Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 5

Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 5

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

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

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.

PrideFEST 2025: Thurs. June 12

PrideFEST 2025: Thurs. June 12

NEW DATE!!! Winchester PrideFest ’25 has been rescheduled from Tuesday, June 10 to Thursday, June 12. Join us from 4:30 to 6:30pm on the town common. Event organizers encourage everyone to join them for arts & crafts, live entertainment, opportunities for education and advocacy, and more! This is a free event, for families and children of all ages.  For more information, visit https://nfsj.org/events/pridefest-2025/. it looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day on Thursday to celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ friends, family and neighbors!

Porchfest: Saturday, June 14

Porchfest: Saturday, June 14

Join us this Saturday, June 14, for Winchester Porchfest!  Crawford Memorial UMC is happy to be one of many venues around town, hosting musical groups during this fun, family-friendly tradition in Winchester. Bring a lawn chair or grab a seat at one of our picnic tables and join us under the tent for performances by

  • Our neighbor, acoustic singer-songwriter Randall Kromm at 1:30
  • Darlene Wigton performing “popular songs of olden times” at 3:00, and
  • The Parish Jazz Band performing selections from the Great American Songbook at 4:30.

Porchfest Organizers have set a rain date of Sunday June 15. In the event of inclement weather, check the Porchfest website (https://porchfest.win/) for information

Dress For Success

Dress For Success

Dress for Success was a huge success!  Thank you for your response to our request for gently used, nearly-new professional attire for  Dress for Success® Worldwide.  The folks from GoodWill picked up your donations this week – two overflowing bins and an equally crowded hanging clothes rack. We appreciate your generosity, as will the individuals who receive these clothes as they seek employment and better lives!