Dear friends, This month we begin our year-long celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Edwards Church. We start not in 1827 but hundreds of years before then, for we know this hill has … Keep reading about Be Inspired and Challenged!
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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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Upcoming Anniversary Events… So Far!
By Alexis Ortiz
Sunday, October 4 – 10 am World Communion Sunday With Guest Preacher Maria Turner, Chairwoman – Natick Nipmuc Tribe. Monday, October 12 – 12-2 pm Framingham Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration Hosted by Edwards Church on our … Read full article about Upcoming Anniversary Events… So Far!

Justice and Love in Action Team… What Are We Doing?
By Alexis Ortiz
The Justice and Love in Action Team met on September 2. We were happy to welcome Kelly Lopez to our team! Mary Memmott presented us with information about a new organization, Framingham Grows Food, that formed out of Transition Framingham. … Read full article about Justice and Love in Action Team… What Are We Doing?

Chat, Pray, Love with Edwards Church – October
By Alexis Ortiz
Sunday Morning Worship – Join us in the sanctuary, outdoors, or on livestream! Sundays @ 10 am – In person and via livestream www.edwardschurch.org/live, passcode 393939 Diving Deep Mondays @ Noon – Under the tent or in the office Our … Read full article about Chat, Pray, Love with Edwards Church – October

Special Offering for October – Neighbors in Need
By Alexis Ortiz
Special Offering for October – Neighbors in Need This offering supports ministries of justice and compassion, with one-third of the offering given to the Council for American Indian Ministries and two-thirds supporting UCC justice ministries. In 2025, the … Read full article about Special Offering for October – Neighbors in Need

New Young Adult Group
By Alexis Ortiz
New Young Adult Group We have a new group at Edwards Church! Since July, our young adults have been gathering once a month to strengthen our ties and have fun together. We’ve gone out for Brazilian food, played miniature golf (uh-oh, one of the not-so-young … Read full article about New Young Adult Group

Wednesday Bible Study Dives into the Gospel
By Alexis Ortiz
Wednesday Bible Study Dives into the Gospel Wednesdays at 4:30 pm, in person and on Zoom The Wednesday Bible Study group invites you to join us as we continue our dive into the Gospel According to Matthew. This gospel includes many of our favorite … Read full article about Wednesday Bible Study Dives into the Gospel

Help for Indigenous Peoples’ Day Refreshments
By Alexis Ortiz
Help for Indigenous Peoples’ Day Refreshments Edwards Church is hosting the Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration on Monday, October 12, from 12-2 pm. The celebration is a city-sponsored event, but we will provide refreshments and snacks for … Read full article about Help for Indigenous Peoples’ Day Refreshments

Veterans Appreciation Dinner
By Alexis Ortiz
Veterans Appreciation Dinner Sunday, November 8 – 5-7 pm, at Plymouth Church Together with our friends from Open Spirit, the Plymouth Church, the Framingham Rotary, and MutualOne Bank, we are honoring area veterans and their families with a special … Read full article about Veterans Appreciation Dinner

Save the Date: Interfaith Climate Conference
By Alexis Ortiz
Mark Your Calendars: “Interfaith Climate Conference: A Healthy World for All” Sunday, April 4 – 2-7 pm The Climate Hope Affiliates of Metrowest Project team (CHAMPS) are teaming up with the Green Team of Congregation Or Atid to host an interfaith … Read full article about Save the Date: Interfaith Climate Conference

Volunteers Needed – MetroWest Work Center / CASA
By Alexis Ortiz
Volunteers are needed to assist clients who speak other languages. If you are interested in participating, please contact Heather Gonzalez at hgcolibri@proton.me. Casa’s website: https://www.mwc-casa.org. … Read full article about Volunteers Needed – MetroWest Work Center / CASA

November Steeple: Let us hear your voice!
By Alexis Ortiz
Do you enjoy reading through the Steeple each month? We do too! And we would love to have some new contributors… maybe that is YOU? You are welcome to submit an article (350 words or less) or photograph for the next issue. Please email submissions to Alexis … Read full article about November Steeple: Let us hear your voice!

Open Spirit Programs & Events – October
By Alexis Ortiz
Please visit openspiritcenter.org for class descriptions and donation information. PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL DAY OF SPIRIT – Living in Harmony: Nurturing Spirit, Community and Nature Saturday, October 24 – 12-4 pm on the Edwards Church … Read full article about Open Spirit Programs & Events – October



