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Monday 12:30pm - 4:30pm Tuesday 10am - 2pm Wednesday 10am - 2pm Thursday 10am - 2pm Friday 10am - 2pm Sunday 9:30am - 12pm

Amherst South Congregational Church

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We are an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. We strive to be a church where all can seek, pray, learn, and serve together.

South Church is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. We strive to be a church where all can seek, pray, learn, and serve together, find Christ’s grace; and be inspired to spread the good news of God’s love in person. Wherever you are on life’s journey, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE!

10/12/2026

Quick reminder to order your South Church fall dinner as soon as possible to dine-in or pick up this Saturday! https://amherstsouthchurch.org/fall-dinner-october-17-dine-in-or-to-go/

10/10/2026

Calm & Candlelight: Taizé Services return monthly this fall with live music, prayer, lyrical chants, time for quiet reflection, and candlelight. These services are on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.: October 14, November 11, and December 9.

The service starts at 6:30, but all are welcome to join us for a simple meal of soup and salad at 5:30 before the service. We’d love you to join us!

For more information, or to RSVP for the meal:
https://amherstsouthchurch.org/taize-fall-2026/

10/09/2026

Join us for pizza & movie night on Wednesday, November 4 at 5 p.m.! We will be showing The Visitor, a PG-13 film that explores the issue of immigration and the theme of connection.

When a bored professor goes to New York to present a paper, he finds undocumented immigrants living in his apartment. He befriends them, and when one gets detained by ICE, he tries to help.

Suggested donation: $5 per person, $15 maximum per family for the pizza.The film is free and starts at 6 p.m. There will be a brief introduction and a discussion afterward.

Reservations: 413-253-2977 or [email protected].

For more information on our other Arts & Social Justice Programs, visit https://amherstsouthchurch.org/arts-and-social-justice-series/

10/04/2026

Fall comes to South Church and our meadow - bringing a little sun, a few changing colors and abundant music. To everything there is a season.

10/03/2026

The Sleighbell Fair is coming and needs your donations! And be sure to put November 21 on your calendar! https://amherstsouthchurch.org/the-sleighbell-fair-needs-your-donations/

10/01/2026

Great conversations and turn out last night for a meaningful book discussion on "Homegoing”by Yaa Gyasi. Special thanks to our presenters Marita Banda (who teaches at Amherst Regional High School) and Bruce Penniman (who heads up our Arts & Social Justice Program) as well as all who attended! More info: https://amherstsouthchurch.org/yaa-gyasis-homegoing-book-group-discussion/

This program was supported by funding from Mass Humanities, the Mass Cultural Council, the Town of Amherst Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Jones Library, and our church.

09/20/2026

Quick reminder! Join us on Wednesday, September 30 at 7 p.m. for our Homegoing book group discussion! This is a sequel to the Reading Frederick Douglass Together community gathering held on July 5. If you have not signed up already, please do so as soon as possible by contacting South Congregational Church. https://amherstsouthchurch.org/yaa-gyasis-homegoing-book-group-discussion/

This program is supported by funding from Mass Humanities, the Mass Cultural Council, the Town of Amherst Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Jones Library, and South Congregational Church.

09/12/2026

We invite you to join us for our Welcome Back Sunday service tomorrow , and the Fellowship Hour that follows (featuring “Welcome Back Sundaes”)!

09/10/2026

Join us on Wednesday, September 30 at 7 p.m. for our Homegoing book group discussion! This is a sequel to the Reading Frederick Douglass Together community gathering held on July 5. If you have not signed up already, please do so as soon as possible by contacting South Congregational Church. https://amherstsouthchurch.org/yaa-gyasis-homegoing-book-group-discussion/

This program is supported by funding from Mass Humanities, the Mass Cultural Council, the Town of Amherst Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Jones Library, and South Congregational Church.

09/08/2026

Welcome Back Sunday is September 13th! Both Sunday School and the choir restart after the summer break. It's a great time to plan a visit, or return to church! Worship starts at 10 a.m.

Stay for ice cream and "Welcome Back Sundaes" at fellowship hour after the service! https://amherstsouthchurch.org/welcome-back-sunday-is-september-13/

Hope everyone had a great summer, and hope to see you this Sunday!

Address

1066 S East Street
Amherst, MA
01002

Opening Hours

Monday	12:30pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 2pm
Wednesday	10am - 2pm
Thursday	10am - 2pm
Friday	10am - 2pm
Sunday	9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+14132532977

Website

http://www.amherstsouthchurch.org/

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