A note from Pastor Travis 7/18/23
Summer is in full swing and we are all taking some time to spend with family and friends. We are using the slower pace to get away from our routine for some much earned and deserved vacation. I hope that your time …
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A note from Pastor Travis 7/6/23
Last week, I had the privilege to go on a planning retreat in Wells, Maine. It was a wonderful week. I spent a lot of time thinking about the church, looked ahead at worship for 2024, planned the Stewardship program, …
A note from Pastor Travis 6/8/23
Yesterday was the opening session of the New England Conference’s Annual Conference. For those who aren’t familiar with “United Methodist speak,” this Annual Conference is the regional meeting for our denomination. June 7-10 all the United Methodism Clergy and lay …
A note from Pastor Travis 6/1/23
Perhaps you remember when churches recited the Apostle’s Creed every Sunday in worship. Though I haven’t recited it very often in the last 30 years or so, I could still recite it if asked. It is burned into my memory …
A note from Pastor Travis 5/25/23
This Sunday is Pentecost. It is the day that Christians celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church. Did you know that Pentecost is also a Jewish holiday that was celebrated long before Christianity? It …
A note from Pastor Travis 5/11/23
First United Methodist Church of Melrose is a caring community that is engaged in important and powerful ministry in our local communities and beyond. One of those ministries is The Food Drive. I am grateful to all those who participate in The …
A note from Pastor Travis 4/27/23
To say that my grandmother lives in the country is an understatement. She lives several miles outside of a town of 400 people. The road to her house is in the woods, and most of the 10 acres she lives on …
A note from Pastor Travis 4/20/23
This Sunday, April 23rd, we will be reflecting on the Emmaus Story, Luke 24:13-25. It is a story of welcome and hospitality. It is a story about the blessings that we both give and receive through our welcoming and hospitality. As …
A note from Pastor Travis 4/13/23
One of my favorite traditions from the Greek Orthodox Church takes place on Holy Monday. The day after Easter Sunday is dedicated to laughter. People spend the day telling each other jokes. The origin of this tradition is rooted in …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/31/23
Spring is a wonderful time in the life of the church, and we have many powerful opportunities to gather over the next few months for worship, learning, and fellowship. I want to make sure that you are aware of all …