GREENFIELD — Mindful walking helps to quiet our busy minds and restore a sense of peace. Come join us at the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m., in the parish hall to walk the canvas labyrinth. Soft music and candlelight enhance the peaceful setting. Old hands or new beginners … all are welcome. The church is at 8 Church St.
GREENFIELD — A hymn sing and gospel concert by 4D1G Gospel Ministries will take place at Faith Church in Greenfield on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. The 4D1G Gospel Quartet will be joined by the Valley Revival Choir and other performers for a time of celebration, worship and singing. The church is at 331 Silver St., in Greenfield.
GREENFIELD — Temple Israel’s Refugee Support Project is hosting a silent auction to benefit NuDay Syria, an organization providing relief to families in Syria. Join them on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m., to enjoy an elegant evening and bid on gift certificates, goods and services from local businesses. All inquiries: templesilentauction@gmail.com. 27 Pierce St., Greenfield.
GREENFIELD — All Souls UU Church, 399 Main St., welcomes Rabbi Andrea Cohen Kiener from Temple Israel to speak: Sunday, Oct. 28, at 10:30 a.m. Her topic is “Finding a New Story.” Music will be provided by Nina Gross and Keith Rollinson.
BERNARDSTON — At the Bernardston Meetinghouse on Sunday, Oct. 28: a public screening of a film on voter suppression, “Capturing the Flag: An unexpected story about American Democracy,” will be shown at 11:30 a.m. Coffee and refreshments at 11 a.m. The church is at 49 Church St. For more information: 413-330-0807.
SHELBURNE — The Rev. Lindsey Peterson will lead the Sunday worship service at First Congregational Church of Shelburne on Sunday, Oct. 28. Rev. Peterson is a singer/songwriter, host of None & Some Project, and works with the Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership. The service is at 10 a.m. and is followed by a coffee hour.
TURNERS FALLS — Hospice of Franklin County and Our Lady of Peace Church, 90 Seventh St., offer a Holiday Memorial Candle-making Workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Fr. Casey Hall. All are invited to decorate a candle in remembrance of a loved one. To sign up for this free workshop, contact Pamela Gobeille at 413-774-2400 by Monday, Nov. 9.
DEERFIELD — The First Church of Deerfield (the Brick Church), Main Street, Old Deerfield, will present “Autumn Music and Verse in a Sacred Space,” Sunday, Nov. 4, from 3 to 4 p.m. The program features choruses, instrumentalists and soloists from Deerfield Academy and the choir and Choral Scholars of the First Church of Deerfield, under the direction of Dr. Thomas Pousont. They will be performing works by Bach. All are welcome to enjoy music and readings by local author Don Junkins in a beautiful, historic building.
BERNARDSTON — As part of the national “Sounds of Remembrance” Centennial Commemoration, Steve and Joyana Damon will sound Taps on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at United Church of Bernardston (58 Church St.). Following that, the church bell will be rung as the congregation sings “Let There Be Peace of Earth.” All are welcome to come pray for peace.