by Stacey Hilliard | Nov 30, 2023 | News
This December Crawford is again collecting hats and gloves for the homeless. Donations may be brought to church on Sunday and left in the box outside of the parlor or can be left in the bin on our front steps, along with any donations of food for the Woburn Council of Social Concern. Hat and glove donations will be delivered to those in need in early January. This is our 10th year collecting winter wear for the homeless in Boston and we thank you in advance for your donations! If you have any questions, please reach out using our contact form.
by Stacey Hilliard | Oct 27, 2023 | News
Crawford is collecting extra or unwanted, unopened Halloween candy for “Treats for Troops.” If you have leftover candy following Halloween, bring it to Crawford and leave it in the bin marked “Treats for Troops” on the front steps. We will collect thru Sunday, November 12, before delivering it all to a nearby distribution site.
by Stacey Hilliard | Oct 27, 2023 | News
Our annual Holiday Faire is coming up soon! The members of Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church are hard at work preparing for this year’s Holiday Faire, to be held Saturday, November 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Our home-made apple pies fill our freezer. Our crafters have been knitting, crocheting, and sewing handmade treasures to sell all year. Our bakers and soup makers are getting ready to fill our baked goods table and snack bar, so you’ll have plenty of tasty options if you get hungry while shopping. Our White Elephant and Book Sale tables will soon be groaning with treasures. Plus the jewelry table and Christmas Room! See you on the 11th!
by Stacey Hilliard | Oct 16, 2023 | News
This October 28th, Crawford will present a monstrously fun concert. The all-new
Sindy Skinless and the Decomposers (an animatronic skeleton quartet) will perform “live” in concert from 7 to 8pm. Young and old will enjoy their parodies of popular tunes as well as new songs for this season presented for the first time!
WHEN
Saturday, October 28, 7:00-8:00pm.
WHERE
Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church
34 Dix Street, Winchester, MA
This concert is being offered free of charge (donations welcome). No registration required. Refreshments will be available.
by Stacey Hilliard | Aug 29, 2023 | News
On Monday, October 30, Life Line Screening will return to Crawford to hold another screening clinic. Life Line Screening offers a simple, convenient way to help anyone learn their risk for cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions. These painless screenings go beyond a regular checkup to identify dangerous plaque buildup or blockage, a major risk factor for stroke and heart disease. For more information, download this flyer describing the 5 screenings offered:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Atrial Fibruillation
- Osteoperosis Risk
Life Line Screening will be on site on Monday, October 30th in Gifford Hall to conduct these valuable screenings. Schedule your appointment ASAP because this service is open to the general public and appointments are limited. To schedule, call 1-800-690-0323, or visit LLSA.SOCIAL/HS today!
by Stacey Hilliard | Aug 10, 2023 | News
Late last year, Crawford’s church council voted in favor of signing on as supporters of a bill put forth by ProjectBread, that would make free school meals permanent. In doing so, we became part of the Feed Kids Coalition. Earlier this week (August 9, 2023), we received word that Governor Healey has signed the FY24 state budget, including the funds required to make “School Meals for All” permanent! Read more, here.
