LAKE PLEASANT — A Flower Essences workshop for those on a spiritual path will be presented by Rev. Beverly Rhodes today from 1 to 3 p.m. at The National Spiritual Alliance, 2 Montague Ave, Lake Pleasant. The cost is $20.
NORTHFIELD — Trinitarian Congregational Church will hold its first “New Day” casual chanting/worship service today from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Rev. Julie Olmsted, pastor of Trinitarian Congregational Church, and her husband, Jeff Olmsted, will lead the service. Jeff Olmsted is choir director of Haydenville Congregational Church. He has been conducting chants from the Christian as well as other faiths for many years. The service will also be held on the third Saturdays in July and August. The church is located at 147 Main St. For more information, call 413-498-2431 or email tccucc@verizon.net.
ORANGE — Sunday’s service on June 19 at the Community Church of North Orange & Tully (CCNOT) will feature the work and teachings of one of America’s most famous fathers and father figures, Mr. Fred Rogers. Billed as an “End of School Celebration,” the Sunday service at 9 a.m. will be a multimedia presentation and include readings and songs by the Sunday School children. Following the celebration, there will be cake, juice and other snacks.
BERNARDSTON — June 19 is the final chance to see the collaborative Art Show of 29 artists, “Visions of Peace.” There will be a slide lecture by collage “fleurage” artist Harry White of Glastonbury, Conn. (harrywhitecollage.com) The slide/lecture is at 2 p.m. and replaces the usual 11:30 a.m. service. Be sure to give yourself time to view all the art works before the lecture or during the week: Wednesday, Saturday or sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ASHFIELD — The Rt. Rev. Douglas J. Fisher will preach and preside at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Main and South Street, on Sunday, June 19, at 10 a.m. Bishop Fisher visits all of the 55+ congregations in the Tpiscopal Diocese of Western massachusetts once every two years. The Bishop will be greeted by the Rev. Eliot Moss, vicar of St. John’s. Following the liturgy, the Bishop will visit with members at the coffee hour and then meet privately with the vestry — the leadership of the congregation — to discuss hopes, dreams and concerns.
HALIFAX, Vt. — The Halifax Union Society commences its summer worship season this Sunday at 6 p.m. Services are scheduled for every Sunday evening through Sept. 4. The Rev. Dr. Marcia Dorey of Wilmington, Vt., is pastor of the Society and leads most services. Merrilyn Courses plays the antique Carpenter reed organ and leads the group in song. A Welcome Back potluck picnic, starting at 4:30 p.m. at the church, will precede this Sunday’s service.
The Halifax Union Society was founded in 1891 and this year celebrates its 125th anniversary. We will continue the theme begun last year of “Exploring the Feminine in the Bible.” The Society is nondenominational and is located in Halifax Center near the intersection of Stowe Mountain, Jacksonville Stage, Old County and Woodard Hill roads. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 802-368-7164.
NORTHFIELD — Kids (post-kindergarten through sixth-grade completed) are invited to Vacation Bible School at Northfield Baptist Church, 87 Main St., from June 20 through 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. Kids will have fun learning about Noah and the Great Flood during the week. There will be games, snacks, crafts, music and prizes. It is free of charge and you can register online at www.answersvbs.com/vbs/NBC02. Late registrations are accepted. For more information, call 413-498-0058.
LEYDEN — “Following Jesus: A Study of First John,” with Perry Fuller, meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m., through Aug. 3, at Leyden United Methodist Church, 15 West Leyden Road. “The Bible book of First John shows us how to follow the Way, learn the Truth and experience the life of Christianity,” say the organizers. “We look forward to studying side by side with you!” For more information, call 413-773-3548.
ASHFIELD — Amherst College Psychology professor Catherine Sanderson will present a talk for the general public titled, “What makes people happy?” on Sunday, June 26. Sponsored by St. John’s Church, the talk will be held at the Community Hall on Main Street at 1 p.m. Prof. Sanderson will describe what psychology researchers have discovered about human happiness and will take questions from the audience. This event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be offered after the talk.
Sanderson is the Manwell Family Professor of Life Sciences (Psychology) at Amherst College. Professor Sanderson was named one of the country’s top 300 professors by the Princeton Review in 2012.
CHARLEMONT — Charlemont Federated Church invites public input on the church’s long-range planning, according to Rev. Cara Hochhalter. “Under the facilitation of David Specht, the church will be embarking on a series of three conversations around who we have been, where we are not and how we want to move into the future.
We know that many people in the surrounding communities have been involved in the church in a variety of ways. We welcome their input and invite them to attend any or all of the following opportunities for conversation.”
You may call the church office (413-339-4292) to sign up or ask questions.
#2: “Mapping the Present Moment and Trends that may shape our future,” Sunday, June 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or Monday, June 27, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
#3: “Excursions into our Future,” Sunday, July 24, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or Monday, July 25, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
NORTHFIELD — Trinitarian Congregational Church will continue its third-Saturday “New Day” casual worship service on July 16, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Rev. Julie Olmsted, pastor of Trinitarian Congregational Church, and her husband, Jeff Olmsted, will lead the service. Jeff Olmsted is choir director of Haydenville Congregational Church. He has been conducting chants from the Christian as well as other faiths for many years. The church is located at 147 Main St. For more information, call 413-498-2431 or email tccucc@verizon.net.
NORTHFIELD — Trinitarian Congregational Church will continue its third-Saturday “New Day” casual worship service on Aug. 20, from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Rev. Julie Olmsted, pastor of Trinitarian Congregational Church, and her husband, Jeff Olmsted, will lead the service. Jeff Olmsted is choir director of Haydenville Congregational Church. He has been conducting chants from the Christian as well as other faiths for many years. The church is located at 147 Main St. For more information, call 413-498-2431 or email tccucc@verizon.net.