Saturday, March 27th is UMCOR Sunday
On this Special Sunday, we support UMCOR in their mission to act as the arms and legs of Christ’s church, moving toward the most vulnerable in their darkest days. All gifts received on UMCOR Sunday ensures that all future gifts designated to specific programs can go 100% to those in need because UMCOR‘s basic expenses are covered.
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During the last Sunday's worship service, we received the following requests for prayers...
- Of Joy for Anthony's birthday this week.
- Of Joy and Thanks for the celebration of our lovely daughter, Meg's, 30th birthday today!
- Of Concern for Melda and David P.-continued prayers of support in these days.
- For Igor T., Igor K., and Svetlana T., coping with the war in Ukraine.
- For Neil Eriksen, who entered Life Eternal on March 6, 2022.
- For Jeff and Zandi as they care for Jeff's father.
- For those looking for meaningful work, and those beginning new jobs.
- For churches in Ukraine and surrounding countries providing food and shelter for millions of refugees and internally displaced persons.
- Of Healing for Meghan C, a college friend of Abby's who suffered a life threatening brain aneurysm Monday while driving. She is recovering in the ICU in North Jersey. (AK)
- Of Healing and Concern for young adults suffering from mental and physical health issues.
- Of Healing for Katie-torn ACL and MCL- will need surgery to repair. (R)
- Of Concern for a new job to enjoy.
- Of Healing and Concern for our great nephew, Michael, in hospice with brain cancer. (DM & BM)
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Sarah and Rebecca Circle to Meet
The Sarah Circle and joined by members of the Rebecca Circle will meet on Tuesday, April 5th at 10:00-11:30 a.m. in the Asbury Room. The program is Leah Wandra. Leah, currently a Drew seminarian, is the first Kenyan and African Deaconess in the United Methodist Church to advocate for the welfare and education of girls and young women in the 21st Century, she has established Mama’s Smith Health Foundation, a Kenyan NGO. Leah will explain the background and aims of this inspiring project. We invite church members to join us and if any questions, please call Nan Canfield at 973-635-2408.
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Adult Class: Lenten Small Group
This Sunday, March 27th, the Adult Class continues its Lenten Study with Amy-Jill Levine’s book, Witness at The Cross. Come join us at 11:15am in the Asbury room, adjacent to the sanctuary. Contact Ronald Yarger at ryarger@optonline.net if you have questions or if you'd like the Zoom link to join the class remotely.
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This Sunday’s March 27th service at 10:00 a.m. features the Covenant Choir performing Safe in the Arms of Jesus by Patricia Mock. Join us!
The Ukulele Orchestra will next meet online and in person on Saturday, April 9th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Asbury Room. For Zoom information contact Peter Hill at the below email address.
If you are a singer and could join in singing during Holy Week, the Covenant Choir invites you to join in during Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and/or Easter Sunday. For more
information contact Peter Hill.
Let us know how we can minister to you through Chatham UMC’s music program and our music groups: the Covenant Choir, the Praise Band, the Wesley Ringers, and the Ukulele Orchestra. Contact music director, Peter Hill at petepiano@mac.com.
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Small Groups are now meeting and exploring the book and video Witness at the Cross by Dr. Amy-Jill Levine. Meeting times are:
-Sundays at 11:10 am (facilitated by Ron Yarger)
-Mondays at noon
-Wednesdays at 7:30 pm (facilitated by Pastor Sharon).
Wherever you may be on your faith journey, we encourage you to connect with fellow pilgrims for study, prayer, conversation, and community.
For further information or to receive the Zoom information contact Associate Pastor Sharon Yarger at scyarger@optonline.net.
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In-Person Sunday School/
Christian Education takes place on Sunday mornings
at 11:00 for ages 4 and up!
(If you would like a Zoom option please let Pastor Sharon know at scyarger@optonline.net)
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Whirl Kids (age 4 – 4th grade)
Sundays at 11:10am meet with Kate Radler, Edie Myers-Arnold, and Peter Hill on the upper level in Room 6 for music, a fun video, and activities related to the day’s Bible reading.
Submerge (5th-8th grade) –Sundays at 11:10am meet with Pastor Sharon in the Wesley Room. We are journeying through some of the most dramatic stories in the Bible, through listening, imagination, and dialogue. Some in this class have recently been trained as acolytes, so watch for some new faces bringing the Light of Christ into our sanctuary on Sunday mornings!
High School Discussion – Sunday at 11:10am meet with Jesse Dicken and Matthew Beland in Room 7.
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Join Us for an
Easter Egg Hunt!
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All children up to 4th grade are welcome to join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday! Meet on our front lawn immediately following our 10:00 AM Worship Service in the Sanctuary.
It will be a Hopping Good time!
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Update!
Our teens have been busy with combined activities with the Madison and Summit UMC's! In early February, the youth tried to roll ping pong balls across the table into cups...it is more fun than it sounds!
The first week of March, we hosted "Capture the Flag" and there was plenty of running and plenty of Fun!
Chatham Youth plan to have a bowling night on April 3rd!
HOLD THE DATE: RISE Carwash Fundraiser on April 23rd. We are seeking a parent to lead this fundraiser.
Questions? Please contact Jesse Dicken at jdicken@drew.edu
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CUMC Outreach - Volunteers are always needed | |
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Online Worship Liturgists Needed!
Please sign up to read and record yourself reading scriptures, this will be a blessing to our online worshiping community. We have open weekends through the beginning of April. Click Here to Sign Up
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CUMC Community Food Pantry
The community support and need of our 24/7 pantry has grown.
Help keep our food pantry and weekly distribution sustained.
Click Here to donate online!
Want to know more about our Pop Up pantry and how to help?
Check out our webpage Here.
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Can You Help the Bread Ministry?
The bread ministry is looking for more volunteers to assist in collecting bread from Panera. Sign Up Here
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Communities of Care
If you wish to receive a call, a text or an email from someone at the Chatham UMC community? Email Church Office Here
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Tickets on Sale for Chatham High School's
Spring Musical, Anastasia!
Performances are this weekend!
Thursday, March 24th - Saturday, March 26th at 7:30 PM
Get tickets online by Clicking Here
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All submissions for next week's CUMC Weekly E-news are due by Tuesdays, 2PM. Submissions may be emailed to Eileen Ruggiero
Chatham United Methodist Church www.chathamumc.org
460 Main Street, Chatham NJ
(973) 635-7740
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