February 29, 2024

Prayers Lifted on

Sunday's Feb 18th & 25th, 2024

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

Of thanks, for good medical test results
Of thanks, for the health procedure done on my daughter, Carie
Of joy, for Anne E, former member, belated birthday wishes for a milestone birthday - NC
For Wes who just entered rehab for his addictions - Annie W
Of strength, for Ruth as she completes cancer treatments - Annie W
For K, who is struggling with mental health - Annie W
For Sarah and her struggles with advanced Ménière's disease - Annie W
Of healing, for Carol with serious stomach issues
Of healing and concern, for Carolyn, a friend who recently had serious back surgery
Of healing, for Ryan, a first grader recently diagnosed with diabetes and whose family is very upset
Of concern, for our Ukrainian friends suffering from the ravages of war - Ron Y
Of concern for our Palestinian friends suffering from the ravages of war - Ron Y
For the people of Gaza: We pray for a ceasefire in bombing and hostilities
Of comfort for the Schumann family on the loss of their father, Cliff
Of joy and healing, for Alex as he feels better each day
For Meg F. who is recuperating from and injury - Sue & Hal
For Joan, as she prepares to move, and for all in the transitions of life
For Kelli and her unborn baby who have been put on bedrest - Annie
Of concern and healing, for Gloria undergoing cancer treatment, and for John who has Parkinson's
Safe travels for Kyle and Amanda
For the people of Gaza, living in fear and grief
For the people of Israel, living in fear and grief
Of healing, for Beverly as she recovers from knee surgery

Church News

Sarah Circle

The Sarah Circle will meet on Tuesday, March 5th at10:00 AM in the Asbury Room. The program will feature Ashley Boggan, General Secretary, General Commission of Archives and History at Drew University. She will speak to us on "Methodist Women Who Boldly Made history."

All are welcome!

Easter Lilies

2024 Easter Flower Donation and Mission Giving - Orders due by Monday, March 25th, 2024

On Easter Sunday, March 3st, 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, 2023. Forms are available in the church, or you can download one here.

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.

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.

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

"The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak”. How often have we said that? Jesus was the first to say it, lamenting, when he saw three of his disciples sleeping at Gethsemane while he prayed. Gethsemane is a story of lament and surrender. What courage does it take to surrender, and what is it that we surrender?

Come join our Lenten discussion of Lament & Surrender in the Asbury Room at 11:15am, right after worship.

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

This Sunday's 10:00 AM service will feature The Covenant Choir singing Bob Moore's Ave Verum and The Wesley Ringers ringing Give Me Jesus, arranged by Larry Sue. 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.

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!

Welcome New Members!

Left to Right: Rev. Jeff Markay, Cheryl Chester, Karen Smith, Chinedum Uche, Co-Lay Leaders: Chris Fillimon and Hal Burlingame, and Rev. Sharon Yarger

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