Please support our 2024 Christmas Gifts for DCF Children!
This year we are again sponsoring gifts as part of the DCF Wonderfund program. Wonderfund is an annual gift drive to help provide gifts to more than 50,000 Massachusetts children engaged with the MA Department of Children and Families. This year Carter is sponsoring 30 children from the Dorchester office. Stay tuned for more details on how you can sign up and the deadline for gifts. Details should be available closer to Thanksgiving. If you have any questions please contact Lynn Rodman.
Monday, December 16, 2024
7:00 p.m. Advent Study
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
10:00 a.m. Knitting Group
7:00 p.m. Charge Conference (see details below)
8:00 p.m. AA, Volunteer office
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
6:30 p.m. Great Plains Square
Thursday, December 19, 2024
7:00 p.m. PS96
7:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Friday, December 20, 2024
6:30 p.m. AA, PM Hall
Saturday, December 21, 2024
9:00 a.m. Eagle Scout Ceremony
10:00 a.m. Christmas Pageant Rehearsal
Sunday, December 22, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Advent
10:00 a.m. In Person and Live Streaming Worship, Sanctuary
Christmas Children and Youth Pageant (see details below)
6:30 p.m. Al-Anon, Volunteer Office
Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve
Service begins at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary (see details below).
We're continually planning meaningful gatherings and activities for our community. Please remember to check back regularly to stay informed about these events and join in the wonderful experiences we have in store for you.
🗓️ Join Us for Our Upcoming Meetings!
At Carter Memorial United Methodist Church, we are a community of faith, hope, and love. Whether you're looking for spiritual growth, fellowship, or opportunities to serve, we invite you to join us at our regular meetings.
Tuesday, December 17
Charge Conference: This meeting starts at 7 pm, all are invited to our annual Charge/Church Conference. This is an in person meeting with our District Superintendent.
Saturday, Janary 18
Men's Fellowship: The next men's fellowship time will be at 6 PM.
As a follow-up from our last meeting, we will be discussing the Biblical concept of Idolatry. We will be meeting at the home of Mike Beard. Sandwiches will be served. Please bring your own beverage and, if your would like, one to share. Please RSVP to Don Henrich (uechenrich@yahoo.com) or Dick Vietor (rvietor@hbs.edu). Hope to see you there!
🎄 The Redemption of Scrooge 🎩
📅 Dates: December 16
🕖 Time: Mondays at 7 PM
Is redemption possible for Ebenezer Scrooge? 🤔
Pastor and author Matt Rawle believes so!
Join us as we explore the teachings of Jesus through the timeless Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. 🌟 Together, we'll journey into the dark, sad, and greedy world of Scrooge to discover a man in need of a second chance.
🌟 What You'll Experience:
Sign Up Today:
📱 Online: https://forms.gle/15MdoD5ZshLv6ep47
✉️ To register contact us via our secure Contact Form.
Let's reinvigorate our Christian faith together this holiday season! 🎁
🎄 Carter Memorial United Methodist Church Presents 🎄
✨ Christmas Children and Youth Pageant ✨
Come and experience the joy, laughter, and love of the Christmas season as our children and youth present a beautiful pageant filled with music, drama, and the true meaning of Christmas.
🎶 Songs and performances that will warm your heart
🌟 A special moment to reflect on the gift of Christ's birth
👨👩👧👦 Perfect for the whole family!
📅 Sunday, December 22nd
⏰ 10:00 AM
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for this joyful celebration! Let's come together and celebrate the Christmas spirit in a meaningful and unforgettable way.
We can't wait to see you there! 🎅🎁
✨ Christmas Eve Service at Carter Memorial United Methodist Church ✨
Join us as we gather to celebrate the birth of Christ in a beautiful and peaceful service filled with light, music, and reflection.
🕯️ Candlelight Service to honor the true spirit of Christmas
🎶 Special Music to inspire and uplift your heart
🙏 A time of quiet reflection and prayer
📅 Tuesday, December 24th
⏰ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🎄 Bring your family and friends to this special night of worship and joy. Let's celebrate the wonder of Christmas together!
We look forward to sharing this holy night with you! 🌟
📖 Invitation to the New Testament Study 📖
Carter Memorial United Methodist Church
🗓️ Dates and Times:
Tuesdays: January 7 - February 25, 7:00 PM on Zoom
Wednesdays: January 8 - February 26, 10:00 AM in person
✨ Join us for a thoughtful and enriching study of the New Testament!
Participants can choose to attend either the Tuesday evening Zoom class, the Wednesday morning in-person class, or both.
💲 Cost:
The cost for the Participant's Book is $15.
📋 How to Register:
Use the Response Sheet or the QR Code provided.
In your registration, please let us know which date and time works best for you.
❓ Questions? If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Sandra.
🙏 Dive deeper into the Word of God this winter - we can't wait to grow in faith with you!
🍪 It's Cookie Time for Your College Student! 🍪
Carter Memorial United Methodist Church
📍 Address: 800 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA
📞 Phone: 781.444.2460
✉️ Email: bbbeard66@yahoo.com
The Anna Howard Shaw Circle will be continuing the February tradition of providing boxes of goodies to college students - a mission that brings smiles to all! 🎁💕
🔑 We Need Your Help!
The first step is to collect the addresses of each college student.
📅 Please submit addresses by January 5.
📞 How to Submit Addresses:
Call the Church Office at 781.444.2460. Or email the information to David at the Church Office or Barbara Beard at bbbeard66@yahoo.com. Your support is crucial to making this tradition a success! Let's come together to spread joy and support our college students with a sweet reminder of home.