All Saints' Episcopal Church is located in the town of South Hadley in Massachusetts' beautiful Pioneer Valley, about 12 miles North of Springfield.  The church borders the grounds of Mount Holyoke College, the oldest women's college in the nation.

In 1947 Bishop W. Appleton Lawrence appointed a chaplain to serve the Episcopal students at Mount Holyoke.  In 1952 a house on Woodbridge Street at the edge of the campus was purchased and became the Episcopal Center for College Work in South Hadley.  The building was named Lawrence House in honor of the bishop.  In 1955 local residents working with the college program organized an Episcopal Mission at Lawrence House.  Two years later the Reverend Maurice Kidder was called as full-time chaplain.  In 1959 All Saints' Episcopal Church was established.

The mission prospered and soon outgrew Lawrence House.  In 1959 the members themselves erected a prefabricated building which would serve as their main place of worship for the next forty years.

In 1994 a number of young adults were prepared for confirmation, including one special young man with learning disabilities.  An anonymous donor, touched by the rector's work with the young man and with the confirmation liturgy offered a very generous gift to the parish.  The donor wished to finance the building of an accessible permanent church and parish hall.  After much prayerful discernment, the parishioners accepted the gift.  On All Saints' Day in 1997, the bishop consecrated the beautiful new brick and stucco building.

Today the parish is growing and thriving with many new families as well as long-time members.  In addition to Sunday and mid-week worship, the parish is involved with many activities and ministries. An adult choir enhances many of the worship services.  The children of the parish, including a children's choir, actively participate in the monthly Children's Sunday Service.  Weekly coffee hours are a time of fellowship organized by many members of the parish.  Foyer Groups, where participants share in fellowship at a parishioner's home run throughout the year.  The Men's Club meets regularly and often provides social events for the community. Outreach programs abound; local residents especially look forward to the parish's Lenten Lunch program every Spring.  The proceeds from this long standing tradition have benefited numerous organizations.

A very active facet of the church is Christian Education for all ages.  The Sunday School holds regular classes for grades Kindergarten through Eighth.  Recent adult formation classes and discussions included Bible study, Emmaus, prayer, and spirituality.  

Recently the church received a gift of a twenty-four foot canvas labyrinth cloth.  The labyrinth is an ancient meditation tool that helps quiet the mind and free the spirit.  Our labyrinth canvas is a Modified Medieval seven circuit Chartres-like pathway.  Circular paths are found in many religious traditions and various forms around the world.  It is not a maze with tricks and dead ends but a unicursal path which symbolizes life.   Labyrinth walks are held throughout the year. 

Phone: (413) 5328917
Email: AllSaintsChurchOffice@gmail.com