BAHA'I FAITH OF NEWTOWN
BAHAâI 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
Vicar Rob Morris
Good Friday Tenebrae Service April 6 at 7:30 pm; Easter Sunday will be celebrated April 8 at 7:30 with a Dawn Divine Service with Holy Communion and an Easter Festival service with Holy Communion at 10:30 am. An Easter breakfast will be at 8:30 and a Sunday school with Easter Egg Hunt will be at 9. LWML Mite Box Sunday is first Sunday of each month, Confirmation class on Thursday at 7 pm. Calendar includes:; Friday, April 27, Adult Fellowship Night beginning at 7; cost is $10 per person, bring an appetizer
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 12âadult) and primary school (ages 18 monthsâ11), 10:15 am; Priesthood, Relief Society and Young Women meeting, 11 am; teenagersâ activities, Wednesday 7:30 pm. The Womenâs 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; 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). Menâs Bible Study at meeting house second and fourth Saturday; and Menâs Fellowship first Thursday at area restaurant.
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 âCo-worker with Godâ 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 the 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, ladiesâ knitting group, summer concerts and Vacation Bible School. âWe study the Bible verse by verse, and apply it to everyday living.â
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; Bible-Lesson discussion groups for teens), 10 to 11 am. The subject of the April 8 Bible Lesson-Sermon is âAre Sin, Disease and Death Real?â Golden Text- I Corinthians 15:57Â â...thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.â Each Wednesday, 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, after which the congregation is invited to hear and to share testimonies of healing through prayer. Visitors can expect a respectful, warm welcome.
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH
466 Elm Street, Monroe; 203-268-7596
Sunday worship service at 9:30 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, childrenâs 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 Ladiesâ Fellowship, call for dates and times; Menâs Fellowship, Menâs 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.
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. Wednesday evening Youth Group and Menâs Group; Womenâs Groups Thursday evenings and Saturday morning. Kids Choir meets on selected Sunday afternoons.
NEWTOWN BIBLE CHURCH
35 Sugar Street (Route 302); 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. 4:11â13). 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 childrenâs service is provided). Other services and opportunities include Prayer Meetings Wednesday, 7 pm at the pastorâs home (parsonage); Menâs meetings the first and third Saturday at the church; Womenâs Bible Study, Tuesdays 7 pm, and Womenâs 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.
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 (childrenâs worship available for children through grade 6). Small groups are held in membersâ 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 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
92 Church Hill Road, Sandy Hook
Rev Mel Kawakami, Senior Pastor
Rev Jane Sibley,
Minister of Visitation & Spiritual Growth
Rev E. Sue Klein, Deacon
203-426-9998; FAX 203-426-0865;
NewtownOffice@sbcglobal.net;
Friday, April 6, 6 am to 3 pm, Prayer Vigil, Good Friday Service at 7:30 pm; Easter Sunday worship services April 8: Sunrise Service at Jesse Cavaugh worship area followed by Easter breakfast in the hall; Easter services at 8 and 10 am, Easter Egg Hunt after 10 am service for children through grade 6. Hymn of the Month: âAs a Fire Is Meant for Burning,â No. 2237. Calendar includes: Saturday, April 21, 7:15 am to noon, church cleanup day; Saturday, April 28 at 7 pm, violin recital by Lindsey Jones and Alexis Zingale, works by Bach, Beethoven, Faure, free will offering, Sunday, April 29, after church, Youth vs Adults basketball game at Treadwell Park.
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
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Allysa De Wolf, Yale Divinity Student Intern
Philip Crevier, Organist
Donna Edwards, Music Program Director
Good Friday, April 6, Sanctuary Meditation at noon; Easter Sunday, April 8, 7 am Sunrise* Outdoor Service At top of Castle Hill, by bench, continental breakfast to follow, 10 am Sanctuary Service Followed by a Fellowship time (*Actual sunrise is 6:21 to witness it.)
