Religion

'How to Be a Sinner' — Online Talk Tuesday Afternoon with a Professor of Orthodox Theology

Hundreds March in Darien to Protest Death of George Floyd

St Luke's Episcopal Clergy to Mark Commuters with Ashes at Noroton Heights Station on Ash Wednesday

Talmadge Hill Community Church Celebrates Its 150th Year

St Luke's Presents Lecture Series on Religious Art; Displays Handwritten, Illuminated Bible

‘Music and Faith’ Lectures at Darien Library Include Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Bernstein

Sacred Heart University Starts Online Forum on Rebuilding the Catholic Church

Independent Investigation Announced Into Bridgeport Diocese’s Past Handling of Clergy Sex Abuse Charges

Bible Classes for Children Are Available Free at the Christian Science Reading Room

Hear St. Luke’s Choirs in Saturday Service: ‘Spring: A Maritime Evensong’

Public Meeting Wednesday on Mass Shootings and What to Say to Children About Them

Special Music Service Sunday, March 11 at United Church of Rowayton

Thanksgiving Morning Service at First Church of Christ Scientist, Darien

United Church of Rowayton Sponsors Food Drive for Person-to-Person

Message at Interdenominational Church Event in Reaction to Charlottesville: Bigotry and Christianity Don’t Mix

Darien Service of ‘Unity & Community’ Monday Night to Sow Love After Events in Charlottesville

28 Community Service Projects in Noroton Presbyterian Church’s Annual Service Day

Memorial Service for Area Homeless Held in Church of a Religion Started by a Homeless Man

You Can Bring Your Pet or Stuffed Toy To Be Blessed This Sunday at United Church of Rowayton

Cuba Conference for Nonprofits To Be Held at St. Luke’s in Darien

Summer Picnic Series | End of Summer Family-Friendly Celebration at Grace Farms

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Name: Summer Picnic Series | End of Summer Family-Friendly Celebration at Grace Farms
Start: 2022-08-19T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2022-08-19T19:30:00-04:00
Location: Grace Farms

Peter Bouteneff author of How to Be a Sinner Grace Farms event 5-11-21

How can identifying as a sinner bring peace of mind, a clear conscience, and love for others? Peter Bouteneff, author and internationally recognized professor of Orthodox theology, will join Dr. Matthew Croasmun to discuss his latest work “How to Be a Sinner,” addressing topics such as guilt, shame, and self-care through his compassionate narrative. This discussion is a free, online Zoom event hosted by Grace Farms Foundation. It takes place from 12 noon to 1 p.m., this Tuesday, May 11. Grace Farms’ “Books on Faith & Meaning” series consists of monthly presentations introducing selections from the Faith & Meaning section of the Grace Farms Library. Spanning multiple religious and philosophical traditions, both ancient and contemporary, these texts encourage us to think critically about the meaning in our lives.

George Floyd protest march Darien May 31 2020

Saint John's Bible page illuninated hand-written

Darien Library presents a new four-week, Tuesday lecture series on music and faith taught by Gil Harel. (Watch his previous lectures.) All lectures take place from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room at Darien Library, starting this Tuesday, Nov. 20. — announcements from Darien Library
The Renaissance to J.S. Bach
This Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.

The study of what scholars call “early music” is dominated by the works of composers whose faith informed and inspired their creativity.

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Sacred Heart University has established an online forum to help rebuild the Catholic Church in a time of disunity and spiritual decay. The forum, “Go, Rebuild My House,” will serve as an open forum and allow experts from all over the world to contribute posts. When news broke in late summer about U.S. bishops covering up sex crimes committed by priests, SHU President John J. Petillo knew the University could have an important role in shaping what would happen next. Petillo said the Church has lost its way, and it is due time the University follows the vision of Saint Francis of Assisi and helps to rebuild it. “We at Sacred Heart believe, as an institution of higher learning, in the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Bishop Frank Caggiano, head of the Diocese of Bridgeport, the largest religious organization in Fairfield County and in Darien, has announced an investigation into how the diocese reacted in past decades to charges of sexual abuse of minors by priests. Leading the investigation will be a non-Catholic retired judge with experience investigating sex abuse charges. On Thursday, Caggiano said in a speech at a church Synod in Rome that recent news of Catholic clergy sex-related scandals has degraded trust in the administration of the Catholic Church. He said bishops “must continue to face courageously and honestly the betrayal of young people by clerics to whom they were entrusted.”
Background
This summer there were reports that Archbishop Theodore McCarrick had been accused of sexual abuse of teenagers, and sexual coercion of seminarians and young priests. Also, a Pennsylvania grand jury released a report detailing incidents of clerical sexual abuse across that state for decades, and prosecutors in other states have announced that they are starting or considering similar wide-ranging investigations.

