Roundup of faith-based events.
The Right Rev. Douglas Fisher, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts, is among the participants in Climate Revival. Climate Revival
The Rev. Douglas John Fisher, the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts, is among those attending “Climate Revival 2013,” organized by New England Regional Environmental Ministries, April 27 at two worship venues on Boston’s Copley Square – Old South Church United Church Congregational at 10 a.m. for services, with lunch at 11:30 a.m., and Trinity Church, Episcopal, at 1:30 p.m.
The event is billed as “An Ecumenical Festival to Embolden the Renewal of Creation” and features participants both from the Boston region as well as elsewhere.
Those scheduled to preach at services include the Rev. Geoffrey Black, general minister and president of the United Church of Christ, and Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church. “The Climate Revival is a gathering of God’s people who care about God’s Earth. It is a time to understand what is going on, and then act for the sake of future generations. I am grateful to all those who organized this day and look forward to participating in Boston and coming back to Western Mass. with hope and a renewed commitment to this cause.” Fisher said.
The event is being held as part of the United Church of Christ Mission 4/1 Earth. Co-sponsors are Province 1 of the Episcopal Dioceses of New England and Environmental Ministries; Massachusetts Conference, United Church of Christ, and the Massachusetts Council of Churches.
It has been organized as “the region’s largest and most denominationally diverse gathering of Christian leaders on the issue of climate change.” The program includes a round table discussion at Old South Church with leading clergy from different denominations, moderated by Wen Stephenson, journalist, editor, producer and climate activist.
A climate justice rally following the worship services at Trinity Church has been cancelled because of the recent bombings near Copley Square during the Boston Marathon.
Turkey supper
SOUTH DEERFIELD – South Deerfield Congregational Church, 71 North Main St., will hold a turkey supper on April 27 with seatings at 5 and 6 p.m. Cost is $10 adults, $4 children 4 to 12, free for children 3 and under. Reservations recommended (413) 665-2481.
Family dinner
HADLEY – Wesley United Methodist Church, 98 North Maple St., will host a community family dinner and children’s play “Fruits for Thought” on April 27. Dinner begins at 5 p.m., followed by the play. Donations accepted.
Pioneer Valley Cappella will hold a performance at the church on May 3 at 7:30 p.m. A freewill donation will be accepted at the door.
Music series
SUFFIELD – The Naugatuck Valley College Choir and the First Church Chancel Choir will perform in concert at First Church of Christ, Congregational, 81 High St., on April 27 at 7 p.m. with reception to follow. A $10 donation is requested.
Comedian event
SOUTHWICK – Comedian and inspirational speaker Bob Stromberg will appear at Christ Lutheran Church, 568 College Highway, on April 27 at 6 and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are available at www.clcsouthwick.org or at the church office.
Spring dinner
EAST LONGMEADOW – The United Methodist Church, 215 Somers Road, will hold a spring fair with crafters and a bake sale on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Psychic fair
SPRINGFIELD – First Spiritualist Church, 33 Bliss St., will hold a psychic fair-medium’s day and bake sale on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $20 for a 15 minute private reading. For information, call Denise at (413) 519-9669 or visit www.springfieldspiritualistchurch.com
Spring concert
SOUTHAMPTON – Southampton Community Chorus presents “100 Years of Broadway” on April 27 at Florence Congregational Church at 3 p.m. and on April 28 at First Congregational Church of Southampton at 4 p.m. Suggested donation is $7.
Royal tea
AGAWAM – Agawam Congregational Church, 745 Main St., presents a “Royal Baby Tea” on April 27 at 1 p.m. in Bryan Hall. Tickets are $12, $5 girls under 12.
Plant sale
NORTHAMPTON – Florence Congregational Church, 130 Pine St., will hold a spring plant and tag sale on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pork dinner
MONSON – A roast pork dinner will be served on April 27 at Monson-Glendale United Methodist Church, 162 Main St., from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $12 adults, $6 for children.
Tag sale
EAST LONGMEADOW – St. Paul Lutheran Church, 181 Elm St., is holding a tag and bake sale on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking is available in the church parking lot. No on street parking.
Lag B’omer
LONGMEADOW – Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy, 1148 Converse St., is organizing an evening of outdoor fun and activity for Lag B’omer, which celebrates an ancient victory. Festivities will be held on April 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information call the academy at (413) 567-8665 or email info@lya.org
Jazz concert
AMHERST – The Jewish Community of Amherst, 742 Main St., presents an afternoon of jazz with Gary Smulyan and friends on April 28 at 3 p.m. A suggested donation of $15 is requested at the door.
Spring concert
SPRINGFIELD – Bethesda Lutheran Church, 455 Island Pond Road, will hold a free spring jazz concert on April 28 at 4 p.m. with refreshments to follow.
Sunday forum
SPRINGFIELD – The public is invited to attend the Unitarian Universalist Society of Greater Springfield’s “First Hour Forum” on the topic of “The Basic Income Guarantee” with Jason Burke-Murphy on April 28 from 9 to 10 a.m. The forum is held in the second-floor balcony room before the Sunday service. The church is located at 245 Porter Lake Drive.
Free lecture
LONGMEADOW – First Church of Christ, Scientist, Longmeadow-Springfield, 916 Williams St., will present a free public lecture, “Eternal Life: Could it be that God didn’t intend you to age?” by Mark Swinney, a member of the Christian Science board of lectureship, on April 30 at 7 p.m.
Polish dinner
NORTHAMPTON – St. Valentine’s Polish National Catholic Church, 127 King St., will hold its sixth annual “Polish Dinner” on May 5 at noon in the Parish Hall. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children under 12. For further information and reservations, call the rectory office at (413) 584-0133 by April 30.
Time capsule
SPRINGFIELD – Temple Beth El continues its 100th year celebration with the interment of a time capsule on April 28 at 2:30 p.m. at the synagogue, 979 Dickinson St. The public is cordially invited.
The event, chaired by Tina Rubin and Allison Steinberg, will be the culmination of work done with the youth of the synagogue to narrate their feelings concerning the temple, as well as what it is like to be a Jewish teen in 2013.
The capsule will be buried on the grounds of the temple, along with an additional capsule from Congregation B’nai Jacob that was preserved as a result of the merger of the two congregations in 2008.
The burial of the time capsules will precede the synagogue’s Centennial Concert, “Soul to Soul,” featuring Yiddish and African-American music at 4 p.m. Tickets for that event are $12 for students and senior citizens, $18 for general admission, and $54 for “Producer’s Circle” (preferred seating and post-concert reception), and are available for purchase atwww.tbespringfield.org
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