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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!

Mondays (3:30-4:30 pm) or Thursdays (5:45-6:45 pm) beginning the week of 1/14. This series, led by Pastor Brent explores central practices of our faith including prayer, food, worship, sacraments, money, service and community. Using a video series that features folks like Brian McLaren, Sara Miles, Phyllis Tickle and Shane Claiborne, these groups will learn about…

Thank you! You all helped to bring Christmas to a dozen families with 30 young children. I hope that all of you experienced the joy of truly giving to folks you don’t know. Families who only know that some very generous neighbors chose to open their hearts and wallets to them. Also, you gifted single…

The Church Office and Building will be closed from December 24-December 28. Staff will be away on vacation and there are no scheduled committee meetings. While there will be a couple of events taking place at the church, in general we will be giving the building a rest too! We will spring back to life…

Thanks to all of you who contributed baked goods, donated to Grandma’s Attic, knitted and sewed, helped with set-up and take-down, worked at the Fair, and to all who came and shopped. Every cent we earned will be distributed in the church, the community, and the world at large and will make a difference in…

On the Sunday after Christmas (Dec. 30), we will hold a “pick-up” pageant featuring angels, shepherds, wise ones, donkeys and of course Mary, Jesus and Joseph. Costumes will be ready for children of all ages, no rehearsal will be needed, and it is a perfect time to invite friends along for the joyous service. We…

We Hear the Christmas Angels: Their Great Glad Tidings Tell! Tracy Wilson–Conductor, Lee Dixon–Piano, Tim Weisman–Organ, and a forty-voice choir. Kirke Mechem’s Seven Joys of Christmas and other favorite anthems and carols of the season. Recommended admission $20; members of local community choirs $10; children age 18 and under free. Tickets purchased at the door.…

Help make this a special Christmas season for other families by choosing a tag (or 2 or 3!), with an age-appropriate gift request, from our Christmas tree, located in the Jonathan Edwards room (starting Sun., Nov. 25). The amount you spend is up to you, but we suggest a dollar amount of between $25 and…

Thanks to Rick Floyd and the Board of Christian Education, we are happy to present this year’s UCC Advent Devotionals to the congregation. Entitled Come Lord Jesus, the devotional provides short readings, reflections and prayers for each day of Advent which begins on December 2.

Pastor Patty Fox preaches a sermon, Birth Pangs, based on Mark 13:1-8.

Mark your calendars, tell your friends, be sure to drop by the JE Room to sample the delicious baked goods, purchase some gorgeous greenery, handmade crafts and decorations, peruse Grandma’s Attic, visit the Kids’ Shop, enjoy a delicious lunch, and have a visit with Santa. The women of the Service League been working all year…