Second Congregational Church, Greenfield, MA

Greenfield Second Church

Sunday Morning Worship Service
10:00 a.m. ~ All Are Welcome!
16 Court Square, Greenfield, MA 01301

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Upcoming Events

There are so many great things happening at our church; small groups, service projects, music festivals, holiday concerts, special worship events, book groups, community meals, etc.  To best communicate with people we use our Weekly Reader email to keep folks connected and in the know with regular and timely updates. We use Constant Contact so it is easy to sign up, manage your personal preferences, and even unsubscribe. The Weekly Reader email has ALL the information and updates folks need; revisions, time changes, room switches, cancellations, etc.). One email a week brings you all the info you need to be in the know.

Thanksgiving / Advent / Christmas Season of 2018

Here is a list of some larger things happening this Fall and holiday season.

CROP Walk – Join us for the annual Walk for Hunger. 25% of the money raised stays local and 75% goes to projects around the world to help those most in need. October 14th 2:00 p.m.
All Church Read ~ Brian McClaren’s powerful book, The Great Spiritual Migration, speaks to the changing nature of faith and spirituality in the church and out in the world. Six weeks after church discussion: September 23 through October 28.
Financial Peace University ~ Learn expert sound financial advice on everything from getting out of credit card debt to saving for your kids’ college. Learn the emotional and spiritual dimensions of money. One hour DVD lesson and small group conversation. Various nights in late 2018 and early 2019.
Sermon Series on Building The Beloved Community. October 14 through November 18. As our culture is becoming more and more disconnected, how can the Church work to be part of the cure of the modern epidemic of loneliness?
Yummy Treats and Art ~ Sunday, October 28th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy some yummy cookies, fruit, and other treats, spend some time in conversation and, of course, make some art. Great intergenerational family-friendly fun!
The Pastor’s Book Club. Learn how to understand and help situations of global poverty. Read Peter Singer’s radical book, The Life You Can Save. Tuesday, October 30th in the Community Room from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 3 – Join us for our community wide Cider Days Pancake Breakfast in the large Parish Hall from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Thanksgiving Food Drive ~ November 4, 11, 18. Bring non-perishable goods to church and we’ll ensure they get to the local food pantry in time for Thanksgiving.
Sunday, November 25th ~ Join us for the ‘The Hanging of the Greens’ following worship on the Sunday before the season of Advent. Come help us decorate the sanctuary for the holiday season.
 
After Thanksgiving ~ Beautiful and robust poinsettia plants will be available for purchase after Thanksgiving for delivery before Christmas. Forms will be available in the Sunday worship bulletin and can be requested by emailing the office.
 
Advent Worship ~ Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Hear the stories over these four weeks that lead up to the birth of Jesus. December 2, 9, 16, 23.
Sunday, December 2nd ~ Immediately following our worship service, please join us for our annual Advent Workshop. We will have crafts to make and fun activities for all ages. Create door sprays, decorate your own holiday sugar cookies, paint ornaments, and so much more.
 
Sunday, December 9th ~ Please join us for our always fun one-time rehearsal & Impromptu Christmas Pageant. The rehearsal is at 3:00 p.m. and our interpretation of Jesus’ Birth starts at 4:00 p.m. Everyone is invited and come and join in the pageant and to stay afterwards for a Mac & Cheese dinner (many kinds!).
Tuesday, December 11th ~ Our very special ‘Blue Christmas’ service for all who’ve had a difficult year. Join us for this quiet and powerful service at 7:00 p.m. For many folks, this is the most meaningful worship gathering of the year.
Monday, December 24th ~ 5:30 p.m. Join us for our family Candlelight Christmas Eve Service. Sing the great Christmas carols and hear the ancient story be told anew.
Saturday, December 31st, Join us for a New Year’s Eve special meditative worship service based on the Taize’ community in France. Quiet, candlelight, and simple meditative chants. Lessons on the chants begin at 6:30 p.m. and the worship gathering starts at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Come and find peace as you start the New Year.

CONNECT

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