Check out what's going on this week at the UMC of Red Bank!
Connections
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Worship Sneak Peek
September 18, 2022 at 10:00 am
Prayer is one of the most basic building blocks of our faith lives, but it can be a challenge to pray. What do we say? Do we need to have our heads bowed and hands folded for it to count? What if I don't feel anything from prayer? Over the next three weeks we will be discussing different ways to pray to help find some clarity about these and other questions about the practice of prayer. This Sunday, we will be taking a look at what prayer looks like when there isn't time to kneel down and clasp our hands together in prayer. The good news is: prayer can happen in very meaningful ways even on the move. 
Reminder: We have resumed in-person worship and continue to live-stream the service on our website and YouTube channel.
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!
CROP Walk 2022-10/16
The CROP Walk 2022 Season kicked off with a rally this past Monday! Our CROP table will be in Fellowship Hall every Sunday for you to sign up, and join the RBUMC team (captain Bryan Reimertz), or 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.(*Backpackcrew is one) Your walking and donations help with funds and food staples for many local pantries. With your help, we can widen our circle of caring. Thanks from your CROP Youth – Brian Reimertz, Sean Foreback, Ryan Tse, Lydia Smith, and advisor Mia Voorhees. SEE YOU SUNDAY to start our fundraising! Make sure to set your goal for walking and donations for your own efforts. We can do it together!  Also, look for information on the STROLLER ROLLER CHALLENGE for our youngest participants –with parents! - Janie
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.
Feed the Youth-
Help Needed
Sign up to make a dinner for youth groups on Wednesday evenings. Entree and a salad is all that is needed. Condiments and dessert will be provided. Cooks will be reimbursed up to $100 and should provide enough to feed 20 +/- people. 
Contact Bonnie Deroski for more information and sign up here:  
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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.
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.
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.