BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Edwards Church of Northampton - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Edwards Church of Northampton X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Edwards Church of Northampton REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180118 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20180116T184842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T184842Z UID:3096-1516147200-1516233599@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Church Office Closed DESCRIPTION:The Church Office will be closed on Wednesday\, January 17\, 2018 due to snow. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/church-office-closed/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20171212T180143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171212T180215Z UID:3035-1514142000-1514145600@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight Service DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday\, December 24th for an uplifting celebration of Christmas in scripture\, music and prayer. A blend of our customary Sunday worship and a lessons and carols format\, the service culminates with a candlelit singing of “Silent Night” in a darkened sanctuary. \n \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/christmas-eve-candlelight-service-2/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T110000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20171208T140140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171208T140140Z UID:3024-1512900000-1512903600@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Festival of Lessons and Carols DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, December 10 at 10am for our annual Festival of Lessons and Carols service. Modeled after the traditional Lessons and Carols format at King’s College\, the worship service will include nine readings from the King James Bible\, plus carols sung by the congregation and anthems sung by the choir. Don’t miss this beautiful retelling of the birth of Jesus! \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/festival-lessons-carols-2/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/EdwardsChurchNorthamptonMA-203.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Edwards Church of Northampton":MAILTO:info@edwardschurchnorthampton.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20171207T212109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171207T212109Z UID:3017-1512831600-1512835200@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Christmas Caroling DESCRIPTION:Join us for Christmas caroling around downtown Northampton! We will be collecting donations for the interfaith cot shelter as part of the Singing for Shelter program. Meet at the back of the church. Dress warmly. Music will be provided. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/christmas-caroling/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ORGANIZER;CN="Edwards Church of Northampton":MAILTO:info@edwardschurchnorthampton.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171126T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171126T153000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20171115T144949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T151337Z UID:2914-1511704800-1511710200@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Bella Voce Holiday Concert DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again: time to ring in the holiday season with Bella Voce‘s annual Holiday Concert to be held on Sunday\, November 26th at 2:00 at Edwards Church. Please join sopranos Teri LaFleur and Lisa Woods\, accompanied by the wonderfully talented pianist Jerry Noble\, to celebrate the holiday season. The concert will include many favorites such as “O Holy Night” and “The Bells of Christmastide” to “A Swingin’ Christmas” and “Jolly Ol’ St Nick.” Tickets are $15 general admission\, $10 for seniors 60 and over\, and $5 for children 12 and under.\n\nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/bela-voce-holiday-concert/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171118T173000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20171026T144432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171026T151504Z UID:2844-1511020800-1511026200@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Valerie Tutson: Storyteller DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 18\, the Board of Faith Formation invites all to a storytelling event featuring Valerie Tutson in the sanctuary from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  This event\, titled “Celebrating All God’s Children” is appropriate for all ages and is open to the public.  Valerie is a very gifted and engaging storyteller who lives in Rhode Island and is a member of the United Church of Christ. \nLight refreshments will be served following her performance. \n  \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/valerie-tutson-storyteller/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171111T163000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20171026T142613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171026T142613Z UID:2840-1510390800-1510417800@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Rediscovering Jane Addams in a Time of Crisis DESCRIPTION:Registration information is available at https://www.facebook.com/Redis coveringJaneAddams/\nor https://www.eventbrite.com/e/r ediscovering-jane-addams-in-a- time-of-crisis-tickets-3774404 1444 \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/rediscovering-jane-addams-time-crisis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171008T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20171002T143331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T143331Z UID:2802-1507478400-1507482000@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Meditation Practice Group DESCRIPTION:You are invited to be part of a meditation group.  