The flowers in the chancel on

Sunday, October 17^h are given to the glory of God and

with loving memories of my husband, Perry.

~ Peggy Philp

In last Sunday's Service, we received the following requests for prayers...

• My friend, Harry, who recently lost his wife to heart and liver complications (RY)
• All in need of healing in body, soul, mind, spirit and/or relationship.

A brief graveside service will be held for long time member of Chatham UMC, Dave Wilcox, on Sunday, October 24^th at 11:30 AM in the Memorial Garden.

Dave entered Life Eternal on April 15, 2021. He was quick with a joke, loved to tell stories about his many experiences and friendships at church, and talk about whatever sport was in season. Let us keep his wife, Peggy, and daughters Nancy and Ellen in our prayers.

All Saints Day Service Sunday, November 7^th

Sunday, November 7^th will be our All Saints Day Special Service at 10:00 AM. This is an ancient tradition in which Christians remember loved ones who have finished their courses in faith, and now live in the heavenly realm. We will light candles in their memory, speak their names, toll the bell, and give God thanks for their lives and their homecoming into Eternal Life.

A list of names of loved ones is located outside the Sanctuary. We invite you to add names to this list if your loved one is not on it.

This list will be outside the Sanctuary until Sunday, October 31^st. Please call the church office at (973) 635-7440 or email churchsecretary@optonline.net if you would like to add a loved one to this list but are unable to come to the Sanctuary.

Deadline for all name submissions is Monday, November 1^st at 10:00 AM.

Take a listen to our latest piece of online music from Mike Maguire, our organist and accompanist, performing Stevie Wonder’s Love’s In Need of Love Today:

https://www.facebook.com/chathamunitedmethodistnj/videos/451267132989284/

This Sunday's, October 17^th, 10:00 a.m. worship service will feature the Covenant Choir performing the hymn: We Plow the Fields and Scatter by John Dixon. Join us!

Members of our Ukulele Orchestra will next meet in-person and online on Saturday, October 23^rd at 11:00 a.m. in the Asbury Room. The Ukulele Orchestra meets on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Email Peter Hill at the below email address for our Zoom and in-person info.

If you would like information about any of our music groups: Covenant Choir, Youth Musicians, Wesley Ringers, Ukulele Orchestra, Praise Band, or Wind Ensemble please email music director, Peter Hill at petepiano@mac.com. 

Rebecca Circle

Please add to your calendar that the Rebecca Circle will be meeting on Tuesdays, November 2^nd and December 7^th at 12:30PM in the Asbury Room. Any questions, please contact Dot Dun.

Family Promise News and Opportunities 

Our next and final hosting week in 2021 is November 14 through 21. It will follow the same pattern as our last week in the summer — delivering home made or restaurant meals to the families staying in hotel. Please stay tuned for more details on how you can help. 

Over the course of the pandemic, there has sadly been a new scope of basic need right here in Morris County. When the eviction moratorium is lifted in NJ at the end of the year, hundreds of renters will experience homelessness and housing insecurity. Family Promise is working hard to ensure that no one go without shelter or a home. 

To help they are holding their first annual 5K Race and 1 Mile Walk, called the Homebound Hustle Homebound Hustle 5K on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Click Here for Information. All proceeds will support families and individuals experiencing homelessness in Morris County. Please consider challenging yourself to walk the 5K or 1 mile to support those experiencing housing insecurity or impending eviction.  

Sunday School/Christian Ed. for all ages 4 – 104 is back! We look forward to seeing even more of you in person at 11:10am this week. (If you would like a Zoom option for your child’s age group please let Pastor Sharon know at scyarger@optonline.net)

PreK / Elementary (age 4 – 4th grade) – This Sunday at 11:10am meet with Kate Radler and Edie Myers-Arnold on the upper level in room 6. 

Submerge (5th-8th grade) – This Sunday at 11:10am meet Sharon in the Wesley Room. 

High School Discussion – This Sunday at 11:10am meet with Jesse Dicken (our new seminarian) and Matthew Beland on the upper level.

The Chatham United Methodist Church is actively seeking an organized and detail-oriented Church Office Administrative Assistant to keep our church running smoothly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity to assist the church staff, congregation and ministries with its diverse activities and provide general administrative support on a part time basis (22 hours/week). Applicants should possess strong communication and recordkeeping skills along with financial and light bookkeeping skills in order to assist the Financial Manager. Solid computers skills are also required- working knowledge in Word, QuickBooks, and Excel. This position will also support the Community Relations & Communications Coordinator with the church’s interface with outside groups and the greater community. Interests and resumes can be sent to the church office by clicking the button at right or by calling the church office at (973) 635-7740.

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 pantry and weekly distribution sustained.

NEW! Vanco option for donating produce boxes. Click Below!

Please sign up to read and record yourself reading scriptures, this will be a blessing to our online worshiping community. 

Latest Newsletter is Out!

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. 

All submissions for next week's CUMC Weekly E-news are due by Tuesdays, 2PM. Submissions may be emailed to Eileen Ruggiero.