We have more room on Sunday Bulletins for a couple more event annoucements,Fall is coming, believe it or not, so let's think ahead and get some events scheduled so we are to get info information in the next "Newsletter".

In our recent newsletter, the editors would like your input as to a catchy name for our new NEWSLETTER! So write down your suggestion and drop it in the box on the 'Table of Opportunity' located in the foyer.  

NEW FAIR DATES:  FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH AND SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

Following church service we will have a Hamburg/ Hotdog Summer BBQ to include condiments and drinks.   Are you planning to attend?  Then you need to bring a salad to share!!   Dessert will be "Make you own Sundaes" !!!!

Stay and join the fun!!
Sue Routhier and Nancy Harding

- Fellowship time snacks (library table)
  (items do not have to be home baked)

- Sunday Altar Flowers (bulletin board entering library)

SPRC Committee has the following position available:  Church Office Secretary - 10 hours a week.

Please give resume' to Nancy Harding or Sue Routhier by Sunday, August 18th.

Following church service on Sunday, August 18th there will be a 'Summer' lunch BBQ in Fellowship Hall (Lower Level).    Provided will be hamburgs, hot dogs, condiments and drinks.   If you plan to attend please bring a salad to share!!   Make your own sundaes for dessert!
Sue Routhier & Nancy Harding

Keep in mind the calendar of events on the hallway bulletin board opposite the office door.

If you would like Altar flowers in honor or memory of someone on a particular Sunday, please be sure to sign up at the small bulletin board as you enter the library.

Every church member is invited to attend and hear the past and now committee reports and requests for the future.  This is your church at work for you, please consider being a part of the importance of this committee. 

The donations for this important mission of our church's mission committee is putting together boxes of some personal and fun items for children in poverty areas around the world.  The Last Sunday for donations will be NEXT SUNDAY, JULY 28th!!!   Please bring in a donation of toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, bar soap or wash clothes if you haven't already.  

Reminder to please donate item(s)found on the sanctuary clothesline for Operation Christmas Child.  The box on the 'Table of Opportunity' is pretty empty!

The new kitchen stoves have been installed, ready to use. Please feel free to check them out in the church kitchen!!

Rev. David will be on vacation Monday, June 24 - through July 2nd, returning on Wednesday, July 3rd. Joe DeGrande will be officiating at Sunday Worship on June 30th.

Please remember that if you have an announcement you wish Rev. David make for you at the end of Sunday Worships, please email the information to Rev. David or to Church by the Wednesday preceding Sunday Worship.

On Sunday, June 23rd we will be welcoming Nadine Shank to our service as guest organist and members of Florence Congregational Church.

Yes, it is that time again to begin collecting items for the Operation Christmas Child Boxes.  Our Mission Committee is looking for bar soap, toothbrushes, washcloths, and combs. Reminder cards are hanging on the Sanctuary clothesline, please feel free to take one or two.

Beginning next Sunday, June 9th there will be a box out by the Table of Opportunity for your donations

Donations for Economics Ministries to be collected at Annual Conference.  Needed are white socks and underwear for men and children also school supplies including glue sticks, black or blue pens, #2 pencils, note books, composition books, rulers and pencil cap erasers.

If you can help please bring items to church on Sunday, June 9th and give them to Virginia or Sherry.

If you are one who throws away your Church Easter Flowers after they have gone by - DON'T!   Bring them to church and the bulbs will be planted in the fall and we will have Springtime beauty!!  See Pam

During the month of June, Missions is collecting Toothbrushes, Wash Cloths, Bar Soap and Combs for the Children.  A box for donations is out by the "Table of Opportunity". 

The Bible Study meets every week in the Pastor's Office at 11:30am following our worship service.  This Bible Study will have sessions thru June.  There will be no bible study during the summer, pick up again in the Fall.   

The CUMC Prayer Chain is now up and running.  When a request for prayer is received by Rev. Hurst, that request will be passed along through a  email and telephone chain of us for prayer. 

