A September note from Pastor Travis
Dear friends, Recently, I saw a billboard for a church. It had a picture of a little child on it, and it read, “Soon, she will be dragging you to church!” What a wonderful image! How often do we have the image …
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Staceys April Update
Dear friends, Save the Date! On Saturday, May 5, 5-8 pm we will gather for pizza and conversation about ways we can help our church invite and welcome people and serve our community better. We’ll think about the things we …
Advent 2017
Dear Friends Advent is here. The season of advent is the four Sundays before Christmas – this year beginning on December 3 and ending on December 24. Advent marks the beginning of a new Christian year. During Advent we prepare …
A November note from Stacey
Dear friends, November 2017 This is a season of gratitude and giving thanks. During November, we are remembering, with gratitude, Jesus’ words, “I am the vine and you are the branches. Stay joined to me and you will bear much …
A September note from Pastor Stacey
Dear friends, September is a me of new beginnings for many – the crisp, fresh fall air, the starting of the school year and the return to busy schedules. Summer is nearly over as I write this, and we have …
FUMC Choir rehearsal to start Thursday !
FUMC Choir Rehearsal to start Thursday, September 1, 2016 Greetings in the final day of the Summer Holiday! I hope that you all have been enjoying what leisure comes during the hotter months. As the academic year begins to wind …
A message from Stacey
Dear friends, As we move forward with possibilities for our buildings, the Trustees and ‘Deficit Dogs” have been meeting together almost weekly to make progress towards a decision that will sustain us in the future. We have added the expertise …
Dining for Dollars Fundraiser for Bread of Life
Eat Dinner and support the Bread of Life!!! FUMC Melrose is hosting a fundraiser at the Dockside restaurant in Malden on Thursday, March 10th from 6 – 9pm. You will need a printed copy of the certificate above and make …
A note from Stacey
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 …
A Note from our Pastor
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 …