Upcoming Events
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Food Pantry open
HPC Food Pantry is open to the public. Our open hours are now 9-11 AM the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. All are welcome to come during this time or on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3 PM
Prayer and Songs with Pastor Judy
All are welcome to this new weekly prayer gathering around the piano in our sanctuary, where we will pray for those in need and sing those songs that bring us peace. Prayer Ministry Team leader Flora Willitt and Pastor Stephy will join Pastor Judy for this special gathering.
Community Dinner
All are welcome to the LGBT Asylum Task Force Community Dinner, held every 2nd Monday. Enjoy a free dinner, and learn about this ministry and how you can help.
Family Game Night!
Join us every third Friday for some competitive fun! Free and open to all ages. Bring your own game or play one of ours! Al Green leads.
VBS Training, Planning & Decorating Session
Join Pastor Judy and volunteer for VBS—bakers, artists, painters, designers—all are welcome! Come with ideas and enjoy some coffee, pastries and fruit.
Prayer and Songs with Pastor Judy
All are welcome to this new weekly prayer gathering around the piano in our sanctuary, where we will pray for those in need and sing those songs that bring us peace. Prayer Ministry Team leader Flora Willitt and Pastor Stephy will join Pastor Judy for this special gathering.
Gender Roundtable
An intimate roundtable discussion every third Monday, where members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies, and all who are interested in discussions of gender, gather to discuss various topics in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. This initiative aims to provide a space for open conversation and community building. Pizza is served.
Food Pantry Open
Open to all in the congregation and the neighborhood, for non-perishable food only. Enter through the parking lot entrance.
Prayer and Songs with Pastor Judy
All are welcome to this new weekly prayer gathering around the piano in our sanctuary, where we will pray for those in need and sing those songs that bring us peace. Prayer Ministry Team leader Flora Willitt and Pastor Stephy will join Pastor Judy for this special gathering.
Vacation Bible School
Open to all children ages 5-11, and it’s free! Invite friends and neighbors. Runs Monday-Friday, 9 AM until noon and features stories, games, crafts, water play, singing, food, and more! Contact gracelift@aol.com or Tim and Cat Holmes at catholmes91@gmail.com if you want to sign up for this week of fun and enrichment for your child.
Prayer and Songs with Pastor Judy
All are welcome to this new weekly prayer gathering around the piano in our sanctuary, where we will pray for those in need and sing those songs that bring us peace. Prayer Ministry Team leader Flora Willitt and Pastor Stephy will join Pastor Judy for this special gathering.
Sunday Worship and coffee hour, with food collection
Regular worship, no Sunday school. Please bring donations for our Food Pantry - see suggestions at https://www.hadwenparkchurch.org/news All are welcome!
Safe Harbor
Open to everyone within the rainbow family. Confidential, safe emotional support and community building. Held the first Tuesday of each month in Fellowship Hall. Supper provided.
Food Pantry Open
Open to all in the congregation and the neighborhood, for non-perishable food only. Enter through the parking lot entrance.
Prayer and Songs with Pastor Judy
All are welcome to this new weekly prayer gathering around the piano in our sanctuary, where we will pray for those in need and sing those songs that bring us peace. Prayer Ministry Team leader Flora Willitt and Pastor Stephy will join Pastor Judy for this special gathering.
Community Dinner
All are welcome to the LGBT Asylum Task Force Community Dinner, held every 2nd Monday. Enjoy a free dinner, and learn about this ministry and how you can help.
Prayer and Songs with Pastor Judy
All are welcome to this new weekly prayer gathering around the piano in our sanctuary, where we will pray for those in need and sing those songs that bring us peace. Prayer Ministry Team leader Flora Willitt and Pastor Stephy will join Pastor Judy for this special gathering.
Gender Roundtable
An intimate roundtable discussion every third Monday, where members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies, and all who are interested in discussions of gender, gather to discuss various topics in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. This initiative aims to provide a space for open conversation and community building. Pizza is served.
Family Game Night
Join us every third Friday for some competitive fun! Free and open to all ages. Bring your own game or play one of ours! Al Green leads.
