New Hope Church Grows Into New Space
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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The New Hope United Methodist Church's congregation has grown significantly over the past year, necessitating the need for a new transition space to accommodate the growing numbers.
“Our growing congregation needs a larger transitional space while we continue to move forward with plans for a more permanent site,” said Pastor Dan Randall.
New Hope UMC – created from a merger of the former First United Methodist Churches of North Adams and Williamstown in January 2011 – will begin meeting Sept. 27 at Images Cinema on Spring Street for its Sunday gatherings until a more permanent home is found. The congregation currently worships at 4 Water St.
The church’s offices will be relocated to the former North Adams parsonage located at 550 West Main St. in North Adams. The space will also be used for small group gatherings, administrative meetings and community events.
A farewell worship celebration for the 4 Water St. location will be held Sept. 20 at 10 a.m.
“We want to give thanks and remember this as a significant part of our congregation’s journey while joyfully looking forward toward a growing future,” Randall said.
New Hope UMC, serving Northern Berkshire County, holds worship gatherings every first, third and fourth Sunday at 10 a.m. Childcare is provided. The congregation gathers throughout the community on the second Sunday of the month. For more information, visit: www.new-hopeumc.org.
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