As I helped officiate the Ash Wednesday worship service this year at the Highlands Congregational Church, it occurred to me how counter-cultural Ash Wednesday really is. Some… Read more “A Difficult Gift”
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A Step Backward
The Christian movement took a significant step backward this past week. After a three-day international gathering, the United Methodist Church voted to not recognize same gender marriages… Read more “A Step Backward”
A Place for Everyone
I have recently been reminded that one of the things that allows people to feel at home at First Congregational Church is my insistence that we don’t… Read more “A Place for Everyone”
Churches and Chocolate Chip Cookies
We have recently seen quite a flurry of visitors to our church on Sunday mornings! It is wonderful to see new faces and each one adds to… Read more “Churches and Chocolate Chip Cookies”
Snow Cancellation Procedure
Dear Friends, Now that we are in the heart of winter, I want to share with you an update on how you would know if we should… Read more “Snow Cancellation Procedure”
Christmas 2018 Schedule
The members of the First Congregational Church in Melrose invite all to join us for the following church services: On Sunday, December 16 at our 10:00am service,… Read more “Christmas 2018 Schedule”
Viola and Piano performance
Nathan Farro and Mariko Matsumura perform Cesar Franck’s Prelude for Viola and Piano, from Prelude, Fugue and Variations, Op. 18, arranged by Nathan Farro during one of… Read more “Viola and Piano performance”
