On this Epiphany Sunday, we remember the star that guided the Wise Men to Bethlehem as well as the other biblical signs that pointed to Jesus’ nature and mission. Join us in looking forward to the full year ahead, when we will be exploring the metaphorical stars that guide our lives and faith.
– Pastor Anne
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We are happy to partner with Winchester Girl Scout Troop 77025 by serving as a collection site for their service project collecting new and gently used clothing (all sizes, all seasons, all types) for Cradles to Crayons! Cradles to Crayons is a non-profit organization that aims to eliminate children’s clothing insecurity — the lack of access to appropriate, affordable, and adequate clothing. By the end of their fiscal year in late March, they are on track to distribute 400,000 packages to kids across the Commonwealth living in families at/below 200% of the federal poverty level ($62,400 for a family of 4). Donation bins are outside of the church’s front doors. Please put your donations in the bins outside, where they will be collected regularly by the scout leaders. Do not leave them in the lobby outside of Gifford Hall. Drop offs will be accepted through Jan 26.
When:
Through January 26
Where:
Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church
34 Dix Street, Winchester, MA
What:
New or gently used clothing, winter coats, and shoes
New PJs, socks, and underwear
We have just a few characters in the nativity scene left. Mary and Joseph are our focus for this Sunday, with the baby Jesus coming on Christmas Eve. What might God have been looking for in searching for the couple who would become Jesus’ parents? Watch and listen to see what you think.
– Pastor Anne
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We will celebrate with a service of lessons and carols at 5:00 p.m. and again at 9:00 p.m. Both services will feature a retelling of the age-old Christmas story, singing beloved carols, and special music by Occasional Brass and Strings.
And, as is tradition here at Crawford, we invite you to join us in a Christmas Carol Sing-along from 6:30 to 7:00pm in front of our church, led by our Chancel Choir member, Kate Frisoli, and accompanied by members of the Occasional Brass. Caroling is outdoors so do dress for the weather!
Throughout Advent, we have spent time talking about the characters found in a typical nativity scene and offering blessings over a different categoy (the beasts, the angels, the shepherds, etc.) each week. We invite you to bring the baby Jesus figure from your home nativity with you to either Christmas Eve service for a special blessing.
As we continue our journey through the characters in typical nativity scenes, this week we put together two groups that weren’t at the manger even in the same year, let alone the same night: The shepherds and the kings. But looking at them together tells us something that is harder to see when looking at them separately. I am joined by Sal Caraviello for a conversation about the impact of these figures on the Christmas story and on our faith.
– Pastor Anne
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