BERNARDSTON — Rev. Steve Wilson will hold a writing group at 4 p.m. today, followed by potluck supper at 5:30 p.m., at Bernardston Unitarian Church, 49 Church St. New writers welcome, all invited to potluck. www.bernardstonunitarian.org
SOUTH DEERFIELD — On Sunday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m., the South Deerfield Congregational Church will hold its final worship service celebrating the church’s life and ministry. This will be a gathering of the congregation and representatives of the Massachusetts Conference, UCC, the Franklin Association and neighbor churches and ministry partners. A reception in Rohrs Hall will follow. All are invited to attend this very meaningful service. The church is located at 71 North Main St.
CONWAY — All are welcome to enjoy Khaita — Tibetan Joyful Dancing, Tuesday evenings from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m., at 18 Schoolhouse Road in Conway. Free and fun! Please call or email first to confirm: 413-369-4473 or secretary@shangshung.org
ATHOL — The Athol and Orange clergy and Interfaith Neighbors Connecting will hold an event remembering the powerful life and value of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, Jan. 16 at the Athol Congregational Church, 1225 Chestnut St., near the uptown common.
“The Time is Always Right … to do what is right” is the theme for the event this year. We will learn about and remember the dedication of Dr. King to courageous, selfless service on behalf of the powerless. According to Rev. Beverly Prestwood-Taylor, “The day will include activities for the whole family. Presenters from the secular as well as religious organizations have prepared discussion topics, service opportunities and expressive music and art experiences. Participants may choose the workshops and opportunities for volunteer service that speak to them. The options include appropriate activities for school-age children as well as music and art for adults.”
The event will begin with breakfast at 9 a.m., and workshops from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. An inspiring community worship service will be held at 11:30. The event will be followed by a light lunch. Reservations and information are available by calling 978-249-6202 or atholuccoffice@gmail.com.
GREENFIELD — Saint James Episcopal Church will hold Winter Festival Sunday and Annual Meeting on Jan. 22. Winter Festival Sunday is a combined service at 10 a.m. (no Saturday 5:30 p.m. or Sunday 8 a.m.). Following the service there will be a meal sponsored by Barnabas Guild (please sign up outside the chapel), followed by the Annual Meeting. For more information, visit www.saintjamesgreenfield.org
NORTHAMPTON — The Shang Shung Institute of Tibetan Studies in Conway invites you to unplug with “Meditation Mondays.” Explore the ancient art of mindfulness and its benefit to our modern lives. 7 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Mondays starting in February. The event takes place at the Unitarian Society, Main Street, in Northampton. By donation. for more information, contact demystifysms@tsegyalgar.org or secretary@shangshung.org