Food Pantry open
Open to all in the congregation and the neighborhood, for non-perishable food only. Enter through the parking lot entrance.
Prayer and Songs with Pastor Judy
All are welcome to this new weekly prayer gathering around the piano in our sanctuary, where we will pray for those in need and sing those songs that bring us peace. Prayer Ministry Team leader Flora Willitt and Pastor Stephy will join Pastor Judy for this special gathering.
Family Fun Day!
Open to all! Come for community fun at Buffumville Lake. Cookout, games of all kinds, music, the lake for swimming, and good company!
LGBT Asylum Task Force Gala!
We Persist: Join us Oct. 10 at Worcester’s Mechanics Hall for an evening of fundraising, community, and meaningful resistance alongside asylum seekers, volunteers, and supporters.
In this moment when LGBTQ rights, immigrant rights, and the right to asylum access are under attack, we choose to persist in our duty to protect LGBTQ asylum seekers on their journey to new beginnings.
This year marks 10 years of uplifting the voices and highlighting the struggles of LGBTQ asylum seekers at our annual Gala. We gather in solidarity with LGBTQ immigrants and asylum seekers under this year’s theme. Find information and tickets here: GALA'26: We Persist – 10th Annual Gala | LGBT Asylum Task Force
Sunday Worship and coffee hour; food donation Sunday
Regular worship, no Sunday school. We are collecting donations for our food pantry. All are welcome!
Prayer and Songs with Pastor Judy
All are welcome to this new weekly prayer gathering around the piano in our sanctuary, where we will pray for those in need and sing those songs that bring us peace. Prayer Ministry Team leader Flora Willitt and Pastor Stephy will join Pastor Judy for this special gathering.
Food Pantry open
HPC Food Pantry is open to the public. Our open hours are now 9-11 AM every OTHER Saturday. All are welcome to come during this time or on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3 PM
Children’s Sunday! Coffee hour follows
This marks the end of the Sunday School year until September! The service is centered on our much loved children and youth - a fun service not to be missed!
Game Night!
We do church differently—and we play differently too! Join us for a fun-filled evening every THIRD Friday of the month, in Fellowship Hall, open to all ages.
Gender Roundtable
An intimate roundtable discussion every third Monday, where members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies gather to discuss various topics in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. This initiative aims to provide a space for open conversation and community building. Pizza is served.
Music Sunday: no Sunday School today. Coffee hour follows.
Join us for a beautiful musical celebration led by Music Director Chris George, and featuring our amazing choir and band!
Food Pantry open
HPC Food Pantry is open to the public. Our open hours are now 9-11 AM every OTHER Saturday. All are welcome to come during this time or on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3 PM
Task Force Community Dinner
Join us for our monthly community dinner and planning sessions hosted on the 2nd Monday of every month. This is a great opportunity for you to meet asylum seekers, learn about our organization, and find out how you can help to support us.
Music Student Concert
Come hear and support some up-and-coming instrumentalists and singers from our church! No charge to attend.
Safe Harbor Support Group for LGBTQ+
Open to everyone within the rainbow family. Confidential, safe emotional support and community building. Held the 4th Monday of each month from 6:30-8 pm in Fellowship Hall. Supper provided.
Family Sunday Worship and Coffee Hour
Children stay with their parents in the service. Join us!
Food Pantry open
Please note: we are moving to an every-other-Saturday morning opening through the summer. The next Saturday for the food pantry is June 13.
Family Game Night
Come play! If you play to win, or just play for fun, you’re welcome at our family game night! Bring your own games, or play ours. Every third Friday and open to all ages!
Native Plants for Native Pollinators: Helping the Earth from Your Own Back Yard
All are welcome to this free talk by environmental consultant Shannon Phelan, certified by through the UMass Extension Program and the Native Plant Trust. Shannon will talk to us about how using native plants that attract and nourish pollinators enhance your yard's ecosystem. Planting and other activities for kids too! Invite friends, family, and neighbors! A program of Missions & Social Justice.
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