On Sunday, February 9th at 5:00 pm, leading Chinese Christian philosopher Dr. Zhibin Xie (English nickname is “Ben”) will join us to offer comments and lead a conversation on Christian developments in China. At 6:00 PM we will adjourn to KOI Chinese Restaurant on Rte. 23 in Great Barrington for dinner (self-pay), fellowship, and continued…
Read MoreIt is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we report that the First Congregational Church of Stockbridge has followed what we feel is God’s call and identified our next Minister of Music. By unanimous recommendation of the Search Committee, and the unanimous vote of the Church Council, Catherine Schane-Lydon will become our Minister of Music…
Read MoreOur March 2, our Mardi Gras celebration begins with a parade through the sanctuary at the close of worship. And what’s a Mardi Gras parade without a band? We are looking for musicians to join The Saints Band. We believe that every instrument has jazz in its soul and everyone has the soul of a…
Read MoreUPDATE: The Governor’s address, which was postponed due to snow, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 28th at 7PM. We are pleased to announce that our Pastor, Rev. Brent Damrow, has been invited by Governor Deval Patrick to offer the closing prayer and benediction at the State of the Commonwealth address in Boston. Brent previously…
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2014 It is with a great deal of excitement and enthusiasm that we report that the Search Committee for the Minister of Music is ready to present a candidate to the congregation. In our interview process we received multiple applications and from those applications narrowed the field to four candidates whom we brought…
Read MoreThe parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most beloved of Jesus’ parables. In February, we will consider this parable through Rembrandt’s paining on the subject, and Henri Nouwen’s wonderful (and short!) book, The Return of the Prodigal Son. Nouwen himself was profoundly moved by the painting and weaves in observations about it…
Read MoreDue to inclement weather, the Stockbridge Festival Chorus Christmas concert has been postponed to Sunday, December 15th at 5:00 PM.
Read MoreA new group, “Pencil and Paint Pals,” is forming at the First Congregational Church for artists who draw or paint. The group will share in the joy of creating in an encouraging environment and help each other to grow as artists. (Please note that this is not a class and thus no instruction will be…
Read MoreHelp 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. Bring your wrapped purchase with the tag attached and place it under the tree by Sunday, December 15th. Be sure to leave…
Read MoreA touching Berkshire Eagle piece on the Jane Fitzpatrick memorial service, held at the First Congregational Church on Monday, November 18, 2013. http://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/ci_24551718/fitzpatrick-remembered-fondly-by-friends-family
Read MoreThe Simon’s Rock Chorus will help lead the music in worship on Sunday, November 17th, our Long-Time Member Sunday. The 25-voice chorus under the direction of Jack Brown will sing a number of gospel and spiritual selections that they have been preparing for their fall concert in honor of the 50th anniversary of the March…
Read MoreExperience Lecturer in Music, Skidmore College 2010-Present Private piano lessons, up to sixteen students a semester. Instructor of group piano skills class, using the keyboard as a medium to reinforce musical theory through the sense of touch. Lecturer for Rudiments of Music Theory. Adjunct Faculty, The College of Saint Rose 2010-Present Private piano lessons for…
Read MoreVacation Bible School August 1-4, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (NOTE TIME CHANGE) – We are having joint VBS with the First Congregational Church in Lee, in their building. A light supper will be served, then Janet McKinstry will lead puppet-making and putting on puppet shows of Bible stories. Registration is $10. Call Lee Church, 243-1033,…
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