645 Main St, Melrose, MA || 781-662-7060 || fumc@fumcmelrose.com || Sunday Worship at 10am
Dear friends, November 2016 I am thankful for: *A few blue-turning-to-rust hydrangeas asserting themselves by blooming in late October. *A driver in a long line of traffic who stopped to let me make a left turn out of a …
Dear Friends, On September 12, the congregation voted to sell the annex (or Parish Hall, as it’s also called). 42 members were present, 40 voted in favor, one against, and one abstained. Many questions were raised, and the discussion was …
Dear friends, As you know, we have been working for nearly two years to find solutions to our significant financial challenges. Our buildings have been one focus of these efforts. I am happy to report that we currently have an …
Dear friends, The summer months are upon us, and many look forward to a change of pace, some time to rest and be renewed. I hope you find a break in your schedule, a respite from the busy-ness, and time …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …