BERNARDSTON — It is Arts and Activism Sunday at the 1739 Bernardston Unitarian Meetinghouse this Sunday, March 31. Dancer Cassie Brizzi will present a participatory movement event called “Ecstatic Dance.” “We use embodiment and movement as a way of self-exploration and to find greater connection with our community,” said Brizzi. Wear comfortable clothes to participate in the dance. All ages and abilities are welcome. Coffee at 11 a.m. and the dance workshop at 11:30 a.m. www.bernardstonunitarian.org.
GREENFIELD — Betsy Simmons will be addressing the topic, “Faith in Living and Dying,” at 10:30 a.m., at All Souls UU Church, Sunday, March 31. Music by Keith Rollinson and the All Souls Choir. The church is at 399 Main St.
VERNON, Vt. — Vernon Advent Christian Church will be showing the movie, “The Pilgrim’s Progress,” on Sunday, March 31, at 6 p.m. A love offering will be received. The church is at 4554 Fort Bridgman Road (Route 147, just over the Northfield line).
PETERSHAM — Poet and author Carol Mays will speak as part of the service at First Congregational Parish, Petersham, at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 31, in the Davis Center, in back of the church, at 3 West St.
CHARLEMONT — Come to a SING of hymns and folk tunes with composer and arranger Alice Parker and her students on Wednesday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m., at the Federated Church on Route 2 in the center of Charlemont.
Lenten discussion series continues Wednesday in Sunderland
SUNDERLAND — The 22nd annual Lenten Discussion Series, “Faith Will Light the Way,” will present the fourth of five sessions on Wednesday, April 3, at the First Congregational Church of Sunderland at 7 p.m. The Rev. Barbara Seamon will give a sermon titled, “God is able.” Refreshments will be served after the gathering. The church is at 91 South Main St.
GREENFIELD — On Saturday morning, April 6, all are welcome to come to Second Congregational Church on the Common in Greenfield from 10 a.m. to noon for a time of personal spiritual practices in preparation for Holy Week. Participants will share a simple lunch at the conclusion of the period of quiet. For questions, call Cindy Pomeroy at 413-774-3960 or Sue Weeks, 413-522-1115.
ORANGE — Enjoy The Green Sisters’ blend of harmonies of voice and acoustical instrumental music from the ’50s, barbershop, folk, Celtic and today’s originals: Saturday, April 6, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at The First Universalist Church of Orange, 31 North Main St. Coffeehouse-style evening with complimentary coffee. Suggested donation of $8 at door. Refreshments for sale.
Annual Lenten discussion series
concludes Tuesday, April 9 in Hatfield
HATFIELD — The 22nd annual Lenten Discussion Series, “Faith Will Light the Way,” will present its fifth and final session on Tuesday, April 9, at the Hatfield Congregational Church at 7 p.m. The Rev. Allen M. Comstock will give a sermon titled, “The People is the Prophet.” Refreshments will be served after the gathering. The church is at 41 Main St.