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.
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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.
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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.
Friday Night Folk founder has faith in the music of change
Published December 31, 2016
Nick Evento, founder of the Friday Night Folk music series in New London's All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation, has long believed in the power of faith and music as agents for social change.
New congregation keeps New London Christmas brunch alive
Published December 25, 2016
Sunday was the first time the Engaging Heaven Church, which bought the former First Congregational Church building last year, has hosted the Christmas morning breakfast, complete with made-to-order omelets, bacon, coffee, hash browns and grits.
St. Augustine by the Sea to host community conversation on Independent Catholicism
St. Augustine by the Sea will welcome Bishop David Martins of the Diocese of New England on Dec. 17 as the celebrant for the Fourth Sunday of Advent Liturgy. Concelebrated Mass will be held at 5 p.m. at the Alliance for Living Building, 154 Broad St.
Voter registration event to be held Sunday at Madry Temple
The Madry Temple Church will be hosting a voter registration drive from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25.
'Truth for Youth' Bible events kick off Saturday
Lee Robinson, youth pastor at Citywide Baptist Church, is holding a series of "Truth for Youth" events over the next three Saturdays, in which Bible stories will be intermixed with games, activities and meals.
Justices reject appeal from parishioners of closed church
Published May 16, 2016
Parishioners of a church closed by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston in 2004 say they will end their 'round-the-clock vigil now that the Supreme Court has refused to hear their case.
A man of music, a disciple of God
Published February 13, 2016
An ordained minister and an accomplished pianist who has played for celebrities the likes of Steven Tyler, Lionel Richie and the late Kathryn Hepburn, Jack Madry sees no contradiction between his roles as a church pastor and casino entertainer.
New London pastor on church killings: 'If fear wins, the kingdom of God is defeated'
A New London pastor who grew up in Charleston, S.C., says it's time for the community and the country to realize that they are one; that God created one people, who all bleed red regardless of their color or faith.
New Awakening: Congregation left legacy building to find solvency
Published December 24, 2014
It was not an easy decision for Second Congregational Church to give away its historic church and move to Waterford, but the pastor says it was the right decision.
New Awakening: Focus of Church of the City ministries is human services
Published December 23, 2014
Two New London churches chart a new direction after their merger and the start of a downtown nonprofit human services center.
New Awakening: 'Island of misfit toys' right spiritual fit for grandmother
Published December 22, 2014
One member of Engaging Heaven Church says of the congregation, "We're all different, but we're very much like a family."