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.
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.
Environmental program
Wilbraham – Beyond Plastics: What the continued production of plastic is costing our planet. With the plastic industry expanding like never before and the crisis of ocean pollution growing, FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the fight over the future of plastics. Please join in at Christ the King Epiphany Church for the viewing of “Plastic Wars” on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 11:30 a.m. 758 Main Street. Feel free to arrive at 11:00am for some pre-viewing refreshments.
Decoding the Talmud program
Longmeadow – This winter LYA will offer “Decoding the Talmud,” a new six-session course by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI). The course aims to demystify the intricate world of the Talmud, the monumental classic that has shaped Jewish learning for centuries. For a new learner, the Talmud can be intimidating and inaccessible, remaining a closed book for the masses. Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m. participants will meet its main characters, explore its dynamic history, and engage in authentic Talmudic study. They will learn the key terms, logical principles, and historical context required to decipher the text of this 1,500-year-old work and discover how it has survived and thrived, continuing to fill Jewish study halls to this day. Cost to attend is $100 a person. Interested students may call Rabbi Wolff at 413-348-4978 or visit www.myJLI.com to register or to access other course-related information. The program will be offered live at LYA, 1148 Converse Street in Longmeadow, as well as on zoom beginning Wednesday, Feb. The program will also be offered beginning on Thursday, Feb. 6 at law offices of James Smith, 1331 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, Springfield, MA, for six consecutive weeks. Interested students may call 413-348-4978 or visitwww.myJLI.com for registration and other course-related information.
Polish food sale
Springfield – A Polish food sale (golabki, kapusta, and cabbage, potato & cheese. sweet cheese and blueberry pierogi) will be sold on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church Hall, 25 Parker Street, in the Indian Orchard section. All are welcome to come and purchase.
Celtic service
Longmeadow – St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 335 Longmeadow St., next Celtic service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 5 p.m. “The Coming of the Light” is the theme of the next Celtic service. The service will incorporate hymns, prayers, candle lights, meditation, periods of silent reflection – and music by Celtic fiddler, Tracy Downs. The Celtic worship services are held the 2nd Saturday of each month, from Oct. through March 2025. They are open to the public with no admission fee.
Longmeadow High School Student-Led Benefit Concert for Jewish Family Service of Western MA
Longmeadow – Student-led groups from the Longmeadow High School Music Department are performing a concert to benefit Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts’ New American Refugee Resettlement Program. The event, conceived by Longmeadow High School student Nick Christoforakis, is free and open to the public. Donations are encouraged at the door. All money raised will go towards helping recently resettled refugee families already in Western Mass for whom promised federal funding was recently withheld. “A Little Knight Music” named with the school mascot in mind (“Go Lancers!”) will take place Saturday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at The First Church of Christ, 763 Longmeadow Street.
Annual Souper Socks Saturday
Chicopee – The Holy Mother of the Rosary Church will host its Annual Souper Socks Saturday, Feb. 8 (Snow date: Feb. 15). It will be held in the church hall at 26 Bell Street, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to new socks they will be collecting hats, scarves and gloves and underwear for men women and children. They will be given to organizations in need. Homemade soups and desert will be served to thank the community for their kindness. For more information, call the church at 413-592-2032 or Marlene at 413-592-7214.
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.
Sunday service hours
Holyoke – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 485 Appleton St. Sunday service hours are as follows: 8 a.m.-Holy Eucharist with no music; 10 a.m.-Holy Eucharist with music; 5 p.m. service in Spanish with music. All are welcome.
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.
Church service hours
Springfield – Christ Church Cathedral, 35 Chestnut St., Weekly Sunday service hours are as follows: 8 a.m.-Holy Eucharist with no music; 10 a.m.-Holy Eucharist with music; 12:15 p.m.- service in Spanish with music. A healing service is held at the church on the first Sunday of each month.
