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 $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!

Guidelines for Submitting Announcements

To help us maintain clear communication and a smooth worship experience, please follow these guidelines when submitting announcements:

• For Worship Service Announcements (Verbal): Please inform Rev. Jennifer at least one week in advance if you would like your announcement included during the worship service. Our services typically last about one hour, and we strive to maintain a thoughtful and well-paced flow. Only church-related or conference-related events will be included. Last-minute announcements may require us to adjust or remove other planned elements. Please keep your announcement brief and clear—include the event name, time, and purpose.
• For Worship Bulletin Announcements: Please submit your announcement by Thursday so the church office can include it on the back page of the bulletin. Due to limited space, we only include church-related and conference-related events. The bulletin is printed on Friday morning.
• For the Weekly Connection E-News: Submit your request at least one week in advance. We generally include only in-church events. If your announcement is for a non-church event, it will be reviewed by Rev. Jennifer for final approval.
• For the Bulletin Boards: Flyers should be emailed or brought to the church at least one week in advance. We have bulletin boards located near the church office, and flyers will remain posted until the day of the event. Please contact the church office to have your flyer posted.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

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.

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!

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!

United Women in Faith Garage Sale

on Saturday, May 10th

BUWF Garage Sale Returns! The Bridgewater United Women in Faith will be hosting their annual garage sale on Saturday, May 10th (Rain Date is Saturday, May 17th).



There will be 2 spaces in the parking lot per seller, and our youth will host a concession stand to keep you and our visiting shoppers supplied with beverages and food. The United Women in Faith will also host a baked goods sale table of homemade goodies for you to purchase and take home!

Family, friends, and neighbors can join us as either buyers or sellers. To reserve your space as a seller, please complete the form below and return it with a $25 check (payable to Bridgewater United Women in Faith) to:

Bridgewater United Methodist Church

651 Country Club Road

Bridgewater NJ 08807

Drop the form into the UWF mailbox in the church office or scan and send it to the church office at office@bridgewaterumc.org. If you have any questions, please call or text Kathy Schulz at 908-391-7464 or call the Church office at 908-526-1414.

NOTE: Interfaith Rise needs bicycles to help refugees and immigrants commute to their workplaces. If you have a bicycle in decent condition and would like to donate it, please bring it to the garage sale and leave it in the designated area. Thanks!

Friendship Circle

Monday, May 12 |10am, Fellowship Hall 

We will have a collage-making workshop led by Mary Hogarth and also for a luncheon at Delicious Heights in Far Hills (rte. 202N).  Reservations are requested. Please respond to Nancy Manger (908 625 7230) or to Linda Hunter (908 209 1336) by Thursday, May 8.

Hope for Tomorrow Mental Health Fair

Thursday, May 8th |5:30-7:30pm

The Hope for Tomorrow Mental Health Fair is being held in Hillsborough. If you are interested in attending this event or have any questions, please contactct Sue Walton (blessyou17@yahoo.com). 

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

• Linda & John Reimer (John Reimer received into God’s Eternal Rest)
• Becky Hawkins (friend of Sue Walton, received into Gods Eternal Rest)
• Brian Rubinfeld
• Sue McKeary (friend of Sue Walton)
• Lynn Kheshgi
• Rob Suozzo
• Jim Gruber