FUMC Spring Yard Sale !!
Come join us this Saturday, May 17th and grab some spring bargains at FUMC’s Spring Yard Sale! 8am – 2pm Proceeds to go towards FUMC’s Mission Projects! We hope to see you there!
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A note from Pastor Travis 5/1/25
Happy May Day! To be honest with you, May Day is a holiday that I have never celebrated. However, there are many great things to celebrate in the life of our congregation. We are a Spirit filled people who have …
A note from Pastor Travis 4/24/25
Happy Easter! They say that April showers bring May flowers, so we should have beautiful flowers this year! However, May holds more for us than beautiful flowers. It offers us some exciting and important opportunities for ministry! Yard Sale Workday – …
A note from Pastor Travis
Today we find ourselves in the heart of Holy Week. The events that unfold over the next few days are at the heart of our tradition and our faith. We worship a risen Christ and a liberating Gospel. We believe …
A note from Pastor Travis
“April showers bring May flowers.” I give thanks to God for the rain, but I have also put in an order for a sunny Holy Week. However, looking at the forecast for Palm Sunday, God seems to be more interested in the …
A note from Pastor Travis 4/3/25
I missed the donkey! When Stacey and I met to plan my transition to become pastor of First UMC Melrose, she told me that the Community Palm Parade down Main Street included a donkey. Needless to say, I was excited. …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/20/25
The last update of my Fitbit has added an interesting feature. Now, on those few occasions where my step count and zone minutes have been higher than normal for several days in a row the app sends me a message …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/13/25
This Sunday our scripture passage is Luke 13:31-35. At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, ‘Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.’ He said to them, ‘Go and tell that fox for me, “Listen, …
Soup & Spirit 2025 Lenten Study
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Lenten Study –SOUP AND SPIRIT — Wednesdays March 12 – April 9, 6:30pm – 8:00 pm We will gather at 6:30 for soup and then a time of study and reflection. The study will be hybrid, so you can join …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/6/25
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday. We gathered as a church and heard the invitation to experience a holy Lent through practicing the spiritual disciplines of worship, prayer, self-denial, and service to your neighbor. It is a wonderful journey, and one that …