First Church of Christ Mass streaming
Longmeadow - First Church of Christ in Longmeadow, 763 Longmeadow St. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to stay home and stay inside, so First Church of Christ in Longmeadow, took worship services and programs online. They are now able to worship in real time on Facebook Live (facebook.com/firstchurchlongmeadow/) and YouTube Live, (youtube.com/channel/UC3YlN6a8bLfarJ_OuQW8siw) with their parishioners and friends. They can take real time prayer requests, respond to messages, play beautiful music, and just be together, when we can’t be together in person. “Social distancing” can be hard for people who are used to the community that a church brings to their life. Now we can bring that sense of community to their home and keep them safe. We also offer Sunday School through Zoom meeting, immediately following the worship service, so the kids can get together with their friends online for a fun, spiritual activity! They have additional programs, throughout the week, for online meetup through Zoom: “Interfaith Coffee and Conversations,” Tuesdays at 10 a,m,: Bring a cup of your favorite morning drink and join faith leaders and community members from Jewish, Episcopal, Catholic, UCC, Lutheran, Methodist, Muslim, Baha’I, and no faith tradition as we talk about life; “Contemplative Prayer,” Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m.: This gathering offers an opportunity for Christian contemplative prayer practices, including the silent practice of Centering Prayer as taught by Fr. Thomas Keating, and Lectio Divina, an ancient monastic practice for meditating on scripture passages. No prior experience necessary – all are welcome;· “Bible Study” Thursdays, 10 a.m.; It’s great to hear the pastors interpret the Bible for you on Sunday mornings. But, it’s only half the experience the Bible can provide. The other half is when you study it with others and sharpen everyone’s minds. Bible study is exciting, inspiring — and creates stronger connections among those who come; “Youth Group Opportunities:” Zoom meetup groups for middle and high school students on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. and a book club on Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Contact Christine Callahan (Christine@firstchurchlongmeadow.org) for more information about our youth programs For more information about First Church, and the programs listed above, please visit http://www.1stchurchlongmeadow.org, e-mail admin@firstchurchlongmeadow, or call 413-567-6287.
Online services
Springfield - South Congregational Church, Maple Street, invites the community for Sunday services at 10 a.m. via Zoom. More information on their Facebook page.
Catholic Women’s Club banquet cancelled
Agawam - The Annual May Banquet for THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF AGAWAM which was to be held at Storrowtown Tavern on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, has been cancelled. It has been re-scheduled to May of next year. It will be held at Storrowtown Tavern on May 18, 2021. Members will be informed of plans for the 2020-2021 club year as information is available.
Clothing donation box
Chicopee - St. Anthony of Padua, 56 St. Anthony St. in the Willimansett section has a donation box from Planet Aid in it's parking lot. Please donate clean, gently used clothes to distribute to those in need living in the community.
Clothing drop off project
Chicopee - Faith United Methodist Church has teamed up with St. Pauly Textile Inc., to collect used clothing. The company works with non-profit organizations, like Faith United Methodist Church to set up used clothing drop off sheds designed to give community members a clean, attractive, and well-monitored place to donate gently used textile items, which are then distributed both here in the U.S. and worldwide to people who need them. The church receives funding for clothing collected, and additionally has the option to use any of this clothing to serve community needs. Accepted items include clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, drapes, linens, pillowcases and stuffed animals. Donors are asked to donate items in a plastic bag to protect against dirt and the elements. There is a small box on the shed that contains receipts to help donors take a tax deduction. The church is located at 191 Montcalm St.
Clothing drop off project
Longmeadow - St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 335 Longmeadow St. has teamed up with St. Pauly Textile Inc., to collect used clothing. The company works with non-profit organizations, like St. Andrew's to set up used clothing drop off sheds designed to give community members a clean, attractive, and well-monitored place to donate gently used textile items, which are then distributed both here in the U.S. and worldwide to people who need them. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church receives a stipend for clothing collected, which the church will use to provide additional support for its Missions/Outreach ministry. The church also has the option to use any of this clothing to serve community needs. Accepted items include clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, sheets, drapes, linens, pillowcases and stuffed animals. Donors are asked to donate items in a plastic bag to protect against dirt and the elements. There is a small box on the shed that contains receipts to help donors take a tax deduction.
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