BAHA’I FAITH OF NEWTOWN

Contact Margo Deselin

241-5525; WintonFarms@aol.com

Devotional meetings; spiritual discussion meetings; discussions of social issues from a spiritual perspective. The meetings are held at various locations in Newtown. Call for meeting locations or questions.

 

CALVARY INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH

3 Side Cut Road, West Redding; 938-1373

 Kenneth Brooks, Pastor

Sunday School, 10 am, Sunday morning service, 11 am; Sunday evening service, 6 pm; Wednesday evening service, 7 pm, nursery care provided.

 

CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH

85 Mt Pleasant Road at Tory Lane

 426-6300 or 426-0651

 www.CTKLutheranNewtown.org

Gregory Wismar, Pastor

The first Sunday in Lent will be celebrated during the 10:30 am worship service on Sunday, February 10. The choir will sing “Such Love” as the anthem. Sunday school and adult bible class will begin at 9 am. Calendar includes: Feb 13, Lenten service, 7:30 pm.

 

CHRIST THE SAVIOR ORTHODOX CHURCH

1070 Roxbury Road, Southbury; 267-1330

Fr Vladimir Aleandro, Pastor

www.ChristSaviorChursh.org

Christ the Savior is a pan-Orthodox, all-English mission of the New England Diocese of the Orthodox Church in America. Saturday, Great Vespers, 5 pm Winter/6 pm Summer. Eves of Feasts, 6:30 pm. Sunday, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am; coffee hour and fellowship follows.

 

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS

16 Saw Mill Road; 203-438-3026;

www.LDS.org or www.Mormons.org

Family History Center, 426-1752

Bishop David H. Oakes

Sunday Sacrament Meeting, 9 am; Sunday school (ages 12–adult) and primary school (18 months–age 11), 10:20 am; Priesthood, Relief Society, and young women meeting, 11:10 am; teenagers’ activities Wednesday, 7:30 pm. Family History Center is open Tuesday through Thursday evenings and on Saturdays.

 

CHURCH OF BETHEL

239 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel

Pastor Dan Kelly; 791-8015

www.ChurchOfBethel.org

Worship service, Sunday 10 am, kids’ church and nursery; 6 pm Sunday School, children, youth, and adult.

 

COMMUNITY ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Meets at Newtown Meeting House,

 31 Main Street (at the flagpole)

The Rev Robert Tarullo, Pastor; 270-3730;

Pastor@NewtownOPC.org; www.NewtownOPC.org

Sunday worship services, 11 am and 5 pm. Sunday school begins at 9:30 am with classes for all ages, and nursery is provided during worship; the adult class is looking at the history of the church. On February 10, the morning sermon will continue examining the Gospel of Mark; the evening sermon, “No Condemnation,” will be from Romans 8:1–12, with guest preacher the Reverend Carl N. Smith.

 

FAITH AT NEWTOWN

Meets at 113 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook

Pastor Tim Kuhn

364-1448; FaithBaptistCT.org

Sunday worship service 10 am. Small group bible studies available.

 

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST

27 Roxbury Road (corner of Routes 6 & 67)

Southbury; 262-1944

Sunday services and Sunday School (for up to age 20), 11 am to noon. The subject of the February 8 Bible Lesson-Sermon is “Spirit.” Golden Text – Romans 8:16 (“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.”) Wednesdays from 7:30–8:30 pm there are readings from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, followed by testimonies of healing through prayer. Visitors can expect a respectful, warm welcome.

 

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

466 Elm Street, Monroe; 268-7596

 The Rev Bryan A. Leone, Pastor

Worship services with Holy Communion, Sunday 8 and 10:30 am, Christian education for ages 3 to adult begins 9:15 am.

 

GRACE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

174 Mt Pleasant Road; 270-1005

The Rev Barry Fredericks, Pastor

The Rev Sheila Fredericks, Associate Pastor

The Rev Christopher Caton, Associate Pastor The Rev Adam Fredericks,

Children & Youth Pastor

Sunday Worship, 8:30 and 10:15 am; Youth Service, 10 am; Children’s Church and Nursery at all services. Wednesday worship, 7 pm; Friday service, 7 pm.

