A note from Pastor Travis 4/3/25
I missed the donkey! When Stacey and I met to plan my transition to become pastor of First UMC Melrose, she told me that the Community Palm Parade down Main Street included a donkey. Needless to say, I was excited. …
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A note from Pastor Travis 3/20/25
The last update of my Fitbit has added an interesting feature. Now, on those few occasions where my step count and zone minutes have been higher than normal for several days in a row the app sends me a message …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/13/25
This Sunday our scripture passage is Luke 13:31-35. At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, ‘Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.’ He said to them, ‘Go and tell that fox for me, “Listen, …
Soup & Spirit 2025 Lenten Study
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Lenten Study –SOUP AND SPIRIT — Wednesdays March 12 – April 9, 6:30pm – 8:00 pm We will gather at 6:30 for soup and then a time of study and reflection. The study will be hybrid, so you can join …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/6/25
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday. We gathered as a church and heard the invitation to experience a holy Lent through practicing the spiritual disciplines of worship, prayer, self-denial, and service to your neighbor. It is a wonderful journey, and one that …
Lent 2025 @ FUMC Melrose
As we prepare to enter into the holy season of Lent, there are many opportunities for you to connect to God, the church, and each other as you strengthen your spirit. Here are a few of the ways: Palm Collection Starting …
A note from Pastor Travis 2/20/25
Good News! The weather forecast for Sunday is clear! This means that we will be holding in-person worship this Sunday. I am grateful for our online ministry and that we were able to worship on ZOOM when we had to cancel in-person worship …
A Note from Pastor Travis 2/13/25
As I write this, I am looking out my window. It is a little after 5:00 and the sun is just starting to set. Every day the sun sets just a little bit later and the day is just a …
A note from Pastor Travis 2-6-25
One of the things that I love about the Gospels is the picture they give us of the disciples. Peter, John, James and the rest, don’t have it all together. On the contrary, they seem to get it wrong more than they …
If bad weather leads to closing…
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In Event of Inclement Weather Leading to Closing At First United Methodist Church, we are committed to the well-being of our beloved community, and we want to assure you that we are diligently monitoring any potential inclement weather situations that …