If you should have any questions about this retreat, contact Carolyn
Robertson at carolynrobertson@cvaumc.org.
Virginia Conference Event College Student Care Packages
Another school year has rolled around and exam time will be here
September 26, 7pm: "Way Forward" before you know it! We like to send care packages to our college
"Way forward: a Q&A event with Bishop Sharma D. Lewis, the Rev. Tom students . . . and they like to receive them! So if you know of a first time
Berlin and Ms. Martha Stokes." This event will focus on the work of the college student OR if your continuing college student has had a change
Commission on a Way Forward, the three proposed models and General of address, please let us know so that we can send a care package out at
Conference 2019. The event will be held on Wednesday, September 26 exam time! You can call Susan Reed at 973-0766 or email
at 7 p.m. at Reveille Church, 4200 Cary Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23221. reedr3va@gmail.com. Thanks for your help; the kids will appreciate it!
Bishop Lewis, the Rev. Berlin and Ms. Stokes will share their thoughts as
well as moderate questions on these topics. The event will be
livestreamed and archived at https://livestream.com/VAUMC/COWFQA
Do you sew?
Do you own a sewing machine? Do you have a drawer
or closet or tubby full of fabric? We need you! The
Living Nativity ministry needs more costumes, and we
are in need of folks to help make them. Patterns and
fabric will be provided, and they range from very easy
to mildly intricate. Please join us. We have
Calling All Painters! something for everyone who is creative and wants to
The Board of Trustees is seeking persons to assist with be part of this wonderful ministry. Call, text, or email Kathleen Vogel at
several interior painting projects that will be beginning soon kathleen.morse.vogel@gmail.com or (845) 896-9813.
at Aldersgate Church. Some experience is preferred. If you
might be able to assist for a few hours or for a couple of days Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord
or would like additional information, please contact Ed Ansell Do you play an instrument? Do you love to
of the Board of Trustees at (434) 973-9630. Thank you! sing? We have a place for you! The Chancel
Choir, Instrumental Ensemble, and Handbell
Volunteers Needed Choir are all back in full swing for the year. If
you would like to know more about how to
for Weekend Backpack Program become involved with the musical life of our church, see Rafael
At 6pm on Wednesday evenings during the school year, volunteers go to Scarfullery, Music Director (RafaelScarfullery@cvaumc.org), or Melody
Greer Elementary School and pack approximately 150 bags of food for Day, Handbell Choir Director (Melody@daysongstudio.com).
underserved families within the Greer community. The food is
taken home by students on Fridays. The families who receive All Saints Sunday
this food may not otherwise have adequate food resources for
On All Saints Sunday, November 4th, we will remember the members of
the weekend. We are in need of volunteers to help with this
Aldersgate who have died since November 1, 2017. In addition, if you
program. Your time commitment is 30 minutes once a month.
have a friend or family member you would like to remember in the All
Please consider being the hands and feet of Jesus as we continue to do
Saints Sunday bulletin, please write the name on the tear-off flap of the
his work. Contact Deb Reynolds rynldsdeb@gmail.com for more
Worship Bulletin or email aldersgate@cvaumc.org. All names are due
information, or to sign up to help.
by 9am on Tuesday, October 30.