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Missing clergy robe!

Rev. Joanne Graves mistakenly took someone else's robe home after the installation of Rev. Todd Weir and Rev. Sarah Buteux which took place on October 14th at First Churches in Northampton. The robe that Rev. Graves has in her possession is a black pulpit gown-collegiate label, a tissue and red ponytail hair band in the pocket. Rev. Graves' robe is similar in style, black pulpit gown-extra large and she thinks it is Cokesbury brand. Her name is not in the gown.

Please check your gowns to see if you have the correct one in your possession! If you think you have Rev. Graves gown, please contact her at 413-210-0157 or joanne01096@juno.com


NOVEMBER ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY DATES

35 Years
The Rev. Mr. William H. Duffe

15 Years
The Rev. Dr. Sara Penn-Strah

Please contact Deb Holmes if we have missed your anniversary. 
Anniversaries are listed from 5 years and forward in increments of 5

CONFERENCE & REGIONAL EVENTS

Please click here to see the event calendar for a list of events happening in the conference.


Church Events


First Congregational Church of South Hadley
1 Church Street
South Hadley, MA 01075

November 24, 2018 - 10:00AM
Vigil for Economic Justice:
About once a month, Center Church (First Congregational South Hadley) community members and friends from the larger community have been gathering in “our front yard” to raise awareness about important social justice concerns.  Recent vigils have focused on health care as a human right, justice for LGBT people, gun safety, the economy, and global warming. More Information here.
 
December 1, 2018 - 9:00AM - 3:30PM
Holiday Bazaar!
HUGE SELECTION OF GENTLY USED CHRISTMAS DÉCOR - COOKIE SALE with over 30 varieties - HAND CRAFTED WREATHS WITH FRESH GREENS - GIFT BAGS, JAMS, HERB MIXES, CHOCOLATE SAUCE - FRUIT BREADS AND NUT BREADS - MEAT LASAGNA AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA
 

First Congregational Church of Southampton, UCC
212 College Highway
Southampton, MA 01073

Sharing information on three upcoming events open to the public:
 
December 1, 2018 - 12:00PM - 5:00PM
Be a Vendor at the Gifts Galore Marketplace! Open to the public, help shoppers find the perfect gift! Flyer
 

Silver Bell Bazaar
The Mary Lyon Church
17 Upper Street
Buckland, MA 01338
Saturday, November 17th, 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Baked goods, Arts & Crafts Mason Jar Soup & Cookie mixes Scarves, dazzle yarn necklaces Snow measuring sticks, Tag Sale Cards, Prints and Paintings, Holiday decorations, Silent Auction, and Raffles!
Coffee & Beverages all day - Buffet lunch 11 am – 2 pm - Soups, salads, entrees, veggies, breads, rolls, desserts, coffee & beverages.
Adults - $  10.00; Children 6 – 12 - $5.00;  Children under 6 - Free


Holiday Fair
First Congregational Church of Lee
25 Park Place
Lee, MA
Saturday, December 1st
9:00AM - 3:00PM

Handcrafted Items - Wreaths - Santa's Attic - Nearly New Shop - Baked Goods - Meals-To-Go - Jams & Jellies - And More! Our Ever-Popular Raffles: Painting, Afghan & Wall Hanging. Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees FLYER


Christmas Craft Fair

Hatfield Congregational Church
41 Main Street
Hatfield, MA 01038
Saturday, December 1st, 8:30AM - 2:00PM

Christmas Items and Décor - Raffle: Gift Baskets and Gift Cards - Hand Made Crafts - Baked Goods - Collectibles - Floral Arrangements - Decorated Sleds - Many more items! FLYER


 


Lovesong Café Presents - Bells & Belles

Easthampton Congregational Church
112 Main Street
Easthampton, MA 01027

December 2nd - 3:00PM
Bell Choirs and Women Singers performing Festive Favorites to Ring in the Holiday Season! Admission by donation, all proceeds to to Womanshelter/Compañeras. FLYER


 

 


Art and Soul - The Nest @ First Churches
11 Center Street
Northampton, MA 01060

There are many offerings from Art and Soul!

Please click here to see the newest offerings titled:
Re-Membering: Of Things Lost and Found.

Click here to go to the website and see all the great events that are scheduled.


How can you join the effort to rebuild Puerto Rico?
Come with others from Hampshire Association 
Donate or send money to help buy materials
Help finance our Hampshire Association work group

April 22nd - 27th, 2019
Space for up to 15 workers on our trip, age 16
(ten people required to run the trip)
Click here for more information


RECURRING EVENTS

Journey

Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence (USNF)
220 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060
3rd Thursday of each month
6:00PM - 7:30PM

Journey; a social and support group for people of all ages who identify as trans, gender queer, or two spirit will meet on the third Thursday of the month, 6-7:30 PM; Sept. 21st, Oct. 19th, Nov. 16th, and Dec. 21, 2017 at the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence(USNF) 220 Main St.,Northampton, MA 01060.  Allies, significant others, family, and friends are welcome too. Use the side entrance, and doorbell if needed, to be let in. We meet in a conference room downstairs. The group is free. Journey is an outreach ministry of the Haydenville Congregational Church, UCC.  For more info email: journeynorthampton@gmail.com


Come Walk the Labyrinth

Edwards Church of Northampton
297 Main Street
Northampton, MA 01060

The Labyrinth Walk is now being held about 4 times a year. Please contact the church office for more information.

 

FREE ECUMENICAL OUTREACH MEALS

First Congregational Church UCC
20 Lathrop Street
West Springfield, MA 01086
Please contact the church for information on their Wednesday Suppers and Saturday Breakfast.
Trinity Church
17 Severance Street
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Free ecumenical outreach community meals every Friday 5:30PM - 6:30PM.
Cathedral in The Night
Corner of Center & Main Streets
Northampton, MA 01060
Weekly meals offered on Sunday after worship which begins at 5:00 PM.
Cathedral in The Light
Town Common
Greenfield, MA 01301
Weekly meals offered on Sunday after worship which begins at 2:00PM.

United Congregational Church of Holyoke
300 Appleton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040

Free community meal 2nd Friday of each month at 5:30PM followed by family movie night at 6:30PM with children's activities 6:00PM - 6:25PM.

Faith United Church, UCC
52 Summer Avenue
Springfield, MA 01108
Noon time on the last Saturday of each month. Free monthly community lunch and clothing give-away. "Ask a Nurse", health and medication questions answered by medical professionals.
Faithwaze, Community Christian Service
United Congregational Church of Holyoke
300 Appleton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
Each Saturday beginning March 24th. Doors open at 3PM, service starts at 4PM. Free soup and bread to follow. Experience Un-Churching!
Contact Lance Humphrey with
questions at 413-246-8854.
Easthampton Congregational Church
112 Main Street
Easthampton, MA 01027

Marsha's Meals. All are welcome and donations will be accepted.
3rd Friday of the month at 5pm.

2nd Wednesday of the month the church holds its food pantry. Please bring your own recyclable bags with you.
All are welcome.

OBITUARIES 

 

Please click here to view all MACUCC Obituaries.
 


CLASSIFIEDS

 

 Please click here to view all MACUCC Classifieds


 

Western Region of
The Massachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ

413-589-7034
holmesd@macucc.org 
www.macucc.org/western

Office Hours: 
Monday: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: Closed