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From Pastor Brent: “When I consider the idea of change, there is much in our faith, our world and culture that commends being part of change making. Gandhi famously wrote, ‘Be the change you wish to see in the world. Likewise, Margaret Mead said, ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can…

Each year we encounter Holy Week anew. In part it is always different, because we are different – our lives and our world have changed since the last time we went to Jerusalem. In part it is always different because the Lectionary (the source from which we draw our assigned readings for the week) also…

The snow has melted, leaving behind winter’s detritus. It’s time to don your work gloves, grab your rakes and tarps, fire up your leaf blower, and oil your pruning clippers. We’ll gather for a few hours to haul off leaves and branches, tidy up flower beds, and make our grounds beautiful just in time for…

During Lent, we will be engaging in an experiment based on recent research and supported by Church Council. Children and Adult Education will begin at 9:30 am with worship beginning at 10:30 am. This will run for six weeks and will allow for children and adults to experience “Sunday School” and then for children and…

The music series continues! Soprano Andrea Bargabos, mezzo Marjorie Dix and bass Jack Brown will present a program of art songs and opera arias, accompanied by our own Jean Stackhouse. Suggested donation of $20, $15 for seniors and students, at the door. Proceeds help support our music ministry. A light reception will follow.

Begins Sunday March 10 and ends Palm Sunday April 17 Recent research bears out what our own church and many others have experienced; that children being in worship strengthens their tie to their faith, their congregation, and their church. For the six Sundays in Lent, we will be altering our schedule to allow for children…

We begin our Lenten Journey, remembering who we are and to whom we belong. This intimate service includes communion, confession and the imposition of ashes. All are welcome.

As Pastor Patty prepares to be the Pastor of the Congregational Church of West Stockbridge, she will lead a special worship involving our children. Patty will offer the sermon, kids will be involved in worship, we will bless her and her new ministry, and we will celebrate with a pot-luck luncheon afterwards. You need to…

You bring the talent and we’ll provide the food! A Teen Talent Show will be held at the West Stockbridge Congregational Church UCC, 45 Main Street, on March 1st beginning at 7 pm. This event is being sponsored by a regional youth ministry called Bless Up! which seeks to bring teens together around matters of…

This Music on Main concert, on Sat., March 2 at 4pm, features A Two of Harps. A Two of Harps is comprised of harpists Teresa Mango of Stockbridge and Wendy Kerner from Wilton, CT. It is a rare event when two professional harpists can find the time and space to collaborate and to share the…

Pastor Brent preaches the sermon “Service and the Beloved Community” based on Luke 6:17-26.

In response to the loss of life at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last year, we will be holding three facilitated community dialogues at Berkshire South on March 27, April 10 and April 24 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Our focus is to consider safety in our schools and public places as it relates to…

Pastor Brent preaches “Money” based on Luke 5:1-11.

Led by: Rick Floyd and Brent Damrow The Prophet Isaiah looms large in the Christian and Jewish faith traditions. The corpus of Isaiah’s writings spans critical moments at the heart of the collective faith memory. The Book of Isaiah includes writings regarding the times preceding the exile of Israel into Babylon through their return. Marvin…

The church Art Show for the month of February is by John McKinstry. His art work is on the theme of “Birds as God’s Gifts,” consisting of numerous acrylic paintings of beautiful birds. John wishes to spiritually cheer, lift and refresh us with the beauty and song of birds around us yet to be discovered…

Snow and ice keep you from worship last Sunday? The Berkshire Association invites you to a Shared Community Worship on Wed., Jan. 23 at 6:00 pm at the First Congregational Church, 4 Main St., Stockbridge. This child friendly service of prayer and song will include a sermon offered by Rev. Patty Fox. Patty was recently…

We will hold a question and answer session for the budget following worship on Jan. 20. Immediately after worship on Sun., Jan. 27, we will gather to review and vote on the proposed budget developed by the Budget Committee and affirmed by the Board of Trustees and the Church Council. If you have any questions…

Immediately after worship on Sun., Jan. 27, we will gather to review and vote on the proposed budget developed by the Budget Committee and affirmed by the Board of Trustees and the Church Council. Copies of the proposed budget along with reports from 2018 will be available beginning on Sun., Jan. 13. We will hold…

The Ecclesiastical Council is the final step for those seeking the ability to pursue a call to ministry within the UCC. It brings together representatives from the churches of an Association to engage in dialogue with candidates. Patty (who holds ordination in the Presbyterian Church) will be going through that process. Folks are invited to…

  A new art show is on display in the Jonathan Edwards Room, entitled “Gifts from God.” Church artists participating are Jeannene Booher, Cindy Brown, Bob Doerr, Kinney Frelinghuysen, Olga Schwede and Terry Wise. Enjoy the show!