April 4, 2024

Church News

Prayers Lifted on

Easter Sunday, March 31th, 2024

During last Sunday's worship service, we received the following

requests for prayers...

Of concern and healing for Kevin B. who is recovering from a terrible dog bite.
Of healing and strength for Bill W. - Marion W.
Of healing for Tracy following a lung transplant - Steve and Kate D.
Of concern for Alexandra's baby who's in ICU with breathing issues.
Of healing for Kim who had a hysterectomy today and is resting at home.
Of gratitude for the women lifted up in our Women's History Month prayer station.

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

Adult Discussion Group

This Sunday the Adult Discussion Group resumes its studies with a look at

John 20: 19-31. This scripture includes the appearance of the resurrected Christ to the disciples, the birth of the church, and Thomas’ powerful confession, acknowledging that he has seen Jesus and God together.

Join us in the Asbury Room

after worship at 11:15 AM on Sunday.

Chatham UMC Podcast Spirituality Group

(Continuing through May 15! Join Us!)

Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 PM on Zoom

Continuing April 10, 17, 27 and May 1, 8 & 15

Focus of discussion:

Originally only intended to take place through Lent, the discussion group participants have decided to discuss all 13 of the Season 1 podcast episodes, lasting through May 15. JOIN US!

The podcast is called "Another Name for Every Thing" with Richard Rohr, based on his book The Universal Christ. Participants are invited to listen to the podcast episode 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 discussion during the episode. 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 for the discussions 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 Humanitix page and reserve your spot:

The CUMC Richard Rohr, Another Name for Every Thing Discussion Group event page

Here are the links to the upcoming podcast episodes:

4/10 Discussion: "Practice Resurrection" (Spotify Link) (Apple Link)

4/17 Discussion: "Peter, Paul & Mary (minus Peter)" (Spotify Link) (Apple Link)

4/24 Discussion: "From Me to We" (Spotify Link) (Apple Link)

5/1 Discussion: "An Incarnational Way" (Spotify Link) (Apple Link)

5/8 Discussion: "Feast on Your Life" (Spotify Link) (Apple Link)

5/15 Discussion: "Bonus: Roots & Formation" (Spotify Link) (Apple Link)

This Sunday's 10:00 AM service will feature Mike Maguire, our own organist and accompanist performing a piano solo of his own composition. Join us!

The Ukulele Orchestra will next practice together on Saturday, April 13th at 10:00 AM online and in person. For more information contact Peter Hill, Director of Music Ministries at petepiano@mac.com.

The next performance taking place in our CUMC sanctuary, will be the Suburban Music Study Club, presenting Music For the Spring, on Thursday morning, April 11th at 10:30 AM. All are invited to this free recital to hear light and sweet music ushering you in to the new season!

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Altar Flowers

April 7, 2024

In loving memory of my beautiful mother Miriam Bernadette Smith

July 20, 1942 - April 7, 1991

Catriona Smith

Sanctuary Flowers

We encourage all to sign up on our Flower Calendar

(located across from Pastor Jeff's office)

and help to beautify our Sanctuary

on a Sunday morning of your choosing.

You may either request an arrangement provided by Sunnywoods Florist, at a cost of $50, or provide the flowers yourself. Flowers may be dedicated in honor or in memory of special person/s or a special occasion.

After the service, you may take the flowers if you wish, or the Congregational Care Ministry Team will deliver them to homebound or hospitalized CUMC folks, as an expression of God's love, and ours.

Questions? Contact Associate Pastor Rev. Sharon C. Yarger at scyarger@optonline.net

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