A Message from Pastor Stacey
Dear friends, The season of Lent begins soon. Lent is the forty days from Ash Wednesday (March 6) to Easter, not counting the Sundays. In the recent past, you may have thought of lent as a me to “give up” …
Category: A Message from Our Pastor
A December message from our Pastor
Dear friends, Christmas is coming, and all around, preparations are being made. In church, we’re preparing, too – for Jesus to come – into our world, into our lives and hearts. Advent, the four weeks before Christmas, is the church’s …
A message from Stacey
Dear friends, November is stewardship time at First United Methodist Church. That means it’s a time when your leaders think about what programs, ministries and mission we will support in the year to come. And perhaps lost in the immediate …
September at FUMC
Dear friends, As the seasons change and we settle into new routines, we welcome you to a new program year at First United Methodist Church. We shape our program with you in mind -opportunities to learn and grow in your …
Summer message from Stacey
Dear friends, Summer is here – the warm weather and blue skies are such a precious commodity in New England. During July, we join with three other Melrose congregations for union services: July & August 2018 July 8, 10 am …
A message from Stacey June 21st, 2018
Dear friends, In recent days, our attention has been drawn to some horrifying turns in policies and practices regarding immigration. As you know, in early May, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a “zero tolerance” policy resulting in de facto family …
Staceys April Update
Dear friends, Save the Date! On Saturday, May 5, 5-8 pm we will gather for pizza and conversation about ways we can help our church invite and welcome people and serve our community better. We’ll think about the things we …
A Lenten note from Pastor Stacey
Dear friends, Lent is a me in our lives and in the church for listening… listening to God, listening to others, listening to our own hearts. Listening, really listening, is hard work. There’s so much noise that gets in our …
Advent 2017
Dear Friends Advent is here. The season of advent is the four Sundays before Christmas – this year beginning on December 3 and ending on December 24. Advent marks the beginning of a new Christian year. During Advent we prepare …
A November note from Stacey
Dear friends, November 2017 This is a season of gratitude and giving thanks. During November, we are remembering, with gratitude, Jesus’ words, “I am the vine and you are the branches. Stay joined to me and you will bear much …