Saturday October 27, 2012

Classes and worship services are Sundays unless noted. Please consult local church bulletins for prayer groups, Bible study groups, choir rehearsals, etc.

ADAMS

First Baptist | 15 Commercial St. 743-5680

Sunday: 8:15 a.m., conversation and prayer; 9 a.m., Bible Class for adults and primaries; 10:15 a.m., Worship. Mid-week worship, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Donald Gray, Charles Konieczny and John Gray, pastors.

First Congregational | 42 Park St. 743-1677

Contemporary and traditional worship: 10:15 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Mike Mullany.

Pope John Paul the Great (Roman Catholic) | 21 Maple St. 743-0577

Confession: Sat., 3 p.m. Mass: Sat., 4 p.m., Sun., 8 a.m. (at St. Stanislaus Kostka Mission) and 10:15 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Daniel J. Boyle.

CHESHIRE

First Baptist | 32 North St. 743-3649

Bible study begins at 9:45-10:45 a.m., praise and worship starts at 11 a.m. followed by coffee and fellowship. Child care is provided during the service. Handicapped accessible. All are welcome.

Methodist Church | 197 Church St. 684-3290, 743-0133

Cheshire Methodist Church Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Christa Levesque.

St. Mary of the Assumption (Roman Catholic) | Church Street 743-2110

Mass: Sat., 4 p.m.; Sun., 8:45 a.m. Pastor: Rev. David Raymond.

FLORIDA

Florida Baptist Church


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| 58 Church Road 664-6055

Sunday School: 10 a.m. Worship: 11 a.m. Sermon by Rev. Roy Burdick, "Being Blessed & Blessing Others." Rev. Roy Burdick. At 3 p.m., music at the church with Andy Kelly, Robin O'Herin and a jam session with Patrick & Connie Gray. Open to all. No charge.

HANCOCK

Hancock Baptist Church | Main St. (413) 698-3826

9 a.m. worship service. Sermon by Rev. Chuck St. John. Sunday School for children is held during service following the children's story. Adult Bible Study is held after service.

LANESBOROUGH

Berkshire Union Chapel | Route 8 445-4299

Worship: 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. William D. Furey.

Christian Faith Fellowship Church | 11 Summer St. (413) 841-2766

Worship at 11 a.m. Senior Pastor: Rev. Norman Lee. Co-Pastor: Richard Wright. Email: ministernplee@hotmail.com.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church | 20 S. Main St. 443-0165

Holy Eucharist, 9 a.m. Services are at the Center Church, 120 South Main St. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Monday: Morning Prayer, 9 a.m. Priest in charge, Rev. Donna Triblecox.

NEW ASHFORD

Christian Harvest Center | 199 Mallery Road. 458-1083

http://www.berkshire.net/~chc or e-mail: chchoffice@berkshire.net

Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday: Women's Fellowship: 6 p.m. pastor: Joseph D. Slonski.

NORTH ADAMS

Blackinton Union | 1373 Massachusetts Avenue 664-9642, 458-8302

Worship Service: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30-11 a.m. Bible study, Thursdays, 1 p.m.; Second Thursdays Prayer Meeting, 1 p.m. Pastor: Eugene Kemp.

Congregation Beth Israel | 53 Lois St. 663-5830 http://www.cbiweb.org

Shabbat: First Fri.: 5:30 p.m. pot luck dinner, 6:30 p.m. family service; Sat., 9:30 a.m. Rabbi: Rachel Barenblat.

First Congregational | 134 Main St. 663-9940

http://www.northadamsucc.org

Worship at 10 a.m. Pastor Patricia Kriss will lead the worship and her message is entitled "Was Blind But Now I See." Kathy Denault will be the liturgist and Glenda Phillips will lead the music and choir. The children will be released to Sunday School following the Message for Young Christians during the service. Infant/toddler care is also available in the nursery area. All are welcome. The church is handicapped accessible by using the back kitchen entrance which enters directly into the Assembly Hall.

First Baptist | 131 Main St., 663-3780

e-mail: fbcna@verizon.net; Web site: www.firstbaptistnorthadams.org.

