October 3rd, 2024

Church News

Upcoming Events

10/6 Father Martin Browne, OSB. Preaching at 10:00 AM Service
10/6 Conversation and Q+A with Fr. Martin and Rev. Jeff - Rodda Hall 11:15 AM, following the 10:00 AM service.
10/7 Bible Study on Zoom with Pastor Sharon 10:00 AM
10/13 Faith Formation (every 2nd Sunday following the 10:00 AM service )
10/5 Troop 8 Carwash - parking lot 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
10/13 Adult Discussion Group (after 10:00 AM service)
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 those impacted by the hurricane and flooding.
For the ecumenical gathering and community that comes together next Sunday during Father Martin's visit to Chatham UMC.
For Bob A. gratitude for healing and ongoing prayers.
Of healing and concern for John, suffering from Parkinson.
Of healing and concern for Frank, suffering from cancer.
Of healing for Hank M. who is in the Morristown ICU with stage 4 lung cancer and complications - Paula Marchese.

Vatican Official to Speak

at the Chatham UMC

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Fr. Martin Browne, OSB, from the Office for Christian Unity at the Vatican will preach the sermon at the 10am Worship Service. All are welcome! He will then stay for coffee hour and a round table conversation with Rev. Jeff Markay and the gathered community at 11:15am in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited and welcome for coffee, tea, bagels, conversation and Q+A.

Fr. Martin and Pastor Jeff met at The World Methodist Council meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden in August, 2024. They had some wonderful conversations and discussions about Catholic and Methodist Dialogue and ecumenical friendship. That conversation and friendship will continue on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at the Chatham UMC!

We hope you will invite your friends and neighbors, who are Protestant, Catholic, former Catholic, Spiritual But Not Religious, of any faith background at all, to come to Chatham UMC on Sunday morning, October 6th. It will be memorable!

Adult Discussion Group

On Sunday the Adult Discussion Group will not meet for its usual session but will join others in Rodda Hall for the round table discussion with Father Martin Browne of the Vatican.

Please join us then, after worship. We’ll resume our meetings the following week on Sunday, October 13^th.

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

Bible Study Begins Oct 7th

You’re Invited!

Monday Evenings from October 7 through the end of November, Pastor Sharon will lead 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! We’ll decide together on October 7 which part of the Bible to explore.

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’ll be offering a Faith Formation opportunity for children up to and including 4^th graders during part of our 10:00 am worship service. Children will head to their Faith Formation group right after the scripture reading and before the sermon. The group will be led by members of the congregation, will include Singing and Signing with Peter Hill, and will meet twice a month. The next date for this opportunity is this Sunday, September 29^th.

After September, the group will meet on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Stay tuned for more details!

Faith Formation groups for Middle School (grades 5-8) and High School (grades 9-12) will meet following the 10:00 am worship service from 11:15 am - noon, beginning on Sunday, September 29th.

Questions? Interested in helping?

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

This Sunday's service on October 5th at 10:00 AM features the Covenant Choir performing David LaMotte’s God of the Movements and Martyrs. 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!