CAIR Connecticut and mosque leaders are urging Connecticut Muslims to pray at home this Friday, March 13, instead of congregating at mosques.

When Interfaith Partnership for Refugee Resettlement launched 3½ years ago, its mission was to help refugees find a new home and build a new life in the United States. With two families safely resettled, the volunteer group is looking forward to welcoming its third refugee family to the area.

Trinity Episcopal Church now has two ordained ministers leading its congregation. The Reverend Matt Babcock, who began serving as its curate in August, was formally ordained in his home parish last month.

Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown recently held coat and food drives that were spearheaded by the synagogue’s Care and Share Committee.

Fundraising has begun for the 2020 trip being planned by Newtown Ecumenical Workcamp Servants.

New staff members, milestone anniversaries, a new home, and other special events were among the highlights for Newtown’s houses of worship during the past 12 months.

A sociable group of congregants and guests gathered shortly after sunset outside Congregation Adath Israel on December 22 for an intimate Menorah lighting ceremony, ushering in the Jewish Festival of Lights — Hanukkah.

On the seventh anniversary of 12/14, about 80 people gathered at Newtown Congregational Church for an Interfaith Gathering of Remembrance where they sought the support of others in addressing their grief.

Three of Newtown’s houses of worship will host memorial services this weekend commemorating the seventh anniversary of 12/14.