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Dear friends, Soon after I was appointed to the First UMC, an introductory article about my family and me was printed in the newsletter. It shared some basic facts about my background and my family. As I considered what to …
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 victory, Unrevealed until …
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” …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …