Check out what's going on this week at the UMC of Red Bank!
Connections
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Worship Sneak Peek
October 9, 2022 at 10:00 am
Music has been a part of worship for thousands of years. The entire collection of Psalms in the Hebrew Bible is a musical expression of faith and life with God. So, why do we sing in worship and what makes the musical expression of speech so powerful? Let's have a look, this Sunday as we celebrate a weekend of music!
Reminder: We have resumed in-person worship and continue to live-stream the service on our website and YouTube channel.
With Gratitude -
We want to extend our warmest thanks to the family and friends of Shirley Davis whose estate delivered a generous gift this week. UMCRB will do all that we can to use her gift in such a way that honors her legacy. A special charge conference was held on March 22 to accept the gift, so we take this moment now to simply express our gratitude.
A Week of Prayer & Action - National Remembrance for Native Americans - 10/6 & 10/7
Sponsored by Church & Society, there will be a documentary screening at UMC Red bank on October 6 from 3:00-5:00 pm and a committee on Native American Ministries on October 7. (you can request a zoom link at kw917@rochester.rr.com)
Choral Singing Workshop-10/8
UMC Red Bank is sponsoring a FREE choral singing workshop here at church with the renowned Western Wind Ensemble of New York City. The program will run approximately from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. Registration is full.
CROP Walk 2022-10/16
2022 CROP Walk is almost here! Our CROP table will be in Fellowship Hall every Sunday for you to sign up, and join the RBUMC team, form your own team and plan to walk, run, volunteer, and/or donate for our 42nd event to help hungry neighbors through our 14 local partners. Your walking and donations help with funds and food staples for many local pantries. With your help, we can widen our circle of caring. Make sure to set your goal for walking and donations for your own efforts. 
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Mildred Ruth Circle - 10/13
Mildred Ruth Circle will be meeting in the lounge on Thursday, October 13 at 11:00 am.
Gardening / Church Work Day - 10/15
Join us for gardening at 8:00 am and a church work day at 9:30 am on Saturday, October 15. Contact Bobbie Ridgely for more information and to volunteer.
All-Sing Sundays- October 30 and November 27
Church Conference- 10/23
Our annual Church Conference session will take place on October 23rd, 1PM @ Monmouth Grace UMC (76 Wyckoff Rd, Eatontown). The event will begin with a worship service and word from our District Superintendent, Rev. Sang Won Doh. We hope that you will join us! In the next couple of weeks, the conference booklet will be available for perusal.  
Click on the Image Below to Register & for More Information
Adult Education-
Adult Education will resume for the Fall on Wednesday at 7:00 pm on Zoom (see the church calendar on our website for the link) and Sunday at 8:45 am in person (meeting in the Lounge). We will begin with a video series by Marcus Borg on his book The Heart of Christianity.  You are welcome to read his book, but the video series is a set of lectures he gave on the topic that does not require reading the book to follow his thinking. This is a great place to join us if you have not participated before, or if you are a returning “regular” or anything in between. We look forward to seeing you!
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 CANNED BLACK BEANS. Thank you for your continued support. Email us at backpackcrewnj@gmail.com with any questions.
Book Club Meeting-10/27
Book Club will be meeting in the Lounge on Thursday, October 27 at 1:00 pm. The selection for this month is "Love Of My Life" by Rosie Walsh. All are welcome! Contact Helen Vetter for more information.
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Fellowship Time
Coffee Hour-
Volunteer One Sunday
We are looking for volunteers to help set up, serve and clean up during Fellowship Time Coffee Hour.
Use the link below to sign up to help or contact Amanda in the church office for more information.
Donate a Blanket & Help Victims of Hurricane Fiona
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.