September 14, 2023

Rally Day is this Sunday!

Rally Day, our annual community-building event, is this Sunday September 17^th

We will start our day of with joyful worship in the sanctuary at 10:00am. Following the worship service, join us for grilled burgers and hotdogs, and fellowship! Please bring a side salad and/or a dessert.

So we can plan accordingly please RSVP by clicking the button below.

Let’s start the new school year and launch our fall programs with a fun time filled with food, friends, and laughter! Hope to see you there.

Youth And Kids: Please stop by our table to see Sami and register for Sunday School! Make sure you check out the activities and games!

RSVP HERE

Prayers Lifted on

Sunday September 10, 2023

During last Sunday's worship service, we received the following requests for prayers...

Of thanks, for CPR that saves so many lives. Thankful for the folks that take the time to take the training. Alison A
Gratitude for first responders.
Of healing, for Jack and his family as they deal with his dementia and prepare for him to come home. Ron
Of healing, for Ruthie S with upcoming cancer treatment. Annie W
Of concern, for the Hunchak Family mourning the death of Lorraine. Cheryl C
For Leon, recovering from surgery, and for Mary as she cares for him.
For those in need of mental health resources, may they know their belovedness.
For all affected by the earthquake in Morocco.
For all refugees and migrants fleeing violence and natural disasters.
For a son and his girlfriend who are travelling this week.
For all who are remembering loved ones lost on September 11.
For Chuck H. who is dealing with the impact of agent orange and has many issues and is now in a VET hospital in Ohio. Hal & Sue

Sign up for Faith Formation Classes this Sunday at Rally Day!

Sunday School Classes for ages Pre-K through Senior High will resume on Sunday, September 24^th at 11:15am. Registration for Faith Formation classes will be during the Rally Day event, THIS SUNDAY SEPTEBER 17, 2023. We can't wait to see you!

This Week

This Sunday's Rally Day 10:00am service will include Henry Arnold, piano, performing Prelude No. 1, and the Covenant Choir singing Joel Raney’s We All Are One. Join us!

The Ukulele Orchestra will next meet in-person and online on Saturday, September 16th at 10:00am in the Asbury Room and on Zoom. For more information contact Peter Hill at the email address below.

Our Chatham UMC music groups are starting up again for our new season! The Covenant Choir has begun rehearsing at 8:45am before the 10:00am service on Sundays, and The Wesley Ringers will begin on Wednesday, September 27th at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. All musicians, from much experience to no experience, are invited. For more information contact Peter Hill, Director of Music Ministry at petepiano@mac.com.

Adult Discussion Group Resumes Next Week!

Although the Adult Discussion Group doesn’t meet during the summer, it’s good to read the scriptures in preparation for Sunday’s lesson. This week Jesus tells the parable of The Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18: 21-35). But first, Peter asks Jesus how many times he needs to forgive his brother – up to seven times, right? That seems like enough, doesn’t it? Jesus tells Peter he needs to forgive him seventy-seven times! He then tells the parable, indicating what the kingdom of God is like. Whoa, is it really like that?

Monday Noontime Bible Study meets Mondays at noon (hence the name!) for about 75 minutes on Zoom. Whether you’re brand new to the Bible or know it inside and out, you’re welcome! We spend a little time checking in with each other, then explore and discuss a biblical text, then close by sharing joys and concerns and praying together. At our meeting on September 18th the group will decide what book of the Bible to study this fall. For further information, or to receive the Zoom link contact Pastor Sharon Yarger at scyarger@optonline.net.

Community News

CUMC Food Pantry

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.

Faith Formation Matters

Sunday School classes for ages Pre-K - Senior High will resume Sunday September 24th at 11.15am.

Registrations for Faith Formation classes will be Sunday September 17 2023 during the Rally Day Event.

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