BAHA’I FAITH OF NEWTOWN

Contact Margo Deselin

203-241-5525; 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 SOUTHBURY

134 Main St. South (11A Bennett Square), Southbury; 203-267-5441

www.CalvarySouthbury.com

Pastor John Eastwood

Worship service and children’s ministry Sunday 10 am. Pastor John goes through the Bible, line by line and verse by verse, including application to everyday life. Tuesday night is Prayer Night, 7:30 pm; Wednesday, Recovery Bible Study (addictive behavior) 7:30 pm; Thursday, Old Testament Bible Study/Weekly Teen Meeting 7 pm. Also monthly men’s and women’s meetings.

CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH

85 Mt Pleasant Road at Tory Lane

203-426-6300 or 203-426-0651

 www.CTKLutheranNewtown.org

Gregory Wismar, Pastor

Passion Sunday and Palm Sunday will be celebrated at the 10:30 am worship service on Sunday, March 28. Sunday school and Adult bible class will begin at 9 am. Calendar includes: March 28, Bakeless Bake Sale, collection to benefit mite boxes; April 1, Maundy Thursday service of Holy Communion, 7:30 pm; April 2, Good Friday Service of Darkness, 7:30 pm; April 4, Easter Dawn Service with Holy Communion at 7:30 pm, Easter breakfast at 8:30 am, Sunday School with egg hunt 9 am, Easter Festival Service with Holy Communion at 10:30.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

OF LATTER DAY SAINTS

16 Saw Mill Road, Newtown; 203-438-2881

www.LDS.org or www.Mormon.org

Family History Center (203-426-1752)

Bishop Brett Keller (203-438-2881)

Sunday Sacrament Meeting, 2:45 pm; Sunday School (ages 12–adult) and Primary School (ages 18 months–11), 2 pm; Priesthood, Relief Society and Young Women meeting, 1 pm; teenagers’ activities, Wednesday 7:30 pm. The Women’s Organization sponsors classes on topics dealing with the family and homemaking, most months on second Thursday, 7 pm; call church office for schedule and topics. The Family History Center (203-426-1752) is open Tuesday through Thursday evenings and on Saturday. Contact the church office (Sundays, 203-426-8408) for updated schedule.

COMMUNITY ORTHODOX

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Meets at Newtown Meeting House,

 31 Main Street (at the flagpole)

The Rev Robert Tarullo, Pastor; 203-270-3730;

Pastor@NewtownOPC.org;

www.NewtownOPC.org

A community of believers with a desire to know God and make Him known to others: Sunday School, 9:30 am (summer, 10 am); coffee and light refreshments 10:40 am; Worship Services with expositional preaching through a Biblical book, 11 am and 5 pm (third Sunday, 3 pm). Men’s Bible Study at meeting house second and fourth Saturday; and Men’s Fellowship first Thursday at area restaurant. Call or visit website for additional information, or send email to Pastor@NewtownOPC.org.

FAITH AT NEWTOWN

Meets at 113 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook

Pastor Tim Kuhn

TKuhn@FaithBaptistCT.org

203-364-1448; FaithBaptistCT.org

Sunday worship service 10 am. Small group Bible studies in homes. Teen and family activities, ladies’ knitting group, summer concerts and Vacation Bible School. “We study the Bible verse by verse, and apply it to everyday living.”

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST

27 Roxbury Road (corner of Routes 6 & 67)

Southbury; 203-262-1944

Sunday services and Sunday School (for up to age 20; small Bible-Lesson discussion groups for teens), 10–11 am. The subject of the March 28 Bible Lesson-Sermon will be “Reality.” Golden Text — Revelation 11:12 (“…Come up hither.”). 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.

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH

466 Elm Street, Monroe; 203-268-7596

 The Rev Bryan A. Leone, Pastor

Worship services with Holy Communion Sunday at 8 and 10:30; nursery service available during second service. Christian education for ages 3 to adult at 9:15. Confirmation classes Monday 7 pm, adult forum Tuesday 7 pm, bell choir Thursday 6:45 pm, and choir Thursday 7:30 pm. Calendar includes: April 1, Maundy Thursday worship service, 7:30 pm; April 2, Good Friday Tenebrae service, 7:30 pm; April 4, Easter worship services, 8:30 & 10:30 am.

GRACE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

174 Mt Pleasant Road

203-270-1005; gcf-ct.org

The Rev Barry Fredericks, Senior Pastor

The Rev Sheila Fredericks,

Senior Associate Pastor

The Rev Adam Fredericks,

Children & Youth Pastor

The Rev John Barago, Associate Pastor

Sunday Worship, 8:30 and 10:15 am; Youth Service, Children’s Church and Nursery at all services. Wednesday Evening Service, 7 pm; Weekly Healing Service, Thursday 1 pm; Monthly Healing Service, fourth Wednesday 7 pm; The Haven (young adult/college ministry), first Sunday of each month, 6 pm; Quarterly Ladies’ Fellowship, call for dates and times; Men’s Fellowship, Men’s Breakfast of Champions, first Saturday of the month, 8 am. Saturday Bible Blast, held quarterly for children ages 4-12; U-Nite for Junior High Youth, third Friday evening; Youth Discipleship Class, Wednesday 7 pm.

