• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Edwards Church

United Church of Christ | Saxonville, Massachusetts

  • About
    • Staff
    • Open and Affirming
    • FAQ
    • Accessibility
    • History
    • Rentals
  • Worship
  • Faith Formation
  • Mission
  • Music
  • Serving
    • Ministry of Congregational Life
    • Ministry of Outreach and Justice
    • Ministry of Spiritual Life
    • Ministry of Administration
  • Rentals
  • Giving
  • Climate Hope
  • Calendar

Christian Explorers – July & August

June 29, 2026 by Alexis Ortiz

A New Kind of Garden

This year, instead of our herb garden, our Christian Explorers will plant and tend a Three Sisters Garden.

We are drawing inspiration from Native Americans in our area, who plant corn, beans, and squash together in mounds. The corn stalks provide a trellis for the beans to climb. The beans provide nitrogen for the soil. The squash protects the soil and keeps it moist. The garden celebrates the web of creation. It also points us to the gift of diversity in community.

 

Opportunities for Service

Harvesting vegetables at the Framingham Community Farm – Sunday, August 23

As part of our PorchFest worship on August 23, our young people will help harvest vegetables from the Framingham Community Farm, located right behind our office building. All produce raised in the garden goes to A Place to Turn Food Pantry.

Filling Backpacks with Jewish Family Services – Monday, August 24 @ 10 am

On Sunday, August 2, we will dedicate backpacks which we will then fill with school supplies at Morse Library in Natick on Monday, August 24. The backpacks will go to students in Framingham Public Schools.

 

Opportunities for Fun and Fellowship

Picnic Dinner at Myrna’s – Sunday, July 19 @ 5 pm

Bring a summer salad, fruit or dessert to share; come enjoy games, food, and friendship.

 

 All-Church Pool Party and Picnic – Sunday, August 16 @ 11:30 am – 2 pm

Yes, you can even wear your bathing suit to church, so you’ll be ready for the pool party (see Announcements)!

 

Opportunities for Worship

Join us as we explore our summer themes, “Singing Hope for America” and “Jesus the Storyteller.”

 

Sunday, July 5: We will plant beans for our Three Sisters Garden as we enjoy Porchfest music from On the Fence.

Sunday, July 12: With Ms. Myrna in Sue Dickerman Hall.

Sunday, July 19: With Ms. Myrna in Sue Dickerman Hall or in the pray ground.

Sunday, July 26: With Ms. Myrna in Sue Dickerman Hall or in the pray ground.

Sunday, Aug 2: Intergenerational worship in the sanctuary.

Sunday, Aug 9: With Ms. Myrna in Sue Dickerman Hall or in the pray ground.

Sunday, Aug 16: With Ms. Myrna in Sue Dickerman Hall or in the pray ground.

Sunday, Aug 23: We will help harvest vegetables for Framingham Community Farm.

Sunday, Aug 30: With Ms. Myrna in Sue Dickerman Hall or in the pray ground.

Filed Under: Faith Formation

Primary Sidebar

Singing Hope for America!

Come Join Us!

Set your GPS for 39 Edwards Street, Framingham. We have plenty of parking!

We’d love to welcome you for worship Sundays at 10 am in our sanctuary (39 Edwards Street, Framingham) or on livestream. We’d also love to talk with you about weekday programs, our congregation, and your hopes (email Rev. Clark at pastor@edwardschurch.org or call 508-877-2050).

To sign up for events or to help out, click here.

Support Edwards Church

To donate to Edwards Church by Paypal, please use the link below. Please indicate in the notes field how you would like the donation directed:

Open and Affirming

Lenten Devotional

Upcoming Events

Please sign up, for our weekly email to get the latest events.

Open Spirit

Photo Galleries

Alternative Gifts Fair 2015
Alternative Gifts Fair 2015
Christmas Sunday 2016
Christmas Sunday 2016
Easter 2017
Easter 2017
Blessing of the Animals 2017
Blessing of the Animals 2017

Footer

About

  • Staff
  • Accessibility
  • FAQ
  • History

Boards

  • Ministry of Spiritual Life
  • Ministry of Outreach and Justice
  • Ministry of Administration
  • Ministry of Congregational Life

Committees

  • Our Teams

Copyright © 2026 · News Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in