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Dear FUMC Family and Friends, In his book Ethics, Dietrich Bonhoeffer coined that well-loved phrase that “Jesus’ resurrection is God’s yes to the new human being.” Bonhoeffer called it “God’s ultimate, splendid yes.” He went on to write “Humanity does indeed yet live …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, I am very proud of our congregation. We have been worshiping and serving virtually for over a year now, and you have remained faithful. You have been flexible and understanding as we have sought to engage in …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, With Easter just 3 weeks away, we are entering into a busy and blessed last few weeks of Lent. As we prepare for Holy Week and Easter, there are some important items of which to take …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, Yesterday the weather was nice so I put on a mask and went for a walk. Along the route, I came across a neighbor’s dog, Lucy. She had a stick in her mouth that was twice as …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, “Come and find the quiet center in the crowded life we lead, find the room for hope to enter, find the frame where we are freed: clear the chaos and the clutter, clear our eyes, …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, It is 50 degrees out! Can you believe it? There are signs of spring all around. Now, I have lived in New England long enough to know that winter isn’t done. There are still cold …
The Mission Team at FUMC Melrose has been working hard on projects to benefit our Mission Focus in Haiti. A few things we are working on: Haiti Facemasks Fundraiser The Mission Team is selling facemasks in the Haitian colors for …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, One of the nice things about shoveling snow is how it brings out the kindness in people. You would think the prospect of having to clear the snow would put people in a bad mood, but …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, Psalm 46 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” Being still in the presence of God is something that we could all use, especially now. Life has been stressful this past year, and …
