Come cut herbs before the frost! The Seeds of Grace herb box in front of the church office building still has basil, thyme, sage, and rosemary. There is a handy pair of scissors attached to the box; come snip some herbs anytime for your own use or to share with friends. If you just take […]
Ministry of Outreach and Justice
Little Wooden Banks Update
An overpayment of $33.96 for the pizza Lunch Bunch luncheon in August was deposited in this fund to be used at a later date. We had one donation in September for $12.32, which gives us a total now of $1147.34. As you know, this fund will be used for needs of our church which are […]
Come Celebrate Music with Us!
Saturday, November 3, 6:00pm The Music Committee met in September and has determined many elements to share with you about our concert on November 3 at 6:00 p.m. Please start to spread the word outside of Edwards Church! This is being organized to celebrate the musical gifts here in observance of the recent restoration of […]
Greek Take-Out Extravaganza
Wednesday, October 31 at noon We will continue our new tradition of periodic special lunches, trying foods from around the world from restaurants in our neighborhood. This month, join us for Greek take-out in Susan P. Dickerman Hall. Sign up in church or contact the office. Suggested donation of $7.
Neighbors in Need Offering
Sunday, October 7 during worship Neighbors in Need is the UCC’s annual offering to support ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States, including the Council for American Indian Ministries, justice and advocacy efforts, and direct service projects funded by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries. Two thirds of the offering will go to […]
Veterans Appreciation Dinner
November 11, 5:00pm This year our annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner, co-sponsored with Plymouth Church, will be held on Sunday, November 11 at 5:00pm in the Plymouth Church Fellowship Hall. If you would like to volunteer to help in advance or at the event, please speak with Debbie.
Save the Date: Fall Concert on November 3!
The Music Committee met in September and has determined many elements to share with you about our Concert on November 3 at 6:00 p.m. Please start to spread the word outside of Edwards Church! This is being organized to celebrate the musical gifts here in observance of the recent restoration of our beloved pipe organ, […]
Autumn Gardening and Gathering
Saturday, September 8 Gardening at 2:00pm, Snacks and tea at 4:00pm Join members of Edwards Church, Open Spirit, and the local community as we welcome in the autumn season with gardening and celebration of the courage and beauty all around and within us. As the Green Team participates in an International Climate Day of Action, […]
Blessing of the Animals
This year our annual outdoor service and Blessing of the Animals will be on Sunday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. in front of Edwards Hall, in and around our Edible Forest Garden. The service will center on our ministry of “Caring for the Web of Creation.” We will honor Open Spirit Intern Sofia Wolman for […]
A Fall Full of Music!
Our planning is still moving along but as of press time we have some very special services coming together for fall. The choir year will kick off September 16 and immediately move on to the organ re-dedication service on September 23. Between then and our stewardship season in November there will be a number of […]