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 Night Recovery Bible Study (addictive behavior) 7:30 pm; Thursday Night 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

The sixth Sunday after Epiphany, the transfiguration our Lord, will be celebrated at the 10:30 am worship service on Sunday, February 14. Sunday school and Adult bible class will begin at 9 am. Calendar includes: Feb 13, LWML Zone board meeting, 10 am; Feb 17, Ash Wednesday service, 7:30 pm.

 

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 February 12 Bible lesson-sermon will be “Soul.” Golden Text — Psalms 135:6 (“Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas and all deep places.”) 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.

 

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

Philip Crevier, Organ/Piano

Sunday, February 14, will begin with an appreciation breakfast at 7:45 am given by the men of the church in honor of the ladies of the church, followed by the worship service at 10 am. The sermon “The Road Less Traveled,” based on Luke 9:28–43, will be given by Reverend Janice Touloukian. The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be taken to expedite aid to Haiti. The Garden Church School will not have classes, but children are encouraged to attend the service. Child care is available for ages 3 and under. In the event of inclement weather, all daytime church activities (including church office) will be canceled when the Newtown public schools are closed. Worship service cancellations will be listed by 8:30 am on the church office voicemail, on our website Calendar page, and on WTNH Channel 8. Calendar includes: Feb 14, Valentine’s Day Breakfast, 8 am; Feb 17, Ash Wednesday Supper 7 pm, then worship service at 8; Feb 19, “The Life of Amelia Earhart: a one-woman play,” 7 pm, $15, performance by Karen Tracey, light refreshments & door prize.

 

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 February is “Wellspring of Wisdom” (#506). Calendar includes: Feb 13, “Sweet Idea” Gathering, 5:30–8 pm, ages 3–5 invited for baking & crafts, donations accepted for Jr High Valentine’s Bake Shop, to benefit Church School Friends of Furcy Mission Project; Feb 17, Ash Wednesday Services of Ashes, noon, 4 (especially for children) & 7:30 pm (traditional service).

 

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: Feb 16, annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 4:30–7 pm; Feb 17, Ash Wednesday service, 7 pm.

 

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). 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: Feb 16, 53rd annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 5–7:30 pm, $8, $4 ages 3–10, traditional meal of pancakes, home-style corned beef hash or country sausage, applesauce, and beverages.

 

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. Calendar includes: Feb 14, “Defending Faith and Family in Connecticut,” 1:15 pm, freewill donation, program presented by Family Institute of Connecticut Executive Director Peter Wolfgang (call 203-426-6030 for info); Feb 19, Annual Friday Knight Fish Fry, 5–8 pm, $10 adults, $5 children ($30 max/family), takeout service available, fried fish dinner presented by St Rose Knights of Columbus also running Feb 26 & March 5.

 

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 (contemporary language, full music program, children’s service and child care available); Sunday School, also Youth & Adult Education 10 am. In the event of inclement weather, Trinity Church events will be posted on WFSB Channel 3 and on the church’s voicemail. Calendar includes: Feb 14, “Exploring Faith and Coincident in the Book of Esther,” 10 am, discussion on the lengths one person will go to preserve a faith and its people; Feb 15, “Sabbath Practices,” 7–8:15 pm, weekly study of this revolutionary activity & how it relates to modern Christians, weekly to Feb 22; Feb 22, final session “Sabbath Practices,” 7–-8:15 pm, weekly study of this revolutionary activity & how it relates to modern Christians.

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 February 14, Interim Minister Reverend Sue Spencer and members of the Social Action Committee will introduce the Standing on The Side of Love campaign to UUCD and will lead the services on “Reimagining Valentine’s Day.” 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. Calendar includes: Feb 14, luncheon to follow worship service, requested donation $15 (collection to help defer cost of the meal & also provide a donation to UUSC’s fundraising efforts to benefit victims of Haiti earthquake).

 

VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCUSA)

21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield;

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

The Rev Ann Beams, Pastor

In celebration of Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday, the Reverend Ann Beams will present a morning message titled “Lifting the Veil” during the 10 am worship service on Sunday, February 14. Adult Sunday school will be held at 9 am with a video series “Science and Faith, Pathways to Truth.” Sunday school for elementary grade children starts at the end of the children’s sermon; middle and high school students start their class following the full sermon. Child care 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. Calendar includes: Feb 17, Ash Wednesday service with imposition of ashes, 7:30 pm.

 

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: Feb 12, evening services led by Rabbi Praver; Feb 13, services for Shabbat Shekalin, 9:30 am, the Parsha is Mishpatim; Feb 19, evening services led by Rabbi Praver, 7:30 pm; Feb 20, family services, 9:30–11:30 am, the Parsha is Terumah.