Located in close proximity to Essex Street attractions, including the Witch House, the Witch Dungeon Museum and the First Church in Salem, the Wesley United Methodist Church is dedicated to serving the entire community. In addition to sustaining local scout troops and offering religious education to people of all ages, the church offers services in both Spanish and English. The church is also recognized for its historical significance within the Salem community. The building, constructed in 1888, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Ballard Vale United Church is a church following both the Methodist and Congregational faiths but will accept anybody into its community. The congregation is rooted in two different churches that both began in Andover in 1850. The two churches, the Union Congregational Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church, decided to merge in 1955. The church has been located at its current spot on Clark Road since 1967. The church still embodies both the Methodist and and the Congregational faiths.
This picturesque church has been a focal point of Reading Center for generations. Its tower has been the focus of many photos depicting the New England town center.
Old South United Methodist Church features youth and family ministries, music ministries, Sunday school, adult education and small group meetings.
Rev. Janet Smith-Rushton is senior pastor at the church.
South Walpole United Methodist Church is led by Rev. Sarah Mount Eleownoni, who has served several other congregations in the past. The church hosts regular Sunday services.
Rachel Fisher is the pastor of this congregation. The church offers a variety of groups for its members, including a choir, women's fellowship, friendship group and sisterhood fellowship. The church also makes its facilities available to outside organizations for group meetings or events.
Dedicated to the ministry of 18th-century missionary John Wesley, parishioners of the Calvary Church proudly "welcome and celebrate diversity, including diversity in age, economic status, ethnicity, family status, gender, physical abilities, sexual orientation and race," according to the church's Web site.
Originally built in the 1920's with a belfry designed in the early years of the 19th century, the Calvary Church was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. In 1994, it merged with the Arlington Heights Church and was renamed Calvary Church, United Methodist.
Services, led by the Rev. Christine Elliott, are held Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the summer and 10:30 a.m. in the winter. The church offers Sunday school, Junior Church and daycare for children younger than 3.
Grant A.M.E. Church meets in an impressive building on Washington Street, close to the Roxbury border. Rev. Ellis Washington leads Sunday services at 11am and Sunday School is held at 9:30am. Prayer meeting and Bible class are held every Tuesday at 6:30pm and 7pm.
St. Mathews United Methodist Church of Acton is a Christian community that offers Sunday services at 8:30am and 10:30am. It also offers Christian Education classes on Sunday at 9:15am during the school year that serve all ages.
United Methodist Church of Westford offers both contemporary (informal and casual) and traditional (reverent and uplifting) services every Sunday. Pastor, Rev. Jim Cann welcomes everyone to worship at UMCW.
Lead by Reverend Mack Hagins, the West Chelmsford United Methodist Church is a family-centered church that offers choir and music programs, youth programs and study programs for residents of Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. West Chelmsford United Methodist Church also offers ministry opportunities and aides organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity and The Lowell Open Pantry.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church serves Chelmsford and the Merrimack Valley area and is led by Rev. Lisa Bruget-Cass. It offers ministries for men, women and children, teens, outreach programs, music and more. Its members pride themselves on working in the community, doing several service projects each year.