A note from Pastor Travis 8/21/25
There is that hymn that many of us learned in Sunday School (and that we sing from time to time in worship). It beings: “I am the church. You are the church. We are the church together.” In more ways …
Category: A Message from Our Pastor
A note from Pastor Travis July & August 2025
A Message from the Office of Pastor Travis A few reminders: Pastor Travis will be taking a 4-week sabbatical in July; and will use this time for physical healing, prayer, reflection, and spending time with his family and friends. Following …
A note from Pastor Travis 6/5/25
Happy Birthday! Ok, I know it isn’t your birthday, but it is the church’s birthday. Well, not our church specifically. It is the birthday of the entire Christian Church! On Pentecost, we celebrate the Holy Spirit coming to Jesus’ first …
A note from Pastor Travis 5/29/25
This Sunday, we are celebrating Pride. As part of our celebration, we rejoice in the United Methodist Church’s move towards being a more inclusive and open congregation, and we honor the faithfulness of this congregation to become a Reconciling Congregation 13 …
A note from Pastor Travis 5/16/25
This Sunday’s Gospel reading is John 13:31-35. These verses are a part of the conversation that Jesus has with the disciples on the night of the last supper. He is giving them his final instructions. As a part of those final instructions, he …
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 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 …