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 holiday season, treat yourself by nurturing your faith at the Faithwaze Holiday Gathering next Saturday, December 15th at United Congregational Church of Holyoke. Doors open at 3pm, service and supper begin at 4pm. All Are Welcome to join the celebration. Learn more at www.uccholyoke.org/worship/faithwaze. See you Saturday! #uccholyoke #faithwaze #communitydrivenchristianity #holyokema #ucc #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Hey, you! Yeah, you, right there! Just thought you could use a reminder that wherever you are on Life's path, You Are Always Welcome to join us for Sunday worship at United Congregational Church of Holyoke. We begin at 10 am, either in our Chapel or Main Sanctuary. Find more information at www.uccholyoke.org. See You Sunday! #uccholyoke #holyokema #ucc #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Hello everyone! Just a reminder that we're looking for volunteers to join our Chancel and Bell Choirs for the Holiday season and beyond. Bell Choir rehearses Tuesday evenings at 5:30 and Chancel Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings at 5:30. If you're interested, please call the Church office at 413-532-1438 or learn more at www.uccholyoke.org/music-arts/choirs. Come sing and ring with us this holiday season! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #bellchoir #chancelchoir #churchmusic #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at the United Congregational Church of Holyoke! Our office will be closed Thursday and Friday in honor of the holiday. See you at Faithwaze on Saturday! Learn more at www.uccholyoke.org. #uccholyoke #thanksgiving2018 #holyokema #ucc #openandaffirming #progressivechrisianity #spirituality
Add a little more Thanksgiving into your holiday weekend with a feast for your soul next Saturday (November 24) with the Faithwaze November Feast at the United Congregational Church of Holyoke! Doors open at 3pm and the service begins at 4 pm in the church auditorium. In case you missed it, the October feast included a Dancing in the Streets presentation (pictured below). For directions, parking and more information, visit www.uccholyoke.org. See you next Saturday! #uccholyoke #faithwaze #communitydrivenchristianity #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality