Sunday, March 27, 2016 Easter Sunday - Come Celebrate the Risen Lord! 9:00 a.m. - Traditional Worship Service
w/Chancel Choir & Brass Ensemble
10:00 a.m. - Coffee & Conversation in Fellowship Hall
10:30 a.m. - Easter Egg Hunt on the East Lawn 11:00 a.m. - Family Easter Service
w/Children's, Youth and Chancel Choirs & Brass Ensemble
Sermon: "Past is Promise" (John 20:1-18)
Pastor Greg Horn preaching
Calling All Children!
It's PCUM's First Annual Easter Egg Hunt
WHO: All children (preschool - 5th Grade)
WHEN: Easter Sunday - March 27th
WHERE: PCUM'S East Lawn (meet in the circular drive)
TIME: 10:30 a.m. (between Easter Services)
MEN’S BREAKFAST CLUB: All men in PCUM family are invited to a monthly men’s group, which gathers the 1st Saturday of each month to get to know each other better, focus on our journey of faith, and have a good meal. Next meeting: Saturday, April 2, from 8-9:30 a.m. at PCUM. For more info, contact Tom McElwee at tom@navstem.com.
BE PART OF PCUM’s PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Saturday, April 2nd
Friends & 1st-time Visitors are warmly invited to be part of PCUM’s PROGRESSIVE DINNER on Saturday, April 2nd! Don’t miss this chance to enjoy fellowship, connect with new and old friends in your church family, and share hors d’oeuvres and drinks, a wonderful dinner and delicious desserts.
The Progressive Dinner takes place in various homes throughout the evening, starting at 6:00 p.m. To start, everyone joins in one large gathering for appetizers. Then, groups of 6 to 8 enjoy dinner with gracious hosts and other guests in assigned homes. Finally, the whole community gathers again at one home for dessert.
The Progressive Dinner on April 2nd is a wonderful tradition in this growing congregation—and a great way to meet new and old friends. YOU are invited!!!!
Cost is $15 per person and you can sign up by calling or emailing the church office at pcum@pcum.org. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, March 29th!
CAN YOU SERVE HUNGRY NEIGHBORS? – Help make or/serve an evening meal to homeless neighbors right here in Montclair on Saturdays April 2 & 16. PCUM is part of a coalition of faith and community organizations that make up Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless (MESH). To sign up, contact Elizabeth Riggs at elizriggs@verizon.net or 917-324-0052.
PCUM’S SPRING MEMBERSHIP EXPLORATION CLASS will start in early April. If you are interested in joining this active, serving and caring congregation, or if you have questions, please feel free to contact Pastor Greg Horn (greghorn@pcum.org / 908 868 6441) and/or indicate your interest on the Ritual of Friendship pad on Sunday morning.
The Membership Exploration Class is a series of three relaxed, informative Sunday gatherings after worship—designed to answer questions, help us build relationships within this church family, and learn more about our faith and ourselves. Lunch and child care are always provided!
We need medium, large, and x-large (mostly)
in neutral colors like black, gray, and navy. THANK YOU!
PCUM’S NEXT MIDNIGHT RUNIS SATURDAY, APRIL 23rd. The Midnight Run program is a Saturday night trip into New York City to distribute food, clothing and personal items to homeless men and women at pre-determined meeting places throughout the city. All Sr. Highs and adult volunteers are invited to participate. More information coming soon. Contact Pastor Lauren at lauren@pcum.org with questions.
SPRING WOMEN’S RETREAT: All are very warmly invited to PCUM’s 2016 Women’s Retreat for a day of making new friends, fun and sharing our faith journey together. We’ll be meeting at Mary Johnson’s home in Montclair on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come for the whole day or drop in for just the morning or afternoon and explore this year’s theme “Perfectly Imperfect.†Look for more details and sign up by emailing NadinePearce3@gmail.com or calling 973-744-2197.
Middle Schoolers (grades 6-8) meet every Wednesday evening, from 7-8:30 p.m. for food, fun and fellowship. Friends welcome.
Summer 2016 Sr. High Youth RETREAT @ Montreat, for high school students (rising 9th-12th graders) in the PCUM family, will take place July 10-16, 2016. See Pastor Lauren with questions, for more information or for registration forms!
THE JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR (Preschool-1st grade) rehearses before Sunday School twice a month in the choir room with Ms. Denise.
