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    Author: infofccmelroseorg

    Happy Are Those Who Worship

    If you join us for worship regularly, you are happier than most people.  Seriously, you are! At least that is the conclusion of a recent Pew Research…… Read more “Happy Are Those Who Worship”

    April 2, 2019March 27, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

    It’s a Small World (or at least it should be)

    They say that the world has shrunk because of the internet.  We can contact someone across the globe instantly now.  People can.  Businesses can.  Governments can. News…… Read more “It’s a Small World (or at least it should be)”

    March 26, 2019March 18, 2020 by 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

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