Dear friends, As I write this, I am preparing for my pre-op appointment at New England Baptist Hospital, where I will be having a knee replacement on April 3. I’m a little reluctant, a little … Keep reading about Practicing Patience
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Born Again
By Alexis Ortiz
“Now that you have purified your souls by your obedience to the truth so that you have genuine mutual love, love one another deeply from the heart. You have been born anew, not of perishable but of … [Read more...] about Born Again
Working for Racial Justice
Message from UCC Conference
By Alexis Ortiz
We are saddened and outraged by the murders of three black people by a white supremacist in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday. We hold in prayer the families of the people who were slain and all who loved them. We pray for the entire community of Jacksonville and for black people throughout the U.S., who are […]
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Harmony Grove in Concert – Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.
By Alexis Ortiz
Join us for an evening of eclectic music with a 5-piece band*, visual artists Samela and Patrick St. Pierre, who will be painting their impressions of the music, and Indiana poet Ketu Oladuwa who will read his original work accompanied by the … Read full article about Harmony Grove in Concert – Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.
From The Chancel Committee
By Alexis Ortiz
The Chancel committee would like to thank all those that purchased flowers for Easter to help decorate the sanctuary. Cindy Booth For the Chancel Committee … Read full article about From The Chancel Committee
Organ Recital – Sunday, April 21 at 4 p.m.
By Alexis Ortiz
On Sunday, April 21 at 4:00 p.m. a special organ recital will be given on our historic 1852 3-manual Stevens organ, by Leonardo Ciampa, composer/pianist/organist and faculty member of The Performing Arts Center of MetroWest. Admission is free and open to the … Read full article about Organ Recital – Sunday, April 21 at 4 p.m.
Special Collection for Mothers for A Place to Turn Food Pantry
By Alexis Ortiz
In preparation for Mothers’ Day, we will receive a special collection on Sunday, April 28. The Justice and Love in Action team invites you to bring diapers that Moms need AND let's bring something special for the moms – small containers of special soaps, hand … Read full article about Special Collection for Mothers for A Place to Turn Food Pantry
World Central Kitchen Dinner Fundraiser
By Alexis Ortiz
Save the date of June 15 for this fun event that will include some delicious food made from recipes from the newly published cookbook The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope, by José Andrés. Donations given for this event will be … Read full article about World Central Kitchen Dinner Fundraiser
May Steeple: Call for Articles and Photographs!
By Alexis Ortiz
Articles and photos for the next issue of the Steeple are due on April 17. Submissions should be a maximum of about 350 words. We welcome you or your committee/team to send more than one article. … Read full article about May Steeple: Call for Articles and Photographs!
Special Offerings for April – OAIC Tree for Life Project
By Alexis Ortiz
Our April special offering supports The Tree for Life, an initiative of the Organization of African Independent Churches (OAIC). It is a sustainable agricultural project to plant tree nurseries and improve food security and income security in communities in … Read full article about Special Offerings for April – OAIC Tree for Life Project
Open Spirit Classes
By Alexis Ortiz
Please visit openspiritcenter.org for class descriptions and donation information. Strength without a Gym led by Donna Warren Mondays at 10:30 a.m., https://zoom.us/j/492794663; Password: open Meditation with the Masters led by … Read full article about Open Spirit Classes
Open Spirit Events
By Alexis Ortiz
Community Meditation is back! Saturday, April 13, 10:30 a.m. in Edwards Hall Join Joti Royster for a monthly community meditation, followed by reflections and sharing (for those who’d like to stay). It is an opportunity to sit in person, with … Read full article about Open Spirit Events
Chat, Pray, Love with Edwards Church
By Alexis Ortiz
Adult Bible Study with Karen Nell Smith Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in the Youth Room and via Zoom All are welcome to join us on Sunday mornings downstairs in Sue Dickerman Hall. Each week we gather to check in with each other, read the scripture for the … Read full article about Chat, Pray, Love with Edwards Church
Holy Week: Practicing Being Human
By Alexis Ortiz
Holy Week: Practicing Being Human As always, this year Holy Week will be filled with moving, inspiring and joyous worship. On Palm Sunday, we will sing and pray and practice courage in worship as we tell the story of Palm Sunday. After worship, we will … Read full article about Holy Week: Practicing Being Human
Lenten Devotional 2024: Practicing…
By Alexis Ortiz
Lenten Devotional 2024: Practicing… Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A4CADA928A46-edwards Again, this year, Edwards Church will create our own Lenten Devotional, with a reflection available each day during Lent (via email, Facebook, and … Read full article about Lenten Devotional 2024: Practicing…