Sunday, September 23 after worship The Board of Wider Mission is sponsoring an outing to Worcester Fellowship outdoor church to deliver lunches and worship with this congregation. We will leave shortly after worship here and be back in Framingham by 3:00 p.m. The group will help set up and distribute lunch, participate in the outdoor […]
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Gathering of Friends Brunch
Sunday, September 16 at 11:30am If you are new to Edwards Church, if you have been coming awhile and would like to get more involved, or if you are a long-time member who wants to make new friends, then this brunch is for you! We will gather after coffee hour for brunch in Susan P. Dickerman […]
Bible Study: Gospel of Luke
Wednesdays, September 12 and 26 Last year, the Wednesday evening Bible Study group began an in-depth study of Luke’s gospel. We asked questions, pondered paradoxes and imagined how we would have responded if we had been there. This year, we continue our focus on Luke. Luke’s gospel brings special attention to Jesus’ concern for the […]
Summer Education Plans
Greetings and Peace to you all from Christian Education! It is my fourth day on the job here as interim director, and I am so humbly grateful for this opportunity to be a part of the ministry we share with our youth and families. I am so happy to be a part of a church […]
BOCE Changes
Change is afoot! With my departure coming up quickly, leadership changes are happening in our Christian education and faith formation programs. I would first like to welcome our two new board members, Cindy Sweeney and Rob Delossa. Cindy comes to us with years of serving on many committees in the church including BOCE. Rob is […]
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 […]
Pentecost Parade
The church year marches on! After a joyous Palm Sunday and Easter, May is approaching, and with it, the summer (hopefully!). The highlight of the month is Pentecost, this year on May 20. During worship, we will have a “mini parade” as usual, featuring our larger than life dove, representing the Holy Spirit. After worship, […]
Painting with Patrick
Sunday, May 13, 2:30-4:30pm Join Patrick St. Pierre for an afternoon of painting and fun! Patrick will create a sample picture, and then will guide us through the process of creating our own. You will be amazed at your own ability to create beauty! No experience, expertise or talent necessary! You will go home with […]
The Road Ahead
We’re going into the home stretch in the program year for our children and youth faith formation, and what a joyful time we’ll have! After Easter, our children will learn about Jesus’s resurrection, and soon after, Pentecost. Over the summer we’ll be planting and caring for the children’s herb garden in front of the office […]