At a recent Melrose Interfaith Clergy Association meeting, I was reminded of just how many clergy in Melrose are relatively new to their pulpits.  Several began in…… Read more “From the Eyes Up”

This year marks the first year that Melrose will be celebrating Indigenous People’s Day instead of Columbus Day. More and more communities, and even some entire states,…… Read more “A Great Decision”

Good news: There has been an enormous uptick in Americans who are actively religious. Bad news: It’s all a sham. Since the Covid 19 vaccine is becoming…… Read more “Religious Exemption”

Along with the cross and the fish, there are many symbols of Christianity dating back to its earliest days.  One of the less common is the anchor.…… Read more “We Also Need the Anchor”

Hurricanes.  Droughts.  Fires.  Flooding.  Pandemic.  Domestic and international instability.  Yeah, things are going great! It is completely understandable that many people are tired, frustrated and disappointed with…… Read more “You Need this Place”