FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ASHFIELD, 429 Main St. 413-628-4470.
Monday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m.: Candle Light Service. The Rev. Ann Hallstein and Pastor Nancy Sykes will lead our service. Our choir, under the direction of Margery Heins and accompanied by Amy Roberts-Crawford, will provide music of the season. There will be traditional readings of the Christmas story and singing of hymns, ending with Silent Night.
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH at Main and South streets. 413-628-4402.
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist service at 5 p.m.
ATHOL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 1225 Chestnut St. Rev. Beverly Prestwood-Taylor. 978-249-6202.
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. of carols, bible readings, special music and a message for Christmas. We end by singing Silent Night in candlelight.
SOUTH ATHOL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 65 Morgan Ave. Pastor Judy Jones. 978-249-3167
Sunday, Dec. 23: Children’s Sunday School and regular Sunday worship at 9 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 10 p.m., a service of lessons and carols that tell the story of Christ’s birth.
1739 BERNARDSTON UNITARIAN MEETINGHOUSE, 49 Church St. 413-330-0807
Sunday, Dec. 23: Dan Tinen will lead the 11:30 a.m. service on “Magic, Meaning and Stories Old and New.” Lynne Walker, music.
Monday, Dec. 24: Enjoy “A Christmas Eve Jazz Carol Sing” with musicians Jim Scott, Dan Tinen, Guy Devito and friends, at 4 p.m. Eggnog and holiday treats.
Sunday, Dec. 30: Rev. Steve Wilson presides at 11:30 a.m. on the topic: “State of the Union: Reflections on America.” Music, Lynne Walker.
UNITED CHURCH OF BERNARDSTON, 58 Church St. The Rev. David Neil. 413-648-9306
Sunday, Dec. 23 at 10:30 a.m.: Christmas Choir Cantata during worship.
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve services at 6 and 11 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 26: Blue Christmas Service at 2 p.m.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF BUCKLAND (aka MARY LYON CHURCH), 17 Upper St. 413-625-9440
Sunday, Dec. 23 at 10:30 a.m.: Celebrating the Christ Child with readings, Advent candles and carols
Monday, Dec. 24 at 9 p.m.: Candlelight service of lessons and carols.
CHARLEMONT FEDERATED CHURCH, 175 Main St. 413-339-4294
Sunday, Dec. 23, at 9:30 a.m.: We will light the fourth Advent candle and add more figures to the creche as we prepare for Christmas.
Monday, Dec. 24, at 7:30 p.m.: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols.
Sunday, Dec. 30, at 3 p.m.: Christmas SING with Alice Parker. Join us to sing Christmas carols and holiday songs. Bring a plate of cookies to share, if you wish.
2ND BAPTIST CHURCH, Ed Clark Road. Pastor Jim Rennie.
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service at 8 p.m.
SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, Route 112.
Monday, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m.: Children’s Christmas Pageant
UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CONWAY will hold its Christmas services in the Conway Firehouse on Route 116. The Rev. Candice Ashenden. 978-895-0954.
Sunday, Dec. 23: Christmas Pageant will be held during Sunday worship at 9:30 a.m. in the Conway Firehouse.
Monday, Dec. 24: Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols at 4:30 p.m. in the Conway Firehouse.
FIRST CHURCH OF DEERFIELD, 71 Old Main St. The Rev. Liza B. Knapp
Monday, Dec. 24 at 4:30: Christmas Eve Family Service followed by Living Nativity (with live animals) and refreshments at the Deerfield Inn. Indoor worship from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., outdoor living nativity from 5:30 to 6 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 9 p.m.
HOLY FAMILY PARISH, 29 Sugarloaf St. Fr. Jon Reardon. 413-665-3254, Ext. 13.
Monday, Dec. 24: Mass at 4 and 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 25: Mass at 9:30 a.m.
HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH, NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 15 Thayer St. The Rev. Fr. Robert M. Koerber. 413-665-2129.
Monday, Dec. 24:
8:45 a.m.: Liturgy of the Hours – devotional.
9 a.m.: Holy Mass of the Eucharist.
10 p.m. Christmas Eve Service.
Tuesday, Dec. 25:
8:45 a.m.: Liturgy of the Hours; 9 a.m.: Holy Mass of the Eucharist.
Wednesday, Dec. 26:
8:45 a.m.: Liturgy of the Hours. 9 a.m. Holy Mass of the Eucharist.
Thursday, Dec. 27:
8:45 a.m., Liturgy of the Hours; 9 a.m., Holy Mass with blessing and distribution of wine to the faithful.
Friday, Dec. 28:
8:45 a.m. – Liturgy of the Hours; 9 a.m.: Holy Mass of the Eucharist.
Saturday, Dec. 29:
8:45 a.m. – Liturgy of the Hours; 9 a.m. Holy Mass of the Eucharist. 10 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
Sunday, Dec. 30:
8:45 a.m. – Liturgy of the Hours. 9 a.m.: Holy Mass of the Eucharist. 10 a.m.: Fellowship Hour.
Monday, Dec. 31:
8:45 a.m. – Liturgy of the Hours. 9 a.m. Holy Mass of the Eucharist.
Tuesday, Jan. 1:
8:45 a.m., Liturgy of the Hours. 9 a.m.: Holy Mass of the Eucharist
Wednesday, Jan. 2:
8:45 a.m. – Liturgy of the Hours; 9 a.m.: Holy Mass of the Eucharist
HOLY SPIRIT UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 44 Sugarloaf St. 413-559-8828
Monday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m.: Vespers with Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great.
Tuesday, Dec. 25 at 11 a.m.: Christmas Liturgy
Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 6 p.m.: Divine Liturgy, Synaxis of the Mother of God
Thursday, Dec. 27 at 9 a.m.: Divine Liturgy, Stephen Protomartyr
VALLEY LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD, meeting at Frontier Regional School, 113 North Main St. 413-397-3797
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the coming of Jesus our Redeemer, God’s gift of love.
GILL CHURCH, 91 West Gill Road. Pastor Gary Bourbeau. 413-768-9543
Monday, Dec. 24 at 5:30 p.m.: Christmas Eve Service. Joining us will be members of the Community Bible Church of Northfield and members of Agape Baptist Church (Moldovian).
ALL SOULS UU CHURCH, 399 Main St. (corner of Hope and Main streets). 413-773-5018
Sunday, Dec. 23 at 10:30 a.m.: The Rev. Sue Bowman will speak about “Songs for Sighing,” a discussion of the book, “The Judgment of the Birds” by Loren Eiseley, about hope and songs in the darkness even when we might not even have reason to hope. Music by Mark Fraser.
Monday, Dec. 24: All Souls will be sharing fellowship on Chritmas Eve at 7 p.m. Christophre Woods will be speaking about the holidays with music by Keith Rollinson.
BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, 221 Federal St. 413-773-3311
Monday, Dec. 24: The Mass for the Christmas Eve Vigil will be on Monday at 4 p.m. Special music, performed by the sanctuary choir, will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 25: The Mass for Christmas Day will be at 10:30 a.m.
The Masses for the Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord; Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God will be on Monday, Dec. 31 at 4 p.m., and Tuesday, Jan. 1, at 10:30 a.m.
CATHEDRAL IN THE LIGHT, On the Town Common. The Rev. Lance Humphrey. 413-246-8854.
Sunday, Dec. 23: Open ecumenical worship service at 2 p.m., followed by a hot meal.
Sunday, Dec. 30: Open ecumenical worship service at 2 p.m., followed by a hot meal.