Want your children to broaden their horizons this summer? Introduce them to the Bible. During these free, one-hour classes at the Christian Science Reading Room in Darien, children will learn about and discuss Bible characters and beloved Biblical texts. Bible classes will take place in 10 sessions from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, weekdays from July 23 to 27 and Aug. 6 to 10 at the Christian Science Reading Room, 1904 Post Road, Darien.

The choirs of Saint Luke’s Parish in Darien will present Phrases of the Spring: A Maritime Evensong, the last Choral Evensong of the season, on Saturday, April 28, at 5 p.m. A wine and cheese reception will follow. There is no charge for admission, and all are welcome. The service will feature special prayers, hymns, and blessings for boaters, sailors, and those looking forward to getting back to the water this spring. Featured music will include the Evening Service (Collegium Regale), composed for King’s College, Cambridge, England, by Herbert Howells (1892–1983), as well as his Hymn for Saint Cecilia, the martyr and patron saint of hymns, great musicians, and poets. Evensong, one of the great legacies of the English Reformation and most cherished of Anglican services, has its origins in the ancient monastic tradition of marking the day with specific times of prayer.

Beyond Thoughts and Prayers Darien United 2018

On Wednesday night, March 14, Darien United, the youth group that brings together kids from several Darien churches, will present a “thoughtful faith-based conversation” on school shootings for parents. The event, “Beyond Thoughts and Prayers: A Christian Response in the Age of Fear and Anxiety,” takes place from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Middlesex Middle School cafeteria. “The goal is to have a conversation about how to help children survive and thrive in a time when school shootings dominate the headlines,” the group says in an announcement. “Shootings in public spaces are leaving many in our community fearful and fragile—especially our children,” the announcement says. “Parents, who are on the frontlines of addressing these fears, find themselves looking to reassure children afraid to go to school.

The public is invited to attend a special music service entitled “Abound in Hope,” combining a 10-piece orchestra and a 35-member choir at the United Church of Rowayton, 210 Rowayton Ave., at 10:15 a.m., Sunday, March 11. “The ‘Abound in Hope’ service is a celebration of the days leading up to Easter,” says Pastor John Livingston. — an announcement from the United Church of Rowayton
The orchestra and choir will be under the direction of Marsha Hall, the church’s music director. All the musicians are from the local area. The ensemble will be performing “The Tree of Peace” by the internationally applauded composer and arranger Gwyneth Walker, D.M.A.
The text for “The Tree of Peace” was adapted from the Jon Greenleaf Whittier poem “O Brother Man.”
“We are excited and honored to present this inspiring work,” says Marsha.

Christian Science Church Darien First Church of Christ Scientist 11-15-17

The members of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Darien invite you and yours to join us for a special Thanksgiving service to hear an uplifting Bible Lesson, sing songs of thanksgiving and share expressions of gratitude from the congregation. The Thanksgiving Day proclamation of the President will also be read. The service will take place Thursday morning, Nov. 23 at 10:30 a.m at the church edifice, 2331 Post Road. The Thanksgiving Bible Lesson emphasizes how God sustains and cares for us. What can be more natural than singing praises to God for the blessings already received and for the good to come?

