A Message from Our Pastor: May
Dear Church Family, I write this May Gleam article basking in the afterglow of what seemed to me a deeply meaning-ful Holy Week in our church; and I know that I express the gratitude of our congregation for the very …
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A Message from Our Pastor: April
Dear Church Family: Jesus of Nazareth requests the honor of your presence at a special observance of the Passover Seder Feast, to be held in his honor on Thursday evening, April 17, 2014, be-ginning at 6:00 p.m. This special banquet …
FUMC Welcomes the Ithaca College Choir
First United Methodist Church is pleased to host the Ithaca College Choir as part of their 2014 Spring Tour! The Ithaca College Choir, under the direction of Dr. Janet Galván, will perform its program “Ithaca, My Ithaca” on Thursday, March …
A Message from Our Pastor: February
Dear Church Family: In the fourth chapter of Matthew, as he begins his ministry, Jesus calls for repentance, expects Simon Peter and Andrew to drop their nets and follow him, and calls James and John to leave their Father Zebedee …
Upcoming Event: MLK Day of Service
Packing UMCOR Health Kits for MLK Weekend Service When: Sunday- January 19th after the 10:30 sanctuary service Why: The United Methodist Committee On Relief is asking United Methodists to provide health kits that can be sent to those dealing with …
A Message from Our Pastor: January
Dearly Beloved: Last month we began our Advent journey with the venerable tradition of The Hanging of the Greens. Our liturgy began with several questions concerning how we would prepare our house for the coming of the world’s Savior. In …
A Message from our Leadership Team
In response to recent events within the United Methodist Church, the Leadership Team of FUMC has issued this statement: The United Methodist Church recently made national headlines for trying and convicting a Pennsylvania pastor named Frank Schaefer in church court …
A Message from Our Pastor: December
Dear Church Family: If timing is everything, our timing is off. When we observe the movement of nature, we often refer to “the lull before the storm.” When it comes to human nature, what we get this time of year …
Worship News: Introducing Choir-lite
Love to sing, but can’t commit to choir practice every week? Choir-lite is FUMC’s new worship music program, designed to fit into your busy schedules. Beginning in December, the FUMC choir will welcome anyone who’d like to sing to join …
Upcoming Event: Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
This year’s ecumenical worship service in honor of Thanksgiving will take place on Tuesday, November 26 at 7:00 pm. This service will be held at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church (4 Myrtle St, Melrose, MA). All are welcome to …