Rise Against Hunger - Meal Packing Event

Sunday, April 12th, 9:30 a.m.

Join us for Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing Sunday on April 19 at 9:30 a.m. as we put our faith into action in a meaningful and hands-on way. Together, we will pack 20,000 meals to support those facing hunger around the world. We invite you to be part of this impactful ministry. Donations are being received, and volunteers are encouraged to sign up on the sheet posted on the church bulletin board. Please note that there will be no in person worship service that day. A pre recorded service will be shared at 10:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact Don Schulz or the church office.

Spring Church Beautification Day 

on Saturday, April 25th, 9 a.m. to Noon

You are invited to come and work alongside your friends at BUMC to make our grounds more beautiful. This is a family friendly activity and are welcome to help with picking up sticks, blowing leaves, and mulching flower and shrub beds.  Please volunteer your time, even for just an hour or two would be helpful.  Any questions, please contact Pat Hamilton at Patham44@gmail.com.

April Lunch & Learn

Sunday, April 19 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The Mercy & Justice Committee invites you to a Lunch & Learn featuring Joseph Chairell and his presentation, “China is Leading the Movement to a Green Economy.”  Come learn and engage in a meaningful conversation about global sustainability. Lunch will be provided. A sign-up sheet is available on the bulletin board by the church office. All are welcome!

Basket Sunday by the United Women in Faith

Sunday, May 3rd

The United Women in Faith are busy making spring baskets which will be available to the highest bidder on May 3rd, the Sunday before Mother's Day. You may place your bids on these beautiful creations, put together by many women of the church, starting on April 19th and ending at 11:45 am in Fellowship Hall on May 3rd. Baskets will be on display the Sunday after "Rise Against Hunger" in the Narthex and in Fellowship Hall.

The proceeds of this silent auction will go to fund the United Women in FAITH budget which sponsors 2 "Lunch and Learn" seminars throughout the year, lends support to the Lydia Circle and Friendship Circle local mission projects, and donates to the national and international missions and missionaries of the United Women in Faith working in this country and around the world to create economic opportunities that support children, women and youth. Currently we are fighting to overturn the school to prison pipeline and create racial and ecological justice for all.

Come and be part of this amazing ministry and fellowship open to all!

Food Drive Donations



Thank you for donating food to our neighbors. Please bring your non-perishable/non-expired items to the church, and place them in our “Food Bank” containers.

If you would prefer, you can bring your items to the Food Bank Network of Somerset County located at 7E Easy St, Bound Brook, NJ 08805. Thank you very much.

Chocolate Jar Invitation



Many of you have discovered the jar of chocolate in the church office. It has quietly become a small place of joy for staff, volunteers, and visitors who stop by during the week. A simple piece of chocolate can brighten someone’s day. Because it is enjoyed by so many, it has been a bit difficult to keep the jar filled each week. So we would like to invite anyone who would like to help to bring a bag of individually wrapped chocolates to share. If you happen to be at the store and feel inspired, simply drop your chocolate donation by the church office. Your sweet gift will surely bring smiles to many. Thank you for helping us keep a little sweetness flowing at church!

Used Clothing Drop-Off



BUMC will receive a small payment for each pound of clothing that is collected in the bin provided. Please support our church by donating your clean and lightly used clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, drapes, pillowcases, and stuffed animals.

(Not accepted: rags, fabric scraps, pillows, toys, books, or household goods.)

Thank you for your donations!

Chancel Guild



Would you like to honor a loved one’s birthday or anniversary with flowers on the credence shelf? Or you may like to remember the passing of a spouse, parents, or a loved one. The Chancel Guild ladies are happy to create a special fresh flower arrangement for you on a date on or near your special date. A sign up calendar is posted on the bulletin board leading to Fellowship Hall. A donation of $25 is requested to help defray the cost of the flowers, which are available to be picked up following the church service.  

Coffee Fellowship Hour Volunteers



Coffee Fellowship is resuming in Fellowship Hall. We are looking for volunteers to provide snacks for our coffee fellowship following the Sunday worship service. A new sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board tomorrow.

Staff Update

We rejoice in God’s good news among us.

Rok Choi has been appointed to a half-time pastoral position at Simply Grace United Methodist Church in the Raritan Shore District of the Greater New Jersey Conference in Bloomsbury, NJ, effective July 1, 2026.

Dohee Woo has been accepted into the Master of Arts in Religion program at Yale Divinity School with a full scholarship, where she will continue her New Testament studies and pursue doctoral work.

Hayoung Kim has been accepted into the Master of Sacred Theology program at Drew Theological School, where she will focus on New Testament studies and pursue doctoral work.

All three will graduate this May with their Master of Divinity degrees from Drew Theological Seminary. Their final Sunday with us will be May 17, when they will also lead worship.

We will hold a farewell reception on Sunday, April 26, after the worship service.

We give thanks to God for their calling and for God’s faithfulness in their journeys.

Young Family Ministries Coordinator

Start Date: Summer 2026 

Bridgewater United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time Young Family Ministries Coordinator to nurture and connect young families in faith. Responsibilities include coordinating Sunday School, leading Vacation Bible School (VBS), planning young family events, supporting volunteers, and strengthening communication with parents. We are looking for a collaborative, organized, and faith-filled leader who is passionate about helping children and families grow in Christ. For more information or to apply, please contact the church office. 

Special Charge Conference

Monday, April 20th at 6:30 pm

A Special Charge Conference will be held on Monday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom to elect individuals to fill vacancies. The Zoom link will be shared with members of the Church Council.  

Prayer Request

• Judy Kaminetzky
• Tim Murphy (relative of Lynne Kinch)
• The Family of Eric Eriksen (friends of The DeLukey’s)
• Laura Beyer(former member of BUMC) and her famlies
• Michele (Friend of Beth Stone)
• All those suffering from war

We keep prayer requests for two weeks unless you ask us to keep them longer. Thank you.