March 14, 2024

Prayers Lifted on

Sunday March 10th, 2024

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

For the people of Gaza, for the ceasefire, for the release of hostages
For the safe return of the Israeli and American hostages held since 10/07/23 - Loretta Laird
For the people of Ukraine, suffering from the ravages of war and loss - Ron Y
Of healing and concern, for Kelly who is having surgery this week - Dave Bramwell
For Marie Tomich who entered life eternal this week, and for her life which lives on, in and with Christ. Bless Lou, Glen, Geri, Nicole, Kaleigh, Leyna, Ashleigh and Jesse as they grieve her death and give thanks for her life.
For Hugh Cahill who passed away, and for his family - Brian Taylor

Church News

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.

Lenten Small Groups

Sunday's and Monday's February - March

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.

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

Faith Formation Matters

Adult Discussion Group

For Week 5 in Lent we consider Lament and Hope. For our discussion read Lamentations 3:19-26. Despite bitterness and hardship, the writer has hope. And from where does that hope come? When someone says, “There’s a light at the end of tunnel,” what does that mean to you?

Come join the Adult Discussion Group in the Asbury Room

after worship at 11:15 AM on Sunday.

Chatham UMC Podcast Spirituality Group

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

Sunday's 10:00 AM service will include The Covenant Choir singing Cantique de Jean Racine by Gabriel Fauré. Join us!

The Ukulele Orchestra will next practice together on Saturday, March 24th at 10:00 AM, online and in person.

For more information contact Peter Hill, Director of Music Ministries at petepiano@mac.com.

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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Save the Date!

Peace, Shalom, Salaam

Interfaith Iftar Dinner

Dear Friends,

God was good to us all at Monday’s Interfaith Iftar Dinner at Chatham UMC. We welcomed, served and hosted about 125 people from many different religions and backgrounds. I have heard so many people say to me how meaningful it was for them to eat and have conversation with people from a different faith tradition.

Thanks Wendy, Barbara, Carol, Hilary, Glen, Annie, Sue, Hal, Doug, Andrew, Chris, Frank, Bill, Lidia, Catriona, Ron, Nan, Loretta, Corkie and Steve for your ministry of welcoming, serving, setting up, cleaning up, taking pictures, and re-presenting the face of a loving Christ.

Here are just a few pictures below. I posted many more on our Facebook page.

Peace, Shalom, Salaam!

Jeff

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