Revelation 22:1-2 I go among trees | Wendell Berry I go among trees and sit still. All my stirring becomes quiet around me like circles on water. My tasks lie in their places where I left them, asleep like cattle. Then what is afraid of me comes and lives a while in my sight. What it […]
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A Chance to Help Our Music Program
One of the great treasures of Edwards Church is our Tracker organ, which was built in 1852 and installed in our sanctuary in 1905. Unlike most other instruments, which remain essentially unchanged after manufacture with only slight modifications, if any, over the course of its life, each organ may undergo dramatic changes depending on the […]
Where ever you are on your life’s journey, you’re welcome here
New here? We’ve got something great in store for you! Here are some questions you might have: Who is Edwards anyway? Our church is named after Jonathan Edwards, an 18th century preacher and evangelist, who was a catalyst for the Great Awakening. Our church’s founders named our church after Edwards because his preaching reflected a […]
Glorious Foolishness
Luke 24:1-32 The tomb is empty! Hope is alive! The cross is covered in flowers! The eggs are filled with blessings! Christ is risen!…..And it’s April Fools Day! The last time Easter and April Fools Day overlapped was before I was born. After reflecting this week on the connections between these two very different […]
Risen Indeed
When this perishable body puts on imperishability, and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will be fulfilled: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 “Christ is Risen, and you, o death, are annihilated! Christ […]
Unnamed Heroes
Soon afterwards he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve were with him, 2as well as some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, 3and Joanna, the wife of Herod’s […]
The Missing Alleluia
Did you ever notice that our service music (those little bits we sing that aren’t hymns or anthems) changes during the year? Ever wonder why? Well, one particular musical slot, the Call to Prayer, is completely at the whim of the choir director. Sometimes it might coincide with the season or a particular phrase from […]
Kermit’s Corner: Earth Day Ideas
The Green Team has created a three-week calendar of environmental action and money-saving activities that you can join in April to celebrate Earth Day. As you follow the calendar, keep track of the $ you save. We encourage you to save these funds and contribute them to a special collection on April 22 to benefit […]
Peacemakers
Wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas for them, and after having Jesus scourged, he handed Him over to be crucified. Mark 15:15 As we reflect on the violence that is a part of Holy Week and give thanks for the young people who are calling us to work together to end gun violence […]