First Congregational Church Williamstown is a dynamic, hospitable, family-friendly hub where social justice, spirituality, and the arts intersect. We’ve been a gathering place, or meetinghouse, for the wider community since 1765. Today we build on our past to embrace a mission for the future. You are invited to explore these pages to learn more about who we are.
Thinking about joining us? Great! We seek to follow Jesus’s example of radical hospitality. We mean it when we say, “where ever you are on life’s journey, you’re welcome here.” Whether white or person of color; rich, poor, or middle-class; heterosexual or LGBTQIA+; PhD professor or GED-earner; someone with resolute faith or no faith; or someone who has been bored or burned by religion, you are welcome here.
Please join us for this free upcoming workshop on
Tuesday, April 30th at 7:30 p.m.
UPSTANDER SKILLS MINI WORKSHOPHave you ever witnessed harassment or a bias-based remark and felt unsure about how to respond? These kinds of situations can happen at work, school, in the community, or even amongst your family or friends. The good news is that, with the right preparation, anyone can be an effective upstander!Christa Tinari of North Adams, will offer a short version of the training, How to Be A Community Upstander, on April 30, from 7-8:30 pm at First Congregational Church in Williamstown. This training will provide an overview of 8 strategies that will help you be a responsible bystander by safely “stepping up” in the face of everyday injustice. If you want to reinforce the norms of equity and inclusion and create a safer and more welcoming environment for everyone in our community, plan to attend this training.This event is free of charge, and is appropriate for ages 16-99. Donations will be accepted to support the efforts of the Immigration Rapid Response Team.