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One Great Hour of Sharing
Sunday, March 31 The Board of Wider Mission will be taking a special collection for One Great Hour of Sharing. When you participate in the offering you become a partner in the refugee, disaster relief, and community development efforts of the United Church of Christ. Envelopes will be included in the March 31 bulletin and […]
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 […]
Holy Week Music
The period leading up to and through Easter is such an enjoyable time to be a church musician. This year we will have brand new anthems on both Palm Sunday and Easter. The weeks following include several of our favorites. I will offer solo unaccompanied pieces to complement the powerful readings at our Maundy Thursday […]
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, April 28 after Worship The Edwards Church community is invited to attend our upcoming Congregational Meeting. We will vote our next slate of boards and committees and learn about new projects.
April Bible Study
The Wisdom of Crowds
Dear friends, Each year, during Lent, we offer a Daily Devotional, with reflections written by church members and friends. This year’s reflections, based on the theme “Connecting Generations,” seem exceptionally profound. They reveal the power of intergenerational relationships to enrich and transform our lives. Here are a few excerpts: “During my adolescent years, dad and […]
Kermit’s Korner: Composting
For several years, we have hosted a community compost pile in the corner of the playground, enabling us to compost yard waste and plant-based foods. This spring, we are taking our composting to a new level, working with a company called Black Earth Composting, which will pick up a 14-gallon bin from us weekly. This […]
Kermit’s Korner: Earth Day
Earth Day this year is Monday, April 22. But there’s no reason to celebrate the earth on just one day this month― here are three things you can do for “Earth Month”: The Framingham Community Farm is a local non-profit that aims to fight hunger with fresh produce. They also provide meaningful service opportunities for […]
Our Little Wooden Banks
We had two donations in March totaling $16.00. There is over $600.00 now in the fund. 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. Contributions may be placed in the model […]