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The First Congregational Church in Melrose is a member of the Metropolitan Boston Association of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ.

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Special Announcements

  • SUMMER UNION SERVICE SCHEDULE 2009
    July 5 Green St. Baptist, Rev. Charles Hartman preaching
    July 12 Green St. Baptist, Rev. Peggy O’Connor preaching
    July 19 First United Methodist, Rev. Lawrence Starr preaching
    July 26 First United Methodist, Rev. Peggy O’Connor preaching
    Aug. 2 First Congregational, Rev. Barbara Threet preaching
    Aug. 9 First Congregational, Rev. Barbara Threet preaching
    Aug. 16 Unitarian Universalist, Rev. Barbara Threet preaching

  • Aug. 23 Unitarian Universalist, Rev. Charles Hartman preaching
    Aug. 30 Highlands Congregational, Rev. Barbara Threet preaching
    Sept. 6 Highlands Congregational, Rev. Lawrence Starr preaching

    Regular worship schedules for each of the churches will resume following Labor Day.

    Have a great summer!

  • Vacation Bible School will run from August 10th - 14th this year!
    The theme is Discovery Canyon.

  • Summer church office hours for July 1 to Labor Day are:
    Tuesday through Thursday
    9:00 AM to 12:00 noon

  • VOICE LESSONS
    Would you like to learn how to sing or improve your singing ability? Take lessons from Eastman School of Music (Rochester, NY) and Boston University graduate Evan Leontis, soprano. All levels welcome, flexible schedule, variety of musical styles offered. Lessons can start this summer or in the fall and take place at First Congregational Church, 121 West Foster St., Melrose. Call 419-308-4017 or email eleontis@gmail.com for more information.

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