Check out what's going on this week at the UMC of Red Bank!
Connections
Friday , August 27, 2021
Worship Sneak Peek
August 29th, 2021 at 10:00 am
Join us this Sunday for online worship at 10:00 am. Pastor Jess will kick off a new 3-week series called Plugged In, focusing us first on how the church helps us to be plugged into community. Hope to connect with you at worship!
Reminder: We have resumed in-person worship and continue to live-stream the service on our website and YouTube channel.
Asbestos Removal has finished.
The building has return to full operational use. Many thanks to all who ensured this phase of boiler replacement project moved in a timely manor. In the next phase there will be a crane in the parking lot to place the new boiler near the basement entrance. Please be on the lookout for altered traffic patterns.
Boiler Replacement Project
This summer we will be undertaking a large capital improvement project to replace the boiler in the Christian Education wing of our building. Because of the asbestos remediation that is involved in this project, the total cost is projected to be $124,460, a large portion of which will be funded from our endowment. To learn more about the scope of the project, click here to view a detailed presentation. We are incredibly thankful to the generosity of our saints who have gone before us and contributed to the endowment. If you would like to help defray the cost of this project, donations are more than welcome, either through a check with "Boiler Project" in the memo line, or an online contribution here. If you would like to learn more about how to plan your advanced giving to the church endowment to help secure the future sustainability of UMCRB for years to come, contact Pastor Jess, or click here to learn more about your planned giving options.
Temporary Office Manager

Following the resignation of our newly hired Office Manager, Lida DeNardo, Shelia Leavitt has graciously agreed to come back and work in the office three days a week. Until further notice Shelia will be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please still use the office@umcredbank.org email address when you are contacting the main office, as Shelia will be covering financial and building use items, and other volunteers will be covering communications and other varied secretarial tasks.

Our Staff Parish Relations Committee has restated the search process for a new Office Manager. If you know anyone who may be interested in applying, please direct them to our job posting on Indeed, found by clicking here.

Please hold Lida, her family, and our church in your prayers during this transition process.
No Summer Sunday School for the Remainder of the Summer
Please note that Summer Sunday school has concluded for the summer. Sunday school will kick off on September 19th.
Volunteer to Serve For In-Person Worship on Sundays
Click here or on the images below to sign up to be a Scripture reader or volunteer as an usher or greeter for worship.
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 need is PASTA SAUCE. Thank you for your continued support. Email us at backpackcrewnj@gmail.com with any questions.
Balance and Strength Training -
IN PERSON AND ONLINE
Tuesdays and Thursdays (on-line) at 12:00 pm
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.
Online and In-person Yoga
Wednesdays at 9:30 am
Join us online or in-person weekly on Wednesdays for yoga with Tiffany McCann. The Zoom connection information for each session is located on the calendar on our website.
Pastoral Care
If someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care,
please contact Rev. Jessica Naulty at 908-400-2343 or jbnaulty@umcredbank.org.