Check out what's going on this week at the UMC of Red Bank! |
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Connections
Thursday, February 23, 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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Black History Month
The question, “How do you celebrate Black History Month? “, was recently asked on the
Fellowship Hall, UMCRB Facebook page. The UMC Religion and Race web site suggests 29 ways
to participate in Black History Month. Click here for the link.
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*Click the Image Above For Tickets* |
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Pastor Cam & Evans Lent Reflections- Every Wednesday
Join us every Wednesday in Lent as Pastor Cam and Evan share musical, visual, and spoken word reflections based on our Lenten theme of the journey from the barren wilderness to the new life and bloom of resurrection! The video link will be sent at Noon on Wednesdays via email and will also be linked via the Church's social media at that time!
*In case you missed the email Wednesday, click the image for the video link.
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Red Bank Theater for Young Audiences Auditions- 2/26
Auditions for the second production of RBTYA, Alice in Wonderland, will be taking place for all 13-18-year-olds at 1pm on Sunday, February 26 at the UMC Red Bank. See Bonnie Deroski or Melissa Moore Reimertz with any questions or to learn more.
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Green Team Lenten Calendar Now Available-
This Lenten calendar is a project of the Green Faith Team, and created by Barbara Roguski to help us navigate our way through the Lenten journey to the Cross. It is an ecumenical collection of prayers, readings, and actions that can help each of us individually and in our families, to share in the journey taken by Christ up to the Cross, and it gives ideas on how to better care for our fragile and precious home here on Planet Earth, including natural resources, and native species, along with clean water and air for all who inhabit the Earth.
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UWF Craft Group- 2/28
Craft Group will meet on Tuesday, February 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Library Lounge area. Come for all or whatever part of that time you have available. We will be working on St. Patrick's Day cards and cards for spring. Anyone who likes to knit or crochet or do another craft is welcome to bring their handiwork to do with us!
Stop by the Craft Group table in Fellowship Hall after Church for Saint Patrick's Day cards and any other cards you may need! Your purchases at $1.00 each will help United Women of Faith make their budgeted mission donations.
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The Best Corned Beef in Town is Almost Here - 3/11 Takeout Only
Don’t miss out on the Annual Scholastic Assistance Committee Fund-Raising Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner—Takeout only on Saturday, March 11th, from 4:00 to 6:30. The cost of the dinner is $15. As was stated in the annual letter you may also become a patron of the work of our committee by donating $20 and receiving one free ticket or donating $35 and receiving two free tickets. Again, we do not discourage larger donations. Tickets and/or Patron contributions will also be on sale in Fellowship Hall after the church service as well as at the takeout dinner itself. Please invite your neighbors and friends to come! Please bring your own bag/s! We are also asking you to donate an hour or two of your time on that Saturday morning, or that Saturday afternoon/evening. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall and/or let a Scholastic Assistance Committee member know you can lend us a hand. Thank you for your continued and generous support of the work of our committee. Any questions or problems, please do not hesitate to call Barbara Guenther at 732-203-1970.
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Short Stories by Jesus -
Now Through 3/12
Sundays 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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UMCOR Disaster Relief- Turkey Earthquake
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey at 4:17 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, the most powerful earthquake recorded since 1939. In the hours that followed, at least 78 aftershocks were reported, followed by a second earthquake of 7.5 magnitude. More than 5,000 people were killed, with deaths expected to rise. The earthquake also heavily impacted northwest Syria, where 4.1 million people depend on humanitarian assistance. The majority are women and children. At this time, Syrian communities are simultaneously facing an ongoing cholera outbreak and extreme winter weather events, including heavy rain and snow. The humanitarian response is overstretched due to the devastation and cold weather. UMCOR has released an initial solidarity grant to a longstanding humanitarian partner, International Blue Crescent (IBC), which has offices in Turkey. The grant will provide tents, heaters, blankets, warm clothes, ready to eat meals and basic first aid kits. Click here to donate.
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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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Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care,
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