What are we doing? JLA is rapidly speeding toward the end of the year with the Gifts that Give event on Sunday, December 7, during the coffee hour, and the finalization of our annual giving list. And we’re excited to welcome our newest team member, Martha Coleman. We collected all 1,000 boxes of […]
Open Spirit Programs & Events – December
Yoga and Drumming Fundraiser Saturday, December 6 – 10-11:15 am at Open Spirit Open Spirit and Edwards Church’s Justice & Love in Action team will host December’s fundraiser for deep self-care during these challenging times. Allow the drum rhythm, movement and relaxation nourish you. This bi-monthly fundraiser program is offered by donation, and all funds support Casa […]
Music in December
For the season of Advent and Christmas, we continue offering a wide range of ways to make and enjoy music. Throughout Advent, we will learn and sing a new hymn, “Angels Among Us,” as we light the Advent Candles. On November 30, the Rise Up Choir will offer “Be Not Afraid,” by Bob Dufford, […]
Open Spirit Classes – December
Please visit openspiritcenter.org for class descriptions and donation information. MONDAYS Strength without a Gym led by Donna Warren 10:30 am, https://zoom.us/j/492794663; Password: open Meditation with the Masters led by Katherine McClean * On hold until further notice * 7:30 pm, https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9886460206?; Password: 090367 TUESDAYS Qi Gong / Tai Chi led by Kathleen […]
Music in December
For the season of Advent and Christmas, we continue offering a wide range of ways to make and enjoy music. Throughout Advent, we will learn and sing a new hymn, “Angels Among Us,” as we light the Advent Candles. On November 30, the Rise Up Choir will offer “Be Not Afraid,” by Bob Dufford, […]
Sunday Morning Worship (In-Person and Livestream) – December
Please join us each Sunday in our sanctuary or on livestream. Livestream link: www.edwardschurch.org/live, passcode: 393939. December Worship – “Angels Among Us: Be Not Afraid” Sunday, November 30 – 10 am, First Sunday in Advent Lighting the candle of hope Luke 1:5-25, 57-80 “Courage to Hope” Sunday, December 7 – 10 […]
Christian Explorers – December
In our Advent Season, we will join with the entire congregation as we prepare for Christmas. We will share in lighting the Advent candles. We will create slides and backdrops for our Christmas Pageant. We will enjoy the music of On the Fence. And then we will tell the story of Jesus’ birth with our […]
Be Not Afraid
Dear friends, Here’s my favorite Bible Trivia question: What command is given more often than any other in the Bible? It’s not “Serve God.” It’s not “Love your neighbor.” It’s “Be not afraid.” God says it to Abraham and Sarah as they set off on a journey to a new land and a […]
Special Offering for November
Special Offering for November This month we are asking for donations to the Worcester Area Mission Society’s (WAMS) Diaper distribution effort. Twice a month WAMS distributes diapers and other necessities to immigrants in the Worcester area. Financial donations are preferred. If you would like to bring diapers to the church, that would be great too. […]
Veteran’s Appreciation Dinner
Sunday, November 9 – 5-7 pm at Plymouth Church Together with our friends from Open Spirit, Plymouth Church and the Framingham Rotary, we are honoring area veterans and their families with a special meal. Our guest speaker will be Rabbi Larry Bazer (Colonel, USA, Retired). Rabbi Bazer enjoyed a distinguished 35-year military career, […]