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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 …
Ash Wednesday There will be 2 ways you can participate in the Ash Wednesday: One way is by participating in the Virtual Ash Wednesday Worship Service on service on February 17 at 7:00 pm. The second way is two use the Ash …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, My wife, Sandra, and I approach the cold and snow differently. She grew up in Montreal, where it gets really cold and the snow starts early and piles high. I grew up in Louisiana, where it isn’t very …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, Lent had just started last year when we had to pause in-person worship and study to keep everyone safe from COVID-19. It was a difficult decision, but, naively, I thought that we would be back together …
In a little over a month, the season of Lent will begin. We will for the most part be observing the season from our own homes, but we can still pray together! Rev. Travis and Jayleigh are inviting congregation members …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, As most of you are aware, my wife Sandra is also a United Methodist pastor who is serving at Grace United Methodist in Lynn. Beginning July 1, she is being appointed by the Bishop to serve …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, My heart was broken by the events of last Wednesday. I could not believe what I saw on TV. I was angered by the actions of those who invaded the Capital, the slow response of our …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, There is a wonderful rhythm to the Sundays in January. We start off the month by celebrating the Epiphany, when the Magi visited the baby Jesus. In January we also celebrate the calling of the first …