Our theme for April is Surprise. April 5 – Easter Sunday Sermon: “Mary’s Surprise” John 20: 1-8 April 12 Easter is more than one day, and our Bible is full of Easter stories. We read about the disciples on the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24: 13-35. Sermon: “Right Beside You”. Jesus is often closer […]

Sunday, April 19, 3 p.m. The South Church Arts & Social Justice Series presents virtuoso organist Christopher Houlihan performing on our historic organ. Christopher Houlihan has established an international reputation as a “passionate and intelligently virtuoso musician” (Gramophone), hailed for his “glowing, miraculously life-affirming performances” (Los Angeles Times). His playing has been praised as “eloquent” (The New York Times), “dazzling”

Saturday, April 25th – Curbside pick-up between 5 & 6 p.m. Choose from Pulled Pork or BBQ Soy Curls, both accompanied by Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Corn Bread and Carrot Cake. Price: $20 Phone orders: call (413) 253-2977. Proceeds shared between the Food Bank of Western MA, Amherst Survival Center, and ministries

Join us for an Easter Sunday filled with music and joy as we celebrate this holy day together.  6:00 a.m. Easter Dawn Service Join us in the meadow behind the church for a sunrise service. This service will feature alphorns played by Jean Jeffries and Chris Mortensen. Followed by breakfast inside. 10:00 a.m. Easter Worship

March 29: Palm Sunday 10:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Service with special music and a palm procession. Sermon: “The Battle of the Parades”. The service will begin with a procession led by the youth and children with their palms. The sermon will look at all the unanswered questions in the story of Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem.

March 1 Our sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer continues with a sermon about forgiveness: “Forgive us Our Debts As We Forgive ourDebtors”. What does it mean to be forgiving? How is our willingness to forgive tied to our ability to let go and allow ourselves to accept forgiveness? How do we forgive one another?

Nourishment for Body & Soul: Every Wednesday in February & March Calming, Candlelit, Musical Service: 6:00–6:30 p.m. Join us for special services with live music, prayer, and time for quiet reflection, based on the practices of the Taizé Community in France. It’s like yoga for the soul! Community Supper: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Come early

Reverend Susan Cartmell and Director of Music Marilyn Brayne recently spoke with Monte Belmonte and Kaliis Smith, hosts of The Fabulous 413 on New England Public Media, about our upcoming Calm & Candlelight services. Listen to the show for an in-depth conversation about the Taizé practices and chants featured in these Wednesday night services, and

In the first two weeks of February, the sermons will both be about how God works. February 1 Lost and Found: How active God is in seeking us when we have lost our way.Luke 15:1-10. Feburary 8A New Look at Paradise: Our sermon will focus on one of the most powerful and troubling texts in

Saturday, March 21st – Curbside Pick-up 5 to 6 p.m. Choose from Parmesan-Crusted Chicken or Parmesan-Crusted Gardein Chik’n, both accompanied by roasted baby potatoes, maple brown sugar-glazed carrots, roll and chocolate mousse Price: $20 Phone orders: call (413) 253-2977. Proceeds shared between the Food Bank of Western MA, Amherst Survival Center, and ministries of South