Announcements

Worship
WORSHIP AT WILMINGTON

Join us for an uplifting worship experience every Sunday at 10:30 AM with Pastor Peter Hey leading us in meaningful worship and inspiring messages. Come together with our community for a time of worship, fellowship, and connection.

If you're unable to attend in person, you can participate online through our YouTube channel and join us live from wherever you are.

Plus, recorded worship experiences are available anytime on our Services page, so you can watch at your convenience.

We look forward to sharing this special time of inspiration and connection with you!


Alter Flowers
ALTAR FLOWERS

Share special moments and honor loved ones by requesting flowers to enhance our weekly Worship Service.

You can make your request by calling the church office at 978-658-4519 or by emailing your order request to: wilmingtonumcoffice@gmail.com.

Altar flowers are $35.00.


Adult Ministries
ADULT MINISTRIES

Young Adult Bible Study Series(20s & 30s): Join us Tuesdays at 6:30 pm at the Tewksbury UMC (2335 Main St.) for an overview of the teachings of Jesus led by Bonnie Marden and Scott Ogelsby. All are welcome, whether you’re new to Bible study or a seasoned participant.

Burgers and Bible: Thursday evening in August (14, 21, and 28). These will be on the back deck of the parsonage (99 Church Street in Wilmington). Peter will serve Burgers and a beverage; participants are invited to bring a side dish or dessert. We will explore the Social Principle of the United Methodist Church. Read the Social Principles.

Celebration of Civil Servants: The Tewksbury United Methodist Church is hosting a celebration of the many civil servants who enrich our community. On August 16, 1:00-3:30, formal recognitions will be held at 2:30. Affirm those who keep us safe by enforcing our laws, responding to emergencies, and nurturing our children. There will be other fun activities.


Disciple Bible Study
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY

Studying the Bible is essential to becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ. This study is ideal for busy people who want to fit a comprehensive Bible study into their schedule. Classes cover the entire Bible—from Genesis to Revelation.

Groups meet for 24 weeks, broken down into three sessions, with 3-5 chapters of the Bible to read daily. Weekly sessions last 75 minutes. Video hosts provide approximately 5-minute video insights related to the week’s session.

Weekly sessions last 75 minutes. Tuesday evenings 7 -8:30 pm. If the group is agreeable, some sessions may be done remotely. If you have questions, please get in touch with Peter at (603) 568-3997 or Peter.Hey.WUMC@gmail.com.

Session I
Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)
7 pm Tuesday, September 9th - Tuesday, November 18th 2025

Session II

New Testament I
7 pm Tuesday, January 6th - Tuesday, February 3rd

New Testament II

7 pm Tuesday, April 14th - Tuesday, May 26th


Burgers & Bible Study
BURGERS & BIBLE STUDY

Wilmington United Methodist Church
Thursdays: August 21st, and 28th

Join us for an evening of fellowship, food, and faith as we gather for Burgers & Bible Study!
Burgers and beverages will be provided — we invite you to bring a side dish or dessert to share.

This summer, we’ll be diving into the New Social Principles of The United Methodist Church, exploring what they mean for our lives and our community.

Keep an eye out for sign-up sheets in the church and in the weekly email.

We hope to see you there!


Events
LIST OF EVENTS

Sunday, August 17
9:00 am - 10:00 am, Tewksbury Worship Service
10:30 am - 11:30 am, Wilmington Worship Service
10:40 am, Sunday School Rooms 2-4/ 2-5
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Pastor Clement's Worship Sunday

Monday, August 18
4:30 pm, Dwelling Place Soup Kitchen

Tuesday, August 19
10:00 am - 11:00 am, Staff Meeting (Peter's Office)

Wednesday, August 20
5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Adult Movement Fellowship Hall
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, 12 Steps for Life A-A Meetings (Coffee Room 2-7)

Thursday, August 21
11:00 am, Windsor Place Bible Study
6:30 pm, Burgers and Bible Study (at the parsonage)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Community Service Movement with Ellen Grider -Fellowship Hall
6:30 pm, Gamblers Anonymous Group (Coffee Room 2-7)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Bible Study with Pastor Clement, Octagon Room 2-6
7:00 pm, Rachel Circle

Sunday, August 24
Blessing of the Backpacks: Bring your backpacks to church for a special blessing.


Vacation Bible School
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

We share a vacation Bible School with our United Methodist friends at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in North Reading.
August 18 - 22, 2025 (Monday through Friday) from 9:00 am to noon.

To register, please click here.

Vacation Bible School at Aldersgate United Methodist Church of North Reading, MA, will run from August 18 - 22 (Monday through Friday) from 9:00 am to noon. There is no cost to attend this program.


Qualified Charitable Distribution
QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION

Did you know you are taxed three times on your RMD (required minimum distribution) from the IRA?

First, in your regular federal tax, then as a part of the calculation to determine the portion of your social security benefits subject to tax, and finally in your state tax return. You can avoid this triple taxation on the portion withdrawn as a QCD (qualified charitable distribution).

The institution holding your IRA will have all the necessary paperwork to help you make QCDs. This may also keep you from moving into a higher tax bracket. I use QCDs for most of our charitable contributions, including our quarterly church pledge payments, allowing us to contribute more than we could otherwise pay.