Announcements

Show your appreciation for our dedicated staff with a thoughtful gift to the Carter Memorial UMC Staff Appreciation Fund and help make their day a little brighter!

Worship with us in-person, or online on YouTube, and Facebook, as well as this site on our Messages page.

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 Messages page to view an example of a recent service

 WORSHIP SERVICES ARE ON NEEDHAM CABLE TV

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.

Channels:

• Comcast: 9
• Verizon: 29
• RCN: 15

Stay up to date with the full schedule here:
Needham Cable Schedule

LIST OF HAPPENINGS

Invitation to the New Testament Study
Tuesdays, until February 25, at 7 pm on zoom And/Or Wednesdays, January 8 - February 26, at 10 am in person: The class will meet on Tuesday nights at 7 pm on zoom or/and Wednesday morning 10 am in person for the month of January and February. In the registration, please let us know which date and time works for you. Cost for the Participant's Book is $15. Please use the Response Sheet or the QR code to register. If you have any questions, please see Pastor Sandra. Carter Book Group in 2025
Carter Book Group on Wednesday, January 29th at 9:30 am: This month, the book we will read and discuss is A Life of Being, Having and Doing Enough by Wayne Muller. Feel free to join us for this gathering or for our future Book Club discussions. If you have any questions or would like to join the mailing list, please contact Lynn Rodman at lynnarodman@gmail.com.

The February Faith Forum
On February 23 at 11:30 am, we will celebrate Black History Month with a special service led by Rev. Charlotte Pridgen-Randolph. Following the service and a brief coffee hour, attendees are invited to engage in a meaningful discussion about the history of the Black Church in the United Methodist Church. While reading the insightful book Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm by John Elford is encouraged, all are welcome to join the conversation, regardless of whether they've read it. There are copies of this book available to check out in the volunteer room. Childcare will be provided to ensure everyone can participate.

Summer 2025 Mission Trip Informational Session
On March 2nd, stay after service and learn more about the upcoming mission trip this summer! We will be returning to United Methodist Economic Ministries in Salem, ME again this summer!

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.

NEW TESTAMENT STUDY

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!

MEETINGS AT OUR CHURCH

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.

GENERIC MINISTRY DRIVE

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.

Please donate current immediate needs: adult-sized jeans, hoodies, sweatpants, and sneakers (especially men's 10-13. Men's NEW briefs and boxers - all sizes. Women's NEW underwear sizes 5, 6, 7. Travel-sized lotion and toothbrushes, belts, backpacks, duffle bags, luggage. The Autumn Wish List: zippered waterproof jackets (especially for men), adult mittens and gloves, men's hats, warm socks (clean, good condition, used OK), and sleeping bags.

Through collective generosity, the Carter Memorial community endeavors to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals facing various challenges.

SUNDAY SCHOOL
Announcing New Sunday School class for grades 3-7.

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.

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
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.

KNITTING @ CARTER UMC

"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

Bread of Life is Carter's meal ministry, offering a meal to any who come. Whether needing food, fellowship, or community and the love of God, Bread of Life welcomed all to a home-cooked meal.

Prior to the pandemic Bread of Life met 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.