CHILDREN'S CHOIR (2nd-5th grade) PCUM’s Children's Choir ministry teaches children to love music and lead their church family in worship. Kids not only learn the song, but they also learn how to sing. They also grow spiritually, grow in confidence and self-discipline, and grow to feel more at home in their church. Children's Choir rehearsals are every Thursday from 4-5 pm in the Choir Room For more info, contact Children's Choir Director Julie Platte at juliebplatte@gmail.com.
YOUTH CHOIR (6th grade - HS) rehearses Sundays after worship and select Wednesdays from 6:30-7:00pm before Youth Group. The choir sings during worship on the third Sunday of every month. If you would like to participate, contact Anne Marie Juliano at jajulianos@gmail.com or (973)-930-5074.
SING WITH THE CHANCEL CHOIR! Love to sing? Why not add your voice to PCUM's Chancel Choir? Regular rehearsals are Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Anne Marie Juliano at jajulianos@gmail.com.
"Do not forget to do good and to share with others,
for with such sacrifices God is pleased.“ Hebrews 13:16
The Deacons meet on the second Sunday of the month.
Support the Caring Ministry of the Deacons: PCUM’s Deacons minister to the entire congregation, particularly the sick, the elderly and those in need. On Communion Sundays, please look for the green envelopes in the pew racks and give generously to support the Deacons’ work. Thank you!
Worship Flowers: To provide fresh flowers for the sanctuary chancel and symbolize the new life God makes possible in Christ, sign up using the Flower Chart located in the Deacons’ Corner between the narthex/sanctuary and Fellowship Hall or contact the church office. Many dates are available in the new year!
Non-Perishable Goods for Montclair’s Human Needs Food Pantry and gently used clothing are collected year-round. Just drop your donations in the baskets in the Deacons Corner (off the narthex).
NEW ONLINE SIGN UP – Coffee Hour Volunteers Needed! PCUM’s Fellowship Time/Coffee Hour is held in Fellowship Hall every Sunday after worship. Will you sign up to help one Sunday? The Deacons supply everything you’ll need and now it’s even easier to volunteer! Just click on the online “Sign Up Genius†link here http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4ba4af2aa4fb6-pcum to volunteer or contact Deacon Julia Bradjuliabrad@comcast.net for dates, sign ups and more information.
SUPPORT PCUM'S ONGOING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN by purchasing gift cars for Shop Rite, Kings, Acme and Fairway! Since the cards may be redeemed at any location, they make great gifts. Cards are $100 each, you get full value at the store and PCUM gets 5% of the value of the card. Cards may be purchased (check or cash) at Coffee Hour or by contacting Erika Cowan at pcumerika@aol.com or by phone at 973-222-7186.
PASTORAL CARE: If you are in need of pastoral care or know of someone who is ill or in the hospital, please let contact Pastor Greg at greghorn@pcum.org or 908-868-6441 or Pastor Lauren at 843-616-1370 or lauren@pcum.org.
KNOW SOMEONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE ON THE CHURCH'S EMAIL LIST? Let us know! They will receive the weekly "PCUM E-News", and other important announcements. The church also sends out a weekly "Current Events" commentary from a Christian perspective on world events called "The Wired Word". Send email addresses to Denise in the office at denise@pcum.org.
PCUM STAFF The Rev. Gregory A. Horn, Pastor & Head of Staff The Rev. Lauren W. Scharstein, Pastor for Youth & Families Denise Silecchia, Administrator/Joyful Noise Choir Director Mary Beckhusen, Director of Christian Education Anne Marie Juliano, Director of Music Ministries Sue Sabo, Financial Secretary Julie Platte, Children’s Choir Director Henderson Downes, Sexton
Our mailing address is: The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair 53 Norwood Avenue Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 phone:973-746-3854 fax: 973-746-4662 pcum@pcum.org www.pcum.org
PCUM’S SPRING MEMBERSHIP EXPLORATION CLASS will start in early April. If you are interested in joining this active, serving and caring congregation, or if you have questions, please feel free to contact Pastor Greg Horn (
SPRING WOMEN’S RETREAT: All are very warmly invited to PCUM’s 2016 Women’s Retreat for a day of making new friends, fun and sharing our faith journey together. We’ll be meeting at Mary Johnson’s home in Montclair on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come for the whole day or drop in for just the morning or afternoon and explore this year’s theme “Perfectly Imperfect.†Look for more details and sign up by emailing 
