| We have programs “from womb to
tomb” all during the year. I teach pre-baptismal classes for parents
wishing to present children for baptism and for adults wishing to join
the church. Christian education is important to us so we have Sunday
school for 3 year olds through adults (with choices!) We provide
child
care during Sunday school and worship for little ones and we have a
special family room for families who wish to worship with small children.
Elementary children are urged to worship in our child-friendly church.
There is a special time for them in worship every Sunday. We have
an active youth program for 6-12th graders. Youth confirmation classes
occur periodically Our Senior ministries provide social and spiritual
activities for those over 65. We celebrate Holy Communion
monthly and at festival times. We follow the Christian year with
major festival services at Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost.
Whatever your theological persuasion, you would find a spiritual friend
here who would “talk your language.” Come tell us your needs and we will
assist in meeting them.
The Congregation...
Although there were Methodists in Needham by 1792, our congregation
was created by Methodist knitters who emigrated from England in the 1850’s.
The congregation was chartered in April, 1867. The first building
was built in 1876 on our present site. Two more additions and major
renovations have resulted in a large building with a sanctuary that seats
400 and many classrooms. We presently host the Carter Nursery School
and the Carter Center for Children, a day-care center. Our building
is also a community center for many activities – men’s choirs, two AA groups,
a square dance group, guiding dogs group, groups from Needham High School,
Boy Scouts, etc. Hundreds of persons are in our building daily year
round!
One of the blessings of our church is the entryway “Door of Discipleship”.
Etched on the door are the symbols of Jesus’ Disciples. We are reminded
as we enter that we are invited by Christ to follow him and as we leave
that we go out into the world as the representatives of Christ.
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