Habitat for Humanity Covenant

First voted by the congregation on October 4, 1992. Revised January 23, 2011. Most recently renewed on February 3, 2019.

First Church Williamstown has covenanted with Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity (NBHfH) to commit financial and human resources as follows:

• Praying for the ministry of Habitat for Humanity;

• Providing financial support for Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity;

• Organizing volunteers and individuals to help build homes and carry out additional tasks in support of NBHfH.

• Designating each year a representative of the church to serve as our active Liaison with NBHfH. The Liaison will:

  • Encourage others to serve as volunteers for NBHfH.

  • Actively seek to inform members of the congregation about NBHfH’s projects and needs. Seek to develop ways in which the church can support those projects and needs.

  • Attend appropriate meetings of NBHfH as representative of the church.

  • Inform NBHfH of possibilities and deadlines for applications for possible church funding.

  • Advocate for NBHfH with church leaders.

  • Keep informed about the activities of World Wide Habitat for Humanity.

  • Report regularly to the Outreach Ministry Team of the Church.

This covenant is in effect for one year and will be considered in good faith for renewal at the end of that time.