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 Toward Justice, Peace and Creativity” 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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Did You Know: Open and Affirming isn’t just a description. It’s a designation of United Church of Christ churches that welcome people from all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. United Congregational Church of Holyoke is proud to be among the 1,500 Open and Affirming congregations in the United States. Learn more about this designation here: openandaffirming.org/ona/. See you soon! Learn more about us at www.uccholyoke.org. #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Got questions about our church? We’ve got answers. Visit the frequently asked questions page at our website anytime: www.uccholyoke.org/about/frequently-asked-questions/. See you soon! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Frequently Asked Questions | The United Congregational Church of Holyoke
Many questions get asked by visitors, newcomers to town and friends and neighbors of our members. Here’s a list of questions that may help you get to know the United Congregational Church of Holyoke...It is all about investing smart. Always give back and pay it forward. Learn more about how we give back at www.uccholyoke.org. See you soon! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Did you know that our church is home to two historical pipe organs? Here's a video of one of them in action: www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=w3zbwK0mkL8 Learn more about them (and our church) at www.uccholyoke.org. See you soon! #uccholyoke #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Christus, der ist mein Leben: Choral mit 10 Partiten by Johann Pachelbel
Played by United Congregational Church Organist, Roberta Morkin, on the E.M. Skinner Opus 179 organ, located in the Skinner Memorial Chapel, a part of the Un...