Haydenville Congregational Church is committed to social justice work. On Sunday, March 26, Doug Renick offered this message about the social justice mission as part of opening words. Friends, the following two passages are the foundation of our peace and justice work here at HCC: From Matthew 25 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)  ‘Come, you that are blessed by God, inherit the…

By Rev. Andrea Ayvazian I was recently interviewed on a local radio program about my reflections on the state of the peace and justice movement in the Valley and around the country. At the end of the show, the host asked: “So Andrea, what keeps you going? What gives you hope?” Those are good questions, and I should have predicted he would…

Sermon delivered by Anne Turner on Homecoming Sunday, September 18, 2022. This is Welcome Sunday, so I want to extend a wide and loving welcome to everyone here and everyone listening in. As you know from the earlier words, the Haydenville Congregational Church is known for and proud of its welcome. This is not braggadocio (only English majors get to use this…

Remarks delivered by Susan Farrell, June 26, 2022 at the Williamsburg Congregational Church, part of an ecumencial service to mark the state of the town’s 250th anniversary. Good Evening,  When Reverend Noyes asked me, as the Moderator of the Haydenville Congregational Church, to speak about the history of our beloved Church, I said Sure – how long does it need to be?…

By REV. ANDREA AYVAZIAN “Her Choice, Not Mine, Not Yours.”       That was the first sign I saw when I arrived at the pro-choice rally in front of City Hall in Northampton on May 14. I thought we were off to a good start. As I joined the large, passionate, and clearly agitated crowd, I saw other posters that made me feel grateful…