Presbyterian Church Chatham NJ

The Empty Chair at the Holiday Table
Event Overview

November 16

The Empty Chair at the Holiday Table – Presenter is Lucy Deutsch, Retired Geriatric Manager

Join us for this gentle and thoughtful presentation and conversation about grief during the holiday season. When someone we love is no longer with us, holidays can stir deep sorrow alongside cherished memories. We’ll talk about how to honor that empty chair, navigate the emotional complexities of the season, and find meaningful ways to cope and connect. Whether your loss is recent or long-standing. We'll talk about how you can adapt holiday celebrations to ever-changing family dynamics and how to find joy and peace amidst the sadness.

 

November 16, 2025
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Chancel Choir

This four-part chorus provides weekly worship support and welcomes new members of all musical abilities! The choir also presents special music programs, including our annual Lessons & Carols Service.

The Chancel Choir is led by our Interim Director of Music, Caitlyn Huetz, and is open to high school youth and anyone who wants to sing!

Rehearsal Times

Thursdays
7:45 – 8:45pm
in the Sanctuary

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Sanctuary Ringers

This five-octave handbell ensemble is open to new and experienced ringers, high school through adult. Handbells are a great introduction to music for those who have never been part of an organized choir. Contact Caitlyn Huetz for more information.

Rehearsal Times

Thursdays (6:45 – 7:30 pm)

in the Sanctuary

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Children & youth Music

Children’s and Youth Music at PCCT fosters education, worship, and fellowship for our vibrant children’s population and adult parishioners alike. Children’s Music plays an integral role in many of the happenings at PCCT.

No experience needed for any musical ensemble – our Director of Children’s Music, Caitlyn Huetz, will foster a love of music in your children while teaching them the basics of singing and ringing. Kids are also welcome to participate in seasonal ensembles such as those for Christmas Eve and Easter if they can’t commit to a full year. Please contact the church for more information.

Children’s Music at PCCT fosters education, worship, and fellowship for our vibrant children’s population and adult parishioners alike. Children’s Music plays an integral role in many of the happenings at PCCT.

Contact Caitlyn Huetz
Director of Children’s Music

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The Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris promotes mental health and total wellness for individuals facing challenges associated with mental illness and addiction recovery.  

We coordinate occasional drives for items such as bedding and toiletries for MHA clients.

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The Community Food Bank of New Jersey facilitates a regional distribution network of critical food supplies to emergency food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and feeding programs in more than half the counties of New Jersey.

Volunteers ages 12 and up help on a monthly basis to assemble food boxes senior citizens, sort donated items, and repackage bulk food for distribution to local warehouses.  We never really know what’s in store until we arrive! 

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THE FOOD BANK
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Family Promise of Morris County in partnership with dozens of churches and synagogues throughout Morris County, provides a rotating shelter for families experiencing a temporary loss of housing. It is one of the few organizations that houses families together as an intact unit.

PCCT serves as a host site four weeks per year, and a team of our volunteers makes each week run smoothly. Volunteers are needed to host guests at PCCT, cook dinner, stay overnight, provide groceries, and do laundry. Sign up to volunteer.

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FAMILY PROMISE
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The mission of the Interfaith Food Pantry Network is to improve the health and well-being of Morris County residents in need by providing access to food, nutrition education and related resources; provide hands-on opportunities for neighbors to help neighbors, and educate the public about the issues of hunger in our area.

On an ongoing basis, PCCT members donate healthy canned goods and other non-perishable items by placing them in a bin in the upper lobby. The Harvest Festival also supports this food pantry.

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Helping Hands distributes essential items through our growing network of individuals and partner organizations throughout New Jersey.

Our partnership began with a request to provide temporary space for donated items until needed by a client family. We now provide additional support through donation drives and the PCCT Community Garden.

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HELPING HANDS
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Nourish.NJ creates lasting solutions to the problems of hunger, homelessness and poverty. We offer food, housing, work readiness, medical, social and educational services 365 days a year in a warm, safe and caring environment, free of charge, no questions asked.

Volunteers from our church provide monthly donations of 100+ Breakfast Bags, each containing a non-perishable meal, which go to anyone who needs one, no questions asked.

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Refugee Assistance Morris Partners (RAMP) seeks to assist vetted Middle Eastern and other refugee families to transition to productive lives of dignity, safety and hope in the Morris County area of New Jersey.

Members of our congregation provide furniture and other items as well as volunteer support for refugee families during their initial resettlement period. Examples include transportation, ESL and tutoring.

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Bridges ends homelessness through volunteer-driven outreach and individual case management focusing on health, housing, and independence. We form relationships with those experiencing homelessness while meeting their most urgent needs.

Our congregation sponsors three “runs” each year, assisting Bridges staff as they provide necessities and hope to people in New York City, Newark and Irvington. We contribute sack suppers, packed by volunteers of all ages. Runs are open to high school students, with a few spots reserved for adult chaperones. 

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