ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Main and South streets. 413-628-4402.
Saturday, Dec. 24: Family Christmas service at 4 p.m. Festal Eucharist at 10 p.m. Hymn singing from 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 1: Christmas Lessons and Carols service with Holy Communion, 10 a.m.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Main Street. 413-628-4470
Thursday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m.: How to make Stollen (for seniors in the community).
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m.: Christmas Caroling in the neighborhood and over the phone. Cocoa and snacks.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m.: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.: Christmas worship service followed by Potluck Christmas Brunch.
Sunday, Jan. 1 at 10 a.m.: New Year’s Worship Service.
ATHOL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, UCC, 1225 Chestnut St. 978-249-6202
Saturday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve: A Service of Carols, Candlelight and Music, telling the story of the birth of Jesus.
SOUTH ATHOL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 65 Morgan Ave. 508-517-3063
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 10 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols.
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 9 a.m.: Christmas Day Worship Service: A reflection in word and music on the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus from the perspective of his mother.
FIRST CHURCH UNITARIAN OF ATHOL, 478 Main St. 978-249-5951
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.: Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols, followed by a Christmas party, with the Minister’s tea, sweater competition and carol singing.
SAINT JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ATHOL, corner of School Street and Park Avenue. 978-249-9553.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m.: Festal Eucharist Service.
UNITED CHURCH OF BERNARDSTON, 58 Church St. 413-648-9306. ucbernardston@gmail.com
Saturday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve services: 6 p.m. — Family-style worship. 11 p.m. — Christmas Eve Communion Service.
Sunday, Dec. 25: Services on Christmas morning will be at 11 a.m., rather than the usual time Sunday morning.
BERNARDSTON UNITARIAN CHURCH, 49 Church St. 413-330-0807
Sunday, Dec. 11 at 11:30 a.m.: “A Christmas Story for Our Time,” presented by guest minister Rev. Jean Wahlstrom.
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 11:30 a.m.: “A 21st-century Hanukkah,” by Rev. Steven Wilson.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m.: Christmas Eve Candlelight Musical Celebration with singer/songwriter Jim Scott. Lift your spirit with holiday music, friendship and sweets.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF BUCKLAND, aka Mary Lyon Church, 17 Upper st. 413-625-9440. marylyonchurch.org
Saturday, Dec. 24, at 9 p.m.: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. A service of carols and lessons by candlelight.
No worship services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 25.
CHARLEMONT FEDERATED CHURCH, 175 Main St. 413-339-4294
Sunday, Dec. 18, at 9:30 a.m.: Annual Christmas Pageant. During our worship service we invite people of all ages to help act out the Christmas story. Please come at 9 a.m. to put on costumes. All are welcome. Our Charlemont Federated Band will also be playing.
Sunday, Dec. 18, at 4:30 p.m. Caroling for all ages. Meet at the church. Pizza and hot chocolate at the church will follow.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service with Lessons and Carols
Sunday, Dec. 25, at 9:30 a.m.: Christmas Morning Service.
Wednesday, Dec. 28, at 7 p.m. Holiday Sing with Alice Parker. Bring friends, family and, if you can, cookies!
COLRAIN BAPTIST CHURCH, Foundry Village Road. 413-624-9616
Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. “Christmas in Colrain” concert. Featuring local musicians and talents including pianist and accompanist Dennis Ainsworth, the Moldavian Choir of Greenfield, Kevin Hollister and family and others. Refreshments will follow. Donations accepted. For more information, call 413-624-8818.
Sunday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day Worship Service, 10 a.m.
2ND BAPTIST CHURCH, Ed Clark Road. 413-625-6169
Saturday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Carol Service on Christian Hill, 8 p.m. All are welcome.
UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CONWAY, 44 Whately Road. 978-544-2801.
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 9:30 a.m.: Youth Christmas Service.
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m.: Christmas Carolling. Meet at church at 4:30 p.m. Hot cocoa to follow.
Saturday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve: Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols, 7 p.m.
HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH, 15 Thayer St., South Deerfield
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 10:30 p.m.: The Shepherds’ Mass of Christmas Eve will be celebrated at 10:30 p.m. The celebration of Holy Mass follows.
