“Food, fun, gifts for family and friends,” Rev. Dr. Fran Bogle begins. “That’s why I love the Gifts that Give Holiday Fair.” Bogle has been part of the fair for the last six years, hosting a table to raise money for the Just Peace Players, a peace and justice drama group. She’s also been an […]
The Edwards Church Board of Wider Mission
The Justice and Love in Action Team focuses on social justice issues, in hopes of expanding circles of healing and justice to neighbors near and far. In recent years, we have provided numerous opportunities to respond in love to the crises of changing climate and increased public hatred. Our committee worked to provide the Edwards community concrete ways to engage in acts of compassion and social change on our campus, in the broader local community, and globally.
Preparing ourselves to care for our wider community
In order to positively impact our community, Justice and Love in Action offers educational opportunities to help us learn about issues of justice and the environment. We aim to learn more about systems of oppression in hopes of creating change, and to discover and implement ways of being more environmentally sustainable.
Supporting and promoting justice in our local community
Justice and Love in Action helps our congregation positively impact the lives of people in our local community. We support local folks who are homeless and/or in need of day to day necessities, recently arrived refugees and asylum seekers, and we also look for opportunities to help make our nearby towns more welcoming and just for everyone. These include a Martin Luther King Conference in Framingham; Framingham Comes Together; Palm Sunday Parade with our campus' partnering worship committees; and contributions to A Place to Turn, One Less Gift, and Worcester Fellowship, among many others.
Supporting and promoting justice in the wider world
We also seek to extend care to people nationally and internationally, both in moments of crisis and for building ongoing, sustainable support.
Our 2023 annual report is available, and you will find our latest activities below.
Gifts That Give Holiday Fair
Saturday, December 7, 1:00-4:00pm in Edwards Hall Wondering what to get for your Aunt Flora who has everything? Tired of buying gifts that don’t seem to mean anything? Want to make a positive difference in the world? Want to give gifts that bring joy? Then come to the Gifts that Give Holiday Fair. You will […]
Singing in Solidarity
Sunday, November 17at 4:00pm Edwards Church’s Board of Wider Mission is a co-sponsor of this multi-faith, multi-cultural concert featuring groups from area churches and synagogues. The concert will be held at Greater Framingham Community Church, 44 Franklin Street. There is no entry fee; come make a donation to the Neighbor’s Fund, which helps immigrant neighbors […]
Presents for Pathways
Wider Missions has once again decided to provide Christmas gifts to the residents of Pathways Family Shelter. We will be in contact with Pathways to find out what gifts would be most helpful. The gift tags will include name, size, and color choices for your selection. This is a wonderful opportunity to help out Pathways […]
Diaper Collection
Sunday, September 29 during worship Many Metrowest families have to decide between food, medicine, and clean babies. A family needs up to $80 a month per child for diapers, and without them, babies cannot attend daycare or early childhood programs. Let’s help provide Metrowest families in financial distress with diapers for their infants and toddlers […]
September Mission Projects
Framingham Police Sponsor Gun Buy-Back Saturday, September 14, 2019, 9:00am-4:00pm The Framingham Police Department, along with the Middlesex Sheriff’s Department, will be holding their third Gun Buy Back event this month. They are looking for volunteers to greet people and hand out gift cards. If you would like to volunteer, see the link in our […]
Summer Mission Projects
Looking for a way to make a difference? Have a little extra time this summer? Want to spend time with people of all ages? Then join us for two mission opportunities offered this summer: Daniel’s Table Service Day Friday, July 12 from 1:00-4:00pm In mid-July we will gather a group of youth and adults to […]
Framingham Community Farms
Take a walk past the raised beds at Framingham Community Farm and you will see the beautiful results of sun, rain and human commitment to fight hunger. We are so grateful for the work of our friends from Ma’Yan Tikvah who dedicated their Mitzvah Day with us. Beans and flowers were planted, wood chips were […]
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 […]
Wider Mission Celebrates Years of Commitment
After over ten years of participation on the Board of Wider Mission, Karen Dolliver has decided to step down. We are so grateful for her many years of commitment to service, especially for her leadership with the Gifts that Give fair and the annual Christmas collection for the Pathways shelter. We know that she will […]