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    Author: infofccmelroseorg

    College Cheating Scandal

    As one who has kids who are college-aged, I was shocked by the news last week of the cheating scandal—that wealthy families paid huge sums of money…… Read more “College Cheating Scandal”

    March 19, 2019March 18, 2020 by infofccmelroseorg

    A Difficult Gift

    As I helped officiate the Ash Wednesday worship service this year at the Highlands Congregational Church, it occurred to me how counter-cultural Ash Wednesday really is.  Some…… Read more “A Difficult Gift”

    March 12, 2019March 11, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

    A Step Backward

    The Christian movement took a significant step backward this past week.  After a three-day international gathering, the United Methodist Church voted to not recognize same gender marriages…… Read more “A Step Backward”

    March 5, 2019March 4, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

    A Place for Everyone

    I have recently been reminded that one of the things that allows people to feel at home at First Congregational Church is my insistence that we don’t…… Read more “A Place for Everyone”

    February 26, 2019February 25, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

    Pastoral Letter on Unity

    Our General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, Rev. John Dorhauer, has shared the following Pastoral Letter with our churches.  His important words speak…… Read more “Pastoral Letter on Unity”

    February 19, 2019September 1, 2023 by infofccmelroseorg

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