RELIGION BRIEFS

Church adopts military battalion, families

NORTH BRANFORD — The Northford Congregational Church is adopting a National Guard unit from Connecticut that will be deploying in mid-March, for one year in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Other community groups are invited to join this project. The church is helping the soldiers and their families, providing them with any needs they have. There are 120 guardsmen, approximately 91 men and 29 women, who are leaving 60 children behind. Four babies are expected to be born while they are deployed. The first projects will involve sending letters of thanks and support once they are deployed and collecting items for the babies being born during the deployment.

Information about their needs and how to donate will be available during a community workshop, every Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. in the church Social Hall (side door near route 22). During March, Tom Waggoner, a new State Farm Agent, will donate $5 to the project for every free insurance quote for new customers only who mention “Quotes For Good” and the National Guard project. Waggoner’s office is 1411 Middletown Ave., Northford. He can be reached at 203-2084883.

Northford Congregational Church is located at 4 Old Post Road at the corner of Rt. 22 and Rt. 17 in the Northford village in North Branford. To reach the church call 203-484-0795).

Seymour church selling pierogis

SEYMOUR — A Pierogi sale is being held at Seymour Congregational Church, 45 Broad St., Seuymou, Friday mornings, 9-11 a.m., Friday nights, 5-7 p.m .and Sunday mornings, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. until Good Friday.

Choose potato and cheese, sweet potato and cheese or sauerkraut and onion, for $6 a dozen. For information call Teresa at 203-881-2027.

Church plans Easter events

OXFORD — Immanuel Lutheran Church, 25 Great Hill Road, Oxford, has scheduled events for Easter. For information, call the church at 203-8884713.

Community Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m., April 6, rain date April 13. Crafts, light refreshments, bring your own basket. All are welcome

Easter Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. Sunday, April 21.

Chanticleer to perform at Trinity

NEW HAVEN — Trinity Church on the Green welcomes the Grammy Awardwinning vocal ensemble Chanticleer as part of its Music for Music guest artist series, 7:30 p.m. April 6. The church is located at 203 Temple Street (corner of Chapel Street), New Haven.

Tickets are $60, $50 if purchased online; $40, $30 online for students/ seniors and for balcony seating. For information or to purchased tickets visit http://trinitynewhaven.org/chanticleer/

or call 203-624-3101.

Congregation schedules events

WOODBRIDGE — Congregation B’nai Jacob, 75 Rimmon Road, has scheduled the following:

Weekday minion services are held at 7:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Friday night Shabbat Schmooze begins at 6 p.m., followed by a Shabbat service 6:30 p.m.

Saturdays, a Torah study begins at 9 a.m., followed by a Torah service 9:45 a.m.

Temple Beth David schedules events

CHESHIRE — Temple Beth David, 3 Main St., Cheshire, announces the following events and programs. For information call 203-272-0037; www.tbdcheshire.org

Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Micah every Thursday at noon in the TBD social hall. Bring your own lunch;

Youth Shabbat Service: First Friday for youth, 6:30 p.m.

Shabbat service: First Friday, 7 p.m. In this musical Shabbat experience, sing though much of the service. Services are participatory, spiritual, and fun.

Torah study: Join Rabbi Micah and a group of adults for Torah Study on Saturdays beginning at 8:45 a.m. and enjoy coffee, bagels, and a discussion about the weekly parsha.

‘The Journey of Lent’ has begun in North Branford

NORTH BRANFORD —The Journey Of Lent: North Branford Congregational Church, 1680 Foxon Road, North Branford. All are invited to these services and events during Lent.

March 20 - Taizé Service, 7 p.m. With music and prayer.

March 27 - Interactive Lenten Experience, 7 p.m.

April 3 - Book of Revelation, 7 p.m., with Dr. James Matarazzo

April 10 - Taizé Service, 7 p.m., with music and prayer

April 14 - Palm Sunday, 10 a.m. April 18 - The Last Supper, Maundy Thursday, 7 p.m.

April 19 - Good Friday, 9 a.m., Zion Episcopal Church

April 21 -Easter Sunday. Sunrise Service At Lake Gallard, 5:45 a.m., and serice at North Branford Congregational Church, 10 a.m.

Christ Church Ansonia plans trip, fundraisers

ANSONIA — Christ Church, 56 S Cliff St., Ansonia, has scheduled the following events.

Friday, March 22: Painting Party fundraiser in the parish hall, 5:30 p.m. $25 per person for a canvas and paint supplies. Learn from an expert as you create your own masterpiece. Email Linda for reservation at lnajda@gmail.com

Saturday, April 6: Bus trip to Mohegan Sun $40 pp/bus leaves church parking lot at 10 AM (plenty of free parking) and bus leaves Mohegan at 6 p.m. to return to Ansonia. All receive food voucher and free slot voucher. Email Sue D for reservations at suedarg@comcast.net

Saturday April 27: Indoor Vendor Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m, Crafters, food court.

Archdiocese to hold Mass of Reparation

In seeking to apply spiritual remedies to the sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic Church and the tragedy it has caused so many victims, Archbishop Leonard P. Blair will be offering three Masses of Reparation at the following parishes on the following dates:

Tuesday, March 26: Our Lady of Hope Parish at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 78 Litchfield Road, Harwinton, 7 p.m.

Discussion series for people 60-plus

OLD SAYBROOK — The New Adventures Team of St. Paul Lutheran Church, 56 Great Hammock Road, is sponsoring a “new adventures” series geared to people 60-plus.

Attendees don’t need to be church members. RSVP to Charlotte Schlesselman at 520-560-0183 or chars1961@gmail.com. For more information, call St. Paul Church at 860388-2398.

Ansonia church seeks stories of memories

ANSONIA — Christ Episcopal Church, looking toward celebrating its 170th anniversary in 2019, is collecting stories to mark the milestone.

The church will print residents’ memories of family, friends, celebrations and events that connect them to the church.

Submit information to Nancy Valentine at nvbv@hotmail.com using “church” as the subject line or mail to 18 Farrell Drive, Ansonia 06401. To tell a story in person, contact Valentine at 203-734-6945 for a home visit.

Worship services scheduled

OLD SAYBROOK —— First Church of Christ Congregational, 366 Main St., is offering the following:

• Early Bird worship, 8-8:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room, offers a more casual service with prayer, reflection, quiet music and communion.

• Soul Service, 9-9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary, offers a variety of music, centered around rhythm & blues and jazz, with time for prayer and Scripture message, all underscored by a live band.

• Faith Exploration for All, 9:40-10:20 a.m., with church school for pre-K Grade 8, and workshops for adults and teens, including Bible study, spiritual practices, such as meditation and praying, and faith and health workshops.

• Traditional worship, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary, offers music, including the First Church Choir, singing, times for prayer and silent meditation, Scripture readings, a sermon, and an opportunity for giving.

Nursery care is available 9:30-11:30 a.m. for ages infant to 3 years.

For information, contact 860-3883008 or www.firstchurchsaybrook.org.