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Please join us this Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 11am after worship to sort and box fruits and vegetables, which will be given to residents of the McCarthy Apartments (just down the street from us in Melrose). The items requested …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, The church’s ministry extends beyond the members of the congregation, serving in the world. As a part of this ministry, we extend an invitation to those who aren’t a part of the church to walk alongside …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, This Sunday’s Scripture is the story of the Syrophoenician Woman who argues with Jesus. It is a shocking and controversial story. At first, Jesus refuses to help her, saying, “‘Let the children be fed first, for it …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, This Sunday is Andrew’s last Sunday as our Music Director. Andrew has been a faithful presence in our congregation, sharing his gift of music and his passion for worship with us. He helped me become acclimated to …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, There are a lot of horrible things happening in the world. Thinking about them can be overwhelming. It may even make us want to shut down. Yet, even as this dark cloud hangs over our world, rays of …
Seeking Sunday School Volunteers for the fall! As plans are beginning to form for this fall’s Christian Education program, we are looking for adults who are interested in taking part. You do not have to be a parent or have …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, One of the joys that I have been rediscovering since we have begun to move out of the pandemic and its necessary restrictions is eating with friends. In the last few weeks, Sandra and I have …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, There are some important things happening in the next few weeks. 1. After reviewing the changes that the Commonwealth has made to the COVID-19 restrictions, the recommendations of the CDC, the numbers of the vaccinated people …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, Our first Sunday back to in-person worship went smoothly. It was good to be back in person. Everyone worked hard to make it a safe and worshipful morning. Some people still feel uncomfortable gathering indoors in person, and …
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, COVID-19 has caused many difficulties over the past year. One of the hardest things has been the inability to gather in community to celebrate the lives and mourn the loss of those who have died. It has …