A note from Pastor Travis 4/27/23
To say that my grandmother lives in the country is an understatement. She lives several miles outside of a town of 400 people. The road to her house is in the woods, and most of the 10 acres she lives on …
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A note from Pastor Travis 4/20/23
This Sunday, April 23rd, we will be reflecting on the Emmaus Story, Luke 24:13-25. It is a story of welcome and hospitality. It is a story about the blessings that we both give and receive through our welcoming and hospitality. As …
Upcoming Church Events!
Hub Celebration: Sunday, April 30th at 1:30pm Meet at Aldersgate UMC in North Reading. What is a hub? It is a group of United Methodist Churches in a geographical area. Think of a hub as the new version of a …
A note from Pastor Travis 2/23/22
This Sunday is the first Sunday in Lent. Every year on this Sunday, we read the passage of Jesus going into the wilderness for 40 days, to fast and pray for God’s direction before he begins his ministry. It is …
A note from Pastor Travis 2/16/23
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This Sunday, we will be discussing the Transfiguration. The Transfiguration is the story of Jesus taking his 3 closest disciples up a hill. While there, Jesus is transfigured. His face becomes as radiant as the sun and his clothes become dazzling …
Lent 2023
We have multiple opportunities to engage with your faith and your community this Lenten season. If you have any questions on any happenings, please email the church office at fumc@fumcmelrose.com 1- Bring in you Palms. Starting, Sunday, February 5, through Sunday, …
A note from Pastor Travis 2/2/23
February is here! There are a lot of exciting things happening in the church over the next month. I am highlighting several of these opportunities that you are not going to want to miss! So read on, mark your calendars, …
A note from Pastor Travis 01/26/23
I remember one Sunday afternoon my parents came into the living room, where I was watching TV, and told me to change my clothes because we were going to church. What? Going to church? We had just been to church …
A note from Pastor Travis 10/6/22
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, Do you know of Gurdeep Pandher of the Yukon? If not, let me introduce you to this remarkable man. Gurdeep is an Indian-born naturalized citizen of Canada. He describes himself on his Twitter account with these words: “Sikh-Canadian dancing Bhangra– …
A note from Pastor Travis 7/7/22
Dear FUMC Family and Friends, On Sunday, July 24, our congregation will be hosting the Melrose Union Service. The scripture passage that will direct our worship and guide our reflection is the story of Jesus teaching the disciples how to pray. The …