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Sunday, May 30th Sunday Online Worship Service

We invite you to our online worship service. Service is posted weekly on Facebook, YouTube, and our Website by Saturday mornings.

Do you have a loved one who is scheduled to graduate this spring? Although many ceremonies have been cancelled or postponed this year, we would like to recognize and honor your graduate. If you are graduating or have a loved one that is graduating from Middle School level or above, please let us know.

Email your announcement to church secretary by clicking here.

Please include: the individual's name, from where he/she is graduating, if his/her studies are continuing, and the name of the next school they will be attending or what future plans may include.

Information must be received no later than Wednesday, June 2nd to be included in a special graduate insert that will be included as a link in the Weekly eNews for Father's Day weekend.

All our classes are taking a screen break this week for the holiday weekend. Here are some other things we’re up to:

Gear Up!  Camp E.D.G.E. VBC is coming soon!

After a long year of hunkering down at home we think it's time to get out and "Experience and Discover God Everywhere" at a mini VBC in person (yay!!) in the great outdoors at CUMC for kids 4yrs. old to 5th grade.

Just like with the extreme sports Extreme Jean will tell us about, safety is key. More info on our COVID protocols, as well as registration information, is coming soon. For now, hold the dates:  June 28-30, Mon-Wed, 9:00-11:00am. 

Though some things will be different this year (it's shorter, we'll be outside, max. 20 kids), lots of things will be the same - familiar faces, a loveable puppet, Bible stories brought to life, games, snacks, crafts, and music. Speaking of music, for a preview of the songs, click here.

PreK / Early Elementary - Sundays at 9:30am. Join us again next Sunday, June 6, on Zoom.

Submerge (4th-8th grade) - Sunday at 10:30am. Join us again next Sunday, June 6, on Zoom.

High School Discussion - Sunday at 11:45am. Join us again next Sunday, June 6, on Zoom. 

Sunday School always welcomes new friends to join our active groups. Zoom log-in info for the classes is emailed at the end of each week. If you would like to be added to the distribution group or have questions about which class is right for your children, please email Karen at youthchatumc@optonline.net.

Members of our Ukulele Orchestra will meet online during this Summer at 11:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of June, July, and August.

If you are a singer or player with a pop twist: musicians of all kinds are invited to join in our virtual music video of The Beatles’ All You Need Is Love. Singers and players from saxophone, trombone, clarinet, flute (all band and orchestra instruments) to classroom instruments (kazoos, toy pianos, kids’ keyboards, shakers, and maracas!) are invited.

If you would like to hear more music that all of our CUMC musicians have made online click on this link: http://www.chathamumc.com/music/ and enjoy!

For online information for our all of our music projects and our Zoom information for meeting together contact Peter Hill at petepiano@mac.com.

Book Review. Forgiveness: A Lenten Study

Forgiving others, or asking for forgiveness, is like jumping into the deep end of a swimming pool. It’s scary, and the outcome is uncertain, especially the first time we do it. Used as a study guide by one of our Lenten small groups, Marjorie Thompson’s Forgiveness: A Lenten Study is an excellent resource for exploring forgiveness and as an aid to transforming us into the people God intends us to be. In her brief, but thoughtful, guide Thompson asks probing questions and makes bold observations about our human situation. “Without forgiveness, there is no future worthy of human life and community as God surely intended them to be.” 

In Who Needs Forgiveness? Thompson explores the biblical story of The Prodigal Son, examining how each character needs forgiveness. “We can hide under the illusion that we are without sin while pointing the finger at others.” As Jesus said in his Sermon on the Mount, “Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye but do not notice the log in your own eye?”  Because we must first attend to our own faults, Thompson encourages us to look at our impulse to judge. And before we can forgive others, we need to receive God’s forgiveness, which leads us to repentance and adopting a new mindset.

By seeking and receiving forgiveness we acknowledge our offenses and become vulnerable to the offended party. “What makes a good apology? What makes a bad one? Is reconciliation possible without forgiveness? Why does our society rely more on retributive justice and less on restorative justice?” help us look at our decisions and how we foster relationships.

Forgiveness: A Lenten Study, now in our library, is recommended reading at any time of the year. 

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If you would like a PDF version contact Zrinka Cvetkovic in the church office.

·        the family of Paul Pavano. Paul, of Plainville CT, died in a motorcycle accident last week.

·        For all those impacted by the mass shooting in San Jose, California.

·        For the cease fire and a lasting peace in the land of Israel/Palestine

·        For the family of George Floyd as they mark the year anniversary of his murder. Bless the collective pain and fears that continue to be expressed by the African American community, and those who advocate for justice and reconciliation.

·        For those who are still dealing with food insecurity on a daily basis

·        For those who begin to seek community again after the Covid restrictions decrease for many.

·        Bless families of young children, and people who are unable to receive the vaccine, as they worry about being exposed to the coronavirus.

·        Bless this nation and the world with a renewed desire to work together to care for the common good of all people.

·        For Baby Julian who was baptized on Sunday, and his Mothers Kris and Beate as they grow in faith and love.

·        For Hilary as she continues to recover from a procedure last Friday.

·        For the family of Bill Nauta as they continue to grieve his death and give thanks for his life.

·        For the family of Ruthanne Brandt, as they grieve her death and celebrate her life, that in Christ has no end.

·        Bless Jacqui and Donald as they grieve the death of Jacqui’s sister. Surround them with your love.

·        For George as he prepares for knee surgery

·        For Christian H as he prepares for surgery

·        Bless David as he misses Ana and as he cares for their children.

·        Ron’s brother Larry who is having heart bypass surgery on June 7.

The Senior Center of the Chathams is an independent, 31-year old non-profit organization located here in town and offer a wide range of programs, activities, and services to older adults in Chatham and the surrounding areas. Click Here to read the latest newsletter and learn about their fantastic programs. 

We’re reaching out to all church members for pre-recorded Gospel readings. New dates have been added through the summer! (Please remember to film Sunday’s Gospel message by the previous Tuesday!)

Please note that dates are listed as Tuesdays on our Sign Up Genius because recordings are due on Tuesday. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Babbitt at bbabbitt@optimum.net or Jeff Markay at revjmarkay@earthlink.net

For updates on our current needs you may visit our dedicated Facebook page and Website. These sites are updated weekly with accurate information on what our current needs are and how to best support our efforts before you shop. Thank you all for your continued care of one another and making our Pantry a community staple.

All submissions for next week's CUMC Weekly E-news are due by Tuesdays, 2PM. Submissions may be emailed to Zrinka Cvetkovic.