BERNARDSTON — Rev. Steve Wilson, back visiting from his post in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., “will attempt to explain, honor, deconstruct and walk through the bible lickety split. If you are familiar with the concept of speed dating, this is a look at the highlights of what every UU should know about the bible.”
Sunday, July 15. Coffee starts at 11 a.m.; service at 11:30 a.m. Music by Lynne Walker. The 1739 Bernardston Unitarian Meeting house is at 49 Church St.
After the service, those that wish to join us can carpool to Shelburne Falls for a walk over the Bridge of Flowers, lunch and bowling candlepins in the historic bowling alleys overlooking the potholes.
HALIFAX, Vt. — The Rev. Sandra Whippie, guest minister, will lead the service at the Halifax Union Society this Sunday, July 15, starting at 6 p.m. Rev. Whippie is a retired educator and Minister Emerita of the Walpole, N.H., Unitarian Church.
The Halifax Union Society is non-denominational and meets in its historic building at 44 Stowe Mountain Road near the crossroads in Halifax Center. Worship services and programs have been offered since 1891. We collect nonperishable food items for the Deerfield Valley Food Pantry. All are invited to attend.
NORTHFIELD — The C.S. Lewis Study Center presents an author discussion centered on the 2017 publication, “Contemporary Perspectives on C.S. Lewis’ The Abolition of Man.” Dr. Gayne J. Anacker, co-editor, will be joined by contributing essayist, Dr. Scott B. Key, Sunday, July 15 at 3 p.m. at the corner of Moody and Main streets. Free. Donations accepted. For more information, email May Key at mkey@greenpasturesstudycenter.org.
Discuss G.B. Shaw’s ‘Saint Joan’ Tuesday
NORTHFIELD — George Bernard Shaw’s “Saint Joan” is the chosen play in a discussion Tuesday, July 10, led by English teacher David Dowdy at the C.S. Lewis Study Center on the corner of Moody and Main streets. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Suggested donation: $5. Please RSVP to Mary Key at mkey@greenpasturesstudycenter.org.
NORTHFIELD — Dr. Scott B. Key will lead thoughtful commentary on C.S. Lewis’ “Screwtape Letters,” Thursdays, July 19 and 26, at 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the C.S. Lewis Study Center on the corner of Moody and Main streets. Each session is self contained. Reading ahead is recommended. Suggested donation: $5. Please bring your own book.
MONTAGUE CENTER — Enjoy these free summer concerts on the lawn of First Congregational Church of Montague at 4 North St. All concerts start at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 18: Silvain Castellano Jazz Quartet
Wednesday, July 25: Dave Kaynor and Co. World-class fiddler.
Wednesday, Aug. 1: Steve Ciechomski and Tom Kostek, easy listening music.
Rain or shine (will move indoors to sanctuary if raining). Bring a lawn chair and your neighbors.
NEW SALEM — The Pioneer Valley Brass will perform a free public concert of traditional and modern music arranged for brass on Sunday, July 22, at 4 p.m., at the Swift River Valley Historical Society in new Salem. This program coincides with the anniversary of the birthday of Mary Clary, who lived for many years in the Whitaker-Clary House, which is part of the museum today. Birthday cake will be served after the concert. The program is sponsored by the First Universalist Parish of North Dana as the 783rd in a series of memorial concerts to further the memory of the parish, which was forced to leave North Dana for the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir 80 years ago.
GREENFIELD — On Sunday, July 22, at 10:30 a.m., come to All Souls UU Greenfield to create “Treasures of Life.” In community, we will create a mural collage, fold paper cranes and color nature pictures. Sally Stuffin will lead us in preparation for the Hiroshima to Nagasaki 4 Day Vigil, Aug. 6-9. Annie Hassett lead some singing. All welcome for hands-on fun.
GREENFIELD — The Greenfield branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints invites the public to an open house Tuesday, July 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at 92 Colrain Road. Come see our beautiful building and learn more about our Savior Jesus Christ. Also, learn about genealogy, family history, self-reliance and all the other church programs we have to offer to members and the community.
HALIFAX, Vt. — The Halifax Union Society continues its 2018 season this Sunday, July 14, at 6 p.m., in the church at 44 Stowe Mountain Road, at the crossroads in Halifax Center.
The Rev. Dr. Marcia Dorey is pastor and Merrillyn Courser plays request hymns on the Carpenter reed organ. Donations of nonperishable food items for the Deerfield Valley Food Pantry will be accepted. All are welcome to attend.
ORANGE — Do you ever feel as if life is just rushing on by? Do you need a minute to catch your breath and realign yourself? We can help! The sanctuary of the First Universalist Church of Orange, 31 North Main St., will be open every Sunday for silent meditation from 10 to 11 a.m.
GREENFIELD — All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church (corner of Main and Hope streets) will have four opportunities to gather for connection, worship and exploration over the summer months. Join them in the Parish Hall at All Souls UU at 10:30 a.m. on the following Sundays:
July 22: Summer Celebration, led by Jennifer Bennett.
Aug. 5: Moving on; Story telling, led by Kate Mason.
Aug. 19: Singing the Living Tradition, led by Dan Tinen.
NORTHFIELD — English teacher David Dowdy will present four plays on four Tuesdays in July at 7 p.m. at the C.S. Lewis Study Center, 199 Main St. In order: T.S. Eliot’s “Murder in the Cathedral; Robert Bolt’s “A Man for All Seasons,” George Bernard Shaw’s “Saint Joan” and Graham Greene’s “The Pottihc Shed.” Each session is self-contained. Reading ahead is recommended. Free; donations accepted. For more information, visit www.greenpasturesstudycenter.org or email May Key at mkey@greenpasturesstudycenter.org.
NORTHFIELD — What does it take to succeed as a Community of God? How do we live as whole human beings in a world that often disregards the dignity of “the other”? Rev. Julie Olmsted of the Trinitarian Congregational Church leads this journey, with the Book of James as guide. Wednesdays, July 18 and 25 at 10 a.m. in “the Upper Room” at Cameron’s, 105 Main St. Coffee and tea provided. Low-cost house-made pastries.