GUIDING LIGHT INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH

Meets at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street

Ernestine Urquhart, Pastor; 426-4338

This interdenominational Christian church meets Sundays, 10 am, for morning worship in the town hall’s Mary Hawley Room, with fellowship immediately following the service. All are welcome.

 

HOLY TRINITY ORTHODOX CHURCH

Eighth and Roberts Avenues, Danbury; 748-0671

Robert Hublak, Youth Director

Susan Pataut, Choir Director

Sunday Divine Liturgy, 10 am, coffee hour follows.

 

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH,

25 Great Hill Road, Oxford

203-888-4713; FAX 203-888-4670

www.Immanuel-Oxford.org

Rev Bruce A. Steinway, Pastor

Sunday worship services of Holy Communion, 8:15 and 10:30 am.

 

MATTATUCK UNITARIAN

UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY

122 South Pomperaug Avenue, Woodbury; 203-266-4810

The Rev Carol Wolff

Sunday Service, 10:30 am. Religious education and child care are available during the service. Visitors welcome.

 

MONROE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

34 Church Street, Monroe;

268-9327; www.mcc-ucc.org

Rev Peter W. Allen, Senior Pastor

Rev Jennifer M. Gingras, Associate Pastor

Rev William Duchon, Music Director

Sunday worship 8:45 and 10:30 am (Lay Readers for February 10 David Walker [8:45] and Pam Jim Halloran 10:30]; lectionary passages for both services will be Genesis 2:15–17 and 3:1–7, Psalm 32, Romans 5:12–19 and Matthew 4:1–11). Calendar includes: Feb 13, Lenten study series: Siblings, soup dinner 6:30 pm, study 7:15 to 8:15 pm.

 

NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH

PO Box 179, Newtown; 770-3745

Church office is at 20 Church Hill Road, Newtown

www.NewHope-cc.com

Rev James A. Solomon, Pastor

Worship service Sunday 5 pm, at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street. Call the church office or visit the website for information on midweek small group meetings and other events.

 

NEWBURY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Route 133 at Tower Road, Brookfield, 775-1392

The Rev Paul R. Ricard

Worship service 10 am Sunday, refreshments in Fellowship Hall following worship. Sunday school for all youth who wish to attend.

 

NEWTOWN BIBLE CHURCH

35 Sugar Street (Route 302); 426-6484

NewtownBibleChurch.org

Bob Brainard, Elder

Newtown Bible Church is a Bible centered New Testament church, focusing on the clear exposition of God’s inspired word. Members strive to go beyond understanding it intellectually, to also have a heart for God and live changed lives as a result. “We trust you’ll discover the power of God’s life changing word among us.” Sunday services begin with Fellowship at 9:30 am, Sunday School 9:45 (with classes for all ages), worship service 10:45 (nursery and children’s service is provided), and evening discipleship 6 pm. Other services and opportunities include Prayer Meetings Thursday, 7 pm; Men’s Fellowship, second Saturday of the month, at an area restaurant; Women’s Fellowship, fourth Saturday of the Month, at an area restaurant; and God’s Girls of Grace, third Wednesday of the month, for ages 8–100. Regular events include Vacation Bible School, Fellowship dinners, other events and ministries. Call the office with questions. Calendar includes: Feb 10, screening of The Triumph of Design and The Demise of Darwin, 6 pm.

 

NEWTOWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH

210 Sugar Street, Newtown; 426-6189;

www.NewtownCC.org

Jack Tanner, Minister

Sunday services 10 am. The church offers Bible School Hour for adults and children at 8:45 am Sunday.

 

NEWTOWN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

A member of the United Church of Christ

14 West Street; 426-9024;

www.NewCongChurch.homestead.com

The Rev Matthew S. Crebbin, Senior Minister

The Rev Janice Touloukian, Associate Minister

The Rev Alastair Sellars, Pastor Emeritus

Edwin Corfey, Licensed Lay Minister

Dan Coffman, Choir Director

Philip Crevier, Organ/Piano

Reverend Matthew Crebbin will preach on “Big Secret: Wilderness Exam,” based on Matthew 4:1–11, during the 10 am worship service on February 10; he will be assisted by the Reverend Janice Touloukian. The Senior Choir will sing “Simple Trust” as the anthem. Check website for meetings, special events, etc. Calendar includes: Feb 10, Inquirer’s Class, 11:30 am–1:30 pm, light lunch served, then opportunity for those interested in joining NCC to reflect on their faith and learn about tradition, theology and ministry of NCC, child care available, reservations requested; Feb 17, Annual Valentine Breakfast, 8:30–9:45 am (snow date Feb 17).

