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 …
Category: A Message from Our Pastor
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 …
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 …
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 …
A note from Stacey
Dear friends, “If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything had become new! All this is from God…” (1 Corinthians 5:17,18) Sometimes I think we should celebrate the New Year on …
From the Pastor
Dear friends, “The main thing is to keep the main the main thing.” Rick Warren reminds us of this old adage. Warren is a pastor and spiritual leader and author He reminds us that it is important for a church …
Pastor Stacey’s Summer List
Dear friends, These wonderful, precious days of the New England summer have begun, inviting us to a change of pace. Time with friends and family, opportunities to enjoy God’s creation, a chance to step outside some of our usual routines. …