Edwards Church of Northampton

All Church Retreat
2026-03-14 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MA
There is important transition work to be done together. Several items were raised last fall for which it was determined that we needed a longer session so we could give each topic more concentrated time. Breakfast will be served at 8 AM with the program starting at 8:30. We will spend time in devotion as well as discussion.
The topics include:

Getting to know our personalities and how we best work together
Review our governing structure – what’s getting done and what’s not
How are we living out our Vision Statement?
How are we teaching/forming faith for all ages and abilities?
Discussion around the church name.

Please register so we can have an appropriate amount of food and resources. Also, please complete the personality questionnaire that will be sent directly to all who register. No one sees your responses just your score. Completion of the questionnaire is foundational to the discussion on how we work together.

This looks to be a productive and fun event. Register here: https://edwardschurch.breezechms.com/form/330a84
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Understanding The Impact of Antisemitism and The Role of Allies, an Interfaith Gathering
2026-03-15 11:30 - 14:30
Join us for an interfaith potluck and interactive workshop to deepen our understanding of antisemitism. We will explore how it is being used politically and its harmful impact on everyone, Jewish or not. Together we will hear personal experiences of antisemitism and allyship, and delve into the role of allies in this historical moment.

Register here in advance: https://edwardschurch.breezechms.com/form/2b0c27

About the facilitators:
Rachel Hannah and Amy Leos-Urbel have led groups at Congregation B’nai Israel and other settings around the Valley about antisemitism, racism, classism, sexism and other forms of oppression. Rachel is a former synagogue co-president and Amy is former co-chair of the Tikkun Olam (social justice) committee. Amy is co-author, with Cherie R. Brown, of the booklet “Antisemitism: Why is it Everyone’s Concern?” published in 2018.
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Tuesday Tea
2026-03-24 15:00 - 16:00
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Palm Sunday Service
2026-03-29 09:40 - 11:00
We will gather in Pulaski Park with the congregations from First Churches and St. John’s Episcopal at 9:40 AM. Following the brief service there, we will process while waving our palms to the church. If you do not make it to the park, don’t worry, you can join us when we get to the church. We will enter through the front door, go down the ramp and exit into the courtyard. We will go through the court yard and Button street to State Street and back to the front of the church. A prayer will happen on our front steps and then we will enter the sanctuary singing. There will be ramps the entire way so chairs can join us.
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Maundy Thursday Service
2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:00
We will observe Maundy Thursday on April 2nd with a simple supper and service of Tenebrae. For this service, we will need 3 people who are willing to make/bring a soup (one being vegan) and 3 people who are willing to make/bring a type of bread (one being gluten free). Also, we will need 12 readers. The readings will be done sitting around the table so no need to be able to move around or do steps. A sign-up sheet will become available by the middle of March but if you know you want to sign up now, feel free to contact the church office.
Lastly, it would be nice to have a variety of house plants in the space with us. This can be tricky as many are very careful about not exposing their house plants to others in case of disease or bugs so feel no pressure. If you would be willing to loan some plants for the service, please let Rev. Geary know.
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Easter Sunday Service
2026-04-05 10:00 - 23:00
Details TBD
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Reimagining Democracy - An Open Conversation
2026-04-11 13:00 - 15:00
When: Saturday, April 11 from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Where: Edwards Church, 297 Main St, Northampton
Register here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/massachusetts-democracy-2026-forum-a-blueprint-for-reform?source=direct_link&

The Coalition for Healthy Democracy and the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence (USNF) will host a public forum at Edwards Church called “Reimagining Democracy – An Open Conversation,” will feature a panel of thought leaders and activists to reflect on the suite of proposed pro-democracy ballot initiatives in Massachusetts and how these would empower the people of the Commonwealth.
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Singing Resistance Song Fundraiser and Action Plans Against ICE
2026-04-12 17:00 - 19:30
When: Sunday, April 12 from 5:00 PM-7:30 PM
Where: Edwards Church, 297 Main St, Northampton
Edwards Church will hold a song fundraiser with Singing Resistance Western Mass to benefit the Pioneer Valley Workers Center. There will be an hour and a half of singing and forty-five minutes of action planning to inform attendees about the immigrant solidarity work they can engage with locally.
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Boston Harmony Concert
2026-05-03 14:00 - 18:00

Pioneer Valley Cappella
2026-05-09 19:30 - 21:00
Event details coming soon!
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Tiny Glass Tavern Concert
2026-05-15 19:00 - 21:00
Event details to come!
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Music at the Crossroads: South River Singers
2026-05-19 19:00 - 21:00
An eclectic mix of world choral music spanning many continents and centuries directed by Sophie Michaux and Adam Simon.
Suggested Donation: $10 – $30
100% of donations benefit Northampton Music Center. Edwards Church produces and fully funds the Music at the Crossroads series to benefit local non-profit organizations. The South River Singers is supported by the Massachusetts, Ashfield and Conway Cultural Councils.
Watch LIVE at event time here.
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Music at the Crossroads: Valley Jazz Voices
2026-06-05 19:00 - 21:00
Directed by Jeff Olmsted, VJV performs a rich and diverse repertoire in four part harmony, drawing from swing, bebop, cool, Brazilian and pop-inspired jazz arrangements. Based in Northampton, Valley Jazz Voices is the longest-running community jazz vocal ensemble in Western Mass.
Donation: $10 – $30
100% of donations benefit Tapestry Health, a local, community-based health organization providing sexual and reproductive healthcare, harm reduction services, WIC food and nutrition support, telehealth, and mobile health services. Edwards Church produces and fully funds the Music at the Crossroads series to benefit local non-profit organizations.

Sharing the Joy of Vocal Jazz
Valley Jazz Voices (VJV) brings together singers and audiences who are passionate about jazz vocal music.
Directed by Jeff Olmsted, VJV performs a rich and diverse repertoire in four part harmony, drawing from swing, bebop, cool, Brazilian and pop-inspired jazz arrangements. Based in Northampton, Massachusetts, Valley Jazz Voices is the longest-running community jazz vocal ensemble in Western Mass, starting in 2014.

Valley Jazz Voices welcomes singers of all genders, ages and abilities, including seasoned professionals, aspiring students and dedicated amateurs.
The ensemble typically performs three times per season accompanied by a professional jazz trio at Western Mass. jazz venues, First Night Northampton and senior residences. The group of 25 to 30 singers of all genders hail from up and down Western Massachusetts – and even from Connecticut.
Valley Jazz Voices has generated great enthusiasm from audiences and the jazz community, as it fills an important need for jazz singers and audiences in the Western Mass. region.
https://www.valleyjazzvoices.org/about

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