Announcements

Events
LIST OF EVENTS

Friday, January 23
5:30 pm Girl Scouts with Lauren Neiweber - Fellowship Hall
7:00 pm Never Alone Group A-A Meetings Coffee Room 2-7

Saturday, January 24
9:00 am –12:30 pm Upasana Cultural Dance Group -Fellowship Hall
9:30-12:00pm Sewing Group with Betsy - Location (Rooms 2-4/ 2-5)

Sunday, January 25
9:00 am Tewksbury Worship Service
10:30 am –11:30 am Wilmington Worship Service
10:40 am Sunday School Rooms 2-4/ 2-5
11:45 am Confirmation class Youth Room
3:00 pm –5:00 pm Pastor Clement's Service

Monday, January 26
4 pm –6:00 pm EBG Move Express Fellowship hall and then Coffee Room
5:45 Girl Scout Troop 63204 - Katie O' Learry R. 2-4 and 2-5
4:30 - Dwelling Place Soup Kitchen
6:30 pm Cub Scout Pack 361 - Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, January 27
10:00 am Staff Meeting - Peter's Office
6:00 pm –9:00 pm Troop 56 - Fellowship Hall
2:30 pm Disciple Bible Study (Session 2 - New Testament) - Octagon Room
7:30 pm Disciple Bible Study (Session 2 - New Testament) - Coffee Room 2-7

Wednesday, January 28
8:40 am –10:15 am EBG Move - Fellowship Hall
4:15 pm –6:00 pm EBG Express Move - Coffee Room then Fellowship Hall
7:00 pm –9:00 pm 12 Steps for Life A-A Meetings Coffee Room 2-7
7:30pm Finance Committee, Pastor's Office

Thursday, January 29
11:00 am Windsor Place Bible Study
5:00 pm Sons of Italy - Fellowship Hall
6:15 pm Girl Scout Troop 77155 - Rooms 2 - 4/2-5
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 –8:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary


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.

Additionally, recorded worship experiences are available anytime on our Services page, allowing you to 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 Tewksbury UMC (2335 Main St.) for an overview of Jesus' teachings, led by Bonnie Marden and Scott Ogelsby. All are welcome, whether you’re new to Bible study or a seasoned participant.


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 II
New Testament I
7 pm Tuesday, January 6th - Tuesday, February 3, 2026

New Testament II

7 pm Tuesday, April 14th - Tuesday, May 26, 2026


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.