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Upcoming Events @ CUMC
- 10/20 - 11/10 Winter Coat Drive
- 11/3 Daylight Savings Ends 2:00 AM
- 11/3 All Saints Day Service 10:00 AM
- 11/5 CUMC building will be closed for electrical repairs
- 11/12 Sarah Circle meeting (note revised date)
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11/16 Thanksgiving in a Box drop-off 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- 11/17 Brunch Church Sunday Service 10:00 AM
- 11/23 Community Food Bank Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
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Prayers Lifted on Sunday, October 27th
- For the Palma Family, as they grieve the death of John Palma's mother RoseMarie Palma.
- Of healing for Diane, as she recovers from knee surgery - NC
- Of concern and healing for Noah, dealing with addiction. And for his supportive family and friends.
- For those facing surgery and the long process of recovery.
- For the people of Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran and all who are working for peace and justice.
- For our nation as we go to the polls. For peace, for truth, for wisdom, for the ability and desire to love our neighbors.
- For Katy who faces pre natal surgery in Houston - Sue and Hal
- Of joy and healing for Christina and Diane, healing well from surgery this week.
- Of concern and healing for our daughter Meg, undergoing a procedure today. Healing and prayers - Dave and Becky M.
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Continuing to unpack the topic, Living a Christian Life, we will be exploring ancient and contemplative forms of prayer which were the practices of Jesus. We will read about the specific places and times that Jesus prayed. We will learn about how the practice of Christian prayer has changed and deepened over the millenia. We might even discover ways that we can pray here and now, so that we might be more in the flow of God’s love, and grow and mature as followers of Jesus. Pastor Jeff will lead us in this conversation over the next two weeks. All are welcome! No experience necessary.
We’ll meet in the Asbury Room after worship.
Questions? Contact Ronald Yarger at ryarger@optonline.net
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You’re Invited!
Monday Evening Bible Study
Until the end of November Pastor Sharon will continue leading a weekly Bible Study on Mondays from 7:00 – 8:15 pm on Zoom. Each session can stand alone, so if you can attend one, some, or all, you’re welcome! Whether you’re brand-new to the Bible or know it inside and out, you’re welcome! The group is exploring and discussing the book of the prophet Isaiah.
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!
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Sunday Morning Faith Formation
Whirl Kids (4th grade and younger) meets the second and fourth Sundays of each month during part of the 10:00 am worship service. Children leave the worship service after the scripture reading and are led down the hallway to Classroom 6. Parents and other adults from our congregation lead the group in singing, Bible reading, a fun video and activities related to the day’s scripture reading. Parents/caregivers pick their children up at the conclusion of the worship service.
Middle School (grades 5-8) meets each Sunday at 11:15 am in the Library. Under the leadership of Matthew Beland, this group explores the day’s scripture reading through conversation and activities designed for growing together in our faith
High School (grades 9-12) meets each Sunday at 11:15 am in the Wesley Room. Under the leadership of Pastor Sharon Yarger, the group gathers for conversation around the day’s scripture reading and current event topics, as we seek to grow together in our faith
Questions? Interested in getting involved? Contact Pastor Sharon Yarger at scyarger@optonine.net or at the church office.
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This Sunday's November 3rd All Saints Day service at 10:00 AM will feature Victor Chen, clarinet, with Peter Hill, piano, playing Here is Love by Robert Lowry and the Covenant Choir performing Then We’ll Sing Hosanna arranged by Mack Wilberg.
Join us!
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!
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Some pictures from last weekends Pumpkin Carving event! | |
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We encourage all to sign up on our Flower Calendar
(located across from Pastor Jeff's office) and help to beautify our Sanctuary on a Sunday morning of your choosing.
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You may either request an arrangement provided by
Sunnywoods Florist, at a cost of $50, or provide the flowers yourself. Flowers may be dedicated in honor or in memory of special person/s
or a special occasion.
After the service, you may take the flowers if you wish, or the Congregational Care Ministry Team will deliver them to homebound or hospitalized CUMC folks, as an expression of God's love, and ours.
Questions? Contact Associate Pastor Rev. Sharon C. Yarger at scyarger@optonline.net
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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:
| 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. | | | |
There is a sign up sheet in the hallway outside the sanctuary for those that don’t want to use the QR code | | | |
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Saturday November 16th, 2024
10 AM to 12 PM
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Big THANK YOU for the amazing response we've had so far to our Hurricane Flood Bucket appeal.
Keep 'em coming!
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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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