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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“Inspiring Community Toward Justice, Peace and Creativity” is our brand-new Vision Statement. Learn more about who we are and how we will realize our vision.
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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 Sunday mornings at 8:30 am.
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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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Looking for some food for thought? Check out this article from #ucc and let us know what you think: www.ucc.org/commentary_love_is_justice_embodied_082919 Looking for some food for your spirit? You're welcome to join us anytime. Learn more at www.uccholyoke.org. See you soon! #uccholyoke #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Commentary: Love Is Justice Embodied
According to Omid Safi, “love is justice embodied.”Friendly Reminder: You are loved and you are welcome here at UCC Holyoke! Our door is open to everyone. Visit www.uccholyoke.org to learn more. See you soon! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
This is awesome! Check out this article about an Ohio church that was built in 1843 and remodeled for accessibility: www.ucc.org/news_even_an_1843_building_can_be_accessible_ohio_church_shows_08222019. Learn more about our church at www.uccholyoke.org. All Are Welcome. See you soon! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Even an 1843 building can be accessible, Ohio church shows
The folks at Community Congregational UCC , Amherst, Ohio, weren't sure their 1843 sanctuary could ever accommodate people with physical disabilities. Now the changes they’ve made to their New Engla...Did you know you can keep up with us on Instagram too? Just search for UCC Holyoke and give us a follow! And we're always at www.uccholyoke.org. See you soon! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
The Bahamas are reeling from devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian and will be for forseeable future. This article from #ucc contains advice and links for those who want to help with the response. www.ucc.org/news_ucc_disaster_ministries_offers_hurricane_dorian_response_info_advice_09052019.
UCC Holyoke is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. Learn more about us at www.uccholyoke.org. #uccholyoke #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
UCC Disaster Ministries offers Hurricane Dorian response, info, advice
As Hurricane Dorian nears the southeastern United States with destruction in its wake in the Bahamas, the UCC Disaster Ministries team is offering information and advice to churches that want to help ...