Ministry Updates – February 21, 2025

This Week at Morristown UMC

February 23, 2025

9:15 AM Sunday Morning Adult Class, WR

10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School, PG

10:30 AM Worship

1:00 PM Wharton Arts Concert

7:00 PM AA, YL

7:30 PM Disciple Bible Study, Z

February 25, 2025

11:00 AM Property Team Meeting, WR

5:30 PM Harmonium Rehearsal, S

7:00 PM UWF Book Club, WR

February 26, 2025

7:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal, FH

February 27, 2025

1:30 PM Staff Meeting, WR

6:30 PM Yarners

7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal, MR

February 28, 2025

5:30 PM Harmonium Rehearsal, S

March 1, 2025

12:00 PM AA, YL

7:30 PM Harmonium Concert, S

March 2, 2025

UMCOR Sunday – Special Offering

9:15 AM Sunday Morning Adult Class, WR

10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School, PG

10:30 AM Worship

12:00 PM ASP Meeting, FH

3:00 PM Harmonium Concert, S

 

Ministry Updates

Pride in Progress: A Community Conversation

Saturday, February 22
12pm-4pm
United Methodist Church, Morristown, NJ

Fostering understanding and support for the LGBTQ+ community by sharing real life stories, addressing mental health, legal cases, and the fight for equality

Speakers

The Power of Resilience: Supporting Transfer Youth through Mental Health Challenges
Jace Rossilli MSW, LSW
Behavioral Health Counselor at EDGE Pride NJ

Perspectives from a Transgender Parent and NJ Public School Teacher
Dash DePresca – NJ Public School Educator

LGBTQ History and Politics: How It Informs the Fight for Trans Rights in 2025
Louise Walpin and Marsha Shapiro
Lead plaintiffs in the NJ Fight for Marriage Equality

 

 

This Sunday, February 23 is the last day we will collect for our Souper Bowl of Caring Challenge.

SOUPER BOWL OF CARING FOCUS ITEMS

Cans of soup (condensed and hearty all varieties), Cereal – lower sugar preferred, Rice, Canned beans – pork and beans, pinto beans, red or white kidney beans, black beans, etc.; NOT green beans, Baby food – stages 2 and 3, Tomato products (sauce, crushed, whole, diced, paste, puree, etc.)

 

 

 

Educational Presentation (NEW DATE!)

Sunday, March 9
12pm-1pm
Morristown United Methodist Church, 50 South Park Place, Morristown, NJ
A collaborative educational event presented by the churches on the Morristown Green – The Presbyterian Church in Morristown and Morristown United Methodist Church

Black, White, and Yellow Taxis: Morris County and The Green Book
presented by Janet Foster

The first edition of the “Negro Motorist Green Book” came out in 1936, published by a New Jersey postal carrier as a way to guide African-Americans to welcoming businesses during their travels across the country. Although the guide is popularly thought of today as being used in the Jim Crow South, it covered the entire country. During its 30 years of annual publication, The Green Book listed some 581 individual businesses in 31 different New Jersey towns. In Morris County, Madison had three listings, Morristown had two, and research into what those businesses were and who operated them illuminates a whole chapter of mid-20th century history.

Janet W. Foster has been working on the New Jersey Green Book project for over two years, with a team of scholars from around the state, to identify all the sites listed in the Green Book in order to recover their histories.

“Janet Foster has turned hours upon hours of research into Green Book sites in New Jersey into an informative illustrated talk about those sites with a focus on the operators of a Green Book site in Madison and sites in Morristown. I highly recommend Janet’s program and hope more people will hear it so they may learn about a part of Morris County and New Jersey’s past that will likely be surprising to many and enlightening for all.”  James Lewis, Department Head
The Caroline Rose Foster North Jersey History & Genealogy Center

Adult Sunday School Starting February 9

The Case for a Creator by Lee Strobel
Greselda Powell, Facilitator

Science and Faith – Are they compatible?  Can Christian faith co-exist with the concept of evolution? Or are they mutually exclusive? These questions are as relevant today as they were centuries ago.  As a journalist and atheist, Lee Strobel began looking for answers using his journalistic skills through conversations with leading scientists.  His discovery changed his life!
During this six-week study, Lee Strobel will lead us through his journey where science provides evidence towards the belief in God.  We will explore the compatibility of science and faith, including the Big Bang Theory and Intelligent Design.  We will also discuss our own views and questions concerning the compatibility of science and faith.  Come join us on an adventure of faith and science.

