Join Us for Holy Week Services
As we journey through Holy Week, we invite you to share in these sacred moments of reflection, worship, and celebration. From the joy of Palm Sunday, to the solemn remembrance of Holy Thursday and Good Friday, and finally the victorious celebration of Easter Sunday, each service offers a meaningful opportunity to draw closer to Christ. Come and experience the power of His love, sacrifice, and resurrection with us. All are welcome!
April 13th, Palm Sunday, 9:00 Tewksbury, 10:30 Wilmington
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, commemorating Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As He rode into the city on a donkey, crowds welcomed Him by waving palm branches and shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!" (Matthew 21:9). This day symbolizes both joy and the journey toward the sacrifice Jesus would make for our salvation. It is a time of reflection, praise, and preparation for the events of Good Friday and the victory of Easter Sunday.
April 17, Holy Thursday, 7:30 Tewksbury
Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday, commemorates the Last Supper, when Jesus shared a final meal with His disciples before His crucifixion. On this night, Jesus instituted the sacrament of Holy Communion, humbly washed His disciples' feet as a lesson in servant leadership, and gave them a new commandment: "Love one another as I have loved you" (John 13:34). It is a solemn and sacred time to reflect on Jesus' love, sacrifice, and the events leading to Good Friday.
April 18, Good Friday, noon Wilmington
Good Friday is a solemn day that commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is a time of deep reflection on His sacrifice for the salvation of humanity. On this day, Jesus endured suffering, was nailed to the cross, and spoke His final words, "It is finished" (John 19:30). Though it is a day of sorrow, it also carries the promise of hope, as we look forward to the joy of Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Christ.
Easter Sunday
6:30, Sunrise Service at Silver Lake
1-7, Burnap Street Wilmington, MA
7:00, Easter Breakfast Wilmington UMC Fellowship Hall
9:00, Tewksbury Service
10:30, Wilmington Service
Easter Sunday is the glorious celebration of Jesus' resurrection, marking the triumph of life over death and hope over despair. It is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, reminding us of God's love and the promise of eternal life. Many churches begin the day with a Sunrise Service, symbolizing the empty tomb discovered at dawn and the joy of Christ's victory over the grave. As the sun rises, we gather in worship, rejoicing in the words, "He is risen! He is risen indeed!" (Luke 24:6), and embracing the hope and renewal that Easter brings.
Sunday, March 30
9:00 am -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
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Sons of Italy Meeting (Fellowship Hall)
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Pastor Clement's Worship Sunday
Monday, March 31
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm, Adult Fitness- with Ellen Grinder - Fellowship Hall
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Girl Scouts Troop 82082 - Meeting in Coffee Room 2-7
6:30 pm, Cub Scout Pack 361 -Fellowship Hall
Tuesday, April 1
7:30 pm, Education Committee via Zoom
10:00 am - 11:00 am, Staff Meeting
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Boy Scouts Troop 56- Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, April 2
6:30 pm, Soup Spirit - "The Cross and the Crossbeam" Coffee Room 2-7
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, 12 Steps for Life A-A Meetings -Coffee Room 2-7
7:00 pm, General Meeting with Stephanie Saloman- Fellowship Hall
Thursday, April 3
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's Octagon Room 2-6
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Choir Rehearsals - Sanctuary
Friday, April 4
7:00 pm, Never Alone Group A-A Meetings Coffee Room 2-7
Saturday, April 5
9:00 am - 11:00 am, Upasanna Cultural Dance Group -Fellowship Hall
Lenten Discussions
Wilmington Soup and Spirit Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30
Potluck Soups and bread
Sign up in the Narthex or call the office
April 2, Cross and the Crossbeam
April 9, The Way of Transformation
Tewksbury
Friday mornings at 10 am
April 4, Cross and the Crossbeam
April 11, The Way of Transformation
United Women in Faith
PUTTING YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER Seminar. April 28 & May 12 2025. Zoom Meeting
Join us at Aldersgate UMC for Vacation Bible School.
August 18 - 22, 2025 (Monday through Friday) from 9:00 am to noon.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church of North Reading, MA
We are so excited to have children from preschool to 5th grade join us for a week of "diving into a friendship with God!" - our underwater week of adventure with Bible stories and learning about Jesus' love for the world. Older children may volunteer to help for the week; email aldersgateumc@gmail.com for more info or signup online Here.
