Check out what's going on this week at the UMC of Red Bank!
Connections
Thursday, December 15, 2022
December 11, 2022 at 10:00 am
Worship Sneak Peek:
Mary's pondering about Gabriel's message is certainly warranted. Her love for her son over the course of their story together is the ultimate expression of abiding joy.
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.
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. Now through December 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.
Tidings of Comfort:
A Service Acknowledging Holiday Grief- 12/21
For those who are struggling with grief and loss, for those supporting others who are struggling, we offer these tidings of comfort. Streaming online at 7 pm.
Worship Readers Needed for Christmas Eve Candlelight Service-
We are in need of 3 or 4 Worship Readers for our Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve at 9pm. Contact Amanda in the church office to sign up and lend your voice this Christmas season. Thank you to all who volunteer each Sunday and serve UMC Red Bank in this way!
Family Oriented Christmas Eve Service- 5 pm
Find yourself in the nativity story, along with a donkey, sheep and camels. We’ll learn about the baby born in a stable and sing some Christmas carols together. This service features the talents of youth and children and is interactive and kid-friendly.
Christmas Eve:
Traditional Candlelight Service- 9 pm
Join us Christmas Eve at 9 pm for our Traditional Candlelight Service. Let the beauty of the season fill you with joy.
Christmas Day Worship Service- Online at 10 am
Yes, Christmas falls on a Sunday this year! We will be preparing an online service that will be premiering at 10 am on Christmas Morning.  This service will be online only. Join us live online or take some time later in the midst of the joyous day to celebrate the birth of hope in Jesus!
Bagel Brunch Worship Service- 1/1
Join us on New Year's Day in Fellowship Hall for a special Bagel Brunch Worship Service. Hope to see you there!
Stewardship 2023
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: $225,551 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.
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.
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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.