May 14th, 2026

Church News

Upcoming Events

  • May 17th Suburban Music Study Club "Piano Fest" 2:00pm
  • May 25th Church office closed for Memorial Day
 

Prayers from Sunday

  • Congratulations to Hannah Asirvatham who graduated from college last week - NC
  • For all who are graduating at this time of year, that they may have opportunities for meaningful work.
  • For healing and recovery of Bob A following a fall - Ron Y
 

Adult Discussion Group

After the Resurrection and before he ascended, Jesus said he was going to send the disciples what his Father had promised. What was that? And how is that gift evident today? 


Come join our discussion in the Adult Discussion Group after worship on Sunday, at 11:15am in the Asbury Room. This week, our session will be led by Prof. Karen Smith.

 

This Sunday’s 10:00 a.m. service will feature Ronald Campbell, voice, with the Covenant Choir singing the African-American hymn, Keep Your Eyes On The Prize. Ronald Campbell will also sing the spiritual, Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child. Join us!


The next classical music program to take place in CUMC’s sanctuary will be the Suburban Music Study Club hosting the program: PIANO-fest on Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 p.m. with pianists Sophia Agranovich, Luba Vasilyeva, Olivia Hua, and Eric Feng. Olivia and Eric are winners in the SMSC’s 2025 Grace Gimbel Scholarship Competition. The program is free and refreshments will be served afterwards.

All are invited! 

 

Chatham United Methodist Church is seeking a dependable, hands-on Facilities and Custodial Coordinator to care for and support the church property, including our on-site preschool. This full-time, in-person position (with flexible scheduling and a possible part-time option) combines daily cleaning, routine and preventive maintenance, seasonal upkeep, and support for church and preschool operations. The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming building, works well independently, and lives within a reasonable commuting distance with reliable transportation. The role offers approximately 40 hours per week, along with paid vacation, access to a voluntary UMC pension fund, and additional gratuities for services such as weddings, funerals, and special events



Qualifications

  • Experience in custodial work, facilities maintenance, building operations, or a related role preferred
  • Basic knowledge of plumbing, heating, ventilation, lighting, and general safety practices preferred
  • Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, bending, climbing ladders, cleaning, and seasonal outdoor work
  • Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage routine priorities reliably
  • Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a cooperative attitude
  • Background checks are required for all staff

 

How to apply: Please submit your resume and a brief note of interest to the Staff Parish Relations Committee at: info@chathamumc.org

 

Chatham Community Food Distribution

and CUMC Food Pantry


THANK YOU! to every person and organization in Chatham who donated food this week.


Special thanks to School District of the Chathams, Montessori Children’s Academy, and Table of Hope. Shoutout to Jill Horowitz for organizing the SDOC food drive and Rob Eisenhardt for picking and delivering some 25 boxes from Table of Hope.

Each week, an incredible army of volunteers helps pick up, deliver, sort, and stock donations for our 24/7 Food Pantry, as well as prepare food for our Wednesday afternoon distribution. Your kindness, dedication, and hard work keep this effort going week after week.


Thank you all. We couldn't do this without you.

 

To support the community and ministries here at

Chatham UMC.

Feel free to keep writing checks, or giving through our website, or now through Zelle!

Thank you for your generous support of our community and ministries here at Chatham UMC!

With Gratitude, The CUMC Finance Team

 


Help keep our food pantry and weekly distribution sustained.


 Click Here to donate online!


Want to know more about our Pop Up Pantry and how to help? Check out our webpage.


Or, if you wish, you can contribute directly online by visiting our donation page.

Online Worship Liturgists Needed!


Please sign up to record yourself reading scriptures; this will be a blessing to our online worshiping community. 

Sign up here.

Bread Ministry


The bread ministry is looking for more volunteers to assist in collecting bread from Panera. Please contact the church office for more information.

Communities of Care


If you wish to receive a call, a text or an email from someone at the Chatham UMC community please contact the church office.

Chatham United Methodist Church

460 Main Street

Chatham, NJ 07928

(973) 635-7740

Email: info@chathamumc.org

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