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When my daughters were growing up, we loved to take long trips by car. We drove to Chicago, Louisiana, and Prince Edward Island, to name a few of our vacation destinations. On the way, we would do a lot of different things …
One of the first things I learned about First United Methodist Church when I first arrived here in July of 2019, it is a church that puts faith into action. We are a congregation that moves beyond our church walls …
SOUP AND SPIRIT Wednesday nights February 25 – March 25 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. We will gather at 6:30 for soup and a time of study and reflection. The study will be hybrid, so you can join us in person …
There have been several United Methodist bishops who have written pastoral letters to the Church concerning the activities of ICE and the Trump administration’s immigration policy. Below, I am sharing with you the letter by Bishop Jung, Resident Bishop of …
This Sunday in worship, we will be reflecting on Matthew 4:12-23, the story of Jesus calling his first disciples. Matthew’s telling of the call of those first disciples is a story of two kingdoms — the heavenly Kingdom and Rome. …
Most Sunday’s, during prayer time, I ask the question, “where have you seen God in the last week?” This is an important question because it gives us the opportunity to review our week and recognize our blessings. Hopefully, over time, …
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026. I pray that this will be a blessed year for you and for our church. If the rest of the year is as eventful as January will be, then our church will have a banner year! Below …
Haitian Independence Celebration Potluck Fundraiser Thank you to all who came! We raised $2265 towards our goal of $5000 by May! You can make a donation any time. You can write a check to the church and put “Haiti” in …
Merry Christmas! I am writing this on the morning of December 23, and they say that we might have a white Christmas this year. By the time you read this article, you will know the answer to that question. Regardless, I hope …
Can you believe that it is almost Christmas? Advent has been speeding by us. However, it has been a great Advent here at First UMC, Melrose! Our Christmas Eve plans are filled with excitement, too! I have heard the choir …