A prayer request can be for your own family, a neighbor or friend needed prayers. If you would like to be in this chain link, please see Nancy Harding to be that next added link.... 

It is listed on the bottom of your weekly Sunday Bulletin!   If you haven't been there, please do. It has loads of church related information to help you keep track of what is happening here at CUMC. Here it is again: ChristUMCNorthampton.org  Try it, you will like it!!!

Next Sunday, May 26th will be the last Sunday for collection of Cereal Boxes for the Northampton Survival Center.  We need a lot more boxes to meet last year's donation, soooo if you haven't yet brought in your donation, please remember to bring it with you next Sunday!!!!!

The Prayer Chair is now in place so if anyone has a concern/prayer please notify Pastor Dave by email, phone or text and the prayer chain will be notified to pray for you.  If you would are interested in being included on receiving notification of a concern/prayer from members of CUMC, please see Nancy Harding to have your name added to the Chain.

The Prayer Chain has been put into place.  If you have a concern that needs prayer, please notify Joe DeGrande and your request will be forwarded to those on the prayer chain for prayer.

It is also not too late to put your name on the prayer list so that you will receive notification of a prayer concern.  

Text Joe @ (413-237-6823) or
Email: joedegrande@comcast.net

Rev. David will be on vacation beginning Monday, April 29th and returning on Wednesday, May 1st.

CEREAL DRIVE FOR NORTHAMPTON SURVIVAL CENTER SUNDAY, APRIL 28TH THRU SUNDAY, MAY 26TH BRING IN YOUR BOXES OF CEREAL AND PLEASE LEAVE THEM IN THE FOYER BY THE TABLE OF OPPORTUNITY.

7:15pm - CUMC Fellowship Hall

WE ALL ARE INVITED TO AN EVENING OF MUSIC WITH THE "HEART OF THE VALLEY CHORUS" HERE AT THE CHURCH ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24TH @  7:15PM IN FELLOWSHIP HALL.

THE MINI-CONCERT IS A PREPARATION FOR THEIR UPCOMING SWEET ADELINES REGIONAL COMPETITION.  THEY WILL BE INCLUDING SOME ALL-TIME FAORITES.  THE HEART OF THE VALLEY CHORUS Holds REGULAR PRACTICE SESSIONS HERE AT CUMC EVERY WEEK.  LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED  FOLLOWING THE CONCERT.  PLEASE COME AND ENJOY!!! 

THE FRONT ENTRY WILL BE OPEN FOR ELEVATOR OR STAIR USE.

Make sure you sign up to either help (see Sherry) or provide something for the meal.  Signup sheet is on Library table.

Please see Nancy Harding if you are interested in being on the Prayer Chain List.

Please consider contributing one hour of your time to be involved in this powerful night of prayer.  There is a signup sheet on the Library table for your convenience.

CUMC Educational Scholarship Forms for 2019 HS Graduates or for members continuing their education may be found on the Usher's Table.
Deadline is Sunday, April 28th.

Easter Flowers - Deadline for orders is Sunday, April 7th.  Forms are on the Usher's Table. Please give orders/payment to Virginia.

The Easter Flower Order form was included with your Lenten Church Letter.  There are also copies on the Usher's Table. Deadline for order and payment (payable to CUM)  to Virginia Ahart is Sunday, April 7th.

Please watch your incoming mail  for a church lenten letter  with information of what's to come during lent leading up to Easter.  Enclosed with the letter will be an order form for Easter Flowers.  Be sure to fill it out and return it by mail to the church or on a Sunday morning with your check payment to Virginia.

DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS SUNDAY, APRIL 7th.  

The insert in your bulletin this morning gives information on ways to give to the UMW Legacy Fund to support the work of future generations of United Methodist Women.  You can help support this endeavor by giving Online, By phone, Text or by Check - information can be found on this insert.    Thank You.

INCLEMENT CHURCH  WORSHIP / PROGRAM  CANCELLATION: PLEASE BE SURE TO TUNE IN TO TELEVISION WWLP 22  FOR CANCELLATION NOTICES OF ANY CHURCH RELATED FUNCTION.

