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Dear FUMC Family and Friends, This Sunday we are celebrating All Saints Day, which is officially November 1. On All Saints Day we tell important stories. We tell the stories of those whom we love who have died. We remember the ways …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, When our children were little, we got them a dog, Missy. She was a wonderful and gentle dog, the perfect pet for young children. She was a great pet for Sandra and me too. She was smart, …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, One of the wonderful things about the Methodist tradition is that we recognize and honor the ministry of our laypeople. We firmly believe that everyone is called into ministry by their baptism, and that everyone has …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, Fall is my favorite season. I love the colors, the flavors, the holidays, and the refreshing crisp air. Though it has always been my favorite season, living in New England has increased my love for it. There is …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, In 1989, Kimberlé Crenshaw introduced a new term into discussions of how we are shaped by our identities, how they overlap and converge, and how they are inter-connected. That term is “intersectional.” This concept reminds us of how …
Thank you to the generous contributors to our Fall Kickoff Produce Drive! We gathered fruits and vegetables on Sunday morning to be delivered to the residents of the McCarthy Apartments. It was a beautiful day to sort and box them …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, I am pleased to announce that we have hired a new Music Director. SPRC and the Music Director Search Committee are excited to welcome Grace Kang to our church. There are still a few details to work …
Earthquake Damage in L’Asil, Haiti: Our churches response Donations from the Melrose community are continuing to arrive in response to our appeal for aid to L’Asile following last month’s earthquake. Many who have called the church office in the past …
Many thanks to those families who have let Jayleigh know your thoughts on Sunday school and youth activities for the fall. Your feedback helps greatly with planning. If you have not yet sent in a registration form or otherwise been …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, September is here and our fall program year is beginning. This Sunday is our “Fall Kickoff,” and I am excited about the things that we have in store this year. We still face many restrictions and obstacles …