REGION — A quilt and bee basket raffle organized by Second Congregational Church in Greenfield will benefit the families of our local Afghan refugees. Tickets are available at The Textile Co., Power Square, Greenfield; the store is open Tuesdays through Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ticket prices are $2 each or three for $5, or six for $10 or 12 for $20.
Tickets can also be purchased from Lloyd or Dottie Parrill, 413-498-5505, who will provide free delivery of a purchase of 12 or more tickets.
Drawing will be Saturday, March 19, at noon.
HATFIELD — On March 9, Rev. Sherril Willis, Bridge Pastor of the Conway Congregational Church, UCC, will present “Help, My Anchor Is Too Small!” at the Hatfield Congregational Church at 7 p.m. This is the second in the series of Lenten discussions titled “Anchors in the Storm: Getting Through Difficult Times.”
SHELBURNE — The First Congregational Church of Shelburne invites all to in-person services on Sunday, March 6, at 11 a.m. (new time). Join Interim minister Mick Comstock as he relates his thoughts of the day’s readings. Welcome our new pianist Laura Sierserma, who will provide music during the service. We follow the latest mask and social distancing mandates.
For more information visit www.shelburnechurch.org or contact church clerk, Diantha Wholey, at 413-625-6592 for additional access assistance or 413-400-3055 for additional church information.
“Love Wins” is the sermon title for All Souls Church of Greenfield and First Parish Church of Northfield, Sunday, March 6, at 10:30 a.m. The speaker is Harold Payne with host Rob Peck. “This service is a mix of music and message, balancing moving lyrics with concrete steps to help individuals and groups to tone down rhetoric and turn up civility.” Payne is a multi-platinum songwriter and TEDx speaker. Email administrator@uugreenfield.org for information.
CONWAY — The United Congregational Church of Conway reports: “The building continues to move forward with lots of activity onsite, the search for a pastor continues as well. To accommodate changes in our worship, we will be moving our service from 10 a.m. to 9 a.m., starting on March 6. We will continue to meet via Zoom with the hope of moving back soon to the grammar school until the church building is complete.”
GREENFIELD — Join in at First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St., for 10 a.m. worship service, Sunday, March 6. This is the first Sunday of Lent and their service will focus on the temptations experienced by Jesus.
SUNDERLAND — Worship on the first Sunday of Lent will begin at 11 a.m., both in person and online, remembering that worshippers are still wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. If you prefer to join online, please email randyc1897@gmail.com for the login.
Online Bible study will take place on Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Please send an email to the above address for the login.
The church is also participating in the Wednesday evening Lenten Discussion Series hosted by several local congregations. This week’s meeting will be hosted by the Hatfield Congregational Church at 7 p.m. This is in person and online, and again, if you would like the login please email the above address.
Lenten Meditation Walk
GREENFIELD — You are invited to the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew, located at 8 Church St., for a special Lenten Meditation Walk. The walk consists of a set of 10 pieces of contemporary iconography, mounted on the walls of the sanctuary, that prompt viewers to reflect on our corporate brokenness as a society and as the church, particularly with regard to systemic racism and the climate crisis.
The church is open daily for folks to stop by and take an intentional meditative walk around our church sanctuary. We hope the walk will inspire prayer and reflection, much like the Stations of the Cross have done.
Learn more: saintsjamesandandrew.org
PETERSHAM — Petersham Congregational Church will be starting a discussion group as part of new adult Christian education programming, starting with a series on “What’s the Difference? Christian Church Edition” to discuss how churches are different from one another and why. Join the discussion on March 9 and 30, then following on the second and fourth Wednesdays on the month, at 6:30 p.m. Participate in-person, masks required, or remotely via Zoom and Facebook Live. Links and more information are available on our Facebook page.
NORTHFIELD — St. Patrick’s Church will offer a corned beef grab ‘n’ go dinner on Saturday, March 12. Pick up from 3 to 5 p.m. $12. Corned beef, cabbage, vegetables, rolls and dessert. Reservations deadline: Tuesday, March 8. Call Phyllis at 413-648-5313. The church is at 80 Main St.
March 19: Petersham Corned Beef Dinner
PETERSHAM — Petersham Congregational Church will be holding its annual Corned Beef Dinner on March 19. All dinners are takeout only, will cost $15, and include corned beef, cabbage, potato, carrots, turnips and a dessert. Pickup time starts at 5:30 p.m. at 21 North Main St. No early arrivals, please. Call Janice at 978-724-3362 to place orders.