Dear friends, With a mixture of sadness, gratitude, and respect, I am writing to let you know that Rick Seaholm is stepping down from his role as Commissioned Minister of Music. He has served us with amazing grace, passion and dedication for over 14 years. He has brought deep love for music and even deeper […]
Kermit’s Korner
Kermit says … learn about all the damage plastics can do! Over 11 million tons of plastic wind up in our oceans annually, which has resulted in about 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the ocean currently. This creates hazards for, poisons and kills the aquatic creatures dependent upon this ecosystem. These plastics degrade into tiny […]
Chat, Pray, Love
Adult Bible Study with Karen Nell Smith Sundays at 9:00 a.m. outside under the tent in front of the church, or in Sue Dickerman Hall All are welcome to join us on Sunday mornings each week as we gather to check in with each other, read the scripture for the upcoming Sunday morning service, reflect, share […]
Open Spirit Event
“The Buddhist Journey”—a Multi-Faith Collaborative evening Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. in Edwards Hall Join Bhante Pannasiri from New England Buddhist Vihara, along with his colleague Jenn, who will describe the map they have created to convey the Buddhist journey toward enlightenment. “The Buddhist map serves as a visual representation of the inward journey […]
Open Spirit Classes
Please visit openspiritcenter.org for class descriptions and donation information. Strength without a Gym led by Donna Warren Mondays at 10:30 a.m., https://zoom.us/j/492794663; Password: open Meditation with the Masters led by Katherine McClean Mondays at 7:30 p.m., https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9886460206?; Password: 090367 Qi Gong / Tai Chi led by Kathleen Sakovitz Tuesdays and Thursdays at […]
True Biz Book Group
Monday Afternoon Book Group 4:00 p.m. on zoom with Karen Nell On Monday, August 14th, we begin True Biz: A Novel by Sara Novic. From Amazon’s review, “This is a story of sign language and lip-reading, disability and civil rights, isolation and injustice, first love and loss, and, above all, great persistence, daring, and […]
A mid-summer church picnic!
A mid-summer church picnic! Mark your calendar for Sunday afternoon, August 13h, when you’re invited to a church picnic at the home of Debbie Roy, Come for swimming, games, good food and summer fun with friends. Sign up here: Picnic! Watch for more details in weekly Edwards emails.
Special Offering for July
Special Offering for July Families for Justice as Healing Our special offering for July will support the work of Families for Justice as Healing. This Boston-based grassroots organization is founded and led by women who have been incarcerated and their family members, who have seen first-hand the destructive impact of incarceration on families and communities. […]
Demon Copperhead Book Club
Monday Afternoon Book Group 4:00 p.m. on zoom with Karen Nell We’ve just started reading Demon Copperhead: A Novel by Barbara Kingsolver, which will take us through the end of July. From Amazon’s review, “From the acclaimed author of The Poisonwood Bible and The Bean Trees, a brilliant novel that enthralls, compels, and captures the heart as it […]
Chat, Pray, Love with Edwards Church
Chat, Pray, Love with Edwards Church Adult Bible Study with Karen Nell Smith Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in the Youth Room and via Zoom. Note: Watch for summer updates on schedule. All are welcome to join us on Sunday mornings downstairs in Sue Dickerman Hall or out on the sanctuary lawn. Each week we gather […]