Church events
Sunderland – First Congregational Church of Sunderland, 91 S. Main St., Serendipity Shop is open on Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with items for sale at bargain prices.
Weekly Sunday church service is offered at 11 a.m. in-person or on Zoom. Email scc1717@wordpress.com or visit the church on Facebook for more information.
Ham dinner
Holyoke – United Congregational Church will be hosting a ham dinner on Friday, Jan. 10 at 5 p.m. Dinner will be immediately followed by a family movie at 6 p.m. The community meal is held on the second Friday evening of each month at the church. All are welcome and the meal is free. The meals change each month. The church is located at 300 Appleton St.
Drive through collection
Springfield – Foster Memorial Church, 1791 Wilbraham Road in the Sixteen Acres section will hold a “Drive Through Collection,” on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the church’s back parking lot. The focus food for Jan. and Feb. is soup for their Souper Bowl of Caring outreach project. All food is donated to the Emergency Food Cupboard of the Open Pantry in Springfield. All non-perishable food items are appreciated.
Meatloaf dinner
Ludlow – The Knights of Columbus Council 3535 will host a meatloaf dinner on Saturday, Jan. 18, 5:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Parish Center, Hubbard St. The menu consists of meatloaf with French onion gravy, roasted vegetable, creamy mashed potatoes, vegetarian option available, coffee, water, lemonade and for dessert, cheesecake brownie with peppermint. There will also be a 50/50 raffle Ladies Aux. Raffle Table. Tickets are $20 adults (before Jan. 13), $25 at the door. Family of 4 or more $60. Proceeds to benefit the Community Survival Center. For tickets contact Jim Meehan 413-547-8822; Bert Pereira 413-439-3008; Dave Bergeron 413-427-6584; Jonathan Wood 413-834-2341; Tony Silva 413-364-6518; Take outs pick up 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Weekly schedule
Holyoke – St. Peter’s Lutheran Church weekly schedule: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Worship and Sunday School, Facebook Live Worship Service; Monday, 10:30 a.m. a.m. Bible Study; Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Prayers with Pastor, Facebook Live; Thursday, 7 p.m. Worship at church. The church is located at 34 Jarvis Ave.
Church events
Springfield – South Congregational Church, an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ in downtown Springfield, invites everyone to its regular worship services, Sundays at 10 a.m. in person at 45 Maple Street in Springfield or on Zoom. Find the Zoom link and more information about us on our website at www.sococh.org. Childcare is also available. The Bible Study group on Zoom will now take place on Mondays at 7 p.m. (use the Zoom worship link) — whether you are new to bible study or have a lifetime of experience, you are welcome. Other programs include regular knitting and quilting circles as well as an upcoming Lenten Book Group. In addition to church services and events, South is particularly engaged in the downtown community, and many public programs are offered in their spaces. If you’d like to know more, receive our weekly email newsletter, or have any questions, please email admin@sococh.org or call (413) 732-0117. Find them on Facebook or Instagram.
Church events
Wilbraham – Wilbraham United Church at 500 Main St., welcomes the community to Sunday morning services at 10 a.m. On the first Sunday of every month communion is served with bread and grape juice. Following all Sunday services, there is a Friendship gathering in the Fellowship Hall. Coffee, and other refreshments are served and all are welcomed. Wilbraham United is a merged congregation of the Congregational and Methodist Societies. They celebrate as both a congregation that recognizes the traditions and values of both the United Church of Christ and the United Methodist denominations. Wilbraham United Church is a place where someone from any walk of life can feel comfortable. They are committed to service and sharing their space for the good of the community and to the glory of God. The church is especially welcoming to children, who are gladly received in the worship service. There are church school classes for children who wish to attend for ages 3 through 13 during the worship service time. The church is handicapped accessible with a large parking lot in the rear. For any questions contact the church administrator at 413-596-2511 ext. 100 or email admin@wilbrahamunitedchurch.org.
Sunday services
Agawam – Agawam Congregational Church, 745 Main St., invites the community to Sunday morning services at 10 a.m. On the first Sunday of every month communion is served. Following all Sunday services, there is a friendship gathering in the church hall. The church is handicap accessible with a large parking lot. The church live stream’s on YouTube each week. Visit https://agawamcongregationalchurch.com. For more information call 413-786-7111 or email at office@agawamcong.com.
Additional adoration times
Agawam – St. John the Evangelist Church, 833 Main St. will offer weekly adoration ceremonies on Wednesdays between noon and 5:30 p.m. The Holy Mass takes place at 6 p.m. Lawn signs are available for Agawam residents announcing the Year of the Eucharist. Contact the parish office to obtain one, 413-786-8105, ext. 101.
Free weekly Veterans lunch
Holyoke – Community Roots Neighborhood Services offers a free hot lunch for Veterans and their adult immediate family (Parents or spouse). The lunches are every Thursday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 485 Appleton St. Questions? Email Gina Nelson at crnsholyoke@gmail.com.
