NORTHFIELD — Join us for an old-fashioned cabaret of songs and storytelling Saturday, March 19, at 7 p.m., at First Parish of Northfield. Musical numbers from the American songbook to folk to modern, along with storytelling will fill the sanctuary as homegrown talent takes the stage. Suggested donation is $10. Homemade refreshments and beverages will be available after the concert. Parking is free. The church is located on the corner of Main Street and Parker Avenue. Additional parking across Main Street, behind Town Hall. For more information: 978-660-5262.
NORTHFIELD — The Rev. Sarah Pirtle, director of Youth and Family Education at First Congregational Church of Ashfield, will give a talk titled “Pete Seeger and Soul Force,” Sunday, March 20, at 10 a.m., at First Parish Church in Northfield. A friend of the late folksinger, Rev. Pirtle will discuss how Seeger’s music connects people to a larger impulse of truth-telling and love for the earth. Her Sunday service will not only share songs that Seeger wrote, but also offer anecdotes of Seeger’s courage. First Parish Unitarian is located at the corner of Main Street and Parker Avenue in Northfield.
GREENFIELD — Unity in the Pioneer Valley, located at 43 Silver St., is hosting a workshop: “Finding Your Power: A Journey Around the Medicine Wheel, on Sunday, March 20, from noon to 2 p.m., in the Weight Watcher’s room. Led by Lois Bascom, this workshop uses the Native American Medicine Wheel imagery to explore the meaning of Personal Power. We will look at our own life in a circular perspective and see the wholeness in our life. There will be soft drumming and some singing as we journey around the wheel in our quest of defining personal power. A “love offering” is suggested. Drums and rattles welcome. To register, contact Lois at lola621@comcast.net. All are welcome. Appropriate for teenagers and adults.
SOUTH DEERFIELD — You’re invited to experience Jesus’ last night with His disciples, Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at Frontier Regional School, North Main Street. This is jointly sponsored by Valley Life Church and the Living Waters Assembly of God.
This supper was significant to Jesus. Throughout the night, He imparted the deepest feelings of His heart to the disciples. He cried out in passionate prayer. His words can speak to us still today.
Rev. David Levandusky, pastor of Living Waters Assembly of God and author of “The Last Ten Days of Jesus,” said he has always wanted to present the Last Supper so people could feel what the Lord Jesus and His followers went through on that night.
The four gospel accounts from that afternoon until Jesus’ arrest in Gethsemane have been blended together and will be acted out in period costumes by members of the Living Waters Assembly of God and Valley Life Church. Songs will be led by a joint worship team with a solo by Jesus, portrayed by Duken Brown.
The event is open to all and there is no charge.
For information, call 413-297-0433 or 413-773-9506.
GREENFIELD — A weekly Bible Study will meet on Mondays during Easter season at 6:30 p.m., in the Choir Room at Saint James Church, 8 Church St. We will be taking a prayerful and conversational look at the Gospel lesson assigned to the coming Sunday. If you wish, you can preview the lessons at Lectionary Page. The Mondays in Easter Season are March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9. For more information, visit www.saintjamesgreenfield.org.
GREENFIELD — “Monday Night Compline in Easter Season: A Nightcap for the Soul,” will take place on Mondays during Easter Season at 8 p.m., in Saint James Church, 8 Church St. Compline is descended from the night prayers said before bed at the end of the monastic round of daily prayer. It is a simple office including a confession of sins, one or more psalms, a short reading from scripture, versicles and responses, the Lord’s Prayer, silence, along with free intercessions and thanksgivings, and collects which ask for God’s protection during the night to come. The Mondays in Easter Season are March 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9. For more information, visit www.saintjamesgreenfield.org.
ATHOL — Athol Congregational Church, UCC, is offering a two-day workshop, Journey Home from War, April 5-6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for the community in supporting veterans. It is for pastors, civic groups or anyone interested in finding ways to reach out to veterans. Guest speaker Gabe Nutter will share his story and insights. Cost: $25 by mail: Send to 1225 Chestnut St., Athol, MA 01331 or register online for a small fee. The church is located at 1225 Chestnut St. For more information, go to www.careforthetroops-ma.org/workshops/ or call the church at 978-249-6202.