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A flier, just outside the CUMC Library, features the story of Jackie Robinson, the American professional baseball player who was the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era. Robinson broke the color line when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. The Dodgers’ signing of Robinson heralded the end of racial segregation in professional baseball, which had relegated black players to the Negro leagues since the 1880s. This was a significant step for major league sports, a move that led to the inclusion of many other Black and Brown athletes in professional sports organizations. Robinson’s number, 42, was retired from MLB, but on Jackie Robinson Day (April 15), all ballplayers wear number 42….

(Taken, in part, from Wikipedia)

During the season of Lent we will use a study provided by the United Methodist Church. In particular, we will focus on “Questions to God”, part of the UMC’s Breakthrough Series. 

This week we’ll ask Who is God? To that we can add, Where is God? And, How would you describe God? And, Is God Love?  Bring your questions for God, and we will be sure to include them in our conversations. 

Join us at 11:15 am in the Asbury Room each Sunday of Lent. You don’t need to commit to all six Sundays; just come as often as you can. Each week we will have different questions and a new conversation that will include scripture relevant to our questions.

You're Invited!

Wherever you may be on your faith journey, we welcome you to connect with others for conversation, reflection, and prayer during the six-week season of Lent. Each group meeting lasts approximately one hour, and participants are welcome to attend one, some, or all sessions.

The Sunday morning Lenten Small Group will use Questions to God, part of the United Methodist Church’s “Breakthrough Series”. Asking questions, such as Who is God? Why do bad things happen to good people? and How can I face the future? are common questions we might ask God. 

Print copies of lessons will be available each Sunday of Lent, and by email (contact Ron Yarger at ryarger01@gmail.com).

For the Monday group our guide and companion through the season will be the daily devotional Living Well Through Lent 2026: Cultivating Healing and Wholeness In Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind. It offers a holistic approach to exploring healing and wholeness for ourselves and for the world.

Print copies are available in the church office, and various digital options are offered at livingcompass.org and on Amazon.

Groups will meet in “hybrid” format – in person in the Asbury Room, and via Zoom on:

• Sundays (2/22 – 3/29) at 11:15 am (Ron Yarger, facilitator)
• Mondays (2/23 – 3/30) at 7:00 pm (Pastor Sharon Yarger, facilitator)

For further information or to receive the Zoom invitations, contact Assoc. Pastor Sharon Yarger at scyarger@optonline.net

You’re warmly invited to our annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner on Tuesday, March 3^rd at 5:15 PM. Learn about the holy month of Ramadan from our friends at the Peace Islands Institute, and share dinner together. The evening will include a Muslim call to prayer and a delicious Turkish meal—plus baklava for dessert!

This popular event is limited to the first 100 guests, so please RSVP early

to reserve your spot.

(Click the graphic above to take you to the registration page, or email Catriona in the church office at csmith@chathamumc.org)

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