Announcements

Carter Memorial UMC Christmas Tree Pickup Town of Needham Only - Saturdays Jan 4th, 11th and 18th

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

Thursday, November 21, 2024
7:00 p.m. PS96
7:45 p.m. Choir

Friday, November 22, 2024
1:00 p.m. Mahjong
6:30 p.m. AA, PM Hall

Saturday, November 23, 2024
10:00 a.m. Bishop In District Event

Sunday, November 24, 2024
Christ The King/Youth Sunday
10:00 a.m. In Person and Live Streaming Worship, Sanctuary
11:30 a.m. Faith Forum
6:30 p.m. Al-Anon, Volunteer Office

Advent Study
The Redemption of Scrooge. November 25, December 2, 9, and 16.
Mondays at 7 pm, Is redemption possible for Ebenezer Scrooge? Pastor and author Matt Rawle believes so as he discovers the teachings of Jesus in the words of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. Rawle dives deep into the dark, sad, greedy world of Scrooge and discovers a man in dire need of a second chance. Along with Scrooge, we meet the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future and in the process learn about living with and for others in a world blessed by Jesus. Rediscover and reinvigorate your Christian faith this Advent and Christmas season and look at this familiar classic through the lens of faith.
Sign up online: https://forms.gle/15MdoD5ZshLv6ep47 or email us.

Commonwealth East District Day
November 23 at Carter Memorial UMC. We will be hosting this event. The clergy will meet with the bishop from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. There will be a lunch with the bishop for both clergy and laity from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. The laity will meet with the bishop after this from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. If you are able to help with the luncheon, please let Linda Ashbaugh know.

Faith Forum
November 24 at 11:30 a.m. after worship: We are at an exciting phase of Visioning for Carter UMC. Join us on Nov. 24th after worship as we craft your ideas into our vision for Carter in the future. Based on work with our consultant, Bonnie Marden, and brainstorming from both our congregation and church council, we will be looking ahead and shaping a new vision statement. Everyone's voice and ideas are important. Please plan to stay and participate in the forum on Nov. 24th. Child care will be available.

Christmas Church Decorating
Join us on Tuesday, November 26th at 10 am in decorating the sanctuary and around the church for Christmas.

Christmas Crafts Fair
Sunday, December 1st after worship stay and join us for fun, fellowship, and the opportunity to create some Christmas crafts. A light lunch will be provided.

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.

CARTER BOOK GROUP

Would you enjoy discussing some great spiritual books with friends? We'd love to have you join us! In 2024 we will meet three more times and have selected these books:

November: The In-between (Hadley Vlahos)

All books are available at local libraries. Feel free to join us for one or more of the discussions. If you have any questions or would like to join the mailing list, please contact Lynn Rodman at lynnarodman@gmail.com.

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.