A Message from Our Pastor: December
Dear Church Family: If timing is everything, our timing is off. When we observe the movement of nature, we often refer to “the lull before the storm.” When it comes to human nature, what we get this time of year …
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Worship News: Introducing Choir-lite
Love to sing, but can’t commit to choir practice every week? Choir-lite is FUMC’s new worship music program, designed to fit into your busy schedules. Beginning in December, the FUMC choir will welcome anyone who’d like to sing to join …
Upcoming Event: Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
This year’s ecumenical worship service in honor of Thanksgiving will take place on Tuesday, November 26 at 7:00 pm. This service will be held at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church (4 Myrtle St, Melrose, MA). All are welcome to …
Christian Education News: Upcoming Monday Meditations lecture
On Monday, November 18, First United Methodist Church will hold the third installment in our “Monday Meditations” lecture series. This lecture, entitled “The Accidental Mystic: Discovering a Life of Contemplative Prayer” will be presented by Rev. Dr. Robin Olson, Associate …
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A Message from Our Pastor: November 2013
Dear Church Family: The beautiful “Hymn of Promise” found in our United Methodist Hymnal has a way of opening us up whenever we sing it: opening our eyes to see the hidden promise un-veiled as seeds planted last Spring blossom …
Upcoming Event: Love Feast and Hymn Sing
On Saturday, Oct. 19, at 5pm FUMC will host a Hymn Sing and Love Feast in our newly refurbished Parish Hall. This traditional Methodist gathering will fuse worship, song, and lots of food! Just bring your singing voice and a …
Christian Education News: Upcoming Monday Meditations lecture
Our “Monday Meditations” lecture series for 2013-2014 continues on Monday, October 21. This year-long series is focused on Community and Prayer. As a congregation, we recognize that a healthy church needs both a deep sense of community and a strong …
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Upcoming Event: The Blessing of the Animals
On Sunday, Oct. 6, FUMC will hold its annual Blessing of the Animals service in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. The service begins at 5pm and will take place on the front lawn of the church (645 Main St., …
Christian Education News: Got Prayer?
The “Got Prayer?” workshop series is an opportunity to explore different forms of prayer. So often knowing how to pray is taken for granted, but many of us struggle to find an authentic way to engage in prayer. Each workshop …
A Message from Our Pastor: October
Dear Church Family: During this wonderful season of harvest, our church family will be encouraged to focus on our prayer life, and we will begin with a six week study of Reuben Job’s book, Three Simple Rules, A Wesleyan Way …