Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 5

Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 5

by | Jun 17, 2025 | News

Please join us for our annual Blessing of the Animals, outdoors, under the tent in front of our church at 34 Dix Street, Winchester, MA, on Sunday, October 5, at 10am. We will celebrate communion*, have animal-themed music and have individual blessings for every pet who comes. We will give thanks for our animal companions, honor animals that serve in public safety and wellness, and celebrate those who have taken on the difficult work of animal rescue, shelter, and care. All are welcome (people and animals), so please join us and bring your critters, big or small. “If you can control it, you can bring it.” (Along those lines, please read these tips for keeping the peace among our blessed pets at the service.)

*In the Methodist Church, we practice an open table. You do not have to be a member of this church or any church to join us in Holy Communion. Where Christ is the host, all are welcome.

Save on Life Line Screening

Save on Life Line Screening

by | Jun 16, 2025 | News

Crawford will host another Life Line Screening event on Monday, November 3. Life Line Screening is the premier provider of stroke and cardiovascular disease risk screenings since 1993. Life Line Screening is extending a discounted offer to all members which will identify your risk level for the following diseases:

  1. Carotid Artery Disease
  2. Peripheral Arterial Disease
  3. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  4. Atrial Fibrillation

Click HERE for more information and/or to register online. Or call 800-324-9458 to schedule your appointment – mention code HABC001 for discounted package price. A simple screening can be worth a lifetime.

Crawford’s 2025 Holiday Faire

Crawford’s 2025 Holiday Faire

by | Jun 16, 2025 | News

On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, the Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church, 34 Dix St., will hold its annual Holiday Faire, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come for Crawford’s Famous Apple Pies and Fabulous Cookie Bar; the Christmas Room with a splendid array of lovely holiday decorations and other exciting items not found in local stores; beautifully handcrafted goods and gift baskets; delightful and unique gift ideas for everyone; fun vintage jewelry; scrumptious baked goods; delicious breakfasts and lunches at the Snack Bar, and White Elephants with books, toys & holiday items. Proceeds will benefit various church efforts.

Enter through the door at the rear of the church (accessible from our main parking lot) or the side entrance accessed through our small handicapped parking lot on the Dix Street side of the building.

For more information, contact the church at office@crawfordumc.org or 781-729-5056.

Reconciling Churches: Meeting the Moment with Next Level Leadership

Reconciling Churches: Meeting the Moment with Next Level Leadership

by | Jun 11, 2025 | Uncategorized

We’ve been invited to join this important meeting arranged by the Reconciling Ministries Network.

We’ve been invited to an RMN webinar designed for leaders and members of  Reconciling Churches like Crawford! This will be a chance for us to:

  • Share the challenges in our setting and learn about resources that might be helpful.
  • Explore how we can partner to meet the moment with next-level leadership.
  • Hear about RMN’s big staff changes, current challenges, and key focuses.

Meeting the Moment with Next Level Leadership, a one hour webinar, was offered several time during the month of June, and will be repeated  three more times this summer. Click on the date of your choice below to register!