Dear friends, A few weeks ago, our Stewardship Team gathered for our first meeting. Amy Hendrick, Scott Cleveland, Sandy Thompson, Joann Sewell, Nicola Seaholm and I ate gazpacho as we talked about what inspires us to give to Edwards Church. We talked about trust and transparency: we have input into how the church uses our […]
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Associate Pastor Search Update
On August 21, at our Congregational Meeting, we voted to move forward with a search process to call a new associate pastor for faith formation and outreach. The diaconate was asked to nominate a search committee. This committee consists of six members: Cindy Sweeney (co-chair), Ruth Carney (co-chair), Noah Cichowlas (chaplain), Victoria Sorensen (recording secretary), […]
Singing in Solidarity with Our Immigrant Neighbors
Sunday, November. 11, 4:00-6:00pm Edwards Church’s Board of Wider Missions is a co-sponsor of this multi-faith, multi-cultural concert featuring groups from area churches and synagogues. The concert will be held at Greater Framingham Community Church (44 Franklin Street). There is no entry fee; come make a donation to the Neighbor’s Fund, which helps immigrant neighbors […]
The Steeple, November 2018
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
The Steeple, October 2018
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
Weekend of Spirit: “Inspiring Courage”
Friday and Saturday, October 19 and 20 Join us for our sixth annual Weekend of Spirit. Through shared meals, music, conversation, art projects and experiential workshops, we will delve into our theme: “Inspiring Courage.” We will hear from people who inspire us about what inspires them. We will reflect on the different meanings courage has […]
Who We Are and What We Value
Dear friends, Sunday, September 23 was a very full day! In worship, we rededicated our newly restored historic organ. Cheryl Elkins, our organist, played glorious prelude, postlude and offertory, choosing music that could not have been played on our organ a few months ago! Our young people joined us in a re-dedication litany, and the […]
Wednesday Bible Study Continuing Luke
Weds., Oct. 10 and 24, 4:30pm soup; 5:00pm study Last year, the Wednesday evening Bible Study group began an in-depth study of Luke’s gospel. We asked questions, pondered paradoxes and imagined how we would have responded if we had been there. This year, we continue our focus on Luke. Luke’s gospel brings special attention to […]
Soup-Making Party
Friday, Oct. 19 at 10 am It’s a wild, soup-making party—you don’t want to miss it! Join us in the Sue Dickerman Kitchen at 10 am on Friday, Oct. 19 to make two plant-based soups for Weekend of Spirit. Chop to your heart’s content! Enjoy lively conversation! Savor delicious smells! Contact Debbie to sign up.
One Cellist, One Planet…
Sunday, October 14 at 3:00pm in Edwards Hall A Benefit Recital by Cellist Judith Glixon One Cellist, One Planet… is one woman’s response to climate change and environmental destruction. This one hour concert will plunge you into the beginnings of life on Earth, carry you through centuries of progress, and drop you off in the […]