Announcements
Carter is a diverse community of faith grounded in scripture, experience, tradition, and reason. Sunday services are in our Needham sanctuary at 10:00 am and live-streamed on social media. Our service is a blend of both traditional and contemporary worship styles that we hope you find uplifting, fulfilling, and comfortable! To get a preview of what worshiping with us is like, visit our Sermons page to view an example of a recent service
Catch our services at the following times:
- Wednesday: 3:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
- Friday: 1:00 p.m.
- Comcast: 9
- Verizon: 29
- RCN: 15
Needham Cable Schedule
Join us each Sunday morning for worship in our Needham sanctuary or from home via our live-stream. Our services blend traditional and contemporary elements, offering an uplifting and welcoming experience for all.
Worship with Children
Families are always welcome at Carter. Children (through 7th grade) remain in the sanctuary until the Time for Young Christians, after which they are invited to Sunday School. Children are also welcome to stay with you throughout the entire service if you prefer.
Worship Online
If you're joining us from home, you can watch live or view past services anytime. Visit our Sermons page, or find us on Facebook and YouTube to worship with us online.
Carter is a diverse community of faith grounded in Scripture, tradition, reason, and lived experience. We invite you to join us—whether in the pews or online—and discover the warmth of our community and the spirit of our worship.
Sunday, April 12
2nd Sunday After Easter Sunday
10:00 a.m. Worship
12:00 p.m. Confirmation
12:45 p.m. NCS (Cello and Piano)
4:00 p.m. Girl Scouts
6:30 p.m. Al-Anon
Monday, April 13
7:00 p.m. Mission Team (zoom)
Tuesday, April 14
8:00 p.m. AA
Wednesday, April 15
6:30 p.m. GPS
7:00 p.m. SPRC (Zoom)
Thursday, April 16
7:00 p.m. PS96
7:45 p.m. Choir
Friday, April 17
6:30 p.m. AA, PM Hall
Saturday, April 18
10:00 a.m. Piano Studio
Sunday, April 19
3rd Sunday After Easter Sunday
10:00 a.m. Worship
6:30 p.m. Al-Anon
Friday April 17
"The next men's fellowship time will be at 6 PM on Friday April 17 at the home of Mike Beard. Please RSVP so we have enough food! Please bring your own beverage. RSVP or questions to Don Henrich (uechenrich@yahoo.com) or Dick Vietor (rvietor@hbs.edu). Hope to see you there!"
Missions Sunday Celebration & Recognition April 26
On April 26th the missions committee has an exciting program for the Carter Memorial church community. We will present our $10,000 donation to New England Justice for our Neighbor and listen to Jenna Andelman, the Executive Director of NEJFON, talk about their work. We will also recognize all Christmas Tree pick up volunteers from 2026. We welcome everyone in the Needham community to come and join us and particularly all Needham residents that were 2026 customers of the Christmas Tree pick up. Come and listen to the important work that your donations are supporting this year. You are making a difference in the Greater Boston community. The Missions Committee
Faith Forum Sunday, April 26
Join our session with Rabbi Jay Perlman of our neighbor, Temple Beth Shalom. Rabbi Perlman will lead our discussion about Anti-Semitism, what is it and how we can best interact with our Jewish neighbors. This forum was scheduled originally for January, but was snowed out. We are lucky to be able to find this new time with the Rabbi. Be part of the discussion on Sunday, April 26th at 11:30, right after worship. This discussion will be helpful for all from teens on up. Child care will be provided.
Join Us for the Walk to End Homelessness – Sunday, May 3
This year the Mission team will again have a team of walkers raising money for Family Promise MetroWest's Walk to End Homelessness on Sunday May 3 after our worship service. FPMW has four programs which provide a continuum of support to families in varying stages of housing instability, from shelter services to transitional support to preventing the loss of a family's home or a family's entry into shelter. Please join us in walking by registering or by donating to the Carter team or individual team members using the QR code. We encourage you to be part of the solution for homelessness!
