NORTHFIELD — Travel back in time with the Delmer Mulhan duo, 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.
BERNARDSTON — “Visions of Peace,” a multimedia art exhibition (25 artists) and performance of “Fire Pond,” Douglas Reid and Eveline Macdougall, will take place Sunday, May 22, at Bernardston Unitarian Meetinghouse. There will be an Interfaith Service with Rev. Steve Wilson and members of the Interfaith Council Sue Bowman and Storm, at 11:30 a.m. At 12:30 p.m., there will be a Greet the Artists Reception with refreshments and, at 1 p.m., the musical performance “Fire Pond.” This event is a collaboration of Deerfield Valley Art Association, Bernardston Unitarian Arts & Activism, Pioneer Valley Institute and the Interfaith Council of Franklin County.
GREENFIELD — On Sunday, May 22, from 4 to 5 p.m., St. James Church on Federal Street in Greenfield will be hosting the first of monthly indoor labyrinth walks in their Parish Hall. Elise Schlaikjer, chair of the organizing committee, says, “The labyrinth is a practice of walking meditation that can help us to hear and renew our spirit.” The monthly walks are available to the general public from 4 to 5 p.m., every fourth Sunday.
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.
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 — “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.