Dear friends, I am worn out and exhilarated! I am writing this article after returning from our first-ever Family Service Project Trip. Fifteen of us – five youth, three young adults, and seven … Keep reading about Reflections: Family Service Project Trip
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A Message from our Assistant Minister (in Training) for Pats and Woofs
By Alexis Ortiz
Dear Two-Legged, Opposable-thumbed friends, My name is Lily. I’m a fluffy white standard poodle. Many of you met my Aunt-in-Spirit, Jeannie the Service Dog for Ministry. I never met her, … [Read more...] about A Message from our Assistant Minister (in Training) for Pats and Woofs
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April Special Offering – A Place to Turn
By Alexis Ortiz
Special Offering for April – Mother’s Day Gift Bags for A Place to Turn It’s time to begin collecting small gifts to make gift bags for the folks who go to A Place to Turn! Beginning the first Sunday in April, there will be a box in the Narthex for small … Read full article about April Special Offering – A Place to Turn

Justice and Love in Action (JLA) Team Special Report
By Alexis Ortiz
JLA has a budget that we use to distribute funds to organizations that align with our Statement of Faith and Vision. This is typically done at the year’s end, but this year, because of current events, we felt these organizations could use the funds sooner. In … Read full article about Justice and Love in Action (JLA) Team Special Report

Lenten Devotional 2025
By Alexis Ortiz
Lenten Devotional 2025: Deep and Wide: Becoming Beloved Community This year, as every year, our Lenten Devotional has been filled with powerful, beautiful reflections by church members. There are still three more weeks left. We need your … Read full article about Lenten Devotional 2025

Climate Hope Affiliate Launch Meeting
By Alexis Ortiz
All are Welcome! Saturday, April 5 – 9 -11:30 am in Edwards Hall The Environmental Justice Ministry of the United Church of Christ is working to equip and support people in starting powerful chapters (Climate Hope Affiliates) around the country … Read full article about Climate Hope Affiliate Launch Meeting

Trip to LGBT Asylum Task Force Community Dinner
By Alexis Ortiz
Trip to LGBT Asylum Task Force Community Dinner Monday, April 14 – 6 pm at Hadwen Park UCC (leave from Edwards at 5 pm) Last month, our Christian Explorers created necklaces from seashells as gifts for LGBT Asylum Seekers. The seashells … Read full article about Trip to LGBT Asylum Task Force Community Dinner

Special Lunch Bunch Take-Out!
By Alexis Ortiz
Special Lunch Bunch Take-Out Thai Lunch Wednesday, April 30 – 12 noon in Sue Dickerman Hall Join us for a tasty meal of Thai food favorites. Whether you are a regular Lunch Bunch attendee or not, you are invited to this special gathering. We … Read full article about Special Lunch Bunch Take-Out!

Thank you for Donating – Ostomy Support
By Alexis Ortiz
Many thanks to Justice and Love in Action for their 2024 donation to Friends of Ostomates Worldwide-USA. FOW-USA is a volunteer, nonprofit organization providing free ostomy supplies and educational materials to ostomates outside the US. An ostomate has … Read full article about Thank you for Donating – Ostomy Support

Volunteers Needed – MetroWest Work Center / Casa del Trabajador
By Alexis Ortiz
Volunteers Needed – MetroWest Work Center / Casa del Trabajador Since January, fear has risen among many of our immigrant neighbors. Despite this fear, they still need to attend medical, immigration, and court appointments. Being accompanied by a US citizen … Read full article about Volunteers Needed – MetroWest Work Center / Casa del Trabajador

May Steeple: Call for photos and articles!
By Alexis Ortiz
MAY Steeple: Call for Articles and Photographs! Articles and photos for the next issue of the Steeple are due on April 16. 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 photos and articles!

Chat, Pray, Love with Edwards Church in April
By Alexis Ortiz
Sunday Morning Worship Sundays at 10 am, in-person and via Livestream www.edwardschurch.org/live, passcode 393939 Faith Formation for Young People Our youngest members will bring in the light and spend time in the Tent of Meeting or Sue … Read full article about Chat, Pray, Love with Edwards Church in April

April: Open Spirit Events
By Alexis Ortiz
National Poetry Month April is National Poetry Month, a time dedicated to celebrating poets and their contributions. In honor of this occasion, Open Spirit has some exciting things planned for the month. We invite you to participate in our "Poem in Your … Read full article about April: Open Spirit Events

April: Open Spirit Classes
By Alexis Ortiz
Please visit openspiritcenter.org for class descriptions and donation information. MONDAYS 10 am: Strength without a Gym – Zoom Led by Donna Warren https://zoom.us/j/492794663, Password is “open” 11 am: Introduction to Integral Movement – … Read full article about April: Open Spirit Classes