Apr
27

Songs of Peace & Protest Open Rehearsal Space

Any and all are welcome to join!

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May
12

Flower Arrangement Workshop

Phil Smith and the Flower Committee invite you to join us on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 12 in Community Hall for a free workshop where you will learn to make your own stunning arrangement! Participants are encouraged to take their arrangements home!

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Apr
22

Community Prayer Breakfast

All are welcome to join us for a Community Prayer Breakfast in Community Hall on Wednesday, April 22 from 7:30 AM - 10 AM. This event is in support of basic human values. 

We Need:

Love, not hate

Honesty, not corruption

Help the needy, not the greedy

Welcoming, not persecution of stranger

Equality for all, not racism and white supremacy

Justice, not retribution & revenge

Compassion, not divisiveness and cruelty

Hope, not fear

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Apr
21

Stroll the Spruces Community Park with Members & Friends

Join church members and friends for a cheerful walk through the beautiful Spruces Community Park. Every Tuesday at 10 AM, weather permitting.

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Apr
20

Songs of Peace & Protest Open Rehearsal Space

Any and all are welcome to join!

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Apr
16

Choir Practice

All are welcome to join in choir practice! Meet in Community Hall at 7 p.m. with Music Director, Nathaniel Welsh.

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Apr
14

Stroll the Spruces Community Park with Members & Friends

Join church members and friends for a cheerful walk through the beautiful Spruces Community Park. Every Tuesday at 10 AM, weather permitting.

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Apr
13

Songs of Peace & Protest Open Rehearsal Space

Any and all are welcome to join!

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Apr
11

Contra Dance

Contra dancing is a social, high-energy American folk dance where couples dance in two long, parallel lines, featuring live music, a, caller, and a, welcoming, beginner-friendly atmosphere.

Welcome the spring season at a friendly contra dance!   North Berkshire Community Dance will hold its monthly contra dance on Saturday, April 11th.  The caller, Hannah Johlas, will teach every dance to live traditional fiddle music from The Vintons.

The dance will run 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Community Hall of the First Congregational Church, 906 Main St., Williamstown. Admission is pay-as-you-can, $12 – $20 suggested, and barter (especially help with cleanup) is also welcome.

Everyone is welcome. New dancers and families with children are encouraged to arrive at 7:15 for an introductory lesson. Come with or without a partner; most people change partners for each dance throughout the evening.

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Apr
10

Empty Bowls Fundraiser Dinner

Please join the students of Tim Duncan Pottery for an Empty Bowls Dinner to benefit the Williamstown Food Pantry. Choose a handmade bowl to take home, stay for soup, bread and live music!

Seatings at 5 PM and 6:30 PM 

Tickets are $35 cash or Venmo and can be purchased at the door!

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Apr
5

Outdoor Easter Sunrise Worship Service

A short outdoor service at the Costley residence with music and birdsong will be followed by a light breakfast and warm beverages. (Please bring something to share).

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Apr
2

Maundy Thursday Service of Tenebrae

Maundy Thursday Service of Tenebrae A quiet and reflective worship service, Maundy Thursday is the celebration of "the first Last Supper." The traditional name Tenebrae means "shadows," and this candlelight service takes place as the sun sets, casting long shadows while we share scripture readings and hymns telling the story of the final days leading up to Jesus's crucifixion. Communion will be served, and the table is open to all.

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Mar
23

Songs of Peace & Protest Open Rehearsal Space

Any and all are welcome to join!

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Mar
14

Contra Dance

Contra dancing is a social, high-energy American folk dance where couples dance in two long, parallel lines, featuring live music, a, caller, and a, welcoming, beginner-friendly atmosphere.

March 14th: Williamstown. Maggie McRae will call, using gender neutral role terms. Music by an enthusiastic open band (including you?) led by Rebecca Weiss and Seamus Connor.

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Mardi Gras Gumbo Luncheon
Feb
15

Mardi Gras Gumbo Luncheon

Please join us for a Mardi Gras Gumbo Luncheon in Community Hall following worship on Sunday, February 15! Enjoy fellowship and community with favorites such as Vegetarian & Regular Gumbo, Corn Bread, King Cake, Salad and most of all FUN!

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Feb
14

Contra Dance

Contra dancing is a social, high-energy American folk dance where couples dance in two long, parallel lines, featuring live music, a, caller, and a, welcoming, beginner-friendly atmosphere.

February 14th: In Community Hall of the First Congregational Church, Williamstown. Steve Howland will call using gender neutral role terms. Music by Seamus Connor, Alex Moon, and friends.

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Feb
13

Lumos A Hans Zimmer Candelight Experience

Lumos offers enchanting concert experiences that pay tribute to world-renowned artists. We’ve teamed up with extraordinary venues and iconic locations globally to create performances that are truly magical.

We are hosting two candlelight concerts featuring the music of Coldplay in our beautiful sanctuary on Friday, February 13. Purchase tickets online at www.lumos-experiences.com

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Feb
9

Who Are We? Book Study Group (morning and evening)

Ceremony - Leslie Marmon Silko: A returning POW is a man between worlds. Rejected by both of his birth traditions he seeks solace, strength and peace in the ceremony of his Native American People.

We offer both a day and evening discussions:

Morning discussion begins at 10 AM in the Purple Valley Room.

Evening discussion begins at 7 PM in the Hoosac Room.

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Jan
19

MLK Day Celebration featuring the Misty Blues

Pay what you can at the door and enjoy the soulful sounds of Misty Blues in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Jan
14

Prayer/Action Breakfast

All are welcome to join us for a Community Prayer & Action Breakfast in Community Hall from 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM. This event is in support of Basic Human Values.

We Need:

Love, not hate

Honesty, not corruption

Help the needy, not the greedy

Welcoming, not persecution of stranger

Equality for all, not racism and white supremacy

Justice, not retribution & revenge

Compassion, not divisiveness and cruelty

Hope, not fear

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Lumos Coldplay Candlelight Concert
Nov
22

Lumos Coldplay Candlelight Concert

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Lumos offers enchanting concert experiences that pay tribute to world-renowned artists. We’ve teamed up with extraordinary venues and iconic locations globally to create performances that are truly magical.

We are hosting two candlelight concerts featuring the music of Coldplay in our beautiful sanctuary on Saturday, November 22. Purchase tickets online.

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