Worship at 10:30 a.m. Rev. David A. Anderson, pastor. Message: "Growing a Grateful & Generous Heart." Lois Daunis will be worship leader. Adult Sunday School begins at 9:15 a.m., with Church School at 10:45 a.m. Child care is available in the nursery/playroom. The church is handicapped accessible.

First Bible Baptist | 35 Notch Road, 662-2107; Pastor: Erik Malachuk; http/www.FBBC1.Org

Worship: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening Bible Study and Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m. Wednesday Youth Group and Children's Ministry meets at 6 p.m. Nursery open for all weekly services. Bus transportation available for Sunday School/Sunday morning. Mount Greylock Christian Academy, K-6 and Pre-K, 1/2 and full day, open enrollment. Pastor: Eric Malachuk; Associate Pastor: J. Ethan Malachuk.

New Hope United Methodist Church | P.O. Box 744,

web site: www.New-HopeUMC.org

The New Hope United Methodist Church service will be held at the 4 Water St., Williamstown, at 10 a.m. Pastor Kim Kie.

Jesus Saves Tabernacle | 45 River St. 662-2260, 743-2687

The public is invited to join the congregation to celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, 11 a.m. Pastor: Bill England-Horsfall.

Northern Berkshire Christian Church | 55 Harding Ave. 663-8998 http://www.nberkshirechurch.com

Sunday service: 10:30 a.m., Extreme Faith -- Real Relevant Faith. Pastor: Rev. Robert Bellofatto Jr.

St. Andrew's Episcopal | 1493 Mass. Avenue 663-3010

Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Pastor Susan Crampton and Pastor Charles O'Brien.

St. Elizabeth of Hungary | 68 Marshall St. 663-5316

Sat.: 2:30 p.m., Confessions; 4 p.m., Mass; Sun. 8:30 and 10:45 a.m., Mass Family/Children's Liturgy; 5:30 p.m., Mass Life/Teen Mass. Pastor: The Rev. William F. Cyr.

All Saints Episcopal (formerly St. John's Episcopal) | 59 Summer St. 664-9656

http://www.allsaintsberkshires.com

Worship services on Saturday, 4 p.m. and Sunday, 9:30 a.m.

Rector: Local Episcopal clergy leads services while they search for a new rector. Minister of Music: Dr. Matthew McConnell will accompany and lead the choir. Holy Communion is offered at both services and all are welcome.

The Salvation Army | 393 River St. 663-7987

Non-denominational Worship: Sun., 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 10 a.m. Majors Ralph and Donna Hansen.

NORTH POWNAL, Vt.

Congregational Church |3554 Route 346 518-686-4636

Sunday morning worship: 10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 a.m. Coffee hour on third Sunday. Child care provided. Youth group meets Monday evenings at Grace Christian School in Bennington, 7-8:30 p.m. Pastor: The Rev. Gary C. Rogers.

PITTSFIELD

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 470 East New Lenox Road, Pittsfield (413) 442-8811

http://www.mormon.org

Sacrament Service: 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11:20 a.m. Relief Society/Priesthood/Primary: 12:10 p.m. Bishop: Mark Birrell.

New Life Community Fellowship | 172 Hubbard Ave. 684-0001

Worship: Morning classes for everyone in the community at 9:15 followed by live music, skits & a message from the pastor Black at 10:30. All are welcome.

POWNAL, Vt.

Faith Christian Fellowship | 82 Main St. 802-823-7828

www.faithchristianfellowshipvt.org

Worship service: 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastors Jerry Frey and Peter Grimes. Worship for the morning service is led by Joe Frey. Child care for infant-3 year-olds and Junior Church for 4-11 year-olds.

Our Lady of Lourdes - Roman Catholic. Mass: Saturday, 6:15 p.m.

Pownal Center | Center Street. 413-458-8302.

Sunday service: 10 a.m. Lisa M. Boulerice, pastor. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

United Methodist. | Route 346. Worship: 9 a.m.; Church School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Gary Dickson. Coffee time follows service.

READSBORO, Vt.

