GREENFIELD — A program of centering prayer/meditation, chanting, lectio divina/midrash and embodied prayer will be presented today from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Second Congregational Church, 16 Court Square. The “Interspiritual Practice Circle” includes chanting led by Joe Torrito with Charlene Golanka facilitating; 20 minutes of silent prayer, body prayer, a teaching on lectio divina and group sharing. All people and all spiritual practices are welcome. There is parking in the new municipal parking garage with an entrance on Olive Street.
ORANGE — The Central Congregational Church of Orange, 93 South Main St., invite all to a Soup and Song supper tonight at 5:30 p.m., with musical entertainment. The price is reasonable and reservations may be made at 978-544-6895.
NORTHFIELD — The Trinitarian Congregational Church, 147 Main St., will welcome the Rev. Robert Livingston to the pulpit Sunday, Feb. 23, at 10 a.m. He will be accompanied by his Golden Retriever, Daisy, who has been trained and certified as a “Service Dog for Ministry.” The sermon for this Transfiguration Sunday is “From the Mountain to the Valley.” The choir will provide music, and everyone is invited to visit with Bob and Daisy at the coffee hour.
NORTHFIELD — The service at First Parish of Northfield, Unitarian, this week will focus on the Rev. Jacob Trapp (1899-1992), Unitarian Universalist minister and poet. Church member Mary Mayshark-Stavely will lead the program. Religious education for young people will follow its normal schedule. All are welcome to the 10 am service in the historic sanctuary on the corner of Parker Avenue and Main Street.
LAKE PLEASANT — The National Spiritual Alliance (TNSA) is holding the workshop, “Path of the Soul and Reincarnation,” Sunday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Educational Fee: $25. Follow the cycle of life, death and rebirth as we plan our life on the other side, learn our lessons and balance Karma during our physical life, and find out what happens when we return to the other side after physical death. This workshop is being led by the Rev. Barbara M. Hardie, an award-winning author. The workshop will be held at 2 Montague Ave. in Lake Pleasant. Buy your ticket on Eventbrite: bit.ly/2P1hJax
BERNARDSTON — This coming Sunday, Feb. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., is the arts part of the “Arts & Activism” program at the Bernardston Unitarian Meetinghouse. Professional pastel artist and teacher Gregory Maichack will present a pastel art workshop for all levels of expertise. The workshop is almost full but a few spots remain. Call or text 413-330-0807 to register. This free workshop is made available through partial funding from the Bernardston Local Cultural Council and Massachusetts Cultural Council. All materials are provided and no previous experience is required.
GREENFIELD — February is often dedicated to love and that is the theme for this month’s labyrinth walk. As we walk, we will be sending love down into the earth beneath our feet as well into the world around us: 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, in the Parish Hall at the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew, on the corner of Federal and Church streets. Parking behind the Parish Hall.
GREENFIELD — Human beings in many cultures of the ancient past made regular burnt offerings to the gods or God. Though such rituals are a thing of the past, each of us makes an offering of our life every day, in what we do, and what we will leave behind us. This is the topic we will ponder in the All Souls Church Sunday service on Feb. 23, with All Souls lay reader Dan Tinen at the pulpit. Laura Josephs will provide music. Coffee hour follows the service. The church is on the corner of Main and Hope streets.
MONTAGUE CENTER — All are invited to join at the Montague Center First Congregational Church at 4 North St. for a church service at 7 p.m.
Orange: Ash Wednesday simple supper
ORANGE — The Central Congregational Church of Orange, 93 South Main St., invites all to join in a simple supper and worship service on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26. Soup and bread will be served at 6:30 p.m., with a service to follow at 7 p.m. If you would like to receive ashes but are unable to attend, please let Dr. Rev. Megan Leary know. Information may be obtained by calling 978-544-6895 or emailing orangecongregationalchurch@gmail.com.
GREENFIELD — Ash Wednesday: You are invited to begin an observance of a holy Lent with Ash Wednesday services at the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew on Feb. 26, at 9 a.m. in All Saints Chapel and 7 p.m. in the Winter Sanctuary (Parish Hall). Or receive “Ashes to Go,” a new approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m near the corner of Church and Federal streets in front of the church and downtown. The church is at 8 Church St. To learn more: saintsjamesandandrew.org
SHELBURNE FALLS — All are welcome to join on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. for the Ash Wednesday service at Trinity Church, 17 Severance St. Time to reflect on what you want to hold and let go of this Lent.
LAKE PLEASANT — The National Spiritual Alliance (TNSA) is holding a Psychic Fair on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our readers are at the top of their field and use a variety of divination modalities including Tarot cards, channeling, spirit painting and Psychometry. Reiki healing is also available by a Reiki Master and certified spiritual healer. A 20-minute reading or healing is $20. TNSA Thompson Memorial Temple is a Spiritualist church at 2 Montague Ave in Lake Pleasant. Lake Pleasant is a village in Montague. http://spiritualallianceusa.org
DEERFIELD — “The Brick Church” Music Series will present Katelyn Emerson, organist, in concert on Sunday, March 1, at 3 p.m., at The First Church of Deerfield, 71 Old Main St. A fundraiser for the church, the suggested donation is $10 to $20 at the door. A reception will follow at the E.H. Williams House at Deerfield Academy.
