Coming Up at Morristown United Methodist Church
Saturday, March 21, 2026
8:30AM Whippany River Cleanup
11:00 AM Funeral for Rev. Tanya Linn Bennett
12:00 PM AA, YL
2:00 PM Pioneer Acting Class, Rm. 32
Sunday, March 22, 2026
9:15 AM Adult Sunday School, WR
10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School, PG
10:30 AM Worship
12:00 PM ASP Mac & Cheese Cookoff
Monday, March 23, 2026
11:00 AM Staff Meeting, Z
7:00 PM AA, YL
7:00 PM Caregivers
8:00 PM Arise, Z
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
11:00 AM Property Team Meeting, WR
2:00 PM Arise, K
4:00 PM Arise Delaney Hall Witness/Support
7:00 PM Pioneer Rehearsal, YL
7:00 PM UWF Book Club, WR
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
6:00 PM Creativity and Crumpets (Craft Group), Rm. 32
7:00 PM Handbells, FH
7:00 PM ASP Social Event, YL
Thursday, March 26, 2026
6:00 PM Youth Weekly Study, Rm. 32
6:30 PM Yarners
7:00 PM Pioneer Rehearsal, YL
7:00 PM Choir, MR
Saturday, March 28, 2026
12:00 PM AA, YL
2:00 PM Pioneer Acting Class, Rm. 32
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Palm Sunday
9:15 AM Adult Sunday School, WR
10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School, PG
10:30 AM Worship
5:00 PM Pioneer Rehearsal, YL
5:00 PM Maurice Duruflé: Requiem (Opus 9) Concert at St. Peter’s
Holy Week & Easter at Morristown UMC
We invite you to journey with us through Holy Week as we remember, reflect, and celebrate the story at the heart of our faith – love that endures, justice that confronts, and resurrection that brings new life.
Palm Sunday
Wave your palm branches high as we enter Jerusalem with Jesus and begin this sacred week together—hopeful, expectant, and ready to follow where love leads.
Palm Sunday Evening Concert
Duruflé Requiem
Sunday, March 29 | 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (handicap accessible)
The combined choirs of Morristown United Methodist Church and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will present Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem—a deeply moving nine-movement work that blends ancient Gregorian chant with rich, modern harmonies. Featuring soloists, mixed choir, and organ accompaniment, this sacred concert offers space for reflection, beauty, and prayer as we enter Holy Week.
Maundy Thursday – Breaking the Bread
Thursday, April 3 | 6:00–7:00 PM
“Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum, meaning mandate—referring to Jesus’ commandment to love one another as he has loved us.
On this holy night, we live into that commandment in a simple, sacred way—by breaking bread and sharing a meal together. As we gather around the table, we remember Jesus’ final night with his disciples and the love he poured out for them, and for us.
A simple dinner of soup and bread will be provided. Optional foot washing will be available as a sign of humility, service, and Christ-like love.
If you would like to make soup or bake bread, please contact Kristin Moran at 201-213-7779.
Good Friday Worship
Friday | 7:00 PM
On Good Friday, we gather at the foot of the cross. We come not to rush past the pain, but to face it—to remember the suffering of Christ and the suffering still present in our world.
Together, we lament, we pray, and we bear witness to a love that does not turn away from injustice, cruelty, or grief—but meets it with mercy and courage.
🌅 Easter Sunday – Resurrection Celebration
Sunrise Service with Communion
6:30 AM | Joshua’s Garden
As the sun rises, we gather in the garden to proclaim what once felt impossible—life has the final word. In the quiet beauty of the morning, we share Holy Communion and celebrate the first light of resurrection.
Festival Worship with Brass & Communion
10:30 AM | Sanctuary
Then we gather again in full voice and joyful celebration!
- Prelude begins at 10:15 AM – glorious music for choir, organ, and brass.
- Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” – all are invited to join in singing
- Holy Communion
- Flower Cross for adornment and photos following worship
- Virtual Easter Lily donations will support NourishNJ
Together, we proclaim the good news:
Love has risen. Hope is alive. Christ is risen indeed!
Compassion Camp 2026
Spring Break is right around the corner, and Compassion Camp is coming to MUMC! From March 30–April 3, children in K–5th grade are invited to a week of faith, friendship, and fun at Morristown United Methodist Church. Each day (9am–2pm; drop-off 8:30–9am) will include Bible stories, music, crafts, games, yoga, and hands-on activities that help kids practice empathy, generosity, inclusion, and justice in everyday life.
On Tuesday, we will be hosting a special guest from Lokai Rose, a 501(c)3 exotic animal rescue, to provide us with an exciting education about kindness and compassion toward all living things.