Joe is doing wonderful work as CUMC's Member Care member.  As he moves forward  to become a certified Lay Minister, he is asking for support from the CUMC congregation.

Please try to find time to support Joe in this rich endeavor and attend the next meeting on Wednesday, March 6th at 11am.  On the Usher's Table are copies of the minutes of our first meeting held on Feb. 20th.
Please take a copy if you wish.

Due to the inclement weather on Wednesday (2/20) evening the Church Council Meeting was postponed to this Thursday, (2/28)  to be held at 10am in the Church Library.

Anyone interested in or knowing about the Church Fair (which is held in November), should plan on attending this mornings' meeting in the classroom at the end of the hallway at 11:15am

If you have any favorite lenten hymns you enjoy singing, please let Pam know so she will try to work them into our Sunday Lenten Worships.

Joe needs a CUMC Lay Ministry Support Team to work with during his studying to become a certified Lay Minister who is one that can be called to conduct public worship, care for the congregation, assist in program leadership, preach the Word, develop faith communities with the support of a Ministry Team and clergy support.

If you are interested in assisting Joe with this wonderful venture in his life, please plan to attend this important meeting.

Please be sure you are there.

There will be a open fair meeting at 11:15am following morning worship on Sunday, February 17th.  Please bring your thoughts and ideas

The Rescheduling of Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 21st at 6:30pm.   This is an open meeting to all members and friends of CUMC.

If you still have Christmas Cards and you don't want to keep them, Rochelle is looking for their covers. Please bring them in anytime and leave them in the box located on the Table of Opportunity.

February Cot Shelter Meal is Monday, February 18th. There is a need for people to help with preparing and serving.  Please speak to Rochelle!

A DRAFT WILL BE ON THE PIANO FOR YOU ALL TO REVIEW YOUR INDIVIDUAL INFORMATION.  IT WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY TODAY THRU SUNDAY (2/10). PLEASE MAKE CORRECTIONS OR UPDATES OFF TO THE SIDE OF YOUR INFORMATION.  THERE IS PLENTY OF ROOM.

IF YOU ARE NOT LISTED AND WANT TO BE, PLEASE LIST ALL YOUR INFORMATION.    Thanks, Pam    

In Rev. David's absence this week, please contact Joe at (1-413-237-6823) for pastoral needs.

REV. DAVID will be on vacation Monday, January 14th with Joe DeGrande at the Pulpit on Sunday, January 20th.  Rev. David will return on Sunday, January 27th.

A new bible Study Class will begin on Sunday, February 3rd.  More info will follow.

Interested in honoring or memorializing a family member or loved one with Altar Flowers?  Sign up on the 'Flower Chart' located on the bulletin board as you enter the Library.

The church has a piano in really good condition, just needs tuning, and also a foot pump organ for the taking.  If interested on either or both items, see Pam

Come yourself, come with a friend or come with family, join us for a special service of puppets, scripture and song.

Thank you for the Amaryllis bulb plant and the red bucket of useful items.  I have it setting on my window sill and everyday watch it grow. It is nice of you all to think of me.  Love, Thelma

Remaining food items, pies and cookies from the fair will be available for sale in the choir room section of the library following our worship service on Sunday, December 23rd.

Sign up for needed items is located on the Library Table.
(see Sherrilyn Seklecki if questions)

Now is the time to bring your this years' Annual Giving Pledge up to date or you may wish to give additional monetary funds to the church before the end of the year. Your Annual Giving is tax deductible.  

Pastor David will continue with Bible Study in January.

Our Christmas Eve Service will be held on Monday, December 24th at 7PM and will be a service of  Candlelight, Scripture  and Songs.  We will also have our 'Special Puppet Friends'  joining us.  There will be a light refreshment following the service.  If there are two people available to stay following the service to assist with refreshment and clean-up, please let Pam know.

Our Local Missions Committee is accepting donations through Sunday, December 16th of Adult hats, mittens, gloves and socks along with children's P.J.s of all sizes.  There are reminder cards on the clothesline.  Drop your donations under the tree.

