Prayers Lifted on
Sunday March 3rd, 2024
During last Sunday's worship service, we received the following requests for prayers...
- For the people of Gaza, and for those working for a ceasefire
- For the children of Gaza facing hunger, illness, and injury in the midst of war - Ron Y
- For the people of Russia, wishing to be free and aching for an end to the fighting - Ron Y
- Of joy and thanks, for Peter being cancer free after 7 months of chemo - Hilary H
- Of concern, for Bev S. whose husband entered Eternal Life (unexpectedly) last week - NC
- Of healing, for Mary Lou and Phil K. who are improving steadily - NC
- Of concern, for a friend with health issues who is quite discouraged - SHB
- For Meg F. who is recovering from an injury, and for Chuck H. who is in hospice care in a VA hospital - Hal and Sue
- Of concern and healing, for Lenny as he has knee surgery on Tuesday
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UMCOR Sunday
This Sunday, March 10th, is UMCOR Sunday. Your offering allows UMCOR to use 100% of all funds given to humanitarian response and recovery efforts directly to communities in need. These gifts ensure UMCOR can respond swiftly to disasters around the world and as a source of hope and healing for those left most vulnerable.
To make a donation, scan the barcode on the left, or pick up an envelope from outside the sanctuary.
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Easter Lilies
2024 Easter Flower Donation and Mission Giving.
On Easter Sunday, March 31st, our sanctuary will be adorned with gorgeous lilies, in honor and in memory of our loved ones.
Please have your Easter Lily orders in by March 25th, 2024. Forms are available in the church, or you can download one here.
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Chatham UMC has been invited once again to host an Iftar Dinner which ends the fast of each day in the season of Ramadan for observant Muslim believers.
We will gather in Rodda Hall at 6:30 PM.
The Iftar Dinner begins after the sun goes down. On March 11th that will be at
6:57 PM. Before we eat we’ll have a brief program that will explain some of the history of Ramadan, as well as some time for interfaith Q+A.
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The Peace Islands Institute, who are also our partners for the Interfaith Abraham Lunches, have graciously offered to bring Turkish dinner for all who come.
Spaces are limited to the first 100 people to sign up. To RSVP click here.
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Lenten Small Groups
Sunday's and Monday's February - March
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Wherever you may be on your faith journey, we welcome you to connect with fellow pilgrims for conversation, study, prayer, and community in a Lenten Small Group. Each group meeting lasts approximately one hour.
Through the Valley: a Lenten Series on Lament explores the biblical and spiritual practice of lament: crying out to God when we are troubled, confused, or in pain.
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Using passages from both the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures we’ll consider topics including Lament and Honesty, Lament and Hope, Lament and Community, Lament and Action.
While this is a series, each session also stands on its own, so it is fine to attend one, some, or all sessions. No book, no homework, just show up!
Groups will meet:
Sundays (2/18 – 3/23) at 11:15 am (Ron Yarger, facilitator)
Mondays (2/19 – 3/24) at noon (Pastor Sharon Yarger, facilitator)
Groups will meet in “hybrid” format – in person in the Asbury Room as well as via Zoom.
For further information, or to receive the Zoom invitations, contact Associate Pastor Sharon Yarger at scyarger@optonline.net
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Esther was a queen who saved her people, her community, by coming forth with truth and boldness. She became royalty for “such a time as this”. What are some of the ways our church community can offer space for communal lament to happen? Come join the Adult Discussion Group in the Asbury Room after worship at 11:15 AM on Sunday.
Come join our Lenten discussion of Lament & Surrender in the Asbury Room at 11:15am, right after worship.
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Chatham UMC Podcast Spirituality Group | |
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Wednesday evenings in Lent, from 7:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom
February 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Focus of discussion:
The podcast is called "Another Name for Every Thing" with Richard Rohr. Participants are invited to listen to the podcast during the week. During our hour long Zoom meeting we’ll talk about what we found interesting, helpful, challenging and wise about Richard Rohr’s description of the Universal Christ. Richard Rohr’s book The Universal Christ is steeped in Christian tradition and the natural world, affirmed with good science, neuroscience, astrophysics and illumined with ancient wisdom. Link to register below.
Pastor Jeff will be facilitating these online small group discussions.
