City Churches
In New London, houses of worship have long history of activism
These faith communities represent the diversity of the city and their volunteers support causes ranging from combating homelessness and food insecurity to assisting the formerly incarcerated with re-entry into community life.
City Churches
New London's Church of the City to welcome new pastor
Published September 25, 2021
Rev. Jesus Garcia, 47, has left Puerto Rico and taken his community-minded spirit to New London, where he will lead the Church of the City.
Reaching out: A COVID-19 clinic in a church in the city
Published April 15, 2021
At Church of the City, about 100 people — members and nonmembers of the church alike — got a first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
Ash Wednesday services during COVID-19
Published February 17, 2021
Parochial Vicar Father Henry Agudelo sprinkles ashes on the head of a parishioner during an Ash Wednesday service at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 in New London.
New London's Jewish community places hope in youth
Published October 12, 2020
While Congregation Beth-El is much diminished, the Jewish community in the city — knit together by a history of oppression and a shared culture — still includes numerous city business and civic leaders.
For many who settle here, New London church offers Oasis of Restoration
Published October 11, 2020
Josué Rosado knows firsthand how immigrants and newcomers feel when trying to settle into an unfamiliar community.
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New London's Church of the City to welcome new pastor
Published September 25, 2021
Rev. Jesus Garcia, 47, has left Puerto Rico and taken his community-minded spirit to New London, where he will lead the Church of the City.
Reaching out: A COVID-19 clinic in a church in the city
Published April 15, 2021
At Church of the City, about 100 people — members and nonmembers of the church alike — got a first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
Ash Wednesday services during COVID-19
Published February 17, 2021
Parochial Vicar Father Henry Agudelo sprinkles ashes on the head of a parishioner during an Ash Wednesday service at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 in New London.
New London's Jewish community places hope in youth
Published October 12, 2020
While Congregation Beth-El is much diminished, the Jewish community in the city — knit together by a history of oppression and a shared culture — still includes numerous city business and civic leaders.
For many who settle here, New London church offers Oasis of Restoration
Published October 11, 2020
Josué Rosado knows firsthand how immigrants and newcomers feel when trying to settle into an unfamiliar community.
'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.