Welcome to South Church on the Web!

My name is Peter Heinrichs and I am senior pastor. Please let me quickly introduce you to the site and say a word or two about who we are.

On the tabs in the menu that runs along the top you will find answers to some questions you probably may have, like worship schedules, music, children's programs, youth ministry and upcoming events. I hope you'll find what you are looking for. If you want to know more, feel free to contact me directly by going to the email button. I will respond personally. You're also welcome to contact Christine Fontaine, our associate pastor, about spiritual growth opportunities, or Larry Picard, our music director, about our diverse music and how you might get involved.

There's no substitute, though, for trying us out in person. When you walk in the door on Sunday, you'll find an incredibly diverse congregation, prayers that speak to the heart of God, music that sings in many styles and sermons that reflect the struggles, hopes and dreams of our lives. In the words of Paul in his letter to the Ephesians, we pray that we all may be strengthened in our inner being with power through God's spirit and that Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith as we are being rooted and grounded in love.

We have a lot to offer at South Church and I believe you'll find yourself recieved exactly as you are and then strengthened for whatever is happening in your life.

You will find that some of us at South Church are traditional in style and habits and some are quite untraditional. One of our greatest strengths is that we are an Open and Affirming congregation. This means we welcome all God's people- no exceptions!-- no matter your color, your financacial situation, your religious background, your sexual identity or your family situation. We come in all shapes and sizes at South Church. And yet we are one church family!

At South Church we call ourselves Multi-racial! Here is our growing edge. We believe that people of many backgrounds are looking for common ground and a new kind of community where color and language and music of many kinds are celebrated. Are we there yet? Come see and give us your thoughts!

We want to get to know you, too, for your undoubtedly have gifts that will enrich our lives in ways that none of us can imagine. I hope to have an opportunity to meet you in person and get to know something about you and your journey with God. Until then, I join you in asking God for inner peace and a fath that makes a difference in the world.

How can you reach us to find out more? I invite you to email me through this website at pheinrichs@sococh.org. Have questions? Ask! Or call me our Associate Pastor Chris Fontaine on the church phone – (413) 732-0117. Or come to church some Sunday morning at 9:30 on the corner of Maple and High Streets. On October 5 we’ll also introduce a 1:00 pm service – participatory and come-as-you-are!. Come see for yourself!

In God's Love,