SUNDERLAND — A book and bake sale is taking place in the Sunderland Congregational Church chapel from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 4. Come by for treats for body and mind.
NORTHFIELD — On Saturday, June 4, the church will hold an important fundraising event, its spring yard sale. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain Date: Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Visit https://www.firstparishnorthfield.org/ to learn more about the sale.
On Sunday, June 5, the congregation will hold its Annual Meeting at 10 a.m. at the church and online. We will elect new members of the board, approve the budget for the coming year, and have an interactive, collaborative experience led by Dr. Paul Bocko to do some visioning and planning for the year(s) to come. Send a message to fpnorthfieldma@gmail.com to request the Zoom link.
To conclude the church year, the Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer will lead an intergenerational service at 10 a.m. on June 12.
Stay tuned for an announcement of a church and yard clean-up event later in June. Details to be announced. Services will resume in early September.
WHATELY — Whately Congregational Church, 177 Chestnut Plain Road, will celebrate 250 years of existence June 5, at its 10 a.m. service.
Former pastors have been invited to share memories and anecdotes. Our elder members will be recognized during the service. A memory book has been created with widespread remembrances from many contributors. Collections of pictures will also be displayed.
We will enjoy a potluck meal following the service. Our hope is to be joined by the community who have been connected to the Whately Church in any way.
Pentecost & Spring Festival Sunday
GREENFIELD — You are invited to the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew, 8 Church St., on Sunday, June 5, at 10 a.m. for a special worship service. We will welcome newcomers, celebrate the church’s birthday with a special liturgy. Following worship we will enjoy coffee and conversation on the lawn. For more information or to view our livestream, visit: www.saintsjamesandandrew.org
LEYDEN — Sunday services are at 9 a.m. Services will be led by Kurt Pearson. All are welcome.
For more information, call 413-336-6248 or visit our Facebook Page: Leyden United Methodist Church
ASHFIELD — On Sunday, June 5, at 4 p.m., the First Congregational Church (UCC) of Ashfield will host “Beethoven’s Blues,” the third in a series of concerts of the Heirloom Music Festival 2022. Classical string instrumentalists will be joined by a blues guitarist, and together they will explore the blues in string quintets by Beethoven, Schubert and others. Suggested donation is $20; $10, students. The Congregational Church is located at 429 Main St. More information is available at www.conwayfinearts.com, or contact Artistic Director Geoffrey Baker at 215-760-0729 or geoffreybakermusic@gmail.com.
SUNDERLAND — Sunday is Pentecost, the birthday of the Christian church. Sunderland Congregational Church worship service will begin at 11 a.m. Any and all are welcome to join us. If the COVID numbers have you worried, you may always join us online. Please send an email to randyc1897@gmail.com for the login.
The online Bible Study Group will meet on Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. We will be reading from Matthew’s Gospel. If you would like to join us, send an email to randyc1897@gmail.com for the login.
GREENFIELD — This Sunday, join us as we celebrate Pentecost and learn more about listening for God’s Holy Spirit. Come join our Sunday service at 10 a.m., June 5, at First United Methodist Church, 25 Church St., (corner of Franklin and Church streets) in Greenfield.
GREENFIELD — Join us in person for our annual Flower Communion Service at All Souls Church, 399 Main St., Greenfield, at 10:30 a.m.. Kirsten Levitt will lead us in an exploration of the beauty of our individuality and the collective harmony that each of us brings to our community’s bouquet.
Bring a flower from your garden, local roadside or the florist, and come to church; there will be no Zoom link this week.
PETERSHAM — The Orthodox Congregational Church of Petersham will hold its annual Lasagna Dinner as a to-go meal, with pick-up starting at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the church, 21 North Main St. The menu includes stuffed chicken, rice pilaf, salad, a vegetable and a dessert. Cost is $12 per meal, proceeds to help repair the church bell ringer, broken on Christmas Eve. Reservations required, call 978-724-3362.
NORTHFIELD — St. Patrick’s Church, Main Street, will serve a Sunday brunch after the 9 a.m. Mass, downstairs in the Church Hall. Menu: Quiche, ham, doughnuts and more. $8, adults; $3, children under 12. Organizers say, “Join us for our first sit-down community meal in over two years!”
GREENFIELD — You are invited to the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew, 8 Church St., on Sunday, June 19, at 10 a.m. Our liturgy will include special prayer and reflection as we celebrate with African Americans, lament our participation in systems that oppress, and recommit ourselves to racial justice in our time. For more information or to view our livestream, visit: www.saintsjamesandandrew.org/teaching-sermons
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 confession and healing. If you are curious about the ritual of confession or laying on of hands, please join us on Sunday, June 26, at 10 a.m.
For more information, visit: www.saintsjamesandandrew.org/teaching-sermons