What are we doing? Our December meeting was joyous but busy with many decisions made about the distribution of our JLA funds to organizations that emulate our vision and help the vulnerable among us. We shared a delicious meal and fun moments. The Gifts that Give Fair was very well attended and successful for […]
The Edwards Church Green Team
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Justice and Love in Action Team… in Action in December
What are we doing? JLA is rapidly speeding toward the end of the year with the Gifts that Give event on Sunday, December 7, during the coffee hour, and the finalization of our annual giving list. And we’re excited to welcome our newest team member, Martha Coleman. We collected all 1,000 boxes of […]
Justice and Love in Action Team … in Action in November
What are we doing? October was a very busy month for our team. The celebration of our ONA 25th Anniversary was truly rewarding. This included a dinner for the LGBT Asylum Task Force at Hadwen Park, UCC, a dinner for over 50 people in Edwards Hall and an amazing worship service. Thanks to our Area […]
Justice and Love in Action Team … in Action in October
What are we doing? LGBT Asylum Task Force Monthly Dinner Many church members gathered on September 7 to chop lots of different vegetables, measure spices, and stir the pot of Moroccan Stew to be served at the Task Force dinner in Worcester the next day. Four members of the church traveled to Worcester to finish […]
Justice and Love in Action Team … in Action
What are we doing? In our JLA meeting in August, we realized there are many in our congregation who are actively advocating for the vulnerable immigrants in our communities and in our country. We thought you would like to know just a few of the ways our congregants are helping. They are: Assisting immigrants […]
Summer Challenge – Join us in Climate Hope and get active!
The Climate Hope Affiliates Team has completed its training and jumped into action. We have a new name – CHAMP (Climate Hope Affiliate Metrowest Program) – and about a dozen active members from Edwards as well as other faith communities. We have already had an informal meeting with Rep. Katherine Clark’s legislative aide, and […]
Kermit says … grow your green thumb!!
Here are some things you can do this summer to learn about vegetable gardening, whether you have a green thumb or not: #1 – Volunteer for Produce Pick-up at Stearns Farm From mid-June to October, Edwards Church brings fresh produce every week from Stearns Farm on Edmands Road in Framingham to the Hope Food Pantry […]
Climate Hope Affiliate: MetroWest Chapter Launched at Edwards
The UCC Environmental Justice Minister, Rev. Brooks Berndt, in response to concerns about insufficient legislation addressing the climate crisis and no legislation addressing the needs of environmental justice communities, is starting Climate Hope advocacy groups in faith communities around the country. These “Climate Hope Affiliate” chapters aim to catalyze local communities, the media, and elected officials […]
Climate Hope Affiliate Launch Meeting
All are Welcome! Saturday, April 5 – 9 -11:30 am in Edwards Hall The Environmental Justice Ministry of the United Church of Christ is working to equip and support people in starting powerful chapters (Climate Hope Affiliates) around the country to help accelerate action on the crisis of climate change. The goal of […]
Earth Month: Taking Care of Mother Earth
I’m sure you’ve heard some facts about the impact of animal agriculture on Mother Earth. But, let me quantify the impact of your dietary choices.* Each day of eating a plant-based diet saves: 1,100 gallons of water 45 lbs of grain 30 sq ft of forest 20 lbs of CO2 1 animal’s life If you […]