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 (7, 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.
Session: September 9 – November 18,
Session: January 6 - February 3,
Session: April 3 and June 2. 3-5 chapters of the Bible to read daily.

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.


Children's Church Ministry - Metro World Child
CHILDREN'S CHURCH MINISTRY - METRO WORLD CHILD

Metro World Child is the largest children's church ministry in the country, serving Thousands of children every Sunday during their Sidewalk Sunday School programs.

All of the children who attend are very low-income, so they provide for them throughout the year, including filled backpacks for back-to-school, Thanksgiving meals for their families, and Christmas stockings to ensure that each child has at least one gift to open Christmas morning.

They hand out 20,000 stockings annually and accept donations of filled stockings from all around the country to help meet this goal. There is a donation box here at church that is between the double doors leading to the courtyard during the week, and up in the narthex on Sundays.

The women's sewing circle has lovingly prepared the stockings in previous months, so now we need items to fill them with, including small toiletries, school and art supplies that aren't sharp, gloves/mittens, winter hats, socks, toys that don't involve items of warfare, and small games and puzzles.

These will be accepted through July 20th, and the following week we will have a "Christmas in July" stocking-filling party starting at 11:30 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall.

Please come and help us bless these precious children!


Children's Church Ministry - Metro World Child
CHURCH RETREAT

Preparation for the fall
Join Our Uplifting Church Retreat: Deepen Your Faith and Discover Your Gifts!

Date: August 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 am - 3:15 pm
Location: Tewksbury UMC, 2335 Main Street, Tewksbury
Complimentary lunch.

Register Online Here (RSVP by August 20)

Experience a transformative day of spiritual growth at our upcoming WUMC church retreat—designed to nourish your soul and strengthen your connection with Christ and community

Start with your choice of an opening session: an introduction to the upcoming Disciple Bible study launching in the fall with Senior Pastor, Reverend Peter Hey; or an interactive exploration of our children and youth ministry with Pastor for Children and Youth, Danielle Helm. Let your heart soar in our music-enriched hymn session, where melodies become prayers; then savor fellowship over a delicious lunch from a local restaurant as you reconnect with church family beyond Sunday services. The first afternoon session, led by Bonnie Marden, a discipleship facilitator with a broad range of training in organizational development and the behavioral sciences, opens with a revealing DISC personality assessment session to understand how your unique God-given traits can empower service to others, followed by an inspiring spiritual leadership workshop that equips you for everyday ministry led by Dr. Elizabeth Woodard, a gifted facilitator certified in spiritual direction and faith formation. 

Whether you join for one activity or stay all day, you'll leave refreshed and with deeper connections to your church community—all are warmly welcomed!


Events
LIST OF EVENTS

Saturday, June 28
9:00 am - 11:00 am, Upasana Cultural Dance Group -Fellowship Hall
9:30 am - 12:00 pm, Sewing Group with Betsy - Location (Rooms 2-4/ 2-5)
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Kavitha's Family Birthday Celebration - Fellowship Hall

Sunday, June 29
9:00am - 10:00 am, Tewksbury Worship Service
10:30 am - 11:30 am, Worship Service Wilmington UMC
10:40 am, Sunday School Rooms 2-4/ 2-5
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Chicken Barbecue- Kitchen / Fellowship Hall/ Parking Lot
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Pastor Clement's Worship Sunday
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Pizza Booth - Wilmington Commons

Tuesday, July 1
10:00 am - 11:00 am, Staff Meeting (Peter's Office)
7:30 pm, Education Committee via Zoom

Wednesday, July 2
7:00 pm, Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting (Rooms 2-4 / 2-5)

Thursday, July 3
Trustees Meeting - Location Octagon Room 2-6
11:00 am ,Windsor Place Bible Study
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

Friday, July 4
Happy Independence Day
7:00 pm, Never Alone Group A-A Meetings (Coffee Room 2-7)

Saturday, July 5
9:00 am - 11:00 am, Upasana Cultural Dance Group -Fellowship Hall

Young Adult Bible Study
Tuesday at 6:30 pm, June 24th at the Tewksbury United Methodist Church. The group is open to folks in their 20s and 30s and will be led by Peter Hey and Scott Oglesby.

Burgers and Bible
Thursdays, August 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th.Burgers and beverages will be provided; participants are asked to bring a side or dessert.  We will be learning the content of the New Social Principles of the Church. Be on the lookout for the sign-up lists that will appear in the church and the weekly email.


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.

If you want to register, 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.

Trailblazers Hiking Ministry
TRAILBLAZERS HIKING MINISTRY

Discover a New Dimension of Faith Exploration through WUMC's Trailblazers Hiking Ministry! Join us for invigorating outings that start with a brief, uplifting moment of inspiration lasting around 5 minutes, followed by engaging discussions lasting 10-15 minutes.

Our Trailblazers group usually gathers monthly for these inspiring adventures. For more information and specific event details, check out our Meetup.com page.