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 MoreThis time next week, the table will be set again for Faithwaze! Join us next Saturday, February 23 at 3pm. We'll nurture our faith, practice thanks giving, share a meal and enjoy music. All Are Welcome. Learn more at www.uccholyoke.org/worship/faithwaze. #uccholyoke #faithwaze #communitydrivenchristianity #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
We've got dinner and a movie this Valentine's Day! Join us this Thursday, February 14th at 5:30 for Pizza, Film and Talk. We'll enjoy some pizza and screen a classic film set in Northern Africa during WWII. Enter through the Appleton Street door. See you Thursday! More information at www.uccholyoke.org. #uccholyoke #pizzafilmandtalk #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Tomorrow's worship service will be held in the Parlors at 10 am. See you there! Directions at www.uccholyoke.org.
Bring your questions about the Bible -- and a sack lunch or something to share, if you'd like -- to Parlor A on Wednesdays at 11 am. Visit www.uccholyoke.org for directions and more information. See you Wednesday! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Attention, please! This Sunday, January 27th, we'll meet for worship in the Parlors instead of Skinner Chapel. Spread the word and we'll see you Sunday! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality