June 4th, 2026

Church News

Upcoming Events

  • June 19th Church office closed for Juneteenth holiday
  • June 22nd Summer office hours commence
 

Prayers from Sunday

  • Of healing for Frank F. who's in hospital following surgery, and for Chris as she cares for him.
  • For a friend who is preparing for a difficult conversation.
  • For peace in war torn areas.
  • For a friend who is dealing with memory loss.
  • For those worried about family and loved ones.
  • For families around the world who have lost children due to the ravages of war, accidents, and natural disasters - RY
  • For Fran R. as she recovers - NC
  • Of gratitude for safe travels and good time with family.
 


Altar Flowers


The flowers on the altar this Sunday are dedicated to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Bill Williams on the occasion of his birthday on June 11th


Bill's Family

 

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

 

Adult Discussion Group

Sunday’s gospel lesson is about people showing their faith (trust) for healing. A woman’s hemorrhage is healed after she touches Jesus’ cloak, and a man’s daughter is healed, actually raised from the dead, after the man and his friends approach Jesus, knowing he has the power to heal. 


Come join us in the Asbury Room at 11:15 after worship on Sunday. This will be the last meeting of the Adult Discussion Group until late September.

 

This Sunday’s 10:00 a.m. service will include the Instrumental Ensemble performing Holy Enchiladas by Ken Harris and our Choral Scholars performing All Shall Be Amen and Alleluia by Thomas Keesecker. Join us! 


Sunday, June 14th’s 10:00 a.m. service will be our annual Sunday Morning Ministry Appreciation Sunday: a special service of thanks and appreciation to all who make our Sunday mornings possible including music from the Covenant Choir, Choral Scholars, and Choral Scholar Alumni. 

 

RISE 2026

Chatham UMC youth Nathan Beland and Abby Tivade will be joining the youth of Morristown Presbyterian Church for RISE 2026. Pictured above are Nathan and Abby with their RISE Team after building a bench at the RISE Training event on May 31, 2026. 


Nathan and Abby will be sharing their reflections and experiences with Chatham UMC on Sunday morning, July 19, 2026. We hope you will come!

 

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 Community Food Distribution

and CUMC Food Pantry

We are so grateful for the volunteers who serve in helping feed hungry people through the Chatham Community Food Distribution, and by collecting food from Panera, Trader Joe’s, Costco and other businesses.

Thanks to a generous member of our congregation, we celebrated our volunteers with an Appreciation Dinner. Thanks Peggy and Carol for organizing the dinner on June 3, 2026

 

THANK YOU!

We're a community of organizations helping each other to help people in need. Thanks to the New Providence UMC who brought us their leftover sweet potatoes, pears and oranges from their own food distribution.


To every person and organization who donated food and toiletries this week, and to everyone whose generosity made it possible to purchase food boxes, toiletries, and replenish the food pantry.


To our amazing volunteers who each week help pick up, deliver, sort, and stock donations for our 24/7 Food Pantry, and who prepare and give out food and toiletries at our Wednesday afternoon distribution. Your kindness, dedication, and hard work keep this effort going week after week.


We couldn't do this without you all.

 


 

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!

Thank you for your generous support of our community and ministries here at Chatham UMC!

With Gratitude, The CUMC Finance Team

 


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.

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.

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.

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.

Chatham United Methodist Church

460 Main Street

Chatham, NJ 07928

(973) 635-7740

Email: info@chathamumc.org

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