 

NEWTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

92 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook

The Rev Terry W. Pfeiffer, Pastor

Rev Richard Yerrington, Associate Pastor

The Rev E. Sue Klein, Deacon

426-9998; FAX 426-0865;

NewtownOffice@sbcglobal.net;

www.NUMC.us

Adult Bible study 9 am Sunday and 7:30 pm Wednesday, family worship services Sunday 8 and 10 am; Church School for all ages during 10 am service. The Hymn of the Month for February is “You Are Mine” (#2218).

 

ORATORY OF THE LITTLE WAY

8 Oratory Lane, Gaylordsville

860-354-8294; FAX 860-354-0574;

www.OratoryHealing.org

Soaking Prayer Wed 10 am–noon; Individual Prayer Ministry, prayer team members available by appointment.

 

SARANG KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

20 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury;

426-8610 or 743-3299; DavidMKim@dreamwiz.com

David Kim, Senior Pastor

Daily morning meeting, 5:30 am; Sunday worship service, 11 am; Wednesday, Praise, Bible and Prayer Time, 8 pm; Saturday, Neighborhood Bible study, 8 pm.

 

SOUTH BRITAIN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

A United Church of Christ, Route 172, South Britain;

264-5890; SouthBritainChurch.org

Reverend Douglas Miller, Interim Minister

Sunday worship service, 10 am, coffee hour follows. Check website for meetings, special events, etc.

 

STEPNEY BAPTIST CHURCH

423 Main Street, Monroe; 268-9680

Kevin A. Merritt, Pastor

David Esarey, Jr, Youth Minister

Sunday worship 10:30 am, Sunday school for all ages (birth to adult) 9 am; child care available. Junior & Senior High Youth Group, Wednesday 6:30 pm. Also Wednesday Night Prayer Service, 7 pm.

 

ST ANN MELKITE GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH

181 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury;

743-5119

Rev Fr Michael Skrocki, Pastor

Rev Deacon Tom Davis

Rev Deacon Nick Bourjaili

Saturday Great Vespers 5 pm; Sunday Orthros (Matins) 9:15 am; Sunday Divine Liturgy (Eucharistic Liturgy) 10 am.

 

ST JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

111 Peter Road, Southbury

264-6446; www.StJamesCT.org

Pastor Scott Nessel

Sunday School 9 am, adult Bible study 9:15 am, worship service with Holy Communion 10:15 am. St James is an Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA).

 

ST JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

 5 Washington Avenue (Route 34),

 (Mailing address is PO Box 716),

Sandy Hook; 426-9938

StJohns06482.blogspot.com

Bruce Moulthrop, Senior Warden

Jack Hornak, Junior Warden

Sunday service 9:30 am (Holy Eucharist), with the Rev Leo E. McIlrath as the celebrant. St John’s is the home of FAITH Food Pantry, an ecumenical ministry that distributes to those in need on an emergency basis. Hours are Tuesday 10 am to noon, and Thursday 6 to 7:30 pm.

 

ST PETER & PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH, OCA

93 Dodgingtown Road, Bethel

791-9994; www.oca.org

Saturday, Vespers 6 pm. Sunday, Divine Liturgy at 10 am. Wednesday, prayer ministry 7:30 pm, with class following. Services in English, and all are welcome.

 

ST ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH

46 Church Hill Road; 426-1014

www.StRoseChurch.com

The Rev Robert E. Weiss, Pastor

 The Rev Milan Dimic, Parochial Vicar

 The Rev John Inserra, Parochial Vicar

Thomas F. Curran, Deacon

 Don Naiman, Deacon

Norm Roos, Deacon

Weekday Masses, 6:45 and 9 am; Saturday Masses, 8 am, 4 and 5:30 pm; Sunday Masses 7:30, 9, 10:30 am and noon. Confessions on Saturdays 3 to 4 pm or by appointment. Holy Day Vigil, 7:30 pm; Holy Day Masses, 6:45 and 9 am, and 5:30 and 7:30 pm.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

