|
During the last Sunday's worship service, we received the following requests for prayers...
- Of Concern for the Lipe (pronounced Ltp) & Solomon family on the passing of Nolan Solomon this week. (SD)
- Of Healing and Concern for Trinity College sophomore killed by a hit and run driver this week. Concern for her parents and classmates. (AF)
- For George, Peggy, & Brandon M as George anticipates his surgery on April 12th.
- For the Pacchia Family and my friend Ursula who is battling colon cancer. (JI)
- Of Healing for the Pacchia Family.
- Of Concern for the Pacchia Family in their sudden and tragic loss.
- For family and friends of Michael Pacchia, killed this week in an auto accident.
- For Melda and Dave as they handle medical concerns. (RY)
- Of Healing and Comfort for the family, friends, and community surrounding the 16year old boy that died by suicide in Maplewood.
- Of Concern, "Bless the Beasts and the Children."
| |
A Bit of CUMC History
Thanks to Stu Shippey, his technological skills and love of Chatham UMC history, we have posted a video made in the 1990s that depicts the history of our stained glass windows. You may enjoy this video below.
| | |
|
Members of the Rebecca and Sarah Circles (and their guests) met this Tuesday, April 5th in our Asbury Room. The women welcomed Deaconess Leah Wandera from Kenya as their guest speaker for the morning. Her compelling presentation created quite a buzz among all those in attendance. | |
|
UMCOR Ukraine Relief Update
We are truly grateful for your generosity in supporting the UMCOR Ukraine Relief. To date, we have collected $3,570. We expect this number to continue to grow. Thank you for your expression of compassion.
| |
|
Men's Group Breakfast This Saturday
The CUMC Mens' Breakfast will be held this Saturday, April 9th, at 9am on the back patio at Dave and Kelly Bramwell's house in New Providence. Address is below:
50 Oxbow Drive
New Providence, NJ 07974
If rain (or extreme cold) is in the forecast, we will instead have our breakfast in Rodda Hall. An email will be sent on Friday if we need to relocate.
Please join us for conversation and breakfast, all are welcome. If you wish to bring your own chair, please do so.
For any questions, please contact Dave Bramwell at 201-320-8625.
| |
|
Adult Class: Lenten Small Group
This Sunday, April 10th, the Adult Class will complete its Lenten study of Amy-Jill Levine’s book, Witness at The Cross. Contact Ronald Yarger at ryarger@optonline.net if you have questions or if you'd like the Zoom link to join the class remotely.
| |
|
This Sunday’s, April 10th, service at 10:00 a.m., includes the Covenant Choir singing Ride On, Ride, On In Majesty by Mark Shepherd. 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.
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 Final Week
| |
|
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.
| |
|
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.
There will be no Sunday School classes on Easter Sunday.
| | |
|
|
Join Us for an
Easter Egg Hunt!
| |
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!
| | |
|
Youth Bowling this Sunday!
Chatham Youth are invited to attend Bowling Night (led by Summit UMC).
RISE Carwash Fundraiser is being postponed until May. More information will be shared in the weeks to come!
Questions? 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? Email Church Office Here
| |
|
Hold The Date! Pizza Party Time!
Support Chatham Methodist Preschool by ordering a pizza! Wednesday, April 27th at 5PM in our rear parking lot.
Please Click Here for order form and more information
| |
It's Time for the Annual Fish 'N' Chip Dinner!
Take the night off from cooking and place an order for Fish 'N' Chips!
There is no sit down dinner and all meals are take out. Dinner tickets must be ordered in advance by presale only. Order form is due by 4/20.
Please Click Here
for Order Form
| |
| |
|
|
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
| | | | |
