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 Pocket” project. Throughout April, visit Edwards Hall to select a poem from our […]
April: Open Spirit Classes
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 – Edwards Hall Led by Aiko Callahan 7 pm: Sound Healing Journey – Edwards Hall Led by Caroline Goldman 7:30 pm: Meditation […]
Earth Month: Taking Care of Mother Earth
I’m sure you’ve heard some facts about the impact of animal agriculture on Mother Earth. But, let me quantify the impact of your dietary choices.* Each day of eating a plant-based diet saves: 1,100 gallons of water 45 lbs of grain 30 sq ft of forest 20 lbs of CO2 1 animal’s life If you […]
April: Sunday Morning Worship (In-Person and Livestream)
Our Lenten theme is Deep and Wide: Becoming Beloved Community. Join us in-person or using this Livestream link: www.edwardschurch.org/live, passcode 393939. April 6, 10 am – Fifth Sunday in Lent: “Deep and Wide: Becoming Beloved Community” Selections from Acts 10 – “A Wider Table” Rev. Dr. Debbie Clark preaching April 13, 10 am […]
Christian Explorers – April
Faith Formation for April As we prepare for Easter, we continue our Lenten focus on “Deep and Wide: Becoming Beloved Community.” We’ll join our friends for a Palm Sunday parade, search for Easter egg blessings, and reflect on doubt and faith. Sunday, April 6 – Intergenerational Worship with Communion Our young people will participate […]
Reflections: Family Service Project Trip
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 young-at-heart adults – participated in a weekend program led by “Incredible Days,” an organization that helps church groups learn and grow as […]
March Special Offering – One Great Hour of Sharing
Our March special offering supports One Great Hour of Sharing, a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ, to support disaster, refugee/immigration and development ministries around the world. Through OGHS, we engage in holistic development programs including health care, education, agriculture, food sustainability, micro-financing and women’s empowerment. Because the UCC relates in […]
Lenten Devotionals – 2025
Lenten Devotional 2025: Deep and Wide: Becoming Beloved Community Again, this year, Edwards Church will create our own Lenten Devotional, with a reflection available each day during Lent (via email, Facebook, and on the website). We need your creativity to make this happen! Your reflections could be in the form of a prayer, a poem, […]
Annual Meeting – March 9!
Annual Meeting Sunday, March 9, After worship in Sue Dickerman Hall and on Zoom Plan to stay after worship for our congregational meeting. We will affirm the budget and review a draft (or final) form of our new by-laws. We will celebrate all we have done this past year and plan for the coming […]
APRIL Steeple: Call for Articles and Photographs!
Articles and photos for the next issue of the Steeple are due on March 19. Submissions should be a maximum of about 350 words. We welcome you or your committee/team to send more than one article.