CHRIST CHURCH OF FRANKLIN COUNTY AND COVENANT CHURCH OF MILLERS FALLS invite you to join them for a joint Christmas Eve service, Monday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m., at the Grange, 401 Chapman St., Greenfield. For more information: nathan.christchurchgreenfield@gmail.com
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 92 Colrain Road. Robert Doty. 978-697-8402.
Sunday, Dec. 23: Christmas Sacrament Service from 10 to 11 a.m.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF SAINTS JAMES AND ANDREW, 8 Church St. The Rev. Heather J. Blais, rector, and The Rev. Dr. Molly Scherm, associate rector. 413-773-3925.
Sunday, Dec. 23: Labyrinth Walk at the parish hall at 4 p.m., will honor the Solstice.
Monday, Dec. 24: Family service with Holy Eucharist at 4 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 24: Carols at 8:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 24: Holy Eucharist at 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 25: Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m.
Sunday, Dec. 30: Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist at 9 a.m.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 25 Church St.
Monday, Dec. 24: We will celebrate Christmas Eve with a Candle Light Service at 6 p.m. as we prepare for the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
GREENFIELD ALLIANCE CHURCH, 385 Chapman St. Rev. Jason Beamon. 413-773-8798
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m., with a dessert reception afterwards.
GREENFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH, 138 Main St. 413-356-0150
Sunday, Dec. 23: Morning worship at 10:30 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6 p.m.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH, 133 Main St. 413-774-2884
Sunday, Dec. 23: Masses at 8 and 10:30 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 24: The Solemn Mass of Christmas at 9 p.m. The choir will present a program of Christmas music at 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day Mass at 9 a.m.
Sunday, Dec. 30: The Feast of the Holy Family, Masses at 8 and 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 1: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, mass at 8 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
LIVING WATERS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 450 Davis St. Pastor David Levandusky. 413-773-9506.
Sunday, Dec. 23: Special Children’s Christmas program beginning at 10 a.m. Pastor Levandusky will preach in the evening service at 6 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 24: Candlelight Christmas Eve service from 5 to 6 p.m., with a special presentation by the teenage group of City Harvest AG Church from Bangalore, India. Special Music and Pastor Levandusky sharing a timely Christmas message.
Sunday, Dec. 30: The youth conduct the last Sunday of the year morning service at 10 a.m., with Youth Leader Tony Cruz. Pastor Levandusky will speak in the 6 p.m. evening service.
Monday, Dec. 31: Candlelight New Year’s Eve Service begins at 10:30 p.m., focusing on the Promises of God for the coming year. Everyone at the altar of prayer as the old goes out and the New Year comes in. Time of refreshments after the service.
ROBBINS MEMORIAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 55 Munson St. 413-774-2559.
Sunday, Dec. 23: Christmas Sunday service at 10 a.m., with worship leader Pastor Deb Cory.
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m., with lessons, carols and special music. Worship leader will be the Rev. Dr. Dale Proulx. The worship will conclude with the traditional candlelight service.
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, on Bank Row next to Town Hall. The Rev. Corey Sanderson. 413-774-4355
Sunday, Dec. 23: Sunday morning worship on the Fourth Sunday in Advent at 10 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5:30 p.m. Family-friendly and children are very welcome. Lessons and carols precede a circle of candlelight.
Sunday, Dec. 30: Christmas Story and Song Sunday. Come hear stories about the meaning of Christmas and sing even more carols. 10 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 31: Taize Worship at 7 p.m. Experience the Sacred through poetry, monastic chants, silence, candlelight and contemplative prayer. Come and learn the simple chants at 6:30 p.m.
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 23 Long Avenue. 413-773-5242
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service at 7:30 p.m., with festive music, candle lighting and fellowship.
TEMPLE ISRAEL GREENFIELD, 27 Pierce St. Rabbi Andrea Cohen-Kiener. 413-773-5884.
