A note from Stacey
Dear friends, On May 15 we celebrated Pentecost, the day we recognize the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the church. The story of Pentecost in Acts 2 reminds us that not everyone recognizes the Spirit at work …
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This Sunday, May 1st!
Sunday, May 1 After 10:30 worship, Sarah and Stacey will be having a meeting for those who are in- terested in learning more about United Methodism and our church, or who would like to join. Sign up by speaking to …
A message from Stacey
Dear friends, As we move forward with possibilities for our buildings, the Trustees and ‘Deficit Dogs” have been meeting together almost weekly to make progress towards a decision that will sustain us in the future. We have added the expertise …
Our Vision and Values
On March 13, about 30 people gathered after worship for a pizza lunch (thank you, Cory) and a time of visioning and focusing on our values as a congregation. We began by brainstorming all the things we love about First …
A message from Stacey – April 2016
Dear friends, During the Easter season, we sing “Hymn of Promise:” In our end is our beginning, in our time, infinity; In our doubt there is believing; in our life. eternity. In our death, a resurrection, at the last, a …
Dining for Dollars Fundraiser for Bread of Life
Eat Dinner and support the Bread of Life!!! FUMC Melrose is hosting a fundraiser at the Dockside restaurant in Malden on Thursday, March 10th from 6 – 9pm. You will need a printed copy of the certificate above and make …
A note from Stacey
Dear friends, In the church year, we are making our way deeper into Lent, moving towards the events of Holy Thursday and Good Friday: the confusion, sadness, anger and fear that surrounded Jesus’ arrest, sham trial and execution. Our movement …
A note from Stacey
Dear Friends, Last fall, your Leadership Team decided to designate 2016 as a year of growing deeper in faith at First United Methodist Church. Being a follower of Jesus means many things to many people and there are many ways …
A Note from our Pastor
In the church, during January and February we observe the season of epiphany. Epiphany comes from a Greek word that means “manifestation” or “sudden appearance.” This season lasts from Jan. 6 until the beginning of Lent (very early this year …
A note from our Pastor
Dear friends, Every year, we say we’re going to cut back, simplify, and have a family Christmas that focuses on the real reason for the season – Jesus. But every year, advertisements beckon, the children plead, and it seems easier …