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Dear friends, In the church year, we are making our way deeper into Lent, moving towards the events of Holy Thursday and Good Friday: the confusion, sadness, anger and fear that surrounded Jesus’ arrest, sham trial and execution. Our movement …
In the church, during January and February we observe the season of epiphany. Epiphany comes from a Greek word that means “manifestation” or “sudden appearance.” This season lasts from Jan. 6 until the beginning of Lent (very early this year …
Dear friends, Every year, we say we’re going to cut back, simplify, and have a family Christmas that focuses on the real reason for the season – Jesus. But every year, advertisements beckon, the children plead, and it seems easier …
The Liberty Bell fundraiser was on Wednesday, October 7 was a big success in terms of fundraising and fellowship. We raised $402 total. $330 from Liberty Bell, representing 8% …
Food Pantry Coordinator Needed! Fred and Shirley Hayes have served as the Food Pantry Coordinators for FUMC Melrose for over 13 years, but they decided it is time to resign. So the church needs a new volunteer to take …
Dear friends, “If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything had become new! All this is from God…” (1 Corinthians 5:17,18) Sometimes I think we should celebrate the New Year on …
Dear friends, Christian camping can be a life changing experience for a young person. Camps provide a healthy, safe environment where children can experience the love of God in a true community of their peers. Camp can be a place …
People of all heritages/identities are welcome in this five part class that focuses on the role of white people in dismantling racism and building a just society. We’ll examine the institutionalization of racism and impact of white privilege, and how, …
White people challenging racism * New Adult Study! Read more »
This past winter, FUMC participated, with the Melrose Clergy Association, in a blanket drive to provide blankets to the Bread of Life. Here is a note from their special projects coordinator on that effort: We want to give you our …
May 3rd through June 6th, a swarm of mosquitos, nets, and signs will be roaming the streets of Melrose looking for a yard to swarm as they help FUMC Melrose to raise money for our Imagine No Malaria campaign. …