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Silent Night, Holy Night
All is Calm, All is Bright
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Prayers Lifted on Sunday, December 19, 2021 | |
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In last Sunday's Service, we received the following requests for prayers...
- Of Joy and Thanks for the Masterworks Chorus Concert-So wonderful to see it again in person.
- Of Joy! Congratulations to Nathanael Y on his college graduation with a MS and job in rocketry. (NC)
- Of Joy for Ronnye C's birthday.
- Of Joy for Qiao Yu C's birthday.
- Of Joy for returning college students.
- Of Thanks for Blue Christmas Service.
- Of Healing for Anna-successful surgery and recovery (LVD)
- Of Concern for Steven diagnosed with cancer this week
- For George's son in ICU.
- For Rev. Ken Austenberg who entered Life Eternal last week.
- For Taide Quinn who entered into Life Eternal after a brief time in hospice care.
- For Marcie M who is in hospice care.
- For Steve S for healing and comfort as he is hospitalized in Morristown Medical Center.
- For Hilary's grandson, who has Covid.
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A Note from your Co–lay leaders,
Chris Fillimon and Hal Burlingame
Thank you for supporting and donating so generously to CUMC’s traditional Staff Holiday Gift Giving. It’s a thoughtful way to express our thanks and appreciation to our staff, especially during these challenging pandemic times as we continued our ministries for the Church and her congregation. Those who will receive your gift are very grateful, and thank each and every one of you for thinking of them during this busy time of year.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year!
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Dear Friends in the Chatham UMC,
On behalf of a grateful staff, thank you for your generous Christmas gifts to each of us. We are grateful for you, for the gifts and for this wonderful church.
Merry Christmas,
Rev. Jeff Markay
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Seeking to Hire, two part-time Sunday Morning Children’s Room Caregivers
CUMC’s two (2) Sunday Morning Service Caregivers will give parents a safe space for their children, ages 1-4, to be cared for while parents participate in choir rehearsal or church actives prior to the 10:00 a.m. service. The caregivers will report to the Associate Pastor for Children’s Ministries and will oversee the children's room on Sunday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Aspects of the position include: maintaining procedures in accordance with Safe Sanctuary policies; maintaining cleanliness and safety in the children’s room; ensuring that check-in processes and staff to child ratios are followed; handling and resolving any issues or concerns with children and informing supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues, and maintaining a positive environment and a high level of care and engagement with children. Minimum age for this position is 21 years old. Applicants will undergo a background check.
Interested Applicants may email inquiries to churchsecretary@optonline.net.
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Office Closure:
The Church Office will be closed from Friday, December 24th through Sunday, January 2nd. The office will reopen on Monday, January 3rd at 10:00 AM.
Thank you and have a very Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year!
Meghan, Eileen, and Zrinka
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Friday, December 24th Christmas Eve | |
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Service with Activities for Children at 5:00 p.m.
Service of Lessons and Carols at 8:00 p.m.
All are Welcome to Join Us
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Our Christmas Gifts
Thank you for your support of our Christmas Poinsettia Mission Gifts. We are blessed to receive your gifts, given to the glory of God, which have been used to beautify our sanctuary and to benefit the following:
CUMC Community Food Pantry, CUMAC, and International and Migrant Ministries: Europe.
The list of dedications will be available on Christmas Eve. If you are unable to join us on Christmas, you may Click Here to see see the keepsake.
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Saturday, December 25th Merry Christmas | |
Join us in the Sanctuary for our 10:00 AM worship service. | |
Please note! There will be no Sunday School classes on December 26th. Classes resume on Sunday, January 9th. | |
Saturday, January1st Happy New Year! | |
Sunday, January 2nd Epiphany Sunday | |
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Epiphany White Gift Sunday
This year our gifts will be benefit Our Promise. Our Promise is a day center for those facing homelessness in Morristown; it is under the umbrella of the Family Promise organization. Please do not package the items together. The suggested list for White Gift donations is available by Clicking Here and at the Christmas Eve worship services.
Any questions? Please contact Carol Lang at (201) 312-5524
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Please note! There will be no Sunday School classes on January 2nd. Classes resume on Sunday, January 9th. | |
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This Friday’s Christmas Eve services will feature harpist, Merynda Adams at the 5:00 p.m. family service and members of the Covenant Choir at the 8:00 p.m. service of lesson and carols. Join us!
Members of our Ukulele Orchestra will next meet online and in person on Saturday, January 8th and 29th at 11:00 a.m. Email Peter Hill at the below email address for our Zoom and in-person info.
Thank you to all of our musicians for your work and dedication throughout the holiday season! Merry Christmas!
If you would like information about any of our music groups: Covenant Choir, Youth Musicians, Wesley Ringers, Ukulele Orchestra, Praise Band, or Wind Ensemble please email music director, Peter Hill at petepiano@mac.com.
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2022 Altar Flower Calendar
The 2022 Altar Flower Calendar is now available on the bulletin board outside Jeff’s office. Starting in January, giving the gift of Altar Flowers will be $50. By donating flowers you help beautify the sanctuary for worship service and, if you choose, you may take the arrangement home with you after. Flowers not taken on Sunday are brought to our friends in need of cheer. Reserve your special Sunday by signing up on the bulletin board. Can't make it to the Church Office- you can email us by Clicking Here or call (973) 635-7740.
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CUMC Outreach - Volunteers are always needed | | |
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CUMC Community Food Pantry
The community support and need of
our 24/7 pantry has grown.
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 our our webpage Here.
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Can You Help the
Bread Ministry?
The bread ministry is looking for more volunteers to assist in collecting bread from Panera. This ministry is a vital station in the Wednesday Food Distribution.
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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?
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Latest Newsletter is Out!
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.
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Online Church Community Directory | |
After signing up please wait for your Welcome Email with the instructions for creating your own login. | | |
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All submissions for next week's CUMC Weekly E-news are due by Tuesdays, 2PM. Submissions may be emailed to Eileen Ruggiero | |
Chatham United Methodist Church www.chathamumc.org
460 Main Street, Chatham NJ
(973) 635-7740
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