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 

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Christmas Tree Pickup ministry! With the help of our generous community, this season was a wonderful success.

Now in its 28^th season, this annual ministry continues to support local missions by benefiting immigrant assistance and hunger relief efforts throughout New England.

If you were unable to participate this year but would still like to support this meaningful ministry, contributions are always welcome and deeply appreciated.

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.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY CELEBRATION

Needham's Celebration & Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Date: Monday, January 19, 2025
Time: 9:30 A.M., Refreshments, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Program
Location: Needham High School Auditorium

The feature program entitled "We the People". A collaborative performance of music, song, dance, spoken word, and large scale puppetry between Needham Public School students and the OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center.

Come together with the community for an inspiring celebration of justice, equality, and love.

YOUTH GAME NIGHT

Youth Game Night at Carter Memorial United Methodist Church

All youth in grades 6 through 12 are invited to join us for a fun and relaxed Youth Game Night filled with games, laughter, and pizza!

We’ll gather in the youth room on January 25, starting at 6:30 PM and wrapping up at 8:00 PM. It’s a great opportunity to hang out, enjoy friendly competition, and spend time together in a welcoming environment.

Friends are always welcome — feel free to bring someone along!

If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie at dcym@carterumc.org

We hope to see you there!

MIDWINTER MUSIC FEST

Carter Memorial United Methodist Church invites you to join us for our 4th Annual Music Celebration!

Come and hear music from members of our connexion.

When: Saturday, February 7th
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: St. John Korean UMC
2600 Massachusetts Ave Lexington, MA 02421

Highlights:

The Chancel Choir will sing Just a Little Talk with Jesus and Fill Your Jar at the Well.

This fun event will be hosted by St John Korean United Methodist Church,

Don't miss this inspiring day of music and fellowship!

SOUPER BOWL COMPETITION

Join us for a fun and flavorful fellowship event at Carter Memorial United Methodist Church as we gather for our annual Souper Bowl Competition!

Saturday, February 8 | 11:30 AM

Competitors are invited to bring their favorite soup, stew, or chili in a crock pot, ready to serve and share. Not cooking? No problem! Everyone is welcome to come taste the entries, enjoy the fellowship, and vote for their favorite recipe.

The winning chef will receive an award — and, of course, bragging rights for the year!

Come hungry, bring a friend, and enjoy good food, friendly competition, and community together. We hope to see you there!

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.