March is Women's History Month

Sojourner Truth

Born Isabella Baumfree, she grew up as an enslaved woman in New York. She escaped in 1862, a year before Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. She became a Methodist in 1843 and, on June 1 of that year, heard a clear call from God to become a traveling preacher speaking out against slavery. With call came a new name from God — Sojourner Truth.

For more information on Sojourner Truth and other historical figures, Click Here

With Thanks!

Thank you to those that supported our RISE Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper by purchasing a "To Go" box.

Special Thanks to Chef Carl Andreassen and team for cooking up our delicious and decadent dinners!

In Our Prayers

During the last Sunday's worship service, we received the following requests for prayers...

Of Healing for James (ST)
For peace-a rapid end to the warfare in the Ukraine.
For the people of Ukraine.
For refugees fleeing Ukraine and those receiving them.
Of Healing for Celeste as she recovers from a painful leg surgery.
Of Concern and healing for Lorraine suffering from cancer. Her whole family is coming from all over the country this week.
Of Joy for celebrating another year of Paula's life.
Of Healing for Audrey N. as she recovers from surgery. (NC)

This Week's Details

Adult Class Update!

This Sunday, March 6^th, the Adult Class begins its Lenten Study, using Prof. Amy-Jill Levine’s book, Witness at The Cross. Please read the Introduction and the first chapter, Bystanders and Scoffers. Bring your questions, comments, and curiosity! 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.

Questions about the book? Please see below for more information on

our Lenten Small Groups.

This Sunday’s March 6^th service at 10:00 a.m. will include the Covenant Choir singing Be Still by Karen Marrolli. Join us!

The Ukulele Orchestra will next meet online and in person this Saturday, March 5^th, at 11:00 a.m. in the

Asbury Room. For Zoom information contact Peter Hill at the below email address.

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.

Lenten Small Groups begin this Sunday, March 6^th

Experience Good Friday from the perspectives of those who watched Jesus in his final hours. Jews and Romans, friends and strangers, the powerful and the powerless, the hopeful and the despairing. Discover how each Gospel has its own story to tell and all the witnesses have their own memories. See how these witnesses link to contemporary issues including the criminal justice system, capital punishment, military service, blended families, and issues of conscience. The witnesses at the Crucifixion watch Jesus, and we watch with them and we watch them. And we come away transformed.

Small Groups will meet for six weeks to explore 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, and Wednesdays at 7:30 pm (facilitated by Pastor Sharon). Sunday and Monday groups will meet both in-person (masked) in the Asbury Room and on Zoom. The Wednesday group will meet on Zoom only.

Books are available for purchase at cokesbury.com and amazon.com. 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.

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)

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.

Youth Event This Sunday Evening! Join Us!

For questions or more information, please contact Jesse Dicken at jdicken@drew.edu

CUMC Outreach - Volunteers are always needed

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

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.

Can You Help the Bread Ministry?

The bread ministry is looking for more volunteers to assist in collecting bread from Panera. Sign Up Here

Communities of Care

If you wish to receive a call, a text or an email from someone at the Chatham UMC community? E mail Church Office Here

Community News

The Chatham Emergency Squad will be holding a Blood Drive on Saturday, March 5^th.

Location: Ogden Memorial Church, 286 Main Street, Chatham

Time: 8:30am - 2:30pm

Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled @ www.nybc.org/njdrive

Please use Sponsor Code 61961. Your donation is so appreciated. For more information, please Click Here

Free Performance Opportunity

for Seniors!

All local Senior Citizens are invited to attend a free performance of Chatham High School's production of Anastasia. Performance is Wednesday, March 23^rd, 4PM at CHS Performing Arts Center.

Seniors who reserve a seat will receive a prepacked, take-home dinner of Chicken Francese, salad, pasta, and a roll.

To reserve your seat and dinner, please RSVP no later than March 16^th to seniorspringmusical@gmail.com.