On December 1, a Christmas tree will grace Sue Dickerman Hall to usher in the Advent season. In addition to picking up your Christmas Wreath that Sunday, you are invited to bring an ornament to hang on the tree ~ something that’s meaningful to you or your family to share with the congregation during Advent […]
Ministry of Spiritual Life
Christmas Wreath Sale
Help us raise funds to support youth ministries here at Edwards Church. You can purchase a twelve-inch wreath with a classic red or cranberry bow. Consider spreading the holiday cheer and order an extra wreath for your friends! We will take orders during coffee hour on November 17, 24, and December 1. Pick up your […]
Christian Education October
This fall has been full of many happy events. We welcomed Rev. Karen Nell, blessed backpacks, and brought our pets to church for an outdoor service complete with a picnic. Coming up, there are more fun things on the calendar. We will continue to cook, explore, and taste test yummy food as we continue with […]
Christian Explorers September
As summer vacations begin to blend into fall programs, big things are happening in our Christian Explorers classrooms! The teachers have been cleaning and re-arranging, getting ready for the new program year. This fall, we will be focusing on Jesus the Foodie! That’s right, we’ll get to study Jesus and play with our food at […]
July Christian Education
This summer is rockin’ for our kids and youth! We’re off to Synod with four youth to learn what the governing body of the National Church is all about! When we return, there will be two intergenerational services this summer, one led by Youth@Synod attendees. The little kids are all set with some amazing teachers […]
June Christian Education
The Youth of Edwards Church would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Dessert Auction. We made over $700 and we could not have done it without you! Thanks so much for your support of our youth. The youth trip to Synod is getting close, just one month away! […]
Connecting Generations
Dear friends, At our congregational meeting last month, we spent a few minutes reflecting on our Lenten theme, “Connecting Generations.” Many folks talked about the gifts we received during that season: Moving stories told in our daily devotional; Pew Partnerships that helped adults and children get to know each other; our Confirmands sharing in worship […]
May Christian Education
Greetings from the faith formation team! We are excited to announce that we have a group of youth who will be taking the trip to Milwaukee this summer to participate in the Youth@Synod event. They will learn about how the UCC governs itself and will even be invited to participate in the process. There will […]
Values Embodied
Dear friends, Every Sunday something powerful and holy happens here at Edwards Church. Occasionally, there are Sundays that stand out in the way they embody our values. This Sunday, April 28, is one of those. The morning begins with an invitation from the Green Team to walk, bicycle or carpool to church as an expression […]
April Christian Education
Pew Partners: What is it? You may have heard some people talking during church or church meetings about the idea of Pew Partners. But what is this and what does it mean? During Lent, we’ve begun an experiment where we have connected families with young children to an adult mentor. These mentors are invited to […]