Periodically over the last year or two, I’ve been thinking, “Gee, I really should stop using wrapping paper, because it can’t be recycled.” But old habits die hard and I never made the time to figure out what else to do. When Eleanor declared her college major was environmental studies, I heaved a heavy sigh […]
The Edwards Church Green Team
Preliminary, non-timely information about the program in general will go here (it's found in Archive Intro Text under Categories).
Christmas Fund
On December 22 we will be taking up a special collection—The Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund. This fund—ongoing for 110 years—is one of four Special Mission Offerings received annually in the UCC. Your generous gifts enable the Pension Board’s Ministerial Assistance program to provide help to individuals and […]
Kermit’s Korner: Climate Action
Last week I participated in a Climate Action Lobby Day at the State House organized by 350.org. Taking its name from the 350 parts per million of carbon in the atmosphere that is deemed a “safe” level (we are now over 400ppm), 350.org is an international, environmental organization addressing the climate crisis. We gathered in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kermit’s Korner: Seeking “Compost Captains” and Environmental Voters
This spring we started offering compostable cups and paper products at coffee hour—and the trash can in Sue Dickerman Hall has been converted to a compost collector. With this change we hope to have waste-free coffee hour and events. (Of course, if you can bring your own travel mug that is even better, and you […]
Kermit’s Korner: Local Agriculture
As farmers in the Midwest face the misery of floods and crop loss, we have supported them through a special offering for disaster relief this June. But farmers right here in Massachusetts struggle even in good years to hang onto their land when development beckons and profits are thin. Many of us know little about […]
Field Work Morning at Stearns Farm
Saturday, July 13 from 10:00am-noon Help support our farm-to-food pantry share with a short shift of two hours of farm work―weeding, harvesting, mulching. Sign up in advance so we can keep in touch with you if bad weather threatens and plans change. Middle and high school age youth welcome, but children under seventeen must be […]
Framingham Community Farm
Despite the never ending cold rain and clouds, seeds are sprouting, ever so slowly, and seedlings are taking hold. Soon our new pollinator flower bed will be planted and we will welcome summer in earnest. The work of preparing the garden for the season will give way to the regular weekly tasks of weeding, monitoring […]
Kermit’s Korner: Recycling in Framingham
Many of us share environmental values are and are already participating in the recycling of items used in our daily lives. It’s an easy and satisfying way to keep non-degradable waste out of our landfills. But are you sure that all items you put into the city’s weekly recycling containers can be recycled? A few […]