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    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

    Do We Get to Hate?

    Rev. Darrel Goodwin, our Conference Minister for the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ, recently shared a video about one of the most…… Read more “Do We Get to Hate?”

    October 8, 2025 by infofccmelroseorg

    Should We Worship Jesus?

    Would it surprise you if I told you that Jesus never wanted us to worship him?   In some circles, that may be quite a shocking thing to…… Read more “Should We Worship Jesus?”

    October 1, 2025 by infofccmelroseorg

    A Good and Needed Place

    I think one of the reasons that the message of our FCC is resonating with so many people these days is because people are hungry for belonging.…… Read more “A Good and Needed Place”

    September 24, 2025 by infofccmelroseorg

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