Please know our church and facilities remain closed due to the attempt at physical distancing to curb COVID-19. |
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Jesus' ascension into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection has been celebrated by Christians through the centuries. Stained glass by Francois Denis |
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Congratulations Alyssa Keifer |
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We have been blessed by having Alyssa Keifer be in ministry with us over the past few years. She started her time here as a member of our worshiping congregation. She became our Simpson Seminarian two years ago and has grown to claim and use her pastoral presence and pastoral gifts. She has been in relationship with parishioners who are both young and old. She has become a vital part of our online worship life during the last 14 months. She has also given leadership and muscle power to the Chatham Community Food Distribution, creating larger circles of partnership with other churches, municipal leaders and local groups. She has been part of the prayer team that offers prayer with people coming through the food distribution each Wednesday. Many people light up when they see her waiting for them at the end of the line.
Alyssa is graduating from Drew University Theological School with a Masters of Divinity this month. She is also getting married to Rev. Jesse Ruch, who is serving as pastor of the Marlton UMC. Alyssa is being sought by various ministries in this conference and is discerning which one would most match her Spirit-given gifts.
We wish Alyssa well and are so grateful for the many ways she has been a blessing in our midst. We are exploring some options of having her come back to Chatham UMC for a blessing and an opportunity to thank her, at an upcoming outdoor worship experience in June or July. Until then, cards and wishes can be sent to her at:
Alyssa Keifer
303 N. Locust Avenue
Marlton NJ 08053
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May 15, 2021 Chatham Community Food Drive |
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If you would like to help out in the church parking lot on May 15, please contact our church office. Feel free to bring non perishable food items as well!
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Sunday Online Worship Service, May 16th |
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We invite you to our online worship service. Service is posted weekly on Facebook, YouTube, and our Website by Saturday mornings.
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If you would like to help create our Sunday online worship,
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Sunday Zoom “Virtual Coffee & Conversation” |
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Join Us at 10:00am by clicking below: |
Meeting ID: 680 233 812 Password: 015665
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Prayers Live at Five on Facebook |
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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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Welcome to Library News, a periodic column in which you’ll see reviews of books and videos for spiritual growth, as well as new additions to the Library (e.g., historically significant items, books, videos, and audio recordings). On the Library’s webpage, http://www.chathamumc.com/cumc-library/ you can download a searchable PDF copy of the Library’s holdings of more than 2,200 items. The Library also has many historical items in its collection, and you’re invited to check them out when the church re-opens. Our first book review, Marjorie Thompson’s Forgiveness: A Lenten Study, will appear in a later column.
The Library is missing the following DVDs. If you have one or more of these, please let us know, and we’ll make arrangements to have it returned.
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Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine
Apostles Creed, The
Black Indians – an American Story
Christianity – first thousand years
Face of Jesus in Art, The
First Silent Night, The
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Fourth Man, The
God on Trial
In the Footsteps of St Paul
Jesus and the Shroud of Turin
Peter & Paul & the Christian Revolution
Trail of tears, The – Cherokee
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Questions or suggestions are always welcomed. Please contact us anytime.
Betty Anne Keat
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The Submerge class ran across this phrase in a game of “Bible or Not?” last week. Is it from the Bible or a 7-11 ad? What would your guess be?
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What's Happening in Our Classes this Week?
PreK / Early Elementary - Sundays at 9:30am on Zoom. This week's theme: Working Together. We will read another letter from Paul - this one is to the Thessalonians - in which he reminds people that everyone can do their part to help God's church grow. We'll talk about things we can do to encourage each other.
Submerge (4th-8th grade) - Sundays at 10:30am on Zoom. This week's topic: Storylines of the Bible. In this week's deep dive into the Bible we'll learn about the six major storylines - Create, Invite, Act, Redeem, Experience, and Hope - and discover that they aren't limited to the stories of the Bible but are still at work in our lives today.
High School Discussion - Sundays at 11:45am on Zoom. We will resume our conversation about The Shack. This week's theme: How Can I Know the Heart of the Father? Mack encounters Sophia (Wisdom) for a lesson on judgment and finds out being the judge isn't as easy as it looks. How do you view God as judge? What role does Grace play? Key verses: James 4:12, 2 Peter 3:9
Sunday School always welcomes new friends to join our active groups. Zoom log-in info for the classes is emailed at the end of each week. If you would like to be added to the distribution group or have questions about which class is right for your children, please email Karen at youthchatumc@optonline.net
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Members of our Ukulele Orchestra will next meet online at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 22nd on Zoom.
If you are a singer with a classical twist: all vocalists are invited to join members of the Covenant Choir and Friends in creating a virtual choir video of Peter Lutkin’s The Lord Bless You and Keep You. This one-off project invites all singers whether you live inside or outside New Jersey!
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.
To see music director, Peter Hill’s video invitation to these music projects click here:
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Check out our latest pieces of music from CUMC musicians! Mike Maguire playing Franz Schubert’s Ave Maria:
And Peter Hill, performing Eric Whitacre’s The Seal Lullaby:
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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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 May 12, 2021
- For Donald recovering from Covid
- For Harry L and Lynn L recovering from Covid
- For Ed A’s father Larry recovering from a broken hip
- For Brenda R as she and her family relocate to Connecticut.
- For Bill living with spinal stenosis
- For Claire for healing from a stroke.
- For Hilary for healing from cancer
- For the girls and their families after the bombing of a girl’s school in Afghanistan
- For translators and all who worked with Americans in Afghanistan as they are vulnerable to being attacked by the Taliban.
- For Julie S as she moves to Nashville, and for her parents Janice and Bill as they will miss her.
- Thanks for Mothers and Mother figures in our lives.
- For Marion’s sister in need of healing after a fall in her driveway
- For Marion’s great nephew recovering from a traumatic injury to his hand, and for a family member recovering from Covid in Toronto
- Thanks for a grandson’s recovery from Covid.
- For a friend’s granddaughter that she might be led to a place of recovery, healing, safety and blessing, that she might rediscover her Belovedness and reclaim hope.
- For Israel and Palestine as they find a way forward that reflects peace, justice, reconciliation and a deeper desire for the common good of all people.
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The Chatham Emergency Squad Blood Drive |
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May 22nd at Ogden Memorial Presbyterian Church - 286 Main Street. The drive will run from 8:30am - 2:30pm. Appointments are recommended and can be scheduled @ nybc.org/njdrive. The sponsor code is 61961.
Donations are tremendously appreciated.
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The Senior Center of the Chathams Latest Newsletter |
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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. New dates have been added through the summer! (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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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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