This fall has been full of many happy events. We welcomed Rev. Karen Nell, blessed backpacks, and brought our pets to church for an outdoor service complete with a picnic. Coming up, there are more fun things on the calendar. We will continue to cook, explore, and taste test yummy food as we continue with […]
Christian Explorers September
As summer vacations begin to blend into fall programs, big things are happening in our Christian Explorers classrooms! The teachers have been cleaning and re-arranging, getting ready for the new program year. This fall, we will be focusing on Jesus the Foodie! That’s right, we’ll get to study Jesus and play with our food at […]
July Christian Education
This summer is rockin’ for our kids and youth! We’re off to Synod with four youth to learn what the governing body of the National Church is all about! When we return, there will be two intergenerational services this summer, one led by Youth@Synod attendees. The little kids are all set with some amazing teachers […]
June Christian Education
The Youth of Edwards Church would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Dessert Auction. We made over $700 and we could not have done it without you! Thanks so much for your support of our youth. The youth trip to Synod is getting close, just one month away! […]
May Christian Education
Greetings from the faith formation team! We are excited to announce that we have a group of youth who will be taking the trip to Milwaukee this summer to participate in the Youth@Synod event. They will learn about how the UCC governs itself and will even be invited to participate in the process. There will […]
A History of Welcome
A Maundy Thursday Devotion by Dawn Sorensen And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this […]
April Christian Education
Pew Partners: What is it? You may have heard some people talking during church or church meetings about the idea of Pew Partners. But what is this and what does it mean? During Lent, we’ve begun an experiment where we have connected families with young children to an adult mentor. These mentors are invited to […]
60 Years Close
A Lenten Devotion by Dawn Sorensen But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 “What Bible story do you think of when you think of Miss Ellie?” I ask Jacob. “Something about giving gifts because she gave me […]
Beyond Measure
A Lenten Devotion by Dawn Sorensen Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 When I was growing up in church, kids would often be asked to participate in the service, sometimes in special services like Easter or Christmas, sometimes in everyday services. I would get […]
March Christian Education
Christian Education has lots of happy things planned for February! The early elementary class will be exploring the story of Jesus’ baptism throughout February. On February 8 at 5:30pm, we will gather in Susan Dickerman Hall for an intergenerational game night, complete with board games and Chinese food! Bring your favorite board game and come […]