A prayer for peace and justice on Election Day

Join us in prayer for peace, dignity, kindness, and justice on election.

God of all nations, on this Election Day, we pray for our diverse and divided nation. Like a downed power line, we are charged with anger, anxiety and fear. We wait, thrashing and threatening, as results come in … vote by vote, state by state, seat by seat. God, we fear rioting and violence. God, we pray for justice and peace.

God, be with us. Be with the poll workers, the politicians, the clerks and the deputies. On this long and exhausting day, may our polls be places of courtesy, the dignity of each voter respected. May our polls be places of safety, free of undue influence or intimidation. May our polls be places of freedom, a fair election for all.

God, who can do far more than we can ask or imagine, as the results of this election become clear, turn our country to the hard work of truth-seeking and healing. The sin of enmity looms large among us.

May the results of this election bear good, spiritual fruit, opening us to your help and hope. May we seek your wisdom, love your truth and promote your peace this day and every day.

Amen. 

Adult Adventure Group

Sunday, November 10th 2p.m.

Join us for a ballroom dance group lesson at Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Green Brook Township. The cost is $30 per person. The Signup sheet is on the bulletin board.

Family Friendly Fall Outdoor Work Day

November 16th 9a.m. - 12p.m.

You are invited to come and work alongside your friends at BUMC to make our grounds more beautiful. The primary task will be leaf raking/blowing at the church and parsonage, which is a great activity for people of all ages. You are welcome to stay for the full 3 hours, or to volunteer your time for just an hour or two. Please bring leaf rakes, leaf blowers, and tarps, if possible.

Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to Pat Hamilton at Patham44@gmail.com.

FOOD Drive

Nov. 16 from 9 am to noon

Please support Bridgewater Families in need during the Thanksgiving Season. Boy Scout Troop 88 and Bridgewater UMC, in conjunction with the PTOs of Van Holten & Eisenhower Schools and Girl Scout Trop 61069, are coordinating this effort.

Donation suggestions include:

Stuffing Mix, Gravy, Canned Vegetables, Sweet/white potatoes, Dessert (non-perishable), Crackers, Croutons, Salad dressing, Decorative items (tablecloth, napkins, plates, etc, and other non-perishable items as well.

Please bring donations to BUMC on Nov. 16 from 9 am to noon.

New Blankets and Sleeping Bags Collection

from November 3rd to November 24th



Lydia Circle will be collecting new blankets and new sleeping bags (for all ages) for SHIP. Please drop items off in the bin by the mission closet as you head to Fellowship Hall. Again we thank you for your faithfulness!

Winter Coat Drive

until December 1st

We are collecting for I-Rise new or gently used clean coats and jackets for all age groups, hats and gloves for the month of November and it will end on Sunday, Dec 1st.

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!

Job Opening | Part-time Administrative Assistant

We are now looking for a part-time administrative assistant for our church office. If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to office@bridgewaterumc.org.

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

• Prayers for Linda Pauli
• Prayers for Curt Schaaf
• Prayers for Family and friends of Ann Tsubota (Friend of Kathy and Don Schulz)