GREENFIELD — Unity in the Pioneer Valley (43 Silver St.) presents Dr. Jon Mundy, author of a new book, “Eternal Life and A Course in Miracles,” at its 10 a.m. service. All are invited. Dr. Mundy is an author, lecturer, the publisher of Miracles magazine and the executive director of All Faiths Seminary International in NYC. He is the author of 10 books. The service is followed by a workshop led by Dr. Munday that starts at 12:30 p.m. The workshop is $25 with advance reservation or $35 at the door, but no one is turned away who cannot pay. For more information or directions, call 413-774-5552 or email upv@verizon.net.
GREENFIELD — St. James Church on Federal Street will be hosting monthly indoor labyrinth walks in their Parish Hall. The monthly walks are available to the general public from 4 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday. The next walk is today.
Walking a labyrinth is an ancient practice found in countries around the world. No one is sure of its exact origins or uses, but the labyrinth is still found around the world and is used in a variety of ways to deepen lives and as a place of celebration and ritual.
Elise Schlaikjer, chair of the organizing committee, says, “It is a place to meditate and pray, a way to find peace and serenity and a way to address questions that are on your heart.”
For more information, call St. James at 413-773-3925 or Elise Schlaikjer at 773-1683
LEYDEN — “Following Jesus: A Study of First John,” with Perry Fuller, meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m., through Aug. 3, at Leyden United Methodist Church, 15 West Leyden Road. “The Bible book of First John shows us how to follow the Way, learn the Truth and experience the life of Christianity,” say the organizers. “We look forward to studying side by side with you!” For more information, call 413-773-3548.
ASHFIELD — Amherst College Psychology professor Catherine Sanderson will present a talk for the general public titled, “What makes people happy?” on Sunday, June 26. Sponsored by St. John’s Church, the talk will be held at the Community Hall on Main Street at 1 p.m. Prof. Sanderson will describe what psychology researchers have discovered about human happiness and will take questions from the audience. This event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be offered after the talk. Sanderson is the Manwell Family Professor of Life Sciences (Psychology) at Amherst College. Professor Sanderson was named one of the country’s top 300 professors by the Princeton Review in 2012.
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.
#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.
NORTHFIELD — Trinitarian Congregational Church will continue its third-Saturday “New Day” casual worship service on July 16, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Rev. Julie Olmsted, pastor, and her husband, Jeff Olmsted, will lead the service. Jeff Olmsted is choir director of Haydenville Congregational Church. He has been conducting chants from the Christian as well as other faiths for many years. The church is located at 147 Main St. For more information, call 413-498-2431 or email tccucc@verizon.net.
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