Thank you!

We are so grateful to our CUMC members and Chatham neighbors that contributed to the success of our "Thanksgiving in a Box" drive on Saturday, November 13^th. Thank you for your contributions and/or volunteerism that helped us collect 84 completed boxes! We were able to provide a box meal to every car that came through our line on Wednesday- serving serving close to 80 families.

Outdoor Advent Gathering at the Parsonage

Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 4-5PM.

Followed by Christmas Caroling to house-bound friends.

Due to the pandemic, we’ll have our annual gathering outside on the back deck at the parsonage. We’ll have the fire pit burning while we enjoy warm beverages, conversation, singing and fellowship. Feel free to bring an appetizer to share. Dress warm!

At 5PM, those who are interested will receive the names and addresses of some folks who might appreciate a few people singing Christmas carols on their front lawn. We hope you can join us!

Jeff Markay and Julie Yarborough

48 Elmwood Ave

Chatham NJ 07928

Advent 2021 begins on November 28, 2021!

Advent devotional booklets reflecting on the Advent wisdom of Henri Nouwen will be available at church starting on November 28^th. If you would like a devotional booklet mailed to you, please contact the church office: churchsecretary@optonline.net or (973)635-7740.

These booklets of daily prayers, scriptures and reflections will be a resource for many small groups that meet in our church and via zoom. Let Pastor Sharon know if you’d be interested in being a part of a small group. scyarger@optonline.net

This Advent, we will be giving out frosted votive candles in the shape of a small flower pot. We thought that the frosted glass votive was a good metaphor for the many unknowns we face this year. We don’t see things clearly and yet we can see just enough light to know that there is a flame within. This is true with this votive, as well as with each human being. The shape of the votive is also a good metaphor for this year: a flowerpot. We believe that deep within each of us, God is growing the seeds of trust, that will continue to grow and bear fruit.

We invite you to pick up the candle at church, and light this candle for just a few minutes of prayer each day throughout the season of Advent. May your Advent be filled with holy expectation, moments of wonder, and a quiet peace that passes understanding.



“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” John 1:5

Community Foodbank of NJ Annual Turkey Drive

Saturday, November 20^th 

9:00 AM -2:00 PM

Local Drop-Off Site: Chatham United Methodist Church

460 Main Street, Chatham

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Please drop off your donation of a frozen turkey and/or nonperishable foods at the truck parked at the west end of the church, just off the Main Street entrance to the Chatham Middle School. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving, Carolyn Palma

Chatham UMC New Members Coffee

and Conversation

Sunday, November 21^st at 11:15am in Rodda Hall

Sunday, November 28^st at 11:15am in Rodda Hall

Pastor Jeff will facilitate some conversation for 30-40 minutes about our journeys to CUMC, and the opportunities to become a member of the Chatham UMC. Very often God gives us opportunities to say yes to invitations to become more connected to Christian community. Perhaps this is such an opportunity! If you are interested, please send Pastor Jeff an email at: revjmarkay@earthlink.net

This Sunday’s Sunday service will include the Covenant Choir singing an arrangement of the classic hymn by hymn writer and Bucknell University graduate, Robert Lowry: How Can I Keep from Singing? Join us!

Members of our Ukulele Orchestra will next meet in person and online on Saturday, November 27^th 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. 

This week we return to examining the Gospel lesson for the week; read John 18: 33-37. Join us on Sunday in the Asbury Room at 11:15 or online via Zoom. Contact Ron Yarger at ryarger@optonline.net for the link to the session.

Tuesday, November 23^rd 

Annual Chatham Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, 7:30 PM

We need Volunteers!

CUMC Sanctuary sponsored by the Interfaith Council of the Chathams and Green Village. Come join with Chatham friends and neighbors across all faiths and traditions in a celebration of the many blessings we share. The service will feature combined choruses from the Chatham community houses of worship. Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation. The sum of the offering from the service will be donated to the Chatham Emergency Squad serving both Chatham Borough and Chatham Township. For more information, please call (973) 635-7740 or email churchsecretary@optonline.net.

Hospitality Volunteers Needed to Welcome our Neighbors!

We need 3-5 volunteers to help usher our guests through our building before the service. Volunteers should arrive at 6:45 PM.

To sign up, Please Click Here or contact the church office by emailing churchsecretary@optonline.net.

Status Update Church Office is Moving Back!



The church office flooring and painting project is now complete. We are in the process of moving everything back in. If you have a mailbox, they are in the office once again. Thank you for your patience as we update our space.

Questions? Just call the office and we will be happy to assist you.

80 Birthday Cards Requested!

Longtime CUMC member, Dale Sehulster, is trying to get 80 cards sent to Bob Sehulster for his 80^th birthday. Cards can be mailed to

Mr. Bob Sehulster, P.O.Box 242,Ringoes, NJ 08551. Please include a " B " written in the lower left corner of the envelope to distinguish it for his birthday! Thank you!

(Bob's birthday was November 15^th but cards can be sent over the next week.)

The Chatham Emergency Squad will be hosting their final blood drive of 2021 on Saturday, December 4^th. The drive will take place at St. Patrick’s Church @ 45 Chatham Street, Chatham in the Parish Center Gym. Hours are 8:30am - 2:30pm. Appointments are encouraged and may be scheduled @ nybc.org/njdrives using the sponsor code 61961. Please consider donating.

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