A Lenten Devotion by Debbie Clark Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 When I was 22, I spent six months in Kenya as part of a year of travel and study. For most of that time, I visited independent churches […]
Deeper than Words
Psalm 63:1-8, Colossians 3:12-16 He was so busted. In the boys’ bathroom at Longmeadow High School. The principal heard something through the walls and came barging in to catch the culprit in the act. The culprit? Ric Carl. What was he doing? Playing the harmonica. It turns out the boys’ bathroom had great acoustics, so […]
Sunday, March 31, 2019 Worship
Psalm 92 We will share stories of children, youth and adults who love music, and highlight the spiritual wisdom that emerges. Following worship, we will fill backpacks for Syrian refugees in intergenerational teams!
Litany of Praise
A Lenten Devotion by Debbie Clark O come, let us sing to God; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Psalm 95:1 For the first ten years of our ministry together at Edwards Church, we had a fun tradition for Easter Sunrise. Each year, I would ask a child, or […]
Sunday, March 24, 2019 Worship
We welcome Lino Covarrubias, chief operating officer of Jewish Family Service, who will reflect on our partnership supporting refugees.
Wisdom for the Race–A Sermon by Rev. Debbie Clark
Isaiah 40:28-31; Hebrews 12:1-2 I had a plan for my Friday. I had pages of notes from my conversations during the week with five athletes from our congregation, ranging in age from 13 to 70. I knew there were jewels of wisdom in those notes, and I was looking forward to turning them into a […]
Sunday, March 17, 2019 Worship
Hebrews 12:1-2 10:00am: We will share stories of children, youth and adults who play and coach sports, and reflect on the spiritual wisdom that emerges. 5:30pm: Our Seeds of Grace service will honor the legacy of St. Patrick.
Sunday, March 10, 2019 Worship
Intergenerational Worship: Ephesians 4:1-5 We will commission our Lenten “pew partners” as we honor the promises we make to one another in our baptism and blessing ceremonies. This intergenerational service will include lots of participation from our children and youth, and a reaffirmation of our baptisms.
Ash Wednesday
A Lenten Devotion by Debbie Clark Lo, I am with you always, even to the ends of the earth. Matthew 28:20b When I was a teenager, my church, Emmaus United Church of Christ in Vienna, Virginia, established a new tradition. At the suggestion of the pastor, the Youth Group took responsibility for planning and leading […]
Ash Wednesday 2019
11:00am: Join us in the sanctuary for a simple, reflective service as we enter into the season of Lent. Followed by a simple, joyous soup lunch in Susan P. Dickerman Hall. 7:00 pm: Our confirmands and mentors will share in leading an evening Ash Wednesday service at Plymouth Church, involving prayer stations.