It’s the season of Eastertide when we “practice resurrection!” We’ll start the month with a pageant, and Christian Explorers will re-enact the first Easter Sunday by being Roman guards, sleepy disciples, or even helping to roll the rock away from the entrance to the tomb. Throughout April, we’ll explore the meaning of resurrection and “new […]
Ministry of Spiritual Life
FOR CHRISTIAN EXPLORERS IN MARCH—HOLY WEEK!
This month, Christian Explorers continue with their “Lent in a Bag” project, learning more about Lent. To prepare for Holy Week and Easter, they’ll be creating a pageant based on the book, ‘Twas the Morning of Easter by Glenys Nellist. Our youth have also started to decorate their new Project Room by painting a fresh […]
Christian Explorers
FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES FOR CHURCH CHRISTIAN EXPLORERS – LENT BEGINS! January found us busy learning about “living the kin-dom of justice.” This month, Christian Explorers will dream about making the newly cleaned out space downstairs in Susan Dickerman Hall our own. We’ll be decorating the bulletin boards, finding comfy furniture, and creating a […]
LIVING THE KIN-DOM – January Activities
“LIVING THE KIN-DOM!’ JANUARY ACTIVITIES FOR CHURCH CHRISTIAN EXPLORERS What a busy month we had in December, filled with Advent activities and a wonderful Christmas Eve pageant. Thank you to everyone who took part and made our celebration so meaningful! As we enter the new year, we’ll focus on the theme of “living the kin-dom” […]
December Activities for Church
This month, Christian Explorers will meet John the Baptist, Mary and her Magnificat, shepherds and angels as we explore this Advent theme. We’ll also be telling the Christmas story in our annual Christmas Eve pageant at 5:00 p.m. on December 24. Watch for more details about this year’s pageant; there will be opportunities to make […]
November’s Events
GIVE! LOVE! CHANGE LIVES! NOVEMBER ACTIVITES FOR EDWARDS CHURCH CHRISTIAN EXPLORERS November is the time for Stewardship and Thanksgiving at Edwards Church. This month Christian Explorers will explore what it means to give and be grateful. We’ll count coins in the penny jar, make cupcakes for the Veteran’s Dinner on November 12, assemble blessings bags, […]
November’s Events
GIVE! LOVE! CHANGE LIVES! NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES FOR EDWARDS CHURCH CHRISTIAN EXPLORERS November is the time for Stewardship and Thanksgiving at Edwards Church. This month Christian Explorers will explore what it means to give and be grateful. We’ll count coins in the penny jar, make cupcakes for the Veteran’s Dinner on November 12, assemble blessings bags, […]
Christian Explorers
This month Christian Explorers continue to celebrate stories of revival from both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. We’ll learn about manna from heaven, the ten commandments and how we use that spirit of revival to make a difference in the world. On Sunday mornings we help begin and end worship in the sanctuary. […]
Christian Explorers
Don’t miss our annual Blessing of the Animals service! On Sunday, September 10, bring your pet to a special outdoor worship. We’ll celebrate and bless our animal friends in a fun and sometimes a bit chaotic service. Basil, rosemary, oregano, chives, thyme, peppers, parsley and more…please feel free to help yourself to fresh herbs in […]
Christian Explorers
Together! This past month, we learned about the Holy Spirit by cooking communion bread over a grill, and we celebrated Pride Sunday by painting mosaic tiles for our garden. This summer at Edwards Church each Sunday, Christian Explorers will spend time together learning more about God and Jesus, doing crafts and service projects, and enjoying […]