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Over the past 4 weeks, I have been preaching on “Why I am Methodist.” In this sermon series, I have been sharing some of the gifts that the Methodist tradition brings to the larger Christian community. One of these gifts was on …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, Do you know of Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon? If not, let me introduce you to this remarkable man. Gurdeep is an Indian-born naturalized citizen of Canada. He describes himself on his Twitter account with these words: “Sikh-Canadian dancing Bhangra– …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, In August, I invited you to read a selection of Psalms with me. I have heard from people that they enjoyed doing this, and one person asked me to do something similar for September. I have given …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, Recently, our family discovered the TV show “Junior Baking Show.” It is a spinoff of “The Great British Baking Show,” but the bakers are children ages 10-13. It is a wonderful show filled with all of the …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, How is your garden doing? I enjoy watching the progress of mine. I missed looking at it on Monday, and when I went to water it on Tuesday, I couldn’t believe how big the peppers have gotten! Soon …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, One of the great traditions of the summer is summer reading. People find books that they have wanted to read all year but have not gotten to do so, and pack them in their bags as …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, On Sunday, July 24, our congregation will be hosting the Melrose Union Service. The scripture passage that will direct our worship and guide our reflection is the story of Jesus teaching the disciples how to pray. The …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, Summer is here! Over the summer, many of us will have the opportunity to take some time away for rest and play. At the same time, for the month of July our church is joining other churches …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, Every morning Sandra and I take a 3 mile walk along the same route. I have enjoyed seeing both the subtle and the larger changes along the route from day to day. I have been able to …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, What is the best time of the day for you? Are you more productive in the morning, the afternoon, the evening, or, perhaps, late at night? My mother is a morning person. For part of her childhood she …