This coming Sunday, August 30, 2026, will be the 14th Sunday after Pentecost.


Our Scripture Reading will be Matthew 16. 21-28, and the sermon is titled A Redefinition of Jesus' Following.


Hoping to see you here.

Fall Connection Classes


Do you have a unique skill, a favorite hobby, or a passion you love sharing with others? Whether it's woodworking, baking, creative writing, photography, financial stewardship, painting, or a deep dive into scripture, your talent can bring people together!


This October, we are hosting our Fall Connection Sessions - a 6 week series of enrichment and interesting classes designed to foster fellowship and learning. This year we are excited to expand our reach by opening classes not just to our congregation, but to neighbors and friends from churches across our entire District. The classes will begin the 1st week of October and finish the week of November 16th.


If you feel called to share your time and talents, we would love to have you on board! To step up as an instructor or ask questions, contact

 Michelle White @ 434-401-8868. Thank you!

Grief Support Group


Gena Callahan, who leads our Special Olympics Area 24 program, also manages a large team of Hospice facilities in Virginia.


Our Leadership Team overwhelmingly approved Gena’s request to start a monthly Grief Cafe. This is a new Mission for our church

and well-needed. Tell your friends and bring a friend!


Fellowship Hall, corner room with sofas, adjacent to our Theater.


3rd Thursday of each month, beginning August 20th


Setup 5:30-6 pm


Grief Cafe 6- 7:30 pm


Volunteers for Food for Thought


Food for Thought is looking for volunteers on Wednesdays to assist with packing meal bags distributed to local schools (such as Heritage High School). If you are interested in volunteering, you may go to the website:



Parkviewmission.volunteerhub.com.


Here you will need to click on the events block and select Meal Bag Packing. There are many dates open, so you will need to find a date that would

work for you and sign up.


This event takes place at The Plaza, Lower Level

2323 Memorial Avenue, Suite 27.


If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.


Roxanne Martin-Frey

rmfrey34@gmail.com

It’s time to fill the Teal Bags!!



During the month of September, we will be collecting food items for Park View’s Food for Thought.



3 easy steps:



1. Grab a teal bag, located in the Narthex.

2. Scan the QR code for a list of needed items.

3. Return your bag to the bin in the Narthex.



Questions? Contact Debbie Brabrand at dsbrabrand@yahoo.com

Discovery Music

This coming Sunday, the Discovery Band will open with Come Thou Fount (I Will Sing),

a song we've heard them perform before and one that everyone loves. It is a Chris Tomlin song and is based on the old, familiar hymn.


The closing song before the Benediction will be Make Room. Both of these songs are about surrender. Come Thou Fount is a modern retelling of grace, wandering, and God's faithfulness. Make Room is more about active surrender, clearing space for God, and letting Him reorder our lives.


Hoping to see you here!

August CELEBRATIONS!!!

August Birthdays



Wally Blair - Aug 1

Michael Nagy - Aug 5

Jonas Howard - Aug6

Ken Marks - Aug 11

Tucker Brooks - Aug 11

Shirley DuVal - Aug 14

Janice Burton - Aug 14

Margaret Martin - Aug 16

Anne Archambeault - Aug 22

Jeff Aultice - Aug 24

Maddie Howard - Aug 26

Jill Farley - Aug 28

Cindy Bost - Aug 31


August Anniversaries




Joe & Cindy Dolan - Aug 2

Judith & Michael Nagy - Aug 2

David & Linda Kiger - Aug 4

Taz & Marie Daughtrey - Aug 5

Ed & Lisa Alderson - Aug 13

Marie & Ken VanGilder - Aug 13

Sharon & Kenneth White - Aug 21












The Date for the Annual HUMC Yard Sale and Brunswick Stew Has Been Moved!!


The day for this year's yard sale and Brunswick Stew will be the 2nd Saturday in October,

which is October 10th!!!

More details to come.

Mark your calendar


 If anyone would like to place a live floral arrangement in the Sanctuary, please call your preferred flower shop, choose your arrangement, and either pick the arrangement up yourself or have it delivered to the Church on Thursdays by 3 PM. Please notify the church office so Dianne can include a slide. Thank you.


WORSHIP INFORMATION

August 23, 2026

Attendance - 108

Online - 121

Sunday School at HUMC



Sunday at 9:00 am

Children/Youth:

  • PreK-5: Ms. Cam and Ms. Cindy - Fellowship Hall
  • Grades 6-12 - Disciple Center Youth Room


Adults:

  • Heritage Class: Rm. 204
  • Young Adult Class: downstairs off of the Fellowship Hall


Sunday Morning at 11 am

Adults:

  • Genesis Class: Rm. 206


All articles for Mid-Week Mail must be turned in to Dianne by noon on Tuesdays. Thank you!

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