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Prayers Lifted on
Sunday November 19, 2023
During last Sunday's worship service, we received the following requests for prayers...
- Of joy, congratulations Choral Scholars, Niamh, Charley and Matt on their amazing theatrical production of Macbeth. NC
- Of joy, for Marjorie and Rudy S whose 70th anniversary is Saturday, November 25. NC
- Of healing, for Chris C, Don W. AW
- Of healing and concern, for Christian and his caregiver Jane.
- of thanks and healing, for the transgender community during Transgender Awareness Week this week and transgender Day of Remembrance tomorrow.
- For all traveling this week, for all family reunions, for circles of friends and community gathered around Thanksgiving tables this week.
- For Paula and her doctors during her surgery and recovery.
- For all who are grieving, afraid and vulnerable in Israel and Gaza. We pray for peace.
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Advent Gathering at the Parsonage
Sunday, December 3, 2023
4:30-6:PM
48 Elmwood Ave in Chatham
Dear Friends in the Chatham UMC,
Julie and I would like to invite you over to the parsonage for a time of fellowship, refreshments, conversation, singing and prayer. We hope you will bring an Hors d'oeuvre to share. We’ll have some hot apple cider on the stove, some punch on the table, a fire in the fireplace, and the Christmas décor up. At about 5:30pm we’ll light some Advent Candles, have some brief Advent devotions, and sing some favorite Christmas carols around the piano. We’ll be finished about 6:00pm which will give everyone time to finish homework and get ready for Monday. We hope you can come!
Peace,
Jeff Markay
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Flowers
Sunday November 26, 2023
The flowers this Sunday were donated by Rudy and Marj Savoie.
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Community Food Bank Turkey Drive
Last Saturday CUMC hosted the annual Turkey Drive for the Community Food Bank of NJ. Approximately 15 scouts from Troop 8 assisted with the event. An incredible 80 turkeys were collected. We are thankful!
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Thank You Scout Troop 24
Thank you Ryan and Chatham Scout Troop 24 for organizing "Scouting for Food" which collected non perishable items to people in in need in our communities. We are thankful!
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A thank you note from a member of our online congregation in Jacksonville, Florida. Click here to enlarge image. | | | |
Chatham United Methodist Church operates a high quality indoor air purifier that removes contaminants and kills microorganisms. We look forward to celebrating with you during this holiday season! | | | |
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Welcoming New Members to the Chatham UMC
Sunday, December 10, 2023
If you would like to become a member of the Chatham UMC, please contact Rev. Jeff Markay at 973-635-7740 or revjmarkay@earthlink.net.
We thank God for the new people whom God leads to the Chatham UMC. Every new member of this community, makes God’s dreams for this community that much more complete!
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This Sunday's November 26th, 10:00am service will include Mike Maguire and Peter Hill, piano four-hands, performing The Sweet By And By by Joseph Webster, arranged by Joel Raney and Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring by J. S. Bach, arranged by Myra Hess. Join us!
The Ukulele Orchestra will next meet in-person and online Saturday, December 2nd at 10:00am in the Asbury Room and on Zoom. For more information contact Peter Hill at petepiano@mac.com.
The CUMC Instrumental Ensemble will be performing on Sunday, December 3rd. If you play an instrument and would like to know more about joining the Instrumental Ensemble contact Peter Hill at the above email.
The Suburban Music Study Club will host a recital on Thursday, December 14th at 10:30 a.m. in our very own CUMC sanctuary featuring Mike Maguire, organ and piano, Lauryn Boyle, voice, with Peter Hill, piano, and Carol Walker, dulcimer. All are invited to this free “Music For the Holidays” themed recital. Refreshments will be served following.
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Adult Discussion Group
The Adult Discussion Group will not meet this Sunday, November 27th, but do join us for our 3-week Advent Study, beginning December 3rd. We’ll be reading “Advent: Season of Divine Encounter” by Amy Ekeh (available on Amazon), and we meet in the Asbury Room at 11:15am after worship. Contact Ron Yarger at ryarger@optonline.net for more information or questions.
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You’re Invited!
Advent Small Groups Begin Sunday, December 3!
