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.

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!

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).

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.

Any and all are welcome to join!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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