August 9, 2026

Announcements

1. Leadership Team: are you interested in serving the church? Applications to be considered for the leadership team can be found on the table outside the church office or use this link  culpeperumc.org/leadership2026

2. Bazaar Meeting: Wednesday August 12th at 11am in the library. Are you interested in getting more involved in this wonderful holiday event? Many hands make the work light & easier. Contact Bonnie at 540-825-9490 or Linda at 540-825-2360 if you have questions.

3. IGNITE Youth Gathering: Sunday August 16th & Sunday August 30th 4:45pm in the Fellowship Hall

4. Youth Hand Chimes: Sunday August 16th , Sunday August 23rd  and Sunday August 30th at 3:15pm-4:45pm in the Music Suite.

5. Prayer Shawl Ministry: Tuesday August 18th in the Ladies Parlor.

6. UWF Meeting: Wednesday August 19th at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall.

7. Church Fellowship Lunch: Sunday August 23rd come to the Fellowship Hall after the 11am service for a time of fellowship. The church will provide the hotdogs & drinks. We ask the congregation to bring salads, sides & desserts to share.

8. Sunday School Water Day: Sunday August 23rd Help us wrap up Playground Summer Sunday School on August 23rd as we share water games and fun. Consider a towel or change of clothes, especially if you plan to worship at 11. 

9. Ministry Fair Sunday August 30th: there will not be Youth or Children's Sunday School, please stop by the tables in the Fellowship Hall in between worship services to get more info on the different small groups, mission/ministry opportunities, and Sunday school opportunities that are available. 

10. Power Pack: the school year has begun and CUMC has been asked to donate Ramen noodle packets again this year. If you are able to add that to your weekly shopping list, it would be greatly appreciated.

11. Food Closet: with the state of the economy, many in our community have needed to visit the Food Closet as never before. There is a plastic bin in the Narthex where you can drop off donations. Any & all non-perishable food items would be most appreciated as well as personal hygiene products. This week the focus is: pasta, pasta sauce, Hamburger Helper, dried beans, chili, beef stew, canned vegetables. Let’s continue to be the hands & feet of Jesus in our community. 

12. Family Sundae Sunday: Sunday September 6th from 10:15am-10:50am at the pavilion for fellowship, sundaes, and fun before we begin a new Sunday School year.

Small Groups and Sunday School