This fall we will meet once a month and share the experience of sitting together in mindful meditation.  This is a wonderful way to start a meditation practice or to deepen your existing practice\, and it provides the opportunity to connect with others in the group as we reflect on the experience of meditating and bringing mindfulness into our daily lives. \nSundays:   October 8\, November 12\, December 10 \n4:00-5:00 pm in the Edwards Room \nPlease arrive 10 minutes ahead of our start time. \nIf you plan to participate in any of the Sunday groups\, please let Deb Moore\, our Minister of Faith Formation\, know in advance. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/mindfulness-meditation-practice-group/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T100000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20160219T213614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170915T154024Z UID:286-1505640600-1505642400@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Old-Fashioned Hymn Sing DESCRIPTION:Join our Minister of Music\, David Kidwell\, at the sanctuary piano for an old-fashioned hymn sing. Call out your favorites! Third Sunday of each month. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/old-fashioned-hymn-sing/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/EdwardsChurchNorthamptonMA-271.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Edwards Church of Northampton":MAILTO:info@edwardschurchnorthampton.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170616T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170616T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20170517T152838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170604T165753Z UID:2500-1497641400-1497646800@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Music at the Crossroads - Music for Flute and Piano DESCRIPTION:The third concert in the inaugural Music at the Crossroads series will be held on Friday\, June 16th at 7:30pm in the sanctuary. Erin Dubois\, flute\, and Andrew D’Antonio\, piano\, will present a recital of contemporary chamber music by Arvo Pärt\, Olivier Messiaen\, John Ritchie\, and Viet Cuong. Dubois and D’Antonio began performing as a duo with a concert tour last year featuring new works for flute and piano\, including a performance at Edwards. Erin is a freelance flutist in the Boston area and teaches flute in Lowell\, MA and New Hampshire. Andrew is the organist at Faith United Church in Springfield\, and teaches piano at Bay Path University in Longmeadow and Community Music School of Springfield. The concert is free\, but donations will go to the Children’s Advocacy Center. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/music-crossroads-music-flute-piano/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Music ORGANIZER;CN="David Kidwell":MAILTO:dkidwell22@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170604T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170604T163000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20170517T155010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170517T155010Z UID:2502-1496588400-1496593800@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Music at the Crossroads - Divine Mother DESCRIPTION:The second concert in the inaugural Music at the Crossroads series will be on Sunday\, June 4 at 3:00pm in the sanctuary. The program\, entitled “Divine Mother: Poems\, Tales\, Songs\, Flute and Fiddle\,” will include poems and anecdotes of women mystics from the 10th C. BCE to modern times. Tell a friend\, bring a friend\, to hear the meditations of these wondrously wild and wise women of the ages. Performers will be Carla Bee (singer)\, Sarah Briggs (violin)\, Robert Jonas (Shakuhachi flute)\, and Dan Shanahan (poet and singer). The concert is free\, but donations will go to Safe Passage\, a local organization committed to ending domestic violence and oppression in women’s lives. \n“Wisdom is sweeter than honey\, brings me more joy than wine. I love her like a mother\, and she embraces me like a child. I will follow her footprints and she will not cast me away.” Makeda\, Queen of Sheba\, 10th C. BCE \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/music-crossroads-divine-mother/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Music ORGANIZER;CN="David Kidwell":MAILTO:dkidwell22@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170604T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170604T110000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20170601T132015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170601T132400Z UID:2616-1496570400-1496574000@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Pentecost Sunday DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, June 4\, as we celebrate Pentecost. Often called the birthday of the church\, Pentecost commemorates the arrival of the Holy Spirit in the early Christian community and celebrates its presence in our lives today. \nAll are invited to wear Red\, the color for this liturgical day. In addition to celebrating the Sacrament of Communion and as part of Faith Formation’s Milestone Ministry\, we will recognize and bless all of our graduates\, with a special sending forth of our high school graduates. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/pentecost-sunday/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170414T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20170328T150241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T152638Z UID:2322-1492196400-1492200000@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Service of Tennabrae DESCRIPTION:On Good Friday – April 14 at 7:00 p.m.