Sunday, Dec. 25: Mass on Christmas Day will be celebrated at 9 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 26: The Mass on St. Stephen’s Day will be celebrated at 9 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 27: The Mass on St. John’s Day will be celebrated at 9 a.m. and will include the blessing and distribution of wine.
HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 29 Sugarloaf St., South Deerfield. 413-665-3254
Sunday, Dec. 18, 1 to 4 p.m.: “Surge of the Heart.” Jon Leonetti, a nationally recognized Catholic Speaker, radio host and best-selling author, will present an Advent reflection. Leonetti travels extensively helping Catholics understand the story of Jesus Christ and his Catholic Church. Confessions will follow the presentation. There will be refreshments and fellowship in the parish Pope John Paul II Center. Bring your family and friends.
Saturday, Dec. 24: Christmas Mass at 4 p.m. (No confessions Dec. 24)
Sunday, Dec. 25: Mass at Midnight, 12 a.m.
Christmas Mass, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Mass at 4 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 1: New Year’s Mass at 8 and 10:30 a.m.
THE FIRST CHURCH OF DEERFIELD, 71 Old Main St. 413-824-9416
Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m.: Community Service of Lessons and Carols with instrumental and choral music. Participants will include The Bement School, Deerfield Academy, Deerfield Elementary, Eaglebrook and the First Church of Deerfield choirs.
Saturday, Dec. 24: The First Church of Deerfield has two services: One is at 4:30 p.m. and then a 9 p.m. candlelight service. Both services have readings, music and carol singing.
VALLEY LIFE CHURCH, meeting at Frontier Regional School Auditorium, 113 North Main St. 413-297-0433
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m.: Christmas Program.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10:30 a.m.: Christmas morning worship.
EARTH SPIRIT COMMUNITY, www.earthspirit.com
Western Massachusetts Yule Celebration: Sunday, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) at the Florence Civic Center, 90 Park St., corner of North Main and Park streets. Join us as we gather together to wait through the longest night and welcome the light’s return. We come together to renew our connections and share the warmth of community. Please bring a pair of warm new socks or some travel-size toiletries as a donation for a local shelter. Donations for admission $7 to $10 on a sliding scale will be collected at the door. Families and children are welcome.
MEMORIAL CHAPEL at Northfield Mount Hermon, One Lamplighter Way. 413-498-3338.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m. A family-friendly Christmas Eve Service with Rev. Lee-Ellen Strawn (Ph.D.), chaplain.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Center Road, Gill. 413-768-9543
Saturday, Dec. 24: Gill Church Christmas Eve Service. We will be joined by the congregation from the Northfield Community Bible Church once again with their special brand of music, musicians and singing. Our service begins at 5:30 p.m.
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH, 331 Silver St. 413-774-6438
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m.: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 11 a.m. (only): Christmas Day Celebration
Sunday, Jan. 1 at 11 a.m. (only): New Year’s Day Celebration
ROBBINS MEMORIAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 55 Munson St.
Sunday, Dec. 18 at noon: Christmas Turkey Dinner. Van Sullivan will be the master chef. $12 suggested donation accepted at the door. Reservations needed by today, Dec. 10. Please call 413-774-2559 and leave name, number of persons attending and a call-back number in case of snow cancellation. All are welcome to attend our 10 a.m. worship service ahead of the meal.
Saturday, Dec. 24: There will be a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m., with special music.
Sunday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day worship service led by Deb Cory at 10 a.m., with special readings and Christmas carols.
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, 182 High St. 413-774-3311
Saturday, Dec. 24: Masses for the Christmas Eve Vigil will be at 4 and 9 p.m. Special music, performed by the sanctuary choir, will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 25: The Mass for Christmas Day will be at 9 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 31: The Mass for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, will be at 4 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 1: The Masses for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, will at at 8 and 10:30 a.m.
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 16 Court Square. 413-774-4355.
Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. Christmas Pageant with children and adults in costume, followed by Mac & Cheese Supper. All are welcome.
Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.: Blue Christmas: A community service for all who are struggling during this season, finding it difficult to feel joyful because of loss orother issues.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 5:30 p.m. Christmas eve Candlelight Service. Family-friendly worship. Celebrate this hold night in an historic sanctuary and sing cherished Christmas carols.
