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    A Warped Sense of Christianity

    Our Conference Minister for the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ, Rev. Darrel Goodwin, wrote the following in response to recent postings by…… Read more “A Warped Sense of Christianity”

    April 22, 2026 by infofccmelroseorg

    The Risk of Losing the Story

    Here’s an interesting fact: In 1930, the number of Americans without religious affiliation was 5 percent.  In 1990 that number was 8 percent.  Today, that number is…… Read more “The Risk of Losing the Story”

    April 14, 2026 by infofccmelroseorg

    The Stone is Rolled Away

    Happy Easter!  It is still Easter, you know.  Once the decorations come down and the Easter dinner leftovers are finished, it can take an effort to remember…… Read more “The Stone is Rolled Away”

    April 8, 2026 by infofccmelroseorg

    The End of the Story?

    When you think about it, Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday would have been a great place for his story to end.   The cheering crowd that…… Read more “The End of the Story?”

    April 1, 2026 by infofccmelroseorg

    Join the Parade but Stay for the Journey

    Palm Sunday swings into view this Sunday and I hope you can join us!  Palm Sunday is cause for celebration as we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem.…… Read more “Join the Parade but Stay for the Journey”

    March 24, 2026 by infofccmelroseorg

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