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The Chancel Committee Thanks You!
We would like to thank everyone who purchased flowers for Easter to help decorate the sanctuary. We would also like to thank those who contributed towards the purchase of Memorial Day Geraniums.
Cause for Celebration – Fran Graveson was ordained!
We joined in blessing and ordaining Fran Graveson as her calling was celebrated. Fran is now pastor at United Church of Christ, Congregational in Boxborough, and was ordained at her home church, United Parish in Upton.
Two Amazing Celebrations for Edwards Church are on the Horizon!!
The first milestone we will be celebrating is our 25th Anniversary of becoming an Open and Affirming congregation of the UCC. That happens this year and we hope to commemorate it on either September 14 or 21. If you would like to help with the planning of this event, please contact Debbie Clark or Deb […]
Pool Party Time!
Yet another fun volunteer opportunity. Please consider helping to plan and carry out the annual pool party, which will be Sunday, August 3, in the afternoon. Please speak with Lee Ann (or Debbie) if you’d like to help with planning, shopping, set-up, clean-up, or games for kids.
Volunteers Needed – MetroWest Work Center / Casa del Trabajador
Volunteers are needed to attend appointments and assist clients as they navigate spaces in another language. If you are interested in participating, training will be provided. Please contact Heather Gonzalez at hgcolibri@proton.me. You can also visit Casa’s website at https://www.mwc-casa.org.
Summer Steeple: Call for Articles and Photographs
Articles and photos for the next issue of the Steeple are due by Monday, June 23. Submissions should be a maximum of about 350 words. We welcome you or your committee / team to send more than one article.
Open Spirit Programs and Events – June
Gentle Yoga – Embodying Soul Qualities for These Times Tuesdays at 10 am in Edwards Hall and online Throughout June and into July, our Gentle Yoga class will center on the ancient Jewish spiritual discipline called “Mussar.” Rabbi Elya Lopian defines Mussar as “Making the heart feel what the intellect understands.” Author Alan Morinia […]
Open Spirit Classes – June
MONDAYS 10:30 am: Strength without a Gym – Zoom Led by Donna Warren https://zoom.us/j/492794663, Password is “open” 11 am: Introduction to Integral Movement – Edwards Hall Led by Aiko Callahan 7 pm: Sound Healing Journey – Edwards Hall Led by Caroline Goldman 7:30 pm: Meditation with the Masters – Zoom Led by […]
Chat, Pray, Love with Edwards Church in June
Sunday Morning Worship – Sundays at 10 am – In person and via Livestream www.edwardschurch.org/live, passcode 393939 Faith Formation Our youngest members will bring in the light and spend time in the Tent of Meeting or Sue Dickerman Hall to learn Bible stories, work on songs and crafts, and have fun with our friends. […]