Stephen was not one of Jesus’ first twelve disciples but, he was the first Christian martyr. What did Stephen do that made people mad enough to have him stoned to death?
– Pastor Anne
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Journalist, activist, and pastor Liz Walker joins us to discuss her new book, No One Left Alone: A Story of How Community Helps Us Heal. During our sermon time on Sunday, October 26, Pastor Anne will interview Rev. Walker about her new book, “No One Left Alone,” and the program she launched at her home church (Roxbury Presbyterian), “Can We Talk Program for Community Healing.” After the service, Rev. Walker will join us at coffee hour, where she’ll share in our fellowship and answer questions. Copies of her book will be available for purchase that morning – the proceeds of which will support “Can We Talk.”
This Sunday service (like every Sunday service at Crawford) is open to anyone and we hope you’ll invite friends, family and neighbors to join us. You can download a flyer to send to them HERE.
On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, 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 the white elephant sale including books, housewares, toys, the holiday room, and much more! Proceeds will benefit various church efforts. For more information, contact the church at 781-729-5056.
This week we walk with Jacob out of the ford of the Jabbok River as he comes face to face with his brother and his army. The story has always reminded me of one of Jesus’ most famous parables. Watch or read and see if you agree.
– Pastor Anne
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As we continue to follow the story of Jacob, this week we’ll find him at a fork in the road—or, more accurately, a ford in the river. Danger lies both behind and before him and he spends a night stuck there, in the ford of the Jabbok River (pictured here). He is blocked from turning back and in front of him is an army of 400 men with a score to settle. What does he do? Why should you care?
– Pastor Anne
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