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The Letter to the Hebrews encourages us to live faithfully by reminding us that we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses.  On this Sunday, we will remember the saints of this church and our lives that have gone before us and cheer us on today. Special music from Bob Chilcott’s Jazz Mass, communion…

Church member artists Cindy Brown, John McKinstry, Olga Schwede and Terry Wise are participating in a Fall Art Show currently on display in the JE Room. The show is entitled “Angels” and is in coordination with the Dec. 9, 2018 Stockbridge Festival Chorus Concert on the theme of Angels. Enjoy the show!

We are forming a team to fundraise and walk on Sat., Sept. 29 in support of the Out of Darkness Walk to Prevent Suicide (https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.teamParticipants&teamID=181813). Our Mission & Action Committee has agreed to match the first $1,000 donated for this Walk and also Construct’s 30th Annual Walk to Prevent Homelessness on Sun., Sept. 23! Join…

This year we are not only walking and fundraising on Sun., Sept. 23 in support of Construct’s 30th Annual Walk to Prevent Homelessness (https://www.firstgiving.com/team/378341), but we are forming a team to fundraise and walk on Sat., Sept. 29 in support of the Out of Darkness Walk to Prevent Suicide https://afsp.donordrive.com/. We believe both are important,…

This is a singing ensemble for children of all ages who are ready to sing. Both young children and older youth are invited to participate. The Youth Choir will sing in the Service every few weeks on various Sundays throughout the year. Parents are welcome in rehearsal but do not need to attend. The Youth…

On Rally Day, we celebrate the beginning of a new year of Sunday School. Kids and parents alike will have an opportunity to play games together and also meet our dedicated Sunday School teachers. Families will be invited to register their children and learn about the curricula we use and the classroom policies that guide…

Continuing with Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we get these words next week: “Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts.” That is what we will…

Welcome! Please make yourself at home! The First Congregational Church was organized in October 1734 as a mission to the Mohican Indians living along the Housatonic River. The first church building was located where the Children’s Chime Tower stands today, in front of the present building. It was erected in 1739, dedicated on Thanksgiving Day,…

Martin serves as the president of Andover Newton Theological Seminary. He is leading them in this exciting time as they move to New Haven in partnership with Yale Divinity School. Martin will lead worship here in the morning (10:00 am) and then invites lay and clergy into a conversation about the future of the church,…

Rev. Martin Copenhaver, president of Andover-Newton Theological School, will be preaching. Following the service at 12:15 pm, Martin will lead a Lunch Conversation “Looking to Our Future” at The Stockbridge Golf Club. He will give an update on the transition of Andover-Newton to Yale Divinity School and discuss opportunities for local UCC churches to partner…

Weather permitting, we will worship out on our front lawn in the shade on Sun., July 22 at 10 am! The service (beginning at our regular time of 10 am) will be very child friendly, feature the music of Quintessential, and be full of joy. We urge you to come to worship dressed to be…

You’re invited to the Service League’s annual Summer Fair on Sat., Aug. 11 from 10 am-3 pm. The Service League will unveil a cornucopia of summer’s bounty, including fresh flowers, produce, baked goods, crafts and lunch. Proceeds from this sale go to support the church, the community, and the wider world. Questions? Contact Jackie Hawkins…

NEW DATE: Sunday, July 29 at 12:00 Noon. Growth and Fellowship and C.E. invite YOU to the All Church Picnic at the Schneyer’s beautiful gazebo and lawn on Mohawk Lake in Glendale. This is a relaxed time of picnicking, fellowship, swimming, and boating for all members and friends of our congregation. Bring food to grill…

Art by our children, with a theme of the “Images of God,” will be on display throughout the summer months of June, July and August in the JE Room. Enjoy! The artists are: Mia Freeman, Les Freeman, Kahlil Haddir, Andrew Hall, Conor Hall, Noah Hassmer, Lilly Hassmer, Erving Henderson, Emil Kennedy, Miles Kennedy, Willa Pohl,…

Following the school shooting in Parkland, a group of us in the congregation and wider community responded to Brent’s invitation to get together to think about school safety and the issue of guns. We have been meeting bi-weekly since then. We are currently focusing on a goal to build our skills in speaking across differences…

Christian Education Sunday is a celebration of the Christian Education offerings of this past year. Worship will include reflections and contributions both from children who have participated in Sunday School and adults who have attended Bible Study.

Save the Date! The annual Strawberry Social, hosted by Growth & Fellowship, will be Sunday, June 24 immediately following the service. Weather permitting (prayers, please!) it will be held on the front lawn. There will be strawberry shortcakes for one and all! If anyone would like to volunteer to bring strawberries or bake biscuits (just…

Save the date in your calendar! A favorite artist of the Music on Main series will be returning to our stage…YeeJin Yuk! On Sat., June 9 at 4pm, YeeJin will once again enthrall us with a piano performance featuring works by Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, and Rochberg. During the reception following the concert, you will have…

All members of standing Boards and Committees should attend this meeting on Mon., June 4 at 7pm in the Sanctuary. This includes those beginning their terms, those continuing their terms and those ending their terms. It is a time of sharing, learning and planning. At this meeting Chairpersons will be selected, meeting times chosen, and…