Creative Contemplation for Women

Creative Contemplation for Women

by | 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

Where Are the Shepherds?

Where Are the Shepherds?

by | 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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A Boston Christmas: Back Bay Chorale Concert 12/20

A Boston Christmas: Back Bay Chorale Concert 12/20

by | 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.

Messiah Sing Along 12/19, 12/20

Messiah Sing Along 12/19, 12/20

by | 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.

Songs of Hope and Advent Study

Songs of Hope and Advent Study

by | Nov 5, 2025 | Crawford Excursions

Songs of Hope and Light –  Christmas Concert and Carols for All Ages, Sunday December 21 at 2pm.  Tewksbury United Methodist Church, 2335 Main St., Tewksbury MA featuring traditional and contemporary musical selections for the season. We will enjoy organ music, voice and bell choirs, and caroling. Join us, bring a friend, be blessed by powerful musical messages. Bring a food donation for local food pantries serving our Communities. Sing with us as we prepare for the Light of Christ to be born again in our world! Please let us know if your church will send folks to join us. We would love to fill the church as we celebrate together. This is a combined project by Tewksbury UMC, Wilmington UMC, Woburn UMC and Aldersgate UMC in North Reading. All are welcome.

Also, Pastor Pat Odour (Weston UMC), Reverend Alecia Reeves-Freeman (Fisk Memorial UMC, Natick), and Rev. Bill Hoch (Woburn UMC) invite you to join their Advent Bible Study on Zoom each Sunday evening of Advent from 7:00-8:00 (November 23-December 14). They are using the book “A Thrill of Hope” from Foundry Publishing. The study focuses on readings from The Gospel of Luke and the theme of Hope. You can join them for every Sunday or just a few. You do not need to read the book to join the conversation. To get the Zoom link, contact Rev. Bill Hoch – bill[dot]hoch[at]hotmail[dot]com.