GREENFIELD — Dr. C. Wayne Johnson is expected to visit the area for a weeklong series focusing on supporting pastors, churches and families. He will be at Agape Baptist Church (Moldovan) in Greenfield throughout the week of Oct. 23 and will also be visiting the Gill Church on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m., as part of the regular worship service. Dr. Johnson, missions pastor at his home church in Medora, Kan., is president of Missions Revival, involved in planting and supporting churches, training pastors and rallying churches worldwide. He has ministered around the U.S. and in several countries including Moldova, and is missions pastor at Christian Bible Church in Saipan. Dr. Johnson has a Doctorate of Ministry from Pensacola Theological Seminary.
Pastor Gary Bourbeau of Gill Church says, “We invite you to join us, knowing he will inspire, inform and challenge us with news of the ministries he is associated with, and how to support and strengthen our own home churches.”
Bourbeau can be reached at 413-768-9543 or gryngill@yahoo.com.
MONTAGUE CENTER — The First Congregational Church of Montague, 4 North St., is offering a free workshop, “Pilgrims on a Path: A Labyrinth Program,” led by Veriditas-trained Labyrinth Facilitator Deborah Yaffee today from 9:30 a.m. to noon. During the 2 ½ hours you will learn about a variety of labyrinths and the history of their use in Christian life. Our time together will offer opportunity for personal reflection while walking both the indoor and newly installed outdoor labyrinths. For more information, call Rev. Barbara Turner Delisle at 413-367-9467 or email Deborah Yahhee at labyrinthgal@gmail.com.
DEERFIELD — The Brick Church Music Series at The First Church of Deerfield, 71 Old Main St., will present Michael Hey in an organ concert on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. A Julliard School graduate, Hey’s organ recitals are described as “flashy” and “exciting.” Presently assistant organist of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC, Hey performs for thousands of people each year. He will be playing works by J.S. Bach, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Debussy and others, on the tracker organ built by Richards-Fowkes of Chattanooga, Tenn. This is a fundraiser for The First church of Deerfield and is co-sponsored by the American Guild of Organists/Springfield Chapter. Suggested donation: $10 at the door, with a reception following the concert. For more information, call Jean Pitman Turner, Artistic Director, at 413-774-2657.
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Saint Anne’s Sodality is sponsoring The Living Rosary, which will be prayed at Holy Family Church, 29 Sugarloaf St., on Monday, Oct. 17. Those wishing to participate are asked to arrive at the church at 6 p.m., to be ready to begin the rosary at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the celebration honoring our Blessed Mother.
NORTHFIELD — There will be an Anointing of the Sick on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the 4 p.m. Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, Main Street.
NORTHFIELD — The New Day Chanting Service, a service of prayers and chanting, will take place Saturday, Oct. 22, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., at Trinitarian Congregational Church, 147 Main St. Communion will be served. Children are welcome.
CHARLEMONT — Singer-songwriter Bryan Sirchio will perform a youth/music event at Charlemont Federated Church on Sunday, Oct. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. Sirchio is a UCC musician who reaches youth and adults with his energetic music about peace and justice in our world. He is also the founder of a school in Haiti and donations will be accepted to support education and food for this school. All young people and adults are welcome! Free pizza! The church is at 175 Main St.
BERNARDSTON — There will be a Water Issues Roundtable with water conservation guest speakers and artists Alice Thomas and Annette Mackin Wadleigh on Oct. 23 at 1 p.m., at the 1739 Bernardston Unitarian Meetinghouse, 49 Church St. An exhibition of art and the speakers are sponsored by Arts & Activism at Bernardston Unitarian Church. www.bernardstonunitarian.org.
GREENFIELD — Saint James Church, 8 Church St., will be open for an Election Day Vigil from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The space will be open for anyone who wants a moment of prayer, reflection or meditation. The church will also include prayers for the election in our worship services the weekend of Nov. 5/6. For more information, call 413-773-3925 or visit www.saintjamesgreenfield.org.
NORTHFIELD — The Trinitarian Congregational church presents Clergy Cabaret on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. Featuring the croonings and comedy of David Neil, Will Sencabaugh, Julie and Jeff Olmsted and Patter Field and Ted Thornton. Appetizers and beverage will be served. $12 per person in advance; $15 at the door. You may bring your own wine, if you wish. For reservations or more information, call the church office at 413-498-5839. Tickets will also be available from participating clergy.