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
Early outdoor service Easter Sunday, April 8, at 8 am at Bent of the River, breakfast and coffee hour at 8:30; worship service at 10 am, no Sunday school today. Nursery care available during worship. Communion celebrated the first Sunday of every month.
STEPNEY BAPTIST CHURCH
423 Main Street, Monroe; 203-268-9680; StepneyBaptist.org
The Reverend Kevin Merritt, Pastor
Jesse Wood, Youth Minister
Sunday worship service at 10 am. Childrenâs church and nursery available. Wednesdays, âThe Gathering,â dinner and fellowship at 6 pm, teaching at 7 for adults, youth (middle and high school) and children, $5 or $20 max/family.
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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 JOHNâS 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 Johnâs 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.
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ST ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH
46 Church Hill Road; 203-426-1014; www.StRoseChurch.com
Monsignor Robert E. Weiss, Pastor
Rev J. Ignacio Ortigas, Parochial Vicar
Rev Luke Suarez, Parochial Vicar
 Don Naiman, Deacon; Daniel OâConnor, 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, Childrenâs Education Minister
Fiona Smith Sutherland, Music Minister
Traditional language services Easter Sunday, April 8, at 7:30 am; Sunday services 8:45 and 11:15 (Rite 2, traditional service with contemporary language, full music program, childrenâs service and child care available/fully staffed nursery 8:30 amâ12:30 pm. Sunday school 10 am, also Youth & Adult Education 10 am; fellowship and snacks in Trinity Café, 8â11 am. Trinity Church events will be posted on WFSB Channel 3 and on the churchâs voicemail.
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 Barbara Fast, Pastor
Reverend Peggy S. Block, Community Minister
Mary Collins, Director of Religious Education
Sherry Kyriacou, Office Manager
The 9 and 11 am worship services on Sunday, April 8, while the children are with us we will deconstruct some of the pagan roots and diverse cultural customs of Easter. When the children go onto the Easter Egg Hunt, Reverend Barbara Fast will preach a sermon that takes a closer look at Miriamâs part in a story called Exodus. The choir is singing.
VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCUSA)
21 West Whisconier Road, Brookfield;
203-775-2624; www.Danbury.org/vpc
The Reverend Dr Mark Horton, Interim Pastor
Good Friday, April 6, Ecumenical Way of the Cross, meeting at 10 am in the parking lot of the Brookfield Congregational Church; Sunday, April 8, Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service at 6 am at the Weighartâs Farm on Route 25. The Sunrise service will be followed by a glorious service of word and music in Valleyâs sanctuary at 10 am with the Rev. Dr. Mark Horton will presenting the message entitled âPutting Jesus in His Placeâ. Child care is provided during the worship service. There is no Sunday School for adults or children this Sunday. Calendar includes: Tuesday evenings, adult midweek Lectionary Bible study, 7:30 to 9.
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
BâNAI 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.
CONGREGATION ADATH ISRAEL
115 Huntingtown Road
(mailing address is PO Box 623, Newtown);
203-426-5188; www.CongAdathIsrael.org
Rabbi Shaul Praver
Robert Foss, President
Bonnie Goldstein, Sisterhood
Friday Evening Services, 7:30 pm. First Friday of the month is a family service, 7â8 pm. Saturday Morning Services 9:30 am (dates vary, visit website calendar). Tot Shabbat, 30-minute services for young children and families. Sunday School, 9:30â11:45. Hebrew School, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, 4:15â6:15 pm. Preschool Playgroup, first Sunday of the month 9:30 am. Also, Childrenâs Bânai Mitzvah Program, Adult Education and Adult Bânai Mitzvah tutorials. Traditional events include a Purim Carnival, Shabbat Across America, Progressive Dinner, Corn Party and Community Break-the-Fast. Calendar includes: Friday, April 6, no services as it is Erev Pesach; Friday, April 13, evening services at 7 led by Rabbi Shaul Praver; Saturday, April 14, Shabbat Services at 9:30 am, preceded by Yizkor at 9 am, the Parshah is the Passover day 8 reading.