Prayers Lifted on Sunday, August 18th

• For all who are affected by gun violence
• For the people of Ukraine, Gaza, Israel, and Sudan
• For a friend in need of healing
• For a friend who has COVID
• For Doug B. as he recovers from a broken shoulder - NC
• For Doug B. who is recovering from a broken shoulder - Hal
• For Jeff (my son-in-law) as he recovers from a stroke - Lidia Ebbinghouser

You're Invited…

Our in person worship increased by 2% in the year 2023. Our online worship increased by 74% in 2023! I hope you can be part of our online worship team by volunteering to read and film yourself reading the lectionary text for Sunday worship. This can be a wonderful way to stay connected with Chatham UMC, and be a part of God’s message to the world. You are invited to sign up for a certain date and text here.

You can film yourself in landscape mode on your smartphone or computer, then text it to me so that I can edit your scripture reading video into the online worship video. This is one way of sharing God’s love with all people, all over the world!

I welcome your questions and interest!

Thanks,

Jeff

On Sunday August 25 at 10:00 AM in the Chatham United Methodist Church Sanctuary, Rev. Sharon C. Yarger will be leading a Worship Series entitled “Celebrating our Animal Companions.” As part of the series, we’re inviting people to bring items to church to donate to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison. See their Wish List below. Many thanks, and we hope to see you on Sunday!

Volunteers Needed

Contact Glen Walker at gwalker@mswclaims.com

We invite students of all ages (pre-school through graduate school and beyond) as well as educators and school administrators to bring their backpack, briefcase, school bag, etc. to the 10:00 AM worship service on Sunday September 8 for a moment of blessing to help get the school year off to a great start!

Questions? Contact Associate Pastor Rev. Sharon C. Yarger at scyarger@optonline.net or at the church office.

We hope to see you then!

Faith Formation

Sunday School classes for ages Pre-K - Senior High will resume Sunday September 15 and 29!

Bring Your Own Device Help Session

Library of the Chathams, Thursday September 5^th, 3:00 – 5:00pm

Do you need help adding new contacts to your phone, sending an email, or adding & using new apps on your device? Bring your own phone, laptop, or tablet to the library for help with learning the basics. We will provide individualized help based on your needs. Please register for this program here or by giving us a call at 973-635-0603. Drop-ins may be accepted if time permits.

Chatham United Methodist Church

460 Main Street

Chatham, NJ 07928

(973) 635-7740

Email: info@chathamumc.org