Posts by Jim Foudy (Page 3)

Online Auction and Art Fair — What To Do Now

Looking for Artisans and Donations of Treasures and Services!! We will be hosting an Online Action the first two weeks of September, culminating in an Auction and Art Fair from 9:00-3:00 on September 16. Part of the proceeds will go to the Williamsburg ‘Take and Eat’ program that provides weekend meals to seniors. Here’s how you can help us get ready now:…

Calling All Local Artisans!!

Please join us at our Auction and Local Artisans Art Show and Sale Sept. 16, 2023, 9:00-3:00 143 Main St., Haydenville, MA 01039 To benefit the Haydenville Congregational Church and Williamsburg’s Take and Eat Program ● Artisan Spaces: Each Artisan will be assigned a 12’x12′ space on the lawn. Artisans supply their own tents and tables● Snacks/Beverages: Snacks for sale in the church.…

Building Your Sacred Tool Box

By Annie Turner Sermon delivered July 2, 2023 at Haydenville Congregational Church READINGS: ISAIAH 43: 16-21 & 1 JAMES: 12-18. “SEE I AM DOING SOMETHING NEW; NOW IT SPRINGS FORTH, DO YOU NOT PERCEIVE IT?” HELLO, MY DEAREST PEEPS. I HOPE YOUR DAY IS GOING WELL, AND I PRAY THAT MY WORDS WILL GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND UPLIFT IN THIS DAY AND…

The roots of our Peace and Social Justice Work

Doug Renick, a member of the Peace and Justice Steering Committee, recently offered the Opening Words in worship. He used the occasion to talk about Haydenville Congregational Church’s social justice mission. And he offered scripture passages and other readings to explain why we do the work we do. The text of his remarks can be found in the Inspiration Blog on our website. PEOPLE WE…

HCC Actions for Racial Justice

On October 3, 2021 the church held its second Racial Justice Forum organized by our Racial Equity Leadership Team (RELT) members Amihan Matias and Carla Imperial. Here is the list of work done since June 2020 as complied by the RELT. Here is the list of ideas for moving forward. Here is the RELT proposal to become a standing committee of the…