We are an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ located in the heart of Holyoke, Massachusetts.
We welcome and invite into our community persons of every age, gender, race, nationality and heritage, educational back-ground, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, including gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
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Worship is what we do, and all are welcome. Our main worship service is on Sundays at 10 am, with children’s services starting at 10:20 am. We also offer Faithwaze, our community-based Christian service, on Saturdays at 3pm.
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We are so glad you decided to visit us. If you are coming to worship here for the first time, be prepared to let go of some preconceptions. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. We experience good community here. We think you will too.
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From outreach programs like Rebekah’s closet, to community meals and fellowship, to family movie nights to Awakenings (our biannual conference) we have a full slate of programs available to serve our congregation and our community.
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All Are Welcome to celebrate Father's Day with us this Sunday, June 16! Directions and parking information at www.uccholyoke.org. See you Sunday! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #faithwazebreakfastchapel #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality #fathersday2019
The film for tonight's Pizza, Film and Talk is Le Cage aux Folles. See you there! More info at www.uccholyoke.org
All Are Welcome to join us for a very special Community Meal this Friday, June 14th at 5pm. We'll be enjoying some authentic Turkish cuisine followed by a short film or two about the meaning of Ramadan. This event is free. Directions and parking information at www.uccholyoke.org. See you Friday! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
All Are Welcome to join us this Thursday, June 13th for Pizza, Film and Talk! More info at www.uccholyoke.org. #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
This graphic from #ucc says it all. All Are Welcome to join us for a worship service or event, and to share, sing and celebrate with us. We don't just worship here, we renew our spirits. We invite you to renew yours. Learn more at www.uccholyoke.org. See You Soon! #uccholyoke #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality