Connecticut Choral Society this month will unite singers, renowned soloists, and instrumentalists in a “Vigil for Peace,” a benefit concert to support Ukrainian relief efforts.

Hundreds flocked to Castle Hill Farm Sunday, August 28 to enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the 46th Annual Ukrainian Festival — while remembering and helping raise funds to support Ukraine immigrants affected by the Russian invasion of their country nearly seven months ago.

St Rose of Lima School’s upcoming Blooms Benefit Dinner is set to honor Sister Thaddeus Rajca, CSFN, along with raising funds to help support affordable tuition rates.

Following two delays — but never losing focus or their commitment — nearly four dozen residents finally made their way to Puerto Rico in late June, representing the current members of Newtown Ecumenical Workcamp Servants.

Adath Israel is planning a Meet and Greet event on Thursday, August 25, at Reverie Brewing Company.

Newtown United Methodist Church will present its next curbside dinner this month.

Registration is open for this summer’s presentation of Vacation Bible School at Grace Family Church.

Members of Grace Family Church recently spent seven days in Mexico building a home for a single mom with three children.

In the aftermath of continued mass shootings in this country, local organizations have been discussing how to bring residents closer, to think critically without bias, and to try something new instead of repeating the same patterns that continue to deepen the division and anger.

Newtown United Methodist Church leaders and members recently celebrated “200+ years of worship and ministry."