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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

  • The final Union Service for the Summer of 2010 will be held on Sept 5th at Highlands Congregational Church, Rev. Larry Starr preaching.
    Regular worship service schedules for each of the churches will resume following Labor Day.

  • Sunday, September 12, 2010 is WELCOME BACK SUNDAY!
    8:30 AM – Chancel Choir Rehearsal
    10:00 AM – WORSHIP with Holy Communion and Church School, Pre-K – 12
    11:15 AM – Coffee Hour in the Narthex

  • Tuesday, September 7
    7:15PM – RIM Meeting, Seminar Room
    Wednesday, September 8
    7:15PM – Bells Rehearsal, sanctuary
    Thursday, September 9
    11AM – Staff Meeting
    6:30PM - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
    7PM – Sunday School Teachers Orientation Meeting, Library
    Saturday, September 11
    10AM – Noon – Chancel Choir Rehearsal
    Sunday, September 19
    Sunday School Registration and Welcome Back Breakfast
    Sunday, September 26
    Welcome Back Cookout following Worship.

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