Sundays, July 19 and August 16, 5:00pm Spiritual Soup Supper; 5:30pm Worship via Zoom Now as we socially distance, the seasons and other familiar rituals of our faith are being offered in new and creative ways. These experiences evoke a range of emotions and are powerful expressions of our connectedness. In the midst of this new reality […]
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Summer Christian Explorers
Edwards Church Christian Explorers have been busy waving flames of the spirit, blowing bubbles, creating “God’s Eyes,” writing thank you notes, and more. Packages arrive each week with a project or craft, something to think about and the invitation to learn more about God’s love and Jesus’ message. Join us through Zoom, letters, email and […]
A Cup of Cold Water
…and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple—truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward. Matthew 10:42 Dear friends, In the time that I have been at Edwards Church, I have come to appreciate the congregation’s commitment at its […]
Ordinary People
Dear friends, I recently read a book entitled Why We Act: Turning Bystanders into Moral Rebels, by Catherine A. Sanderson, a professor at Amherst College. Dr. Sanderson reviews a wide range of sociological studies as she pursues the question of why some people step forward to help when they see harm being done. Are […]
Drive-by Events
Rolling Graduation Drive-By Sunday, June 7 at 2:00pm, meet at the church parking lot You are invited to a rolling graduation drive-by for Noah Cichowlas, who is graduating from the Bancroft School! Decorate your car with balloons or posters, then meet at the church parking lot. We will stay “socially distanced” in our cars, and […]
Caring for our Neighbors and Our World
All-Church Mission Project: “A Cup of Cold Water” “…whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple—truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.” ~ Matthew 10.42 This summer you’re invited to join in a congregation-wide, intergenerational service project. We’ll be […]
Kermit’s Corner: CSA
Kermit says … get outside! The Green Team invites you to try two things to “green up” your world this summer: Volunteer for Produce Pick-up or Work Hours at Stearns Farm: From mid-June through October Edwards Church brings fresh produce every week from Stearns Farm on Edmands Road in Framingham to the Hope Food Pantry […]
June Music Appreciation
We have so much going on musically this summer, I’m excited to tell you about it here. Our Thursday evening music appreciation classes have been a lot of fun to prepare and lead. And from what I hear, they have given people a lot to think about too. Recent topics have been “Beethoven’s Unusual Openings,: […]
June Seeds of Grace
Ordinary Time in extra-ordinary times Sunday, June 21, 5:00pm Spiritual Soup Supper; 5:30pm worship via Zoom Ordinary Time on our liturgical calendar marks the weeks after Pentecost in the spring and the beginning of Advent. It’s time when we remember not the major events in Jesus’ life, but his words and actions and how they […]
June Christian Explorers
Edwards Church Christian Explorers have been busy learning about God’s love and Jesus’ example by drawing sidewalk art, having adventures with fuzzy friends, writing “love letters” to folks who are sick or lonely, doing crafts, and learning new songs at Sunday School! We have lots planned for the coming weeks. Each week, Christian Explorers […]