For the complete photo album of the CCK picnic click here. To volunteer — here is information. Thanks to everyone for their commitment!
Four years, 408 meals: Cornerstone Community Kitchen
Learn about Summer Music Camp Volunteering in Haiti
Two church members — Paul Manulik and Lindsay Diehl — are taking their musical talents and expertise to help an organization called Building Leaders Using Music Education (BLUME Haiti). They will travel to Cape Haitian in Northern Haiti on Sunday, June 19, 2016 to volunteer in a summer music camp for children and adolescents.
During his stay in Haiti, Paul will teach music lessons to students as well as train teachers. He will return to Princeton on July 10, 2016. A violist and violinist who founded the Princeton String Academy, he often plays with PUMC’s classical ensembles. Lindsay will spend two weeks in Cape Haitian, teaching music theory. She sings in the Chancel Choir.
BLUME Haiti works with Haitian and international partners to develop leadership skills, awaken individual potential and create opportunities through music education and performance. Affiliated with BLUME Haiti, the Circle of Christian Musicians of Cape Haitian (CEMUCHCA) aims to increase the number of artists of high level throughout the north of Haiti by refining and extracting the most potential talent among children and adolescents in the country. This year’s summer camp will be held on the grounds of an Episcopal school outside of Cape Haitian.
We look forward to hearing from Paul and Lindsay about their mission trip after church on July 31. Meanwhile, for more information on the Haitian Music Program, click here http://www.blumehaiti.org/cemuchca-cap-haitian.html……..
Written by Isabella Dougan
Not in Our Town speaker June 8
Hear the author of “The Condemnation of Blackness” on Wednesday, June 8, at 7 p.m. Details and signup here. The lecture by Khalil Gibran Muhammad is co-sponsored by Not in Our Town Princeton, to which PUMC belongs. “To think and talk about African-Americans as criminal is encoded deeply in our DNA,” he says.
‘Aging with Grace’ at Suppers on June 9
When Suppers Program founder Dorothy Mullen spoke at the January UMM breakfast, she inspired Anna Looney to enlist some PUMC volunteers to “cook, taste, and feel our way to vibrant health,” as Mullen would say.
Ten people gathered in the Fellowship Hall kitchen for the inaugural PUMC Suppers small group on May 12. The overall theme of this new small group is ‘Aging with Grace’ and entails people learning together how to prepare non-processed foods in ways that promote healthy aging. The activities included preparing wholesome, whole foods together, then enjoying the meal around a ‘family table.’
The menu, set in advance, included delicious Turkey Gallimaufry, Lentil Stew (vegan), a large green salad with Herb Garlic dressings and Carson Seed crackers. The conversation focused on understanding the concepts of biological individuality, self-care and good health. The attendees discussed what foods work well for sustaining them while providing wholesome energy and blood sugar stability.
If you’re interested in learning more about Suppers or being on the email list, please contact Anna through office@princetonumc.org.
The second gathering will be on Thursday, June 9 at 6 p.m. Those who attend will cook part of the meal in PUMC’s kitchen. The cost is $15 and all are invited; RSVP to Anna Looney. Following on the first table topic, biological individuality, the second event will focus on how we feel when we eat certain foods. The menu will include:
- Griggstown Organic Chicken Sausage
- Beet & Quinoa Salad
- Fresh Garden Salad with Baby Bok Choy
- Carson’s Seed Crackers
Suppers is a non-profit Princeton-based program that promotes non-judgmental support for healthy eating with like-minded people who enjoy delicious food as close to nature as possible. No membership fee is required; the only cost is sharing the expenses of the wholesome ingredients. It’s a wonderful mission to which PUMC’s new Kitchen and Fellowship can contribute. All are welcome!
PUMC’s Jim Looney: Teacher of the Year
For the second year in a row, PUMC member Dr. Jim Looney will take the Science Olympiad team at West Windsor-Plainsboro North High School to represent New Jersey at the National Science Olympiad, May 19-21 in Wisconsin. Currently president of United Methodist Men, and a leader for several Appalachia Service Project teams, he was recently named Teacher of the Year by his colleagues at WW-P North. Congratulations, Jim! For more details…
You’re invited to hear this magnificent organ . . .
Hear organ music by Bach, Liszt, Vierne, and more — with guests LaVerna Albury, Anita Tong, and Mark Pall. 
Stand Against Racism 2016
Three days of Stand Aginst Racism-realted activities? A talk for parents on Thursday, a breakfast and a celebration at Hinds Plaza on Friday, and examples of activism at its best on Saturday.
On Thursday, hear a talk for parents and teachers on how to talk with children about difficult subjects like race. It is Thursday, April 28 at the Princeton Public Library, info here.
