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You know you envy those fortunate people who get to read the Scripture lessons and pass the offering plates on Sunday mornings, you know you do. And how about the cool stuff they get to do on Christmas Eve and Easter? Well, envy no more, because you’re invited to a liturgy orientation session to become…

Sat., Nov. 4 – 9:30 a.m. until lunch. Each year we focus on caring for this building and getting it ready for winter. The Trustees invite you to come and help. One group will be working on the leaves so we need blowers and rakes. Another group will be working inside the church on projects…

November 4 – 6:00 p.m. To benefit children’s programs at the First Congregational Church, UCC, Stockbridge, MA. Local performer Steve Hassmer draws upon music theater’s best to share his personal and professional journey – one that has led to gratitude. Accompanied by Lee Dixon, this moving performance invites each of us to contemplate our own…

What a great day for Construct’s 29th Annual Walk to Prevent Homelessness. Thank you to all donors and walkers on Oct. 15, 2017. We are blown away by everyone’s generosity! The First Congregational Church of Stockbridge, UCC Walkers were able to raise $5373 for Construct this year!!! That includes $2403 collected by a single team…

There are eight paintings of diverse media on display on the J. E. Room Library shelves. The show is entitled “Artful Hymns,” reflecting visual impressions and interpretations of the words and melodies of favorite hymns. Many thanks go out to our church artists for their wonderful contribution and sharing these spirited creative gifts of art…

A new women’s Bible study, “Reconciling Paul,” will be held from 9-10:30am on the following Saturday mornings: November 4, 11 and 18; December 2 and 16; January 6; and February 2 and 17. In these sessions, our study will concentrate on 2 Corinthians. We will meet at the home of Marjorie Dix, 1606 State Road,…

Join us as we participate in Construct’s 29th Annual Walk to Prevent Homelessness, on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Construct has been helping the people of the Southern Berkshires for more than 40 years not only by lending a hand, but by changing lives. Every penny raised goes towards Construct’s Emergency Services Fund for those in…

The new season of Music on Main is starting and the first concert features a vocal performance by Jack Brown, Marjorie Dix and Andrea Bargabos accompanied by Jean Stackhouse on piano and Catherine Shane-Lydon on organ. On Saturday, Sept. 23 at 4 pm, Jack, Marjorie and Andrea will share their voices in solo and ensemble…

Calling All Young Singers: We are launching a YOUTH CHOIR this fall after a ten-ish year break. We invite your family to participate. Youth Choir will begin Sunday, September 17, rehearsing from 11:15-noon for children of all ages who are ready to sing. Children will sing, learn about music and play short music and movement…

Church Golf Tournament – Fall Scramble – Is This for You? The church is holding its first ever – and maybe even Annual – Golf Tournament on September 13 beginning at 8:30am at the Stockbridge Golf Club. Can you play in this tournament? Well, let’s think about it… Have you ever played golf before? Do…

A recent study by Harvard University concluded that Bible study is the single activity that most advances a person’s faith and connection to both God and the church.  The Board of Christian Education is thrilled to provide two great opportunities for your engagement: Disciples’ Bible Study: Thursdays 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. starting September 14 This 24…

It is so exciting to see so many new faces—and so many young children—in our congregation! But I have trouble remembering who’s who and matching names with the faces. Good news! We will soon have a new PICTORIAL DIRECTORY! Lifetouch (who has done our directories in the past) will be taking photos at the church…

Summer is a great time for reading. We have picked out some great ones for you to try. a brief history of Sunday by Justo L. Gonzalez Days of Awe and Wonder-How to be a Christian in the 21st Century by Marcus J. Borg Hallelujah Anyway by Anne Lamott Harvesting Abundance by Brian Sellers-Petersen Love…

Mark your Calendar for a Special Concert on Saturday, June 24 at 3 pm. A favorite artist of the Music on Main series will be returning to our stage…YeeJin Yuk. YeeJin will once again enthrall us with a piano performance featuring pieces by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Bolcom. Also, during the reception following the…

Numerous artists of our church family are participating in this show and have contributed a painting, each dedicated to loved ones. The show is in the library section of the J. E. Room and will be on view for two months, May through June, in coordination with the construction of our new memorial garden. Artists…

Beginning on April 24, Christian Education is offering a new CE study. We will read Walter Brueggemann’s The Prophetic Imagination. Brueggemann, a theologian and scholar of the Old Testament, traces the prophetic vision from Moses to Jesus’ ministry. This insightful text spans much of the Old Testament and explores the vision of God and social…

Christian Education has designed a survey to get important feedback from adults in our church. We are hoping to get more information about what the preferred types of studies (e.g. Bible studies, small groups, etc.) and format and time works best for you. We invite everyone to fill out the survey, even those who have…

We offer a wide variety of ways to find meaning in these days that remember the week between the triumphant entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem and his trial, death and resurrection. Maundy Thursday Worship: 7:00 pm (6:30 pm light fellowship supper) Good Friday Worship: 7:00 pm Easter Sunrise: 5:45 am (light breakfast to follow) Easter…

Lenten Study to Feature Reinhold Niebuhr begins Sunday March 5. Based on the feedback from the new documentary and Niebuhr’s relevance to our current times, we will be offering two sections of this study. One on Sundays after church (11:25-12:45) and another on Monday nights (7:00-8:30).  More information coming soon!

Saturday, February 11, 2017, at 4pm in our Sanctuary The first Music on Main concert for 2017 features Ronald Feldman on cello and Elizabeth Morse on harp. The program will feature pieces by Saint-Saens, Debussy, Ravel, and Piazzola. Ronny and Elizabeth will speak from the stage about the pieces as well as some of the special effects…