The Memorial United Methodist Church of Avon is located on West Avon Road near two farm plots. The building, built around a unique, triangular foundation, has a prolific column that makes it easily visible from down the road. Religion classes and bible study takes place on the second floor, as well as the Joyful Jam and the Bellringers musical groups. There is a churchery school on the first floor of the establishment. It is not uncommon for the community to utilize rooms in the church for events and the church has a teen center, equipped with comfortable chairs, a foosball table and electronics. Residents who are not church members are invited to attend events like open mic nights. Reverend Tony Mecca leads Sunday worship services.
Pastor Mark and Pastor Margaret guide the South United Methodist Church in prayer, preaching and singing. Worship services are designed to appeal to all people by offering a caring, warm, supportive community and three types of service.
Founded in 1803, the United Methodist Church of Gales Ferry is located just minutes north of the Naval Submarine Base in Groton. Nestled among 33 wooded acres, the campus includes a gazebo, outdoor chapel and picnic area with a fire ring. Coffee and fellowship follow each service. There is an active youth group and the church theater group is always looking for new members.
The Cheshire United Methodist Church building on Academy Road was constructed in 1970 with an addition of a formal sanctuary completed in 1987. The history of the church, however, begins much earlier - in the 1830s. The original building on Spring and Main Streets was built at that time, for a cost of about $3,000.
That building now houses the Temple Beth David Synagogue.
Founded in 1958, UMP has separate classes for three and four year olds, both guided by the Connecticut State Department of Education's Preschool Curriculum Framework and Benchmarks. Three-year olds are taught to socialize and be able to let go of their parents; four-year-olds are prepared for kindgarten via early language literacy and pre-math and science. Both programs are supplemented with a variety of other activities and play time.
Registration takes place in January for the following September.
United Methodist Church offers weekly worship services as well as a number of parish ministries, including adult study and chancel, handbell and youth choirs. Rev. Edward C. Horne is senior pastor of the church. Visit the church's Web site for more information.
Worship, education and service are the cornerstones of First United Methodist Church. Reverend Karen Cook has served as Pastor since 2000. She and the church are very involved in social outreach missions that include local shelters, food pantries and international charitable work.
First United Methodist Church is located across from Rock Hill Elementary School, on Rock Hill Road. It sits high on its property in an A-frame building and features a lovely meditation garden with stone benches and plantings.
United Methodist Church of Branford, founded in 1965, is a simple yet beautiful structure that has been through many renovations over the years. In 2002, an educational wing for Sunday school and preschool programs was opened.
The Stamford Korean United Methodist Church has a congregation of approximately 100 members, most of Korean origin. Two services are held on Sunday mornings in English and Korean by the Rev. Kwang Won Kim.
Founded in 1789, the Jesse Lee United Methodist Church has been at its current location since 1967. In addition to daily and weekly services, the church offers community programs and religious study for people of all ages. The church also hosts annual fundraisers such clothing sales and holiday programs. Additionally, the congregation has been involved with the Appalachian Service Project for many years.
Diamond Hill Methodist faith community in Cos Cob has been worshipping together since 1833. Sunday morning services are held weekly at 10am. Every other Sunday, children are invited to attend Sunday School activities during the second half of the service. Childcare is always available.
Bible Study for adults and young people is offered weekly on Sundays at 11:30am, following worship.
A half-hour Taize service of song, prayer and meditation is held every Thursday at 7:30pm. Attendees represent a number of area churches.
Diamond Hill's concerts, theatrical productions and monthly coffee house provide an opportunity for the congregation to connect with the local arts community. Events are documented on the church's arts blog.