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Connections
Friday, February 12, 2021
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Worship Sneak Peek
February 14th, 2021 at 10am
Join us on Sunday, February 14th as we reflect on what it looks like to be courageous in our life and faith. We'll explore together the courage Christ invites us into as we stand up and We look forward to connecting with you online this Sunday!
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Ash Wednesday Service of Reflection
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Lenten Devotional Bags
To aid us in our Lenten journey, we are preparing Lenten Devotional Bags, in which, among other prayer and devotional aids, you will find ashes to mark your forehead or hand with the sign of the cross, as directed during the Ash Wednesday service. Bags can be picked up on Tuesday (2/16) or Wednesday (2/17) during church office hours (9am-2pm). If you need your Devotional Bag delivered to your home, please contact the church office.
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Church and Society Movie and Discussion
Sunday, February 28th at 3:00 pm
You are invited to join in an evening of entertainment and conversation as our Church and Society committee hosts their second virtual movie screening (through Zoom) on Sunday, February 28th at 3 pm. Enjoy the movie and remain online for a short discussion to follow. Check our website for login information coming soon.
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Hymnals Available for Loan
Please contact us if you are interested in borrowing a church hymnal so you can sing along with worship songs at home. Click here to email the office if you are interested.
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HUBOB is having a Spring Flower Sale!
REMEMBER: IT’S ALWAYS TIME TO HUBOB (Help Us Balance Our Budget)!!!
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Join the Sanctuary Choir
The choir meets for virtual rehearsals on Thursday at 7:00pm. Please contact Evan Courtney at ecourtney@umcredbank.org for more info. Zoom information for choir rehearsal is available on our website.
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Learning Tree Preschool
Now Enrolling for 2021-2022!
Learning Tree offers classes for 2.5, 3's and Pre-K students. They also provide enrichment options for their 3's and Pre-K children. Space is limited! Call 732-530-5441 or email learningtreepreschoolredbank@gmail.com for a tour today!
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update
COVID-19 vaccines are on the way to hospitals and clinics across New Jersey. You can reserve your spot to get a vaccine now by pre-registering. Register for the COVID-19 vaccine, and schedule an appointment if you are able at: https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/.
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Backpack Crew Update
The Backpack Crew pantry is now open EVERY Monday evening from 5-7pm. The current donation request is SOUP of all kinds and varieties! 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 through Friday from 9am to 3pm. Thank you for your continued support. Email us at backpackcrewnj@gmail.com with any questions.
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Children and Youth
Ministries Update
Please join us for virtual Sunday School (K-8th) this Sunday, February 14th. This week: spiritual practices to help get the
most out of Lent! Get ready to take the plunge at 9:00 AM via this Zoom link.
Bagels & Faith starts at 11:30-ish AM also on Zoom. Links for both virtual classes can be found on the church calendar. For questions or information, please contact Tammy at young@umcredbank.com or
732-299-6203.
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Youth Groups Off This Week
In observance of Ash Wednesday, all three of our Youth Groups will be taking the night off so that our leadership and students can share the virtual service and their Lenten devotional bags with their families. We’ll see you all on February 24th same time, same place! For questions or information, please contact Tammy at young@umcredbank.com or 732-299-6203.
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Adult Education Class
Sundays at 9:00 am & Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Join us as we explore the book Unbelievable by John Shelby Spong. Its premise is that many “traditional Christian beliefs” are no longer believable in light of modern science, scholarship, and understanding of the world. Bishop Spong seeks to challenge beliefs that we may have grown up with or felt we “were supposed to believe” but which do not fit with the way the world is understood in the twenty-first century. If you are one who never could quite say you believed some of those things the church taught, this class is especially for you. You may find that in light of Bishop Spong’s insight you can find and hold to the kernel of truth and avoid the unbelievable stuff that makes that “leap of faith” distasteful.
We meet Sunday mornings at 9:00 and Wednesday evenings at 7:00. Zoom links are on the calendar on the church web site. If you have questions or concerns about how to access the Zoom connection (or anything else), please contact Mark Hackler at 732-918-0344 or hackler@optonline.net.
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Pastor Jess's Bible Study
Thursdays 1-2:30 pm
Join in the conversation on Thursdays at 1 pm to explore how the Bible has been used throughout time in the support or opposition of racism. The Zoom connection information for each session is located on the calendar on our website.
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Balance and Strength Training - ON LINE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 pm
Join us for online Balance and Strength Training with Janet Tartaglia. Beginners welcome! Items needed: chair (with no arms) and weights (can be 2 16 oz. water bottles), or you can choose to follow along without the weights. Exercises done with chair or standing, no floor work. The Zoom connection information for each session is located on the calendar on our website
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Online Yoga - Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Join us for online yoga with Tiffany McCann on Wednesdays. The Zoom connection information for each session is located on the calendar on our website
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Stewardship Season 2021
Our Mission Matters!
Our 2021 pledged giving continues to rise and currently stands at $248,395.00. To those who have already pledged, we say, “Thank You”! If you haven’t yet had a chance to pledge, we invite you to make a difference in our community by pledging your financial support to our church and its mission in 2021. Whether meeting spiritual needs or physical needs in our community, our mission matters and your financial gifts are critical in maintaining our mission. Please join us in this important initiative by returning your pledge card to the church office or emailing your pledge to Sheila Leavitt, our financial secretary, at sleavitt@umcredbank.org. Click here or on the image below for a print version of the pledge card. Together we make a difference!
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UMC of Red Bank Church Reopening Plan Update
Indoor Small Church Group Meetings Approved
As the ministry of UMCRB continues strong in the time of COVID, with the goal that zero infections are spread through our church activity, we bring you this update about our church reopening plan. Our church is working on a multi-phased plan for reopening our church building in the midst of the COVID pandemic. The church office is open in a limited way on Tuesday-Thursday from 9-2 and Fridays from 9-1:30 pm. The calendar of events on our church website has up-to-date information about ongoing ministries and how to join in.
While worship services will remain virtual at this time, at the October 26 Church Council meeting, the council approved policies required to once again have church sponsored, small group, meetings inside the church building. In preparation for small group gatherings, several safety and extra facility precautions have been established. I urge you to review the information found at the links below to learn more about small group meetings at the church.
We are so excited to be moving forward in our building reopening plan, with the proper safety
precautions and cleaning schedules in place, so we may gather together as a community of faith. Let’s all remember our shared goals of keeping ourselves, each other, and our community safe, and do our part by faithfully following the approved safety protocols. If you would like to schedule an indoor, small group meeting please contact Sheila Leavitt at 732-747-0446 or sleavitt@umcredbank.org. And remember, when possible, meeting virtually is still the safest approach. If you would like to schedule a virtual Zoom meeting please reach out to me at jbnaulty@umcredbank.org.
Feel free to check out more information on our multi phased reopening plan on our church website. We encourage you to check back for updates as we move to upcoming phases.
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Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care
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