(formerly United Methodist Women)

“Love in Action”

Supporting Women, youth, and children
local and around the world.

Our fellowship and mission events are planned quarterly.
See the Spire or website for details.

–Leslie Raff & Jean Stubaus

Bookclub

The United Women in Faith’s Reading Program is designed to help women of faith to achieve five key goals:

1) lean into our spiritual growth

2) strengthen our leadership skills

3) equip ourselves for local and global mission

4) take faithful action for the common good

5) build community in ways large and small

The books are current and cover a wide variety of topics.

Anyone, anywhere, can participate, whether you are a member of United Women in Faith already or just getting to know us here at MUMC, we are a small group that always welcomes new members.

We meet the 4th Tuesday of each month

7:00pm in the Youth Lounge

WITH refreshments!

— Kristen Moran, Facilitator

Join us at our monthly Saturday breakfast for trivia, food, great conversation, and fellowship! Contact Andrew Cattano or the church office for more information on our next meeting.

2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m

We meet for FELLOWSHIP, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, coloring and any other craft that you can think of but mostly for fellowship.

A quiet time among friends new and old.

To date Yarners have donated almost 400 prayer shawls, 235 scarfs for the soup kitchen and other prjects have included newborn baby hats, soldier helmet liners, and dish cloths.

You can see some of the creations in the courtyard

. . . . and remember, what is said in Yarners, stays in Yarners.

Nancy Frantz — facilitator

ARISE
A Community Rooted in Love, Rising in Witness
Feeling unsettled? Longing for purpose?
Come find a space to be present, to speak hope, and to reflect the love of Christ in a world that needs it.

Open gathering | Monday nights | 8:00 PM | Chapel
Morristown United Methodist Church

What is ARISE?

ARISE is a weekly open group for anyone longing to stand for love in the face of division, fear, or despair.
In a time when many feel unsettled or uncertain, ARISE creates a space for prayer, community, and compassionate public witness rooted in the teachings of Jesus.

We gather to:

• Reflect on Christ’s call to love our neighbor
• Listen for the Spirit’s guidance
• Pray for courage and peace
• Support one another in living out our faith
• Bear witness to hope, healing, and justice

Whether you’re a long-time churchgoer or just beginning to explore faith, you are welcome here.

Why This Matters

Why does this matter?
In the United Methodist tradition, faith is never just private. It’s social holiness—a way of loving God by loving people.

As John Wesley, taught:

“The gospel of Christ knows of no religion but social; no holiness but social holiness.”

We gather because:

• Love is action. Jesus said, “Love one another as I have loved you.”
• Faith is public. We are called to be a living witness to Christ’s compassion, justice, and grace.
• Community is essential. We grow in love when we walk together.

ARISE is a small but powerful response to a big calling. It’s how we show up in the world—with courage, prayer, presence, and love.

You Are Invited
Come as you are. No prep, no pressure—just real people, real hope, real faith.

When: Mondays at 8:00 PM

Where: The Chapel, Morristown United Methodist Church
50 South Park Place, Morristown, NJ

✨ Whether you’re feeling weary, angry, hopeful, or searching, ARISE is a place for you.

Let us rise together.
In prayer. In love. In witness.

CONNECT

CONNECT is a safe space for parents of LGBTQ kids to talk, learn, and connect with one another.

Are you a parent with an LGBTQ child of any age?

Are you an LGBTQ parent who wants to learn to be a better advocate?

Are you looking to learn more about LGBTQ affirming theology?

Are you looking to connect with other parents of LGBTQ kids?

JOIN US!

How to Connect

We meet via Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month

7pm-8pm

— Krissi Ashton, facilitator

MUMC’s Caregiver Group

2nd & 4th Mondays

7-8:30 p.m.

Are you an unpaid caregiver to a loved one,

friend or neighbor?

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed?

Caregivers experience a variety of emotions whether the care is full time, part time, or even long distance. You don’t need to walk that path alone. This group may be just right for you as it includes folks in different stages of caregiving and recognizes that each experience is unique even though many share common experiences and feelings.

As facilitator, I strive to create a safe space to talk about the challenges of caregiving, learn, share ideas, support each other, and just to not feel so alone. Many view this time as important self-care.

I have been in a number of different caregiving roles with family members and friends. Part of my journey included completing a chaplaincy course where the importance of sitting with and listening were paramount to providing support to patients and to their loved ones.

– Paula Michelsen, facilitator