During the last Sunday's worship service, we received the following

requests for prayers...

• For those impacted by the fire on Main Street this week.
• For Marcy, having a difficult time after the sudden loss of her father.
• Of Healing for the Martin family on the loss of their child.
• Of Healing for a cousin going through a health crisis and seeking answers.
• A friend with stage 4 breast cancer-praying for good scans and continued "no evidence of disease."
• Of Concern and Healing for Jim G. (Kate R.'s dad). He is in the hospital with heart issues. Pray also for his wife, Theresa, who is deeply concerned for his health.
• Of Joy, congratulations to Andrew Z. who received his Master's degree with distinction. (NC)

Thank You for sharing the love and beauty, Sunnywoods!

Last week we were gifted with lovely red and white roses to share from Sunnywoods Florist. These roses were safely stored in their basement and were not damaged in the fire that destroyed the building last week. We chose to pay this kindness forward and shared all remaining roses with our neighbors in need at the Wednesday Food Distribution in our rear parking lot.

The church office has recently received a few thank you letters expressing gratitude for the members' of Chatham United Methodist Church for various methods of support. You may read each letter by clicking below. The originals can be found on the information bulletin board.

Ronald Mc Donald House

The Maker's Place

CUMAC

Church Event!

2022 Super Bowl Party

Sunday, February 13^th

6:30PM Rodda Hall

All Ages Welcome!

Whether you watch the Super Bowl for the game, the half time show or even just the commercials-it's all for fun! Join us in spacious Rodda Hall for a great evening of community. To let us know you are coming or if you have any questions, contact Jesse Dicken at jdicken@drew.edu

Adult Class

This Sunday, February 13^th, the Adult Class will meet for

study and discussion of the weekly gospel lesson. Come join us at 11:15am in the Asbury room, adjacent to the sanctuary. Contact Ronald Yarger at ryarger@optonline.net if you'd like the Zoom link to join the class remotely.

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 (our new seminarian)and Matthew Beland in Room 7.

First Aid For Mental Health

Basic first aid skills are not only for physical health. Have you noticed that a colleague, friend or family member might be going through a difficult time? What do you do? What do you say? Unfortunately, for many of us this is not a hypothetical scenario, but a lived experience.

To help create a more empathetic community and environment within The United Methodist Church (UMC) for those struggling with their mental and emotional health, Wespath is offering first aid training for mental health to all its participants—at no cost. For more information about this training Click Here.

If you would like to participate in this as a small group that can process this information together at the Chatham UMC, please contact Pastor Jeff at revjmarkay@earthlink.net

The Madison Chatham Coalition needs your help! Please consider completing a brief anonymous survey designed to gather information about adult attitudes towards youth drug and alcohol use in Madison and Chatham. Participation is completely voluntary and you can discontinue the survey at any time. Your answers will help the Madison Chatham Coalition continue to provide substance abuse prevention resources and services to teens and parents in Madison and Chatham. Thank you for your consideration.

To participate in this anonymous survey, Please Click Here 

It's Back! Shrove Tuesday at CUMC

Hold the date! Tuesday, March 1^st

Please mark the date on your calendar for March 1st. Although we are still working on the details-we plan on having a modified version of our traditional event in our rear parking lot. Stay tuned!

At this time, we will not be taking new requests for Altar Flowers. We are seeking to accommodate individuals that have already placed requests in the coming weeks. Any questions, please email Eileen Ruggiero at chatumc@optonline.net

Don't forget your Valentine!

Did you order a Donut Decorating kit for your Valentine? Please pick up your kit tomorrow, Friday, February 10^th from noon to 2:00 at CMP parking lot. Thank you for supporting CMP!

 Latest Newsletter is Out!

The Senior Center of the Chathams is an independent, 31-year old non-profit organization located here in town and offer a wide range of programs, activities, and services to older adults in Chatham and the surrounding areas. Click Here to read the latest newsletter and learn about their fantastic programs. 

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 end of February. 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

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