What’s Going On

Last Hope K-9 will hold an adoption event at Crawford on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Last Hope K-9 rescues dogs from high-kill shelters and places them with loving foster families who give them the attention and the medical care so many of them need, until they can find their “forever” homes. Visit https://www.lasthopek9.org/ to learn more about the organization and the dogs that are up for adoption. Learn more about the adoption process, here.

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!

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!

Life Line Screening services may be eligible for reimbursement using a Health Savings Account (HSA). To confirm HSA eligibility for a specific Life Line Screening service, you can contact your health insurance provider or the Life Line Screening company directly.

You are invited to join us as we remember Jesus’ last days on earth, from a celebratory Palm Sunday, through His last supper and death on the cross, to His triumphant resurrection on Easter Sunday.  Please join us at any or all of our Holy Week services:

Palm Sunday Parade and Service, April 13, 9:15 and 10:00 a.m.
Gather in front of the church at 9:15am for our annual Palm Sunday parade around the neighborhood, led by a New Orleans style brass band. Bring your friends and family! Rhythm instruments and other noise makers will be available for the kids and the young at heart! We’ll return to the church in plenty of time for our 10:00 service of worship.

Maundy Thursday, April 17, 7:00 p.m.
This year’s Maundy Thursday service on April 17 at 7:00 p.m. will be a musical extravaganza you won’t want to miss.  The story of Jesus’s final hours, from the Last Supper to His passion on the cross, will be told in scripture and song, including a dozen musical pieces–from familiar hymns to beautiful choral anthems. Please join us for this service of music, contemplation, and the sharing of Holy Communion.

Easter Sunrise Service at Sandy’s Island, April 20, 6:30 a.m.
All are invited to join us for our annual sunrise Easter service at Sandy’s Island (behind the Winchester Public Library), followed by a light breakfast in Gifford Hall.

Easter Service at Crawford, April 20, 10:00 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join us for our 10:00 a.m. celebration of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday. You won’t want to miss the music our choir and the Occasional Brass Quintet have planned for us. There will be no coffee hour, but the service will be followed by Easter games and Easter goodies in Gifford Hall for all kids in attendance.

Last Hope K-9 will hold an adoption event at Crawford on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Last Hope K-9 rescues dogs from high-kill shelters and places them with loving foster families who give them love, attention, and the medical attention so many of them need, until they can find their “forever” homes. Visit https://www.lasthopek9.org/ to learn more about the organization and the dogs that are up for adoption. You can also apply to adopt online. Learn more about the adoption process, here.

On the eve of International Trans Day of Visibility, please join your neighbors and friends at a special VIGIL OF LOVE AND SUPPORT for our Trans Community:

Sunday, March 30 at 4:00pm
Woburn United Methodist Church
523 Main St., Woburn.

This event is being hosted by Pastor Bill Hoch of the Woburn United Methodist Church. Additional sponsors include Woburn PRIDE, LexPRIDE, Know Your Neighbor Woburn, WMHS Spectrum Club, Woburn Welcomes, and Mystic Valley NAACP.

Additional Faith Leaders taking part include Rev. Derek White (he/him), North Congregational Church, Rev. Raphaela Mueller (she/her), Montvale Congregational Church, and Rev. Emily Hamilton (she/her), Lutheran Church of the Redeemer

MUSIC to be provided by:
JOHANNA TULLOCH (she/her)
Lead Singer, “Trophy Wives”
ANDREW GIORDANO (he/him)
Singer, Broadway Actor
TODD THIEERAULT (he/him)
Piano Accompanist/Music Director

Hear from guest speakers including Lead Speaker, Dr. AC Goldberg (he/him), Intersex/Transgender Professor, Northeastern University, and Internationally recognized Trans Activist and Thought Leader and others, including:

Lizebeth DeSelm (she/her, they/them)
Chair, Melrose Democratic City Committee:
Former Melrose School Committee Member

Billie Bee (she/her)
Writer, Carographer, and Leader of the
Sleepy Cities Club Trans Support Group

Siobhan Mazor (she/her)
Member of Kahai B’raira
Secular Humanistic Jewish Congregation

Noah Mammino (he/him, they/them)
Spectrum Club, Woburn Memorial High School

The New England Conference of the United Methodist Church has planned an online prayer service for those looking for ways to show solidarity with our immigrant neighbors during this harrowing time.  The service will be held on Thursday, January 30 at 7:00pm via Zoom. We will “pray for our immigrant neighbors, who are particularly vulnerable at this time. Following the prayer service we will share information on the current policy changes initiated by the Trump Administration and how they impact our neighbors and our ministry.” Leaders will also offer some best practices for how to be in ministry with those who are vulnerable, and take questions.

If you’d like to take part, see more details and register on the NEUMC website, HERE: