September 7, 2023

Prayers Lifted on

Sunday September 3, 2023


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


  • Of healing, for Dona F.
  • Of healing, my friend in St. Louis recently diagnosed with cancer. NC
  • Of healing, for Bev as she recovers from surgery from an infection in her knee.
  • Of concern, for my work friend Mellissa on the sudden loss of her Mom. Dave M

So we can plan accordingly please RSVP by clicking the button below. If you prefer, a paper sign up sheet will be available starting this weekend on the bulletin board outside Jeff's office.

 

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.

RSVP HERE

Sign up for Faith Formation Classes at the Rally Day

Sunday September 17, 2023


Sunday School Classes for ages Pre-K through Senior High will resume on Sunday, September 24th at 11:15am. Registration for Faith Formation classes will be during the Rally Day event, Sunday September 17, 2023. We look forward to seeing you!

Chatham UMC Men’s Breakfast

Saturday, September 9

9.00 - 10.00am


Host: Rev. Jeff Markay,

48 Elmwood Ave. Chatham NJ 07928.


Come for coffee, conversation and prayer on the parsonage back deck (weather permitting). If it's raining, we’ll gather in the living room and dining room. Please RSVP to Dave Bramwell: dbramwell@gmail.com


Save Your Date!


It's that time of year...As we begin to settle into our routines this Fall, please think ahead and let us know if you will need to reserve a meeting room at the church. You may reserve a room by calling the church office at 973 635 7740 or email rjames@chathumc.org.

Annual Report Reminder


If you would like to submit a report for the Charge Conference Annual report please submit to Catriona Smith at adminassistant@chathamumc.org by Friday September 15, 2024.

This Week

This Sunday's 10:00am service will feature Dorothy McCorry and Ron Yarger, flutes, with Mike Maguire, organ, performing Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine. Join us! 


The Ukulele Orchestra will next meet in person and online Saturday, September 9th at 10:00am in the Asbury Room and on Zoom. For more information contact Peter Hill at the  petepiano@mac.com.


Our Chatham UMC music groups will be starting again in September. Our first Covenant Choir rehearsal will take place before the service on Sunday, September 10th at 8:45am in the Music Room. The Wesley Ringers, Praise Band, Instrumental Ensemble, and Ukulele Orchestra will commence following the choir. For more information contact Peter Hill, Director of Music Ministry at petepiano@mac.com


Thank you to all of our congregational musicians who made the music during our Summer services possible: Steve Davis, percussion, Tom Belding, harmonica, Mike Maguire, piano & keyboard, Dorothy McCorry, flute, Joanna Thilagar, violin, Leah Van Doornik, horn, Miriam and Sharon Yarger, voices, Matthew Beland, ukulele, and members of our Summer Choirs!

Spotlight

Renae James


What’s something about you that few people know? 

I’m originally from Melbourne, Australia


Are you an early bird or a night owl? 

Early Bird


What is your favorite hobby? 

Puzzles and spending time in my garden

 

What’s the first concert you ever attended? 

DC Talk at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia

 

Where is your favorite place to be?

At home with my people (Brett, Alannah, Meredith & Jack)

If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Roasted chicken with salad & carrot cake for dessert

When you were a kid what did you want to be when you grew up?

An air stewardess or a teacher

Are you a dog person or a cat person?

Dog

 

Community News

Cultural and Diversity Celebration of Madison and the Chathams


Saturday September 9, 2023

12pm - 5pm

50 Kings Road, Madison NJ

Rain Date: Sunday September 10, 2023


Click image to read flier

Chatham September 11 Remembrance Ceremony


Monday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at Reasoner Park Next to Firehouse

Rain or Shine.

Speaker: Rev. Jeff Markay


Chatham Emergency Squad Blood Drive


Saturday September 23, 2023

8.30am- 2.30pm

Hosted by Chatham Emergency Squad

St Patrick Church, 85 Washington Ave, Chatham

Appointments available at 222.nybc.org/njdrive

sponsor code 61961

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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. 

Sign up here.

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

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