All Are Welcome – in Person or via Zoom
Our Small Groups offer an opportunity to connect more deeply with God and with one another. Groups will gather weekly for one hour to discuss
“Amy Ekeh’s Advent, Season of Divine Encounter helps us look closely at three key Scripture passages to recall, recognize, and anticipate the ways God comes into our lives and our world.” Print and electronic editions of the book may be purchased at amazon.com, and a wide variety of other online booksellers.
Groups will meet in hybrid format in-person in the Asbury Room and via Zoom:
Sundays (12/3, 10 and 17) at 11:15 am, facilitated by Ron Yarger. To participate, contact Ron at ryarger@optonline.net
Mondays (12/4, 11 and 18) at noon facilitated by Pastor Sharon Yarger. To participate, contact Sharon at scyarger@optonline.net
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Christmas Poinsettia Order Forms are available!
The CUMC Missions Committee has selected the following organizations to receive
this year's contributions:
Local: CUMC Food Pantry
National: UMCOR Disaster Response
International: Hospital #5 in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
The beautiful poinsettia display at Christmas time has always been the hallmark of the Advent Celebration. If you wish to participate you can pick up an order form from outside the Sanctuary, from the Church Office, or if you prefer, you can download one here and print it at home.
Order forms must be returned to the office by Sunday, December 17th
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Pumpkins might still be in the patch but we are already planning ahead for Thanksgiving, Advent, and beyond!
Here are a list of dates and events to keep in mind...
November:
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11/23 Happy Thanksgiving - (office closed noon 11/22 and reopens 11/27)
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12/3 First Sunday of Advent- Look for Poinsettia forms!
December:
Information about Sticky Bun Sales coming soon!
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All are invited for fun, fellowship, and cookies! CUMC will be providing decorated Christmas cookies for the inmates and staff at the Morris County Correctional Facility as part of their Chaplaincy’s Christmas Gift Collection. We’ll gather in Rodda Hall to bake, decorate, and package about 500 cookies. A fun event for all ages – feel free to bring friends!
Can’t be there? Consider donating plain homemade cookies for us to decorate. Questions? contact Pastor Sharon Yarger at the church office or at scyarger@optonline.net.
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Masterwork Presents
Messiah Sing
Sunday, December 3, 2023
2:00 pm
Chatham United Methodist Church
460 Main Street, Chatham NJ
Conductor: Carol Walker
Celebrate the season! Sing those fabulous choruses from Handel’s Messiah with members of The Masterwork Chorus. Messiah is Masterwork’s signature piece. Each year since 1961, the chorus has presented its exhilarating performance of the classic at Carnegie Hall, always to standing ovations and often to a nearly full house.
Patterned after Masterwork’s popular Summer Sings, the Messiah Sing–Along will be conducted by Masterwork’s own Carol Walker. Following the singing, singers are invited to the church hall for holiday fellowship and a complimentary afternoon tea.
Reservations are not necessary, but please bring your own Messiah score if possible. A limited number of loaner scores will be available at the door. For further information, call Katherine Becker of The Masterwork Chorus at 973-919-2507.
Tickets can be purchased here.
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Masterwork Presents
Sounds of the Season
Sunday, December 10, 2023
4:00 pm
Chatham United Methodist Church
Conductor: Chris Shepard
Our holiday concert will feature music by conductors Chris Shepard and Martin Sedek, as well as Bach’s Advent Cantata, “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland”, BWV61. The Masterwork Women’s Ensemble will sing the original version of Benjamin Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols”, led by Carol Walker.
Tickets can be purchased here.
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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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Faith Formation (Sunday School) takes place on Sunday mornings at 11:15am for
Kindergarteners and up!
Whirl Kids (K – 4th grade) Sundays at 11:15am meet with Jenee James and Peter Hill in Room 6.The program features music, a fun video, and activities related to the day’s Bible reading.
Middle School (5th-8th grade) –Sundays at 11:15am meet with Matthew Beland in the library for community building and growing together in our faith.
High School – Sundays at 11:15am meet with Sami Main, our Director of Children's and Youth Ministry in the Wesley Room.
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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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