GUIDING LIGHT CHURCH

Meets at 2 Stony Hill Road (lower level), Bethel

Ernestine Urquhart, Pastor; 203-426-4338

This nondenominational Christian church meets Sundays, 10:30 am–1 pm, for Morning Worship, with fellowship immediately following the service. Additional programs and services include: The Lion of Judah Reach Out Ministry, which helps men and women and teens transition from prison life to society; shelter for battered and abused women; housing for ex-offenders and battered women. Lion of Judah Reach Out Ministry also provides counseling and clothing for teens and adults. A drill team for teens, including musical instruments, is also available for teens. Volunteers welcome. Women’s Group meets Wednesdays and Fridays 7 to 9 pm. Call the pastor for more information.

NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH

Newtown; 203-770-3745

www.NewHope-cc.com

Rev James A. Solomon, Pastor

Jennifer Brittin, Minister of Music

Kevin & Valerie Delp, Youth Leaders

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

NEWTOWN BIBLE CHURCH

35 Sugar Street (Route 302); 203-426-6484

NewtownBibleChurch.org

The Reverend Joey Newton, Pastor

Bob Brainard, Elder

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 Wednesday, 7 pm at the pastor’s home (parsonage); Men’s meetings the first and third Saturday at the church; Women’s Fellowship, fourth Saturday of the Month, at an area restaurant. Regular events include Vacation Bible School, Fellowship dinners after service the first Sunday of the month, other events and ministries.

NEWTOWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH

210 Sugar Street, Newtown; 203-426-6189;

www.NewtownCC.org

Jack Tanner, Minister

Ron Malin, Treasurer

Bill Hemby, Church Elder

Sunday, Bible School for all ages, 8:45 am; Worship Celebration, 10 am (children’s worship available for children through grade 6). Small groups are held in members’ homes; call church office for times and locations. The congregation is a fundamental Bible teaching group that is locally autonomous. NCC is patterned after the church described in the New Testament. Annual events include special events during December, Vacation Bible School, and other events during the year.

NEWTOWN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

A member of the United Church of Christ

14 West Street; 203-426-9024;

www.NewtownCongregationalChurch.com

The Rev Matthew S. Crebbin, Senior Minister

The Rev Janice Touloukian, Associate Minister

Dan Coffman, Choir Director

The Reverend Janice Touloukian will present the sermon “Triumph and Passion,” based on Luke 19:29-40 and Zachariah 9:9-10, during the Palm Sunday worship service on March 28 at 10 am. Rev Matt Crebbin will assist during the worship service. Childcare is available for ages 3 and under. Children in The Church Garden will continue their studies about Jesus’ Death and Resurrection. Calendar includes: March 28, Breakfast by The Winter Workcampers, 8:30-9:30 am, donations will support 2011 trip to Biloxi, Miss.; also March 28, Inquirer’s Class, 8:30 am, for anyone interested in learning about and joining NCC; also March 28, Easter Egg Hunt following worship service (each family asked to bring 2 doz. filled eggs); also March 28, Junior Youth Group meeting, 2 pm; March 30, Lenten Meditation, 6:45-7:45 pm, sanctuary will be open & dimly lit to provide quiet time for personal reflection & meditation each Tuesday during Lent; April 1, Maundy Thursday, 8 pm “Last Supper” worship service; April 2, Good Friday worship service, noon (sanctuary will remain open until 5 for individual meditation); April 4, outdoor sunrise service at 6:30 (atop Castle Hill, breakfast follows at church), sanctuary worship service at 10.

 

NEWTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

92 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook

Rev Mel Kawakami, Senior Pastor

Rev Richard Yerrington, Associate Pastor

Rev E. Sue Klein, Deacon

203-426-9998; FAX 203-426-0865;

NewtownOffice@sbcglobal.net;

www.NUMC.us

Sunday family worship at 8 and 10 am (summer 9 am), Adult Bible study 9 am Sunday (also Wednesday 7:30 pm), Church School for all ages 10:30 am. Hymn for March is “When Our Confidence Is Shaken” (#505). Calendar includes: March 27, Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 9–11 am; March 28, Easter Egg Hunt following 10 am worship; April 1, Maundy Thursday, Seder meal at 6, Holy Communion at 7:30; April 2, sanctuary open for prayer vigil 6 am–3 pm (please sign up for 15- or 30-minute session; also April 2, Good Friday service, 7:30 pm; April 4, Easter Sunrise Service at 6 am, breakfast follows in Rauner Hall, also Easter Morning Worship at 8 & 10 am.

 

SHERMAN CHURCH

6 Church Road, Sherman;

860-354-6114; ShermanChurch.org

Reverend Paul Astbury, Pastor

Holy Week schedule: March 28, Palm Sunday service, 10 am; April 1, Maundy Thursday Communion service 7:30 pm, childcare avail-able; April 2, Tenebrae service, 7:30 pm; April 4, traditional Easter Sunrise service, 6:30 am at Sherman Town Beach, off Route 37 in Sherman Center, continental breakfast will be served following the 30-minute service there; also April 4, Resurrection Day worship (in sanctuary), 10 am, expanded coffee hour to follow. 

