Sunday, June 13th Outdoor Communion Service
All are invited to our outdoor worship service which will be offered in the rear parking lot.
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All are invited to tune into a brief Facebook Live event each Wednesday at 5:00 pm. If you have prayer requests that you would like lifted up, you can type them into the comments section of the FB Live event or you can email them to Pastor Jeff at revjmarkay@earthlink.net. |
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Gear Up! Camp E.D.G.E. VBC is coming soon!
June 28-30, Mon-Wed, 9:00-11:00am
After a long year of hunkering down at home we think it's time to get out and "Experience and Discover God Everywhere" at a mini Vacation Bible Camp in person (yay!!) in the great outdoors at CUMC for kids 4yrs. old to 5th grade.
Tho some things will be different this year (it's shorter, we'll be outside, small group of kids), lots of things will be the same - familiar faces, a loveable puppet, Bible stories brought to life, games, snacks, crafts, and music. Speaking of music, for a preview of the songs, click here.
Just like with the extreme sports Extreme Jean will tell us about, safety is key. For more info on our COVID protocols, as well as registration information, contact Karen at youtchatumc@optonline.net.
Registration forms must be returned by June 15.
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July 25-31 is a go!!
The RISE board has determined that RISE will go forward this summer and CUMC has 2 teams of youth heading to Friendship in the NY Appalachians to put their faith in action making homes warmer, safer, and drier.
If you would like to help sponsor our teams and contribute to this important mission started in our church over 40 years ago, send your check to the church office and be sure to write “Youth RISE” in the memo line. Thank you!
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Our year on Zoom is coming to an end. From deep discussions, to pajama dance parties, to giant cow backdrops, to myriad filters; from frozen screens to warm smiles – it’s been a uniquely memorable year! |
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What’s Happening in Our Classes this Week?
PreK / Early Elementary – This Sunday at 9:30am on Zoom and in the church parking lot! This week’s theme: Beginning and End. We’ll engage our imaginations and emotions as we take a rare glimpse into the book of Revelation filled with bizarre images and symbols. We’ll learn how John tried to paint a picture of just how big God is. He said that God is so almighty that God is the beginning and the end – the alpha and omega. We are still trying to understand God in this way today.
Submerge (4th-8th grade) – This Sunday at 5:00pm. Since the parking lot worship service is during our normal class time, we have moved our time to 5:00pm. We thought we’d move the location too, so we will gather in Siena’s backyard to wrap up our year of going deeper in submerge. And we’ll have an option to put this into practice literally in Siena’s pool! Parents welcome. Check your email for more information.
High School Discussion - Sundays at 11:45am on Zoom. We will wrap up our conversation about The Shack. This week’s theme: If God is Always with Us, Why Does the Bible Tell Us to Seek Him? What does Mack’s life look like after his encounter with the Trinity? Tune in to find out. Key verses: Psalm 139: 7-10.
Sunday School will take a break during the summer as but we will look forwarding to connecting with each other at VBC, RISE, worship, and special events. To be added to our email list for updates, please email Karen at youthchatumc@optonline.net.
CUMC is hosting the Baccalaureate service for Chatham High School’s Class of 2021 sponsored by the Youth Interfaith Council of Chatham next Tuesday evening, June 15. Thanks to Kate Ziegler for representing CUMC on the planning team. For more service info click: CHS Baccalaureate Service Info
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Members of our Ukulele Orchestra will meet online during this Summer at 11:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of June, July, and August. The first online meeting take place this Saturday, June 12th.
If you are a singer or player with a pop twist: musicians of all kinds are invited to join in our virtual music video of The Beatles' All You Need Is Love. Singers and players from saxophone, trombone, clarinet, flute (all band and orchestra instruments) to classroom instruments (kazoos, toy pianos, kids' keyboards, shakers, and maracas!) are invited.
For online information for our all of our music projects and our Zoom information for meeting together contact Peter Hill at petepiano@mac.com. |
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The Library's Video Collection
In addition to its many excellent books our church library has a fine collection of videos. However, we are missing 13 DVDs from our collection. Please review the following titles and, if you have one or more of them, please return them to the library or contact Betty Anne Keat, Stu Shippey, or Ronald Yarger to arrange for their return. You can view the library's holdings, including DVD titles, at http://www.chathamumc.com/cumc-library/. Thank you!
Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine
The Apostles Creed
Black Indians - an American story
Christianity - first thousand years
The Face of Jesus in Art
The First Silent Night
Fourth Wise Man, The
God on Trial
In the Footsteps of St Paul
In the Footsteps of Saint Peter
Jesus and the Shroud of Turin
Peter & Paul & the Christian Revolution
The Trail of Tears - Cherokee Legacy
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You are invited to participate in some contemplative practices and prayer by clicking on the link to our Chatham UMC Facebook page:
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For those who want to join hundreds of others who have been praying for the following people and situations, keep reading, and thank you.
Intercessory Prayers emailed or shared with us last week and this week:
A Time of Silence together...
Prayers lifted on June 9, 2021
· For Connie recovering from surgery today.
· For Jen, recovering from surgery today.
· For Christian, recovering from heart surgery on Monday, and for Kathleen as she cares for him.
· For Judy on a ventilator with Covid.
· For Leslie recovering from Covid.
· For those who are grieving the death of Dr. Fred Sikora, his friends, his family, and those grateful for his life.
· For Jennifer with thyroid problems.
· For Steven, that he be open to your guiding hand O God.
· For Miriam as she recovers from having her wisdom teeth extracted.
· For Bob’s brother Bill who is suffering from spinal stenosis.
· For our nation.
· For those impacted by gun violence.
· For Larry as he has heart surgery next week, bless his doctors, nurses and family as they care for him.
· For our church as we begin this new chapter in our shared ministry together, and as we go through all that goes with re-opening our building.
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Re-Opening our Building for Worship, Community and Ministry |
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Click here to read the message from Members of the Trustees, Church Council and Staff Parish Relations Committees.
Clarification: Our hope is to have a time of Gathering and Prayer on Sunday mornings at 10am in our sanctuary throughout the summer. We also hope to have worship outdoors in our back parking lot at 10am on the second Sunday of each month. We plan on having everyone wear masks and remain seated at a social distance for the sake of our children and those unable to be vaccinated. As with all things, we will hold these plans with a light touch and will pivot if we need to.
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Online Church Community Directory |
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After signing up please wait for your Welcome Email with the instructions for creating your own login.
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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.
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CUMC Outreach
Volunteers are always needed
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We Need Your Help!
We’re reaching out to all church members for pre-recorded Gospel readings. 08/17/2021 (Tue.) is still open! (Please remember to film Sunday’s Gospel message by the previous Tuesday!)
Please note that dates are listed as Tuesdays on our Sign Up Genius because recordings are due on Tuesday. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Babbitt at bbabbitt@optimum.net or Jeff Markay at revjmarkay@earthlink.net
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Greeters and Ushers needed!
As our church re-opens for Sunday morning worship beginning June 20th, we invite you to be greeters and ushers, and to set up and prepare for refreshments following our worship time. Please use this Sign-Up Genius link to indicate the dates you are willing to assist us. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094CA8AE2BAB9-summer. Thank you! |
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CUMC Community Food Pantry
The community support and need of our 24/7 pantry has grown.
For updates on our current needs you may visit our dedicated Facebook page and Website. These sites are updated weekly with accurate information on what our current needs are and how to best support our efforts before you shop. Thank you all for your continued care of one another and making our Pantry a community staple.
Help keep our food distribution sustained:
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Bread Ministry: If you would like to be involved in our Bread Ministry, please contact Edit Ostrom at: nyuszi@mac.com or
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We offer links to resources you may need to help you or your loved ones through this "storm" of Covid-19. Because CUMC has always been a loving community of dedicated ministry, we know you are also seeking ways to give back to those in need. |
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All submissions for next week's CUMC Weekly E-news are due by Tuesdays, 2PM. Submissions may be emailed to Zrinka Cvetkovic.
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460 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 635-7740
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