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.: Christmas Morning Service. Share the story of your family’s favorite carol. Lots of singing!
Saturday, Dec. 31 at 7 p.m.: Taize Service “Watch and Pray,” a community service of song, candlelight and prayer. Come to learn the simple chants at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 1 at 10 a.m. Celebrate the start of the New Year with worship as we usher in the beginning of our 200th year as Second Congregational Church.
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 23 Long Avenue. 413-773-5242.
Saturday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve service is at 7:30 p.m. Please join us for festive music, candle lighting and fellowship.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH, 133 Main St. 413-774-2884
Saturday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Masses at 5:30 p.m. and the Solemn Mass of Christmas at 9 p.m. The choir will present a program of Christmas music starting at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day Mass will be at 9 a.m. only.
Tuesday/Wednesday, Dec. 27-28: The Feast of the Holy Family. Masses are at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday and 8 and 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 31-Jan. 1: The Feast of Mary, Mother of God. The Vigil Mass will be at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. Mass on New Year’s Day will be at 9 a.m. only.
SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Federal and Church streets. 413-773-3925.
Sunday, Dec. 18 from 4 to 5 p.m.: Labyrinth Walk, in the Parish Hall, with candlelight and music.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m.: A Family Service with Pageant.
8:30 p.m., Carols
9 p.m.: Choral Holy Eucharist
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 9 a.m.: Holy Eucharist service.
Sunday, Jan. 1 at 10 a.m.: Lessons and Carols with Choral Holy Eucharist
GREENFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH, 138 Main St. 413-356-0150
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m.: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Sunday, Dec. 25: Bible Study at 9:30 a.m.
Morning worship at 10:30 a.m.
Evening Service at 6 p.m.
CHRIST CHURCH OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, The Grange, 401 Chapman St. 413-772-5860.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.: Christmas Day Service.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 43 Silver St. 413-774-3449
Saturday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service will begin at 4 p.m. There will be Scripture readings, prayers, carol singing and candlelight singing of “Silent Night.” Special early time!
ALL SOULS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, 399 Main St. 413-773-5018
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.: All are welcome for singing carols, candle lighting and seasonal story and message. Coffee and cookies after the service.
Sunday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day Community Brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome.
TEMPLE ISRAEL, 27 Pierce St.
Sunday, Dec. 18, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Preschool to Grade 6 children are invited to join the Temple Israel Hebrew School for preparations for the upcoming Hanukkah holiday. The activities will include baking, singing, art projects and learning the game of dreydl. No charge.
Tuesday, Dec. 27 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.: Families are invited to Temple Israel’s Hanukkah celebration. After games and singing, a supper featuring latkes (potato pancakes) will be served. The candle-lighting ceremony will be at about 5:15 p.m. No charge; donation welcome.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF GREENFIELD, 25 Church St. 413-772-6935.
Sunday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m.: Our Christmas Pageant and performance by our hand bell choir.
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.: Advent worship.
Saturday, Dec. 24: Two candlelight services, at 7 and 11 p.m.
7 p.m.: Family worship candlelight service, for all ages.
11 p.m.: Candlelight late-evening Service, includes music and quiet moments, meditation and Holy Communion.
Sunday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day Service at 9 a.m. (9 a.m. time only on Dec. 25). Joyous celebration of the Birth of Christ.
UNITY IN THE PIONEER VALLEY, meets in Fellowship Hall of First Congregational Church on Silver Street. 828-318-9008
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service, “Music and Meditation, 7 Aspects of Spirit.”
Saturday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m.: New Year’s Eve Service, “Burning Bowl — Letting go of the Old.”
Sunday, Jan. 1 at 10 a.m.: New Year’s Day Service, “A New Start.”
GREENFIELD ALLIANCE CHURCH, 385 Chapman St.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m.: Christmas Eve service.
MOORES CORNER CHURCH, Church Hill Road. 413-367-9361.
Sunday, Dec. 18: Christmas Dinner following the service.
Saturday, Dec. 24: Candlelight Service at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 25: We will be holding our Christmas Service at 11 a.m. We will be handing out fudge and other treats after the service.