36 Main Street; 426-9070

The Rev Kathleen E. Adams-Shepherd, Rector

The Rev Carol E. Westpfahl, Associate Rector

Sue Vogelman, Children’s Education Minister

Fiona Smith Sutherland, Music Minister

Worship schedule as follows: Sunday – 7:30 am First Service – traditional service and language, no music or children’s service, 8:45 am Second Service – traditional service with contemporary language, full music program, children’s service, 11:15 am Third Service (see 8:45 details), also Adult Education and Church School (Education for all ages) 10–11 am each Sunday, fully staffed nursery open 8:30 am–12:30 pm, continental breakfast 8–11 am; Wednesday – Holy Eucharist with the Laying on of Hands and Anointing for Healing at 7:15 pm, and Labyrinth (all day); fourth Thursday of each Month, Compline, 9 pm.

Calendar includes: Feb 9, Centering Prayer seminar, 9 am–3 pm, modern adaptation of ancient Christian tradition developed by Trappist monk will be led by Pastor Carol Westphal, registration requested (listed incorrectly in last week’s Bee as Feb 10); Feb 10, “How To Love Practically Everyone,” 10 am, adult forum will feature screening of DVD that helps answer “How can we love others, especially in post-9/11 world?”; Feb 13, Taizé prayer service (weekly during Lent), 7:15 pm; Feb 17, “Holy Things,” 10 am, unpacking the symbols, colors, shapes, smells & tastes of the rich Anglican worship (to be repeated Feb 24).

 

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

CONGREGATION OF DANBURY

24 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury

798-1994 (main office) or 790-1996 (DRE office); www.uuDanbury.org

Rev Linda Hansen, Minister

Mary Collins, Director of Religious Education (DRE)

Sherry Kyriacou, Office Manager

Worship services are on Sunday at 9 and 11 am, coffee hour follows: On February 10, Rabbi Jon Haddon, from Temple Shearith Israel, Ridgefield, will lead the services on “Midrash: A View of the Bible Through the Eyes of the Rabbis.” Religious education: preschool through fifth grade will meet at 9 and 11 am, sixth grade and up will go to the worship service, and Senior High Youth Group meets at 4 pm. Check website for meetings, special events, etc.

 

VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCUSA)

21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield;

775-2624; www.Danbury.org/vpc

The Rev Ann Beams, Pastor

For the first Sunday of Lent The Rev Ann Beams will present a morning message entitled “God, Close and Far” during the 10 am worship service on February 10; this will be the first in a series on the Apostles’ Creed. Adult discussion about the book The Faith Club will begin at 9. The Scripture lessons will be Psalm 27:4–9, Matthew 4:18–23 and 1 Corinthians 1:10–18. Coffee and fellowship will be at 11 am. Check website for meetings, special events, etc.

 

 

WALNUT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH

156 Walnut Hill Road, Bethel; 796-7373

 www.WalnutHillCC.org

Rev Dr Clive Calver, Senior Pastor

Worship services Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 8:10, 9:30 and 11:10 am, and CORE service 6 pm. Check website for meetings, special events, etc.

 

 

AREA SYNAGOGUES

 

B’NAI ISRAEL

444 Main Street North, Southbury;

267-3394; www.BnaiIsraelSouthbury.org

 Rabbi Eric Polokoff

Shabbat evening services Friday 7:30 and all Jewish holidays. Check website for meetings, special events, etc.

 

CONGREGATION ADATH ISRAEL

115 Huntingtown Road

(mailing address is PO Box 623, Newtown); 426-5188

 www.CongAdathIsrael.org

Rabbi Shaul Praver

Friday services, 7:30 pm; the first Friday of the month is a family service. Saturday services on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, 9:30 am (generally; call beforehand). Hebrew School Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4:15 pm. Sunday School, 9:30-11:45. Also Tot Shabbat, 30-minute services for young children & families, second Saturday each month 9:15 am and some Friday evenings at 6:45 (call for schedule).

 

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL

193 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury; 792-6161

Rabbi Vivian S. Mayer Shalom Lampell, President

Saturday services, 9:30 am.

 

UNITED JEWISH CENTER SYNAGOGUE

141 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury; 748-3355

 Rabbi Clifford Librach

Friday, Reform Services 8 pm. Family Service third Friday of each month, 7:30 pm. Traditional Services, Saturday 10 am.