GREENFIELD — Temple Israel will hold a special Social Justice Sabbath service in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., today at 10 a.m. at 27 Pierce St. Some of the special material will be from Torah and the Prophets, as well as songs and poems of the Civil Rights movement. The service will be led by Sher Sweet and Yosl Kurland. A vegetarian/dairy potluck lunch will be shared after the service. All are welcome.
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. Dr. 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.
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
NORTHFIELD — There will be an Anointing of the Sick on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the 4 p.m. Mass at St. Patrick’s Church, Main Street. Father Thomas Lisowski says, “This is a great opportunity for anyone suffering from physical, emotional or spiritual ailments to come and experience the faith, hope and love of our forgiving and redemptive God.” For more information or to participate, call 413-498-2728 or email stpats2@msn.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
BERNARDSTON — The Franklin Association, United Church of Christ (UCC), will hold an Ecclesiastical Council for Lee-Ellen Strawn, chaplain at Northfield Mt. Hermon School and member of the United Church of Bernardston. The council will be held at the United Church of Bernardston on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m.
Ecclesiastical Council is one of the final steps in a candidate’s journey to ordained ministry in the UCC. At this meeting, the candidate makes a presentation based on his or her ordination paper to members of the Franklin Association. On completion, the council votes whether or not to authorize ordination. The public is welcome to attend. A coffee hour will follow.
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
NORTHAMPTON — The Shang Shung Institute of Tibetan Studies, based in Conway, presents “Spring Yantra Yoga — Tibetan Yoga of Movement,” beginners series, on Monday nights, March 6 through April 10, in Northampton. $12 per session; $10 for seniors and students. For details, contacct: mkacurova@gmail.com or secretary@shangshung.org