• Love Boldly: Passionately love God and, like Jesus, embrace and include people of every age, nation, race, gender and walk of life.
• Inspired by Matthew 22:37-39 and John 13:34-35

• Serve Joyfully: With a Christ-like heart, journey alongside the most vulnerable, offering care and compassion with joy.
• Inspired by Psalm 100:1, Nehemiah 8:10, John 13:14-15 and 1 Peter 4:10

• Lead Courageously: Follow Jesus’ example by resisting and dismantling all systems of evil, injustice, and oppression, striving for peace, justice and reconciliation.
• Inspired by Joshua 1:9 and Ephesians 6:10

“This is a Kairos moment in the life of The United Methodist Church. This new vision is not simply a statement or a plan, it is a catalyst for transformation,” said Bishop Tracy Smith Malone, President of the Council of Bishops. “It is a vision that will help the Church embrace the divine opportunities before us, to follow where God is leading us, and to more fully engage in our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”

The Council of Bishops and the Connectional Table will work with our United Methodist General Agencies to create resources that inspire and equip disciples, leaders, and congregations to live into this vision. Resources will be shared at Annual Conference sessions and with leaders within local churches this summer, with lay member resources anticipated to follow in late 2025/early 2026.

Rev. Jennifer Cho will be joining a Mission Team traveling to Tanzania from May 23 through June 3. Ten people from the Greater New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania Conferences, including Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi, will participate in this mission. The team will attend the Tanzania Annual Conference and teach at the Local Pastor’s School in Mwanza. We request that you extend your best wishes for the team's safe travels and hope for a significant impact on the people they will serve. BUMC’s Mercy & Justice Team is supporting five local pastors in Tanzania, where one pastor’s annual salary is just $1,200. If you would like to make a monetary donation to support the mission team traveling to Tanzania, please give it to BUMC. Thank you for your support and prayers!

Rev. Jennifer Cho, along with Don and Kathy Schulz, will be attending the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference from May 18 through 20. During this important gathering, we will vote on the 2025 Conference Budget, review and approve the Constitutional Amendments from the 2024 General Conference, consider various pieces of legislation, and receive clergy appointments under the leadership of our new Bishop, Cynthia Moore-Koikoi.

We are excited to commission and ordain new clergy and to celebrate the ongoing ministry and mission of the Greater New Jersey Conference. Please keep all those attending in your prayers. May God's blessing be upon all churches, pastors, and people across our connection.

Youth Spring Retreat

May 16th - 18th

Our youth will be attending the Good Stuff Festival from May 16th to 18th at Carson Simpson Farm in Hatboro, PA. This is a worship concert featuring various artists, musicians, and creative expressions.

We kindly ask for your prayers that our kids will have a blessed, safe, and transformative experience!

Pizza Party for Terrific Tuesday

Tuesday, May 20th | 5:30pm

To celebrate our final gathering, we are hosting a pizza party!  RSVP by Saturday, May 18.

Parents Night Out

Saturday, May 31st | 5:30-8:30pm

Parents - would you like to have a night out? If the answer is yes, then register your kids for Parents Night Out at BUMC! We will take care of feeding your kids and providing fun activities to keep them busy while you enjoy an evening out.

Please register ahead of time HERE and we ask for $10/per child to cover the costs of food and crafts. Any questions, please contact Veronica.

Save the Date: VBS 2025

August 4th-8th | 9am - Noon

We are excited to announce that Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held from August 4 to August 9. This year’s theme is “Loving Kindness,” and we can’t wait to explore God’s love together. Registration isn’t open just yet, so please stay tuned and we’ll share the sign-up link soon.

We need volunteers! If you are interested in helping out, please click HERE below to fill out the volunteer form. Your support makes VBS possible!

Lunch & Learn – Climate (Eco) Justice

Sunday, June 8, after Worship Service

Join us for a meaningful Lunch & Learn session following worship on Sunday, June 8. Joseph Chiarell will present an important workshop on Climate Justice, helping us explore how faith and action intersect in caring for God’s creation. A sandwich lunch will be provided. Please sign up on the bulletin board outside the church office so we can prepare accordingly. All are welcome!

Church Clearing Day

on Saturday, June, from 9am to noon

You are invited to come and work alongside your friends at BUMC to make our grounds more beautiful. You are welcome to stay for the full three hours or to volunteer your time for just an hour or two. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board. Any questions, please contact Pat Hamilton at Patham44@gmail.com.

Summer Handwriting/Fine Motor Camp

Jul 28th– Aug 1st

Looking to prevent the summer slide? Does your child need extra practice on handwriting/fine motor skills? The weeklong summer camp offers a small setting where kids work on these skills through engaging activities.

If you're interested or have any questions about the camp, please reach out to Veronica.

Support Our Veterans!

In May, we are collecting items for veterans. Please consider donating the following:

• Puzzles, Socks, Shampoo and conditioner
• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Body wash, Lotion, Spring t-shirts
• Adult coloring books

Please do not donate products containing alcohol, including colognes and mouthwash. A collection basket is located in front of the Mission Closet. Thank you for your generosity!

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.

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 $20 is requested to help defray the cost of the flowers, which are available to be picked up following the church service.  

Help Needed: Coffee Fellowship Snack Volunteers



We are in great need of volunteers to provide snacks for our coffee fellowship following the Sunday worship service. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board, along with instructions on what to bring. Thank you for helping us extend hospitality to one another!  

Music ministry needs you!

We are looking for Foundation Singers, Sanctuary Choir members, and Bell Ringers. If you have a heart and passion for creating beautiful harmony together, you're welcome to join! If you have any questions, please contact Rok Choi(ychoi@bridgewaterumc.org).

Media ministry needs you!

We are looking for volunteers, especially for live streaming during worship services. I need a text volunteer to manage subtitles and someone to control the camera during the live stream. Helping once a month is more than enough. Youth are also welcome, so if you're interested in volunteering, please contact Dohee Woo(dwoo@bridgewaterumc.org).

Stephen Ministry

If you have found yourself struggling, or going through a particularly stressful life change, we invite you to meet with one of our Stephen Ministers. In meeting with a Stephen Minister, you will receive one-to-one, confidential, Christ-centered care. To be connected with a Stephen Minister, please contact Mary Beth Gruber.

Prayer Request

• Brian Rubinfeld
• Linda Reimer
• Lynn Kheshgi
• Rob Suozzo
• Jim Gruber
• Mary Lou
• Bud Moore