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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Les Boulevardiers will be swinging into UCC Holyoke on Friday, May 3rd at 8pm to perform their mix of “tango, jazz and a shot of swing”. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. This is a benefit event for Trans Asylum Seekers and tickets include admission to the performance, beverage, dessert, art show and 50/50 raffle.
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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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Looking for a different Friday night activity? How about some Tango, Jazz and a shot of Swing? All Are Welcome to join us on Friday, May 3rd at 8 pm for Les Boulevardiers. The cost is $15 per person and includes admission for the performance, beverage, dessert, art show and 50/50 raffle. Tickets are available now for purchase at www.eventbrite.com/e/les-boulevardiers-tango-jazz-and-a-shot-of-swing-tickets-60674137980. This is a benefit for Trans Asylum Seekers and is part of our Spirit of the Arts series. More info at our event page or at www.uccholyoke.org. See you there! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #transasylumseekers #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Happy Easter! All Are Welcome to join us this morning for Faithwaze Breakfast Chapel at 8:30 am and Easter Sunday worship at 10 am. Directions and more information at www.uccholyoke.org. #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #faithwazebreakfastchapel #easter2019 #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
We have a busy week here at UCC Holyoke! Starting with Faithwaze and Palm Sunday tomorrow, then our Ballet Hispánico community dance workshop on Wednesday, and wrapping up with our Good Friday and Easter services. All Are Welcome to join us for any or all of our events. We'll see you there! Directions and parking information at www.uccholyoke.org. #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #faithwaze #easter2019 #goodfriday2019 #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
We've got some great events this week here at the United Congregational Church of Holyoke. Thursday 4/11 is Pizza, Film and Talk with a film about the first female chieftain of a Cherokee tribe. Film is free, pizza is available per slice for a donation. Then on Friday is a FREE community meal and family friendly film. All Are Welcome. See you this week! Directions and parking information at www.uccholyoke.org. #uccholyoke #ucc #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Spring is here, and Holy Week is right around the corner. Here's what we have so far for Holy Week events. See you there! More information at www.uccholyoke.org. #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality