We are a lively, progressive congregation of about 300 souls located in the northwest corner of Massachusetts. All are welcome to worship with us on Sunday mornings, or participate in one of our many social, education, and outreach ministries.
Founded in 1765, we are one of the longest operating church establishments in New England. Our members are committed to peace, social justice, and to supporting one another—young and old, families and singles, interests and backgrounds of all kinds. We are officially both a “Just Peace” and an “Open and Affirming” church.
The Congregational approach is that all members are leaders and make decisions at an annual meeting that takes place every January. Recently we restructured from a committee system to three large clusters of interests—the congregation, community, and stewardship.
Mission Statement
We, the members of the First Congregational Church in Williamstown, Massachusetts, strive to be a body of Christ in which all people may worship God and relate to one another with a secure feeling that they are welcome and appreciated.
We seek to create a safe, accessible haven where a person’s faith may be nurtured and developed in the sharing of diverse cultural and spiritual experiences of God.
We will try, with the help of God, to lead a life of Christian love and service to God, humanity and all creation.
In offering ourselves to this sacred mission, we attempt to show the way of Christ so that the community and world in which we live may learn, “To do justice, love mercy, and to walk humbly with God.” (Micah 6:8)
Co-Moderators’ Statement
As an open and affirming church committed to supporting one another, we seek to put into practice our ideals of compassion and justice. Guided by our pastor and governed by our membership, the First Congregational Church has provided spiritual leadership, opportunities for self discovery, and humanitarian support to the Williamstown community for almost 250 years. Today our energetic and diverse participants continue to honor this long tradition.
As the congregation’s chief elected officers, we are proud to represent our many vital members and friends as we pursue common goals through worship, fellowship, study, service, and stewardship. We cordially invite any and all of you to join us on our journey of discovering, questioning, and learning.
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