Prayers Lifted on
Sunday, April 28th, 2024
During last Sunday's worship service, we received the following
requests for prayers...
- Of healing, for Taya, who is dealing with kidney cancer.
- For Barbara B, as she continues to heal.
- That we may discern and listen to voices of love - Ron Y.
- Of concern, for Andy M. and his family, as they navigate final stages of terminal brain cancer - Steve D.
- Of concern, for Laurie H, who is receiving palliative care - NC
- For the General Conference of the United Methodist Church
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Five new books have been added recently to our church library, and they are displayed on the cart just outside the library, adjacent to Rodda Hall. The books are: How To Know A Person by David Brooks, This Land Is Their Land by David Silverman, Help, Thanks, Wow by Anne Lamott, On The Threshold Of Transformation by Richard Rohr, and The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse by Charlie Macksey. | |
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The CUMC Library has more than 2,200 books and DVDs, all of which are listed in a searchable PDF file that you can access and download at www.chathamumc.com, by clicking on CUMC library.
Each book is shelved and categorized (e.g., inspiration, prayer, history, biography, fiction). An old-fashioned card file is located in the top drawer of the left cabinet, where you can search by title or author.
| Come in and browse. You might find a good summer read! Just sign and place the library card in the box on the cart. Any questions? Contact Ron Yarger at ryarger@optonline.net. Happy reading! | | | |
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Chatham UMC invites all to our Mother’s Day Brunch Church on Sunday, May 12th at 10:00 am! Whether you are a member, a friend, or a first-time guest, the community and congregation are invited to join us for a service in our fellowship hall, with brunch. The Men’s Group, and males of the church, will be preparing dishes and serving. Please join us!
Guests are invited to RSVP at: https://tinyurl.com/383u92kz
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Sunday Morning
Faith Formation Groups
K – High School
11:15 AM - noon
Whirl Kids
K – 4th Grade, meets in Room 6
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Music, a fun video, and activities
based on the day’s Bible reading
Middle School
5th-8th grade, meets in the Library
Exploring the day’s scripture reading through conversation and activities designed for growing together in our faith
High School Discussion Group
Meets in the Wesley Room.
This group gathers for conversation around the day’s scripture reading and current event topics, as we seek to grow together in our faith
Questions?
Contact Rev. Sharon Yarger, Associate Pastor
at scyarger@optonline.net or at the church office
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On Sunday, Peter Hill, our Music Ministry Director, returns to the Adult Discussion Group to further discuss Hymnology. We might even write a new hymn! If you missed last fall’s sessions, bring your favorite hymn or hymn story to share. We’ll have a second session on May 19th.
Join us in the Asbury Room on Sunday
at 11:15 AM, right after Worship.
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Chatham UMC Podcast Spirituality Group
(Join us Wednesdays 8:00 PM through May 15th)
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Wednesday evenings from 8:00 - 9:00 PM on Zoom (NOTE TIME CHANGE!!)
May 8 & 15
Focus of discussion:
Originally only intended to take place through Lent, the discussion group participants have decided to discuss all 13 of the Season 1 podcast episodes, lasting through May 15. JOIN US!
The podcast is called "Another Name for Every Thing" with Richard Rohr, based on his book The Universal Christ. Participants are invited to listen to the podcast episode during the week. During our hour long Zoom meeting we’ll talk about what we found interesting, helpful, challenging and wise about Richard Rohr’s discussion during the episode. Richard Rohr’s book The Universal Christ is steeped in Christian tradition and the natural world, affirmed with good science, neuroscience, astrophysics and illumined with ancient wisdom. Link to register for the discussions below.
Pastor Jeff will be facilitating these online small group discussions.
Tom Franklin will be our technical host with the sign ups.
To participate, register by going to our Humanitix page and reserve your spot:
The CUMC Richard Rohr, Another Name for Every Thing Discussion Group event page
Here are the links to the upcoming podcast episodes:
5/8 Discussion: "Feast on Your Life" (Spotify Link) (Apple Link)
5/15 Discussion: "Bonus: Roots & Formation" (Spotify Link) (Apple Link)
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This Sunday, May 5th's 10:00 AM service will include the Covenant Choir singing 'For The Beauty Of The Earth' by John Rutter. Join us!
The Ukulele Orchestra will next practice together on Saturday, May 4th at 10:00 AM online and in person. For more information contact Peter Hill, Director of Music Ministries at petepiano@mac.com
The next concert in CUMC’s sanctuary will be the Suburban Music Study Club presentation of three classical pianists for PIANO-Fest! On Thursday morning, May 9th at 10:30 AM , Luba Vasilyeva, Anna Keiserman, and Sophia Agranovich will play music by Bach, Shostakovich, and Chopin. All are invited to this free recital with refreshments to follow.
