Crawford Excursions Archives - Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church

Copley Singers Holiday Concert 12/12, 12/14

by Stacey Hilliard | Nov 14, 2025 | Crawford Excursions

Show #1: Friday | December 12, 2025 | 7:30pm at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Weston

Show #2: Sunday | December 14, 2025 | 3:00pm at Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston

“Established in 2007, The Copley Singers are a semi-professional choral ensemble in New England. They perform at various public and private events, drawing on their collective experience, including many members who have sung at Boston’s Trinity Church. Rooted in a deep love for choral singing and its healing power, the Copley Singers have showcased their talent in venues throughout New England.”

– from their website, copleysingers.org

The group will hold two performances of their 2025 holiday concert: Dec. 12 (7:30pm) at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Weston, or Dec. 14 (3:00pm) at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. Click HERE to visit their website where you can purchase tickets.

Hancock Church Bell Choir Concert 12/14

by Stacey Hilliard | Nov 13, 2025 | Crawford Excursions

When: Sunday | December 14, 2025 | 3:00pm
Where: Hancock Church Clark Hall – 1912 Mass Ave, Lexington

Hancock Church in Lexington invites you to enjoy a Christmas concert by their handball choirs – both their Morning Glory ringers and the more experienced Hancock Carillon. The concert will be on Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 pm. Click HERE to download a flyer that provides more information about the events.

Christmas At Rolling Ridge – Holiday Decorating Showcase 12/14

by Stacey Hilliard | Nov 11, 2025 | Crawford Excursions, Uncategorized

From the Rolling Ridge website: “Step into the magic of the season at Rolling Ridge’s first-ever Holiday Decorating Showcase! This Grand Georgian Manor will be transformed into a festive wonderland, with staff, family, and friends adorning bedrooms, meeting spaces, and the grounds in holiday splendor. Christmas at Rolling Ridge is one sure way to prepare you and your family for the holidays! All ages are welcome to enjoy and explore.”

Join a group of friends from Crawford after church in a festive afternoon taking in the stunning holiday decor at Rolling Ridge (beautiful any time of year) and enjoying seasonal treats.

When: Sunday, December 14, 2:00 – 7:00pm
Where: Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center, 660 Great Pond Road, North Andover, MA
Tickets: $15 each; children (5-12): $5 each; children 4 & under: free. Learn more / purchase tickets HERE

A Boston Christmas: Back Bay Chorale Concert 12/20

by Stacey Hilliard | 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

by Stacey Hilliard | 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

by Stacey Hilliard | 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.