Churches in the North Quabbin region will join together to celebrate the Risen Christ on Easter Sunday morning by ringing the bells on April 12 at 10 a.m. We are doing what we can to support, through prayer and actions, the essential workers, those who bring comfort and healing to the sick, those who are teaching at home, and all those who keep us safe, nourished and informed. We see the hope and love of others in so many ways during these uncertain and scary times.
Churches that are joining in this “Easter Ring” are: Athol Congregational Church UCC, First Universalist Church of Orange, Starrett Memorial United Methodist Church, South Athol UMC, the Community Church of North Orange and Tully, and Orange United Methodist Church.
SHELBURNE — Easter Sunday worship service for the First Congregational Church of Shelburne was recorded and may be accessed through the church webpage for home worship. The website is www.shelburnechurch.org and there will be a link on the webpage to view the service. If you need further assistance, call our church clerk, Diantha Wholey, at 413-625-6592.
For any prayer requests you may contact our pastor, Rev Robert Gormbley at 413-348-4675 or email pastor01089@gmail.com.
GREENFIELD — The Catholic Community of Greenfield may tune in to Easter Sunday Mass on April 12 at 2 p.m. on GCTV Channel 15. The Mass is also available on YouTube by searching “Greenfield Catholic Community.”
NORTHFIELD — Sometimes people ask why Unitarian Universalists celebrate Easter when we don’t all agree with traditional Christian teachings. We celebrate Easter because it is part of our history and heritage and because we believe there are many ways to interpret ancient teachings. We celebrate Easter because, no matter what, love endures. Anyone who might be looking for a non-traditional Easter message is welcome to join us on-line at 9 am.
Children are invited to log into the same link on a separate device and then join their families for the first part of the service. After a time for all ages, children will then be invited into a break-out room for time together led by Beckley Wooster.
The videoconference will convene using the same Zoom link as previous Sundays under social isolation. Anyone wishing to obtain the link for video or voice participation in the service may send a request to fpnorthfieldma@gmail.com.
ASHFIELD — Minister David Jones from the First Congregational Church (UCC) in Ashfield sent this message to the congregation: “This is a strange time for stories of triumph. Right now we are gathering in spirit but not in body.”
The church will not hold services until early May, but Sunday bulletins are being emailed to anyone. These include links to vocal music selected by Choir Director Margery Heins, and recorded music played by Music Director Amy Roberts-Crawford. It also includes Minister David Jones’s sermons, plus Scripture readings and prayers. Anyone can receive the email which is sent out by Wendy Prée, Clerk. Her contact information is wendypree@gmail.com. The church’s website posts Minister Jones’s sermons. www.ashfielducc.org.
BERNARDSTON — On Sunday, Bernardston Unitarian Church will hold a Zoom Coffee Hour at 11 a.m., followed by a sermon by Barry Deitz. For an invitation to the Zoom meeting and instructions, call or text 413-209-6571 before Sunday.
VERNON, Vt. — The Vernon Advent Christian Church will be livestreaming its Easter Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. It will be accessible on Facebook: Vernon AC Church (public page).
The First Congregational Church of Whately will be worshipping with the First Congregational Church in Hatfield via Zoom at 10 a.m. on Easter Sunday. To attend, contact the Rev. Cynthia Crosson-Harrington at dandiandtherev@hotmail.com. No sunrise service this year.