Kermit says … learn about all the damage plastics can do! Second Installment of Three-Part Plastics Article for Kermit’s Corner Last month we began our coverage of the global plastics problem. We began with the over 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean which are killing sea life, contaminating the seafood we eat, […]
Christian Explorers
This month Christian Explorers continue to celebrate stories of revival from both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. We’ll learn about manna from heaven, the ten commandments and how we use that spirit of revival to make a difference in the world. On Sunday mornings we help begin and end worship in the sanctuary. […]
The Harvest of Connectedness
“You visit the earth and water it; you greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water; you provide the people with grain, for so you have prepared it. You water its furrows abundantly, settling its ridges, softening it with showers, and blessing its growth. You crown the year with your bounty; your […]
Reviving!
Dear friends, On September 17, after kicking off our Season of Revival in worship, we moved into Sue Dickerman Hall (and onto Zoom) for a congregational meeting. We voted on an agreement with a cell tower management company, which will give us potential for income to support our mission. We heard reports about restoring our […]
Message from UCC Conference
We are saddened and outraged by the murders of three black people by a white supremacist in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday. We hold in prayer the families of the people who were slain and all who loved them. We pray for the entire community of Jacksonville and for black people throughout the U.S., who are […]
Revival Begins With Us
Dear friends, What comes to mind when you hear the word “revival?” For some, it might be a scene from a movie, like “O Brother, Where Art Thou,” filled with uplifting music. For others, it might be a picture of people coming forward to the altar to confess their sins or receive a special prayer. […]
Grateful of the Journey
“Take no gold, or silver, or copper in your belts, no bag for your journey,or two tunics, or sandals, or a staff…”Matthew 10:9-10 Dear friends: Here we are at the beginning of another school year. I’ve been away from Edwards for a number of weeks this summer. On one hand, it seems like the time […]
Gathering of Friends – New Members
Gathering of Friends — Sunday, September 10, under the tent, after worship Are you new to Edwards Church? Have you been attending for a while and curious what it means to officially become a member? Or are you a long-time member who wants to get to know our newest folks? Then join us on Sunday, […]
Congregational Meeting – Sept 17th
On Sunday, September 17, we have a congregational meeting with three important agenda items: We will receive a report of the Nominating Committee and elect officers, Ministry Coordinators, and members of some of our teams, as we begin to live into our new organizational structure. We will act upon a recommendation of the Music Committee […]
Team Edwards Rides for Parkinson’s Research
Saturday, September 9 at the Bruce Freeman Trail In honor of everyone in our community whose lives are impacted by Parkinson’s, and in celebration of their courage, we have formed a team to ride in the Parkinson’s New England Ride. We will ride “in sync” on the Bruce Freeman Trail, beginning in Concord. We will […]