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    Let’s Keep the Spirit Growing!

    It’s been truly wonderful to see such strong attendance and energy in worship during this “welcome back” season!  Our sanctuary has been filled with warmth, laughter, music,…… Read more “Let’s Keep the Spirit Growing!”

    November 12, 2025 by infofccmelroseorg

    Let Your Light Shine!

    It’s no secret that we are living in challenging times.  The world around us feels uncertain.  Consequently, it can be easy to withdraw and to hold on…… Read more “Let Your Light Shine!”

    November 5, 2025 by infofccmelroseorg

    Facing Our Fears on Halloween!

    As you know, I love all holidays—including Halloween. But does Halloween have anything to do with our faith? To that I would say, yes! Absolutely!  I say…… Read more “Facing Our Fears on Halloween!”

    October 28, 2025 by infofccmelroseorg

    The Contraband of Love

    Rev. Katie Omberg, our Area Conference Minister for the Northeast Region, recently shared a quote from poet Assata Shakur that has a rather startling first line: “Love…… Read more “The Contraband of Love”

    October 21, 2025 by infofccmelroseorg

    Is There a Reason to be Good?

    Recently, the president was quoted as saying, “You know, there is no reason to be good.”   Apparently, though, there is an exception: “I wanna be good because…… Read more “Is There a Reason to be Good?”

    October 15, 2025 by infofccmelroseorg

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