“For in the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and we were all made to drink of one Spirit.” — 1 Corinthians 12:13

One of the things I hear that people long for the most today is to be in community. We look for community all around us at the gym, the yoga studio, coffee shops, our neighborhoods and social networks online. Yet, there’s still a yearning for a sense of belonging and authentic community that goes beneath the surface where we are accepted for who we are and can find support for life’s often tricky waters. The original Latin word used for church is “ecclesia,” which literally means “community.” At its heart, the church of Jesus Christ was set up to be a community that models for each other and the world the kingdom of God, as we claim in our baptism: “Christ has opened [the Church] to people of all ages, nations, and races.”

That kind of community, where unconditional love, forgiveness and trust in the underlying mystery of God is present, is what is deeply needed and somehow hard to find in this moment of our history. In the backdrop of political unrest, racial discrimination, and harsh words among friends and family, we need not only to believe in God, but allow God to shape us into a community that loves differently, acts differently and walks differently in

the world. For this entire 2017-2018 program year, we will carry the overarching theme “Grace and Gratitude,” exploring how these two characteristics can shape our lives together. I will start preaching in September a new sermon series, “My Kind of Community,“ where I will explore how Jesus teaches us to walk with one another, navigate conflict and difference, and embrace others with the love of God.

In this newsletter you will find opportunities to be inspired, connected and empowered this fall and I look forward to being in community with you.

Grace and Peace,

Rev. Chris Heckert, Sr. Pastor

MY KIND OF COMMUNITY

CONNECTSEPTEMBER 2017

GRACE-FILLED COMMUNITY | INSPIRED WORSHIP | TRANSFORMATIONAL MISSION

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KICK-OFF SUNDAY - SEPT. 10Join us on September 10 as we begin the program year with food and hospitality during and after the worship services. This Sunday marks the first day of Sunday School for children, youth and adults, choirs and

small groups for the fall. Along with the new sermon series, “My Kind of Community,” we will launch our new Connect Group Guides which anyone can use for small groups discussion. Please join us and invite your friends and family!

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WORSHIP SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY— CASUAL SERVICE WITH COMMUNION @ 5pm in Chapel

SUNDAY — TRADITIONAL SERVICE @ 8am in Chapel

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP @ 9am in Fellowship Hall

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 9am

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL @ 9am & 10:30am

SR. HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL@ 10:30am in the Youth Room

TRADITIONAL SERVICE @ 10:30am in the Sanctuary

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CONNECT GROUPSFinding authentic community is an important part of our spiritual journey, not just for shared learning and growth, but for mutual caring and life. This fall, we invite you to participate in a Connect Group to journey with others in fellowship and faith.

Forming a Connect Group is easy. First, pick up the Connect Small Group Guides, available in the HUMC app, on the church website, or in the Welcome Center (new guides are available each week). Then, gather some friends to join you each week for discussion and sharing! Groups can meet at home, in coffee shops, at the church, or wherever you are comfortable. Contact Pastor Christina at clelache@haddonfieldumc.org if you would like to join an existing group, if you start your own group, or would like to reserve a room to meet in at the church.

Our new Connect Group Guides, based on the weekly sermon theme, will be available beginning September 10 through our church app, website, or print versions by request in the church office.

HAVE YOU DOWNLOADED OUR APP?Our new Haddonfield UMC smartphone app makes it easy to live stream worship services, watch weekly sermons at any time, listen to podcasts, give electronically and read daily reflections wherever you are! Be sure to check out these new additions to the app this month by downloading the app in any app store by searching for ‘Haddonfield UMC.’• Improved in-app live stream of the

10:30am service, so you are able to stream directly through the app and experience a better connection

• New Connect Group Guides, available September 10

• New Podcast by Pastors Chris and Christina, “People of the Story,” resuming weekly in September

• Daily Reflections available each morning for your spiritual journey, resuming September 5

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YOUTH GROUP KICK-OFFYouth Group will kick off on Sept. 10 for 6-12th graders! This year the 6-8th graders will meet from 6-7:30pm and 9-12th grades from 7-8:30pm. We will be focusing on the themes of ‘Gratitude and Grace’ and what that means to each of us. The 2017-2018 Youth Group

Registration form can be found online on the HUMC website. Email Bethany Amey-Sutton at bsutton@haddonfieldumc.org for other details.

