EARTH DAY SUNDAY – APRIL 19

We will be observing Earth Day this year on Sunday, April 19 with a special worship service and related Faith Forward program.

Our guest for the morning will be the Rev. Fred Milligan, a recently retired minister member of our Presbytery and Co-facilitator of the Advocacy Committee of Presbyterians for Earth Care, our denominational eco-justice network that seeks to inspire PC(USA) Presbyterians to make creation care a central concern of the church.

Fred will be our guest preacher in worship, where his sermon "Listen to the Animals" will be based on Romans 8:18-23 and Job 12: 7-10. See below to learn more about Fred and for information about his Faith Forward presentation.

Hope for a Green Future: Opportunities for Care of the Earth and Our Neighbors

A special Faith Forward presentation for Earth Day

Led by Rev. Fred Milligan

Sunday, April 19, 11:15 am in Halldorson Hall

Fred will share about his work with Presbyterians for Earth Care and their connection to the Creation Action Network of Presbyterian Young Adults and hear more about issues related to Earth Care will be featured at this summer’s PC(USA) General Assembly – the biannual gathering of our denomination

About our Guest – the Reverend Fred Milligan

Fred is a self-proclaimed climate activist who serves as a member of the Climate Justice work group of the ACT Alliance and who represented Presbyterians for Earth Care at COP 26 (2021) in Glasgow, Scotland. He and his wife Agata live in Manhattan where she serves as a diplomat at the U.N. representing the European Union. When not engaged in climate change activism, Fred enjoys travelling and taking guitar lessons.

Enjoy coffee and fellowship after worship every Sunday (unless otherwise announced.)  Catch up with friends, old and new!

Through hands-on learning, games, activities and small group discussions, our curriculum provides elementary age children with opportunities to grow in their faith. A Communion Celebration class invites children to learn more about the sacrament.  Engraved Bibles are given to third graders at the beginning of the program year and are available upon request for any child who does not have one.

Our combined Nursery and Pre-K class is available each Sunday throughout the program year for infants, toddlers and children not yet in Kindergarten. The Nursery is generally open by 9:45 am so parents may drop off their youngest children before heading upstairs for worship. Our Nursery is staffed by a professional childcare provider with additional help from church volunteers when needed. In addition to active play, short and simple lessons are provided for Pre-K aged children.

Staff meets weekly on Tuesdays for worship and facility planning.

Members and friends are invited to join us for a conversational study of the Bible that will include historical and religious context as well as insights and connections to modern day issues. We have a friendly and encouraging group that welcomes new participants at any time. Join us Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am.

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 Director of Music, Matt Zabiegala, and is open to high school youth and adults of all ages.

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 Matt Zabiegala for more information.

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Did you know that the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township has its very own Community Garden? For the past five years, members and friends have dedicated their time and energy to building and maintaining a garden space here in Chatham Township where each season, fresh fruits and vegetables are grown to help support the efforts of Helping Hands and the Food Distribution at Chatham United Methodist Church. As we begin the planting season in the coming weeks,  now is a perfect time to get involved in this meaningful and impactful mission – all are invited to get involved early and often! Please save these dates – more info coming soon!

Garden Workday

Help move compost and soil as we prepare to plant the garden.

Saturday, April 25, 9-11am

Enjoy coffee and fellowship after worship every Sunday (unless otherwise announced.)  Catch up with friends, old and new!

Through hands-on learning, games, activities and small group discussions, our curriculum provides elementary age children with opportunities to grow in their faith. A Communion Celebration class invites children to learn more about the sacrament.  Engraved Bibles are given to third graders at the beginning of the program year and are available upon request for any child who does not have one.

Our combined Nursery and Pre-K class is available each Sunday throughout the program year for infants, toddlers and children not yet in Kindergarten. The Nursery is generally open by 9:45 am so parents may drop off their youngest children before heading upstairs for worship. Our Nursery is staffed by a professional childcare provider with additional help from church volunteers when needed. In addition to active play, short and simple lessons are provided for Pre-K aged children.

Staff meets weekly on Tuesdays for worship and facility planning.

Join us for K-4 Fellowship on Wednesdays, from 5:30-7:00 pm.  Children will make a craft, have music time with Ms. Caitlyn, share dinner, and learn Bible stories and games with Ms. Elizabeth.  Older youth encouraged to volunteer.

Members and friends are invited to join us for a conversational study of the Bible that will include historical and religious context as well as insights and connections to modern day issues. We have a friendly and encouraging group that welcomes new participants at any time. Join us Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am.

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 Director of Music, Matt Zabiegala, and is open to high school youth and adults of all ages.

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 Matt Zabiegala for more information.