A note from Pastor Travis 8/31/23
Pastor Travis’ weekly update from the First United Methodist Church of Melrose… August 31, 2023
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A note from Pastor Travis 7/6/23
Last week, I had the privilege to go on a planning retreat in Wells, Maine. It was a wonderful week. I spent a lot of time thinking about the church, looked ahead at worship for 2024, planned the Stewardship program, …
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 …
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 …
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 December message from our Pastor
Dear friends, Christmas is coming, and all around, preparations are being made. In church, we’re preparing, too – for Jesus to come – into our world, into our lives and hearts. Advent, the four weeks before Christmas, is the church’s …
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 …