LAKE PLEASANT — The National Spiritual Alliance will present a Healing Expo today, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 2 Montague Avenue in the village of Lake Pleasant in Montague. The National Spiritual Alliance has been serving spiritual needs since 1913. Come check out local health alternatives, such as therapeutic services and natural products, and participate in a raffle of many products and services. Admission is free. For more information find the TNSA on Facebook and at www.spiritualallianceusa.org
ASHFIELD — The First Congregational Church of Ashfield is hosting its 12th annual Celebration of Marriage Equality in Massachusetts tonight, May 14, at 7 p.m. The event will include music, poetry and personal testimonials addressing the importance and legitimacy of gay marriage. Special guests are members of the LGBT Asylum Support Task Force. Open to everyone. Please bring finger-foods to share. Tea, coffee and cake will be provided. For more information, call 413-625-6967 or 628-4523.
GREENFIELD — Saint James Episcopal Church will celebrate Spring Festival Sunday on May 15 at 10 a.m., to celebrate Pentecost. The event will begin with a parade from the Town Common at 9:45 a.m. to the church. There will be a special worship service followed by fun, food and fellowship on the lawn of the church. There will be a free, delicious meal with chicken, hot dogs, salads, dessert and more. Morris Dancers will perform after the meal. All are invited. www.saintjamesgreenfield.org
GREENFIELD — St. James Episcopal Church will hold a Pentecost Birthday Party on May 15 from noon to 1 p.m. on the lawn. It will be a round robin of games, crafts and more. This special event is aimed at kids and families in the greater Greenfield area. All are invited. www.saintjamesgreenfield.org.
SUNDERLAND — Rev. Barbara K. Seamon, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Sunderland, will preach on the spiritual symbolism of birds in the Bible and then Tom Ricardi will present the work he does with his special birds from the Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary in Conway, Sunday, May 15, at 10 a.m. This will be a family-oriented service. The church is located at 91 South Main St. All are always welcome.
NORTHFIELD — Travel back in time with the Delmer Mulhan duet, during their “Victory Revival” concert presented at Northfield Baptist Church at 87 Main St., on Saturday, May 21 at 7 p.m. Appalachian-style gospel banjo and guitar music. Admission is free. For more information, call 413-498-2739.
CHARLEMONT — Charlemont Federated Church invites public input on the church’s long-range planning, according to Rev. Cara Hochhalter. “Under the facilitation of David Specht, the church will be embarking on a series of three conversations around who we have been, where we are not and how we want to move into the future. We know that many people in the surrounding communities have been involved in the church in a variety of ways. We welcome their input and invite them to attend any or all of the following opportunities for conversation.”
You may call the church office (413-339-4292) to sign up or ask questions.
#1: “Our Living History and Packing for the Journey,” Sunday, May 22, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with potluck lunch OR Monday, May 23, 6 to 8:30 p.m., with pizza.
GREENFIELD — All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church of Greenfield (399 Main St.) will hold its 14th annual Anti-Racism Film Festival on Sunday, May 22, from 1:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Parish Hall of the church on the corner of Hope and Main streets. Admission is free. Free child care. Four moving films are offered: “Hate Crimes in the Heartland” and “White like Me” — will be shown at 1:15 p.m., and one film “Latinos Beyond Reel” will be shown at 3:45 p.m. At 7 p.m., Powwow Highway will be shown. Discussion will follow the second, third and fourth films. At 6 p.m., a supper of local foods will be served; donations appreciated. For more information, call 413-773-5018 or 772-0003.
GREENFIELD — “Coffee, Tea and Mortality,” an open and lively conversation about life and death matters, will be offered on Tuesday, May 24 from 4 to 6 p.m., at Saint James Episcopal Church, 8 Church St. Sponsored by St. James Church and Hospice of Franklin County, the event is designed to take death out of hiding and talk about it openly, while enjoying delicious refreshments. All spiritual, religious and end-of-life beliefs will be honored. $5 cover fee, and registration is required. Register today by emailing stjamesgfield@gmail.com or by calling 413-773-3925.
GREENFIELD — First Church of Christ, Scientist will offer a free talk for the community, “The Healing Power of Stillness,” by Lari Snorek-Yates: Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. The talk will be held upstairs at 393 Main St., in the Greenfield Community Television building. The speaker will share inspiring ideas about how spiritual stillness can bring rest and healing to our everyday lives. Examples of how study of the Bible and the teachings of Christian Science have brought peace and healing to many lives will be given.
ATHOL — Pastor Beverly Prestwood-Taylor of the Athol Congregational church will lead a special ecumenical service of remembrance, with honor guard, at 11:15 a.m., near the “We Remember …” display on the Uptown Common. Following the service, there will be light refreshments at the church (1225 Chestnut St.).
ASHFIELD — St. Johns Episcopal Church will hold its annual Ann Browning Poetry Reading, featuring Daniela Gioseffi, Wednesday, June 1, at 7 p.m. in the church.
ASHFIELD — St. Johns Episcopal Church offers “Meal and a Movie Night,” Friday, June 10, at 6 p.m., at The Corner, opposite the church, at 469 Main St., with a film featuring Dame Maggie Smith. Food provided.
ASHFIELD — Amherst College Psychology professor Catherine Sanderson will give a presentation, “What makes people happy?” on Sunday, June 26, at The Corner, the parish house at 469 Main St.
CHARLEMONT — Charlemont Federated Church invites public input on the church’s long-range planning, according to Rev. Cara Hochhalter. “Under the facilitation of David Specht, the church will be embarking on a series of three conversations around who we have been, where we are not and how we want to move into the future. We know that many people in the surrounding communities have been involved in the church in a variety of ways. We welcome their input and invite them to attend any or all of the following opportunities for conversation.”
You may call the church office (413-339-4292) to sign up or ask questions.
#2: “Mapping the Present Moment and Trends that may shape our future,” Sunday, June 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., OR Monday, June 27, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
CHARLEMONT — Charlemont Federated Church invites public input on the church’s long-range planning, according to Rev. Cara Hochhalter. “Under the facilitation of David Specht, the church will be embarking on a series of three conversations around who we have been, where we are not and how we want to move into the future. We know that many people in the surrounding communities have been involved in the church in a variety of ways. We welcome their input and invite them to attend any or all of the following opportunities for conversation.”
You may call the church office (413-339-4292) to sign up or ask questions.
#3: “Excursions into our Future,” Sunday, July 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., OR Monday, July 25, 6 to 8:30 p.m.