Check out what's going on this week at the UMC of Red Bank! |
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Connections
Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Pastor Cam's Weekend Preview |
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Reminder: We have resumed in-person worship and continue to live-stream the service on our website and YouTube channel.
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A Story of Compassion and Success-
The Tran family lived a hard life in Vietnam under communist rule, escaped by boat and were forever thankful for the support of our church in their resettlement here. They progressed from a UMCRB- provided home to their own house in Tinton Falls and, on the way, eschewed welfare, found jobs, worked hard, and got educated. Today, the children are working for leading firms in technology fields; a series of success stories! In acknowledgement of the role our church played in their lives the family has requested donations to UMCRB in lieu of flowers.
Janie & George Schildge
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Short Stories by Jesus - 2/5
Starting Sunday, February 5 at 7 pm: Jesus knew how to tell a story. He knew that in order to get his message across he needed to relate to the people who gathered to listen—first century Jews—who lived in a very different world than the one in which we live today. In Short Stories by Jesus, Amy-Jill Levine takes you back in time and explains how original audiences understood Jesus’ parables. You’ll learn how new interpretations of the parables continue to challenge and provoke contemporary readers two thousand years later. Videos feature Amy-Jill Levine who offers fresh, timely reinterpretations of Jesus’ narratives. The video segments are approximately 10–12 minutes each and will be followed by group discussion. This is being facilitated by Bonnie Deroski and will run for 6 sessions. The zoom link can be found on the church website calendar.
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Mildred Ruth Circle Meeting - 2/9
Mildred-Ruth Circle will meet in the Lounge next Thursday, February 9 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Please bring devotions, prayers, articles you would like to share. We may be working on our United Women of Faith Bulletin Boards too and your suggestions are very welcome. Come and spend an hour of fellowship with us!
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No Yoga Class 2/15 and 2/22
Please note: there will be no yoga class on February 15th and 22nd. If you would like a video recording of a previous class, please contact Amanda at office@umcredbank.org to request one by email.
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Kids Create For Change-
For the next three Saturdays, 22 children and a number of teen and adult volunteers will be gathering for a program called Kids Create for Change. UMCRB received a Peace with Justice grant for this program that will happen in partnership with the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center. The goal of the program is to bring diverse kids and teens from a variety of area schools together so that they can get to know each other and hear each other's stories. This is an art expression program with guest authors and artists.
On March 25th at 6pm, Kids Create will be holding its celebration ceremony where children will receive the classroom books they have contributed to. A reading by Carmen Rubin of her book Ashti Meets Birdman Al, a slide show and refreshments will also be part of the evening which is open to all. The mission of the T. Thomas Fortune Foundation is to preserve and further the civil rights and social justice legacy of T. Thomas Fortune through community outreach, education, the arts and public programming. For more information, contact Bonnie Deroski.
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The Backpack Crew Pantry Needs Your Food Donations!
The Backpack Crew Food Pantry is in need of some staple food items. The needs of our community are exceeding the supply being recieved. Please consider donating pasta, peanut butter and macaroni and cheese of any kind. These food items are extremely needed items to keep pantries all over Monmouth County running and the supply is low at the current moment. 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. Items can be brought to the back porch of the church or inside on Mondays though Fridays from 9 am to 3 pm. Thank you for your continued support. Email us at backpackcrewnj@gmail.com with any questions.
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UWF Craft Group Valentine Cards Available Sundays
Have you stopped by the Craft Group Table in Fellowship Hall after Church lately? They are featuring Valentine Cards right now. Your purchases at $1.00 each help United Women in Faith make their budgeted mission donations.
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Church & Society -
Our Church and Society team is small so we will be looking into subset of these principles. We do want to hear the congregation’s thoughts and invite interested people to our meetings & events. Over time, we hope that you see how Green Faith ministry, the Reconciling ministry, and our other programs fit into these social principles.
In 2022, our programs included: a Lenten study on water, a racial justice prayer study, participation in a multi faith prayer vigil on gun violence, hosted the Bearing Witness NJSJRC Soil Collection project display, organized the pollinator garden and programs, sponsored a trip to the recycling center, qualified for a conference Peace with Justice grant leading to The Kids Create Change program (Feb 2023), and had viewings of several programs during the Native American Caucus of UMC’s a week of prayer and social action.
Barbara Roguski
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Book Club Meeting - 2/23
The February book selection is "More Than You'll Ever Know" by Katie Gutierrez. All are welcome to attend!
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A Message From Janie & the Green Team-
Dear Church Family,
Here is the report (*click on the above GreenFaith image to view the document) of our green faith team meeting in January. We need all ages to work on our projects as we move through 2023. Thank you for your interest in our mission. Please contact me if you would like to receive GreenFaith invitations to meet on 2/19. The Lenten Calendar of green activities is for all members of our church on our journey to Easter, so please join in.
Janie Schildge and the Green Team
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Worship Readers Needed-
We are in need of Worship Readers for upcoming Sundays. You can sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board by the entrance or click here to sign up online. Thank you to all who volunteer each Sunday and serve UMC Red Bank in this way!
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Adult Education -
Join Us for Two Inspiring Lessons
Wednesdays Online & Sundays at UMC Red Bank
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-On Sunday mornings, starting 1/22 in the Lounge here at UMC Red Bank, we will begin Joan Chittister’s video series on Spirituality, Self, and Society. Sister Joan Chittister, a member of the Order of Saint Benedictine Sisters of Erie, PA, has been a highly influential religious and social leader and an advocate for peace, women’s rights, human rights, and church renewal for over 40 years. The video series addresses the challenges of living a purposeful life defined by compassion and care for others. In that spirit of unity, Chittister invites an interfaith panel to join her in broadening the conversation.
-On Wednesday evenings, starting 1/25, Ken Glossbrenner will be leading us in a study of Climate Church, Climate World - How people of faith must work for change by Jim Antal, United Church of Christ. Climate Church, Climate World contends that climate change is the greatest moral challenge humanity has ever faced. Hunger, refugees, poverty, inequality, deadly viruses, war—climate change multiplies all forms of global social injustice. Environmental advocate, Rev. Jim Antal, calls on the church to meet this moral challenge: to embrace a new vocation so that future generations might live in harmony with God’s creation. After illuminating how human beings are responsible for the dangers our planet now faces, Antal proposes how people of faith can embrace new approaches to worship, preaching, witnessing, and other spiritual practices that honor creation and cultivate hope.
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Fellowship Time
Coffee Hour-
Sign Up Sheet in Fellowship Hall
We are looking for volunteers to help set up, serve and clean up during Fellowship Time Coffee Hour. Sign up on the sheet near the coffee machines in Fellowship Hall or contact Amanda in the office to place your name on the list.
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Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care,
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