April 9th, 2026

Church News

Upcoming Events

April 11^th Men's Breakfast with Ken Bennett. Brighton Gdns, Florham Park 9:00am
April 12^th Kids Connection
April 25th Meadowlands District Conference hosted by Chatham UMC 10:00am to 12:00pm
May 5^th Sarah Circle 10:00am
May 10^th Brunch Church 9:45am

Prayers from Easter Sunday

For those facing medical procedures this week, and those in need of healing.
For those working for peace and justice. Inclusion of all people in the Beloved Community that you O God continue to form.
For christians worshiping and celebrating the resurrection of Christ throughout the world, especially those living in war zones, and in fear.

This Sunday’s 10:00 a.m. service will feature the Ukulele Orchestra performing If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out by Yusef Islam (Cat Stevens). Join us!

Altar Flowers

The flowers in the chancel this Sunday are in loving memory of my husband Dale on his birthday.

Nan Canfield

Adult Discussion Group

This Sunday the Adult Discussion Group dives a little deeper into the Resurrection story, taking a look at what happened and what was said on the evening of the Resurrection. We’ve labeled Thomas as a “doubter”, but weren’t others also doubting or questioning or wondering? What evidence do we need in order to believe in the resurrection of the body, and what do we mean by the resurrection of the body? What else might be resurrected?

Come join our discussion and prayer time after worship, in the Asbury Room at 11:15am

CUMC Events

Meadowlands District Conference

Chatham UMC to host the 2026 Meadowlands District Conference

Saturday, April 25^th

Rodda Hall

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Expected: approximately 200+ United Methodists from around the district and the world!

Needed: Chatham UMC disciples who can gather at 9:00 am to greet, set up, keep refreshment tables freshly stocked, clean up, and practice the ministry of welcome.

If you would like to help out, please email Pastor Jeff at revjmarkay@earthlink.net

The picture below is from last year’s Meadowlands District Conference led by the Spirit, and Rev. William Williams, our District Superintendent.

Community Events

Senior Citizen FREE Performance

CUMC Food Pantry

Every Thursday morning, Key Club students from ECLC, NJ in Chatham, stop by the church to check expiration dates, sort & shelve food donations and stock the food pantry. Last week Pastor Jeff stopped by to meet them. The students were so proud to hear how much their volunteer work matters to the community!

Our food pantry provides nonperishable food items to anyone in need and is available 365/24/7.

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.

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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