Upcoming Events
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May 5th Sarah Circle Luncheon 11:30am (note the time change!)
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May 10th Brunch Church 9:45am
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May 17th Suburban Music Study Club "Piano Fest" 2:00pm
- May 25th Church office closed for Memorial Day
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Prayers from Sunday
- We give God thanks for Catalina and Frank Geier celebrating their 28th year wedding anniversary.
- With gratitude or family celebrations and safe travels.
- For all impacted by gun violence in America and throughout the world, especially those traumatized by the gun violence at the White House Correspondents Dinner last night.
- For Bob A. recovering at Livia Rehabilitation after a recent fall and hospitalization.
- For a friend who is recovering from a fall.
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In Sunday’s gospel lesson the disciples ask Jesus to show them the way and to show them the Father. Jesus replied that the Father is in him. How can that be? And can the Father also be in us? Come join our conversation about this after worship on Sunday. We’ll meet in the Asbury Room.
Come join our discussion group in the Asbury Room, after worship on Sunday. We meet at 11:15 am.
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This Sunday’s 10:00 a.m. service will include the Instrumental Ensemble performing A Song For Friends by Larry Daehn and the Covenant Choir singing Mark Miller’s Hope Will Not Fail. Join us!
The next music program to take place in CUMC’s sanctuary will be the Suburban Music Study Club hosting their end of the season program: PIANO-fest on Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 p.m. with pianists Sophia Agranovich, Luba Vasilyeva, Olivia Hua, and Eric Feng. The program is free and refreshments will be served after the program. All are invited!
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This week Pastor Jeff had lunch with our former Simpson Seminarian Alyssa Ruch (Keifer), her husband Jesse, and their little one Winnie! | | | |
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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
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Sarah Circle Luncheon
Tuesday, May 5th
11:30 a.m.
The Asbury Room.
Please bring a salad to share
All are welcome!
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Meadowlands District Conference
Special thanks to those in our congregation who helped welcome, feed, and host 150+ United Methodists at the Meadowlands District Conference led by District Superintendent Rev. William Williams, and held at Chatham UMC on April 25, 2026. The ministry of hospitality is a clear witness to the love of God in our midst.
Thanks Sue, Hal, Carol, Barbara, Loretta, Nan, Betsey, Jan, Cheryl, Ron, Sharon, Lynda, Jeff and Donald.
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To support the community and ministries here at
Chatham UMC.
Feel free to keep writing checks, or giving through our website, or now through Zelle!
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Thank you for your generous support of our community and ministries here at Chatham UMC!
With Gratitude, The CUMC Finance Team
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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.
Or, if you wish, you can contribute directly online by visiting our donation page.
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Online Worship Liturgists Needed!
Please sign up to record yourself reading scriptures; this will be a blessing to our online worshiping community.
Sign up here.
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Bread Ministry
The bread ministry is looking for more volunteers to assist in collecting bread from Panera. Please contact the church office for more information.
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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 please contact the church office.
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Chatham United Methodist Church
460 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 635-7740
Email: info@chathamumc.org
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