Sunday Holy Eucharist 10:00 am
Every Sunday morning we work hard to create a holy worship service in the auditorium of our community center – and, with help from God, we succeed! We use the Book of Common Prayer and other liturgical resources to draw us together in word, song and the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist through which we hope to receive and offer the living truth of Christ within, among and around us all. We love our Episcopal liturgy. We delight in our gifted choir, and we give thanks for our vibrant, kid centered Sunday school every week at 10:00. We are blessed with an involved parishioner base who work and pray together each week to welcome everyone who walks through our doors.
We have learned together that this is what we really need for our worship to come alive: deep prayer, beautiful music, Holy Communion, and also the essential truths that every one of us is loved unconditionally by God and that our one, true mandate is to go forth and love one another. Like the limbs of the Tree of Life that became our logo, we seek to spread the Good News of the Gospel through our commitment to communal worship, prayer, partnership with others, justice work, community service and love.
Join us at Berkshire South Regional Community Center, where we gather each Sunday at 10:00 am for Holy Eucharist and Healing Prayers. Berkshire South is at 15 Crissey Road · Great Barrington, Massachusetts · 01230
Click here to download the digital service booklet for the Second Sunday of Advent, December 8, 2024.
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646-558-8656 US (New York),
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Music Program
Our music varies with the season, but we always offer carefully chosen music performed with spirit and skill. Our choir ranges from six to ten people, and we strive to sing out God’s word with beauty and vigor. Our music may be traditional, modern, ancient or eclectic but we aim always for authenticity of expression and appropriateness to the liturgical season and the lectionary.
Sunday School
We offer Sunday School for children of all ages and abilities during our Sunday worship service. Children are invited to the altar at the end of the service for a blessing.
Bible Study 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Bible Study meets over Zoom on Tuesday evenings for lectionary based Bible Study or an extended study of a particular book or section of the Bible, as well as for Advent and Lenten programs of study.
Wednesday Contemplative Eucharist 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Every Wednesday, a group of 8 – 10 people gather in our chapel and on Zoom for a simple, contemplative Eucharist. Here silence is honored as much as speech and time is taken to breathe, and to share reflections on holy scripture. This service is informal, intimate and deeply prayerful.
Click here for the Contemplative Holy Eucharist bulletin.
Thursday Centering Prayer 5:00 – 6:00 PM
This ancient Christian practice of silent, contemplative prayer allows us to rest in the stillness and love of God. Every week 6 or 7 of us gather on Thursday evening at the Grace Chapel and over Zoom.
Join us Thursday nights for Centering Prayer at our chapel, 67 State Rd., Great Barrington
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646-558-8656 US (New York),
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at Grace Church Office, 67 State Rd., Great Barrington
All are invited!
Step into Grace where strangers become friends. We are an Open and Affirming church. Everyone of every age, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, or economic status is invited to join us as together we live out the Gospel message of love, forgiveness, service, and justice. No matter where you are in your spiritual journey—you are welcome here.
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Directions: Berkshire South Regional Community Center, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington, MA
From Massachusetts and points east and north: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Exit 2 (Lee). Follow Route 102 West to Stockbridge. Turn left onto US-7 South for five to six miles into Great Barrington. The first traffic light is at the Monument Mountain School District. The second light is Crissey Road. Turn left, follow the road past Apex, an auto mechanic shop and you will see the parking area for Berkshire South straight ahead with the building on the left.
From Albany and points west: Take the New York State Thruway (I-90) to Exit B3 (Canaan, NY). Follow Route 22 South for 0.7 miles and turn left onto Route 102 East. Stay on Route 102 to the center of Stockbridge. Turn right onto US-7 South for five to six miles into Great Barrington. The first traffic light is at the Monument Mountain School District. The second light is Crissey Road. Turn left, follow the road past Apex, an auto mechanic shop and you will see the parking area for Berkshire South straight ahead with the building on the left.