Kermit always votes! It’s easy to remember that there is an election coming up this November, but sometimes local elections, primaries, etc. don’t get the attention they deserve. Now is a great time to make the pledge to be a “Creation Care” voter. The Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ is […]
Ministry of Outreach and Justice
A New Hymn for a New Day
In preparation for Thanksgiving Sunday (November 22), we hope to create a new hymn to reflect our experience of gratitude in this time. Debbie will be writing the lyrics, based on input from the congregation. I would love for you to send me a paragraph or two, a phrase or two, or even a word […]
September Seeds of Grace
Sunday, September 20, Joining 10:00am worship via Zoom This month, Seeds of Grace joins Edwards Church in Sunday morning zoom worship at 10:00 a.m. for the celebration of Rev. Karen Nell Smith’s installation as our associate pastor of faith formation and outreach. Now as we socially distance, the seasons and other familiar rituals of our […]
Outdoor (or In-Your-Car) Concert
Sunday, June 28 at 4:00pm and 5:00pm Rescheduled, July 12 at 4:00pm and 5:00pm Do you need something fun to look forward to? Are you yearning for some live music? Longing for a way to get out safely? Eager to see familiar faces, if masked and from a distance? Then mark your calendars for our […]
Caring for our Neighbors and Our World
MISSION PROJECT UPDATE: A Cup of Cold Water What is “A Cup of Cold Water”?: “A Cup of Cold Water” is an all-church mission project to serve Boston’s homeless during the hot summer months in the midst of the pandemic. We are filling reusable water bottles with important safety items. We will give the filled […]
Framingham Community Farm
Dear Friends, I just returned from our third weekly drop off at A Place To Turn—what a joyful way to start the week. Early crops of lettuce, kale, radishes, chard and peas are ready now. They help fill the gap while we wait for summer to really take hold in the garden. All beds are […]
Summer Kermit’s Korner
The Green Team invites you to try two things to “green up” your world this summer: Get green from the comfort of home—join us for a summer book group: The Green Team has chosen a summer read for a more personal take on the intersection of environmentalism and anti-racism, and you are invited to join […]
Summer Music Appreciation
Dear friends, I’ve had a great time in conversation with a core group of music lovers since we’ve all been home, but there’s always room for more. We’ll meet a little less frequently in the summer. I plan to have class on July 9, 16, and 30 as well as August 6, 13, and 20. […]
Summer Seeds of Grace Worship
Sundays, July 19 and August 16, 5:00pm Spiritual Soup Supper; 5:30pm Worship via Zoom Now as we socially distance, the seasons and other familiar rituals of our faith are being offered in new and creative ways. These experiences evoke a range of emotions and are powerful expressions of our connectedness. In the midst of this new reality […]
Caring for our Neighbors and Our World
All-Church Mission Project: “A Cup of Cold Water” “…whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple—truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.” ~ Matthew 10.42 This summer you’re invited to join in a congregation-wide, intergenerational service project. We’ll be […]