Ms. Emerson is hailed as one of the world’s most promising organists. She was the first prize winner of the 2016 American Guild of Organists’ Young Artists’ Competition in Houston, Texas, in organ performance. She will play music by Muffat, Brahms, Olssen and Buxtehude. For further information, contact Jean Pitman Turner at 413-774-2657.
WARWICK — Rev. Dr. Gordon Ellis will present “Lenten Journey to the Holy Lands” on Sunday, March 1, at 10 a.m. at the Trinitarian Congregational Church of Warwick’s Metcalf Chapel, 32 Athol Road.
CONWAY — The 23rd annual Lenten Discussion Series begins Wednesday, March 4, at 7 p.m. at the Conway Grammar School. The Rev. Mick Comstock’s sermon is titled, “Asking What God Thinks.” Refreshments will be served after each gathering by the host parish. In case of inclement weather, please contact your pastor for information about a possible cancellation.
GREENFIELD — Members of the Jewish Activists for Immigration Justice will be reporting on their recent experience witnessing, protesting and providing humanitarian aid to asylum-seekers who are being forced to wait for months in crowded and unsafe refugee camps on the Brownsville/Matamoros Border. Friday, March 6, 6 to 8 p.m., at Temple Israel, 27 Pierce St., Greenfield. Vegetarian potluck co-sponsored by Traprock Peace Center.
MONTAGUE CENTER — The 23rd annual Lenten Discussion Series continues Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m., at the Montague Center Congregational Church at 4 North St. The Rev. Dr. Candice Ashenden’s sermon is titled, “Micah Makes It Simple.” Refreshments will be served after each gathering by the host parish. In case of inclement weather, please contact your pastor for information about a possible cancellation.
WARWICK — Wednesday night at the Movies, March 11, will screen “The Soloist,” free, at 6:30 p.m. in the Metcalf Chapel, 32 Athol Road. This series offers powerful, hopeful and beautiful films that highlight the power of love and perseverance.
WARWICK — Discuss what our calling as a Christian means in terms of where our money is invested, what we could do with that money in our community, what we could be doing to reduce our impact on the climate, what we could do to promote and support resiliency in extreme weather conditions. 11:30 a.m. in the Trinitarian Congregational Church of Warwick’s Metcalf Chapel, 32 Athol Road. Continues on march 29.
WHATELY — The 23rd annual Lenten Discussion Series continues Wednesday, march 18, at 7 p.m., at the Whately Congregational Church, 177 Chestnut Plain Road. The Rev. Randy Calvo’s sermon is titled, “History as Prophet is a Son of a Gun.” Refreshments will be served after each gathering by the host parish. In case of inclement weather, please contact your pastor for information about a possible cancellation.
GREENFIELD — Living Waters Assembly of God will host a special performance, “My Hiding Place,” by City on a Hill Arts and Stagelife Theater, on Sunday, March 22 at 10 a.m. The Church is at 450 Davis St. The performance portrays recollections from Corrie ten Boom, and is billed as a story of love and forgiveness at any cost. Free admission; donations accepted. For more information: 413-773-9506 or email assemblyofGod01301@yahoo.com.
HATFIELD — The 23rd annual Lenten Discussion Series continues Wednesday, March 25, at 7 p.m., at the Hatfield Congregational Church, 41 Main St. The Rev. Sherril Willis’s sermon is titled, “Is Loyalty Underrated?” Refreshments will be served after each gathering by the host parish. In case of inclement weather, please contact your pastor for information about a possible cancellation.
March 25: Wednesday night at the movies
WARWICK — Wednesday night at the Movies, March 25, will screen “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter … and Spring,” free, at 6:30 p.m. in the Metcalf Chapel, 32 Athol Road. This series offers powerful, hopeful and beautiful films that highlight the power of love and perseverance.
SUNDERLAND — The 23rd annual Lenten Discussion Series concludes Wednesday, April 1, at 7 p.m., at the Sunderland Congregational Church, 91 South Main St. The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Crosson-Harrington’s sermon is titled, “Mary of Magdala: Prostitute, Priestess or Prophet.” Refreshments will be served after each gathering by the host parish. In case of inclement weather, please contact your pastor for information about a possible cancellation.
April 8: ‘Babbette’s Feast’ in the Metcalf chapel
WARWICK — Wednesday night at the Movies, April 8, will screen “Babbette’s Feast,” free, at 6:30 p.m. in the Metcalf Chapel, 32 Athol Road. This series offers powerful, hopeful and beautiful films that highlight the power of love and perseverance.
WARWICK — All are invited to view “The Time of the Sixth Sun,” described as an “inspiring and uplifting documentary about the shift in the global consciousness and the emerging movement to find a new way to walk more lightly on this earth,” Wednesday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m., in the Metcalf Chapel, 32 Athol Road.