Cost is $45 for the first child and $30 for additional children, with partial and full scholarships available. This fee will include a light breakfast and lunch along with covering the costs of supplies and curriculum for the week.
Join us as we grow in love for neighbor and learn how to make a difference at home, school, and in our community!
ASP Mac & Cheese Cookoff
Rescheduled to March 22
12:00pm-2pm
Sign-up through our Google Form, or email Katlyn Houtz at katlynhoutz@gmail.com.
led by Cherry Tom
A meaningful encounter with Jesus and the Psalms through the season of Lent with Barb Roose.
Barb Roose guides us through a meaningful encounter with the Psalms through the season of Lent. Combining an interpretation of the psalms with real life stories, the study moves through the familiar words of Psalm 23 toward the painful cries of Psalm 22 uttered by Jesus on the cross. The study includes reflections on the life of King David and the original context of the writings, along with connections between the psalms and the life and death of Jesus the Messiah.
“The Psalms provide a perfect framework for experiencing Lent through the verses that were Jesus’s own scriptures, offering both him and us strength and wisdom in a painful and redemptive season. The Book of Psalms hums with the heartbeat of our humanity with divinely inspired words that find purchase in the tenderest places in our hearts when our human words or wisdom fails us.” — Barb Roose
You are invited to join us each Sunday at 9:15am in the Wesley room. No advanced prep is necessary. Each presentation is designed to be stand-alone, so if you have to miss a class, you will still get a lot out of each session.
Rummage Sale 2026 Dates and Information
The Annual Rummage Sale to support the ASP team summer work trip will be held:
SAT. April 25: 9AM-2PM
WED. April 29: 10AM-2PM/5PM-8PM
SAT. May 2: 9AM-2PM
DONATIONS ACCEPTED STARTING March 1, 2026. Learn more about our donation guidelines.
Community donations accepted on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Portico entrance of the church. Church members may bring donations at anytime, but please check the church calendar to avoid disruption to scheduled events. For assistance with you donations, reach out to rummagemumc@gmail.com.
Very Important: Due to limitations for storage before the sale, large ITEMS and FURNITURE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNTIL April 19, 2026, and all furniture must be approved by the Rummage Team before acceptance for donation.
All Proceeds Benefit Our Appalachia Service Project Mission Trip
United Women in Faith Book Club
Please join us for the next UWF book club meeting on Tuesday, March 24 at 7pm in the Wesley Room. Ginny Lyttle will lead the discussion on Triangle: the Fire that Changed America by David Von Drehle. As a journalist, he describes the harrowing event of March 25, 1911 in detail from eye witness accounts of those who survived and stories of those who did not. 146 were killed –123 women. He includes as well the turbulent labor, business, and political environment of the time. The described aftermath led to social awakenings, urban liberalism, and workplace reform.
As always you are welcome to attend whether or not you have completed your reading of the book.
Maurice Duruflé: Requiem (Opus 9)
Sunday, March 29 at 5pm
The combined choirs of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Morristown United Methodist Church will perform Requiem (Opus 9) by Maurice Duruflé at 5:00pm, Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Palm Sunday).
John Liepold, Conductor
Anthony Hammond, Organ
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
70 Maple Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
Maundy Thursday Service – Breaking the Bread
April 2, 6pm-7pm
Gather with us for our Maundy Thursday service. Please enter the building quietly in a worshipful way. A dinner of soup and bread will be provided. If you would like to make soup or bake bread, please contact Kristin Moran.
Whippany River Cleanup – March 21
MUMC’s EarthAware team will be joining with other Morristown organizations to help protect one of Morris County’s most important natural resources during the 2026 Whippany River Clean Up, scheduled for Saturday, March 21.
The annual clean-up effort is organized by the Whippany River Watershed Action Committee and will run from 8:30 a.m. to noon. A rain date has been set for Sunday, March 22.
Volunteers will meet at 59 Spring Street in Morristown, gathering in the parking lot across from Bethel Church of Morristown, before heading out to designated areas along the Whippany River to remove trash and debris. Organizers say the event plays a key role in improving water quality, protecting wildlife habitats, and keeping the river accessible and healthy for the surrounding communities.
While volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, all necessary clean-up supplies will be provided. No prior experience is required, and individuals, families, student groups, and community organizations are welcome to participate.
The clean-up is supported by a number of local sponsors and partners, including the Town of Morristown, Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority, New Jersey Clean Communities, Trout Unlimited, EarthAware, Morristown Airport, and other community partners.
