First Lutheran Church Closes After 130-Plus Years

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First Lutheran Church closes after more than 130 years

After more than 130 years of ministry in Malden, First Lutheran Church closed its doors with a festive farewell worship service and a reception featuring displays from the congregation's long history. Mayor Gary Christenson attended and wished the Rev. Emily Hamilton and the congregation well. The congregation is merging with another to become Hope Lutheran Church, which will hold a monthly worship service in Malden at a date and time yet to be set.

City of Malden

Malden Farmers Market returns to City Hall Plaza today

The market runs 3 to 7 p.m. today at City Hall Plaza, with local farmers, artisans and food, plus weekly programming.

Malden Events

Teen center cardio and weight room open today

The Malden Teen Enrichment Center's Cardio & Weight Room is open today from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 7 Washington Street.

City of Malden

Malden man held without bail in kidnapping and trafficking case

Jordende Pierre, 29, pleaded not guilty at his Malden District Court arraignment and was ordered held without bail pending an October 6 dangerousness hearing. Police said there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

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Flights & Frights book club meets tonight at Idle Hands

The club meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Idle Hands Craft Ales to discuss “Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery.” Attendees can register with or without purchasing a book.

Idle Hands Craft Ales

Tag Team trivia tonight at Mystic Station

Trivia With Tag Team runs from 8 to 10 p.m. tonight at Mystic Station Eatery & Bar, 139 Pleasant Street.

Mystic Station Eatery & Bar

Malden Catholic JV volleyball plays at Arlington today

The Malden Catholic junior-varsity girls’ volleyball team plays at Arlington High School at 4 p.m. today.

Sports Illustrated

Malden Catholic hosts St. Mary's field hockey today

St. Mary's visits Malden Catholic High School for a varsity field hockey game at 4 p.m. today.

MaxPreps

Malden, Medford girls volleyball scheduled for 5:30 tonight

Malden and Medford meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. Malden won the teams' previous meeting, 3-0, in 2025.

MaxPreps

Howard Park set aside for Malden Catholic and MVRCS athletics

Malden Catholic Athletics uses Howard Park from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. today, followed by MVRCS Athletics from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m.

Malden Recreation Department

Freedom Hill holds Monthly Night of Prayer tonight

Freedom Hill Community Church hosts its Monthly Night of Prayer from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at 77 Kennedy Drive.

Freedom Hill Community Church

Converse Art Gallery open this afternoon

The Converse Art Gallery at the Malden Public Library is scheduled to be open today at 2 p.m.

Malden Public Library

Library holds English conversation class today

The Malden Public Library holds an in-person English Conversation Class today at 1 p.m.

Malden Public Library