Indigenous Peoples Day CeremonyMonday, October 11 at 3:00pmMcCarthy Elementary School8 Flagg Drive in FraminghamPlease join us in making a statement against hate and recognizing historical injustices that tie into our communities’ present-day injustices. Community leaders and Cultural Stewards of the Nipmuc Nation will be in attendance and speak. This family event is outdoors, and masks […]
Ministry of Outreach and Justice
Kermit’s Korner: World Vegetarian Day
October 1 is World Vegetarian Day. It was first established by the North American Vegetarian Society on October 1, 1977. According to their website, “World Vegetarian Day is designed to promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of veganism.” In fact, the whole month of October is World Vegetarian Month, followed by November 1, which […]
A Vision for Edwards Church Music
I had been hoping for more clarity in the world before trying to provide a fuller picture of my vision for Edwards Church Music once we get back into the sanctuary. But it has become clear to me in the last few weeks especially, that it could be a while before everything makes complete sense […]
Caring for One Another
SPECIAL OFFERING FOR SEPTEMBERSupport for the People of Haiti For the last month, we have been praying for the people of Haiti and Afghanistan. And the Board of Wider Mission (also known as the Love and Justice in Action Team) has been researching ways to offer support to our siblings in both nations. We don’t […]
Kermit’s Korner: Climate Action
CITY ELECTIONS ARE COMING!Climate Action Forum: Framingham Mayor and City Council Candidates You might wonder what elections have to do with Kermit’s Corner. As with most elections, our values and dreams are on the ballot. In this case, our Green Team considers a sustainable environment an important part of creating an ecologically healthy place to […]
At the Crossroads
Greetings, friends. The release of this newsletter falls right on the cusp of knowing some things in general terms about Edwards Church Music this fall but not yet having full details figured out yet. One of the greatest things I’ve learned during the pandemic was that music helped get many of us through a very […]
Seeking farm-to-food pantry volunteers
Local food is fresher, lower in its carbon footprint, and changes in concert with the seasons. About fourteen years ago those of us at Grace Church thought it would be a good idea to get a share of food from Stearns Farm to share the joy of local food with members of our congregation and […]
Making Music with My Friends
We’ve had a lot of opportunities to listen to great music during the pandemic. I’ve told you about them many times in this space. Studio Choir, Multi-home Ensemble, even my weekly Thursday evening music appreciation classes all have resulted in people’s ears being saturated with the finest music we can offer. My ears have rung […]
Chat, Pray, Love
We are delighted to welcome you to join us for any of these programs. Please contact pastor@edwardschurch.org to request a zoom link. Sunday Morning Worship Sundays at 10:00amJoin us for worship every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. We will send out a virtual bulletin each Sunday morning for anyone who would like to follow along with […]
Solar Clothes Dryer?
Join in the Green Team Rainbow Laundry Challenge! During the month of May, the Green Team invites you to cut down on your use of your electric or gas clothes dryer and let the sun and air dry your clothes. The clothes dryer is one of the biggest “energy hogs” in most homes and you […]