BERNARDSTON — Speaker Barry Deitz’s sermon will be on “Hope,” Easter Sunday, at the Bernardston Unitarian Meetinghouse, at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy coffee at 11 a.m. with Kathy Hale. Music by Lynne Walker.
GREENFIELD — Games, songs, food, discourse and the ultimate scavenger hunt are part of a celebration of rebirth and redemption in the on-going journey of freedom for all. Join us for a community meal led by Rabbi Andrea Cohen-Kiener of Temple Israel and the Passover Pick-up Band for a nontraditional, participatory Passover Seder on Monday, April 22, at 5 p.m., at Hawks & Reed, 289 Main St. Adults, $20; children, $15. From 5 to 6 p.m., appetizers and activities for children. From 6 to 7 p.m., storytelling, singing, open band jam and discussion. From 7 to 9 p.m., mealtime, merriment, scavenger hunt and dessert. The Passover meal is being prepared by Stone Soup Café, and wine by the bottle will be available for purchase. 413-774-0150.
GREENFIELD — The Franklin County Deanery will sponsor a Divine Mercy Celebration at Blessed Sacrament Church, 221 Federal St., on Sunday, April 28. The service will include Benediction, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Novena Prayer. Bishop Mitchell Rozanski will be the Celebrant and will preach. Confessions will be available from 1:45 to 3 p.m. The celebration will begin at 3 p.m.
ORANGE — The Rev. Keith Goheen will be returning to lead worship and to “report back” to his former congregation on Sunday, April 28, at the First Universalist Church, where he was ordained in 1999. Rev. Goheen serves as hospital chaplain at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del., and is board-certified by the Association of Professional Chaplains. He and his spouse, Margaret, live in Rehoboth Beach, Del. The theme of the morning’s service will be “Heaven’s Gate.” The church is at 31 North Main St., and the service begins at 10 a.m., followed by fellowship with coffee and light refreshments.
GOSHEN — The gospel quartet known as 4D1G Ministries will perform on Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m., at the Goshen Congregational Church, 45 Main St. Come sing your favorite hymns and enjoy music by the quartet and Dennis Ainsworth on piano. There will be refreshments following. Enjoy a hymn sing and some Southern Gospel Gaither music.
PETERSHAM — At 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, Petersham Unitarian will host an interactive “Teach-in” under a big blue tent. “An Earthday Perspective” will feature ritualist, Katjz Esser; local farmer Jess Cherry; Nipmuk Tribal member Fred Freeman; student, Anthony Brogno; and Larry Buell, professor and program moderator. Following a potluck lunch at noon in the Petersham Unitarian dining room, afternoon programs will start at 1 p.m. The events are free and sponsored by the Petersham Forest and Shade Tree Committee in conjunction with the First Congregational Parish Unitarian, Petersham. For further information, contact Genevieve Fraser at 978-544-1872.
ASHFIELD — The Hilltown Hub of Western Mass Medicare for All is sponsoring a free showing of the documentay film, “Fix-It: Healthcare at the Tipping Point,” on Tuesday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the United Congregational Church of Ashfield. Following the film, there will be a Q&A session with a panel of local physicians and a social worker to discuss questions related to the implementation of a single-payer healthcare financing system. The church is at 429 Main St. For questions, call Larry Cervelli at 413-296-0106.
GREENFIELD — All Souls UU Church will present the 17th annual Anti-Racism Film Festival on Sunday, May 5, beginning at 1:30 p.m., at 399 Main St. Facilitated discussions will follow each film. Free child care. Donations appreciated.
Schedule: 1:30 p.m. “Dawnland.” 3:45 p.m.: “Do You Wonder Who Fired the Gun?” 6:30 p.m.: Supper. A nourishing meal of local foods cooked by our chef from Stone Soup Café will be served. Vegan and gluten-free options. Sliding scale donation of $4 to $10. No one will be turned away. 7:30 p.m. “The Hate U Give.”
For more information, call All Souls at 413-773-5018, or Molly Chambers at 413-772-0003 or Ellen Blanchette at 413-773-8752.
CHARLEMONT — The Charlemont Federated Church will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, May 5. As per tradition, there will also be pies and great fellowship.