The YWCA is having a breakfast to discuss the issues at the Nassau Inn on Friday, April 29, and youthful activists, including Committed and Faithful Princetonians, will host an event at Hinds Plaza at 4 p.m. (if it rains, in the Princeton Public Library. Details here.
The Princeton Prize Symposium on Race is Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30 and PUMC’s Michele Tuck-Ponder gives one of the workshops. Saturday’s proceedings are open to the public. For more info click here
Support Not in Our Town Princeton — stand up and be counted!
UMW Spring Flea Market May 7
United Methodist Women Spring Flea Market May 7th
Bargain hunters galore will flock to our corner on Saturday, May 7, 9 to 3 p.m. when the United Methodist Women stage their semi-annual flea market. They will sell delicious food, flowering plants for Mother’s Day, homemade baked goods, household items, jewelry, gently used clothing, decorative items, and more. An array of outside vendors will be there to sell crafts, hand-crafted jewelry, books (some rare) and more. All the proceeds will support local and global charities.
The UMW needs lots of help for this event! Please bring non-perishable donations to the Colonial Room off the Sanford Davis Room the week of the flea market starting on Wednesday after 5 p.m, No electronics please!
Homemade baked goods are also appreciated and can be delivered Friday or early Saturday. Please wrap in saleable units, e.g., four cookies per bag.
To volunteer for sorting/pricing, set up, staffing tables, clean up, contact Lori Pantaleo or try the link below — or call the office. Even if you don’t regularly come to UMW meetings, consider lending a hand. It’s a wonderful opportunity get to know the women in the church and to meet people in the community.
LORI HAS BROKEN DOWN VOLUNTEERS TASKS AS FOLLOWS:
Baked Goods (wrapped for sale) Please note if they contain nuts.
Thurs. afternoon sorting/pricing
Thurs. evening sorting/pricing
Friday afternoon sorting/pricing
Friday evening sorting/pricing
Sat. help 8-10
Sat. help 10-12
Sat. help 12-2
Sat. help 2-4
Feel Free to sign up for multiple slots. Contact Lori at the above email address or try signing up at
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EZxK9jdl5GfYGIefZZGzUuMcHflzOZjswIhTN3wISrk/edit?usp=sharing
Trip to Duke Farms?
You’re invited for a day at Duke Farms in Hillsborough on Saturday, April 23 starting at 11:30 am. 
The day will include a visit to the Orientation Center, talk with Michael Catania, Executive Director of Duke Farms, and afternoon walk around the beautiful historic site with its nature trails and variety of habitats. There is a café to buy food, but feel free to bring a snack so we can stop for a picnic on the grounds. A tram will also be running at this time for those who prefer not to walk. Please contact Susan Davelman at susandavelman@gmail.com or 908-448-6137, if you plan to attend. The address is Admission is free!
Help at our Communiversity Oasis! 4/17/16
9:30 a.m. ONE WORSHIP SERVICE, “It’s Cool in the Furnace” musical
10:30 -11 a.m. Coffee hour, Appalachia Service Project serving
10:30 to 11 a.m. Silent Auction for Appalachia Service Project
11:15-11:45 Lunch for those staying for Communiversity and musical
Noon to 6: On the lawn, Appalachia Service Project bake sale, PUMC “Prize Wheel,” Woman Cradle of Abundance’s photo op bird, Womanspace table, Boy Scout tent
Noon to 6: In the Sanford Davis room, Oasis hosts welcome visitors to restrooms, tables for seating with ice water and coffee
1 p.m. Bell Choir on the lawn
2 to 2:30 p.m. “It’s Cool in the Furnace” in the sanctuary (cast at 1:15)
3 to 6 p.m. Toddler area in the Sanford Davis Room sponsored by Conquer Paralysis Now
I want to help PUMC make community friends at Communiversity: Comment on Facebook or email growth@princetonumc.org
Donate for ASP bake sale (individually wrapped, no nuts) _________ or https://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/366675246068
Help set up lunch 11-11:15 __________________________
Help clean up lunch11:45-noon ___Lorie and choir mothers________________
Bring chips, washed grapes, or washed strawberries _____
Bring makings for P&J sandwiches ____choir mothers_________________
Order and pick up deli tray of meats/cheeses/bread for 40 _________
Help drive “Shuttle” to and from Jana’s house_________________
Welcome visitors from lawn___________________________________
Welcome visitors in Sanford Davis Room__need 3 to 6 p.m.__________________
Be a docent for stained glass window tours ______________________
Supervise middle-schoolers on our Prize Wheel___have one, need two _______
Donate items for Silent Auction or Prize Wheel __________________
Donate a gift card for the Prize Wheel
Help clean up Sanford Davis Room 5:30-6:30 __________________
Another idea? __________________________________________
SIGN UP IN THE OFFICE OR SANFORD DAVIS ROOM! OR EMAIL GROWTH@PRINCETONUMC.ORG
help for parking mid-afternoon is available !