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A note from Pastor Travis 3/16/23

By admin Posted on March 16, 2023 Posted in Uncategorized

Syracuse University has an orange tree on its campus. You wouldn’t think that a college in one of the snowiest places in New York would have an orange tree, but it does. Now, it isn’t growing outside, having to survive …

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Lent & Holy Week 2023

By admin Posted on March 10, 2023 Posted in Uncategorized
Lent & Holy Week 2023

We are well into the season of Lent as the calendar turns to March and then on to April and Holy Week! We are continuing our Lenten study, join us even if you haven’t read the book! Upcoming dates are: …

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Free Sunday Meals-Winter 2023

By admin Posted on February 13, 2023 Posted in Uncategorized
Free Sunday Meals-Winter 2023
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Hello FUMC Church Family, Our Sunday Free Meal Distribution is making a difference in our community! Word is getting out that we are offering free meals to the community between 11:30 and noon on Sundays. The Food Drive is continuing …

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A note from Pastor Travis 12/22/22

By admin Posted on December 23, 2022 Posted in Uncategorized

The past Monday during our Advent Conspiracy Study, the conversation turned to the desire to keep the “spirit of Christmas” in our hears year around. This reminded me of a practice my mom taught me, that I have tried to …

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Children & Youth News Winter 2022-23

By admin Posted on December 20, 2022 Posted in Uncategorized
Children & Youth News Winter 2022-23

In-person Sunday school continues to be on offer for those children who attend Sunday morning services. There is also nursery care available for younger children. Please know that your children are always welcome to stay with your family during the service, …

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Welcome Margo!

By admin Posted on December 20, 2022 Posted in Uncategorized

Our new Church Administrator, Margo, is getting settled in. She graciously wishes to thank all of you who have been so kind and patient during this new transition. She welcomes you to stop by to say ‘hello’, and introduce yourself. …

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A note from Pastor Travis 12/15/22

By admin Posted on December 20, 2022 Posted in Uncategorized

Two of the Gospels record the birth of Jesus: Luke and Matthew. Luke is the one with which we are most familiar. It is the more poetic of the two stories, and it is the one most often read at …

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A note from Pastor Travis 9/8/22

By admin Posted on September 13, 2022 Posted in Uncategorized

Dear FUMC Family and Friends, September is here and things are getting excited around the church! Soon our fall schedule is starting and it is filled with wonderful opportunities. Over the next few weeks, I invite you to pay close attention to …

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A note from Pastor Travis 7/28/22

By admin Posted on July 29, 2022 Posted in Uncategorized

Dear FUMC Family and Friends, Like many of you, I have been enthralled by the photos released by NASA from the James Webb Space Telescope. They are stunning to see, but what captivates me is that some of the images are …

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Blessing of our Progress Pride Flag

By admin Posted on June 10, 2022 Posted in Church Events, Uncategorized Tagged with FUMC Melrose, Pride flag
Blessing of our Progress Pride Flag

On our very busy Pentecost Sunday, we also blessed the Progress Pride Flag that we recently hung from our church’s bell tower. Come walk or drive by the church to see it! Below is the blessing that we said over …

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