 

SOUTH BRITAIN CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

A United Church of Christ,

Route 172, South Britain;

203-264-5890; SouthBritainChurch.org

Reverend Douglas Miller, Interim Minister

Sunday worship service, 10 am, coffee hour follows. Check website for meetings, special events, etc. Calendar includes: March 31, Lenten series, 6 pm, at United Church of Christ, 283 Main St South, Southbury; April 1, Maundy Thursday service of Tenebrae; April 2, meeting house open for private prayer, 9 am-5 pm; April 4, early service at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Road (also regular 10 am Easter service of World and Music in Sanctuary).

 

ST JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA

111 Peter Road, Southbury

203-264-6446; www.StJamesCT.org

Pastor Scott Nessel

Sunday School for all ages and Bible Study at 9 am, worship at 10:15. 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; 203-426-9938

StJohns06482.blogspot.com

The Rev Mark Moore

Bruce Moulthrop, Warden

Sunday service 9:30 am (Holy Eucharist); Palm/Passion Sunday will be celebrated on March 28; Easter Sunday will be celebrated on April 4. St John’s is a small, traditional, catholic worshipping community. It has a rich legacy of service to the community and is home to community groups such as AA and 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. Also, first Sunday of each month, “The History of The Episcopal Church, adult study group will meet w/ Father Moore following worship service. Calendar includes: April 1, Maundy Thursday service, 7:30 pm; April 2, Good Friday service, 7:30 pm; April 4, Easter service, 9:30 am.

ST ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH

46 Church Hill Road; 203-426-1014

www.StRoseChurch.com

Monsignor Robert E. Weiss, Pastor

 The Rev Milan Dimic, Parochial Vicar

 The Rev J. Ignacio Ortigas, Parochial Vicar

Thomas F. Curran, Deacon

 Don Naiman, Deacon; Daniel O’Connor, 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; 203-426-9070

www.TrinityNewtownCT.org

The Rev Kathleen E. Adams-Shepherd, Rector

Sue Vogelman,

Children’s Education Minister

Fiona Smith Sutherland, Music Minister

Sunday First Service 7:30 am (traditional service and language, no children’s service); 8:45 and 11:15 (traditional service with contemporary language, full music program, children’s service and childcare available/fully staffed nursery 8:30 am-12:30 pm); Sunday School, also Youth & Adult Education 10 am. Calendar includes: March 29¸ Taizé service, 7:30 pm; March 31, Holy Week Tenebrae service, 7:30 pm.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

CONGREGATION OF DANBURY

24 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury

203-798-1994 (main office)

or 203-790-1996 (DRE office); www.uuDanbury.org

Reverend Suzanne Spencer,

Interim 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 March 28, Interim The Senior High Youth will present “The Fishbowl Effect,” a film project on exploring individual beliefs. Religious education: preschool through fifth grade 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;

203-775-2624;

www.Danbury.org/vpc

The Rev Ann Beams, Pastor

In celebration of Palm Sunday, the Reverend Ann Beams present a morning message entitled “Stones that Shout” during the 10 am worship service on Sunday, March 28. There will be no Adult Sunday school or Sunday School for children or youth this Sunday. Childcare for infants through first graders is provided during the worship service and Sunday school time. Coffee and fellowship will be at 11 am. Check website for meetings, special events, etc.

 

WALNUT HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH

156 Walnut Hill Road, Bethel;

203-796-7373;

www.WalnutHillCC.org

Rev Dr Clive Calver, Senior Pastor

Worship services Saturday 5 pm; Sunday 8:10, 9:30, 11:10 am and 6 pm. Also Brazilian service, in Portuguese, 7 pm. Check website for special events, etc.

 

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B’NAI ISRAEL

444 Main Street North, Southbury;

203-267-3394;

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); 203-426-5188

 www.CongAdathIsrael.org

Rabbi Shaul Praver

Michael Doery, President

Bonnie Goldstein, Sisterhood

Friday Evening Services, 7:30 pm. First Friday of the month is a family service, 7–8 pm. Saturday Morning Services 9:30 am (dates vary, visit website calendar). Tot Shabbat, 30 minute services for young children and families. Sunday School, 9:30–11:45. Hebrew School, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, 4:15–6:15 pm. Preschool Playgroup, first Sunday of the month 9:30 am. Also, Children’s B’nai Mitzvah Program, Adult Education and Adult B’nai Mitzvah tutorials. Traditional events include a Purim Carnival, Shabbat Across America, Progressive Dinner, Corn Party and Community Break-the-Fast. Calendar includes: March 26, evening services led by Rabbi Praver; March 27, no services; April 2, family services led by Rabbi Praver, 7 pm; April 3, Shabbat services, 9:30 am (preceded by Yizkor, 9 am), Parsha will be read for the interim days of Passover.