Saturday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m.: Yosl Kurland will lead a traditional Shabbat morning service at Temple Israel at 10 a.m., followed by a dairy/vegetarian potluck lunch and mini-concert/discussion of Yiddish songs. Come for all or part; there is no charge and you do not need to be a member of Temple Israel to participate. Child care will be provided.
HEATH UNION CHURCH, 5E Main St. The Rev. James Koyama. 808-282-6711.
Monday, Dec. 24: Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 5 p.m. For more information, leave a message at 413-337-4019 or see our Facebook page: Heath Union Church.
MOORE’S CORNER CHURCH, 10 Church Hill Road. Pastor Michael Grant. 413-367-9361
Sunday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m.: Traditional Christmas service with Christmas hymns along with a message about the greatest gift God ever gave to mankind.
NORTH LEVERETT BAPTIST CHURCH, 70 North Leverett Road. Pastor Mark Brussel. 413-367-2619
Sunday, Dec. 23 at 10 a.m.: Worship service.
Monday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
Sunday, Dec. 30 at 10 a.m.: Worship service
COVENANT CHURCH OF MILLERS FALLS AND CHRIST CHURCH OF FRANKLIN COUNTY invite you to join them for a joint Christmas Eve service, Monday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m., at the Grange, 401 Chapman St., Greenfield. For more information: nathan.christchurchgreenfield@gmail.com
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF MONTAGUE, 4 North St. 413-367-9467. Rev. Allan “Mick” Comstock
Sunday, Dec. 23, 10 a.m.: The Adult and Youth Choirs will perform the cantata, “The Glory of Christmas” by Lloyd Larson. Refreshments will be served in Fellowship Hall.
Monday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.: Family Service of Lessons, Carols and Candles.
FIRST PARISH UNITARIAN CHURCH, 72 Main St. (corner of Main Street and Parker Avenue). Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer.
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service. 6:30 p.m.: Pre-Service Music. 7 p.m.: Family Service of Readings and Music.
NORTHFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH, 85 Main St. Pastor Dennis W. Jacob.
Sunday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m.: We will have a Service with Caroling, Testimonies and Special Music.
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6 p.m.
ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH, 80 Main St. F. Thomas Lisowski.
Monday, Dec. 24 at 4 p.m.: Christmas Eve Mass with Children’s Nativity Pageant.
Tuesday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day Mass at 9 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 31 at 4 p.m.: Mary, Mother of God Mass for New Year’s Eve.
Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 9 a.m.: Mary, Mother of God Mass for New Year’s Day.
TRINITARIAN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 147 Main St. Rev. Julie Olmsted. 413-498-5839
Sunday, Dec. 23: Morning Worship at 10 a.m. — “Mary’s Hope, Joseph’s Faithfulness.” Come caroling with us after our coffee hour.
Monday, Dec. 24: Lessons and Carols at 7 p.m. Sing, reflect and light your candle for the coming year.
BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 62 Cheney St. The Rev. Dr. Mary Hendrickson. 978-544-3541
Monday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m.: Bethany Lutheran will celebrate its final Christmas Eve service. Stay and join us for fellowship following the service.
FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, 31 N. Main St.
Sunday, Dec. 23: “Christmas! YES!” service at 10 a.m. We will also be welcoming the Solstice and then fellowship over coffee and refreshments afterwards.
Monday, Dec. 24: Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 7 p.m.
ORANGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 104 South Main St. Pastor Judy Jones. 978-544-3086
Sunday, Dec. 23: Adult Sunday School at 8:30 a.m.; regular Sunday worship at 11 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Open House at 4:30 p.m. Join us for refreshments, fellowship and relaxation.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7 p.m. A service of lessons and carols that tell the story of Christ’s Birth.
ST. MARY’S PARISH, 19 Congress St. 978-544-2900
Monday, Dec. 24: Vigil, 4 p.m.; Mass During Night, 10 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day, 9 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 29: Holy Family, 4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 30: Holy Family, 8 and 10 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 31: Mary, Mother of God, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 1: Mary, Mother of God, 9 a.m.
