Dear friends, Last Tuesday, through our office window, I saw a van show up in the upper parking lot and some people going into the sanctuary carrying things. By the time I finished what I was doing and walked up the hill, it was gone. I went into the sanctuary and peeked behind the chancel […]
Ministry of Outreach and Justice
Almost Home 2018
A Workshop for All Who Care about Veterans Friday, Sept. 28, 9:00am-3:30pm in Edwards Hall This annual gathering of vets, first responders and advocates throughout Massachusetts is sponsored by the Brookfield Institute and hosted by Edwards Church and Open Spirit. It is focused on honoring, welcoming, and responding to the service given by everyday women […]
A Vibrant Welcome
Volunteer Afternoon and Picnic Saturday, Sept. 8, Gardening at 2pm, Picnic at 4pm As we enter the fall season, we’ll gather to prepare the areas around our signs and other parts of our campus for seasons ahead. After a couple hours of outdoor work, we’ll gather for a picnic with light refreshments (and herbal teas […]
Kermit’s Korner: Climate, Jobs, and Justice Outdoor “People’s School”
Sat. Sept. 8 at noon, American Legion Playground 25 Glendon St, East Boston In thousands of cities and towns around the world events are being planned for September 8 to demand that our local leaders end fossil fuel dependence, take action towards 100% renewable energy and start putting people over profits to ensure a just […]
Little Wooden Banks Update
Here we are, almost in cool fall again. I hope your summer was a good one. Our very faithful contributor Gloria Sadler has moved to Florida, and we wish her and her daughter Jill many blessings in their new home. We had five donations to our Little Wooden Banks Fund in July and August for […]
Sandwiches, Sides and Juice Boxes Needed
Pick up a tag on September 9 and 16 Please help us prepare 60 bag lunches to bring to Worcester Fellowship outdoor church on Sunday, September 23. At coffee hour in the weeks before, there will be tags you can take to divide up the needed supplies. If you miss picking up a tag, but […]
Trip to Worcester Fellowship
Sunday, September 23 after worship The Board of Wider Mission is sponsoring an outing to Worcester Fellowship outdoor church to deliver lunches and worship with this congregation. We will leave shortly after worship here and be back in Framingham by 3:00 p.m. The group will help set up and distribute lunch, participate in the outdoor […]
Seeds of Grace This Fall
Our Seeds of Grace evening worship services continue, with a new schedule and a new leadership model. On the third Sunday of each month, we will gather in Sue Dickerman Hall for a relaxed, creative, participatory worship service, led by Rev. Isaac Everett and members of the Seeds of Grace Worship Team. It’s a great […]
Gardening Update
I started interning with Open Spirit in October, and it’s been my pleasure to help support and share the stewardship of the grounds―as well as to create more gardens that welcome the community, human and non-human alike! In winter Ted and I got to know and learn from local plant experts. We also discovered the […]
Green Coffee Hour: Summer Edition
Dishwasher service goes on hiatus for the summer (like the choir), so we encourage you to bring your travel mug to church with you. You can also borrow a mug from our “ugly mug” collection, bring it home to wash, and return it when you can. We have plenty of paper cups and you are […]