Upcoming Events
- Nov 22nd - Community Food Bank of NJ Turkey Drive 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Nov 23rd - Sanctuary Advent Decoration - following worship service
- Nov 25th - Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Chatham 7:30 pm
- Nov 23rd - Decorate the Sanctuary for Advent and Christmas 11:15 am
- Nov 30th - Rededication of wooden nativity figurines and set-up on front lawn - following worship service
- Dec 7th - Cookies4Life - Rodda Hall 11:15 am
- December 14th - Advent Gathering at the Parsonage 4:30-6:00 pm.
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Prayers from November 16th
- Of healing and concern for a young granddaughter who smashed a finger in the car door.
- Of concern for Tanya Bennett
- Of healing for Jim who is waiting for test results - Jan
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Altar Flowers
The flowers in the chancel this Sunday are in loving memory of my dear Dad, James L. Harrison.
Annie Walker
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The Adult Discussion Group will not meet this Sunday so that we can assist with decorating the sanctuary for Advent after worship.
On the following Sunday, Nov 30th, we will be led in our first Advent session by Prof Karen Smith. We’ll be using “Voices of Advent” by Matthew Skinner. The book, available on Amazon, highlights the voices of Jesus, John the Baptist, Mary, Zechariah, Apostles, and Prophets, showing how their voices, and responses to God, shape our understanding of Advent. Skinner’s Introduction sets the stage by offering a history of Advent, describing how Advent is not just for Christmas, and suggesting how we can wait during Advent.
Join us after worship in the Asbury Room!
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Advent Small Groups Begin Sunday Nov 30th
As we seek to draw closer to God and to one another during the season of Advent, Small Groups will meet weekly for about one hour.
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Sundays, November 30, December 7, 14, and 21st at 11:15 am, facilitated by Ron Yarger (ryarger@optonline.net)
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Mondays December 1, 8, 15, and 22nd at 7:00 pm facilitated by Pastor Sharon Yarger (scyarger@optonline.net)
Both groups will meet in “hybrid” format: in person in the Asbury Room as well as via Zoom.
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The Sunday group will be using Voices of Advent by Matthew Skinner.
| This study examines Advent through the voices of Jesus, John the Baptist, Mary, Zechariah, and the Angels and Prophets. The book examines the scriptures to consider how they lead us to reflect on God, set our priorities, and celebrate Christmas at the end of Advent (from the Preface). Voices of Advent is available in paperback and e-book formats on Amazon. | |  | The Monday group will be using the resource Living Well Through Advent 2025: Practicing Generosity with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength and Mind. | |
The booklet offers daily devotional readings and generosity-inspiring questions that will help prepare us for the true meaning of Christmas.
Living Well is available as an e-book on Amazon, and in digital and print formats at LivingCompass.org. All are free or at a very low cost. Free print copies will also be available in the church office beginning Sunday November 23
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For more information or to receive the Zoom invitation
contact Ron or Sharon at the above email addresses.
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Chatham UMC RISE week 2026
Sunday, July 12th - Saturday July 18th
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If you are interested in reserving a spot on the 2026 RISE Team, please send a $100 check to the Chatham UMC Office by November 30, 2025
made payable to CUMC, and earmarked 2026 RISE Team.
The RISE Board needs to know by December 1, 2025.
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This Sunday’s 10:00 am service includes The Wesley Ringers with Mike Maguire, keyboard, performing O Zion, Haste by James Walsh, arranged by Larry Sue, and The Instrumental Ensemble performing Land of Make Believe by Chuck Mangione. Join us!
The next concert taking place in Chatham UMC’s sanctuary will be Music For The Holidays, a festive program of classical and holiday music with vocalists Susan Kirkland and Ronald Campbell hosted by The Suburban Music Study Club. All are invited to hear this free program on Thursday morning of December 4th at 10:30 am See you there!
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We’ve received a special request for unused Christmas cards to be donated to people who are incarcerated, so that they may send a card to their loved ones this holiday season.
If you have any extra cards that are appropriate and unused (please avoid glitter, stickers, or excessive foil), we invite you to contribute. Kindly include the matching envelopes with your donations. Please mail your cards to:
EPAUMC Prison Ministry:
P.O. Box 820
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0820
Note: This collection will end by Monday, November 24.
Thank you!
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CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS | This modern, lively adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice gives the classic a fresh, feminine, and playful twist while keeping all the beloved characters intact—with a touch more sass and spice. The story follows the four Bennet sisters in their spirited pursuit of wealthy husbands, but Elizabeth “Lizzy” Bennet stands apart. Sharp-witted and independent, Lizzy refuses to settle for a loveless marriage and delights in mocking the social games around her. When she meets the seemingly cold and arrogant Mr. Darcy, she instantly dislikes him—but as their paths intertwine, Lizzy learns that pride, prejudice, and first impressions can be deceiving, and that true character lies beneath the surface. | |
Thursday Nov 20 @ 4:30 pm
Friday Nov 21 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday Nov 22 @ 7:00 pm
Tickets must be purchased in advance online at https://chathamsd.booktix.com starting Monday 11/3
FREE for senior citizens
Students $12
Adults $15
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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!
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Thank you for your generous support of our community and ministries here at Chatham UMC!
With Gratitude, The CUMC Finance Team
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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.
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Online Worship Liturgists Needed!
Please sign up to record yourself reading scriptures; this will be a blessing to our online worshiping community.
Sign up here.
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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.
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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.
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Chatham United Methodist Church
460 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 635-7740
Email: info@chathamumc.org
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