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    Category: Messenger

    Robe-gate

    I’ve always been well aware that little things can balloon into big things in church-work.   When I was an Intern prior to my ordination, I saw a…… Read more “Robe-gate”

    January 10, 2024 by infofccmelroseorg

    Wait, What is Epiphany Again?

    This is a time in the church year when the seasons change fairly rapidly! We began the church year with Advent, moved through the season of Christmas…… Read more “Wait, What is Epiphany Again?”

    January 3, 2024 by infofccmelroseorg

    Love and Christ

    This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Advent and it is also Christmas Eve! That means that this Sunday we will complete the lighting of our Advent…… Read more “Love and Christ”

    December 19, 2023 by infofccmelroseorg

    Joy

    The first two candles around the Advent Wreath represent Hope and Peace.  The third is a pink candle and its meaning is Joy.   Like Hope and Peace,…… Read more “Joy”

    December 12, 2023 by infofccmelroseorg

    Peace

    During the Season of Advent, we progressively light four candles around our Advent wreath each Sunday.  This year we also watch our sanctuary banner grow with the…… Read more “Peace”

    December 4, 2023 by infofccmelroseorg

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