemorate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Holy Thursday Worship April 2 7:00 PM This is a solemn and reflective worship experience that commemorates
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Young Adults Hike
Join us for a Prayer Walk/Hike at Eleanor C. Lawrence Park. Meet at the pond entrance at 1:00 PM for a peaceful stroll through nature, combining light hiking with moments of spiritual reflection and prayer. Spring flowers should be in bloom throughout the park, adding color and joy to our
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Labyrinth Prayer and Meditation Walk
The Centreville United Women in Faith invite you to a Lenten Labyrinth Walk on Sunday, March 15, immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship service. A labyrinth is a path used for prayer and walking meditation—an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and draw closer to God during the Lenten season. After brief remarks
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CDS Preschool 40th Anniversary Celebration
We will be celebrating this special milestone with ONE WORSHIP SERVICE on April 19 at 10:00 AM. A reception will follow the service in the Recreation and Outreach Center (ROC). Stay tuned for more details.
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God’s Creative Kids Workshop
The Children’s Ministry invites your kids to a fun-filled workshop where they can explore their creativity in a fun and engaging environment. Activities include ocean bottle art, planting, painting and safe carpentry! Registration ends April 6!
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Carol Choir Musical
Our talented and enthusiastic 3-6 grade choir will present a short musical during Sunday morning worship. Come and support our younger members as they share their gifts with the congregation.
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Faithful Resistance: Public Witness for Immigrant Justice in Photos
On February 25, a group from Centreville UMC shared in a holy day in Washington, D.C., as our prayers were embodied with every step we took in our march to the US Capitol. As we joined in a day of "Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice," we experienced
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Spring Cleanup Day
Join us as we spruce up the CUMC grounds ahead of Easter and ahead of the lawn mowing season. We will be dividing up the CUMC grounds into five cleanup work areas. Volunteers are responsible for bringing their own work gloves for cleanup day. Many hands make light work! Come
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Easter Flower Ordersby Kim Wu on March 6, 2026 in Upcoming Events
It's time to order Easter flowers! Honor or remember a loved one this Easter by sponsoring an Easter flower one for the displays in the Sanctuary. The cost is $20/flower. The deadline for orders is Monday, March 30. Dedications will be shared during in-person and live-streamed services on Easter Sunday,
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Handbell Dessert Concert Photos
The theme for this year's Handbell Dessert Concert was "A Cinematic Celebration in Bronze," inviting us to travel through some of the most memorable moments in movie music. Sometimes, it's the soundtrack - not the dialogue - that lingers in our memory. A single melody can evoke an entire story,
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Ashes & Coffee to Go Photos
On Ash Wednesday, we offered Ashes & Coffee To Go in the church parking lot, sharing a brief moment of prayer and the sign of ashes with neighbors on their way to work, school, and the day ahead. With a warm cup of coffee in hand, people paused—even if just
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Hypothermia Shelter in Photosby Kim Wu on March 3, 2026 in Recent Events
We had the privilege two evenings in February to share conversation with and host a meal for the guests at the Hypothermia Shelter that was held at St. Stephens UMC.
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Lenten Observation Covenant 2026
Download the Lenten Observance Covenant Lenten Observance Covenant 2026
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Young Adult Study
Starting February 23 Mondays at 7:00 PM in a hybrid format (Room 216 and on Zoom) Led by Ben Ivy We are living in uncertain times. Economic instabilities, eruptions of violence, and natural catastrophes can alter the lives and landscapes of entire communities. Our individual lives are often just as
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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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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 nights in the
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Moms Group Activitiesby Kim Wu on February 25, 2026 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? MOMS is the group for you! MOMS: Moms Offering Moms Support is a group for mothers of little ones and meets generally twice a month. -Join us for playdate fun with
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Sisters of Strength
If you are a widow and would like the opportunity to socialize with other widows, join us! Use the button below to let us know if you want to join the group.
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Teens Opposing Poverty
Once a month, our youth participate in Teens Opposing Poverty (TOP), which works to empower youth in the fight against hunger and poverty and teach them the joy of compassion as they meet the basic needs of the poor. On Saturday, March 21, we will meet at 10:00 AM to
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