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
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.
Friday, November 21
6:00 p.m., Men's Fellowship: We will be meeting at the Biltmore (1205 Chestnut St, Newton). Please RSVP or ask questions by contacting Dick Vietor (rvietor@hbs.edu) or Don Henrich (uechenrich@yahoo.com). Hope to see you there!
6:30 p.m., AA, PM Hall
Saturday, November 22
10:00 a.m., Piano Studio
Sunday, November 23 - Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday
9:00 a.m., Bell Practice
10:00 a.m., Worship
11:00 a.m., Faith Forum
6:30 p.m., Al-Anon, Volunteer Office
Tuesday, November 25
8:00 p.m., AA
Thursday, November 27
Happy Thanksgiving! The office is closed for the holiday.
Friday, November 28
1:00 p.m., Mahjong
6:30 p.m., AA, PM Hall
Saturday, November 29
10:00 a.m., Christmas Church Decorating
Sunday, November 30 - First Sunday of Advent
10:00 a.m., Worship
11:30 a.m., Bell Practice
6:30 p.m., Al-Anon, Volunteer Office
Let's Decorate the Church for Christmas!
Hosted by Carter Memorial United Methodist Church
- When: Saturday, November 29th
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Where: Sanctuary and Church Grounds
Let's get into the holiday spirit together! Join us as we transform our church into a beautiful celebration of Christmas.
What to Expect:
Hanging garlands and wreaths
Trimming the Christmas tree
Decorating the sanctuary with festive cheer
This is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and fun as we prepare our space to celebrate the birth of Christ.
All are welcome! Bring your creativity and a joyful heart.
Trivia Night at the Biltmore Bar & Grille
Hosted by Carter Memorial United Methodist Church
Calling all Carter church family and friends age 21 and over!
Join us for a fun and relaxed evening of fellowship, food, and trivia on:
Monday, December 2
6:30 pm (Trivia starts at 7:00 pm)
Biltmore Bar & Grille, Newton Upper Falls
We'll be taking part in the Biltmore's free weekly trivia night, complete with a fantastic quizmaster and plenty of other fun teams to compete against. If we have enough people, we'll split into a few Carter teams and enjoy some friendly competition!
There's no cost to attend.
Feel free to bring money if you'd like to order a drink (beer or soda) or something to eat while we play.
RSVP by November 23 so we can reserve tables:
Marjie Lane - marjie_l@outlook.com
Sue-Anne Woodward - sueanne.woodward@gmail.com
If your plans change at the last minute and you find you can come, please just join us!
We'd love to see you there.
Holiday Crafting & Fellowship
Hosted by Carter Memorial United Methodist Church
When: Sunday, December 7th
Time: After Worship Service
Where: Carter Memorial United Methodist Church
Join us for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and creativity as we kick off the holiday season with our Christmas Crafts Fair!
What's Happening:
- Create your own festive Christmas crafts
- Enjoy a light lunch
- Spend time with friends and family
Whether you're a crafting pro or just looking to have some holiday fun, there's something for everyone!
We can't wait to see you there! Bring your holiday cheer and crafting spirit.
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.
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.