Check out what's going on this week at the UMC of Red Bank!
Connections
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Worship Sneak Peek
September 25, 2022 at 10:00 am
Sometimes we need to take time apart to commune with the God of Peace. The world is a fast-paced and loud place in the 21st century. Even in Jesus' day, he encouraged his followers to spend time alone in prayer. If this was important before the invention of the internet and cell phone, imagine how important it is for us to take time to center and commune in God's presence!
Reminder: We have resumed in-person worship and continue to live-stream the service on our website and YouTube channel.
UMW Craft Group- 9/27
Craft Group will meet on Tuesday, September 27 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Lobby above the Church Library. Come for part or for all of that time to help us make our greeting cards. Bring your snack/cold drink for our short lunch break - or make a hot drink in the kitchen. If you like to knit or crochet (or do another craft), you are welcome to bring your handiwork to Craft Group and meet with others who like to be creative. 
On Sunday mornings after our 10 a.m. Church service, we are featuring our cards with Fall designs (good for writing notes), Halloween cards, and our selection of cards with "sassy sayings. We always have our usual assortment of cards for Birthday, Thinking of You, Get Well or Caring Thoughts are with You, Sympathy, Anniversary, Children (birthdays or showers) or Blank (to write your own message inside). Let us know if you would like us to design specific cards for you. Your purchases (at $1.00 a card) help UMW make its budgeted mission donations.
CROP Walk 2022-10/16
2022 CROP Walk is a little over 3 weeks away! Remember to decorate your strollers, too! Our CROP table will be in Fellowship Hall every Sunday for you to sign up, and join the RBUMC team, form your own team and plan to walk, run, volunteer, and/or donate for our 42nd event to help hungry neighbors through our 14 local partners. Your walking and donations help with funds and food staples for many local pantries. With your help, we can widen our circle of caring. Make sure to set your goal for walking and donations for your own efforts. 
Choral Singing Workshop 10/8 - Register Now!
UMC Red Bank is sponsoring a FREE choral singing workshop here at church with the renowned Western Wind Ensemble of New York City. The program will run approximately from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. Register at https://www.umcredbank.org/choral-singing-workshop/ and contact Evan Courtney or Andy Judkis for more information.
Discussion Group on "Inspired"
by Rachel Held Evans
If the Bible isn’t a science book, instruction manual, or position paper, then what is it? New York Times bestselling author Rachel Held Evans invites readers on a journey of rediscovery as she explores the magic of the Bible, engaging the old, familiar stories in new ways that honor the past and enlighten the present.
Drawing upon recent scholarship and literary analysis, Evans creatively retells our favorite Bible stories, explaining their contexts and possible interpretations, and then connects these ancient stories to our present-day ones. Readers are invited to fall in love with Scripture all over again without checking their intellect--or their imaginations--at the door.
If you or someone you know would like to go through a 10-week discussion group on Zoom on Sunday evenings around Rachel Held Evan's book, Inspired, please email bderoski@umcredbank.org with interest. Will run November 6 - January 15th with a break for Christmas.
Adult Education-
Adult Education will resume for the Fall on Wednesday at 7:00 pm on Zoom (see the church calendar on our website for the link) and Sunday 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!
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 PASTA OF ANY KIND. Thank you for your continued support. Email us at backpackcrewnj@gmail.com with any questions.
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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.
Donate a Blanket & Help Victims of Hurricane Fiona
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.