When I think of climate change, the problem seems insurmountable. But…have you ever heard of the butterfly effect? The dictionary definition is “the phenomenon whereby a minute, localized change in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere.” I think this is true of lots of things. But, as we turn the calendar to […]
Ministry of Outreach and Justice
Sunday Morning Worship (In-Person and Livestream)
Sunday, November 3, 10 am – All Saints Communion Worship Hebrews 12:1-2 “A Great Cloud” We will worship as an Intergenerational Community, honoring the gifts we receive from our cloud of witnesses. Sunday, November 10, 10 am – Stewardship Emphasis 1: What we do matters Isaiah 58:6-12 “Repairers and Restorers” Sunday, November 17, […]
All About Keep Framingham Beautiful (KFB)
I want to talk about Keep Framingham Beautiful and the effects that this volunteer organization has had on cleaning up our city. But first I want to talk about why I started cleaning in the first place. Debbie Osborn was the inspiration for this whole movement. Back in May of 2013, Debbie was coming down […]
Sunday Morning Worship (In-Person and Livestream)
Join us for Sunday Morning Worship, in-person or using this Livestream link: www.edwardschurch.org/live, passcode 393939. “Teachings for these Times: Inspiration from Jesus” Sunday, October 6, 10:00 a.m. World Communion Sunday Matthew 6:7-15 “Our Daily Bread” We will worship as an Intergenerational Community, with breads from around the world! Sunday, October 13, 10:00 […]
Let’s Do Something!
It’s election season – let’s “Do Something!” “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.” – John Lewis, CommonWealth interview in 2019 “We estimate that over 8 million environmentalists did not vote in the 2020 presidential election and over 13 million skipped the […]
Sunday Morning Worship (In-Person and Livestream)
Note: On Sunday, September 8, we will have a special worship service. If you would like to join us online, please use this zoom link instead of our regular live-stream: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81616809836?pwd=76mvxYPVYnQ3juhHwTqRbhi8vzAi8T.1 Meeting ID: 816 1680 9836 Passcode: 393939 Please note that outdoor and Sue Dickerman Hall worship will be using a Zoom […]
Ministry of Outreach and Justice
This ministry supports and encourages our efforts to be part of the healing and transformation of our wider community and our world–responding to community needs, working for justice, caring for our planet. The ministry of Outreach and Justice supports multiple teams, including Justice and Love in Action, Environmental Justice Team, Veterans Dinner Team, and Open […]
“Get out the Vote” Vegan Potluck and Postcards Event
According to the Environmental Voting Project, over 8 million environmentalists failed to vote in the 2020 election. If you care about the future of our planet, vote your values and encourage others to do the same. On Tuesday, August 6, from 5-7 pm, the Environmental Justice Team will have a “postcards to voters” vegan potluck and postcard-writing/stamping […]
Plant-Based Eating: What Are You Waiting For?
Plant Based for Our Earth Plant-based eating is becoming more popular, as people begin to make the connection between what they eat and their health, the animals, and the environment. When we read Under the Sky We Make last year, the author had a list of the top things that one can do to […]
Sunday Morning Worship (In-Person and Livestream)
Join us in-person or using this Livestream link: www.edwardschurch.org/live, passcode 393939 Our fall worship theme, “Teaching for these times” will focus on some of Jesus’ most compelling and challenging teachings from the Sermon on the Mount. Sunday, September 1, 10:00 a.m. — Brunch Worship Join us for informal worship in the Sue Dickerman Hall, with […]