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.
Learn MoreHave you heard about Awakenings Conference 2018? It's a biannual Springtime Interfaith Study Conference that we host right here in our church. This year's theme is Pathfinding in an Age of Polarization. There's still time to register! Head on over to www.awakeningsconference.com to register and learn more! #awakeningsconference2018 #pathfindinginanageofpolarization #pathfindersunite #progressivechristianity #openandaffirming #spirituality #interfaith #jewishstudies #atheist #ucc #uccholyoke #holyokema
Looking for something to do with the family this Friday? Come on down to our Community Meal and Family Film night! The meal will be served at 5pm, and the movie starts at 6:30 pm. If you can't make it, no problem... our Community Meals are served monthly from September to June. Learn more at https://www.uccholyoke.org/. See you Friday! #uccholyoke #holyokema #family #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Save the Date: Thursday, April 12. A Danish Film with English Subtitles will be shown at “Pizza, Film, and Talk,” 5:30 pm, Thursday, in Parlor A (use the Appleton Street Door). The program is free, but donations for the pizza are appreciated. Learn more about the film at: http://www.cgjungpage.org/learn/articles/film-reviews/710-the-discovery-of-meaning-in-qbabettes-feast See you on Thursday! www.uccholyoke.org #uccholyoke #pizzafilmandtalk #holyokema #community #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
On March 27, 2018, a large contingent of our Church were on hand to accept citations from Massachusetts State Senator Donald Humason, State Representative Aaron Vega, and Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse for the inclusion of persons with disabilities. The citations were presented through the DDS Citizen Advisory Board. We are proud to the open and affirming and involved in our community. Congratulations to All! Learn more about us at www.uccholyoke.org. #uccholyoke #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality #inclusion
Couldn't make it to our #holyweek services? No problem! You can read the Good Friday and Easter Sunday sermons by clicking the links below. We hope to see you sometime this spring! https://www.uccholyoke.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Good-Friday-Sermon.pdf https://www.uccholyoke.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018.04.01.Easter-Sermon.pdf #uccholyoke #holyweek2018 #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity