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Yesterday was the opening session of the New England Conference’s Annual Conference. For those who aren’t familiar with “United Methodist speak,” this Annual Conference is the regional meeting for our denomination. June 7-10 all the United Methodism Clergy and lay …
The weekly Sunday Free Meals Program offers meals every Sunday, 11:30am – 12:00pm, in the Chapel. All are welcome to visit the Church and choose healthy frozen meals from the Melrose Community Freezer. We need at least 2 volunteers to …
We have heard from a few people that they have trouble finding our livestream and worship videos on YouTube. If you are not using the link that we email you each week for the service, it can be a little …
First United Methodist Church Melrose received ‘Thank You’ letter in acknowledgement of our donation supporting the UMCOR International Disaster Response and Recovery program. UMCOR has served as the humanitarian agency of the United Methodist Church, providing disaster response and relief …
Perhaps you remember when churches recited the Apostle’s Creed every Sunday in worship. Though I haven’t recited it very often in the last 30 years or so, I could still recite it if asked. It is burned into my memory …
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 …