Next Steeple: Returning in September! Do you enjoy reading through the Steeple each month? We do too! And we would love to have some new contributors… maybe that is YOU? You are welcome to submit an article (350 words or less) or photograph for the next issue. Please email submissions to Alexis by Wednesday, August […]
Open Spirit Programs & Events – July & August
Please visit openspiritcenter.org for class descriptions and donation information. An Intergenerational Pride History Celebration: Dinner and Storytelling Sunday, August 23 – 5-7 pm in Edwards Hall Open Spirit invites LGBTQ+ folks, friends, and allies to a delicious meal in celebration of the rich history of Pride in Framingham. The heart of our gathering […]
Open Spirit Classes – July & August
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 TUESDAYS Qi Gong / Tai Chi led by Kathleen Sakovitz 8:45 am, Zoom / https://zoom.us/j/358479034; Password: open Gentle Yoga led by Debbie Clark 10 am, Edwards Hall and […]
Chat, Pray, Love with Edwards Church – July & August
Sunday Morning Worship Sundays @ 10 am – In person and via livestream www.edwardschurch.org/live, passcode 393939 Join us every Sunday morning in our sanctuary, outdoors, or on livestream. Diving Deep Mondays @ Noon – Under the tent or in the office Our Monday prayer group has reshaped itself into our Diving Deep group. Each […]
Justice and Love in Action Team… in Action in July & August
What are we doing? Here is a recap from our June 3 meeting. Debbie led us in an opening prayer. We discussed adding new members. May Events Recap On May 31, Debbie MC’d the Pride Flag raising in downtown Framingham at City Hall. It was attended by some Edwards Church folks and several […]
Christian Explorers – July & August
A New Kind of Garden This year, instead of our herb garden, our Christian Explorers will plant and tend a Three Sisters Garden. We are drawing inspiration from Native Americans in our area, who plant corn, beans, and squash together in mounds. The corn stalks provide a trellis for the beans to climb. The beans […]
Sunday Morning Worship (In-Person and Livestream) – July & August
We begin the summer with two more services on our theme, “Singing Hope for America.” For the remainder of the summer, our theme will be “Jesus the Storyteller,” centering on the parables Jesus told. On July 5 and August 23, we will worship outdoors. On August 30th, we will have Brunch Worship. For all three, […]
Edwards 200th Anniversary Celebration
Dear friends, Last year’s Summer Steeple included an invitation to a dessert and brainstorming gathering to begin imagining our 200th Anniversary celebration. A dozen people squeezed into Fran’s and my living room, eating chocolate chip cookies and bringing lots of creative ideas. We agreed that we want this anniversary to be an opportunity to […]
Special Offering for June – LGBT Asylum Seekers Task Force
Special Offering for June – LGBT Asylum Seekers Task Force Our Special offering for June will support the LGBT Asylum Seekers Task Force, located in Worcester. The Task Force supports people who have had to flee their home countries because of their sexual orientation and / or gender identity. In recent years, a number […]
Framingham Grows Food Open House
Framingham Grows Food Open House Sunday, June 7 – 4-5:30 pm in Edwards Hall / Open Spirit To celebrate the launch of Framingham Grows Food (FGF), you are invited to the first FGF Open House. Join to learn more about Framingham Grows Food, find out how you can get involved, and meet some like- […]