Sunday, October 7 during worship Neighbors in Need is the UCC’s annual offering to support ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States, including the Council for American Indian Ministries, justice and advocacy efforts, and direct service projects funded by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries. Two thirds of the offering will go to […]
Ministry of Outreach and Justice
Veterans Appreciation Dinner
November 11, 5:00pm This year our annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner, co-sponsored with Plymouth Church, will be held on Sunday, November 11 at 5:00pm in the Plymouth Church Fellowship Hall. If you would like to volunteer to help in advance or at the event, please speak with Debbie.
Save the Date: Fall Concert on November 3!
The Music Committee met in September and has determined many elements to share with you about our Concert on November 3 at 6:00 p.m. Please start to spread the word outside of Edwards Church! This is being organized to celebrate the musical gifts here in observance of the recent restoration of our beloved pipe organ, […]
Autumn Gardening and Gathering
Saturday, September 8 Gardening at 2:00pm, Snacks and tea at 4:00pm Join members of Edwards Church, Open Spirit, and the local community as we welcome in the autumn season with gardening and celebration of the courage and beauty all around and within us. As the Green Team participates in an International Climate Day of Action, […]
Blessing of the Animals
This year our annual outdoor service and Blessing of the Animals will be on Sunday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. in front of Edwards Hall, in and around our Edible Forest Garden. The service will center on our ministry of “Caring for the Web of Creation.” We will honor Open Spirit Intern Sofia Wolman for […]
A Fall Full of Music!
Our planning is still moving along but as of press time we have some very special services coming together for fall. The choir year will kick off September 16 and immediately move on to the organ re-dedication service on September 23. Between then and our stewardship season in November there will be a number of […]
A Very Musical Fall
Dear friends, Last Tuesday, through our office window, I saw a van show up in the upper parking lot and some people going into the sanctuary carrying things. By the time I finished what I was doing and walked up the hill, it was gone. I went into the sanctuary and peeked behind the chancel […]
Almost Home 2018
A Workshop for All Who Care about Veterans Friday, Sept. 28, 9:00am-3:30pm in Edwards Hall This annual gathering of vets, first responders and advocates throughout Massachusetts is sponsored by the Brookfield Institute and hosted by Edwards Church and Open Spirit. It is focused on honoring, welcoming, and responding to the service given by everyday women […]
A Vibrant Welcome
Volunteer Afternoon and Picnic Saturday, Sept. 8, Gardening at 2pm, Picnic at 4pm As we enter the fall season, we’ll gather to prepare the areas around our signs and other parts of our campus for seasons ahead. After a couple hours of outdoor work, we’ll gather for a picnic with light refreshments (and herbal teas […]
Kermit’s Korner: Climate, Jobs, and Justice Outdoor “People’s School”
Sat. Sept. 8 at noon, American Legion Playground 25 Glendon St, East Boston In thousands of cities and towns around the world events are being planned for September 8 to demand that our local leaders end fossil fuel dependence, take action towards 100% renewable energy and start putting people over profits to ensure a just […]