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 Towards Justice, Peace and Christianity” 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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Final Reminder: Sunday Worship with Just Peace Players
tomorrow at 10 am.
See you there!
We're just three days away from our special Sunday Worship with the Just Peace Players. All Are Welcome to join us, we'll learn how to work with our neighbors for justice. Directions and parking information at www.uccholyoke.org. See you Sunday! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
There's much more to our than can be seen from the outside. United Congregational Church of Holyoke is home to a main sanctuary, Skinner MemorialChapel, assembly hall, kitchen and much more! Some of our facilities can even be rented. Learn more at www.uccholyoke.org/about/facilities-rentals/. See you soon! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
We can always use a reminder to be more merciful. Join us next Sunday at 10 am, when the Just Peace Players will show us how to do just that. Learn more at www.uccholyoke.org. See You Soon! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
It is official! The three Southern New England conferences of the United Church of Christ (Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut) will be joining forces as one conference. Read more about this decision here: www.ucc.org/news_synod_oks_replacing_3_southern_new_england_conferences_with_1_06242019?fbclid=Iw... Learn more about UCC Holyoke at: www.uccholyoke.org. See you soon! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Synod OKs replacing 3 Southern New England conferences with 1
The UCC is seeking a just world for all. Will you join us?