We are grateful for our military service personnel, past and present, and the families who support them.
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Wednesday,November 13
th
Taizé Prayer Experience,
7:30 PM, Asbury Room In the midst of the frenetic pace of news, work, life and stress, it is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the music, beauty, stillness, scriptures, and prayers of a Taizé Prayer Service. All are invited to come and enjoy the serenity. Taizé Prayer Service is monthly on the second Wednesday each month in the Asbury Room. For information, you may call the church office at (973) 635-7740.
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Parking Update:
The replacement of our drainage pipe that has closed our church parking lot the past ten days has been completed. Our rear and side parking area is now open and available for use. The final phase in this project is to repave the gravel areas over the construction. We will keep you informed as to when that date will be. Again, thank you for your cooperation and patience.
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The
Ukulele Orchestra will next meet on
Saturday, November 9
th at 10:30 a.m. in the Music Room.
On
Sunday, November 10
th, at 2:00 p.m. in our sanctuary, the
Suburban Music Study Club will host their
Youth Invitational Recital. All friends of Chatham UMC are invited to this free recital of up-and-coming high school classical musicians in Northern New Jersey.
For more information contact Peter Hill at
petepiano@mac.com
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Join us as we begin our Thankful Campaign
What are you thankful for this November?
Share with us! Beginning this weekend, look for our Thankful Campaign "photo booth" that will be available for the month of November.
When you come to CUMC we want to know what it is you give thanks for. It might be family, friends, our veterans, music, pie, health, pets, a favorite teacher etc! There are two large orange frames located at CUMC and we encourage you to take a picture and write down what you are
Thankful For
on one of our corresponding cards.
Be sure to use our #thankfulcumcnj
when you post your pictures to Instagram and Facebook. We would love to see all the pictures together!
Not on social media? Not a problem! you may send your picture to the office and we will post if for you- just use the following address:
chatumc@optonline.net
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Can't get to CUMC during our campaign but want to participate?
Maybe you are traveling, are/ have a college student, have moved, or are a friend of CUMC you are welcome to share what you are
Thankful For
.
Click Here
for a printable mini sign and take your picture wherever you are! Make sure you include on the line what you are thankful for and use
#thankfulcumcnj
when you post to Facebook and Instagram.
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Looking Ahead...
- Saturday, 11/16, Men's Group Meeting, 9:00 AM, Hal and Sue Burlingame to host (24 Dellwood Ave., Chatham). For planning purposes, email Alex indicating whether you will or will not be able to attend. astrunc@axiomedinc.com
- Tuesday, 11/19, Abigail Circle, 7:30 PM Asbury Room
- Wednesday, 11/20, UMW Planning Meeting, 10:00 AM Asbury Room
- Saturday, 11/23, Annual Turkey Drive, 9-2 CUMC Parking Lot
- Tuesday, 11/26, Trustee Meeting, 7:00 PM, Room 7
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Please read the following letter from
Diane Van Patten,
President and Treasurer of CUMC UMW
Ladies,
I had the pleasure of being the President and Treasurer of our UMW for the past five years. While I have enjoyed being so involved and appreciate the support I have received, I feel it is time for me to step down at the end of the year. We will need a new President and Treasurer beginning in January. I will be happy to talk with anyone who may be interested in either position or anyone who may want more information before making a decision.
Please feel free to contact me or the church office
. It is my hope that we will be able to make this a smooth transition.
Diane
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Do You Know What a Confirmand Knows?
This week the Confirmands talked about the founder of the Methodist movement:
John Wesley.
What events and people helped shape John Wesley’s thinking about Christianity and how is his theology different from other Protestant thinking? What do you know about the Christmas Conference, the Aldersgate Experience, the Holy Club, Charles Wesley, and Circuit Riders? Do you know how many ‘hymns’ Charles Wesley wrote? What favorite Christmas carol was written by him? Ask Joseph, Aarun, Hayden, Gabriella, Matthew, Naomi, or Hunter or click on the following links to find the answers.
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Thank You!
Thank you to those that helped provide refreshments, set up/clean up, and volunteered time to help with last weekend's
Walk A Mile in a Refugee's Shoes. It was a wonderful event that was interactive and informative. Please enjoy some pictures below.
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Well Done!
CUMC members were in attendance at
An Evening of Promise
Family Promise's annual dinner honoring volunteers on October 24
th. A check was presented to Executive Director, Joann Bjornson, during the event. We are grateful for the generosity of our CUMC family towards this wonderful organization.
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Have you started your holiday shopping?
Did you know that when you shop for the holidays at
smile.amazon.com/ch/22-1659495
,
AmazonSmile
donates to Chatham United Methodist Church? You may click on the above link or picture to begin your shopping.
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CUMC Ministry Needs & Links
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Can You Help?
In Search Of…
Turkey Drive Coordinator for CUMC (for 2019)
We need a new
CUMC Coordinator
for the annual turkey drive scheduled for
November 23
rd
at CUMC. This Turkey Drive is organized by the
Community FoodBank of NJ
! Peggy and Caesar Sweitzer have graciously been our leaders for approximately 20 years. This
half-day event
(from 9-2pm) has brought the Sweitzers much joy over the years as they witnessed the generosity of our friends and neighbors. After 20 years, this will be their final Turkey Drive and it is time for them to pass the baton. It really is a simple obligation that can even be shared with another member or a family!
THIS IS NOT A BIG TIME COMMITMENT!
- The FoodBank supplies posters and the collection truck/driver.
- The Boy Scouts of Troop 8 supply all the labor the day of the drive.
- CUMC assists with: poster distribution, emailing local churches and being present the day of the drive
Please give the Sweitzers a call if you are interested.
Peggy and Caesar Sweitzer 973-635-7636 or 201-207-7993 (Caesar's mobile) or email:
caesar.sweitzer@gmail.com
Peggy and Caesar will even be able to assist the new coordinator this year!
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2019 Wreath Sale
The annual
CMP Wreath Sale has started! Wreaths come in two colors: Plaid or Red/Gold. Prices/Sizes are as follows:
$40 16” Wreath
$90 30” Wreath (these can be customized – perfect size for a bay window)
Wreaths will be available for pick up or delivery if necessary on November 25
th
and 26
th
.
Order deadline is
Thursday, November 21
st
. Order forms can be found on the information ledge or you may print one by
clicking here.
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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 Liturgists Needed for Sundays this Fall through Epiphany Sunday 2020! 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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Must RSVP for Dinner by this Friday 11/8!
Chatham High School Presents:
The Crucible
On
November 22 & 23
, the Chatham High School Theatre Department will present Arthur Miller's powerful drama,
The Crucible
. Set during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692,
The Crucible
is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society.
Performances will be held Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd at 7:30 PM
Tickets for Thursday and Friday's performance are $12 for students/seniors and $15.00 for adults.
Tickets are also available for purchase at the door one hour before each performance.
This show contains mature subject matter and is recommended for ages 12+.
For more information about tickets please email Alexis Irene at
airene@chatham-nj.org
.
As is a
CHS Theatre Tradition
, local senior citizens are invited to attend the final dress rehearsal on
Thursday, November 21 at 3:30 PM 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 RSVP to the senior dinner, please call Debbie Haeringer at (973) 701-8037 or email
debbie.haeringer@gmail.com
by
Friday, November 8th.
Diners will receive a confirmation call or email.
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If you cannot join us on Sunday or you would like to hear something again try our podcast. All
podcasts
are on iTunes and you may subscribe for free!
Try it by Clicking Here
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460 Main Street
Chatham, NJ-(973) 635-7740
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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