May 23, 2024

Church News

Prayers Lifted on Sunday, May 19th, 2024

For Sharon, as she recovers from covid, and for her family.
For Doug, as he recovers at Overlook Hospital.
For Len, as he recovers and heals at home.
For the people of Gaza.
For those who gather at the Greater NJ Annual Conference.
For Tom L, as he deals with cancer again.
For Doug B, as he continues to recover - AC
Of concern, for a family who is experiencing some rough times.
For those caring for their aging parents. Grant us all compassion as we care for them.
Of joy - congratulations Andrew Z. who last week received his Masters in Special Education, with distinction - NC
Of joy for Ryan Maher, who graduated from William and Mary College yesterday.

Adult Discussion Group

Sunday’s lesson is the familiar story of Nicodemus, a Pharisee who came to Jesus with a question one night, knowing that Jesus was a good and wise teacher.

Why did he come at night? If we are born of the Spirit, could that rebirth happen more than once? And what is that rebirth like?

Come join us in the Asbury Room at 11:15 AM after worship on Sunday,

and bring your questions!

Faith Formation

Sunday Morning

Faith Formation Groups

K – High School

11:15 AM - noon

Whirl Kids

K – 4^th Grade, meets in Room 6

Music, a fun video, and activities

based on the day’s Bible reading

Middle School

5th-8th grade, meets in the Library

Exploring the day’s scripture reading through conversation and activities designed for growing together in our faith

High School Discussion Group

Meets in the Wesley Room. This group gathers for conversation around the day’s scripture reading and current event topics, as we seek to grow together in our faith

Questions?

Contact Rev. Sharon Yarger, Associate Pastor

at scyarger@optonline.net

or at the church office

Sunday, May 26th's 10:00 AM service will include the Mike Maguire playing organ and piano. Join us!

The Ukulele Orchestra will next practice together on Saturday, June 1st at

10:00 AM, online and in person. For more information contact Peter Hill, Director of Music Ministries at petepiano@mac.com

CUMC's music program season will finish on Sunday, June 9th with Music and Arts Appreciation Sunday. The Covenant Choir will be performing Randall Thompson’s 'Alleluia.' If you are a singer and would like to sing as a guest with the Covenant Choir, you are invited! Please contact Peter Hill at petepiano@mac.com.

Time to Celebrate Our Graduates!

If you, or a loved one is graduating from middle school level or above, please notify the church office to be included in a special graduate insert on Sunday, June 16th.

Call (973) 635-7740 or email Catriona Smith at csmith@chathamumc.org

Please include: Their name, from where they are graduating, if their studies are continuing, and the name of the next school they will be attending.

Deadline for Submissions is Monday, June 10^th

CUMC Food Pantry receives $3,000 grant award from

Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation

Pictured receiving the award from Mr. and Mrs. Modi,(owners of Dunkin' in Chatham Township and Chatham Borough who nominated the CUMC Food Pantry for the award), are Rev. Jeff Markay, with CUMC Food Distribution Lead Volunteer, Barbara Bennett.

The Greater NJ Annual Conference

The Great NJ Annual Conference hosted 500 United Methodists at the Wildwood Convention Center from May 19 - 21, 2024. One of the highlights was to participate in the ordination of Rev Sooah Na, who was a seminary intern here at Chatham UMC a few years ago. She is now the Pastor at Centenary UMC in Metuchen, NJ. Chatham UMC was well represented by our Lay Delegate Cheryl Chester. We also saw some other seminarians who have served here at Chatham UMC including Pastor David Gaitan, who is now pastor of the Trinity UMC in Ewing NJ. Thanks Chatham UMC for being a teaching church!

Ministry Opportunity at CUMC!

The Staff Parish Relations Committee is looking to hire a Director of Children's Education and Youth Ministry. This is a part time job of 25-27 hours per week, with salary commensurate with experience.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with anyone you believe may be interested in this position and in becoming a part of the new thing that God is doing here at CUMC!

Click here for job description.

Questions, interest, and resumes can be sent to:

Rev. Jeff Markay, Senior Pastor

460 Main Street

Chatham, NJ 07928

www.chathamumc.org

revjmarkay@earthlink.net

office: 973-635-7740

Community Events

8th Annual Jaime Pinaire

5K Race and Fun Run

Saturday, June 1

The Jaime Pinaire 5K Race & Fun Run is named for the son of Joan and Jim Pinaire, the founders of the James A Pinaire III Foundation. Jaime tragically lost his life in a terrible car accident in December 2014 on his way home from teaching Saturday classes at the Robert Treat Academy in Newark. His dad, Jim, is a valued volunteer at our Food Distribution on Wednesday afternoons.

Jaime played football and baseball during his time at Chatham High School. He remained an avid athlete throughout college and afterwards. He became interested in endurance events, particularly Spartan races. He completed a Sprint, Super, and Beast in one year to conquer Spartan's ultimate challenge — the Trifecta.

Holding a 5K race and Fun Run is a fitting celebration of Jaime's interests while raising money to continue his work in helping educate students with a financial need. All proceeds of the race benefit the James A Pinaire III Foundation which provides scholarships to graduates of Chatham High School and the Robert Treat Academy.

The USATF certified 5K course is flat and fast, starting and finishing at Chatham High School on Lafayette Avenue, and passing by Jaime's childhood home and through the beautiful Rolling Hills neighborhood of Chatham. There are splits every mile and one water stop at roughly the half-way mark.

The 1 Mile Fun Run is on and around Chatham High School grounds and available for those who want a shorter distance. All ages are welcome!

To register for the 5K or the 1 Mile Fune Run, click HERE

CUMC Food Pantry

Save your Empty Egg Cartons!

Please bring your empty egg cartons to church!

The Chatham Community Food Distribution needs more egg cartons

for the eggs to give to our guests on Wednesday afternoons. Bring them to church, or drop them off in the box outside the doors at the rear of the church.

Thank you!