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.
Teams
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 […]
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 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 […]
Seeds of Grace This Fall
Our Seeds of Grace evening worship services continue, with a new schedule and a new leadership model. On the third Sunday of each month, we will gather in Sue Dickerman Hall for a relaxed, creative, participatory worship service, led by Rev. Isaac Everett and members of the Seeds of Grace Worship Team. It’s a great […]
Gardening Update
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 […]
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 […]