BAHA'I FAITH OF NEWTOWN
BAHAâI 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.
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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.
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CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH
85 Mt Pleasant Road at Tory Lane
 426-6300 or 426-0651;
 www.CTKLutheranNewtown.org
Gregory Wismar, Pastor
The second Sunday in Lent will be celebrated during the 10:30 am worship service on Sunday, February 17. The choir will sing âBe Still, My Loveâ as the anthem. Sunday school and adult bible class will begin at 9 am. Calendar includes: Feb 20, Lenten service, 7:30 pm.
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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.
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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 12âadult) and primary school (18 monthsâage 11), 10:20 am; Priesthood, Relief Society, and young women meeting, 11:10 am; teenagersâ activities Wednesday, 7:30 pm. Family History Center is open Tuesday through Thursday evenings and on Saturdays.
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CHURCH OF BETHEL
239 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel
Pastor Dan Kelly; 791-8015;
www.ChurchOfBethel.org
Worship service, Sunday 10 am, kidsâ church and nursery; 6 pm Sunday School, children, youth, and adult.
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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.
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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.
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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 17 Bible Lesson-Sermon is âSoul.â Golden Text â Isaiah 61:10 (âI will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall by joyful in my God.â) Wednesdays from 7:30 to 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.
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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.
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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; Childrenâs Church and Nursery at all services. Wednesday worship, 7 pm; Friday service, 7 pm.
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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 hallâs Mary Hawley Room, with fellowship immediately following the service. All are welcome.
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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..
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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.
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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.
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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 (lectionary passages for February 17, both services, will be Genesis 12:1â4a, Psalm 121, Romans 4:1â5 and 13â17, and John 3:1â17). Calendar includes: Feb 20, Lenten study series: Elders, soup dinner 6:30 pm, study 7:15 to 8:15 pm; Feb 27, Lenten study series: Parenting, soup dinner 6:30 pm, study 7:15 to 8:15 pm.
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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.
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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.
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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 Godâs inspired word. Members strive to go beyond understanding it intellectually, to also have a heart for God and live changed lives as a result. âWe trust youâll discover the power of Godâs life changing word among us.â Sunday services begin with Fellowship at 9:30 am, Sunday School 9:45 (with classes for all ages), worship service 10:45 (nursery and childrenâs service is provided), and evening discipleship 6 pm. Other services and opportunities include Prayer Meetings Thursday, 7 pm; Menâs Fellowship, second Saturday of the month, at an area restaurant; Womenâs Fellowship, fourth Saturday of the Month, at an area restaurant; and Godâs Girls of Grace, third Wednesday of the month, for ages 8â100. Regular events include Vacation Bible School, Fellowship dinners, other events and ministries. Call the office with questions.
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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.
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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 Janice Touloukian will preach on âBig Secret: How Are We Welcoming God in Worship?â during the 10 am worship service on February 17. The Senior Choir will sing âPart III (a silent devotion and response)â as the anthem. Check website for meetings, special events, etc. Calendar includes: Feb 20, please note no bible study w/ Rev Crebbin (will resume Feb 27).
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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 âYou Are Mineâ (#2218).
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ORATORY OF THE LITTLE WAY
8 Oratory Lane, Gaylordsville
860-354-8294; FAX 860-354-0574;
www.OratoryHealing.org
Soaking Prayer Wed 10 amânoon; Individual Prayer Ministry, prayer team members available by appointment.
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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.
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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. Calendar includes: Feb 17, no Church School today (activity hour available for grades 3 and under); Feb 27, Lenten Series dinner 6 pm, service/program 7 pm; March 12, Lenten Series dinner 6 pm, service/program, 7 pm (led by the Rev Diane Monti-Catania).
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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.
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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.
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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 JOHNâS 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 Johnâs 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.
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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.
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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.
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
36 Main Street; 426-9070
The Rev Kathleen E. Adams-Shepherd,
Rector
The Rev Carol E. Westpfahl,
Associate Rector
Sue Vogelman,
Childrenâs Education Minister
Fiona Smith Sutherland, Music Minister
Worship schedule as follows: Sunday â 7:30 am First Service â traditional service and language, no music or childrenâs service, 8:45 am Second Service â traditional service with contemporary language, full music program, childrenâs service, 11:15 am Third Service (see 8:45 details), also Adult Education and Church School (Education for all ages) 10â-11 am each Sunday, fully staffed nursery open 8:30 am-12:30 pm, continental breakfast 8-11 am; Wednesday â 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 17, âHoly Things,â 10 am, unpacking the symbols, colors, shapes, smells & tastes of the rich Anglican worship (to be repeated Feb 24); Feb 20, Taizé prayer service (weekly during Lent), 7:15 pm.
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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 17, Rev Linda Hansen will lead the services on âHaving Their Say: Encouraging Unheard Voices.â 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.
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VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCUSA)
21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield;
775-2624; www.Danbury.org/vpc
The Rev Ann Beams, Pastor
For the second Sunday of Lent The Rev Ann Beams will present a morning message entitled âLearning To Receiveâ during the 10 am worship service on February 17; the Scripture lessons will be John 3:1â17 and Romans 4:1â5 and 13â17. Adult discussion about âChristian Spiritual Disciples for the 21st Centuryâ will begin at 9. Sunday school for elementary grade children starts at the end of the Childrenâs Sermon; middle and high school students start their class following the full sermon. Coffee and fellowship will be at 11 am. Check website for meetings, special events, etc.
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WALNUT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH
156 Walnut Hill Road, Bethel; 796-7373;Â 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.
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BâNAI 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.
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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).
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CONGREGATION BâNAI ISRAEL
193 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury;
 792-6161
Rabbi Nelly Altenburger
Joel Levitt, President
Saturday services, 9:30 am.
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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.