City Churches
New Awakening: Two pastors took road less traveled
Pastors of two of New London's Christian churches did not follow traditional routes to the pulpit. But now James Levesque and Joe Paskewich minister to growing congregations.
City Churches
'Unity in the Community': Preaching words of encouragement during uncertain times
Published August 1, 2020
With a global pandemic that has resulted in loss of life, sickness and economic hardships, as well as a movement calling attention to racial injustices in America, Minister Letitia Nolan felt compelled to unite the community.
Diocese of Norwich temporarily suspends public Mass
Published March 17, 2020
Bishop Michael R. Cote announced Tuesday that all public celebrations of Mass in churches of the Diocese of Norwich are temporarily suspended until further notice.
'Social distancing' a challenge for religious services
Congregations are grappling with how to keep people apart and yet still connected to the spiritual support of their faith community.
After multimillion-dollar reconstruction project, St. Michael Church reopens
Published January 18, 2020
Hundreds of parishioners gathered to see the doors to St. Michael Church open to them for the first time in nearly eight years.
Shiloh Baptist Church celebrates 125th anniversary
Published November 17, 2019
The church and its 1,000 members led by Bishop Benjamin Watts are engaged in spiritual healing, education, community work and other services.
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'Unity in the Community': Preaching words of encouragement during uncertain times
Published August 1, 2020
With a global pandemic that has resulted in loss of life, sickness and economic hardships, as well as a movement calling attention to racial injustices in America, Minister Letitia Nolan felt compelled to unite the community.
Diocese of Norwich temporarily suspends public Mass
Published March 17, 2020
Bishop Michael R. Cote announced Tuesday that all public celebrations of Mass in churches of the Diocese of Norwich are temporarily suspended until further notice.
'Social distancing' a challenge for religious services
Congregations are grappling with how to keep people apart and yet still connected to the spiritual support of their faith community.
After multimillion-dollar reconstruction project, St. Michael Church reopens
Published January 18, 2020
Hundreds of parishioners gathered to see the doors to St. Michael Church open to them for the first time in nearly eight years.
Shiloh Baptist Church celebrates 125th anniversary
Published November 17, 2019
The church and its 1,000 members led by Bishop Benjamin Watts are engaged in spiritual healing, education, community work and other services.
New London church volunteers plan cleanup of historic burial ground
Volunteers from the Caring for Creation Committee and Sunday School students at St. James Episcopal Church are planning a cleanup and beautification project at Ye Antientist Burial Ground from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
In Ledyard, 'a warm welcome on Christmas'
Published December 25, 2018
Hundreds turn out for turkey and togetherness at Saint David's Church annual Christmas feast.
Growing New London church celebrates new building
Published December 16, 2018
On Sunday, pastor Josué Rosado of Oasis de Restauración celebrated two milestones with his congregation: the church’s 58th anniversary and the dedication of its new $1.2 million worship space.
Small New London church celebrates move into new building
Published November 18, 2018
When Tanecia Foster first walked into New London’s Redeemed Christian Church of God in 2015, she said she knew she finally was home.
Condemned church that's targeted by vandals up for sale
A vacant and condemned Connecticut church that has become a frequent target of vandals is now up for sale.
Trans community gathers to say 'We will not be erased'
Published November 2, 2018
LGBTQ members and their allies filled St. James Episcopal Church in New London on Friday night to protest the federal government's push to define gender as an unchangable biological condition determined at birth.
United Congregational Church to celebrate 100th anniversary
Published September 13, 2018
United Congregational Church will host a 100th anniversary celebration with a special service at 3 p.m. Saturday in the church sanctuary at 87 Broadway.
Ceiling collapses at Massachusetts church
The ceiling of a centuries old Massachusetts church has collapsed, raining thousands of pounds of wood and plaster into its sanctuary.
Friends, family remember homeless in New London
Published December 21, 2017
St. James Episcopal Church hosts this year's Homeless Memorial Service in New London, remembering homeless and formerly homeless people in the community who died this year.
Community dinners in Ledyard share cuisine, culture
Published November 24, 2017
The Start Fresh Kitchen was created by the all-volunteer humanitarian resettlement group known as Start Fresh, which co-sponsors families through New Haven-based Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services.
Priest leaves New London Greek church, questions linger
Published November 3, 2017
Father Dean Panagos, who led the congregation at St. Sophia Hellenic Orthodox Church in New London for more than a decade, has taken a three-month sabbatical, resigned from the church and fueled speculation among parishioners about the reason for his sudden departure.
Historic Boston church wants $19 million for tower shadow
A historic Boston church is asking a developer to pay $19 million to compensate for shadows cast by a proposed tower.
With lines of communication down, locals worry about family in Puerto Rico
Published September 21, 2017
Manuel Sanchez, a senior at Norwich Free Academy, ran his finger over a map of Puerto Rico tracing the path of the eye of Hurricane Maria, showing that his hometown of Jayuya in a mountainous region took a direct hit.
Norwich speakers vow to fight bigotry
Published August 22, 2017
More than 100 people representing diverse ethnic groups, religious and political affiliations stood outside Norwich City Hall on Tuesday evening and declared that hatred of any one of them would not be tolerated in their city.
Effort underway to repair iconic clock overlooking downtown New London
Published July 4, 2017
A movement is under way to restore the iconic four-sided clock atop the historic spire of the Engaging Heaven Church at 66 Union St., in the heart of downtown.
Georgia man charged with inciting brawl at church
A man has been arrested in a brawl that broke out at a Georgia church last week.
2 New Haven churches to act as sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants
Two New Haven churches, one Pentecostal and one Methodist, have declared themselves sanctuaries for undocumented immigrants who fear they may be deported.
Parishioners make their mark on St. Michael ceiling beams
Published March 26, 2017
More than 100 worshippers came to the Pawcatuck church to write their names in silver permanent marker on the the arched wooden beams that will hold up the roof of the new church.
Music for all souls
Published February 24, 2017
All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congretation, 19 Jay St., held its annual Pete Seeger Tribute Concert on Friday, with proceeds benefitting Start Fresh, a group that is assisting with refugee resettlement efforts in the region.
New London church welcomes Syrian family to new home
A six-member family of refugees from the war-ravaged country of Syria moved in to their new home on Jay Street on Wednesday, helping to fulfill a mission by the congregation of All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church.