THRIFTY TREASURES ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALEMark your calendars for an opportunity to purchase housewares, accessories, jewelry and like-new clothes for a price you will not find anywhere else! The Thrifty Treasures Rummage Sale dates are Sept. 28 from 6-9pm, Sept. 29 from 9am-5pm, and Sept. 30 from 9am-12pm (reopening 12:30-1:30pm). For additional information or to help with the sale, contact the church office at 856-429-0403.

MOVIE AND CLASS ON BROTHER ROGER OF TAIZÉJoin Pastors Chris and Christina for a 5-week class on the community of Taizé, France, starting with a showing of a new documentary about the community’s founder, Brother Roger, on Sept. 24 at 7pm in the HUMC Fellowship Hall. The next four Sunday sessions will look at these subjects: 10/1 - Prayer, 10/8 - Community, 10/15 - Scripture, 10/22 - a Vision for the Church.

CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERSWe are now collecting old (working or not) cell phones to be recycled and proceeds to purchase prepaid phone cards for our military personnel. Please restore the phone to factory settings and deposit in the drop box in Checkerboard Square near the church office.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP INTEREST MEETINGAre you interested in participating in a deeply meaningful mission trip? Come to an informational meeting about the 2018 Dominican Republic Mission Journey to learn about the community relationships, assignments and details of the trip. Join

us Sunday, Sept. 24 at 1pm in room 305. Contact Joan or John McCann for more information at jmccann@verizon.net.

SERMON SCHEDULE:

SERIES: MY KIND OF COMMUNITY

SEPTEMBER 10

“When We Hurt Each Other”

Rev. Chris Heckert

Matthew 18:15-20 & Romans 13:8-10

SEPTEMBER 17

“When We Disagree”

Rev. Chris Heckert

Matthew 18:21-22 & Romans 14:1-6

SEPTEMBER 24

“When Someone Shows Up Late”

Rev. Chris Heckert

Matthew 20:1-16 & Exodus 16:4-15

OCTOBER 1

“When You Just Don’t Want To”

Rev. Chris Heckert

Matthew 21:28-32 &

Philippians 2:4-11

YOU CAN VIEW OUR SERMONS ONLINE

ANYTIME AT HADDONFIELDUMC.ORG/SERMONS, OR WATCH WORSHIP IN REAL TIME EACH SUNDAY AT 10:30AM THROUGH OUR LIVE STREAM AT

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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3Communion Sunday

4 LABOR DAY - OFFICE & BUILDING IS CLOSED

5 Christian Education 7pm

Trustees Meeting 7pm

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7UMW Executive Board Meeting 10am

Stephen Ministry Supervision 10am

Disability Task Force Meeting 6:30pm

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10 KICK-OFF SUNDAYFree Health Screening 8:30am

Children’s & Adult Sunday School Begins 9am

Youth Group Begins: Jr. High 6pmSr. High 7pm

11Steeple Club Luncheon 12pm

Mission Committee Meeting 7pm

Stephen Ministry Supervision 7pm

12Tuesday A.M. Book Group 9:30am

Pre-Baptism Class 6:30pm

Finance Team Meeting 7pm

13 Children’s Choirs Begin 4:30pm

14 15 Your Saving Grace 6pm 16Bobby Lacy & Barbara Thomas Playground Reception 2pm

17Baptisms

18Administrative Council Meeting 7pm

19Helen Kim Circle Meeting 7pm

20 Card Ministry 7pm

21Susanna Wesley Circle Meeting 10am

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24Tri-State Jazz Concert 1pm

Family Skate Night 3pmBrother Roger of Taizé Movie Screening 7pm

25Sprituality Team Meeting 7pm

26Thrifty Treasures Rummage Sale Drop-Off 9:30am-8pm

Prayer Shawl Ministry 1pm

SPRC Meeting 7pm

27 Thrifty Treasures Rummage Sale Drop-Off 9:30am-12pm

Cub Scout Den Meeting 6:30pm

Annual Church Conference 7pm

28 Thrifty Treasures Rummage Sale 6pm-9pm

29 Thrifty Treasures Rummage Sale 9am-5pmIgnite Conference

30 Thrifty Treasures Rummage Sale 9am-12pm & 12:30pm-1:30pmIgnite ConferenceDisability Task Force Young Adults Social Group 6:30pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

