Check out what's going on this week at the UMC of Red Bank!
Connections
Thursday, November 10, 2022
November 13, 2022 at 10:00 am
We continue our monthly journey of asking, "Why do we...?" about practices and symbols of our worship that we may take for granted week in and week out. This month, we are looking a the symbols on the front of the pulpit. What's the significance of "IHC?"
Reminder: We have resumed in-person worship and continue to live-stream the service on our website and YouTube channel.
There is still time to turn in any pledge cards to the office or in the plate on Sundays!
Worship Readers Needed-
We are in need of Worship Readers for upcoming Sundays. Click here or contact Amanda in the church office to sign up. Thank you to all who volunteer each Sunday and serve UMC Red Bank in this way!
Tech Team Training Session- 11/13!
All are welcome to attend. Contact Evan Courtney to learn more.
UWF Gift Basket Auction-
Winners Announced this Sunday!
United Women in Faith (formerly UMW) gift baskets are in Fellowship Hall. Winners will be announced Nov. 13th. Money collected via fund-raising supports UWF mission projects locally, throughout New Jersey and globally. Thank you to everyone who contributed a basket to our Fall fundraiser! Stop by Fellowship Hall to bid on one of our beautiful baskets.
UWF Craft Group-11/15
Craft Group will be meeting on Tuesday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lobby above the Church Library. Come for all or whatever portion of that time you have available. Bring your snack/cold drink for our short lunch break -- or you can make a hot drink in the kitchen. Besides greeting card making, you can plan to knit or crochet or do another craft during our Craft Group meetings. 
We will be featuring our Thanksgiving Cards on Sunday mornings after Church as well as having our usual assortment of categories available. Let us know if you would like us to design specific cards for you. Your purchases (at $1.00 a card) help United Women in Faith make its budgeted mission donations. Contact Peggy Wien at rwien@infionline.net with any questions or for more information.
*All proceeds benefit The Backpack Crew
Special Charge Conference- 11/22
A special charge conference will be held at the beginning of the Church Council meeting, at 7:30 pm on November 22, to approve a bequest from the Helvi Suominen estate. Pastor Cam will preside and the regular Council meeting will follow immediately after.  
Check Out Our New Family-Friendly Space in the Lounge!
We love babies and we want young families to feel welcomed and comfortable! In addition to the soft play space at the back of the sanctuary, we have created a family friendly space in the Lounge (across from the bathrooms) for parents with young children who need a little more wiggle room, cry space or lactation spot. There are some toys in the bench, and the service will be streamed on the big screen. Please take advantage of this room with your baby/toddler as needed.
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 FRUIT CUPS OF ANY KIND. Thank you for your continued support. Email us at backpackcrewnj@gmail.com with any questions.
Discussion Group on "Inspired" - Sundays
Sundays at 7:00 pm, there will be an adult/teen book discussion group for "Inspired", by Rachel Held Evans, led by Bonnie Deroski. The zoom link can be found on the Church website calendar or click 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.
Church & Society- A Message From UMCOR
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!
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.