June is a busy month when we celebrate Juneteenth and Pride Sunday. Christian Explorers at Edwards Church will also focus on what it means to offer an “extravagant welcome.” We’ll explore stories of Jesus’ inclusive love and move our Sunday morning gatherings outside when the weather gets warm. We hope you’ll join us for these […]
How lucky I am…
Dear friends, This ancient priestly blessing from the Hebrew Bible is so familiar, so often used as a benediction to our worship services and a way of going forth after a meaningful time of praise and prayer together on a Sunday morning. It captures our greatest hopes for one another as we come to a […]
Celebrating Open and Affirming
Dear friends, Next year, we will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Edwards Church becoming an Open and Affirming Congregation. For those in our congregation who came from Grace Church, it has been even longer! Open and Affirming has been transformative for our congregation. Our vote in February 2000 gave voice to a value we have […]
Chat, Pray, Love with Edwards Church
Adult Bible Study with Karen Nell Smith Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in Susan Dickerman Hall All are welcome to join us on Sunday mornings downstairs in Sue Dickerman Hall. Each week we gather to check in with each other, read the scripture for the upcoming Sunday morning service, reflect, share and pray. Sunday Morning […]
Mothers’ Day at A Place to Turn
Mothers’ Day at A Place to Turn Sunday, April 28 and Sunday, May 5 On Sundays, April 28 and May 5, please bring small containers of special soaps, hand and body lotions, lip balm, and makeup wipes for a Christian Explorers’ service project. They will be assembling small bags of toiletries as gift to moms. […]
Special Offerings for May – Project Bread
Special Offerings for May – Project Bread May 5 and 12 Hunger happens when there isn’t enough money to pay for rent, childcare, or medications, and still have enough left over to buy groceries to last all week. Project Bread makes it easier for people to access and afford food with dignity – money for groceries, […]
National Bail Out
May 19 and 26 – National Bail Out, Mama’s Day Bailout The National Bail Out collective coordinates the Mama’s Day Bail Outs, where we bail out as many Black Mamas and caregivers as we can so they can spend Mother’s Day with their families where they belong! The National Bail Out collective provides fellowship and […]
Project Bread Walk for Hunger
Project Bread Walk for Hunger Sunday, May 5 at 8:00 a.m. at Cushing Park, Framingham Join us for the local walk or make a donation as you are able. This year the Edwards Church Team will walk at Cushing Park in Framingham as we have since 2021. We will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, […]
World Central Kitchen (WCK) Fundraiser! June 15, 5-8 pm
Register Now! World Central Kitchen (WCK) Fundraiser! Saturday, June 15, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Plymouth Church, Framingham Ticket price: Pay what you can Come gather, eat and feed the world! The Justice and Love in Action Team and Plymouth Church are organizing a buffet dinner to raise awareness about the good work of WCK, contribute funds, and […]
June Steeple: Call for Articles and Photographs!
JUNE Steeple: Call for Articles and Photographs! Articles and photos for the next issue of the Steeple are due on May 15. Submissions should be a maximum of about 350 words. We welcome you or your committee/team to send more than one article.