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.
Drive through collection and summer hours
Springfield – Foster Memorial Church is holding their monthly “Drive Through Event,” to collect donations of non-perishable food for the Open Pantry on Saturday, July 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the church’s back parking lot. All donations are greatly appreciated. The church is located at 1791 Wilbraham Road in the Sixteen Acres.
Worship services for July and Aug. begin at 9:30 a.m. with childcare and church school provided. Refreshments available following worship. All are most welcome.
Polish food sale
Springfield – Immaculate Conception Church, 25 Parker St., will hold a Polish food sale on Saturday July 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church hall. Featuring golabki (3) $12; kapusta (Large) $10; pierogi (12); cabbage, potato & cheese $14; sweet cheese, blueberry $15. Payable by cash or check. No credit cards accepted. All are welcome.
Sacred Heart Church Travel Club
Springfield – Sacred Heart Church Travel Club presents the following upcoming trips, from Sacred Heart Church 395 Chestnut Street, Friday August 15th, 2025: Hampton Beach for the day, cost : $55 per person. Includes roundtrip bus from Sacred Heart parking lot, and driver gratuity. 7:15 a.m. departure from Sacred Heart Church. The trip is held rain or shine. Payment in full requested at the time of reservation.
Saturday Nov. 8, Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular. Cost: $180 per person. Includes: roundtrip bus from Sacred Heart Church parking lot, free time on your own in NYC (sightsee, shop, explore, lunch), orchestra seating at the 5 pm Christmas Spectacular (90-minute performance), and driver gratuity. 7:15 a.m. departure and return to parking lot at approx. 10:30 p.m. Payment is requested at the time of reservation. For all trips please contact Jim and Caroline McAleer (413)734-3676 or via email at mcaleer2006@verizon.net.
Upcoming church trips
Springfield – St. Catherine of Siena Church, Parker St., is sponsoring a trip to see the musical “Heartbreak Hotel,” featuring 40 of Elvis hits on Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Theater By The Sea in Rhode Island. Cost is $209 per person, the price includes lunch at George’s of Galilee with choice of baked day boat cod, skillet chicken, or harvest bowl and driver gratuity. The bus departs from the church’s parking lot at 8:45 a.m. and returns approximately around 7:45 p.m. On Dec. 9, the church is sponsoring a trip to the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville Conn., for a Christmas special featuring The Cartels. The cost is $149 per person and your fee includes a welcome snack of coffee and donuts, musical entertainment and a family style dinner and driver gratuity. The bus leaves the parking lot at 9:50 a.m. and returns approximately around 4:30 p.m. These trips with first choice tours cancellation insurance is available. For reservations, call Betty at 413-896-8801.
Vendors & Crafters Wanted
Westfield – UCC Second Congregational Church, 487 Western Ave., is looking for Vendors and Crafters for their event on Oct.11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are interested, please reach out to the church office at 413-568-7557.
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 summer service hours
Holyoke – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 485 Appleton St. summer service hours are as follows: Sundays: 9 a.m. – Holy Eucharist with music (English); 5 p.m. – Holy Eucharist in Spanish with music. All are welcome. 413-532-5060, email: office@stpaulsholyoke.org
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.
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.
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