I started interning with Open Spirit in October, and it’s been my pleasure to help support and share the stewardship of the grounds―as well as to create more gardens that welcome the community, human and non-human alike! In winter Ted and I got to know and learn from local plant experts. We also discovered the […]
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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 […]
Springtime Planting
Dear friends, This spring, as you come onto the Edwards Church campus, you are likely to see lots of people. You might see Neela, a botanist from Garden in the Woods, pointing out native plant species. You may run into Andrew, a permaculture gardening specialist who created our Edible Forest Garden, showing a group of […]
Kermit’s Corner: Earth Day Ideas
The Green Team has created a three-week calendar of environmental action and money-saving activities that you can join in April to celebrate Earth Day. As you follow the calendar, keep track of the $ you save. We encourage you to save these funds and contribute them to a special collection on April 22 to benefit […]