NORTH LEVERETT BAPTIST CHURCH, 70 North Leverett Road. www.nlbcma.org
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 11 a.m.: Christmas Morning Service.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF MONTAGUE, 4 North St. 413-367-9467.
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.: Service will feature a music cantata by the choir, directed by Ann Cenzano.
Saturday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m.: A Christmas Eve service will be held and will conclude in candlelight with the singing of Silent Night.
Sunday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day. We will have a short, lighthearted service celebrating the birth of the Christ light into the world at 10 a.m.
ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH, 80 Main St. 413-498-2728..
Saturday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Mass at 4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day Mass at 9 a.m.
TRINITARIAN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 147 Main St. 413-498-5839
Saturday, Dec. 17, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Family Carol Sing. Choose your favorite carols; refreshments to follow.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: All are invited to hear the wonderful story of Christmas, sing sacred songs and rejuice in the beauty of the holiday.
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.: Christmas morning service. Join us for an intimate service celebrating the birth of the Baby Jesus.
Sunday, Jan. 1 at 10:30 a.m.: Service will be at United church of Bernardston.
CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ORANGE, 93 South Main St. 978-544-6895
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.: A service of music, lessons, carols and candle-lighting
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10:15 a.m.: A worship service including special music. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite gift for a blessing of the toys.
ORANGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 104 South Main St. 508-517-3063
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.: Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 11 a.m.: Christmas Day Worship: A reflection in word and music on the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus from the perspective of his mother.
BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 62 Cheney St. 978-544-3541
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.: Candlelight Christmas Eve Service.
Sunday, Dec. 25: No worship service
Sunday, Jan. 1: No worship service.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF SHELBURNE, on the Mohawk Trail, Common Road.
Friday, Dec. 23: Christmas Pageant at 7 p.m. Presentation of the Christmas Story by the youth of the church and the Christian Education Committee, followed by a Community Christmas Tree with a visit from Santa.
Saturday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7 p.m. A service of readings, music, candle lighting ending with a circle of lights and the singing of Silent Night.
Sunday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day Worship Service at 10 a.m.
TRINITY CHURCH, 17 Severance St. 413-625-2341
Saturday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m.: Celebrate the season at our Living Nativity. Bring the family to see the Christmas stable, complete with real animals. Snow date: Dec. 11
Saturday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m.: Community Caroling. Trinity Church will host the 4th annual Community Caroling on the Baptist Lot at Main and Water streets. Join us for an old-fashioned carol sing and bonfire. Blizzard date: Dec. 18
Saturday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve: Lessons, Carols and Candlelight, at 7 p.m. Holy Communion Service at 11 p.m.
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH, 34 Monroe Avenue. 413-625-6405.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m.: Children’s Mass at St. John the Baptist Mission Church in Colrain.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 8:45 p.m.: Carols at St. Joseph in Shelburne Falls, followed, at 9 p.m., by Nativity of the Lord Vigil Mass.
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 9 a.m.: Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass at St. Joseph in Shelburne Falls.
Saturday, Dec. 31, at 5:30 p.m.: Solemnity of Mary Vigil Mass at St. John the Baptist Mission Church in Colrain.
Sunday, Jan. 1 at 9 a.m.: Solemnity of Mary (New Year’s Day) Mass at St. Joseph in Shelburne Falls.
SHUTESBURY COMMUNITY CHURCH, 6 Town Common Road. 413-349-8444
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m.: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF SUNDERLAND, 91 South Main St. 413-665-7987
Sunday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m.: During worship service, the church school will present a Christmas pageant designed by the children and directed by Peg Davies. A visit from Santa and a potluck luncheon will follow.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.: Candle Light Christmas Eve Service. The Rev. Charles McEwan Bell Choir directed by Judy Rose will play. The Chancel Choir directed by Mr. Lemuel Gurtowski will sing special Christmas music.
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.: A service of story and hymns will be presented. All services are informal and family-oriented. All are welcome. The sanctuary is equipped with a chair lift.
OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA CHURCH, 84 K St. 413-863-4748
Tuesday, Dec. 20: The Blessing of the Christmas Trees will take place during the 5:30 p.m. Mass.