Trivia Night Tuesday, May 5, 6:30pm
Calling all Carter church family ages 21 and over! You're invited to a night of fellowship and trivia at the Biltmore Bar & Grille in Newton Upper Falls, trivia starts at 7 pm. We'll be part in their free weekly trivia night, complete with a fantastic quizmaster and plenty of other fun teams against which we'll compete. We can split into a few teams if we have enough CUMC folks attending. In December one of our team was the winning team! No cost to attend, feel free to bring money for a beer or soda and something to eat! RSVP to Marjie Lane at marjie_l@outlook.com or you can scan the QR code to register by May 1 so we can reserve tables. If plans change that day and you can make it, please feel free to join us!
Carter Book Group has 3 selections for 2026
The Carter Book Group will be reading these books this year
- May 26: A Gospel of Hope by Walter Brueggemann
- October 28: Rough Sleepers by Dr. Jim O'Connell.
There are a few copies of each book available to borrow from the Volunteer Room. We hope you can join us for our discussions at 9:30 in the Parlor. Please reach our to Lynn Rodman if you have any questions.
Carter Memorial United Methodist Church is pleased to offer two $1,000 Community Service Scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to continue their education at a college, university, accredited trade school, or alternative educational program.
Applicants must reside in Needham, Wellesley, Dedham, Dover, Norwood, Westwood, or Newton. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and a desire to serve others.
These scholarships are funded through proceeds from the annual Carter Church Pumpkin Patch, as a way of thanking the community for its continued support.
View the Scholarship Application Form (PDF)
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Completed applications must be submitted to the church office no later than noon on Thursday, May 14 and must include all required supporting documents.
Applicants will be notified of the committee's decision by Saturday, June 6.
For more information, contact the church office via our secure contact form.
— Carter Memorial UMC Missions & Service Team
At Carter Memorial United Methodist Church, the Generic Ministry Drive is underway, inviting members and attendees to contribute essential items to support those in need.
A dedicated bin stationed in the narthex awaits donations.
Help Our Folks Stay dry and warm this season!
We are collecting high-need items in adult sizes, all in clean, usable condition, to help keep our neighbors warm and protected this season. Items needed include sweatpants, hoodies (no zippers), zippered waterproof winter coats, jeans (sizes 36 and smaller), belts, suitcases with working zippers and wheels, backpacks, and sleeping bags. A collection bin is located in the narthex for your donations. Thank you for your generosity and support.
Through collective generosity, the Carter Memorial community endeavors to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals facing various challenges.
We are offering a separate Sunday School class for older children. Meeting in PM Hall, we plan to offer more challenging and fun activities around the week's Bible lesson. We also need more teachers to staff this to keep up with our increasing number of children (Hooray!). Please see Tim or a member of the Children's Ministry Team. You can also sign up online to help.
Join us for Sunday School at 11:45 am
Our youth program at Carter offers a nurturing environment for kids in 6th through 12th grades to grow together in their faith and commitment to Christ. Weekly youth Sunday school offers a space for middle and high school students to engage Scripture, ask questions, share experiences, work through problems, and foster a personal, relevant faith.
Youth Group
In addition to weekly Sunday school, our youth have several opportunities to connect. One of the core tenets of our youth development approach is getting youth engaged in mission and outreach as a way to better understand and engage with the world around them.
"The yarn forms the stitches, the knitting forges the friendships, the craft links the generations."
The Knitting Group gathers on the first and third Tuesday mornings of each month from 10:00 am until Noon in the Volunteer Office.
Join in the fellowship and fun. All are welcome!
Questions? Call Cindy Vietor at 781-235-2090.
Bread of Life is Carter's meal ministry, offering a meal to any who comes. Whether needing food, fellowship, or community and the love of God, Bread of Life welcomed all to a home-cooked meal.
Before the pandemic, Bread of Life met on the first and third Tuesday evenings with a fellowship time, music, and service with a smile. Volunteers set up, cooked, served, and cleaned up each meal, including Carter members, community friends, and teens learning about community service. Costs were paid through free-will donations and Mission funds.
We are currently working to bring our kitchen up to the new requirements of Needham Public Health. When that work is done, we hope to restart the ministry.
If you would like to help with Bread of Life, please contact Beth Henrich at brhenrich@yahoo.com to volunteer. We will keep you all up to date on our progress and plans.