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 at the United Congregational Church of Holyoke. Regardless of your beliefs or background, you'll be welcomed here. We hope to see you soon! www.uccholyoke.org for more information. #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality #allarewelcome
Did you know our church has a history that began in 1799? Our congregation today is the result of the eventual consolidation of five Holyoke churches. The Carver angel pictured here is nearly 100 years old. Learn more at www.uccholyoke.org, or come see for yourself! All Are Welcome. #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #holyokehistory #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Want to see a movie? All Are Welcome to catch a flick with us this week! On Thursday we have Pizza, Film and Talk at 5:30pm; on Friday we have our Community Meal at 5pm, followed by a family-friendly film at 6pm. Directions, parking info and more at www.uccholyoke.org. See you then! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
A big "Thank You" goes to everyone who supported our Trans Asylum Seekers benefit with Les Boulevardiers last night. Whether you purchased tickets in advance or at the door, or even just liked and shared one of our posts, your contribution is meaningful and appreciated. Thank you again and we hope to see you all soon! Check us out at www.uccholyoke.org. #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #transgenderactivism #progressivechristiantiy #spirituality