Check out what's going on this week at the UMC of Red Bank!
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Thursday, December 1, 2022
December 4, 2022 at 10:00 am

Check out all that UMC Red Bank has to offer this Christmas Season! Check out umcredbank.org/christmas to learn more.

Reminder: We have resumed in-person worship and continue to live-stream the service on our website and YouTube channel.
Red Bank Theater for the Young Presents "Tinker Bell" -
Friends & Family Performance - 12/2
On Friday, December 2nd at 8 PM, all church members are invited to a special, preview presentation of Tinker Bell. Over 20 youth from the church and the larger community have been working on this delightful, fantastical romp through Neverland from the perspective of the fairy, Tinker Bell. 
We would like to give you a sneak peek of the show and provide an opportunity for a talk back with the cast, director and producer for you to learn more about the mission of the Red Bank Theatre for Young Audiences that UMCRB is sponsoring through the MORE Fund. Seating will be first come, first seated in the fellowship hall. Donations will be accepted.
Open performances for families in the community will be on Saturday, December 3rd at 11 AM and 2 PM. Again, seating is first come, first seated and admission is on a pay-what-you-can basis.
Outdoor Christmas Light Decorating- 12/3
The Men's Fellowship Group will be hanging our outdoor Christmas lights this Saturday at 8:30. Come, lend a hand in making UMC Red Bank shine bright this season!
UMC Red Bank "Decked the Halls"-
Thank You to the Volunteers!
A big thank you to all who came to help our church get ready for the most wonderful time of the year! Make sure to come to Sunday worship to check out our beautifully decorated Sanctuary.
Poinsettia Orders - Order Now!
Running through December 18, orders for poinsettias can be placed on the church website or through order form dropped off at the church office. Plants are $20 each and can be given "in honor, in memory or in celebration of" loved ones. Contact Chelsea Foster for more information or Amanda in the office to place your orders.
Advent Options- Alternative Gift Giving
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Give the gift of food, stability, or shelter to someone in need. On December 4th through 19th, stop by the Advent Options table to purchase alternative Christmas gifts in support of the NoLimits Cafe, Family Promise, and UMCOR Hurricane Ian Relief. Give a gift that gives back and bring a smile to friends and family.
United Women in Faith Brunch- 12/8
Our December meeting on Thursday, December 8 (beginning at 11 a.m.) will be a Holiday Brunch. We will meet in the Library Lounge area where tables will be set up for us. We will be bringing brunch items to share -- and our food/beverages will be placed on the Library table for us to serve ourselves buffet-style. Please let Peggy Wien know whether you are able to come and what you would like to bring. Come join us for this hour of good food and fellowship!
Angel Tree Is Back!
Bring your gifts by Sunday, Dec.14
The ornaments have been hung on the Angel Tree with care, and it’s in the back entry outside of Fellowship Hall. There are ornaments with specific gifts and for gift cards in support of the Backpack Crew Food Pantry. Gifts can be dropped off on Sundays mornings or left with Amanda in the office at Church during the week. Thank you for all of your generosity in support of our Angel Tree every year
Stewardship Update-
Thank you for your generosity and faithfulness in investing in the next year's ministry. Here is an update of what we have received thus far: $218,901 pledged for our general budget & $16,620 for outreach. Remember, it is not too late to turn in your pledge cards if you are planning and are able to do so.
Worship Readers Needed-
We are in need of Worship Readers for upcoming Sundays. Click here or contact Amanda in the church office to sign up. Thank you to all who volunteer each Sunday and serve UMC Red Bank in this way!
Backpack Crew Pantry
Donations Welcome

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 though Friday from 9 am to 3 pm.
The current donation request is GRANOLA BARS. Thank you for your continued support. Email us at backpackcrewnj@gmail.com with any questions.
Discussion Group on "Inspired" - Sundays
Sundays at 7:00 pm, there will be an adult/teen book discussion group for "Inspired", by Rachel Held Evans, led by Bonnie Deroski. The zoom link can be found on the Church website calendar or click HERE. 
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Fellowship Time
Coffee Hour-
Volunteer One Sunday
We are looking for volunteers to help set up, serve and clean up during Fellowship Time Coffee Hour.
Use the link below to sign up to help or contact Amanda in the church office for more information.
Adult Education-
Adult Education is on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm on Zoom (see the church calendar on our website for the link) and Sundays at 8:45 am in person (meeting in the Lounge). We will begin with a video series by Marcus Borg on his book The Heart of Christianity.  You are welcome to read his book, but the video series is a set of lectures he gave on the topic that does not require reading the book to follow his thinking. This is a great place to join us if you have not participated before, or if you are a returning “regular” or anything in between. We look forward to seeing you!
Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care,
please contact Rev. Cameron Overbey at pastorcam@umcredbank.org or call (732) 747-0446.