\, we will have the Service of Tennabrae (or Shadows)\, in which we share in the persecution\, suffering and death of Jesus.  Candles are extinguished and the sanctuary darkens\, and we leave in silence at the end. \n  \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/service-of-tennabrae/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170413T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170413T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20170328T150107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T150107Z UID:2320-1492106400-1492113600@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Maundy Thursday Pot-luck Supper & Communion DESCRIPTION:On Maundy Thursday\, April 13\, at 6:00 p.m.\, we gather in Addis Hall for a pot-luck supper and communion.  Just as Jesus gathered with those who were closest to him and gave them the sacrament of communion through which to re-member him\, we gather to prepare to walk with him through the rest of Holy Week. \n  \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/maundy-thursday-pot-luck-supper-communion/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170411T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170411T173000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20170504T152437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T162211Z UID:2424-1491926400-1491931800@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Prayer Shawl Ministry DESCRIPTION:The Prayer Shawl group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in the Edwards Room to knit\, crochet or weave prayer shawls which are blessed by the congregation upon completion. All are welcome to attend — new and experienced knitters and crocheters alike! \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/prayer-shawl-ministry-2/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170409T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20170301T172841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170405T165407Z UID:2269-1491750000-1491750000@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Music at the Crossroads DESCRIPTION:Edwards Church sanctuary\nLisa Woods\, mezzo-soprano\nPatricia O’Connor\, soprano\nMichael Rheault\, piano\n  \nEdwards Church of Northampton presents the first concert in its new “Music at the Crossroads” series on Sunday\, April 9 at 3:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Mezzo-soprano Lisa Woods\, soprano Patricia O’Connor\, and pianist David Kidwell will present a diverse program of sacred music\, Spirituals\, and opera solos and duets. The concert is free\, but donations will go to the Cathedral in the Night ministry. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/music-at-the-crossroads/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Concert,Music ORGANIZER;CN="David Kidwell":MAILTO:dkidwell22@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170409T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170409T093000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20170328T145740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T145740Z UID:2317-1491726600-1491730200@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Annual Pancake Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Annual Pancake Breakfast – Sponsored by the Youth Group with support from interested adults \nApril 9th\, Palm Sunday \n8:30 – 9:30 a.m. in Addis Hall \nMenu includes:  Blueberry\, chocolate chip\, plain and gluten free pancakes\, meat and veggie sausages\, hard boiled eggs\, coffee\, tea and juice \n  \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/annual-pancake-breakfast/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170319T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170319T173000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20170309T174605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170309T174943Z UID:2284-1489939200-1489944600@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Christians at the Border: Immigration\, the Church\, & and the Bible DESCRIPTION:Christians at the Border: Immigration\, the Church\, & and the Bible by M. Daniel Carroll. In this second edition of his book\, Daniel states: “this book is a modest attempt to provide a solid foundation for a truly Christian perspective on immigration; a primer for a more biblically and theologically informed approach to the issue of immigration.” \nDates and times for this book discussion: \nSunday 3/19 (pages 1 – 74)  4-5:30 p.m. in the Edwards Room \nSunday 4/2   (pages 75-139)  4-5:30 p.m. in the Edwards Room \nPlease let Deb Moore know if you would like to join in some good discussion and fellowship around this book. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/book-discussion-christians-border-immigration-church-bible/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States CATEGORIES:Faith Formation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20170207T151809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170207T151809Z UID:2206-1487408400-1487419200@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Heartsaver AED CPR DESCRIPTION:American Heart Association\n\nHeartsaver AED CPR\n\nSaturday\, February 18th 9:00 am Edwards Room\n  \nAnyone can learn CPR – and everyone should! Sadly\, 70 percent of Americans may feel helpless to act during a cardiac emergency because they either do not know how to administer CPR or their training has significantly lapsed. This alarming statistic could hit close to home\, because home is exactly where 88 percent of cardiac arrests occur. Put very simply: The life you save with CPR is mostly likely to be someone you know and care about. \nThis lifesaving course will teach you the basic skills you will need in an emergency.  