Dear friends, I woke up this morning feeling shaky, exhausted, and discouraged. It is so painful to be in this time of waiting, this time when we sense the danger to our democracy. It is sobering to see so clearly how deeply divided our nation is. Whatever happens next, the work of healing that lies ahead feels overwhelming. Hoping for […]
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Gifts that Give Goes Virtual
Our Gifts that Give event is a cherished tradition that helps us live our values of community, connection and justice. Like everything else this year, it needs to adapt. The Board of Wider Mission is creating three ways to do that. We’ll release a list of nonprofits and businesses where you can buy fair trade items or […]
Summer Worship Plans
May 21, 2020 Dear friends, On Tuesday night, 22 members of our congregation gathered for a Church Council meeting. At that meeting, we voted unanimously to hold our Sunday morning worship services remotely throughout the summer. We will not worship in person in the sanctuary this summer. Over the several weeks, we will assess what […]
Important Changes in Worship
Dear Friends, What a week this has been! Every day, we have heard more news about the spread of COVID-19, and more advice about how to prevent getting sick and spreading germs to others. We have been advised to practice “social distancing.” In a community of people who care about one another and rejoice in […]
A Win-Win Shopping Expedition–with Santa on a Fire Truck
“Food, fun, gifts for family and friends,” Rev. Dr. Fran Bogle begins. “That’s why I love the Gifts that Give Holiday Fair.” Bogle has been part of the fair for the last six years, hosting a table to raise money for the Just Peace Players, a peace and justice drama group. She’s also been an […]
Special Offering for May – Project Bread / Walk for Hunger
Our Special offering for May will support the Edwards Church participants in the Walk for Hunger. Walk for Hunger is a program of Project Bread, which seeks to provide sustainable, scalable solutions that permanently move the needle on ending hunger. Their work includes policy advocacy, feeding kids, partnerships to address health issues that arise from […]
Project Bread Walk for Hunger 2025 – Sunday, May 4 @ 8 am at Cushing Park, Framingham
This year the Edwards Church Team will walk at Cushing Park in Framingham as we have since 2021. We will meet at the parking lot near Cushing Chapel at 8 am on Sunday, May 4, to walk as many loops around the park as time and stamina allows. If you’d like to join the walk, […]
Justice and Love in Action Team (JLA) in Action
The JLA Team has been considering ways to help some of the more vulnerable organizations we sponsor now, rather than waiting until the end of the year. It was decided we should send some of that money to the following groups to help defray a possible lack of funding from the Federal Government or to […]
Framingham House Tour Comes to our Campus – Sunday, May 18 @ 12-5 pm
Every year, the Framingham Historical Society sponsors a “house tour,” inviting community members to visit buildings with deep historical and cultural significance. For the second time, we are one of those locations! During the afternoon on Sunday, May 18, several hundred people will visit our campus. They will go into the sanctuary, where Cheryl and […]
Volunteers Needed – MetroWest Work Center / Casa del Trabajador
Since January, fear has risen among many of our immigrant neighbors. Despite this fear, they still need to attend medical, immigration, and court appointments. Being accompanied by a US citizen when attending these appointments can be very helpful, therefore MetroWest Work Center / Casa del Trabajador is coordinating volunteers to help. Volunteers will attend appointments […]
June Steeple: Call for Articles and Photos!
Articles and photos for the next issue of the Steeple are due on May 21. Submissions should be a maximum of about 350 words. We welcome you or your committee / team to send more than one article.
Chat, Pray, Love with Edwards Church
Faith Formation Our youngest members will bring in the light and spend time in the Tent of Meeting or Sue Dickerman Hall to learn Bible stories, work on songs and crafts, and have fun with our friends. Absorbing the Warmth of Community and the Sun Mondays at noon in a sunny spot on our […]
May: Open Spirit Programs & Events
Introduction to Making Memory /Junk Journals with Artist-in-Residence, Valarie Poitier Thursday, May 8 – 6:30-7:30 pm in Edwards Hall Come join us for a brief demonstration of techniques that will be taught in our weekly class. During this introductory session, you will be able to make and take a small journal. We will be using […]
May: Open Spirit Classes
Please visit openspiritcenter.org for class descriptions and donation information. MONDAYS 10:30 am: Strength without a Gym – Zoom Led by Donna Warren https://zoom.us/j/492794663, Password is “open” 11 am: Introduction to Integral Movement – Edwards Hall Led by Aiko Callahan 7 pm: Sound Healing Journey – Edwards Hall Led by Caroline Goldman […]
May: Sunday Morning Worship (In-Person and Livestream)
Our theme for the Easter season is “Nurturing Hope.” FOR SUNDAY, MAY 11, our livestream will be via zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81616809836?pwd=76mvxYPVYnQ3juhHwTqRbhi8vzAi8T.1 Meeting ID: 816 1680 9836 Passcode: 393939 Join us in-person or using this Livestream link: www.edwardschurch.org/live, passcode 393939. Sunday May 4 – 10 am Intergenerational Worship with Communion John 21:1-19; “Breakfast on the […]