Are you a gift-bag re-user and saver? Ever used newspaper to wrap gifts? Grocery bags cut-up and decorated with stamps? Leftover cloth from a sewing project? There are so many ways to wrap gifts that don’t leave your family with a pile of trash on Christmas morning. Come visit the Transition Framingham “alternative wrapping” table […]
The Edwards Church Green Team
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A “Taste Of Compassion” For The Holidays: A Vegan Luncheon and Recipe Sharing
Sat., Nov. 10, 1:00-2:00pm in Sue Dickerman Hall Save the planet—eat more plants! With the growing awareness of the value of plant-based eating, we invite you to taste an exciting array of creative and delicious vegan dishes. Perhaps your holiday table needs some fresh ideas—come talk to the chefs and add some new recipes to […]
Solar Panels
We continue to move forward with our plan to add new solar panels to our buildings, in order to provide renewal energy for ourselves and for the grid. As of October 22, we are reviewing the contract with Team Solar, and will move forward from there.
Walk, Bike, Carpool to Church Day & Bike Rack Dedication
Sunday, October 14 Join the Green Team as we invite you to walk, bike, or carpool to church. Grease up those bike gears, find a new or old friend to share a ride with, or put on your walking shoes. Who knows, maybe you’ll enjoy your new path to church so much you will try […]
Seeds of Grace Herb Box
Come cut herbs before the frost! The Seeds of Grace herb box in front of the church office building still has basil, thyme, sage, and rosemary. There is a handy pair of scissors attached to the box; come snip some herbs anytime for your own use or to share with friends. If you just take […]
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 […]
Green Coffee Hour: Summer Edition
Dishwasher service goes on hiatus for the summer (like the choir), so we encourage you to bring your travel mug to church with you. You can also borrow a mug from our “ugly mug” collection, bring it home to wash, and return it when you can. We have plenty of paper cups and you are […]
Kermit’s Corner: Congregational Challenge
Can you walk/bike/carpool to church 3X this summer? Our walk/bike/carpool to church day in April gave many of us a taste of how “slowing down” a simple trip to worship could change one’s day. For myself, I carpooled to the service with Peggy Harrison, who I am just getting to know, and had a chance […]
Kermit’s Corner: “Mottainai” and Coffee Mugs
In Japan, there is a movement to encourage citizens to return to the frugal practice of bringing reusable chopsticks when eating out. This is part of the general idea of “mottainai,” or “don’t waste,” and is beautifully highlighted in the book Replenishing the Earth, by Wangari Maathai, the Nobel Peace Prize winner lauded for her […]
Kermit’s Corner: Green Congregations
Edwards Church has accepted the MACUCC Green Congregations Challenge and have achieved Level 1 status. The Green Team has been working toward becoming a Level 2 Congregation and has now achieved this goal. We have already done many things to accomplish this. In the area of energy usage, we have installed solar panels, improved insulation […]