Check out what's going on this week at the UMC of Red Bank!
Connections
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Pastor Cam's Weekend Preview-
Reminder: We have resumed in-person worship and continue to live-stream the service on our website and YouTube channel.
This Sunday, June 14
We are now in the pledging phase of the Capital Campaign! We would love for your partnership in building out our vision of being the best, most welcoming church we can be! If you are led to do so, you are invited to make a pledge by the end of June! With $156,000 pledged we are over half way to our pledge goal of $300,000! This is great news and we are thankful to all who have pledged!
Red Bank Juneteenth Celebration-6/18
Red Bank is hosting its 4th annual Juneteenth Celebration at Johnny Jazz Park from 1:00-4:00 pm on Sunday, June 18th. This event features live jazz, performances, guest speakers, vendors, food trucks, giveaways and more!
Last Sessions Before Summer Break- 6/18 & 6/21
Adult Education will be having its last sessions on Sunday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 21. There will be no Adult Education classes during the summer and will return in the fall.
UWF Book Club Meeting-6/22
The next book club meeting will be on Thursday, June 22 at 1:00 in the lounge. The June selection is "The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey: A Novel" by Serena Burdick. Contact Helen Vetter for more information. All are welcome to attend.
Summer Song Requests-
We want your input! All are invited to pick up an index card during worship over the next couple of weeks and to share your top 3 or 4 favorite hymns. We will be drawing from the list we compile during the months of July and August when planning our congregational hymns!  
I Believe...But-
People of faith are not immune to doubts or questions regarding various elements of our religion and religious expression. It is important to remember, that doubt is not the opposite of faith, but a tool to investigate and go deeper into it. What doubts do you have? What questions about this faith we claim here at UMCRB? Over the next few weeks, you are invited to share your questions via index card. This summer, Pastor Cam will dive into some the common themes that arise from the questions gathered. 
Prayer Vigil- 6/30
On June 30th at 7:30 PM, join the United Methodist Church of Red Bank (247 Broad Street), and other area clergy in answering the call of Beloved Arise to unite and pray for LGBTQ+ youth on Queer Youth of Faith Day. The vigil will take place in front of the church on the Broad Street side and begin with chalking messages of hope and encouragement on the sidewalk. The program will include songs, stories and prayers. (the event will move inside if there is rain)
Beloved Arise, the leading national organization dedicated to celebrating and empowering LGBTQIA+ youth of faith, aims to bring 1.8 million people together from across faith traditions to pray for queer youth. The Trevor Project estimates that 1.8 million LGBTQ youth (ages 13-24) seriously consider suicide each year in the U.S. — and at least one attempts suicide every 45 seconds.
For more information about the vigil, contact Carol Rigler or Bonnie Deroski.
Backpack Crew Pantry
Donations Always 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 Boxed or Pouches of Instant Mashed Potatoes. 
Thank you for your continued support. Email us at backpackcrewnj@gmail.com with any questions.
Hygiene Kit Collection-
Mission and Service Committee is asking the church family to donate items for Hygiene Kits. The kits will be given to Church World Service (CWS) for disaster relief. We are trying to assemble 100 kits.
ITEMS NEEDED:  Hand towels approximately 15"x28" to 16"x32" (no fingertip, bath size, dish towel or microfiber); sturdy - wide tooth comb (no pocket size, picks, or rattail); bath size bar of soap in the wrapper (no Ivory or Jergens); and Toothbrush in the package.
Please put your donations in the BOX by the back doors. Tentative assembly will be sometime in June.  Monetary donations are also accepted. Please make check payable to RBUMC with notation for "Hygiene Kits". Thank you for helping us reach our goal. Any questions, please contact Carol Voorhees at 732-670-6270.
VBS 2023-Sign Up Now to Volunteer
Do you like running kids games and leading sports? VBS is seeking an adult leader for the Recreation Station from August 7-11 from 9-noon. See Bonnie Deroski for more info.
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.