LAKE PLEASANT — The National Spiritual Alliance (TNSA) is holding a workshop on Saturday, July 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn of great mediums past and present, including William Aber, Clifford Bias, Leslie Flint and Hoyt Robinette. Included in the workshop: a recording of a 500-year-old Persian as an independent voice through the mediumship of Leslie Flint. Presented by Piet and Paige Nickle. Tickets: $20. Register for the workshop at https://tnsagreatmediums.eventbrite.com
TNSA is a Spiritualist church located at 2 Montague Ave. in Lake Pleasant.
BERNARDSTON — This Sunday, July 10, Bernardston Unitarians offer a Summer Sunday program and discussion on the “Challenges of Aging,” led by Ginger Carson. We all have stories that fit that title. Carson will talk about some lessons she has learned through many decades of living. Come with your stories to share as well. Coffee starts at 11 a.m. and the program begins at 11:30.
All are welcome to the 1739 Meetinghouse at 49 Church St. Bernardston. www.bernardstonunitarian.org
WARWICK — Come to an Ice Cream Social on the Warwick Town Common on July 10 from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring Snow’s ice cream with homemade toppings. Proceeds benefit the programs of the Trinitarian Congregational Church of Warwick. Come enjoy this New England tradition.
GREENFIELD — Come hear a reflection on the words of the apostle Paul describing redemption. Join us at First United Methodist Church, 10 a.m., Sunday, July 10. All welcome. We are located at 25 Church St. at the corner of Franklin and Church streets.
ASHFIELD — On Monday, July 11, and every 11th day of every month, All Souls UU Church will ring the steeple bell at 11 a.m. in concern for the environment. For 11 minutes we chime in to consider our part in changing direction from environmental disaster.
GREENFIELD — Enjoy The Singing Lesters in concert, Monday night, July 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Living Waters Assembly of God, 450 Davis St., Greenfield. The Lesters are nationally known and into their fourth generation of family gospel concert music all across the country. The concert is free for all who attend.
The Interfaith Council of Franklin County has a summer retreat planned from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 22, at the Peace Pagoda, Cave Hill Road, Leverett. For details: Hetty Startup, hms1815@gmail.com
GREENFIELD — “Called Out of Darkness Presents: the Marvelous Light Revival Tent Meeting.” Experience powerful nights of healing July 22 and 23, Friday night and Saturday night at 6:30 p.m. each night at Living Waters Assembly of God’s spacious outdoor property at 450 Davis St. in Greenfield. Bring a chair if you’d like to for the event. It is free for the public to attend.
MONTAGUE CENTER — Sunday service is at 10 a.m., with Pastor James Koyama. Ann Cenzano is organist and choir director. Leslie Brown is deacon for the month of July.
Our soup luncheon program is on vacation till July 26. Every Wednesday for the month of July there is a concert at 6 p.m., held rain or shine. Bring a chair or blanket. This Wednesday, Ken Lively will perform a variety of popular songs.
LEYDEN — Sunday service at Leyden United Methodist Church is at 9 a.m. Services will be lead by Kurt Pearson, on an ongoing basis.
All are welcome. Contact info: 413-336-6248. Facebook page: Leyden United Methodist Church
SUNDERLAND — The worship service on Sunday, July 10, will begin at 11 a.m. All are welcome to join us in person, and if you feel more comfortable joining us online, please send an email to randyc1897@gmail.com for the Zoom login.
The online Bible study group will meet on Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. We will be reading from the Gospel of Luke. If you would like to join us, please send an email to the above address.
GREENFIELD — You are invited to the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew, 8 Church St., for the next installment in its monthly teaching sermon series. This month’s topic will be end of life and burial. If you are curious about end-of-life rituals, please join us on Sunday, July 31, at 10 a.m. For more information on our teaching series, or to view the livestream, visit: www.saintsjamesandandrew.org/teaching-sermons
GREENFIELD — You are invited to join the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew on the last Sunday of every month for this new initiative, Ringing for Remembrance, which we see as one small step in responding to the public health crisis of gun violence. On the last Sunday of the month, our worship will begin at 10 a.m. with the clergy sharing the number of people who have died from gun violence in the last month. The congregation will then remember, grieve, and pray as the church bell is rung in remembrance of all who have died. Our data is collected from the Gun Violence Archive. We invite other congregations to join in this initiative, and ring your bells with us. www.saintsjamesandandrew.org
ATHOL — VBS listed for the Athol Orange Baptist Church. 260 Walnut St., Athol, will hold Vacation Bible School Aug. 1-5 from 8:45 a.m. to noon each day. Theme: Kookaburra Coast. Ages: 4 – Grade 6.
Pre-register at www.vbsmate.com/aobcvbs or register at the door.
The Franklin County Deanery will hold a Marian Celebration in honor of the Feast of the Assumption, Sunday, Aug. 14, at Blessed Sacrament Church, 221 Federal St., Greenfield.
The Deanery Choir will be providing music led by Kathleen Galluzzo
Confessions start at 1 p.m., with 10 priests available. Celebration starts at 2 p.m.
Reflection by Father Michael Pierz. Eucharistic Rosary Procession outside around the Church property. Crowning of Mary inside the Church.
For questions, call Deacon John Leary at 413-219-2734.
GREENFIELD — You are invited to the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew for the next installment in our monthly teaching sermon series. This month’s topic will be the daily office and daily prayer. If you are curious about prayer practices, please join us on Sunday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. For more information on our teaching series, or to view the livestream visit: www.saintsjamesandandrew.org/teaching-sermons Located at 8 Church St.
GREENFIELD — Area students, teachers and school staff are invited to the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew for a special blessing of the backpacks before the 2022-2023 school year begins, at our worship on Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. You are invited to bring a backpack, bag or lunchbox. www.saintsjamesandandrew.org Located at 8 Church St.
SHELBURNE FALLS — St. Joseph Parish, 34 Monroe Avenue, in Shelburne Falls will hold an outdoor Giant Tag Sale on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Tag sale will offer scores of affordable as well as not to be missed bargain items, plus bake sale, furniture, tea cup auction, jewelry and collectibles, book sale and more. A raffle featuring $200 worth of Big Y gift cards, $300 in local restaurant gift cards ($100 each for the West End Pub and Blue Rock Restauarant & Bar, in Shelburne Falls, and the Terrazza Restaurant, in Greenfield) and a 50/50 raffle will round out the offerings. Come explore! You won’t be disappointed! For more information, call 413-625-6405.
GREENFIELD — You are invited to join the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew on the last Sunday of every month for this initiative, which we see as one small step in responding to the public health crisis of gun violence. On the last Sunday of the month, our worship will begin at 10 a.m. with the clergy sharing the number of people who have died from gun violence in the last month. The congregation will then remember, grieve, and pray as the church bell is rung in remembrance of all who have died. Our data is collected from the Gun Violence Archive. We invite other congregations to join in this initiative, and ring your bells with us. www.saintsjamesandandrew.org