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Children’s Summer 2016 Program

by Erin Murphy

During worship time this summer, we will be offering an all-age summer program during the months of June, July and August. Also we will continue to provide child care for the little ones each week. Hope to see you there!

Our New Pierson Intern — Jim Day

by Erin Murphy

As this month begins, we are getting ready to welcome our summer Peirson intern. The Peirson program—named for a founding family of the church that left a bequest in 1989 for the training of ministers—brings a seminarian to South for the developing of skills and the sharing of gifts. The program commenced in 1992 and since […]

Ordination Service for Robert Hyde, First Church

by Erin Murphy

Sunday, June 5 First Church in Park Square We received this note from our Berkshire Association about the upcoming ordination of Robert Hyde. Robert is the son-in-law of Merrilyn Wojtkowski who volunteers with us at St. Joseph’s Kitchen and who has joined in our Spiritual Support Group studies.  “Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: You […]

Choir Recognition & Celebration of Bob Blafield

by Erin Murphy

On Sunday, June 5, our focus will be the celebration of the ministry of music. Our Chancel Choir is concluding another very successful year of guiding and deepening our worship through the music they offer. And Bob Blafield, after eleven years as Music Director, is retiring. This is both a sad and joyful day. Bob […]

Berkshire Interfaith Organizing — Issues Assembly

by Erin Murphy

Berkshire  Interfaith Organizing (BIO) — Issues Assembly Thursday, May 12, 5:30–7:30 Barrett Hall Representatives from 17 Berkshire faith communities will gather this Thursday to learn more about Berkshire Interfaith Organizing’s ongoing work, hear from each congregation, inspire and challenge one another, and identify shared issues of concern. Taking what we heard from our Listening Session […]

Berkshire Diabetes Walk — Sat., June 4, 2016

by Erin Murphy

2016 Berkshire Diabetes Walk Saturday, June 4, 2016 9:00 AM — Registration 9:30 AM — Walk Ashuwillticook Trail,  Farnum’s Crossing, Cheshire Audra J. Kinner, Captain of Roger’s Team This spring is the 20th year Roger’s Team has walked for diabetes.  The team is named after my brother, Roger Grant, who died in 1984, at age […]

Have you visited our Facebook page?

by Erin Murphy

Why should you care about Facebook for South Church? Have you visited our Facebook page? Facebook is a cost-effective way to let our light shine. It gives us a platform to communicate with thousands of people in our community and beyond each month. We need your participation to grow our on-line platform. Together we can boost the […]

Pot Luck Lunch with Discussion about the Berkshires — Sunday, May 1

by Erin Murphy

What do you love about living in the Berkshires? What challenges do we face here in Berkshire County? What challenges are your neighbors facing? What are your hopes and dreams for life in this region? These are some of the questions that we’ll be talking over around the tables at our upcoming pot-luck lunch on […]

Berkshire Totes for Tots

by Erin Murphy

>> Totes for Tots Amazon Wish List Recently we heard about “Berkshire Totes for Tots,” an initiative co-developed by Amy Tanner and Ashley Priester, both of whom have served as foster parents. This organization donates bags of personal care items and small toys to children who are taken into custody of the MA Department of Children and Families and sent […]