SAINT JOSEPH PARISH, 34 Monroe Ave.
Monday, Dec. 24 at 6:45 p.m.: Festival of Carols.
Monday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.: Christmas Eve Mass.
Tuesday, Dec. 25 at 9 a.m.: Christmas Mass.
Monday, Dec. 31 at 9 a.m.: New Year’s Eve Vigil Mass.
Monday, Dec. 31 at 5:30 p.m.: New Year’s Eve Vigil Mass.
TRINITY CHURCH, 17 Severance St. The Rev. Marguerite Sheehan. 413-625-2341.
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols and Candlelight Service at 7 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 30: “Sing Out Christmas,” a special worship service with favorite Christmas Carols, will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 30 at 10 a.m.
SUNDERLAND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 91 South Main St. Rev. Barbara K. Seamon.
Sunday, Dec. 23: Fourth Sunday of Advent service at 10 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7 p.m. will include the singing of Christmas carols, music by the chancel and bell choirs, and the reading of the Christmas story from the Bible. The service will conclude with everyone singing Silent night by candlelight. The sanctuary is equipped with a chair lift.
OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA CHURCH, 84 K St. 413-863-4748
Monday, Dec. 24: The Vigil Mass of Christmas Eve will begin at 4 p.m. with the Blessing of the Manger and the Christmas hay to await the coming of the Christ Child. Carols will be sung in English, Polish and Latin. After the Mass, which will be in English, the congregation, following an old Polish tradition, is welcome to take a memento of the Blessed hay for their Christmas Eve dinner table. The Blessings of the Christmas Trees will also take place during this Mass.
Monday, Dec. 24: The Spanish Mass for Christmas Eve will be celebrated at 6 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 24: The Midnight Mass of the Shepherds will begin at midnight. It will be introduced at 11:30 p.m. with a Concert of Carols. As the bells ring the midnight hour, a statue of the Infant Jesus will be blessed and carried in solemn procession around the church and then enshrined in the manger. The Mass will follow in English.
Tuesday, Dec. 25: The Mass of Christmas Day will begin at 10:30 a.m.. Mass will be in English with carols sung in English, Polish and Latin.
Monday, Dec. 31: Holy Day Mass at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 1: Holy Day Mass at 10:30 a.m.
OUR LADY OF PEACE CHURCH, 90 Seventh St.
Monday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m.: Family Mass with children retelling the Christmas Story.
Monday, Dec. 24, at 10 p.m.: Christmas Eve Mass.
Tuesday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day Mass at 10 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Mass at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 1: Mary, Mother of God Mass at 10 a.m.
VERNON ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Route 142, just over the Northfield line.
Sunday, Dec. 23: Special Christmas Sunday service with seasonal music starts at 10:30 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 24: Candle light Christmas Eve service at 6:30 p.m.
MOUNTAIN VIEW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 1002 Fort Bridgman Road (Route 142).
Saturday, Dec. 22: Mountain View SDA Church will hold its Second Annual Live Nativity at 5:30 p.m., featuring costumed Bible characters, live animals and narration. Immediately following will be a Christmas party. This even is free and all are welcome. Parking is free.
TRINITARIAN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WARWICK, UCC, 32 Athol Road. Rev. Dan Dibble. 978-544-2630.
Monday, Dec. 24: There will be two Christmas Eve Services at the Metcalf Chapel. The first is a family-oriented service with readings, songs and candle lighting, which will begin at 5 p.m.
The second service is called “Night Watch” and is a candle-light service of readings and meditation that begins at 11:30 p.m. and welcomes the early Christmas morning.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WHATELY, UCC, 177 Chestnut Plain Road. 413-665-3537
Monday, Dec. 24: On Christmas Eve at 6 p.m., a traditional free supper will be served. All are invited. Following supper, there will be entertainment and Santa.
Candlelight service at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve.