Sunday, March 1
st
,
Lenten Small Group
, 10:15 AM - 11;00 AM, Room 6
Groups will explore the DVD-based study
The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life
by United Methodist Pastor, Adam Hamilton. Each group will meet for six sessions of approximately one hour each.
More information can be found below in Lenten Opportunities.
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Monday, March 2
nd
,
Lenten Small G
roup
, Room 7, noon-1:00 PM
Groups will explore the DVD-based study
The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life
by United Methodist Pastor, Adam Hamilton. Each group will meet for six sessions of approximately one hour each.
More information can be found below in Lenten Opportunities.
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Tuesday, March 3rd,
UMW Circles to Meet
- Sarah Circle, 9:30 AM, Asbury Room Our guest speaker will be Dr. Amy Chase and her topic will be: “Moses Moments: How my time in 'Midian' has (hopefully) equipped me to fulfill God’s call.” She will compare her experiences to what she imagines Moses may have gone through during his 40 years living in Midian.
- Rebecca Circle, 1:30 PM, at Marge Ahrens' home
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Wednesday, March 4
th
,
Podcast Spirituality,
7:30-8:30 PM,
CUMC Asbury Room and online via Facebook
Do you enjoy listening to podcasts?
Each Wednesday in Lent, we will gather for an experience of spiritual formation and discuss what we resonate with or want to explore more fully about various podcasts. We will also create a Facebook group for those who wish to share their insights and questions about the various podcasts.
In our ENews each week and on our website, we will include a link to each podcast episode we will be discussing for the next week.
Simply click the link and listen! You do not need an Apple account to participate; just click on the link below and give it a try! More information can be found below in
Lenten Opportunities
.
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Podcast for Wednesday, March 4
th
The Science of Happiness
Can you train your brain to be more grateful? Todd Zwillich of
The Takeaway
takes on the challenge.
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This
Sunday, March 1
st
, for the 9:00 a.m. service, the
Kenaniah Praise Band
will lead music including Sara Groves’
When the Saints
. Pastor Sharon Yarger will also sing Fred Rogers’
It’s You I Like
with Mike Maguire, piano.
Youth Musicians
will practice this Sunday morning at 11:15 a.m. in Rodda Hall.
The
Ukulele Orchestra
will next meet on
Saturday, March 14
th
at 10:30 a.m. in the Music Room.
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You’re Invited
- Lenten Small Groups Begin this
Sunday, March 1
st
We’re delighted to offer an opportunity to grow in faith during the season of Lent by deepening our relationships with God and one another in a Small Group. Groups will explore the DVD-based study
The Walk: Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life
by United Methodist Pastor Adam Hamilton. Each group will meet for six sessions of approximately one hour each.
One group will meet Sundays at 10:15 am, and a second group will meet Mondays at noon.
Signup sheets are on the bulletin board across from Pastor Jeff’s office and books are available for purchase for $15.00. Wherever you may be on your faith journey, you’re welcome to join fellow pilgrims for study, prayer, conversation, and community.
For further information contact Associate Pastor Sharon Yarger
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Podcast Spirituality
Wednesdays in Lent, 7:30-8:30 PM
CUMC Asbury Room and Online
Beginning Wednesday, March 4
th
There are so many ways the God is present in the world. There is wisdom that explicitly comes from the Christian tradition, and other wisdom that Christians need to learn from and appropriate that is not explicit to a faithful worldview. Each Wednesday in Lent, we will gather for an experience of spiritual formation and discuss what we resonate with or want to explore more fully about various podcasts. We will also create a Facebook group for those who wish to share their insights and questions about the various podcasts.
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Easter Lilies
2020 Easter Flower Donation and Mission Giving
Our sanctuary will be adorned on Easter Sunday in beautiful lilies in honor/memory of our loved ones.
Our 2020 Chosen Charities:
To learn more about our chosen organizations, you may click on each one and be directed to their websites.
Local:
nourish.NJ
(formerly known as the Community Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center in Morristown)
Look for the dedication forms to be available March 8
th
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On
February 22
nd
our youth were joined by a few CUMC members in a day of service at
MedShare,
www.medshare.org
.
They volunteered their morning at the distribution center in Secaucus counting supplies and packing boxes.
Well Done
!
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Do You Know What a Confirmand Knows?
This week we focused on listening for and to God. Does God speak through earthquakes, wind, and fire or through a whisper? It’s easy to allow things to distract us from effective listening and being present with others. We agreed that it’s annoying when others don’t listen to us. As in listening to others, we need to give our full attention, be present, and meet face-to-face with God. How well do you listen to others – and to God?
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SouperBowl of Caring
FINAL DAYS!
This Sunday,
March 1
st
, is the final day to bring your donations! Canned goods may be brought to the table outside the church office. Monetary donations should be made out to CUMC with
SouperBowl of Caring
in the memo line and should be placed on the secretary’s desk in the office.
Please email Kate Ziegler at
swimmergirlrockz@gmail.com
so she may keep a tally of the donations.
There is a special need for the following food products:
Canned Protein***Peanut Butter***Jelly
Thank You to all that have supported this effort so far!
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Family Promise Ministry Awareness Event
As we gear up for our host week
March 29 through April 5
,
2020
, the
Family Promise Ministry
is heightening awareness of our longstanding partnership with Family Promise of Morris County.
You are invited between services on Sunday, March 22, to hear first hand moving testimony from clients whose families have been lifted up.
Family Promise
representatives will amaze you with surprising facts and statistics about the depth and breadth of poverty and homelessness right here in Morris County. You will learn about how their comprehensive services help struggling families achieve self sufficiency, including the emergency shelter hospitality offered by our congregation within our very own walls. So grab a cup of coffee at the Fellowship Brunch and join us in
Rodda Hall at 10:15 on March 22
.
And please don’t forget to visit the sign-up sheet opposite the Pastor’s office to volunteer.
New volunteers are always paired with experienced people. You can cook a meal, help with set-up or clean-up, or spend a couple hours hosting— talking with guests, playing with the children, or just reading a book on a quiet evening.
For more info about the event or volunteer opportunities, please contact Claudia Shaw (973) 454-2014, or Hilary Stannard (973) 650-8715.
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- 3/11- Taize Prayer Service and Podcast, 7:30 PM, Asbury Room
- 3/14- Men's Group, 9:00 AM, Dave and Becky Meyer to host
- 3/17- Abigail Circle, 7:30 PM Asbury Room, Amy Raffel to present on Monarch Butterflies
- 3/18- Podcast Spirituality, 7:30 PM, Room 6.
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Join New Providence United Methodist Church
for a special training program
Prevent Opiod Overdose Narcan (Naloxone) Training
Wednesday, March 4th 2020, 6:30 PM
New Providence United Methodist church 1441 Springfield, NJ 07974
NARCAN (Naloxone) is a drug which reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. Register by calling the church office at 908-464-5535. Free Naloxone nasal spray kits to attendees.
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Chatham Emergency Squad Blood Drive
Saturday, March 14
th
8:30am - 2:30pm
31 North Passaic Avenue
Chatham Borough
Please consider donating. Parking is available behind the building.
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CHATHAM HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS: GODSPELL
On
March 26-28
, Chatham High School Theatre Department will present
Godspell.
Performances will be held
Thursday, March 26 at 6:00 p.m., and Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m.
As is CHS Theatre tradition, local senior citizens are invited to attend the final dress rehearsal on
Wednesday, March 25 at 3:30 at the CHS Performing Arts Center
immediately followed by a complimentary dinner
hosted by the Chatham Education Association.
Seating for the dress rehearsal is unrestricted, however, dinner reservations are limited to 80. To R.S.V.P. to the senior dinner, please call
Debbie Haeringer at (973)701-8037 or email
debbie.haeringer@gmail.com
by
Friday, March 6
. Diners will receive a confirmation call or email.
Tickets for performances are $12.00 for students/senior citizens and $15.00 for adults and can be purchased in advance online at
chathamhs.booktix.com
starting
Monday, March 16.
Tickets will also be available for purchase online until 15 minutes before the performances start and will also be sold at the door one hour before each performance. For more ticket information please email
Alexis Irene
at
airene@chatham-nj.org
.
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HOLD THE DATE! CMP Turns 50!
Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25, 2020! We will celebrate 50 wonderful years of Chatham Methodist Preschool. Our celebration will be from 8PM - 11PM and will include food, drinks, silent auction, and more! Stay tuned, more information to follow!
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Volunteers are always needed for Ministry Outreach.
Please click on the following to get involved:
- Bread Ministry: Click HERE to Sign Up
- Liturgy Ministry: CLICK HERE to Sign UP. If you have any questions about this ministry, please feel free to contact Barbara Babbitt at bbabbitt@optimum.net.
- MedShare Collection Barrel: To see a list of items for donations and guidelines please CLICK HERE Fliers are also available on the barrel. For more information about MedShare please visit their website: MedShare.org
- Care Corp: CUMC remains committed to our neighbors in need throughout the year with our Care Corps Ministry. If you or someone you know needs meals or transportation, please call the CUMC office at (973) 635-7740 or Marie Watt at (973) 635-7326.
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All submissions for next week's CUMC Weekly E-news are due to Eileen Ruggiero by Tuesdays, 2:00 PM Submissions may be emailed to
chatumc@optonline.net
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Chatham, NJ-(973) 635-7740
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are on iTunes and you may subscribe for free!
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