As we seek to be loving, connected, inclusive and safe as a community, we are taking a “layered” approach—layers of protection. One layer is that the vast majority of our congregation has already been vaccinated. Another layer is that we are doing as much as we can outdoors. A third layer is the Zoom option […]
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Fall into Worship!
Dear friends, In the opening worship for our September church council meeting, I drew upon imagery from the book of Exodus—particularly the frustration of the Hebrew people as they wandered in the wilderness toward an elusive promised land. I chose that story because it resonates with our lives in the last eighteen months. It speaks […]
Summer Worship Schedule
This summer, we will alternate weeks between in-person outdoor worship (with a livestream option for those who can’t attend in person), and worship from home via Zoom. Watch your email for weather-related schedule changes. A Summer Celebration of Spirit Sunday, July 4 at 10:00am—Via Zoom“A Spirit of Creation and Creativity”—Part IIRev. Dr. Karen Nell Smith […]
Seeking farm-to-food pantry volunteers
Local food is fresher, lower in its carbon footprint, and changes in concert with the seasons. About fourteen years ago those of us at Grace Church thought it would be a good idea to get a share of food from Stearns Farm to share the joy of local food with members of our congregation and […]
Making Music with My Friends
We’ve had a lot of opportunities to listen to great music during the pandemic. I’ve told you about them many times in this space. Studio Choir, Multi-home Ensemble, even my weekly Thursday evening music appreciation classes all have resulted in people’s ears being saturated with the finest music we can offer. My ears have rung […]
Christian Explorers July
Summer vacation is here! We worship outdoors at Edwards every other week. Ms. Myrna leads Time with the Young People when we’re on Zoom. Lots of fun projects and crafts planned, so we hope you’ll join us! Here are some special events and projects for Christian Explorers this summer… How does your garden grow? Each time […]
Summer Feet
I tried on the summer sun,Felt good.Nice and warm—knew it would.Tried the grass beneath bare feet,Felt neat. Finally, finally felt well dressed,Nature’s clothes fit me best. —Shel Silverstein, Tryin’ on clothes Dear friends, When I was growing up, my family spent each summer in a house by a lake. The moment we arrived, my siblings and I […]
Pandemic Learnings
Dear friends, As I write this, I am surrounded by piles of shorts and t-shirts, hiking poles and beach shoes, in preparation for vacation in the Adirondacks. I am looking forward to hiking with Jeannie the dog, canoeing with Fran (probably not with Jeannie), biking the rolling hills and eating fresh produce from local farm […]
Chat, Pray, Love
We are delighted to welcome you to join us for any of these programs. Please contact pastor@edwardschurch.org to request a zoom link. Sunday Morning Worship Sundays at 10:00amJoin us for worship every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. We will send out a virtual bulletin each Sunday morning for anyone who would like to follow along with […]
Solar Clothes Dryer?
Join in the Green Team Rainbow Laundry Challenge! During the month of May, the Green Team invites you to cut down on your use of your electric or gas clothes dryer and let the sun and air dry your clothes. The clothes dryer is one of the biggest “energy hogs” in most homes and you […]