BERNARDSTON — All are welcome to attend an opening reception today at 1 p.m., for a new art show, “Beverly Phelps Paintings and Photographs,” on the first floor and front foyer of the 1739 Unitarian Meetinghouse, 49 Church St. Show hours are Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Other times by arrangement: 413-330-0807. Commission from art and print sales will benefit the 1739 Meetinghouse Restoration Fund.
GREENFIELD — An Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will take place Sunday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m., at All Souls Church, corner of Main and Hope streets. Please bring a nonperishable food for The Center of Self Reliance food drive.
South County Interfaith Service:
Sunday, Sunday at 4
SOUTH DEERFIELD — The towns of Conway, Deerfield, Sunderland and Whately will be gathering for an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at the South Deerfield Congregational Church on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 4 p.m. The host pastor is Rev. Roger Daly. The church is located at 71 North Main St.
NORTHFIELD — Clergy and laity from local and surrounding towns will join in an ecumenical Thanksgiving service on Sunday evening, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m., hosted by Trinitarian Congregational Church, 147 Main St. This is an intergenerational and interdenominational community service. The combined church choirs will be directed by Heather Tower. Refreshments will follow.
GREENFIELD — “Woodlawn,” the number one Christian movie of the year, is being shown for the second time at Living Waters Assembly of God, 450 Davis St., on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. “Woodlawn” dramatizes the true story of how Woodlawn High School football team in Alabama overcame racism and discrimination violence and became the leading influence to bring peace, unity and harmony during the civil rights movement. It’s story is just as applicable in a divided America today, says Pastor David Levandusky. Admission is free. Refreshments will follow.
ASHFIELD — The Ecumenical West County Thanksgiving service will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Main Street on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Those interested in joining the choir are invited to come at 6:30 p.m. to rehearse. Robert Jonas will deliver the homily.
CHARLEMONT — A Thanksgiving Dinner/Potluck will be served on Thanksgiving Day at noon at the Charlemont Federated church. Please call the church office at 413-339-4294 to make a reservation for this free meal.
TURNERS FALLS — A Christmas Concert, in preparation for the birth of the Lord, featuring the Schola Nova, the talented Pioneer Valley a cappella choir, will take place Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m., at Our Lady of Peace Church, 90 Seventh St. The Choir will present a Service of Lessons and Carols, which is the Christmas Eve Service held each year at King’s College Chapel in Cambridge, England. This is an excellent way to get into the spirit of the season and a remarkable musical opportunity. There will be a free-will offering.
BERNARDSTON — “First Saturdays with Steve,” a writing group led by Rev. Steve Wilson, is set for Saturday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m., at the 1739 Bernardston Unitarian Meetinghouse, 49 Church St. New participants are welcome. Writing assignment: Write a story that involves you and a car.
All are welcome to First Saturdays Potluck at 5:30 p.m., followed by Open Mike.
GREENFIELD — There will be a Christmas Carol Sing and Concert to be held at the Greenfield High School on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to this free event. We will be singing many of your favorite Christmas carols as well as selections from the 4D1G Gospel Quartet, Valley Revival Choir, Dennis Ainsworth on piano and other gifted singers and musicians.
SOUTH DEERFIELD — Come celebrate nearly 200 years of faithful worship and ministry of South Deerfield Congregational Church, in Rohrs Hall, Sunday, Dec. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. Share stories of the ways this congregation has touched and nurtured you spiritually. Reminisce with friends and church family. Enjoy a video slide show from past church activities, with light refreshments from the Black Sheep Deli.
The doors of the building are closing, but the love of God that has been shared remains.
SHELBURNE FALLS — Are you looking for some comfort, peace and strength as we move into the season of winter and Christmas time? For many people, this is a tender and raw time. In recognition of these complex emotions and the turbulent times we are living through, you are invited to gather with others for a Blue Christmas Communion Service that will center on comfort, hope and consolation. Bring your full self and receive a gift of quiet reflection, prayer, candle lighting and peace in this time. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., at Trinity Church, 17 Severance St. Rev. Marguerite Sheehan and Rev. Dr. Jill Rierdan will preside. All are warmly welcome.
Saint James seeks mittens for display
GREENFIELD — Saint James is collecting mittens to install in a display on their front lawn that the community will be invited to help assemble on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. and which will remain up for National Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath Week. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 4 p.m., we will gather on the fourth anniversary of Sandy Hook for a Community Gun Violence Prevention Vigil. Please consider donating any mittens to Saint James, on the corner of Church and Federal streets, by Nov. 30. For more information, call 413-773-3925 or www.saintjamesgreenfield.org.”