October 17th, 2024

Church News

Upcoming Events @ CUMC

10/19 Culture, Tea and Conversation 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10/20 - 11/10 Winter Coat Drive
10/26 Online Charge Conference
10/27 Pumpkin Carving 11:15 AM
11/3 All Saints Day Service 10:00 AM
11/5 CUMC building will be closed for electrical repairs
11/5 Sarah Circle meeting (Postponed)
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, October 13th

For Judy Giannetto who entered Life Eternal last week and for her family as they care for one another.
For peace in the Middle East.
For healing, and comfort for the people of Gaza.
For those recovering and rebuilding after the recent hurricanes.
Of concern, for Kate R's mom who's going in for major surgery.
Of healing, for Loretta who fractured her arm after a fall at home. Pain is subsiding. Prayer for a full recovery.
Of healing, for Maureen and her family following her back surgery.

Adult Discussion Group

“Taking a leap of faith”, “By faith you are healed”, “Faith, hope, and love…”, “O ye of little faith”, “Faith as small as.…”, “Faith without works is dead”, “I have faith in….”. What is this thing we call ‘faith’? Is this something that can be measured? Is it something that can grow?

Come join us in the Asbury Room at 11:15, after worship on Sunday, as the Adult Discussion Group discusses faith.

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

Bible Study on Monday's

You’re Invited!

Monday Evening Bible Study

From now through the end of November Pastor Sharon will lead 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!

Faith Formation

Sunday Morning Faith Formation

Whirl Kids (4^th 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.

This Sunday's October 20th service at 10:00 AM will include the Wesley Ringers with Mike Maguire, keyboard, ringing It Is Well With My Soul, and the Covenant Choir performing Greg Gilpin’s Love Lifted Me. 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!

Online Charge Conference

If you would like links to the online Charge Conference zoom meeting on Saturday, October 26 from 9-10am, please contact Pastor Jeff at: revjmarkay@earthlink.net

Charge Conference Booklets can be picked up in the church office.

You’re Invited!

All Ages Event

Pumpkin Carving and Painting

Sunday, October 27, 11:15 am

To get ready for All Hallow’s Eve (aka Halloween) we’ll gather on the lawn

(weather permitting) or in Rodda Hall to carve and paint pumpkins.

We provide the pumpkins and other supplies – you provide the creativity!

Its going to be a fun time – hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Pastor Sharon Yarger at scyarger@optonline.net

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:

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.

Saturday November 16th, 2024

10 AM to 12 PM

Click here for a Bingo Card Shopping List!

CUMC Hurricane Response

Community Events

Registration is free and open to the public.

You're Invited!

Greetings from the General Commission on Archives and History.

We will be gathering in Craig Chapel at Drew Theological School to celebrate the opening of the Center for LGBTQ+ UM Heritage. Our program begins at 4pm with words from Bishop Karen Oliveto and a keynote address from Dr. Randall Miller. The evening will include a hymn-sing with Mark Miller, exhibits displaying the ministries of LGBTQ+ UMs, light refreshments, and a documentary viewing of "1946."

Please JOIN US in person or virtually. And please help us spread the word about this celebration! Let your congregations, pastors, friends, colleagues, and local communities know of this history-making event! We have a goal of raising $5,000 for the Center on Oct 23, but we cannot do that without your assistance and attendance.

Flyers are below. Spread the word and we hope to celebrate with you on Oct 23 at 4pm!

Shalom,

Ashley Boggan D., Ph.D.

General Secretary