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This Sunday is Pentecost. It is the day that Christians celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church. Did you know that Pentecost is also a Jewish holiday that was celebrated long before Christianity? It …
Our livestream/video ministry is a powerful and important part of our church that touches many lives. It reaches those in our church that are homebound, helping them to stay connected to their faith community and giving them the opportunity to …
First United Methodist Church of Melrose is a caring community that is engaged in important and powerful ministry in our local communities and beyond. One of those ministries is The Food Drive. I am grateful to all those who participate in The …
To say that my grandmother lives in the country is an understatement. She lives several miles outside of a town of 400 people. The road to her house is in the woods, and most of the 10 acres she lives on …
This Sunday, April 23rd, we will be reflecting on the Emmaus Story, Luke 24:13-25. It is a story of welcome and hospitality. It is a story about the blessings that we both give and receive through our welcoming and hospitality. As …
Hub Celebration: Sunday, April 30th at 1:30pm Meet at Aldersgate UMC in North Reading. What is a hub? It is a group of United Methodist Churches in a geographical area. Think of a hub as the new version of a …
One of my favorite traditions from the Greek Orthodox Church takes place on Holy Monday. The day after Easter Sunday is dedicated to laughter. People spend the day telling each other jokes. The origin of this tradition is rooted in …
Spring is a wonderful time in the life of the church, and we have many powerful opportunities to gather over the next few months for worship, learning, and fellowship. I want to make sure that you are aware of all …
I am excited for us to gather for worship during Holy Week and Easter. It is a week of worship which centers our lives in Christ, and gives us the opportunity to focus on eternal things. There is nothing better …
Syracuse University has an orange tree on its campus. You wouldn’t think that a college in one of the snowiest places in New York would have an orange tree, but it does. Now, it isn’t growing outside, having to survive …