Donations for the Survival Center of Adult hats, mittens, gloves and socks along with children's P.J.s" of all sizes.  Items may be donated on Sundays, December 2nd, 9th, and 16th.  You may place your donation under the tree which will be in the Sanctuary.  Reminder cards are on the Clothesline.  Please take one or two.

Still needed for Advent Sunday Worship services and also for Christmas Eve Service.  Both consist of a Scripture reading and lighting of candle.  Do this yourself, with a family member(s) or with friend(s).  Sign up is on Library Table.

Donation box is located on the 'Table of Opportunity'.  Filling the boxes will take place next Sunday, November 25th in Fellowship Hall, following the worship service.

Needed for each Sunday of Advent  beginning Sunday, December 2nd and also for our Christmas Eve Service on Monday, December 24th @ 7pm.
Sign up at the Library table.

Beginning Sunday, December 2nd through Sunday, December 16th, donations for the Survival Center of Adult  Hats, Mittens, Gloves and Socks along with Children's P.J.'s of all sizes.  Place your donation under the "giving tree" which will be located in the Sanctuary.

The Worship Committee is asking everyone to donate a non-parishble food item for the Survival Center.

Please bring your food item into worship with you as there will be a special time for all items to be brought forward.

The collection for items for the Student Boxes will continue through next Sunday, November 11th. The collection box is located on the 'Table of Opportunity' in front foyer.

Item Suggestions:  Hi-lighters, pens, pencils, post-it notes, popcorn, tea bags, coffee singles, power bars, instant cocoa.

The Worship Committee is requesting that those attending church on this Sunday bring with them non-parrishable item(s) to donate to the Survival Center.  This can be canned goods, cereal (baby cereal also) pasta's etc.

REMEMBER ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH OR 11TH TO BRING IN YOUR DONATION(S) FOR OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS TO ENJOY WHILE STUDYING FOR THEIR MID-TERM EXAMS. 

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14TH TABLES MAY BE DECORATED.                               
THURSDAY, NOV. 15TH - TABLES MAY BE DECORATED.                                                        
FRIDAY, NOV. 16TH-am-COMPLETE TABLE DECORATING.                                                     

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH - HOLIDAY FAIR OPEN 4 - 8PM                                                     

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH - HOLIDAY FAIR OPEN 9AM - 2PM

CHURCH LIBRARY                                                       IMPORTANT FOR ALL CHURCH MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS TO ATTEND AS WE PRESENT OUR CHURCH ACTIVITIES FOR THIS PAST YEAR 2018 AND PRESENT THE CHURCH GOALS FOR THE COMING 2019 YEAR.                                                                                       PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS  - HOPE TO SEE MANY OF YOU ON NOVEMBER 8TH.

The United Methodist Women (UMW) is planning to prepare Student Goodie Boxes later in November.  So, for now they are asking for some study supplies and goodies for these boxes.  On Sunday's October 28th, November 4th and 11th they are asking for donations of the following:  hi-lighters, pens, pencils, sticky notes,  coffee singles, popcorn, power bars,  tea bags and instant cocoa.  A box will  be located on the "Table of Opportunity" for your donations.  

**If you know of any student who is in College and would like a box mailed to them, please fill out the card on the "Table of Opportunity" and drop it in the donation box.

Holiday Fair is only 3 1/2 weeks away!!!!
On the clothes line this morning are reminder cards for cookies.  Make them as soon as you can.  There is some freezer space available.

Put them in freezer bags (no cans or boxes please) label them and bring them to church over the next couple of weeks.

The conference will be held in our church Library starting at 7:00pm.

All reports must be submitted to the church office by October 31st.

Our Holiday Fair is only 5 weeks away.  Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th
GET READY!!

Pastor David will be on vacation from Monday, October 15th through Tuesday, October 23rd.  Please call Pam (527-5418) if you have an emergency need.

