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Connections
Friday, November 6, 2020
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UMC of Red Bank Church Reopening Plan Update
Indoor Small Church Group Meetings Approved
As the ministry of UMCRB continues strong in the time of COVID, with the goal that zero infections are spread through our church activity, we bring you this update about our church reopening plan. Our church is working on a multi-phased plan for reopening our church building in the midst of the COVID pandemic. The church office is open in a limited way on Tuesday-Thursday from 9-2 and Fridays from 9-1:30 pm. The calendar of events on our church website has up-to-date information about ongoing ministries and how to join in.
While worship services will remain virtual at this time, at the October 26 Church Council meeting, the council approved policies required to once again have church sponsored, small group, meetings inside the church building. In preparation for small group gatherings, several safety and extra facility precautions have been established. I urge you to review the information found at the links below to learn more about small group meetings at the church.
We are so excited to be moving forward in our building reopening plan, with the proper safety
precautions and cleaning schedules in place, so we may gather together as a community of faith. Let’s all remember our shared goals of keeping ourselves, each other, and our community safe, and do our part by faithfully following the approved safety protocols. If you would like to schedule an indoor, small group meeting please contact Sheila Leavitt at 732-747-0446 or sleavitt@umcredbank.org. And remember, when possible, meeting virtually is still the safest approach. If you would like to schedule a virtual Zoom meeting please reach out to me at jbnaulty@umcredbank.org.
Feel free to check out more information on our multi phased reopening plan on our church website. We encourage you to check back for updates as we move to upcoming phases.
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Worship Sneak Peek
November 8, 2020 at 10am
Join in our online worship service on Sunday, November 8th for the fifth and final week in our sermon series called The Enemies of Gratitude. We'll be reflecting on how worry has the potential of consuming our hearts and minds, blocking out our potential for gratitude and joy. Let’s explore how to lean into our trust in God, especially when we are filled with worry. We hope to connect with you online!
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Don't forget the Connect Card when you worship online
Each week while you are worshiping, please take the time to fill this out at some point during or after worship every week. It will only take a minute, but it will be incredibly helpful for us! Click here to submit your responses. Thanks in advance!
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Online Fellowship Time Sundays After Worship
Join in a time to meet together and check in after online worship each Sunday. Sign in to the weekly Zoom call by clicking the following link - https://zoom.us/j/411045493. Or join by calling: (646) 558-8656 Meeting ID: 411 045 493# Password: 7470446
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What are you thankful for?
Everyone is invited to send in a short video recording to be included in a Thanksgiving Sunday compilation video. The more faces and reflections on what we're thankful for this year, the better! We all know that 2020 has been challenging for many reasons, but let's lift up the good and give thanks to God for all these blessings!
If you are recording your video on a smart phone, please turn your device on its side and record it horizontally. Also, when recording, remember to hold still for a 5-count before you begin speaking and then again when you're done. This will aid in the editing process. Please email videos directly to Pastor Jess, or upload it to this shared Google Drive.
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Children and Youth
Online Sunday School
Please join us for Sunday School this Sunday, November 25th! Grades K-2nd, 3rd-5th and 6th-8th meet via Zoom at 9:00am. Bagels and Faith gathers at 11:30am also via Zoom. Class links are available on the church calendar. Friends are always welcome! See you then!
Parents - please take the time to enroll your children in Sunday School today through our ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM to help our teachers prepare for their classes! Many thanks!
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Youth Groups Meet Online - Wednesdays at 7 PM
Don't forget...All Youth Groups meet Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Group links are available on the Church calendar or through Youth Group leadership teams. And don’t forget, Youth Groups love friends, so please feel free to B.A.R.F.!!! For more information, please contact Tammy at young@umcredbank.org or 732-299-6203.
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Stewardship Season 2021
We’re on our way!
Thank you!! Our pledged giving amount currently stands at $110,057 towards our goal of $300,000. A 2021 financial pledge is just one of many ways to make a difference in our church and our community. Please return your pledge card by November 15, Consecration Sunday, when we will celebrate all we can accomplish through the diversity of gifts we bring. Thank you for your continued financial support of our church. Your gift truly makes all the difference!
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Your Photos Are Needed!
