BAHA’I FAITH OF NEWTOWN

Contact Margo Deselin

203-241-5525;

Mdeselin@gmail.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.

CHRIST THE KING

LUTHERAN CHURCH

85 Mt Pleasant Road at Tory Lane

203-426-6300 or 203-426-0651

 www.CTKLutheranNewtown.org

The Holy Trinity will be celebrated at the 10:30 am worship service on Sunday, June 19. Sunday school and Adult bible class begin at 9 am. LWML Mite Box Sunday is first Sunday of each month. Calendar includes: July 3, summer service hours begin, worship at 9 am.

 

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, 9 am; Sunday School (ages 12–adult) and Primary School (ages 18 months–11), 10:15 am; Priesthood, Relief Society and Young Women meeting, 11 am; 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;

Community Presbyterian Study,

203-364-7041;

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 info@NewtownOPC.org.

ECKANKAR OF

NORTHWESTERN CT

Meets at Edmond Town Hall

45 Main Street

(Old Courtroom), Newtown

Contact Richard Lawson,

203-417-8434

www.ct-eckankar.org

Eckankar means “Co-worker with God” and offers simple daily spiritual exercises to explore your own unique and natural relationship with the Divine. The ECK worship service, which is the first Sunday of each month at 11 am, includes music and discussion of a spiritual quote followed by fellowship and refreshments. An introductory book discussion, “The Call of Soul,” meets the third Sunday of every month at 11 am.

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 June 19 Bible lesson-sermon will be “Is The Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?” Golden Text — I Chronicles 29:11 (“Thine, O Lord, is the greatness and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine”). 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

Summer Sunday worship schedule (begins May 29): Worship service of the Word with Holy Communion at 8 am, service with music and Holy Communion at 9:30 (nursery service available during second service).

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, 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

Kevin & Valorie Delp, Youth Leaders

Brian Donofree, Minister of Music

Donna Donofree,

Assistant to the Minister of Music

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; 203-426-6484

NewtownBibleChurch.org

The Reverend Joey Newton, Pastor

Newtown Bible Church is a Bible-centered New Testament church that focuses on exalting God through the clear exposition of His inspired word (2 Tim. 3:16). Members strive to go beyond understanding it intellectually, to also have a heart for God and live changed lives as a result (Eph. 4:11–13). Sunday services begin with Fellowship at 9:30 am, Sunday School at 9:45 (with classes for all ages), worship service at 10:45 (nursery and children’s service is provided). 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 Bible Study, Tuesdays 7 pm, and Women’s Fellowship, fourth Saturday of the month, 9 am at Panera Bread (Sand Hill Plaza). Regular events include Vacation Bible School, Fellowship dinners after service the first Sunday of the month, other events and ministries. Call the office with questions.

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;

NewtownCongregationalChurch.com

The Rev Matthew S. Crebbin,

Senior Minister

The Rev Janice Touloukian,

Associate Minister

Philip Crevier, Organist

Donna Edwards,

Music Program Director

The 10 am worship and Music Appreciation Service on Sunday, June 19, will include the sermon message “Good Stuff Comes in Threes,” based on Matthew 28:16–20, by the Reverend Matt Crebbin. Reverend Janice Touloukian will assist during the service, which will include the Ringers in Faith as well as a celebration of Cornerstone Thrift Center reaching its 20th anniversary on June 1. A special celebration for Cornerstone will continue during coffee hour. Cornerstone Thrift Center, located in the lower level of the church, is open Tuesday through Friday 11 am–4 pm, and Saturday 11 am–1 pm. Calendar includes: June 23, AWE (Alternative Worship Experience) service, dinner 6 pm, worship at 7, creative celebration of Christianity.

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 worship at 8 and 10 am; Adult Bible study 8 am Sunday (also Tuesday 7:30 pm), Church School for all ages 10:30 am.

Sunday, June 19, join us for our Annual All-Church Worship Service & Picnic, at Dickinson Park, on Elm Drive, for worship at 10 am, lunch follows, dress for play, bring seating and side dish or dessert to share. Summer worship schedule will begin next week. Hymn for June is “You Who Are Thirsty” (#2132). Calendar includes: June 26, summer worship schedule begins (one service, 9 am).

SOUTH BRITAIN

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

A United Church of Christ

693 South Britain Road

(Rte 172), South Britain;

203-264-5890;

SouthBritainChurch.org

Reverend Shannon Rye Wall, Pastor

Sunday worship service, 10 am, coffee hour follows; Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of each month; Sunday School on summer break until September 4 (Children’s Activity Hour available for grades 5 and under), nursery care available. Bible study Tuesday 1 pm; bereavement group first and third Tuesday, 2 pm. Check website for meetings, special events, etc.

 

STEPNEY BAPTIST CHURCH

423 Main Street, Monroe;

203-268-9680

Kevin Merritt, Pastor

Sunday services include a traditional service at 9 am and contemporary service at 11 am. Children’s church and nursery available in both services. Wednesdays, “The Gathering,” dinner and fellowship at 6 pm, teaching at 7 for adults, youth (middle and high school) and children, $5 or $20 max/family.

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),

Sandy Hook; 203-426-9938

StJohns06482.blogspot.com

The Rev Mark Moore

Bruce Moulthrop, Warden

Sunday service 9:30 am (Holy Eucharist) 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.

ST ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH

46 Church Hill Road; 203-426-1014

www.StRoseChurch.com

Monsignor Robert E. Weiss, Pastor

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. Calendar includes: June 21–25, Annual Parish Carnival, 6–10:30 pm nightly, carnival rides, games of chance & refreshments, also Bingo on June 24 (5:45 in parish hall).

 

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

Summer worship schedule begins Sunday, June 19: (Traditional Language Worship/Rite I at 8, Contemporary Language Worship/Rite II at 10, Children’s Liturgy at second service only), also Holy Eucharist and Healing service each Wednesday at 7:15 pm through July. Calendar includes: June 18, Workcamp Tool Training, 9 am, first-timers required, returning workcampers also welcome.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

CONGREGATION OF DANBURY

24 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury

203-798-1994 (main office)

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

Mary Collins, Director of Religious Education (DRE)

Reverend Barbara Fast, Pastor

Sherry Kyriacou, Office Manager

Worship services at 9 and 11 am.

VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCUSA)

21 West Whisconier Road,

Brookfield;

203-775-2624; www.Danbury.org/vpc

The Reverend Dr Mark Horton,

Interim Pastor

In celebration of Father’s Day, The Reverend Dr Mark Horton will present a morning message entitled “Touched By A Mystery” during the 10 am worship service on Sunday, June 19. Adult Sunday School will be at 9 am. There will be no Sunday school for elementary, middle and high school students because it is a Communion Sunday. Child care will be available during the worship service time, however. Coffee and fellowship will be at 11 am. Check website for meetings, special events, etc. Calendar includes: June 19, informal meeting following worship service for those interested in learning more about the church (for prospective members).

 

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, 9 & 11 am and 6:30 pm. Also Brazilian service, in Portuguese, 7 pm. Check website for special events, etc.

AREA SYNAGOGUES

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: June 17, evening services led by Rabi Praver, 7:30 pm; June 18, no services; June 24, evening services led by Rabbi Praver, 7:30 pm; June 25, Shabbat service, 9:30 am, Spencer Tolson will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah, the Parsha is Korach; July 1–2, no services.