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Renewal and Community Connection at the Chestnut Street United Methodist Church. As Chestnut Street United Methodist Church (CSUMC) enters September 2026, the primary focus is on the theme of spiritual renewal and the invitation for community members to reconnect. September is framed as a “fresh start” for spiritual disciplines, movingContinue Reading

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Chestnut Street United Methodist Church Welcomes the Community The August 2026 newsletter for Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, CLICK HERE. serves as a comprehensive guide to upcoming parish activities and spiritual teachings. It begins with a theological devotion focused on the concept of divine multiplication, encouraging members to trust thatContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine would be pleased to feature your church or non-profit in an article. Simply send the info to News@GardnerMagazine.com. Spiritual and Operational Priorities of the Chestnut Street United Methodist Church – May 2026 Listen to a “Deep Dive” podcast on any device, CLICK PLAY. CLICK on the graphic forContinue Reading

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“Focus on Non-Profit” – Chestnut Street United Methodist Church – March 2026 The Gardner Chestnut Street United Methodist Church has published its March newsletter, CLICK for PDF. Watch this short video. Listen to this “Deep Dive” with the Chair Man and the Chair Lady, CLICK PLAY. The Chestnut Street UnitedContinue Reading

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This Week’s Expanded Edition of our Weekly News Magazine “This Week in the Chair City” for Friday, December 12, 2025 Listen to “This Week in the Chair City” on any device. CLICK PLAY. In this week’s Edition: Gardner PD recognition, Christmas singing, Holiday Craft Fair, performance of Handel’s Messiah, FreeContinue Reading

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Events: Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service: Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2pm. and Alphabet Christmas: Sunday, November 30th at 10am. Also listen to our “Deep Dive” podcast reflecting on the wisdom explored in the newsletter and outlining the various events at the church. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. “Just as IContinue Reading

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Fiscal 6 – The Interview with Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson Fiscal 6 is the 6th Fiscal Year Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson has been in office and that started on July 1, 2025. We spoke with the Mayor about various needs and issues, and how things have changed over the lastContinue Reading

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Chair City Mourns as Beloved Reverend David Cote Passes On Upon hearing the news, the Gardner Fire Department posted on July 24, 2024 , “The Gardner Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Reverend David Cote. Reverend Cote has served as the Chaplain for the Gardner Fire Department forContinue Reading

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Gardner’s Christmas Tree is Gone as City Mourns On April 8, 2024, the iconic tree which served Gardner for decades was taken away as damaged caused by a recent storm caused fatal injury to the tree. In its lifetime, Gardner’s Christmas Tree at Lafayette Square provided a wonderful view forContinue Reading

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April Storm Topples Tree – Mayor Nicholson – “We’re Looking to See What We Can Do“ Gardner’s Christmas Tree was there when Mayor Michael Nicholson was born and when he attended what is now Holy Family Academy as a child. In his weekly update of April 5th, Nicholson stated, “AndContinue Reading

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Dreaming is Over – Annunciation Parish Announces the Friday “Fish Fry” at Holy Spirit is Back! Annunciation Parish of Gardner posted on Friday, February 16, 2024, “Stations of the Cross will be held weekly at 4:30 during Lent at Holy Spirit. They will be followed by our Fish Fry fromContinue Reading

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Mass and Prayer for Officials and City of Gardner MA as a Whole Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson spoke about the service occurring this Sunday February 4, 2024 – 4pm at Holy Spirit Chapel of Annunciation Parish, 50 Metcalf Street, in South Gardner. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading

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Christian Services Resume at 28 Green Street, Gardner, now Maranatha Christian Church The site of the former First Congregational Church will be dedicated as the Maranatha Christian Church on Sunday November 19, 2023. The church is inviting “local authorities, former members, and leadership of the First Congregational Church. Banners andContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Launches Project in Faith The project is simple: Increase awareness of God and His importance to our daily lives. Through this, promote the values espoused by the Holy Bible. Here’s what we want to do: Enhance our coverage of Churches and Faith-based organizations. Improve our coverage of Faith-basedContinue Reading

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Complete Gallery including Park Street Park and views from across Crystal Lake, CLICK HERE One Gardner Picture Says It All Taken from across Crystal Lake, photo shows Park Street Park, Monument Park with wide sidewalks, upgraded lighting, Street signs, Street safety, Faith-based building showcasing American Flag, and people out forContinue Reading

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Gardner MA Church Kicks off City Yard Sale with FREE breakfast for all! Chestnut Street United Methodist Church is offering a FREE pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 7:30am to 9:00am. The church wrote: “Attention Bargain Hunters. Before heading out to all the great yard sales on Saturday,Continue Reading

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Community Garden at St. Paul’s in Gardner MA Expands for 2023 The Community Garden located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Cross Street in Gardner has almost doubled its capacity in 2023. Grown on the property: Fresh produce distributed to area families by the CAC and perennial plants. The CommunityContinue Reading

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Chestnut Street United Methodist Church in Gardner MA is not Dairy Queen While Chestnut Street United Methodist Church may not be an ice cream parlor, they reportedly have “Great Sundays.” Visit their website, CLICK HERE. From their website, “It is our privilege to welcome and greet all who seek theContinue Reading

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How Non-Profits in Gardner MA Affect Your Daily Life – with Colin Smith Listen on any device. Click Play. Gardner’s Executive Aide to the Mayor, Colin Smith, tells us about the impact of Gardner’s Non-Profits in your daily life. Some highlights: The CAC – “their charitable involvement is, it’s reallyContinue Reading

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Click the middle Play button to play the video right out of the page, or play the AUDIO only version provided here as well. We also have a page with photos from the video, CLICK HERE. Caroling with the Mayor Video 2022 Released just in Time for Gardner MA ChristmasContinue Reading

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Christmas Concert at Annunciation Parish in Gardner MA Features Proud Alum Yes, that’s Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson (inset) playing the trumpet during the Holy Family Academy performance of Silent Night on December 19, 2022. Mayor Nicholson posted, “Congratulations to all of the students who performed in last evening’s Christmas Concert.”Continue Reading