Six sessions: February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16; Meets Sunday mornings at 9:15am in the Wesley Room

 

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Join us right before Lent begins for a Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4 from 5pm-6:30pm. Let us know you’ll be joining us so we can plan accordingly for food and supplies.

 

Eat for Impact/EarthAware Potluck

EarthAware invites you to join the Morristown community to share a sustainable, plant-based meal together on Monday, March 10 at 6pm. Sign up and learn more about this event.

ASP Rummage Sale – March 22, 26, 29

Learn more about donating to the rummage sale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, March 5

Imposition of Ashes
Noon – 12:30pm
In Front of the Church

7:00-7:15pm
Sanctuary


Save the Date – Iftar Dinner

We will share a meal with our neighbors again this March. Save the date for March 15 at 6:30pm. Details and RSVP coming next week!

 

 

 

Easter Sunday Services

6:30 AM Sunrise Service – Joshua’s Garden
We begin the day just as the women did so long ago—arriving at the tomb, only to find it empty. Join us in Joshua’s Garden as we sing, pray, and watch the sun rise through the forsythia, proclaiming the good news: He is risen!

10:30 AM Easter Worship – Sanctuary & Livestream
Celebrate the victory of Christ over death with joyful music, sacred word, and prayer that renews the soul.

Here’s what to expect:

  • Extended prelude with brass quintet and organ
  • Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus—all are invited to sing along!
  • Virtual Easter lily dedications supporting Nourish.NJ
  • A Flower Cross to help us beautify the day and capture Easter memories
  • Children’s activity bags to keep little hands engaged
  • Nursery care available for newborns to 3 years old

Let’s rejoice together in the promise of Resurrection and the power of Love that cannot be defeated.

Help us Spring into Giving to support Interfaith Food Pantry!

Throughout April, we will be collecting items that are urgently needed by IFP:

  • cereal
  • pasta
  • Tuna, salmon and other canned fish
  • rice
  • baby food stages 2 and 3
  • peanut butter 15 – 18 oz preferred
  • canned meals — ravioli, hash, stew, etc.

We have a goal to collect 3,000 lbs. of food this year. Through February, we have brought 1,249 lbs. of food to IFP – we are 42% of the way there!

Francis Osuji, one of our Seminary Interns, is coordinating a collection of essential items for Family Promise.

I am excited to share an update on my community outreach project in collaboration with Our Promise Resource Day Center in Morristown. This past week, I visited the center with Holly Dinneny to better understand the needs of families and individuals experiencing homelessness and to strengthen our efforts in providing both spiritual and material support. As part of this initiative, we invite our church community to contribute by donating essential items listed below. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. A tote box will be available at the church next to the Interfaith Food Pantry cart (in the Narthex). We will collect items through April 30.

Thank you for your compassion and for being a loving community.

Travel Size Personal Hygiene Items 

Shampoo, Lotion, Chapstick, Soap,  Razor,  Small Tissue Packets, Shave Cream, Hand wipes/or sanitizer, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Deodorant (men & women’s) 

Other Items (New) 

Men’s Hanes T-shirts Sizes L & XL
Women’s Underwear Sizes 6, 7, 8, XL
Men’s Boxers/Briefs Size M
Women’s T-Shirts all Sizes
Men’s Pants size 34/36 XL
Disposable Ponchos
Men’s Shirts Sizes L & 2XL
Small Flashlights or Headlamps
Men’s Shoes Sizes 9-12  

About Family Promise

Over the last 36 years, Family Promise of Morris County has grown from a small shelter program to a comprehensive service provider. Through sharing resources and partnerships with community organizations and houses of worship, we serve families and individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity and ensure that those we have housed achieve long term stabilization. Our unique approach focuses on individualized case management which recognizes that folks need specialized support to meet them where they are in their journey to find and maintain safe permanent housing. 

Morristown UMC! You are in for an amazing treat on May 3 & 4! 

Crys Matthews, the Folk Alliance International Artist of the Year, will be performing in concert at MUMC on May 3, AND will be joining us for worship on May 4, Peace with Justice Sunday.

We’ve got all the scoop on Crys, how to purchase tickets, and a playlist of her music on our website.

 

 

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