On Sundays October 21st and 28th Annual Giving pledge cards for 2019 will be available.  Pease take this opportunity to fill out the card, place it in the envelope and drop in the offering plate.  This is a taxable contribution. Please give generously so that we may continue to serve our Lord.

Enclosed with your bulletin (see OUR WEEKLY WORSHIP BULLETIN section on our website) this morning is a short outline of how proceeds from donations help theNorthampton Community. Please take the time to read this. This is a taxable donation.   Envelopes are available on the usher's table.

Shelter Sunday is observed on October 14th which observed four local nonprofits: ServiceNet, Cot Shelter, Manna Soup Kitchen and Center for Human Development.  To donate (tax deductible) via mail to: Shelter Sunday % ServiceNet, Inc, 21 Olander Dr., Northampton, Ma 01060. or online at: northamptonsheltersunday.org.

On Sunday, October 28th  2019 Annual Giving Cards will be available to fill out at the end of the service. Please give generously so that we may continue to serve our Lord.  

CHURCH LIBRARY - We welcome those already part of our puppetry ministry and anyone interested to take this opportunity to refresh and learn the art of puppetry.  It should be a fun time.  Please Come!!

If anyone would like to use church building space for an event of most any type, a Facility Use Form MUST be completed 4 weeks prior to the event.  This will allow time for any preparation scheduling needed. See Pam

If anyone would like an announcement listed in our church bulletin, please be sure to send an email to church: christnorthampton@gmail.com with details.   An insert can also be done or Rev. David will make the announcement for you at the end of the service if you wish. 

Sunday, October 14th ( 1 - 3pm) here at CUMC. Rev. Bruce Arbour will be doing a puppetry training course for those of us already Puppeteers and thosewho would like to join our puppeteer group. We have a lot of fun - come andjoin us and see what it is all about!!  More info to follow. 

TODAY is the last Sunday for ingredient donation for baking the dinner rolls.  There are two cards left on the clothesline - if someone would like to take them - the ingredients can be brought to the church office on Monday 9/24 between 10am - 1pm.  Sign up for baking on 9/27 and 9/28 is on the Library Table.  (8 people are needed for each day).

If anyone is interested in attending a course for the opportunity to become a Lay Servant, please fill out the inserted registration form in the bulletin and turn it into the church office by next Sunday the 23rd.  You need to be able to attend both sessions (October 6th and 20th) The church will pay the Registration Fee for you.   

Sunday, September 23rd - last Sunday for donations of baking supplies.  There are a few cards still on the clothesline for items needed for baking, please take one if you haven't already.

Fair Update:    NEW DATE:  Friday, November 16th (4pm - 8pm) and Saturday, November 17th (9am - 2pm).

Roll baking will take place Thursday, September 27th and Friday September 28th.

Rev. Hurst will begin a new 6 week session Bible Study on Sunday, September 9th with a video/discussion called "Exploration of the Soul". You are all invited to join with the group.

** Change of date for Pie Baking - Thursday, October 11th.

Ingredients are needed for baking - Please be sure to take an ingredient card from the clothesline - all ingredients needed by Sunday, September 23rd.

This Fall looks very empty for church activities / meetings.    If you are interested in putting together a fun church activity or schedule a committee meeting, please fill out the pink 'Facility Use' form found to the right of the hall office door and then place it in the office door pocket.

**Change of dates for Roll Baking - Thursday and Friday - September 27th and 28th.

Ingredients are needed for baking - Please be sure to take an ingredient card from the clothesline - all ingredients needed by Sunday, September 23rd.

This meeting is an open meeting to all church members.  It is the hubbub committee meeting that discusses our church related activities, financial decisions, worship and other miscellaneous conversation.  We welcome you to join us.

This is always room for other announcements to be included on Sunday Bulletins.  Also, if there is a special event in the future and you would like an insert done, Pam will do that for you if you would like or you can submit one.   So be sure to send in any announcements or insert information by church email or see Pam on Wednesdays - church office 9am-1pm

Today is/was the deadline for donations of school backpacks for Easthampton school children preschool thru high school.  The donation box is located by the 'Table of Opportunity' in the by the front door.  See Rochelle

The Deadline for items / reports for the September/ October church newsletter is TODAY!  Since no items have been received as yet, the deadline will be extended to WEDNESDAY the 22ND!!! Email to the church or drop a written item in the black mailbox by the side front door of the church.

