Dear Friends, We live in a culture that increasingly separates people by age groups. Children (and adults) play sports with others in their own age group. Senior housing, while offering many benefits, can isolate older adults from other groups. As our society becomes more mobile, many grandparents find themselves far away from their grandchildren. We […]
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March Christian Education
Christian Education has lots of happy things planned for February! The early elementary class will be exploring the story of Jesus’ baptism throughout February. On February 8 at 5:30pm, we will gather in Susan Dickerman Hall for an intergenerational game night, complete with board games and Chinese food! Bring your favorite board game and come […]
Lenten Music
As we begin to observe Lent with our focus on relationships across the generations, the choir will do its part with our anthems in March. We’ll first hear an adaptation of the song we all learned as children, “Yes, My Jesus Loves Me” and complement that two weeks later with the immensely popular “You Raise […]
Our Little Wooden Banks
Three additional expenditures, not previously reported, were paid from the Wooden Banks Fund in 2018. In June $61.68 was paid toward the Brazilian special luncheon. $374.46 was paid in August toward our new bike rack, and in November $117.75 was paid toward our Greek luncheon. With these adjustments plus $10.65 from two donations made in […]
March 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, March 2, from 8:00–10:00am in Sue Dickerman Hall.
Steeple Articles Due
Steeple articles are due by 9:00am on Wednesday, March 20. Please email them to nicola@edwardschurch.org. The Steeple will be mailed on Wednesday, March 27 at 10:30am in the church office.
March Bible Study
The Wednesday evening Bible Study will meet on March 13 and 27 to continue our study of the Gospel According to Luke. We will gather at 4:45pm for a light supper, and at 5:15 for study. All are welcome!
Lenten Devotionals 2019
Connecting Generations: Nurturing a Spirituality of Intergenerational Relationships Throughout the season of Lent, we will offer a daily devotional, through email, Facebook, our website and in print (copies will be available for pick-up each Sunday). We need your creativity to make this happen! Please consider submitting a reflection in the form of a prayer, poem, […]
The Steeple, February 2019
The Steeple is our monthly newsletter, available in print from the church office or in various locations around our main building. This page displays the articles and featured events that were included in this issue. You can also see this issue, formatted as it was for print. Articles Featured Featured Events
Lenten Planning Pizza Party
Sunday, February 10 at 5:30pm at Nikos Like pizza? Like hanging out with creative people? Like strengthening intergenerational connections? Then join us for pizza at Nikos! We will plan our Lenten theme, “Connections: Strengthening Intergenerational Relationships.” Musicians, educators, writers, deacons, folks who like pizza―all are welcome!