What are we doing? Opening and Affirming Celebration The JLA Team has been thinking about and starting to plan our Open and Affirming 25th Anniversary celebration. We are having a Brainstorming Potluck on Wednesday, July 2, and would love to have your input. The anniversary celebration will be either September 14 or 28. Please […]
Summer ’25 – Sunday Morning Worship (In-Person and Livestream)
Throughout the summer, our worship will center on our Pentecost season theme, “The Spirit Alive: Creating Ecosystems of Healing and Hope.” On July 6 and 20, we will worship outdoors, with Zoom as our livestream platform: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81616809836?pwd=76mvxYPVYnQ3juhHwTqRbhi8vzAi8T.1 Meeting ID: 816 1680 9836, Passcode: 393939 On all remaining Sundays, we will worship in our sanctuary. […]
Christian Explorers – Summer ’25
Family Pizza Party and Planning – Tuesday, July 22 from 5:30-7:30 pm, Sue Dickerman Hall Parents and young people are invited for pizza and conversation about faith formation opportunities. Childcare will be provided for younger children. Opportunities for Service Digging garlic at the Framingham Community Garden – Sunday, July 20 As part of […]
I Am in Awe…
Dear friends, I am in awe. I am in awe of the people in our congregation who have leapt into the brand-new Climate Hope Affiliate of Metrowest Project (CHAMP) with both feet – writing Letters to the Editor, calling friends in swing states, and building connections with legislative staffers. I am in awe of […]
Special Offering for June – GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation)
Founded in 1985, GLAAD is a nonprofit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change and creates national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance. Serving as a storyteller, resource, and advocate, GLAAD tackles tough issues and provokes dialogue so that authentic LGBTQ stories are seen, heard, and actualized. GLAAD strives to protect all […]
The Chancel Committee Thanks You!
We would like to thank everyone who purchased flowers for Easter to help decorate the sanctuary. We would also like to thank those who contributed towards the purchase of Memorial Day Geraniums.
Cause for Celebration – Fran Graveson was ordained!
We joined in blessing and ordaining Fran Graveson as her calling was celebrated. Fran is now pastor at United Church of Christ, Congregational in Boxborough, and was ordained at her home church, United Parish in Upton.
Two Amazing Celebrations for Edwards Church are on the Horizon!!
The first milestone we will be celebrating is our 25th Anniversary of becoming an Open and Affirming congregation of the UCC. That happens this year and we hope to commemorate it on either September 14 or 21. If you would like to help with the planning of this event, please contact Debbie Clark or Deb […]
Pool Party Time!
Yet another fun volunteer opportunity. Please consider helping to plan and carry out the annual pool party, which will be Sunday, August 3, in the afternoon. Please speak with Lee Ann (or Debbie) if you’d like to help with planning, shopping, set-up, clean-up, or games for kids.
Volunteers Needed – MetroWest Work Center / Casa del Trabajador
Volunteers are needed to attend appointments and assist clients as they navigate spaces in another language. If you are interested in participating, training will be provided. Please contact Heather Gonzalez at hgcolibri@proton.me. You can also visit Casa’s website at https://www.mwc-casa.org.