Periodically over the last year or two, I’ve been thinking, “Gee, I really should stop using wrapping paper, because it can’t be recycled.” But old habits die hard and I never made the time to figure out what else to do. When Eleanor declared her college major was environmental studies, I heaved a heavy sigh […]
Ministry of Outreach and Justice
Seeds of Grace Worship
Sunday, January 19 at 5:00pm for soup 5:30 pm worship in Susan P. Dickerman Hall. The Seeds of Grace worship team will lead a time of warm community and creative worship in the season after the Epiphany. Come gather for a cup of soup and a time of sharing stories and song, conversation and prayer. […]
Bible Study
The Wednesday Evening Bible Study class will continue our study of the Acts of the Apostles. We will meet January 8 at 4:30 p.m. for soup, 5:00 for Bible Study.
Men’s Group
All men of the church (and your friends whatever their church background) are invited to gather for coffee and great conversation on the first Saturday of the month, January 4, from 8:00a.m.–10:00a.m. in Susan P. Dickerman Hall.
Gifts That Give Holiday Fair
Saturday, December 7, 1:00-4:00pm in Edwards Hall Wondering what to get for your Aunt Flora who has everything? Tired of buying gifts that don’t seem to mean anything? Want to make a positive difference in the world? Want to give gifts that bring joy? Hoping to avoid long lines for Santa at the mall? Then […]
Seeds of Grace Worship
Sunday, December 15 at 5:00pm for a simple supper5:30pm worship in Susan P. Dickerman Hall. The Seeds of Grace worship team will lead us in time of warm community and creative worship with the Advent theme, “What are we waiting for?” Come gather for a cup of soup and a time of sharing stories and […]
Christmas Fund
On December 22 we will be taking up a special collection—The Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund. This fund—ongoing for 110 years—is one of four Special Mission Offerings received annually in the UCC. Your generous gifts enable the Pension Board’s Ministerial Assistance program to provide help to individuals and […]
Kermit’s Korner: Climate Action
Last week I participated in a Climate Action Lobby Day at the State House organized by 350.org. Taking its name from the 350 parts per million of carbon in the atmosphere that is deemed a “safe” level (we are now over 400ppm), 350.org is an international, environmental organization addressing the climate crisis. We gathered in […]
Our Little Wooden Banks
In November we had one donation to our fund for a total of $9.00. I will report any expenditures to you. This fund is used for needs of our church which are not included in our annual budget. See me if you would like to have one of our new little church banks. Many thanks […]
The Most Wonderful Time
When I first came to Edwards, I admit I thought “I don’t know about these Advent anthems…” simply because they are a collection of less familiar pieces at a time of the year when secular interests are completely consumed with full-on Christmas texts and tunes. But then I returned to “Prepare Ye” and “He Come […]