Area residents are invited to join in The United Church of Rowayton’s fall food drive October 1-9, to help fill the shelves at Person-to-Person (P2P). “This is the first year for our newly remodeled food program at P2P,” says Susan Zelman, site manager. “Our goal is healthier eating habits and lifestyles,” she says. “The new program can be seen at MyPlate.gov.”
Non-perishable food donations are welcome such as canned beans and lentils, canned tuna, salmon and chicken in water, canned or boxed soups, stews and chilies, 100% fruit spread, pasta sauce, and healthy snacks such as protein, breakfast and granola bars, unsalted nuts and seeds, whole grain crackers and single-bag popcorn. Bill Peltz, with the church’s Board of Christian Outreach, says, “Hunger is not limited to the holidays.

St Luke's Service of Unity and Community 08-15-17

God’s message of love for all nationalities — a message repeatedly seen in the Bible — is a powerful rebuke to bigoted hatred of others, Christian preachers from different Darien Churches told an audience Monday at a service held to counter messages coming out of Charlottesville, Va. this past weekend. About 65 people attended the special “Service of Unity and Community” held in the front of St. Luke’s Church early Monday evening. “We’re here tonight for love and for the radical embrace of God and Christ that’s able to break down every barrier,” the Rev. David Anderson, pastor of St.

The public is invited to an outdoor service to answer the hate shown in Charlottesville, Va. this weekend with a re-affirmation of love for all people at 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 14 at St. Luke’s Church. “[W]e want to lift up the spirit of oneness that we have as children of God.

Noroton Presbyterian Church NPC Service Day 05-09-17

Hundreds of members of Noroton Presbyterian Church (NPC) participated in 28 community service projects around Darien on Sunday, April 30 for the second annual NPC Service Day. The idea developed last year was for the church community to come together, all ages and stages, and serve their greater community. “NPC Service Day was a wonderful opportunity for our congregation to serve our community,” Interim Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. John Seiders said. “What a great joy it was to see children, youth, and adults caring for people and the larger community in which we live. “In a day and age when people are polarized about all kinds of issues, it is our desire to actively care for our community and the people who are here.”

The day had projects for everyone, i.e. outside projects, sitting down projects, manual labor projects, etc.

Memorial Service National Homeless Day 912-22-16

In recognition of National Homeless Persons Memorial Day, approximately 100 members of the community gathered together at the First Congregational Church of Stamford last night to remember those who died homeless in Stamford this year. The nondenominational memorial service began outdoors in the cold, on the longest night of the year.

Leaders from Pacific House, Inspirica, Laurel House and Optimus Healthcare lit candles for Shante Kippings, Ebony Jordon, Kerri Burke, Douglas Tate, Melvin Murphy and Anthony Cromedy, each of whom died without a place to call home. Four currently homeless men: Gary Butler, James Blakeley, Norberto Ramirez and David Dukes, shared their stories. “I’m 68 years old and I never thought I was going to live in the streets. I couldn’t find a place and started feeling lonely, depressed, like nobody wants you.” said Ramirez. “At Pacific House shelter I found life. People really care for you there and now I’m living with hope; it seems like I could still go and be someone. There are a lot of people that don’t have a home. Thank you to everyone that supports this place.”
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— an announcement from Pacific House
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“This is a powerful service,” said the Rev. Mark Lingle, Rector at St.

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Adults and children are invited to bring a pet or favorite stuffed toy to the second annual Blessing of the Animals, from 10:15 to 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30 at The United Church of Rowayton. “It is like turning the church into to a virtual Noah’s Ark,” said Pastor John Livingston. ______________

— an announcement from the United Church of Rowayton

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Dogs, cats, gerbils, birds, turtles and stuffed toy animals or any other kind of pet are welcome. “The animals enjoy coming together in a large group and behave very well,” said Pastor Livingston.

Is your nonprofit or faith community is considering involvement in Cuba? A conference in Darien this fall will provide networking opportunities, travel tips and information on developing successful projects with communities in Cuba. Saint Luke’s Parish will host a regional conference on building mission relationships with churches and organizations in Cuba on Saturday, September 17, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All are welcome attend, especially those exploring or pursuing projects with churches in Cuba. Details and online registration are here. As U.S.-Cuba political relations begin to normalize, many U.S. churches in Connecticut, New York and New England have been working separately to develop mission partners Cuba.

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