Upcoming Events

• June 19^th Church office closed for Juneteenth holiday
• June 22^nd Summer office hours commence (Mondays to Thursdays 10am - 1pm; Fridays Closed)

Prayers from Sunday

• For survivors of abuse in all its forms.
• Help us O God to love those whom our society deems unlovable, unrighteous, and somehow unworthy of love.
• Of healing for my friend, Jerry - RY
• Of thanks for healing.
• For Lou as he recovers from a recent hospitalization.
• For Frank doing rehab at Giralda Farms Center.
• For those living in fear in war torn regions of the world.
• For those dealing with loss of a loved one.
• For those dealing with loss of a familiar landscape.
• For those dealing with loss of a way of life.
• For Christa as she grieves the death of her mom. Bless the Compton Family as they grieve her death and give thanks for her life, that in Christ lives on.

Altar Flowers

The flowers in the chancel this Sunday are in appreciation of Peter and Mike for their worshipful music and leadership.

Nan Canfield

This Sunday’s Sunday Morning Ministry Appreciation 10:00 a.m. service will feature the Covenant Choir and Choral Scholars singing the hymn, Will The Circle Be Unbroken?, The Beatles’ Here Comes the Sun., and the gospel song, Let The Work I Do, Speak For Me. All who make our Sunday morning services possible will be thanked: musicians, ushers, greeters, audio technicians, Christian Education teachers, those who prepare the food in Rodda Hall, and helpers of all kinds.

All are invited to special desserts in Rodda Hall following the service. 

A Note from the Staff Parish Relations Committee

The Staff Parish Relations Committee is very pleased to support the Renewal Leave of our Senior Pastor, Rev. Jeff Markay. Our district superintendent Rev. William Williams has encouraged all full-time pastors in the district to work with their SPRCs in planning time of Renewal Leave as a healthy spiritual practice that ultimately bears fruits in the lives of the pastors and the churches they serve. Pastor Jeff will be taking July and August as a well-deserved Renewal Leave during which he and his wife Julie will be traveling together, visiting friends and family, and unplugging from the ministry demands of the churches they serve. We have encouraged him to not check emails, so if you have an important email that you want him to read, please send it in mid-September. In early September, Pastor Jeff will be doing some continuing education and taking some vacation time while at a wedding in Colorado. His first Sunday back in the pulpit will be September 20, 2026. We hope you can come to our 10am worship on Sunday, June 28, 2026 when we will bless Pastor Jeff.

We also hope you will come to worship throughout the summer. We are grateful for Rev. Sharon Yarger, and Rev. Dan Gepford who will be preaching, and leading worship with Peter Hill and various musicians during the Summer Sundays. If there is a pastoral emergency in our congregation, please contact the church office or a member of the SPRC committee who will then contact Pastor Sharon, or another United Methodist Pastor in our area, who are providing pastoral care while Pastor Jeff is away. The SPRC has also encouraged our ministry with our online congregation by posting previously recorded and posted messages and sermons throughout the summer.

I write on behalf of the Members of the SPRC including Edie Myers-Arnold, Abby Klug, Jenee James, Jan Dvorkin, Steve Davis, Annie Walker, Betsey Ashoka, Leah Van Doornik and Dave Bramwell, and am grateful for their service to the church.

Sincerely,



Hal Burlingame, SPRC Chair

Dear Friends,

Rich Kennedy died recently after a few weeks on hospice care and a longer journey with Parkinsons Disease. I spoke with his wife Faye recently and she was relieved he was no longer suffering, and at peace with the Lord. We had some time of prayer over the phone and gave thanks for Rich, and his faithfulness which lives on. Rich and Faye were faithful members of the Chatham UMC for many years and moved to Heath Village in Hackettstown NJ 15 years ago. They still have a special place in their hearts for Chatham UMC.

A Memorial Service will be held at Heath Village Auditorium on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:30pm followed by a light reception. Cards of love and support can be sent to:

Faye Kennedy

245 Heath Village

Hackettstown NJ 07840



With love, with prayer and with trust,

Jeff

Chatham United Methodist Church is seeking a dependable, hands-on Facilities and Custodial Coordinator to care for and support the church property, including our on-site preschool. This full-time, in-person position (with flexible scheduling and a possible part-time option) combines daily cleaning, routine and preventive maintenance, seasonal upkeep, and support for church and preschool operations. The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming building, works well independently, and lives within a reasonable commuting distance with reliable transportation. The role offers approximately 40 hours per week, along with paid vacation, access to a voluntary UMC pension fund, and additional gratuities for services such as weddings, funerals, and special events



Qualifications

• Experience in custodial work, facilities maintenance, building operations, or a related role preferred
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, heating, ventilation, lighting, and general safety practices preferred
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting, bending, climbing ladders, cleaning, and seasonal outdoor work
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage routine priorities reliably
• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a cooperative attitude
• Background checks are required for all staff

How to apply: Please submit your resume and a brief note of interest to the Staff Parish Relations Committee at: info@chathamumc.org

Chatham United Methodist Church

460 Main Street

Chatham, NJ 07928

(973) 635-7740

Email: info@chathamumc.org