This week we begin our celebration of the 175th Anniversary of First Congregational Church in Melrose, United Church of Christ!  That’s right, it was in 1848 that…… Read more “175 Years of Ministry!”

One of the things that I really like about this time of year at our church is that it is all about newness and growth.  By that…… Read more “A Season of Newness and Growth”

Happy Ascension Day!  I’m sure you’ve waited all year long for this Thursday, May 18th, to celebrate the Ascension of Jesus from earth to heaven.  Your decorations…… Read more “Happy Ascension Day!”

Mother’s Day is upon us!  What a great holiday to celebrate our moms! Mother’s Day today is a lot different than when I was younger.  When I…… Read more “The Changing Face of Mother’s Day”

“And suddenly angels came and waited on him.” (Matthew 4:11b) This is how Matthew concludes his account of Jesus’ time in the wilderness after his baptism; that…… Read more “Angels in the Wilderness”