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    Cancelling People

    I don’t think it is any secret that I am a progressive person.  My theology, my politics, and my hopes for the future all lean to the…… Read more “Cancelling People”

    November 12, 2019November 8, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

    Same Church, Different Buildings

    As we intentionally build a strong future for our church, it is also important to look back and appreciate where we have been. Last month I began…… Read more “Same Church, Different Buildings”

    October 29, 2019October 23, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

    Halloween

    Halloween has changed over the years, I think.  When I was growing up it was pretty tame holiday with games and fun, benign costumes like bedsheet ghosts…… Read more “Halloween”

    October 22, 2019October 21, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

    What Do You Believe?

    What Do You Believe? “There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do.”—Dame Freya Stark I love this…… Read more “What Do You Believe?”

    October 15, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

    Me?  An Evangelist? Nah!

    Are you an evangelist?  (I can almost hear your answer!) “Of course not!  I’ve seen evangelists on TV and I want no part of them!  That’s not…… Read more “Me?  An Evangelist? Nah!”

    October 8, 2019October 3, 2019 by infofccmelroseorg

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