Upcoming Events

• Summer office hours are in effect (Mondays to Thursdays 10am - 1pm; Fridays Closed)
• July 4th Parade: CUMC volunteers will welcome parade attendees and participants to our building for cold water, a restroom break, or a cool place to relax. To volunteer, see eNews post below

Prayers from Sunday

• For fathers, father figures, mentors and friends. That they might be vessels of your grace, peace, and love.
• For all who are missing our fathers and father figures today.
• Of healing for Michele who is suffering from constant headaches - PP
• For the Incardona and Yarger Families as they gather and celebrate Nathaniel and Elizabeth's marriage in Huntsville, Alabama - Rev. Jeff
• Of healing for Lillie H. struggling with dementia, parkinsons and other ailments - her daughter, Kim
• For those encountering bitterness and cynicism, that they may know hope. we pray for the oppressed and ffor those who oppress others.
• For Tanya Bennett who would have been 64 on June 19th.

This Sunday’s 10:00 a.m. service will feature Mike Maguire, our CUMC organist and accompanist, performing an organ solo. Join us!

During the months of July and August we will have two Summer Choir opportunities! Choir members and singers who are not in the choir are all invited to learn an easy anthem and sing it for the 10:00 a.m. services. Our two Summer Choir opportunities will be the Sundays of July 26th and August 23rd. We will meet to practice at 9:00 a.m. in the Music Room both mornings. All are invited!

A Note from the Staff Parish Relations Committee

The Staff Parish Relations Committee is very pleased to support the Renewal Leave of our Senior Pastor, Rev. Jeff Markay. Our district superintendent Rev. William Williams has encouraged all full-time pastors in the district to work with their SPRCs in planning time of Renewal Leave as a healthy spiritual practice that ultimately bears fruits in the lives of the pastors and the churches they serve. Pastor Jeff will be taking July and August as a well-deserved Renewal Leave during which he and his wife Julie will be traveling together, visiting friends and family, and unplugging from the ministry demands of the churches they serve. We have encouraged him to not check emails, so if you have an important email that you want him to read, please send it in mid-September. In early September, Pastor Jeff will be doing some continuing education and taking some vacation time while at a wedding in Colorado. His first Sunday back in the pulpit will be September 20, 2026. We hope you can come to our 10am worship on Sunday, June 28, 2026 when we will bless Pastor Jeff.

We also hope you will come to worship throughout the summer. We are grateful for Rev. Sharon Yarger, and Rev. Dan Gepford who will be preaching, and leading worship with Peter Hill and various musicians during the Summer Sundays. If there is a pastoral emergency in our congregation, please contact the church office or a member of the SPRC committee who will then contact Pastor Sharon, or another United Methodist Pastor in our area, who are providing pastoral care while Pastor Jeff is away. The SPRC has also encouraged our ministry with our online congregation by posting previously recorded and posted messages and sermons throughout the summer.

I write on behalf of the Members of the SPRC including Edie Myers-Arnold, Abby Klug, Jenee James, Jan Dvorkin, Steve Davis, Annie Walker, Betsey Ashoka, Leah Van Doornik and Dave Bramwell, and am grateful for their service to the church.

Sincerely,



Hal Burlingame, SPRC Chair

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 United Methodist Church

460 Main Street

Chatham, NJ 07928

(973) 635-7740

Email: info@chathamumc.org