Check out what's going on this week at the UMC of Red Bank!
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Thursday, April 6, 2023
Pastor Cam's Weekend Preview
Reminder: We have resumed in-person worship and continue to live-stream the service on our website and YouTube channel.
*Pastor Cam will be on vacation from 4/10 - 4/16. Rev. David Henritzy will be on call if any pastoral emergencies arise.  Contact the church office if you have need during this time. We will be blessed to have Rob Long leading worship on the 16th!
Help Our Pollinator Garden-Remember to Get Your Milkweed Seeds Sunday!
As a start to our Pollinator Garden at church, we will hand out milk weed seed packets in Fellowship Hall after our Easter Service. The seeds need to be dampened and chilled for a month to encourage germination.  These milkweed seeds are the only plant that Monarch butterflies use for food so we ask you to help plant more every year to save the Monarchs from starvation.  The garden planting will be Saturday May 6th.  
UWF Craft Group Meets 4/11
Craft Group will meet on Tuesday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Library Lounge area. Please come for all or whatever part you can attend. We will be working on Mother's Day cards, Graduation cards and our line of Sassy cards. Our Craft Closet has been cleaned and reorganized, and we have "rediscovered" new tools/supplies we can use. If you like to knit or crochet or do another craft, bring your handiwork to Craft Group meetings and join us for fellowship as we craft together. Contact Peggy Wien if you have any questions.
Mildred Ruth Circle Meeting - 4/13
Mildred-Ruth Circle will be meeting next Thursday, April 13 at 11 a.m. in the Lounge. We will discuss upcoming UWF activities including ideas for our basket for the Fall Basket Silent Auction, picking another date to do Coffee Hour, and talking about things our Circle could do to enhance the Church Library. Please bring devotions, prayers, or articles you would like to share. Come and spend this hour of fellowship with us.
UWF Book Club Hosts a "Meet the Author" Event- 4/15
On Saturday, April 15 at 2:00 pm, join the UWF Book Club for a special "Meet the Author" event with the author of "The Mother's Arms Recipe Service", Cindy Roos Young. Cindy is the wife of Rev. Greg Young (who served as associate Pastor here at UMC Red Bank from 1980-1986) Books will be available for purchase at the event, which will be held in Room 114. Contact Helen Vetter or Peggy Wien to learn more. All are welcome to attend!
A Note from the Green Team - Earth Sunday 4/23!
Earth Sunday is April 23, 2023. We will be celebrating our GrerenFaith Certification at church with solar project tours and more! Please join us to continue our GREEN Journey!
Pastor Cam & Evan's Lent Reflections-
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, 4/5, click the image for the video link.
Scholarship Applications Now Available-
Completed Applications Due May 10*
Editable online Scholastic Assistance applications for the 2023—24 school year are available for undergraduate college/university scholarships. To be eligible for a scholarship you must have a meaningful affiliation with our church and be in need of financial assistance. If you wish to apply, are eligible, and have not received an application by email, you may request one by emailing Barbara Guenther, bjguenther@verizon.net. Please email or call with any questions. (732) 203-1970)
Adult Education Class -
Sundays (in person) &
Wednesdays(online)
Starting after Easter-Often we find that in other religious traditions, one finds similar themes and a fresh perspective that can bring us to a deeper understanding of our own faith. Richard Rohr and James Finley investigate the Four Noble Truths, the distilled essence of Buddhist teaching. In these talks, each is introduced and explored, with emphasis given to the presence of these truths at the heart of Jesus' call to awaken to God's presence in every detail of our lives. All are welcome to join us in this DVD series.
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. 
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.