This year our annual outdoor service and Blessing of the Animals will be on Sunday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. in front of Edwards Hall, in and around our Edible Forest Garden. The service will center on our ministry of “Caring for the Web of Creation.” We will honor Open Spirit Intern Sofia Wolman for […]
A Very Musical Fall
Dear friends, Last Tuesday, through our office window, I saw a van show up in the upper parking lot and some people going into the sanctuary carrying things. By the time I finished what I was doing and walked up the hill, it was gone. I went into the sanctuary and peeked behind the chancel […]
Weekend of Spirit: “Inspiring Courage”
Friday and Saturday, October 19 and 20 Join Open Spirit for our sixth annual Weekend of Spirit. Through shared meals, music, conversation, art projects and experiential workshops, we will delve into our theme: “Inspiring Courage.” We will hear from people who inspire us about what inspires them. We will reflect on the different meaning courage […]
Facing Fear and Claiming Courage: A Conversation About Gender Identity and Community
Sunday, September 23 at 2:00pm in Edwards Hall On November 6, Massachusetts voters have an opportunity to affirm the civil rights of our Transgender neighbors. The ballot initiative stirs deep-rooted hopes and fears. Join us for an honest conversation as we face our fear and claim our courage. We will hear personal stories of courage […]
A New Day for Veterans Yoga
Wednesdays at 6 pm in Edwards Hall Since 2011, we have been offering a free weekly yoga class for area veterans and their families, as an expression of our gratitude. This year, we are shifting to a new time! If you are a veteran or a family member, please join us each Wednesday at 6:00 […]
Super Saturday
Saturday, October 20 at Keefe Tech The Massachusetts Conference, in partnership with Connecticut and Rhode Island Conferences, is offering a day of workshops, forums, networking and worship on Saturday, October 20, at Keefe Tech High School in Framingham. The featured speaker will be Dr. David M. Csinos, who writes and speaks widely about faith formation, […]
Almost Home 2018
A Workshop for All Who Care about Veterans Friday, Sept. 28, 9:00am-3:30pm in Edwards Hall This annual gathering of vets, first responders and advocates throughout Massachusetts is sponsored by the Brookfield Institute and hosted by Edwards Church and Open Spirit. It is focused on honoring, welcoming, and responding to the service given by everyday women […]
Gathering of Friends Brunch
Sunday, September 16 at 11:30am If you are new to Edwards Church, if you have been coming awhile and would like to get more involved, or if you are a long-time member who wants to make new friends, then this brunch is for you! We will gather after coffee hour for brunch in Susan P. Dickerman […]
Bible Study: Gospel of Luke
Wednesdays, September 12 and 26 Last year, the Wednesday evening Bible Study group began an in-depth study of Luke’s gospel. We asked questions, pondered paradoxes and imagined how we would have responded if we had been there. This year, we continue our focus on Luke. Luke’s gospel brings special attention to Jesus’ concern for the […]
Parking for Everyone
As we move into our busy fall season, we are reminded of our parking challenges. If you are able to walk up from the lower lot or (better yet!) the Stapleton School lot, please make a practice of parking in one of those two lots on Sunday mornings! You’ll get a little Sunday morning exercise, […]