Tom Franklin will be our technical host with the sign ups.
To participate, register by going to our Eventbrite page and reserve your spot:
The CUMC Richard Rohr, Another Name for Every Thing Discussion Group event page
Here are the links to the podcasts:
On Spotify
Season 1. Episode 2: Radical Inclusivity (Discussion via Zoom on February 28, 2024)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/38irejl0NQoy6Hwrnpyywr?si=7667dc6212484cc7
Season 1. Episode 3: From the Beginning (Discussion via Zoom on March 6, 2024)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zhT84RPtylOGLd7dKzwol?si=559c7ca960594ac0
Season 1. Episode 4: Love Evolves. (Discussion via Zoom on March 13, 2024)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uMXqPD4wkZ6bCPwRstuTC?si=22618b4468d347f9
Season 1. Episode 5: Respect, Wonder and Reverence. (Discussion via Zoom on March 20, 2024)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vDfcd65n32oVgDVMDonqd?si=2b405a95a144493d
Season 1. Episode 6: An Embodied Path (Discussion via Zoom on March 27, 2024)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1s5XocmxMZ2aOBV4u42nm3?si=6269a5898acc45d1
On Apple Podcasts
Season 1. Episode 2: Radical Inclusivity. (Discussion via Zoom on February 28, 2024)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/another-name-for-every-thing-with-richard-rohr/id1452609613?i=1000430498127
Season 1. Episode 3: From the Beginning. (Discussion via Zoom on February 28, 2024)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/another-name-for-every-thing-with-richard-rohr/id1452609613?i=1000430926450
Season 1. Episode 4: Love Evolves. (Discussion via Zoom on March 13, 2024)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/another-name-for-every-thing-with-richard-rohr/id1452609613?i=1000431414262
Season 1. Episode 5: Respect, Wonder and Reverence. (Discussion via Zoom on March 20, 2024)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/another-name-for-every-thing-with-richard-rohr/id1452609613?i=1000431913245
Season 1. Episode 6: An Embodied Path (Discussion via Zoom on March 27, 2024)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1s5XocmxMZ2aOBV4u42nm3?si=6269a5898acc45d1
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Sunday's 10:00 AM service will include The Ukulele Orchestra performing I Am A Pilgrim with Steve Davis, drums, and The Covenant Choir singing Cantique de Jean Racine by Gabriel Fauré. Join us!
The Ukulele Orchestra will next practice together on Saturday, March 9th at 10:00 AM, online and in person.
For more information contact Peter Hill, Director of Music Ministries at petepiano@mac.com.
The Suburban Music Study Club will hold their annual Grace Gimbel Scholarship Competition in Chatham UMC’s sanctuary on Sunday, March 10th at 2:00 PM All are invited to hear some of the finest young, classical musicians in Northern Jersey! Winners will be announced prior to 5:00 p.m.
The very first Chatham UMC, Concert With A Conscience will take place with the Masterwork Chorus partnering with the Chatham Community Food Distribution on Saturday evening of March 16th at 7:30 PM. to gain awareness and donations for the food distribution. To learn more go to: www.chathamumc.com/music/concerts-with-a-conscience/ or to purchase tickets go to: www.masterwork.org/.
Our CUMC Choral Scholar, Matthew Engel is organizing our next Open Mic Night! All are invited on Sunday evening, March 24th at 6:00 PM. to hear performers from Chatham High and CUMC.
For more information email Matt at: matthewryanengel@gmail.com.
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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
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Girl Scout Senior Troop 96323 Fill the Pantry!
Last weekend Chatham Girl Scouts ran a food drive in aid of the the CUMC Food Pantry. They asked neighbors and friends to fill shopping bags with food items which the young women then picked up and took to the CUMC to replenish the pantry. As you can see from the photo's below, supplies in the pantry were meager when they arrived to restock. When they were finished it was completely full and included a shelf of coveted Girl Scout Cookies which they kindly donated. Thank you Troop 96323!!
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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.
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Online Worship Liturgists Needed!
Please sign up to record yourself reading scriptures; this will be a blessing to our online worshiping community.
Sign up here.
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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.
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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.
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Chatham United Methodist Church
460 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 635-7740
Email: info@chathamumc.org
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