by Stacey Hilliard | Apr 13, 2026 | Crawford Excursions
“The Copley Singers are a semi-professional choral ensemble in New England with whom our own Ben Crocker sings. Rooted in a deep love for choral singing and its healing power, the Copley Singers have showcased their talent in venues throughout New England.” Tickets are now on sale for their spring concert, which will be held at 5pm on Sunday, April 26, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brookline, MA. Click HERE for more information or to purchase tickets.
by Stacey Hilliard | Apr 13, 2026 | Crawford Excursions
On Friday, May 8, our own Jenny Zuk will perform with the Longwood Symphony, an all volunteer orchestra of medical professionals. The orchestra will perform the magnificent Mahler 1st symphony. And James’ group – Cambridge Common Voices – is performing the opening act!
The concert is a benefit for the non-profit, Vinfen.
Friday, May 8, 2026, 8:00 -10:30 PM
New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall
30 Gainsborough Street, Boston
More information and tickets are available on the Longwood Symphony Orchestra’s website, but let Bernadette know if you’re interested in attending… there is a discount available to groups of 10 or more.
by Stacey Hilliard | Apr 13, 2026 | Crawford Excursions
To be performed on Sunday, May 17 by the Concord Chorus in collaboration with Masterworks Chorale and Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra. Soloists include Carley DeFranco, soprano and Dana Whiteside, baritone.
Sunday, May 17, 3:00 PM
Cary Hall, Lexington
See Bernadette for more info and tickets
Brahm’s A German Requiem has been described as majestic, luminous, and even triumphant. Learn more about the work HERE.
Also on the program, the world premiere of “The Nature of Lost Time,” a new work by Jonathan Bailey Holland, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Concord Chorus
Crawford’s own Karen Murphy regularly sings with Masterworks Chorale and will sing with the chorus for this collaborative performance.
Tickets are $79.69 for front balcony or $38.29 for rear balcony. Cary Hall is a small venue. Both seat options are very good. Bernadette will begin collecting money through cash or check on Sunday, April 12. Let Bernadette know if you are interested or if you have any questions or concerns. Cary Hall is fully accessible and rides are available.
Please come it won’t be the same without you!
by Stacey Hilliard | Mar 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
After a couple of snow emergencies and giving up one of our nights to the WHS Interact Club, this we’re back to planning, preparing, and serving dinner at the Dweilling Place this month (Monday, April 27). Please sign up if you’re able to provide pasta with meat sauce, salad, roll, or dessert. (For the meat sauce, you can use this simple recipe or one of your own.)
If you’d like to help, please click the button below to see what we still need, and sign up for whatever you can provide. You’ll find more information on the sign-up sheet… if you still have questions, reach out to Steph Altavilla or Brian Rogers.
by Stacey Hilliard | Feb 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Led by Rev. Dr. Rand Peabody
VIBRANT congregations are attentive to what is required for healthy SYSTEMIC functioning. Every “Body-of-Christ,” we could say, has its underlying “metabolism”!
Yet we tend to bring much more focus to the spiritual and structural aspects of church life than we do to the systemic dimensions that are essential to maintaining such a healthy metabolism.
Rand Peabody will draw on his experience as an Interim Pastor in fifteen UCC churches to present what healthy systemic functioning looks like in congregations such as ours at Crawford. He will also offer examples of “Christian Conflict Management.”
Don’t miss his after-church “Systems-Thinkers Seminar” on Sunday, February 15th. The program will begin approximately fifteen minutes after the end of the service, and aim to finish at noon.
by Stacey Hilliard | Dec 22, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Embracing the joy of this Christmas season: A Video Message from Bishop Bickerton
Bishop Bickerton recorded the personal message linked below (click on the image or use the link below to watch) as a gentle reminder that all of us “keep our candles of hope lit” especially in this season.
The Bishop reminds us that though we may have to look a little harder in this crazy, messed up world we live in today, “to find the awe and wonder of Christmas in 2025, [we must] look to those who truly inspire, bless your joy, and rebuild your faith. These people, mentors in your journey, may be found in almost every corner of your life. They may be pastors, lay persons, friends, family… They may also be a little child in your midst, whose simple innocence can without prompting, reveal a new or renewed awareness of all that is good, right, and holy in this season.” See his video message, HERE.