HUBOB (Help Us Balance Our Budget) is working on an exciting new holiday project and we need your help! Please check your archives for photos of our church family attending services and participating in church events. Do you have a photo or two of Corned Beef & Cabbage? The annual church picnic? Maybe Youth Sunday or Confirmation? Please share them with us! Email your photos to Suzanne Stonaker at sstonaker@gmail.com. For more information, visit the HUBOB page on the church website.
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Your HUBOB Team organizes activities around social events like plays, dinners, food card and gift card sales, etc. So we are sure you will quickly realize that the pandemic has brought us to a screeching halt. Many different aspects of the coronavirus has interfered with our plans for the fall season. Our team has also suffered the loss of several members. At the most we are extending an invitation to anyone who would like to join us for a limited period of time...for one activity or project. We have some ideas but we need some willing hands. Are you the artistic one or one who is willing to help organize? Do you have computer skills? You may be just the person we are looking for. Please contact Marion Kleiner via email or phone, 732-918-9587.
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Spots Available for Learning Tree Preschool
Are you looking for a preschool or Pre-K class for your 3, 4 or 5 year old? Learning Tree Preschool still has spots available. Our Mixed Age class for 3 and 4 year olds runs Monday - Thursday from 9:15-11:45. Our Pre-K class runs Monday - Friday from 9 - 11:30 with an enrichment class option on Tuesday/Thursday until 2pm. If you would like more details please call the office 732-530-5441 or visit our website: learningtreepreschoolredbank.com.
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40th Annual Crop Walk
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's 40th Annual Crop Walk! Monetary donations are still being accepted. Please submit them via mail to Red Bank Crop Walk, PO BOX 8022, Red Bank, NJ 07701. Click here to to visit the website and learn how the crop walk has been helping to fight hunger and save lives.
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Adult Education Class
Sundays at 9:00 am & Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Join in this adult small group experience as we study together the book Speaking Christian by Marcus Borg. Christianity has its own language with all those "churchy" words, like sin, salvation, righteousness and heaven. But the funny thing is some of these don't mean what we think they do - or at least their original meanings are quite different from what first comes to mind today. The book is an interesting look at what various terms meant when they were written and how that impacts our interpretation of Biblical texts today.
All are welcome to join us by Zoom as we work through a term or two per week. For questions, please contact Mark Hackler at 732-918-0344 or via email. Zoom connection information for each session is in the church calendar on the website. Hope to see you there!
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Save the Date!
Dinner and a Movie from Home
Saturday, November 14th at 5 PM
Our Church and Society Committee would like to invite you to join in a fun night of a shared movie from the comfort of our homes over take out or a home cooked meal. Then join in a Zoom call discussion with church friends after the movie. More information coming soon! Contact Kathy Hackler.
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Backpack Crew Update
The Backpack Crew pantry is now open EVERY Monday evening from 5-7pm. The current donation needs are INSTANT OATMEAL PACKS and FRUIT CUPS! The Backpack Crew has continued to serve the increasing number of people who are impacted by food insecurity in the midst of this health crisis. Food donations are greatly appreciated on the back porch of the church, Monday through Friday from 9am to 3pm. Thank you for your continued support. Email us at backpackcrewnj@gmail.com with any questions.
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Bible Study with Pastor Jess
Thursdays 1-2:30 pm
Join us online as we explore the Book of Psalms and learn more about these poems that have helped people journey through the ups and downs of life with God. For more information and links to the meetings please visit our website. Contact Pastor Jess for more information.
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Outdoor Small Group Gathering Space
Our church council has approved the use of an Outdoor Small Group Gathering space for church groups of 10 or less. Masks must be worn at all times and social distancing must be maintained. There are several places in the parking lot that we will be cordoning off and setting up chairs in to accommodate these outdoor gatherings. For more information or to request the space for your group, please contact Sheila Leavitt. Please know that Sheila is only in the office Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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Balance and Strength Training
Tuesdays and Thursdays
at 12:00 pm
Join us for online Balance and Strength Training with Janet Tartaglia. Beginners welcome! Items needed: chair (with no arms) and weights (can be 2 16 oz. water bottles), or you can choose to follow along without the weights. Exercises done with chair or standing, no floor work. Join the Zoom meeting by following this link: https://zoom.us/j/96916489677 or call: (646) 876-9923 Meeting ID: 969 1648 9677# Password 7470446
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Online Yoga - Wednesdays at 9:30 am
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Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care
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