May 16, 2024

Church News

Adult Discussion Group

On Sunday, Peter Hill, our Director of Music Ministry, concludes the discussion of hymn-writing as a creative and contemplative practice. Have you done your homework?? Create a hymn, perhaps using one of the meters found on page

UMH 926. Or perhaps, take an existing poem (with a known meter) and set it to a hymn tune that you like. If you’re curious, and would like to see how that’s done,

come join us in the Asbury Room at 11:15 AM after worship on Sunday, May 19th.

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

On Sunday, May 19th our 10:00 AM Pentecost service will include the Instrumental Ensemble performing 'A Song For Friends' and the Covenant Choir singing 'Love Come Down' by Karen Marrolli. Join us!

The Ukulele Orchestra will next practice together on Saturday, May 18th at 9:45AM, 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!

Deadline: Monday, June 10

If you, or a loved one is graduating from Middle School level or above, please notify the church office.

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. Please send in your information no later than Monday, June 10^th to be included in the special graduate insert on Sunday, June 16^th.

Photo's from

Mother's Day Brunch Church

Sarah Circle

The Sarah Circle convened recently for their annual lunch. Members brought tasty homemade salads and desserts to share, and enjoyed conversation while feasting. Here are some photo's of the occasion

Church Office Administrative Assistant

The Chatham United Methodist Church is actively seeking an organized and detail-oriented Church Office Administrative Assistant to keep our church running smoothly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity to assist the church staff, congregation and ministries with its diverse activities and provide general administrative support on a part time basis (22 hours/week).

Applicants should possess strong communication and recordkeeping skills along with financial and light bookkeeping skills to assist the Financial Manager. Solid computers skills are also required- working knowledge in Word, QuickBooks, and Excel. This position will also support the Community Relations & Communications Coordinator with the church's interface with outside groups and the greater community. Resumes may be sent to our church office at Chatham UMC, 460 Main Street, Chatham NJ 07928, or to our Office Manager at csmith@chathamumc.org. For more information about our church please visit: www.chathamumc.org

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

Thank You

Lafayette School

Every week Lafayette School drops off their leftover snack packs and milk as part of their 'Cougar Cares' program. Our fabulous volunteers then redistribute the items to the families who come to the food distribution on Wednesday's.

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.

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