When I selected the anthems for November, I decided that I would go with recent favorites, given October had its share of unfamiliar pieces. And I was surprised by what I found: our three stewardship anthems include the word “blessings” in the title. How appropriate for our congregation! As we focus on the gifts we […]
Ministry of Outreach and Justice
Could You Be a Compost Captain
Many churches list lay readers, ushers, altar servers, organists, etc. in their weekly bulletin. Edwards is the only church I know that also lists a “compost captain.” What is a compost captain? The compost captain is someone who wants to keep waste out of landfills by doing one simple job—helping to educate folks at coffee […]
Our Little Wooden Banks
In October we had two donations to our fund for a total of $15.00. I will report any expenditures to you. This fund is used for needs of our church which are not included in our annual budget. See me if you would like to have one of our new little church banks. Many thanks […]
Presents for Pathways
Wider Missions has once again decided to provide Christmas gifts to the residents of Pathways Family Shelter. We will be in contact with Pathways to find out what gifts would be most helpful. The gift tags will include name, size, and color choices for your selection. This is a wonderful opportunity to help out Pathways […]
Lunch Bunch Goes to Vietnam
Wednesday, October 30 at 12 noon Well, okay, we aren’t really going to Vietnam. Instead, we will enjoy Vietnamese food from a local restaurant. Join us whether or not you are a Lunch Bunch regular. Sign up in church or by calling the office. Suggested donation of $7, more if you can, less if you […]
Diaper Collection
Sunday, September 29 during worship Many Metrowest families have to decide between food, medicine, and clean babies. A family needs up to $80 a month per child for diapers, and without them, babies cannot attend daycare or early childhood programs. Let’s help provide Metrowest families in financial distress with diapers for their infants and toddlers […]
Our Little Wooden Banks
In September we had two donations to our fund for a total of $22.70. I will report any expenditures to you. This fund is used for the needs of our church which are not included in our annual budget. See me if you would like to have one of our new little church banks. Many […]
Choir Collaborations
The choir gets to celebrate a few special collaborations this month. We will sing (for only its second time) the beautiful anthem “Grace Alone” which features guest cello and our own Jane Ezbicki on violin, each of whom will join Susan for some of the other pieces at the service. We will also collaborate with […]
Global Climate Strike
Willie and I were among the 10,000 people (maybe more) who took part in the Global Climate Strike protest on Friday, September 20 in Boston. An estimated 4 million participated world wide. All this was inspired by a schoolgirl, Greta Thunberg, who, at age fifteen, was so frustrated that grown-ups weren’t doing enough to combat […]
October Bible Study
Wednesdays, October 9 and 23 The Acts of the Apostles is a continuation of the Gospel According to Luke. It tells the story of the development of the early church. The book is filled with courageous people, life-changing moments, and wild adventures. It’s a lively, fascinating book that triggers questions about our lives and our […]