7:30am: AA

8am: Traditional Worship

9am: Contemporary Service

9am: Christian Roundtable Class

9am: Emmaus Class

9am: Koinonia Class

9am: Children’s Sunday School

10:30am: Traditional Worship

10:30am: Moms Group

10:30am Kid’s Club

10:30am: Sr. High Sunday School

5:15pm: Youth Choir Rehearsal

6pm: Jr. High Youth Group

7pm: Sr. High Youth Group

7:45am: AA

9:30am: Tai Chi

6:30pm: Boy Scouts Meeting

6:30pm: 24 Hours Group

7:30pm: Holtz Handbell Rehearsal

7:45am: AA

1pm: Fun & Fitness for 55+

7pm: Contemporary Praise Team Rehearsal

7:45am: AA

1pm: Master Recorders

4:30pm: Children’s Choirs

8pm: Cherry Hill Young People AA

7:45am: AA

9am: Men’s Bible Study

9am: Women’s Bible Study

1pm: Fun & Fitness for 55+

6:30pm: 24 Hours Group

6:45 MasterChorale Rehearsal

8:10pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal

7:45am: AA 8:30am: AA

5pm: Worship Service

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS

Sept. 10 - Kick-Off Sunday

Sept. 15 - Your Saving Grace

Sept. 24 - Family Skate Night

Sept. 27 - Annual Church Conference

Sept. 28-30 - Thrifty Treasures Rummage Sale

SEPTEMBER BUS MINISTRY SCHEDULETo arrange a bus ride to worship for the 10:30am service, please call:

Sept. 3 – Walter Douglas 856-428-5919

Sept. 10– Jeff Clark 856-983-0811

Sept.17 – Cindy Plucinski 856-354-9640

Sept. 24 – Cindy Plucinski 856-354-9640

ONGOING WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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3Communion Sunday

4 LABOR DAY - OFFICE & BUILDING IS CLOSED

5 Christian Education 7pm

Trustees Meeting 7pm

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7UMW Executive Board Meeting 10am

Stephen Ministry Supervision 10am

Disability Task Force Meeting 6:30pm

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10 KICK-OFF SUNDAYFree Health Screening 8:30am

Children’s & Adult Sunday School Begins 9am

Youth Group Begins: Jr. High 6pmSr. High 7pm

11Steeple Club Luncheon 12pm

Mission Committee Meeting 7pm

Stephen Ministry Supervision 7pm

12Tuesday A.M. Book Group 9:30am

Pre-Baptism Class 6:30pm

Finance Team Meeting 7pm

13 Children’s Choirs Begin 4:30pm

14 15 Your Saving Grace 6pm 16Bobby Lacy & Barbara Thomas Playground Reception 2pm

17Baptisms

18Administrative Council Meeting 7pm

19Helen Kim Circle Meeting 7pm

20 Card Ministry 7pm

21Susanna Wesley Circle Meeting 10am

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24Tri-State Jazz Concert 1pm

Family Skate Night 3pmBrother Roger of Taizé Movie Screening 7pm

25Sprituality Team Meeting 7pm

26Thrifty Treasures Rummage Sale Drop-Off 9:30am-8pm

Prayer Shawl Ministry 1pm

SPRC Meeting 7pm

27 Thrifty Treasures Rummage Sale Drop-Off 9:30am-12pm

Cub Scout Den Meeting 6:30pm

Annual Church Conference 7pm

28 Thrifty Treasures Rummage Sale 6pm-9pm

29 Thrifty Treasures Rummage Sale 9am-5pmIgnite Conference

30 Thrifty Treasures Rummage Sale 9am-12pm & 12:30pm-1:30pmIgnite ConferenceDisability Task Force Young Adults Social Group 6:30pm

