A note from Pastor Travis 6/27/24
A few weeks ago, Chuck and I had a Facebook “chat” about the deep privileged to be the pastor of First UMC Melrose. Our church is a gift and a blessing. The reason that it is such a wonderful church community can …
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A note from Pastor Travis 5/2/24
“I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” Over the last two weeks, I have been sending you updates about the United Methodist General Conference. So much has happened and is …
A note from Pastor Travis 4/11/24
Last Sunday during our prayer time Bert told us that students in Melrose will be taking part in the ‘Day of Silence’ this Friday, April 12. Yesterday, I went to the https://www.glsen.org/dayofnosilence website to learn more about it. Here is what …
We Need Doors!
The Leadership Team is planning a display for the church front lawn to be a welcoming symbol to people in our community and to celebrate our status as a Reconciling Congregation. We will be painting doors in different colors of …
Haitian Lunch and Fundraiser
Bonjou! Koman ou ye? No, that wasn’t a typo. It is “Good morning. How are you?” inHaitian Creole. I am greeting you this way this morning because I am excited for ourHaitian fundraiser lunch on Sunday, January 21 following worship. …
Winter Weather Closing Info
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As we move deeper into winter, the possibility of a snow or ice storm on a Sunday morning increases. If we need to cancel in-person Sunday services due to weather, we will send that message via email, post it on …
Poinsettia Orders
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The church sanctuary will be decorated with poinsettias on Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24. If you would like to purchase a poinsettia plant (6 1/2″ pot/$12 each) in honor or memory of a loved one, please fill out the paper …
July 2023 Psalm/Bible Readings
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We invite you to follow along again this summer as we read passages in Psalms and other portions of the Bible. Here is the schedule for this July! July 1st: Philippians 2:5-11 It is believed that here Paul uses one …
A note from Pastor Travis 5/18/23
Our livestream/video ministry is a powerful and important part of our church that touches many lives. It reaches those in our church that are homebound, helping them to stay connected to their faith community and giving them the opportunity to …
A note from Pastor Travis 3/16/23
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 …