SHELBURNE FALLS — Gratitude abounds! West County Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service is set for Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. (pick-up choir practice at 6 p.m.) at Trinity Church, 17 Severance St. For more information, call 413-625-2341.
BERNARDSTON — The North County churches will participate in their annual ecumenical service Sunday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m., held this year at the United Church of Bernardston, 58 Church St. A combined choir will rehearse at 1 p.m. Refreshments follow.
GREENFIELD — This Sunday, Nov. 18, at 10:30 a.m., at All Souls UU Church, the Rev. Calvin O. Dame will be speaking on the topic, “Start by being Thankful.” He says, “Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, bar non. And, as if good eating, family and friends were not enough, it is also a shaper of our nation and the baseline of a spiritual life.”
Music will be provided by Dr. Kit Johnson, a choral conductor and pianist. Please join us Sunday at 399 Main St. at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome.
GREENFIELD — Temple Israel is hosting a workshop on observing the holiday of Hanukkah on Sunday, Nov. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will learn rituals, songs and enjoy homemade latkes together. $15 per person. Registration required to ensure plentiful latkes. Visit templeisraelgreenfield.org for more information or call 413-773-5884 to register.
BERNARDSTON — On Sunday, Nov. 25, the Arts & Activism program of Bernardston Unitarian Meetinghouse, 49 Church St., will present two award-winning films: “This is Home: A Refugee Story” screening at 11 a.m., and “Which Way Home,” screening at 1 p.m. Free will donations. Details at bernardstonunitarian.org.
GREENFIELD — There will be a Christmas Carol Sing & Concert at the Greenfield High School on Saturday, December 1st at 6 p.m. The 4D1G Gospel Quartet, Valley Revival Choir, Dennis Ainsworth and others will be participating. For more information visit 4D1G.org.
SHELBURNE FALLS — Taise Advent Service: A time for quiet and songs of comfort and strength to increase light and love in our lives and in the world in this time of waiting. All are welcome, come as you are: Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Church, 17 Severance St.