Dear friends, As I write this, I am preparing for my pre-op appointment at New England Baptist Hospital, where I will be having a knee replacement on April 3. I’m a little reluctant, a little nervous, a little curious, and even a little bit eager to finally get it done. I am grateful for the […]
Sunday Morning Worship (In-Person and Live-Stream)
Our worship theme during this Easter season is “Practicing Resurrection.” You can join in-person or on livestream. www.edwardschurch.org/live, passcode 393939 April 7, 10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Our young people will lead us in an Easter pageant. April 14, 10:00 a.m. The Just Peace Players will lead the service, using stories and drama to […]
Plant Forward March for a Healthier, More Compassionate Spring
By now, you’ve probably heard that one of the best things you can personally do to mitigate climate change is eat a plant-based diet. But, for some, this can be a daunting task. It doesn’t have to be. You can lean in, jump in, or dip a toe in. And this spring, I am offering […]
Worship
Our Lenten theme is “Practicing…” Throughout this season, we reflect on practices of our faith, how they shape and transform our lives. March 3, 10:00 a.m. – “Practicing…” Holy Communion Practicing forgiveness Rev. Dr. Karen Nell Smith preaching March 10, 10:00 a.m. – “Practicing…” Practicing compassion Rev. Dr. Debbie Clark preaching March […]
FOR CHRISTIAN EXPLORERS IN MARCH—HOLY WEEK!
This month, Christian Explorers continue with their “Lent in a Bag” project, learning more about Lent. To prepare for Holy Week and Easter, they’ll be creating a pageant based on the book, ‘Twas the Morning of Easter by Glenys Nellist. Our youth have also started to decorate their new Project Room by painting a fresh […]
Resurrection!
And as for what you sow, you do not sow the body that is to be, but a bare seed, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. But God gives it a body as God has chosen, and to each kind of seed its own body. 1 Corinthians 15:37-38 Dear friends, I have noticed something […]
Practicing…
Dear friends, By now, we are several weeks into our Lenten season, with our theme, “Practicing…”. We have reflected on practices that shape our faith: practicing breathing as we claim the Spirit of God moving through our every inhale and exhale; practicing awareness as we awaken to beauty around us. Our daily devotions have highlighted […]
Practicing Our Faith
Dear friends, Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying, “Practice makes perfect.” I don’t believe it’s true. I also don’t believe perfection is the point. We are human beings, blessedly imperfect. Thank God! Practice does not make perfect. It does make us disciples, people on a journey, learning and growing together. Practice enables us […]
Practices and Reflection
“Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted…” Luke 4:1 Dear friends, On Wednesday, February 14, we’ll celebrate Ash Wednesday as we enter the 40-day season of Lent. Hopefully, spring will follow quickly thereafter! In the Christian […]
Christian Explorers
FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES FOR CHURCH CHRISTIAN EXPLORERS – LENT BEGINS! January found us busy learning about “living the kin-dom of justice.” This month, Christian Explorers will dream about making the newly cleaned out space downstairs in Susan Dickerman Hall our own. We’ll be decorating the bulletin boards, finding comfy furniture, and creating a […]