October 10th, 2024

Church News

Upcoming Events

10/11 Men's Breakfast 9:00 AM
10/13 Adult Discussion Group (after 10:00 AM service)
10/14 Bible Study on Zoom with Pastor Sharon - Mondays 7:00 PM through end of November
11/3 All Saints Day Service 10:00 AM
11/5 Sarah Circle meeting - Asbury Room at 10:00 AM
11/16 Thanksgiving in a Box drop-off 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11/17 Brunch Church Sunday Service 10:00 AM

Prayers Lifted on Sunday, September 29th

For Tom L. who is recovering from cancer.
For Steve R. in Oklahoma dealing with multiple myloma
Of healing, for LeeAnn's brother Jon.
Of joy and safety for the Cyclists on Wheels for Wells in Zambia 100 mile ride on Saturday 10/12 - Steve D.
For children (and their families) who face needed surgery - RY.
For those impacted by hurricanes and those who seek to help them.
For those leading the Methodist Catholic Dialogue
For Father Martin Browne and Pope Francis as they represent the Christian Rome and throughout the world. For all churches and Christians as we represent the Christ wherever God leads us.
For young families making their way.
For a cessation to war and hostilities in the Middle East - RY

Prayers of thanks from the CUMC Children

For a fun birthday - Leighton H
For hockey and other sports - Travis K
Healing for friends - Travis K
For going to Florida - Cara R
joy for doing good on my tests - Cara R
For healing and helping me to get better when I was sick - Cara R
For Pokemon cards and Cameron - Camden A
For Mr. Cole and Miss Mary, teachers are preschool, and for playing with my toys - Cayden A
For travel with family and a good hockey team

Adult Discussion Group

Beginning this Sunday, for about six weeks, we’ll look at what it means to live a Christian life, exploring topics about prayer, faith, love, and contemplation. What do Jesus and Paul say about these? On November 3^rd and 10^th Pastor Jeff will lead our discussions about Prayer.

For this Sunday, come prepared to discuss the challenges you face and the questions you have about living a Christian life.

Join us in the Asbury Room at 11:15 AM.

Questions? Contact Ronald Yarger at ryarger@optonline.net.

Bible Study on Monday's

You’re Invited!

On Monday Evenings through the end of November, Pastor Sharon is leading a weekly Bible Study on Mondays from 7:00 – 8:15 pm on Zoom. Whether you’re brand-new to the Bible or know it inside and out, you’re welcome!

To receive the Zoom information, or if you have any questions contact Associate Pastor Rev. Sharon Yarger at scyarger@optonline.net.

Hope to see you there!

Faith Formation News!

In response to interest and requests from parents in our congregation, this fall we are offering a Faith Formation opportunity for children up to and including 4^th graders during part of our 10:00 am worship service. Children head to their Faith Formation group right after the scripture reading and before the sermon. The group, led by parents and other adults of the congregation, includes Singing and Signing with Peter Hill, and meets on the second and fourth Sunday's of the month.

Faith Formation groups for Middle School (grades 5-8) and High School (grades 9-12) meet following the 10:00 am worship service from

11:15 am - noon.

Questions? Interested in helping?

Contact Pastor Sharon Yarger at scyarger@optonline.net or at the church office.

October 12th's Sunday service at 10:00 AM will include the Covenant Choir performing Victor C. Johson’s Ubi Caritas. Join us!

The next music group that will be starting up for our new music program season will be the Instrumental Ensemble. If you play an instrument and would like to be part of the Ensemble email Peter Hill, Director of Music Ministries at petepiano@mac.com

The first Suburban Music Study Club to be hosted in Chatham UMC’s sanctuary will be Music For The Holidays on Thursday morning of December 5th at 10:30 AM. The festive program will feature Anne Matlack, organ, Carolyn Enger, piano and Carol Walker, dulcimer. This free recital is open to all; refreshments will be served following the program!

Altar Flowers

Sunday, October 13th, 2024

The flowers in the chancel today

are given to the glory of God

and in loving memory

of my beloved husband

Dale

Nan Canfield

All Saints Day Fundraiser

As a fundraiser for our ministries, the Church Council has decided to invite people to make a donation in memory of loved ones that will be on the 2024 All Saints Day List. Checks can be made payable to the Chatham UMC and marked:

In Memory of ______________. Donating through our website is also possible using the QR code below here .

Donations

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, we will read the names of each departed loved one, ring a bell and light a candle, whether or not a contribution has been made in their memory. We hope you and your friends can come to worship at 10am on November 3 for this meaningful and holy ritual.

CUMC Hurricane Response

Drew Theological School Welcomes

Brother Emile of Taize

Tuesday October 22^nd 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Craig Chapel, Drew Theological School & Online

Join us in Craig Chapel (in Seminary Hall, 36 Madison Ave.) as we welcome Brother Emile of Taizé community in France to Drew Theological School

for an evening of conversation about the Taizé ethos of peace building, communal living, and approach to worship.

The conversation will conclude with a service of prayer and worship

in the Taizé tradition.

Registration is free and open to the public.

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