Wednesday, October 30 at 12 noon Well, okay, we aren’t really going to Vietnam. Instead, we will enjoy Vietnamese food from a local restaurant. Join us whether or not you are a Lunch Bunch regular. Sign up in church or by calling the office. Suggested donation of $7, more if you can, less if you […]
Diaper Collection
Sunday, September 29 during worship Many Metrowest families have to decide between food, medicine, and clean babies. A family needs up to $80 a month per child for diapers, and without them, babies cannot attend daycare or early childhood programs. Let’s help provide Metrowest families in financial distress with diapers for their infants and toddlers […]
Neighbors in Need
Sunday, October 6 during worship Neighbors in Need is the UCC’s annual offering to support ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States, including the Council for American Indian Ministries, justice and advocacy efforts, and direct service projects funded by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries. Two thirds of the offering will go to […]
Photo Directory Shoot
We are working with LifeTouch to create a new Edwards Church photo directory, so we can strengthen our community. We invite you to sign up to have your picture taken on Monday, Nov. 4 or Tuesday, Nov. 5 between 2-9 pm. There is no charge and you will receive a free 8×10 photo and a […]
Popsicles and Harmonicas
John 2:1-11 I steeped my tea and poured my cereal. Before sitting down, I pulled out my calendar to see what was ahead for my Tuesday. Ahh, a lightly scheduled day. I can start thinking about my sermon: what in the world can I say about Jesus turning water into wine? As I often do […]
Associate Pastor Candidating Weekend
The Associate Pastor Search Committee is delighted to invite you to meet and hear our associate pastor candidate, Karen Nell Smith, in preparation for a congregational meeting to vote on calling her. Friday, Sept. 6, at 6:00pm in Sue Dickerman Hall Youth, children, parents, Church School teachers and Board of Christian Education members are invited […]
September Bible Study
Wednesdays, September 11 and 25 at 5:15pm The Acts of the Apostles is a continuation of the Gospel According to Luke. It tells the story of the development of the early church. The book is filled with courageous people, life-changing moments, and wild adventures. It’s a lively, fascinating book that triggers questions about our lives […]
September Mission Projects
Framingham Police Sponsor Gun Buy-Back Saturday, September 14, 2019, 9:00am-4:00pm The Framingham Police Department, along with the Middlesex Sheriff’s Department, will be holding their third Gun Buy Back event this month. They are looking for volunteers to greet people and hand out gift cards. If you would like to volunteer, see the link in our […]
“Come From Away”
Deuteronomy 10:17-19; Hebrews 13:1-2 The curtain had just barely opened, and there were already tears in my eyes. I was perplexed by my own response: the opening act was a bunch of people in a coffee shop. Why would such an ordinary scene provoke such an emotional reaction? As the play progressed, I began to […]
Sunday, September 8, 2019 Worship
Our candidate for associate pastor for faith formation and outreach will lead our Words with the Young People and preach a sermon, “Breakfast on the Beach.” Following the service, she will leave the sanctuary, and we will vote to call her to be our new associate pastor.