In January, we will continue to worship in our homes via Zoom; we will reconsider this decision in upcoming council and congregational meeting. Sunday, January 3 at 10:00am: Holy Communion; Combined Epiphany ServiceIsaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12; Rev. Liz Garrigan-Byerly (our new area conference minister) preaching. Our friends from Plymouth Church will join us for our […]
A Note of Gratitude
When we began this fall, we hoped to get more worshipers onscreen and on microphone. Council even ensured that provision when we voted to continue in virtual worship, at least through December. Through the development of our Studio Choir and Multi-home Ensemble, we have explored new ways of making music “together,” and what a way to make […]
Christmas Eve
Music Appreciation
This month I want to draw your attention to the music appreciation sessions that happen every Thursday night (with rare exception) live from my dining room table. By my most recent count, this month we will hit our thirtieth session since the middle of March, when it seemed like something fun to do for a […]
Chat, Pray, Love
So many events going on and you’re invited to all of it! Contact the church office to gain access. Sunday Morning WorshipSundays at 10:00amJoin us for worship every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. We will send out a virtual bulletin each Sunday morning for anyone who would like to follow along with the readings and song lyrics. Stick […]
Bounteous Blessings
We have an incredible lineup of special music this November. For the first time during our virtual worship months, I’m reasonably sure, the majority of music you hear are recordings made especially for Edwards virtual worship. That’s amazing. And while some has been recorded by me, as you’d expect, more and more is being generated […]
Special Offering
Disaster Relief: Wider Mission Special Offering for September On top of the distress COVID-19 is causing, people all over our nation have experienced the danger and disruption of weather-related disasters: a derecho in Central Iowa, terrible fires in California, and Hurricane Laura in Texas and Louisiana. In all those places, the United Church of Christ is […]
Virtual Worship Continues, and Needs YOU
What an amazing summer it’s been with our virtual worship services. Since we will be continuing through the fall, the time is right to begin planning and we need your help! We’ve come up with a number of multi-week projects that will involve as many singers, photographers, artists, writers, poets, and dancers as possible. I’ve […]
Blessing of the Animals Goes Virtual
Sunday, September 13 at 10 am For the last eight years, we have begun the fall season with an outdoor Blessing of the Animals service. This year, we are challenged to give our old tradition a new twist! While we will miss the joyous chaos of an outdoor service, our virtual Blessing of the Animals […]
Outdoor (or In-Your-Car) Concert
Sunday, June 28 at 4:00pm and 5:00pm Rescheduled, July 12 at 4:00pm and 5:00pm Do you need something fun to look forward to? Are you yearning for some live music? Longing for a way to get out safely? Eager to see familiar faces, if masked and from a distance? Then mark your calendars for our […]