January 16, 2025

Church News

Upcoming Events @ CUMC

Jan 19th Human Relations Sunday
Jan 20^th Martin Luther King Day Food Collection (back parking lot) 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Jan 20^th Martin Luther King Day Service 11:30am
Feb 2^nd Brunch Church 10:00am
Feb 13^th Suburban Music Study
March 30^th UMCOR Sunday

Prayers Lifted on Sunday

Jan 12th

Of healing and concern for Doris B. whose confidence is shaken after two falls.
Of concern for Mary and Kash, as they adjust to medical concerns - NC
Of concern for the people of California (Becky and Dave Meyer are south of LA and okay) - NC
Of healing for my friend, Michael L, facing a difficult time with cancer - Ron Y
Of healing for Phyllis, who broke her hip in a fall - Ron Y
Of gratitude for first responders, especially fire fighters.

Sunday, January 19th’s 10:00 am service will feature the Chatham UMC Choral Scholars singing If I Can Help Somebody by Alma Andozzo, one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s favorite spirituals in honor of MLK Jr. day on January 20th. Join us!

The next program hosted by the SMSC will be, Music For Love, on Thursday, February 13th at 10:30 am including performers: Andrew Nitkin, guitar, Sophia Agranavich, piano, and Patricia Ruggles, voice. All are invited to this free recital of classical music for and about love in honor of Valentine’s Day.

You're Invited

In honor and in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, on Monday January 20th the CUMC will hold a Food Drive in the parking lot starting at 9.30am followed by a service in our Sanctuary at 11.30am.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Adult Discussion Group

On Sunday we take a deeper look at Jesus’ first miracle – turning water into wine. What is this transformation about? In the story who recognizes God’s power through Jesus? And what other “miracle of abundance” can you think of?

Come join us in the Asbury Room, at 11:15 AM, after worship!

Questions? Contact Ronald Yarger at ryarger@optonline.net

The Finance Team is exploring new ways that people can 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

CUMC Happenings

CUMC’s next Brunch Church will take place in

Rodda Hall, Sunday February 2nd at 10:00 am

All are invited to our Brunch Church service

All sorts of dishes are welcome.

Sunday Morning Faith Formation

Whirl Kids (4^th grade and younger) meets the second and fourth Sundays of each month during part of the 10:00 am worship service. Children leave the worship service after the scripture reading and are led down the hallway to Classroom 6. Parents and other adults from our congregation lead the group in singing, Bible reading, a fun video and activities related to the day’s scripture reading. Parents/caregivers pick their children up at the conclusion of the worship service.

Middle School (grades 5-8) meets each Sunday at 11:15 am in the Library. Under the leadership of Matthew Beland, this group explores the day’s scripture reading through conversation and activities designed for growing together in our faith

High School (grades 9-12) meets each Sunday at 11:15 am in the Wesley Room. Under the leadership of Pastor Sharon Yarger, the group gathers for conversation around the day’s scripture reading and current event topics, as we seek to grow together in our faith

Questions? Interested in getting involved? Contact Pastor Sharon Yarger at scyarger@optonine.net or at the church office.

Community Events

Food Pantry & Distribution

THANK YOU!!!!

Darren D'Alconzo (CHS Athletic Director) with Kim Kreuzer and Jen Semioli (CHS Athletic Boosters Club) presenting a $5,000 check to Rev. Jeff Markay in aid of the CUMC Community Food Pantry. The money comes from the proceeds raised at the recent "Cougar Classic" hoops tournament.

Sr. Margaret dropping off bags of groceries collected by the members of

Project Healthy Bones, for the Food Pantry. Many thanks!!

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.

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