Saturday, Dec. 24: The vigil Mass of Christmas Eve will begin at 4 p.m., with the Blessing of the Manger and the Christmas hay to await the coming of the Christ Child. Carols will be sung in English, Polilsh and Latin.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m.: Spanish Mass for the Vigil of Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 24 at midnight: The Midnight Mass of the Shepherds. It will be introduced at 11:30 p.m., with a concert of carols in English, Polish and Latin.
Sunday, Dec. 25: The Mass of Christmas Day will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 31 and Sunday, Jan. 1 is the Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord and the Solemnity of Mary. Masses. Masses for the Holy day will be offered on Saturday at 4 p.m. and on Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m.
OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH, 90 Seventh St. 413-863-4678
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m.: Children’s Christmas Mass for the young and young at heart. Music by Senior and Contemporary Choirs. Children’s Christmas Pageant.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 10 p.m.: Christmas Mass of the Night. Christmas music with the Senior Choir begins at 9:40 p.m. A Christmas message for those longing for peace in a fragmented world.
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.: Christmas Mass of the Day of Christmas. Christmas music begins at 9:40 a.m. A Christmas message for those thirsting for justice.
ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH, 2 Prospect St.
Sunday, Dec. 18: St. Andrew’s Church in Turners Falls and St. James’ Church in Greenfield will combine their worship in one special service of celebration at 10 a.m. at St. James Church. During this last Sunday before Christmas, we will hear the story of Mary and Joseph and we will also celebrate the ministries of ordained women in the Episcopal Diocese of Western Mass. as we commemorate the shared 25th anniversaries of the ordinations of Rev. Canon Pam Mott and Rev. Jane Dunning.
During the service, we will also bless the “Welcome Baby” gifts in support of the Young Mothers Group at Montague Catholic Social Ministries. A reception follows.
Saturday, Dec. 24: St. Andrew’s will celebrate the Nativity of Jesus Christ in a service of the Holy Eucharist at 7 p.m. Please join us for candlelight and special and festive Christmas music, including both familiar carols and instrumental offerings by Jessica Corwin of Sunderland and Sheila Heffernon of Gill.
Sunday, Jan. 1: St. Andrew’s will usher in the New Year on the First Sunday after Christmas in a service of Lessons and Carols based on the service that originated at King’s College, Cambridge.
Friday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.: Feast of the Epiphany. The congregations of St. Andrew’s in Turners Falls and St. James in Greenfield will worship together at St. Andrew’s at 7 p.m.
VERNON ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 4554 Fort Bridgman Road (Route 143). 802-257-2341
Saturday, Dec. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.: The Vernon Advent Christian Church presents: “2016 Christmas School” for K through Grade 6. Come and join us as we learn about the true meaning of Christmas through Bible stories, songs, crafts and games. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome! Register in advance by calling the church office at 802-257-2341.
Saturday, Dec. 24, at 6 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service with candlelight and carols.
Sunday, Dec. 25 at 10:30 a.m.: Christmas Day worship service. All are invited.
TRINITARIAN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WARWICK, UCC, 32 Athol Road.
Saturday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. at Metcalf Chapel: Free Dana Vespers Concert. Dana Vespers is a program supported by a memorial fund set up in the name of the First Church and Parish Society of North Dana in memory of the town of Dana, now under the waters of the Quabbin Reservoir. This concert will feature holiday music by the Pioneer Valley Brass Quintet.
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m.: Community Caroling. We will gather at the Metcalf Chapel to decide which houses we will carol at and to prepare bags of cookies and sweets to drop off where we carol. If you wish to bring cookies to share, please have them at the Chapel by 4 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m.: Christmas Eve Family Service at the Metcalf Chapel with carols, choral anthems, readings and candle lighting.
11:30 p.m.: “Nightwatch.” This is a quiet service of reflection, songs and readings.
No Christmas Day services.
Sunday, Jan. 1: New Year’s Day Worship Service at 10:30 a.m.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WHATELY, UCC , 177 Chestnut Plain Road.
Sunday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m.: Caroling in the center of Whately.
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 to 3:30 p.m.: Living Nativity in the shed in back of the church. Cookies and hot chocolate to follow.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m.: Free-will ham supper and remembrances and Santa.
Saturday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m.: Candlelight service at the church.