It is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training – perfect for parents\, grandparents\, and other lay rescuers –  just like YOU!  All ages from 10 to 100 are welcome to attend. \nWe cover CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use for adults and children\, CPR for infants\, as well as how to relieve choking in all ages.  We will go over different types of CPR barriers available for use outside of a clinical setting. \nDress comfortably as we do many sets of compressions on the floor (or on a table if needed). \nPreregistration is required – Kim Webb 413-539-2155 kimelawebb@hotmail.com \nClass is FREE. \nNo certification is provided – ask Kim for information if you need a certification card. \n  \nAll practice materials and handouts included*. \n  \n*Books and masks are available for purchase at cost. \n  \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/heartsaver-aed-cpr/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170131T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170131T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20170117T160400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T163749Z UID:1253-1485889200-1485889200@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:REFUGEE KIDS: One Small School Takes on the World DESCRIPTION:A screening of Refugee Kids: One Small School Takes on the World\, sponsored by the Pioneer Valley Interfaith Refugee Action Group will take place on January 31\, 2017 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This short documentary follows students at a New York City summer program for children seeking asylum from the world’s most volatile conflicts. Following the screening\, there will be a question and answer discussion time with Representative Aaron Vega from Holyoke who edited the documentary. \n  \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/refugee-kids/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Edwards Church of Northampton":MAILTO:info@edwardschurchnorthampton.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170129T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170129T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20170125T162152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T162342Z UID:2174-1485689400-1485694800@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting & Soup Luncheon DESCRIPTION:The 184th annual meeting of Edwards Church will take place in Addis Hall following worship Sunday\, January 29. A soup\, salad and dessert luncheon will be served. The agenda for the meeting will include: \n1. to receive the reports of boards and committees\, staff and auxiliary organizations;\n2. to approve a budget for 2016;\n3. to elect officers and new members of boards and committees;\n4. any other business that may properly come before the meeting. \n \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/annual-meeting-soup-luncheon/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170122T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170122T173000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20161206T171829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T171829Z UID:2000-1485100800-1485106200@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness in Relationship Series DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we explore our relational lives from the perspective of mindfulness.  We will consider what it would be like to see ourselves and others more deeply and to be able to bring increasing compassion to what we find.  In discussing the tender and powerful topic of relationships\, we will think together of family\, friends\, neighbors\, strangers\, and even those that (in our oh-so-human-way) we find challenging\, frustrating\, and hurtful. \nMindfulness offers us a path toward wholesome relationships.  It speaks to our “longing to find the holy in ourselves and others\,” as expressed in our vision statement. \nJanuary 22:  Bringing mindfulness into the relationship we have with ourselves \nFebruary 26:  Bringing mindfulness into our relationships with others \nMarch 26:  Bringing mindfulness into our relationship with the God \n  \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/mindfulness-relationship-series/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20161215T143938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161215T143938Z UID:2015-1482606000-1482609600@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Candlelight Service DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7:00 p.m. on December 24th for an uplifting celebration of Christmas in scripture\, music and prayer. A blend of our customary Sunday worship and a lessons and carols format\, the service culminates with a candlelit singing of “Silent Night” in a darkened sanctuary. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/christmas-eve-candlelight-service/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161221T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20161215T152714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161215T152714Z UID:2017-1482346800-1482350400@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Longest Night / Quiet Christmas DESCRIPTION:Many of us do not feel in sync with festive atmosphere around the holidays. At 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, December 21\, the winter solstice and longest night of the year\, we offer a service for those who are sad or just not caught up in the holiday atmosphere. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/longest-night-quiet-christmas/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20161117T180020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161117T180020Z UID:1931-1480780800-1480795200@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Advent Worship and Dinner DESCRIPTION:The Deacons are asking all to join us on SATURDAY\, December 3rd – Worship at 4 p.m. followed by our annual Advent Dinner in Addis Hall. Dinner will be catered by Frigo’s – we have an excellent menu planned with stuffed shells\, herb chicken\, mac and cheese\, and MORE!! The congregation is asked to bring a dessert or beverage to share if you like. Please join us for worship\, dinner and then tree decorating\, caroling and Christmas activities!! It will be a fun evening with good food and great people!  Hope to see you there! \n \n  \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/advent-worship-dinner/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161114T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20161109T154700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161109T161536Z UID:1922-1479151800-1479157200@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Layaali Arabic Music Concert DESCRIPTION:Layaali\, an Arabic music ensemble\, will be performing a special concert this coming Monday at 7:30 p.m. It will feature Syrian vocalist Fadi Jano\, Palestinian qanun player Tony Barhoum\, Syrian master oud player Kinan Idnawi\, Moroccan nay player Mohammed Mejaour\, and myself on percussion. While Layaali has performed with vocalist Fadi Jano before\, this will be the first time that Fadi will join us at a performance in the Valley. This concert is not to be missed. \nWhen: Monday\, November 14th at 7:30 pm\nWhere: Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA 01060\nTickets at the door: $15.00 \nYou can listen to a snippet of Layaali’s last performance with vocalist Fadi Jano on Layaali’s Facebook page. Listen and like the Layaali page here. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/1922/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161109T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20161103T140417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161103T140417Z UID:1911-1478714400-1478716200@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:POST-ELECTION PRAYER VIGIL DESCRIPTION:No matter who wins which contest\, our country will need a way to “increase the peace.”  We cannot yet tell what forms that will take or what might be required of us to help it happen\, but if the conduct of the election proves anything\, it may be that we need help to make positive change.  Therefore\, on Wednesday at 6:00 PM in our sanctuary\, we will hold a half hour Post-Election Prayer Vigil\, jointly planned by ministers of Edwards Church\, First Churches and The Unitarian Society of Northampton.  This will not be a celebration or a post-mortem\, but a time of reflection and\, we intend\, gathering hope. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/post-election-prayer-vigil/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Edwards Church of Northampton":MAILTO:info@edwardschurchnorthampton.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161101T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20160927T143106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161012T133220Z UID:1818-1478026800-1478032200@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:White Privilege: Let's Talk DESCRIPTION:An important\, timely and sure to be transformative discussion group around White Privilege: Let’s Talk will be held on the following Tuesday evenings from 7 – 8:30 in the Edwards Room:  October 11\, October 25\, November 1\, November 22 and December 13.  The curriculum is available for download here.  Please contact the church office if you would like us to print it out for you. \n(Note:  should participants decide to meet every Tuesday for five weeks\, we will make that adjustment). \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/white-privilege-lets-talk-2016-11-08/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161011T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20160927T143105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161012T133354Z UID:1815-1476212400-1476217800@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:White Privilege: Let's Talk DESCRIPTION:An important\, timely and sure to be transformative discussion group around White Privilege: Let’s Talk will be held on the following Tuesday evenings from 7 – 8:30 in the Edwards Room:  October 11\, October 25\, November 1\, November 22 and December 13.  The curriculum is available for download here.  Please contact the church office if you would like us to print it out for you. \n(Note:  should participants decide to meet every Tuesday for five weeks\, we will make that adjustment). \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/white-privilege-lets-talk/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192815 CREATED:20160909T172201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160909T172201Z UID:1780-1474570800-1474578000@edwardschurchnorthampton.org SUMMARY:Tracy Kidder Reading DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed author and Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Kidder will read from his new book\, A Truck Full of Money\, on Thursday\, September 22 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. This book about a software engineer navigating the current technology landscape has been hailed as an “exquisitely reported parable of the Internet age and the wild\, mad adventure that is start-up culture.” A book signing will follow the reading. This event is free and open to the public. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n Pinterest URL:https://edwardschurchnorthampton.org/event/tracy-kidder-reading/ LOCATION:Edwards Church of Northampton\, 297 Main St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR