On January 15, we began our Epiphany worship theme: “The First Followers,” with a special focus on the less-known early followers of Jesus. While Debbie is on sabbatical, Rev. Dr. Karen Nell Smith will be joined by colleagues from our clergy group leading worship on this theme. On Ash Wednesday, February 22, we begin our Lenten series, “Traveling Together Toward Easter.”
February 5 at 10:00am—Hybrid Worship
Holy Communion; Intergenerational Worship
First Followers: The Gerasene Demoniac; Rev. Sarah Hubbell preaching
February 12 at 10:00am—Hybrid Worship
First Followers: Mary, Martha and the other Mary’s; Rev. Gail Wright preaching
February 19 at 10:00am—Hybrid Worship
First Followers: Lydia, Dorcas and the women of the early church.
Rev. Liz Garrigan-Byerly preaching.
February 19, Gather in person at 5:00pm, Worship in-person at 5:30pm
Seeds of Grace: Loving when loving is hard
ALSO Monday, February 20 at 7:39pm, Worship on Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/94465801606?
Our February celebrations of Valentine’s Day bring back memories of homemade construction paper cards distributed to elementary school friends and lacy heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. These traditions evoke a romantic love, like the plot of a Hallmark movie. But more often, the work of love is more difficult and takes courage, patience and hard work. This month, Seeds of Grace worship celebrates love when loving is hard, and explores how our faith gives us the grounding and guidance to love in this way. Come to find community around the circle, share a cup of warm soup, pray and reflect surrounded by music and the comforting company of fellow travelers at Edwards Church. Seeds of Grace worship is offered in person on Sunday, February 18, in Susan Dickerman Hall and again on Monday, February 19 via Zoom. Please feel free to invite others to join us!
February 22, Ash Wednesday—“Unpacking for the Journey”
- At 12:00pm, Join us in the sanctuary for a reflective service, with music by Jane Ezbicki, followed by a soup lunch in Sue Dickerman Hall.
- At 7:30 pm, Join us on Zoom for a simple, reflective worship service.
February 26 at 10:00am—Hybrid Worship
Traveling Together Toward Easter: Part I—John 15:12-17
“To Be Loved and To Love”; Rev. Dr. Debbie Clark peaching