by Stacey Hilliard | Nov 11, 2025 | Crawford Excursions, Uncategorized
From the Rolling Ridge website: “Step into the magic of the season at Rolling Ridge’s first-ever Holiday Decorating Showcase! This Grand Georgian Manor will be transformed into a festive wonderland, with staff, family, and friends adorning bedrooms, meeting spaces, and the grounds in holiday splendor. Christmas at Rolling Ridge is one sure way to prepare you and your family for the holidays! All ages are welcome to enjoy and explore.”
Join a group of friends from Crawford after church in a festive afternoon taking in the stunning holiday decor at Rolling Ridge (beautiful any time of year) and enjoying seasonal treats.
When: Sunday, December 14, 2:00 – 7:00pm
Where: Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center, 660 Great Pond Road, North Andover, MA
Tickets: $15 each; children (5-12): $5 each; children 4 & under: free. Learn more / purchase tickets HERE
by Stacey Hilliard | Nov 11, 2025 | Archived
WHEN: November 7 and 21, 1:30-3:00pm
WHAT: Readings and creative prayer activities will be centered around discernment. We will look at the circumstances of our lives and ask these questions: Where have I been? Where am I going? What are my choices? Who am I? Who do I say that God is?
WHERE: Ring the bell at the church office door at First Church Stoneham, 1 Church Street, facing the common; go down ½ flight to the Parlor
QUESTIONS / RSVP: Sandra at sandy.laperche@gmail.com or Bernadette
by Stacey Hilliard | Nov 9, 2025 | Sermons
The Old and New Testament alike talk a lot about sheep—not surprising given their role in everyday life for thousands of years in the region. That near-universal experience with literal sheep led to sheep and the shepherds who care for them also becoming metaphors for peoples and their leaders. The prophets used those metaphors as did Jesus.
– Pastor Anne
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by Stacey Hilliard | Nov 8, 2025 | Crawford Excursions
From the Chorale’s website: “A Boston Christmas brings warmth, reflection, and a spirit of togetherness to the heart of the season. In the soaring sanctuary of Old South Church, the Chorale joins organ, brass, and percussion for an evening of festive music and communal song. This year’s program features Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols alongside beloved carols sung together by choir and audience alike. A joyful tradition for families and music lovers across Greater Boston!”
When: Saturday, December 20, at 4:00pm
Where: Old South Church, 645 Boylston Street, Boston
Tickets: We will be sitting in the dress circle. Tickets are $61.57 with our “Friends and Family” discount.
Let Bernadette know if you’re interested.
by Stacey Hilliard | Nov 7, 2025 | Crawford Excursions
When: Friday | December 19, 2025 | 8:00pm
Saturday | December 20, 2025 | 3:00pm
Where: Cary Hall, Lexington
Enjoy the Masterworks Chorale at their 63rd Messiah Sing this December 19 and/or 20. A “Messiah Sing” is a popular holiday tradition that invites amateur singers s to participate. The chorale’s is longest running Messiah Sing in the country, and we’re fortunate to have it in our own backyard, at Carey Hall in Lexington.Visit the Chorale’s website HERE for more information and to download a free score in preparation for singing along with the Chorale! No tickets required, but a donation of $15 per person is suggested.
