Second Hour


“2nd Hour” presentations – 2024.


To explore key aspects of the church’s mission, we often hold a “Second Hour” following the 10 a.m. worship service when we gather to deepen our learning, engage in conversation, renew our commitment   —   and sometimes just share good food.  Even though these discussions occur after Sunday morning worship, there is no expectation that you will attend the service prior to participating in the Second Hour examination of particular topics — they are free and open to the public. Starting around 11:15 a.m., they are held in Community Hall toward the back of our building, near the parking lot.

* * * * * Program for Fall 2024 * * * * *

Sep. 22: New Glimpses of Williamstown’s Past
     Dustin Griffin, author of books on Williamstown’s history

Sept. 29: Green Opportunities for FCC-W
         Kyle Tong, FCC-W Moderator

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Oct. 20: The Spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola
     Bridget Power (Christian chaplain [RC], Williams C.)

Oct. 27: Stewarding the Earth in Islam
    Sidra Mahmood (Islamic chaplain, Williams C.)

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Nov. 10: The Façade of Whiteness
    Rev. Arnold Thomas
    Pastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran, Jericho, VT.

Dec. 15: The Holy Ordinary: A Way to God
    Rev. Mark Longhurst
    Center for Action and Contemplation.


* * * * * Program for Winter 2025 * * * * *

Jan 12: The Reformation’s Multiple Dimensions
   Rev. Valerie Bailey Fisher, Williams College chaplain

Jan 19: The Lutheran Reformation
 Charles Fox, Prof. of Cultural Studies Emeritus, SUNY/Albany

Jan 27: The Reformation in Britain
  Rev. Valerie Bailey Fisher, Williams College chaplain

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