The Covenant Presbyterian Church's mission is simple: "Equipping people to love God and love others." The church does this by providing small group ministries, misison work and retreats as part of its community life. Situated on 30-plus acres, the church building looks like a barn, hence the church is more well-known by the name "The Barn." The church grounds also house the Center for Renewal retreat facility.
Collinsville Congregational Church, like the entire village, sprang from the Collins Company Factory. Sam Collins erected the First Congregational Church of Collinsville in 1836, some four years after the local congregation was established. The present day structure was built in 1858, a year after the previous one was destroyed by fire.
Today the church invites residents to"come as you are." Children of all ages are also welcome and the church remains active in the community.
The Presbyterian Church of Manchester is located on Lydall Street. Pastor Chris Wiley and Mike Robison, Pastoral Intern, along with the elders, deacons and congregation make this church a welcoming, peaceful place of worship. The church holds youth groups, women's Bible study, prayer groups, kids sessions and children's church service along with weekly nurture and study groups.
Calvary Presbyterian Church is located on Route 5 in the southwestern corner of Enfield. On Sunday mornings, it features a traditional worship service at 9 o'clock, Sunday school for all ages at 10:15 and a contemporary worship service at 11:15. Pastor Steve Thayer has served Calvary Church since November 1996.
Westminster Orthodox Presbyterian Church is a biblical church, upholding the legitimacy of the Old and New Testaments. It adheres to the return to Bible-based authority and the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms. Church members believe that Christ is the center of all things.
First Presbyterian Church of Fairfield was established in 1853 and was originally in Bridgeport, until the state of Connecticut purchased the church building as part of its land acquisition program for the construction of Route 25 through Bridgeport. The church moved to its current site in 1965; the first complete service of worship in the church's new building on Easton Turnpike took place on March 21, 1965.
First Presbyterian Church of Fairfield's mission statement is to lead people to a deeper commitment of faith in God and fellowship with one another through Jesus Christ; to seek the empowerment of the Holy Spirit; to broaden the use of God-given talents, time and resources; to advance the mission outreach of the congregation and works of the church.
Missions of the church include sharing its facilities with Wakeman Boys & Girls Club for afterschool programs, Habitat for Humanity, Operation Hope, Covenant to Care, and many other charities and organizations. The church also has a nursery school that serves children from 3 years old through pre-kindergarten, as well as a summer program open to children of those ages.
Services are held at 10 a.m. Sunday, and church school and child care are at the same time.
Westminster is a vibrant church with friendly and caring members who embrace diversity and help others in the community as well as throughout the world. Westminster also provides the community with study and fellowship opportunities. More information about the church can be found on the website. New members are always welcomed!
The South Britain Congregational Church is a community-oriented ministry with weekly worship services at 10 a.m. on Sundays.
The church is involved with a myriad of charity events, such as collecting for the Southbury Food Bank and gifting blankets and shelter items to disaster areas. The church also hold community events such as youth groups, talent shows and an annual fall Apple Festival.
The congregation of this multigenerational United Church of Christ prides itself on helping the less fortunate in the community and worldwide and is very active in church groups and charities. The pastor and members follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and welcome those of all faiths and denominations, wherever they are in their spiritual journey.
The traditional service at First Presbyterian Church begins at 10am each Sunday, during which time children through the 7th grade are invited to attend education programs. The semi-professional Chancel Choir leads the service.
An additional Sunday evening service is held in the Anderson Chapel at 5pm and during the summer months, an 8:30am service is held in the Seaside Garden at Greenwich Point, weather permitting. Childcare is available during all services.
In addition to Sunday School, children can participate in the church choirs. There's a special youth group for middle school children as well as a Confirmation class. Faith Inspired Senior High (FISH) provides highschoolers with an array of faith-formation and social activities.
The Fellowship Committee coordinates a number of activities and family events throughout the year, including the annual summer picnic and Homecoming Sunday.
The First Presbyterian Church Nursery School also operates at the church.
Grace Church of Greenwich met for the first time in 1994 at Greenwich's Hyatt Regency and has since grown to serve parishioners from all over Connecticut. It is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America.
Sunday services are held at the Woman's Club of Greenwich at 9am and 10:45am.
Adult Sunday School and middle and high school groups meet from 10am to 10:45am on Sundays. Children meet at about 11am during the second half of the 10:45am mass. Real Food, the church's own young professionals group, meets on Wednesday evenings for conversation and a meal.
The Noroton Presbyterian Church in Darien was organized in 1863. Today, the Parish Pastor is Reverend Samuel A. Schreiner III.
The church has a number of ministries, groups and programs, which provide spiritual support for adults. Programs geared toward middle school and high school aged children are also offered. The Tot Drop and the Noroton Presbyterian Nursery School are also organized by and located at the church.
Services are held on Sunday mornings, and in the summertime parishioners worship at Weed Beach, weather permitting. Mp3s of many sermons can be found on the Noroton Presbyterian Church Web site, along with PDFs of Parish publications.
Sunday services at Third Congregational are held at 10 am (9am during July and August). It has a youth program for middle school and high school students with trips to state and national conferences, social opportunities and community-service projects.
There's a nursery program held during Sunday worship for infants to age 4 and a Sunday school open to students from pre-kindergarten to high school. Third Congregational also has regularly scheduled bible-study classes.
It also provides financial support to national and overseas missions and conducts local charity work.
Founded in 1854, the First Presbyterian Church of Stamford is well-known in the city for its unique structure, which was built in 1954 and has earned Church landmark status. Known as "the Fish Church," First Presbyterian's building is shaped like a fish and features beautiful stained glass windows and a 32-foot high wooden cross placed in front. The church offers a worship service on Sunday as well as Sunday School, and is known for hosting several missionary trips throughout the year to New Orleans.
The church also runs a nursery school for children, ages three to five. Classes are held in the church's education area and children are educated in various areas of study, including music, science, reading and art.
This New Canaan church offers traditional Presbyterian services.
The church offers a unique Sunday school program involving students rotating through six labs each exploring a Bible story in a different manner; in one lab they might discuss scientific aspects of the story and in another create a painting or perform a musical piece relating to it.
The church hosts monthly coffee concerts.
Church members also participate in fellowships with Saint Luke's LifeWorks and the New Covenant House of Hospitality—both located in Stamford—where they help out in those organizations' soup kitchens.
Located on West Whisconier Road in Brookfield, Valley Presbyterian Church is a parish headed by Rev. Adele Crawford, Pastor. The parish offers regular worship services, religious education, child care, community outreach programs and more. For schedule information, visit the Valley Presbyterian Church Web site.
The Wilton Congregational Church, established in 1726, congregates on Sundays. The chapel was built in 1790, making it one of the oldest Christian religious organizations in the country, with the oldest meeting house in Fairfield County. It has a long list of opportunities for involvement in the church including religious education, missionary programs, choirs, volunteer and discussion groups.