On November 4, we commissioned our Associate Pastor Search Committee in worship. At the congregational meeting that followed, the committee asked for input about the strengths and priorities of our church for the church profile we are putting together. Thank you to everyone who participated! The committee continues to meet bi-weekly to put together that […]
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Music for Advent
As Thanksgiving passes us by, church musicians around the country get that giddy feeling that can only mean one thing. We’ll soon be singing our favorite Advent and Christmas music in our sanctuaries. This year we will welcome Advent with a special setting of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” which sharp ears will recognize from […]
Beauty Beyond What We See
Psalm 65; Philippians 4:4-9 “Remember,” the gentle, soft-spoken Buddhist monk began, “last time I asked you to practice focusing your awareness on your lustful thoughts. Did you notice your lustful thoughts this week?” I looked across the half-circle of meditation students and saw the startled faces of two newcomers. I imagined what they might have […]
Response to Threats at Hemenway School
Dear friends, Over the last few weeks, the news on TV has been overwhelming. Along with many of you, I have struggled to know what to do with my outrage, distress and fear at acts of hatred and terror in places that are supposed to be safe. This week the news has hit home. Two […]
Fall Concert Wrap-Up
Update– Edwards Church of Framingham hosted an amazing concert last Saturday night called, “The Spirit’s Tether!” We celebrated the restoration of our historic 150 year old Tracker Organ with a diversity of musical gifts. We are so blessed to have our organist Cheryl Elkins and our pianist Susan Minor. They are both accomplished musicians and […]
Stewardship 2018: An Oasis of Hope
Dear friends, A few weeks ago, our Stewardship Team gathered for our first meeting. Amy Hendrick, Scott Cleveland, Sandy Thompson, Joann Sewell, Nicola Seaholm and I ate gazpacho as we talked about what inspires us to give to Edwards Church. We talked about trust and transparency: we have input into how the church uses our […]
Associate Pastor Search Update
On August 21, at our Congregational Meeting, we voted to move forward with a search process to call a new associate pastor for faith formation and outreach. The diaconate was asked to nominate a search committee. This committee consists of six members: Cindy Sweeney (co-chair), Ruth Carney (co-chair), Noah Cichowlas (chaplain), Victoria Sorensen (recording secretary), […]
With Good Courage
Ive taken a lot of time lately to think about music and its powerful abilities to inspire courage, but first I think it’s important to look at that word, “courage”. What does it really mean? The first image I think of is the Cowardly Lion, known first and foremost for what? His lack of courage? […]
Who We Are and What We Value
Dear friends, Sunday, September 23 was a very full day! In worship, we rededicated our newly restored historic organ. Cheryl Elkins, our organist, played glorious prelude, postlude and offertory, choosing music that could not have been played on our organ a few months ago! Our young people joined us in a re-dedication litany, and the […]
Wednesday Bible Study Continuing Luke
Weds., Oct. 10 and 24, 4:30pm soup; 5:00pm study 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 […]