Announcements

Worship with us in-person, or online on YouTube, Facebook, as well as on this site on our Sermons 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 Sermons page to view an example of a recent service

Carter Memorial UMC Christmas Tree Pickup

Now in its 28th season, this annual ministry helps support local missions right here in our community.
Remember how much work it was last year to dump your Christmas tree!
Carter Memorial United Methodist Church volunteers will be driving a truck through your Needham neighborhood on January 3, January 10, and January 17. These volunteers will pick up your tree and take it to the dump.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Christmas Eve Service
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.

Carter Memorial United Methodist Church invites you to join us for a Christmas Eve Service on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Come celebrate the joy and wonder of Christ's birth through worship, music, scripture, and reflection. This meaningful service offers a peaceful and hope-filled way to prepare our hearts for Christmas Day.

All are welcome to join us as we gather in the light of God's love on this holy night.

HYMN SING SUNDAY

Hymn Sing Sunday at Carter Memorial United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 28

Join us for a special morning of worship as we sing your favorite Christmas hymns!

We’re gathering your hymn requests, and the top 10 favorites will be featured during the service.
Let us know the songs that mean the most to you — we would love to include them.

You can share your hymn choices using the insert in the bulletin, by letting Pastor Sandra know, or by calling the church office at 784-444-2460.

Come lift your voice and celebrate the joy of the Christmas season together!

WATCH OUR WORSHIP SERVICES 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

LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP

Sundays at 10:00 a.m. - In-Person & Live-Streaming
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.

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.

We are collecting essential items to support those in need.
Requested donations include toiletries (deodorant, shaving cream, conditioner, lotion, tissue packs), women's clothing (bras size 36, underwear, hoodies L/XL, shorts, sneakers, sandals, new white crew socks, belts), men's clothing (new underwear M, t-shirts S/M, jeans size < 37, sweatpants L-XXL, hoodies all sizes, belts), and other items (rolling suitcases, adult sleeping bags, backpacks, tote bags). Please donate clean items with no holes or stains. There is a bin in the narthex for these items.

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

Announcing a 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.

BREAD OF LIFE

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.