Thanksgiving service to be held outdoors

OLD LYME —Saint Ann’s Parish invites all to gther in the outdoor Memorial Garden of Saint Ann’s at 3 p.m. Nov. 25, for a service of gratitude, including music, prayers and thanksgivings for all ages.

Social distancing and wearing of face coverings will be observed at all times. Feel free to bring your own chair or cushion. In case of inclement weather, go to saintannsoldlyme.org for confirmation of the service.

All are asked to bring a canned good item(s) for distribution to the Shoreline Soup Kitchen. Advance registration is not required. Parking is available adjacent to the church.

Welcome to Catholics starts Nov. 10

WOODBRIDGE — A Welcome To All Inactive Catholics, a six-week gathering, begins Nov 10 on Zoom, 7-8:30 p.m., on Zoom or in person at Assumption Parish in Woodbridge.

The event is for anyone who has been inactive in their Catholic faith or recently returned, and would like to take another look at the church. “This is an opportunity to be reconnected and updated in a forum where questions can be asked, concerns voiced and stories told,” according to event organizers.

For more information, contact Sr. Carolyn at 203-3877119 or carsev2000@yahoo.com

Church planning holiday fair

SEYMOUR — Seymour United Methodist Church, 90 Pearl St., will hold a holiday craft fair 10 a.m-2 p.m., Dec. 8, with handcrafted items, jewelry, fashion, books, baked goods and more.

Soups, sandwiches, hotdogs, deserts will be available to eat in or take out.

For information, email Dottie at besdero@yahoo.com

Church holding can, bottle drive

ANSONIA — Christ Episcopal Church at 56 South Cliff Street, Ansonia (directly across from Ansonia Public Library), is collecting clean bottles and cans.

Grocery stores have closed their bottle redemption centers during the pandemic. Clean bottles and cans can be dropped off in the collection bin next to the office entrance at any time.

Temple Beth Sholom service schedule

HAMDEN — Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Avenue, Hamden is conducting virtual services. For more information visit www.tbshamden.com or call the Temple Beth Sholom office at 203-288-7748.

Congregation B’Nai Jacob schedules services, events

WOODBRIDGE — Congregation B’nai Jacob, 75 Rimmon Road, Woodbridge, is continuing to hold services using Zoom. However, Friday evening and Saturday morning services will be held in the tent in the courtyard and on Zoom. If you don’t know how to Zoom, visit https://www.bnaijacob.org/ or call 203-389-2111.

Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-noon - Family

learning to make your own Mezuzot in the auditorium with proper space.

10 a.m.- noon: Mezuzot building for the whole family.

Nov. 9- Jan. 11, Rabbi Shapiro’s fall classes A Bride for One Night

Tuesdays starting Nov. 10, 4 p.m. Tea With the Rabbi Zoom

Nov. 14, Broadway Havdalah Sing along with Cantor Haimowitz

Nov. 15, 4 p.m. on Zoom, Jewish Movie Club “Four Seasons Lodge”

Weekday minyan services at 7:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday and Friday morning services will be in the tent.

Fridays, 6:30 pm Shabbat evening service

Saturdays, 9 a.m. Bread and Torah; Shabbat morning service 10 a.m.

Shabbat morning service 10 a.m.

Weekday minyan services at 7:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday and Friday morning services will be in the tent.

Christ Episcopal, Ansonia, resumes services

ANSONIA — Christ Episcopal Church, 56 South Cliff St., has resumed fall and winter hours for Sunday services at 10 a.m.

Church school resumes Sunday, Oct. 4.

For more information, visit www.christchurch ansonia.org/ or call 203-7342715.

Beth Israel Synagogue is online

WALLINGFORD — Beth Israel Synagogue, 22 N. Orchard St., Wallingford, is continuing online services.

Torah teachings will be conducted online at www.bethisrael wallingford.org

The Rabbi will remain in contact on when and what time any events will take place online. The Board of Directors continues to meet monthly via tele/video-conferencing.

Visit www.bethisrael wallingford.org for more information.

Temple Beth David offers online programs

CHESHIRE — Temple Beth David, 3 Main St., Cheshire, is closed, but virtual events are being held on the online platform Zoom and on Facebook Live.

To reach the temple, email office@tbdcheshire.org or call 203-272-0037; Rabbi Micah is always available to talk at rabbiMicah@tbdcheshire.org.

Clothing donation shed temporarily closed

NORTH BRANFORD — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church has temporarily closed its clothing donation shed, according to a statement.

St. Andrew’s partners with St. Pauly Textile to redistribute the clothing donations to people in need around the world.

“Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in difficulty redistributing the clothing due to international border closings and other issues. St. Andrew’s and St. Pauly Textile hope the shed will be reopened soon,” members said in a statement. For information, Contact Nan Monde at 203-710-7005.