We will gather in Rodda Hall for a catered lunch, fellowship, presentation of gifts, words of thanks, and a time of blessing for our beloved Donald who has worked here at Chatham UMC for over 32 years.

Space will be limited, so please RSVP for planning and food catering purposes 

If you would like to contribute financially to this event there are a few options:

• Monetary Gift for Donald Underhill (by cash or check to Church office or by credit card online click here)

• To help underwrite the costs of Donald’s catered luncheon (by cash or check to Church office or by credit card online click here).

To RSVP to Donald's retirement party click here

If you would like to help with set up, clean up and hosting Donald’s Retirement Luncheon, please talk to Staff Parish Relations Committee members Annie Walker and Betsey Ashoka. For further information please contact the church office at info@chathamumc.org 

Adult Discussion Group

This Sunday the Adult Discussion Group takes a break from its weekly sessions so that we can celebrate Donald Underhill and his 32 years with CUMC as our custodian. Join us in Rodda Hall around noon for this special time. 

For the next few weeks, beginning October 25^th, we’ll take a look at familiar hymns and songs, including the messages they convey and the history that led to their composition. Come join us in the Asbury Room after worship. 

Sunday, November 1, 2026, will be our All Saints Day Special Service at 10:00 a.m.

This is an ancient Christian tradition in which we remember loved ones who have completed their course in faith and now live in the heavenly realm. During the service, we will light candles in their memory, speak their names, toll the bell, and give thanks to God for their lives and their homecoming into Eternal Life.

Beginning this weekend, a list of names will be located outside the Church Sanctuary. We invite you to add the names of loved ones who are not yet on the list.

The list will remain outside the Sanctuary through Sunday, October 25. If you would like to add a loved one to the list but are unable to come to the Sanctuary, please call the Church office at (973) 635-7740 or email csmith@chathamumc.org.

If you have friends or neighbors who have lost loved ones in the past year, please invite them to contact us with the names, and invite them to worship with us on November 1, 2026. All people are welcome here.

Filming the Scripture

If you would like to have a report about your ministry or committee included in the 2026 Chatham UMC Charge Conference booklet, please email it to Catriona Smith in the church office. csmith@chathamumc.org

Mrs. Melvin welcomes one of 13 classes of students from Lafayette School who have walked to Chatham UMC, to donate ready to eat, shelf stable lunches. She gives them a tour of the sanctuary, the indoor food sorting area, and the outdoor food pantry. Mrs. Melvin is a pro! She teaches about food insecurity, how we try and help, and affirms the students for their ongoing compassion and generosity. Thanks Mrs. Melvin!

Annual Thanksgiving Turkey

and Ham Appeal

Would you like to donate a ham or turkey to a hungry family at our food distribution?

Please bring your donation to the Chatham UMC parking lot

Wednesday, November 18th, between 1:00pm and 3:00pm

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