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 Christianity” 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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Can you believe that Summer Family Fun Day is almost a week away? All Families Are Welcome to join us for music, food, games, facepainting, a bounce house, and FUN! You can find details here: www.facebook.com/events/478567512718007/. Parking information and directions are available at www.uccholyoke.org. See you next Sunday! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
How about some food for thought on this summery Wednesday? Learn more about our church at www.uccholyoke.org. See you soon! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
Final Reminder: Sunday Worship with Just Peace Players
tomorrow at 10 am.
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We're just three days away from our special Sunday Worship with the Just Peace Players. All Are Welcome to join us, we'll learn how to work with our neighbors for justice. Directions and parking information at www.uccholyoke.org. See you Sunday! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality
There's much more to our than can be seen from the outside. United Congregational Church of Holyoke is home to a main sanctuary, Skinner MemorialChapel, assembly hall, kitchen and much more! Some of our facilities can even be rented. Learn more at www.uccholyoke.org/about/facilities-rentals/. See you soon! #uccholyoke #ucc #holyokema #openandaffirming #progressivechristianity #spirituality