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We encourage all to sign up on our Flower Calendar
(located across from Pastor Jeff's office)
and help to beautify our Sanctuary on a Sunday morning of your choosing.
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You may either request an arrangement provided by Sunnywoods Florist, at a cost of $50, or provide the flowers yourself. Flowers may be dedicated in honor or in memory of special person/s or a special occasion.
After the service, you may take the flowers if you wish, or the Congregational Care Ministry Team will deliver them to homebound or hospitalized CUMC folks, as an expression of God's love, and ours.
Questions? Contact Associate Pastor Rev. Sharon C. Yarger at scyarger@optonline.net
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Church Office Administrative Assistant
The Chatham United Methodist Church is actively seeking an organized and detail-oriented Church Office Administrative Assistant to keep our church running smoothly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity to assist the church staff, congregation and ministries with its diverse activities and provide general administrative support on a part time basis (22 hours/week).
Applicants should possess strong communication and recordkeeping skills along with financial and light bookkeeping skills to assist the Financial Manager. Solid computers skills are also required- working knowledge in Word, QuickBooks, and Excel. This position will also support the Community Relations & Communications Coordinator with the church's interface with outside groups and the greater community. Resumes may be sent to our church office at Chatham UMC, 460 Main Street, Chatham NJ 07928, or to our Office Manager at csmith@chathamumc.org. For more information about our church please visit: www.chathamumc.org
Ministry Opportunity at CUMC!
The Staff Parish Relations Committee is looking to hire a Director of Children's Education and Youth Ministry. This is a part time job of 25-27 hours per week, with salary commensurate with experience.
Please feel free to share this opportunity with anyone you believe may be interested in this position and in becoming a part of the new thing that God is doing here at CUMC!
Click here for job description.
Questions, interest, and resumes can be sent to:
Rev. Jeff Markay, Senior Pastor
460 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
www.chathamumc.org
revjmarkay@earthlink.net
office: 973-635-7740
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8th Annual Jaime Pinaire
5K Race and Fun Run Saturday, June 1
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The Jaime Pinaire 5K Race & Fun Run is named for the son of Joan and Jim Pinaire, the founders of the James A Pinaire III Foundation. Jaime tragically lost his life in a terrible car accident in December 2014 on his way home from teaching Saturday classes at the Robert Treat Academy in Newark. His dad, Jim, is a valued volunteer at our Food Distribution on Wednesday afternoons.
Jaime played football and baseball during his time at Chatham High School. He remained an avid athlete throughout college and afterwards. He became interested in endurance events, particularly Spartan races. He completed a Sprint, Super, and Beast in one year to conquer Spartan's ultimate challenge — the Trifecta.
Holding a 5K race and Fun Run is a fitting celebration of Jaime's interests while raising money to continue his work in helping educate students with a financial need. All proceeds of the race benefit the James A Pinaire III Foundation which provides scholarships to graduates of Chatham High School and the Robert Treat Academy.
The USATF certified 5K course is flat and fast, starting and finishing at Chatham High School on Lafayette Avenue, and passing by Jaime's childhood home and through the beautiful Rolling Hills neighborhood of Chatham. There are splits every mile and one water stop at roughly the half-way mark.
The 1 Mile Fun Run is on and around Chatham High School grounds and available for those who want a shorter distance. All ages are welcome!
To register for the 5K or the 1 Mile Fune Run, click HERE
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Thank you Lafayette Students
5th grade students from Lafayette school, who visited the Middle School recently, stopped off at the Food Pantry to fill the empty shelves. Thank you Students!!
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Help keep our food pantry and weekly distribution sustained.
Click Here to donate online!
Want to know more about our Pop Up Pantry and how to help? Check out our webpage.
Or, if you wish, you can contribute directly online by visiting our donation page.
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Online Worship Liturgists Needed!
Please sign up to record yourself reading scriptures; this will be a blessing to our online worshiping community.
Sign up here.
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Bread Ministry
The bread ministry is looking for more volunteers to assist in collecting bread from Panera. Please contact the church office for more information.
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Communities of Care
If you wish to receive a call, a text or an email from someone at the Chatham UMC community please contact the church office.
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Chatham United Methodist Church
460 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928
(973) 635-7740
Email: info@chathamumc.org
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