Watch the clothesline beginning in September for donations of baking supplies for our 'famous dinner rolls' and pie baking.

The Finance Committeeis still looking for two volunteers to work on a team andassist with offering counting following worship on Sunday Mornings.  Please see Pam

Beginning today thru Sunday, August 19th our Missions Committee will be accepting donations of school backpacks for children in the Easthampton area.  There is a LARGE box on the floor in front of "Table of Opportunity" for your drop off.  They Thank You!!

Missions: The donation for items for Operation Christmas Childwill continue through Sunday, July 29th for children ages 5 - 14.  Items such as small boxes of crayons, coloring books, child safe small games, crayola markers, dental floss, colored pencils, bars of soap, hair ties, pencil sharpeners, are all needed items. Reminder cards are found on the clothesline, please feel free to take one or two and bring items with you next 

An invitation to all from the church Trustees to view the parsonage at an open house to be held next Sunday, July 29th from 11:15am - NOON.  This is an opportunity for many of you to see the inside, so after you have had a quick snack (or bring it with you), please come over to see the improvement that have been done over the past 4 - 6 months.  There is plenty of room to park, so drive around if you wish.   

It is imperative that we have three additional offering counters on Sunday mornings.  One for a replacement and two to make up an additional team.  Please see Pam.

Still looking for three extra volunteers to help with offering counting after Worship.  It only takes about 20 - 30 minutes of your time.  Please see Pam if interested.

Beginning on July 1st, Pastor Dave will be leading a bible study in his office on the Book Of Job.

On Sunday, June 10, 2018, we will be celebrating "FAMILY SUNDAY".  After Worship Service, gather at the front of the sanctuary so an updated group picture may be taken.  After the photo, there will be a cook out and 'make your own ice cream Sunday' in Fellowship Hall.  Please come and join the fun!

June 15-16 - The Relay for Life walk will take place at Look Park in Florence.  During this fundraising time for Cancer Awareness if anyone at CUMC would like to volunteer to be a team captain for the church and get a team of walkers put together you can contact the relay website: (Hampshire County Relay for Life) for further information and assistance.  The church does have supplies for this event left from previous walks.  Our own Joyce will be doing hair cuts during the morning of the 16th for hair donations to "Locks of Love".

There are empty Sundays available to sign-up for Altar Flowers.  See the FLOWER CHART on the bulletin board as you enter the library.

If anyone would like an announcement made at the end of church worship service, please be sure to email the information to the church email (christnorthampton@gmail.com) and Rev. Dave would be happy to do the announcement for you. 

Our annual cereal drive for the Northampton Survival Center begins April 22nd.  Again the cereal will be displayed around the sanctuary and we hope to go all the way around - last year we didn't quite make it.  Cereal is on sale now in many stores and if you are a coupon shopper - you can get great deals!  REMEMBER SUNDAY - APRIL 22nd!!!

Delicious roast pork dinner with beverage and dessert. Doors open at 5:00pm and dinner will be served at 5:30pm.

Adults - $12.00
Children under 10 - $8.00

Entertainment for the evening will be  HEART OF THE VALLEY ACAPELLA CHORUS - starting at 7:00pm.

For reservations, please call Pam Kukucka at 413-527-5418 and leave a message.  Reservation deadline is April 4th - no reservations will be accepted after this date.

Help will be needed in the kitchen, dining room servers, and cleanup crew (a sign up sheet will be in the church on Sundays).

Please call Sue Routhier at 413-584-2142 with and questions.

Some entering the sanctuary who wish to take time for prayer and meditation prior to worship service have spoken about the noise and distraction of others talking.  Therefore, it is being asked of those who wish to socialize prior to the church worship service, that it please be done in the Library Area.  Thanks so much for your understanding.