New Haven Register (Sunday) (New Haven, CT)
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NORTH BRANFORD — St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1382 Middletown Avenue, North Branford, will hold its Sunday worship starting at 9 a.m. from June 16- Aug. 25.
OLD SAYBROOK — First Church of Christ Saybrook announces it summer hours for Sunday worship beginning June 30. 8 a.m.: service of meditation and communion, 30 minutes; 9 a.m.: Jazz service, jazz music with scripture and song, 30 minutes; 10:30 a.m.: Traditional Service, 60 minutes For more information, visit www.firstchurchsaybrook.org
Church to host outdoor service July 28
NORTH BRANFORD — Northford Congregational Church and the Rev. Robin Blundon invite local residents to participate in a community and family worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 28, at the Farm River in Northford, behind the municipal buildings and ball field at Totoket Park. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket, bug repellent — and boots if it has rains.
This community event will feature the Rev. Robin Blundon from historic Northford Congregational Church, which is located in the Northford village in North Branford. For information, call 203-4840795.
Church joins Branford Festival
BRANFORD — The First Congregational Church of Branford invites residents to visit its meetinghouse during the Branford Festival, with historical displays. The opening is part of the church’s 375th anniversary. The building will be open Sunday, June 16, 9-11 a.m.
For information, call the church office at 203-488-7201, or 375@firstcongregationalbranford.org
Rabbi to celebrate 10th anniversary June 23
ORANGE — A celebration marking Rabbi Farbman’s 10-year Anniversary with Temple Emanuel will be held June 23, 6 p.m. at the synagogue, at 150 Derby Avenue, Orange.
RSVPs are due by June 16; go to www.tegnh.org
For more information, call Temple Emanuel: 203-397-3000 or visit http:// tegnh.org/
Congregation B’Nai Jacob schedules events
WOODBRIDGE — Woodbridge, Congregation B’nai Jacob, 75 Rimmon Road, Woodbridge, announces the following:
Weekday minion services, 7:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Bread and Torah: Saturday mornings 9-9:45 a.m., followed by Shabbat service. Bar Mitzvah of Joseph Kopel Monday, June 17. Book club 7 p.m. Discussion of “A Tale of Love and Darkness” by Amos Oz, led by Betty Lou Blumberg.
Wednesday, June 19, 7 p.m. Synagogue Annual Meeting and election of officers.
Saturday, June 22, Shabbat Walk.
Temple Beth David schedules events
CHESHIRE — Temple Beth David, 3 Main St., Cheshire, announces the following events and programs.
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 through 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.
www.tbdcheshire.org
Registraton open for church camps
SHELTON — Trinity Lutheran Church, 183 Howe Avenue, Shelton will host an Everywhere Funfair Vacation Bible School, June 24-27, 6-8:30 p.m., for pre-K through Elementary ages. Call the church at 203-924-4128 to register and for more details.
CLINTON — A free ‘Life is Wild, Life is Good” Vacation Bible School will be held June 24-28, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 12 Commerce Street, Clinton. Children ages 3 to 12 are invited for activities, songs, crafts games and snacks. Register by calling the church office at 860-669-8396 or emailing to office@clintonumc.org.
NORTH HAVEN — Faith United Methodist Church, 81 Clintonville Road, North Haven, is now accepting applications for its Vacation Bible School program. The camp features an African adventure, back to the time of Moses, ROAR: Life is Wild – God is Good. The camp runs July 15-19, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dinner is provided and the camp is free of charge. All kids age 5 through those who have just completed 6th grade are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation. The week includes arts and crafts, music, drama, story-telling, science experiments and recreation. Campers will come face-to-face with pharaoh, cross at the parting of the Red Sea and experience a live bee demonstration as they reach the Promised Land. Spaces are limited and only the first 40 children will be accepted. Contact David Bogert at 203-605-5662 or dmbogert@sbcglobal.net
SEYMOUR: Seymour Evangelical Baptist Church, 104 Mountain Road, Seymour, will hold its Vacation Bible School, June 24-28, 6-8:20 p.m., for ages 4-6th grade. Children will have Bible activities, music, crafts, games, skits and fun. There is no charge. Registration at www.seymourebchurch.com/vbs, or call Dom or Jane at 203-888-3072.
Lay ministry training to begin
WALLINGFORD — Masonicare Health Center, 22 Masonic Ave., seeks volunteers for its Lay Training in geriatric ministry.
Open to people of all faiths, the program has been teaching basic ministry skills to volunteers nearly 20 years.
Volunteers assist the chaplains with worship services, including vespers; programs that allow elders to explore and express their spirituality and faith through art, sacred circle dance and music; hymn singing; chanting and drumming; as well one-to one pastoral visits.
Other opportunities include transporting seniors to religious activities and instrumental accompaniment at worship services, vespers and hymn sings.
For more details, contact Chaplain Thayer Quoos at 203-679-6259 or tquoos@masonicare.org. For more about Masonicare: www.masonicare.org or 888-679-9997.
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.
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 more information, contact 860388-3008 or www.firstchurchsaybrook.org.