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Dear FUMC Family and Friends, There are a lot of horrible things happening in the world. Thinking about them can be overwhelming. It may even make us want to shut down. Yet, even as this dark cloud hangs over our world, rays of …
Seeking Sunday School Volunteers for the fall! As plans are beginning to form for this fall’s Christian Education program, we are looking for adults who are interested in taking part. You do not have to be a parent or have …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, I am proud to be the pastor at First UMC of Melrose for a lot of reasons. One of the important reasons is our commitment to mission ministries. We support our mission ministries in a number of …
Our Christian Education Cookout was a great success! A small group of families gathered at the Parish House on Saturday, July 24, for s’mores, rock painting, and some much-needed fellowship. We even had perfect weather! It was wonderful to see …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, A number of staff changes are coming to our church. As most of you know, our Church Administrator, Sandra, is moving to Qatar. Jayleigh has agreed to take the Church Administrator’s job along with her Christian Education …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, One of the joys that I have been rediscovering since we have begun to move out of the pandemic and its necessary restrictions is eating with friends. In the last few weeks, Sandra and I have …
Thanks to all who contributed to the success of the Yard Sale! Twenty-five people worked to organize, price, set up, sell, and clean up, and countless people donated their treasures to be sold. Thank you to each and every one …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, When I was in seminary, I heard a story of a man who used various passages of the Bible to prove that his Old Testament professor was the beast described in the book of Revelation. The …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, One of the many blessing of serving as pastor at First United Methodist of Melrose for the last two years has been working with Sandra. She is an excellent Church Administrator and she has helped me …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, I am excited. In past years, our church has participated in the town Union Services. While these services were great and celebrated our common faith, I believe that it is time for us to hold our own …