First Baptist | Main Street 802-368-2980

Worship: 9 a.m. Prayer meeting: 4th Tuesday at 7 p.m. Senior Community Meal: Tuesday at noon. Pastor: John Brigham.

St. Joachim Parish | 342 Tunnel St. 802-423-5267

Vigil Mass: Sun. 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Cyrain Cabuenas.

SAVOY

Sovereign Grace Baptist | 664 Main Road (Route 116) 447-8127

Pastor: Kenneth Mick Jr. Worship: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School: 11 a.m.

STAMFORD, Vt.

St. John Bosco | 818 Main Road 802-423-5267

Vigil Mass: Sat., 4 p.m. Pastor: Rev. Cyrain Cabuenas.

Stamford Community | Main Road 802-694-1533

8:30 a.m., Early service; 9:15 a.m., Praise and worship; 10 a.m., full worship service; Sunday School during 10 a.m. service; nursery available for both services. Pastor James LaMothe.

WHITINGHAM, Vt.

Community. Worship: 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Pastor: John Brigham.

WILLIAMSTOWN

Community Bible | 160 Bridges Road 458-5556; FAX: 413-597-9881

www.cbcwilliamstown.com

Worship: 10:30 a.m. The sermon title is "Family Struggles: Idols," from Genesis 29 by Satyan Devadoss. Sunday School, 9-10:15 a.m. All are welcome. Pastor: Douglas Duncan.

First Baptist | 731 Main St. 458-4811

Worship Service: 10 a.m. Sunday School: 9 a.m. Prayer Meeting: Weds., 7 p.m. Pastor: The Rev. Peter Daniels. For more information, www.fbcwilliamstownma.org; fstbaptistchurch@yahoo.com.

First Congregational | 906 Main St. 458-4273

Reformation Sunday, the 22nd Sunday in Pentecost. The Worship Service begins at 10 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Robison James preaching a sermon entitled "Why Luther's ‘Justification by Faith' Makes Sense Today," based on the scriptures Romans 3:28 and Ephesians 2:8-10. Sunday School classes for children in grades K-6 meet. Childcare will be available in the nursery/playroom. A brief coffee gathering after the service At 11:150 a.m., Second Hour@Meetinghouse: "Religion and Public Life Today: A Guide to Understanding the First Amendment Separation of Church and State," led by Dr. James.

New Hope United Methodist Church | 777 Main St. 458-3183

www.New-HopeUMC.org

The New Hope United Methodist Church service will be held at the Williamstown Youth Center, 270 Cole Ave., Williamstown, at 10 a.m. Pastor Kim Kie and Community Ministries Coordinator Barbara Toll.

Parishes of St. Patrick & Raphael -- Roman Catholic

St. Patrick | 63 Southworth St. 458-4946

http://www.williamstowncatholics.org

Rite of Penance (Confessions/Reconciliation), Saturdays, 3-4 p.m. Mass: Sat., 4:30 p.m.; Sun., 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Weekdays, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m., in the Parish Center, 53 Southworth St. Friday: Communion Service, 8:30 a.m., in the Parish Center. Pastor: Rev. Wayne C. Biernat.

St. John's Episcopal | Park Street 458-8144

Holy Eucharist: 8 & 10 a.m. Eucharist: Tue., 9:30 a.m., & Wed., 5:15 p.m. Education for All: 9 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Peter T. Elvin.

Second Congregational | 81 Hancock Road 458-3467, 802-442-3405

Rev. Penny Rich Smith will lead the 9 a.m. worship service on this Reformation Sunday. The sermon, "A Long, Long Protest!," will be based on Job 42:1-6, 10-18 and Mark 10:46-52. There will be a children's time after which Sunday School classes will meet for pre-school through grade 8. Newcomers always welcome. A coffee hour and time of fellowship will follow the service. Youth Musicians rehearse following worship. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible. For more information, call the church office at 458-3467 or visit the website: www.secondcongregationalchurch.org.

White Oaks Congregational | 480 White Oaks Road 458-4633

Worship: 11 a.m.; Sunday School: 11:15 a.m. Rev. Sue Stewart.