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

7:30am: AA

8am: Traditional Worship

9am: Contemporary Service

9am: Christian Roundtable Class

9am: Emmaus Class

9am: Koinonia Class

9am: Children’s Sunday School

10:30am: Traditional Worship

10:30am: Moms Group

10:30am Kid’s Club

10:30am: Sr. High Sunday School

5:15pm: Youth Choir Rehearsal

6pm: Jr. High Youth Group

7pm: Sr. High Youth Group

7:45am: AA

9:30am: Tai Chi

6:30pm: Boy Scouts Meeting

6:30pm: 24 Hours Group

7:30pm: Holtz Handbell Rehearsal

7:45am: AA

1pm: Fun & Fitness for 55+

7pm: Contemporary Praise Team Rehearsal

7:45am: AA

1pm: Master Recorders

4:30pm: Children’s Choirs

8pm: Cherry Hill Young People AA

7:45am: AA

9am: Men’s Bible Study

9am: Women’s Bible Study

1pm: Fun & Fitness for 55+

6:30pm: 24 Hours Group

6:45 MasterChorale Rehearsal

8:10pm: Chancel Choir Rehearsal

7:45am: AA 8:30am: AA

5pm: Worship Service

SEPTEMBER 2017

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IGNITE 2017: FIRED UPIGNITE 2017 is approaching! This exciting event is for youth in grades 6-12 who want to deepen their faith journey. The event will take place in Wildwood, NJ with dynamic speakers and musical artists. IGNITE dates are Sept. 29-Oct. 1 and cost is $165 (includes housing and food). Please email Bethany Amey-Sutton at bsutton@haddonfieldumc.org to register for this event by Sept. 5.

CONGRATULATIONS, PASTOR CHRISTINA AND MOSELLE JULES!Congratulations to Pastor Christina and Moselle Jules, who have been selected to represent the Northeast Jurisdiction at the Global Young People’s Convocation (GYPC) in Johannesburg, South Africa in July 2018! Christina was selected as one of five voting young adult delegates, and Moselle was selected as an alternate youth delegate. GYPC is the global event of United Methodist young people, which gathers young people from across the global Methodist community to worship, learn and provide leadership for the church as well as propose and discuss legislation related to issues of concern to young people for the 2020 General Conference.

FAMILY SKATE NIGHTYouth and children are invited to the Cherry Hill Skating Center on Sept. 24 from 3-5:30pm! Admission is free, and skate rentals are $3.00 each. Bring friends and family for a night of fun! The Skating Center is located on 664 Deer Rd. Cherry Hill, NJ. Call the church at 856-429-0403 with any questions.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN (UMW) AND STEEPLE CLUB TRIP Join the UMW and Steeple Club for a car pool trip to see “Billy Elliot: The Musical,” at The Grand Theatre in Williamstown, NJ Oct. 22 at 2pm. Tickets are $40 a person and includes lunch. Reservations must be by Sept. 20 by calling Shirley Landgraf at 856 347-8912 or by filling in a form at the Welcome Center desk.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SEPTEMBER MISSION OFFERING The mission offering for the this September will support local food collections. You can give throughout the month by writing “Food Collections” on your check or envelope.

THE STEEPLE CLUBThe September Steeple Club luncheon will be Monday, September 11 at 12pm. Guest speaker Dr. Stephanie Flaherty, DO, of Inspira Medical Group in Collingswood will provide a presentation on diabetes and healthy living with diabetes. Other topics will include high blood pressure and exercise. Lunch will be provided for a cost of $5 per person, and no reservation is required. All are welcome!

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE You’re invited to an 11-day pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan on Feb. 4 to see lands from the Old and New Testament! To register, contact Rev. Bob Costello at 609-927-4600 or pick up a registration form in the Welcome Center for this amazing trip!

CHURCH CONFERENCE

Please join us Sept. 27 at 7pm for our annual church conference, where we will celebrate highlights from the last 12 months, elect new leaders for the coming year and discuss budget, plans and vision for the coming year. The conference will be led by our district superintendent, Rev. Myrna Bethke.

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MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMSHaddonfield United Methodist Church gratefully accepts donations:In honor of Merrie and Phil Bender’s 50th Wedding Anniversary from Kathleen Baxter, Ginny & Bill Dengler, Carole Grob, Bill & Robin Wright.

In memory of Art Banks, from Janet Norcross.

In memory of Ileane Godin, from the Koinonia Sunday School Class.

In memory of Lucile Sayre, from Frank & Carol Cahill and Rev. Miriam Hewes Slejko.

In memory of Myrtle Stillwell, from Audrey Frank and

Bill & Amy McElwee.

We rely on your gifts to do vital ministry. Please give generously and remember HUMC in your will!

Many thanks to our trustees, the Buff Garden Memorial Fund, and the Felten family! We recently renovated Buff Garden and installed a memorial plot, where ashes can be interred in memory of loved ones. Please visit the renewed garden, which will continue to serve as a place of prayer, reflection, worship services, and now interments. Contact the church office to inquire about interment pricing, arrangements and details.

MEMORIALS AND HONORARIUMS