Religion News in Brief
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WEEKEND OF DEC. 21-22 & HOLIDAY SERVICES
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH — OLD BENNINGTON
Sunday service at 11 a.m. at Vermont’s Colonial Shrine in Old Bennington. Visit the church’s website at www.oldfirstchurchbenn.org for more information and link for online viewing of the service. Rev. Kenneth Clarke minister. The church is open to the public Mon. through Sat. 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun. 1– 4 p.m., July through mid-October (when staff is available). Church office at the Barn, 1 Monument Circle, 802-447-1223.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BENNINGTON
Church starting time:10:30 a.m.
FEDERATED CH URCH OF EAST ARLINGTON
The Federated Church of East Arlington
Sunday worship service and children’s classes at 10 a.m., coffee at 11
102 Ice Pond Road, Arlington, VT 05250
Telephone: 802-375-2548
https://www.federatedchurchofeastarlington.org
GREEN MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN CENTER
The church with a Heart In the Heart of Bennington, 440 Main St., Bennington. Phone: 802-447-7224. Contemporary Service with a refreshing Bible-based message. Sunday service 10 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF BENNINGTON
We are a non-credal, liberal faith community. We are friendly and welcome a diverse congregation. We meet Sundays at 10 a.m. at our Meetinghouse, 108 School St., Bennington. Coffee follows. Services accessible by Zoom. For remote link or with questions, please email us at info@uubennington.org.
CONGREGATION BETH-EL
Saturday, Jan.4, 10 a.m. Torah Study with Rabbi Seth Wax of Williams College. Shalom, friends. It is always a good time to consider stepping back into the warmth of community and shared values. Congregation Beth El has been a part of Bennington since 1909. Affiliated with the Reconstructionist movement, we have forged our own identity as a Jewish community and welcome Jews of all traditions. We have numerous opportunities to worship, socialize, discuss, learn, and be together as a community. Would you like to know more? Call Susan at the office, 802-442-9645.
BENNINGTON FRIENDS (QUAKER) MEETING
Silent expectant worship every Sunday from 10 to 11 a.m., 2nd Floor, Bennington Senior Center, 124 Pleasant St. Light snacks follow worship.
Please call 484-639-3356 or visit benningtonfriends.quakermeeting.org for more information
MISSION CITY CHURCH
Sunday service at 10 a.m., 416 Main St., Bennington. Look for parking by the church flags and signs off of Pleasant Street. Visit mcity.church.
NORTH BENNINGTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
With deep thanksgiving and heartfelt sadness, the North Bennington Congregational Church, UCC announces that it will be closing its doors for worship effective 12/31/2024. This wonderful, sacred worshipping community has been in existence since 1868 and has been served by 20 ministers. The longest tenure by the Rev. Penny Rich Smith, of 28 years. We are grateful that this church has touched many lives in very significant ways, and we are grateful for the privilege to have served God in this community for so many years. The last worship service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024 at 11 a.m. Blessings to all.
POWNAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday Worship 9 a.m. All are welcome. 284 Church St. at the corner of Route 346 and Church Street, Pownal.
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
The Sunday after Christmas is a relaxed, come-as-you-are worship service. We sing favorite Christmas carols, often ones suggested by members of the congregation. SCC is a friendly and welcoming congregation, Open and Affirming to all (regardless of age, gender and sexual orientation), and a Green Justice (environmentally aware) congregation. Sunday Worship at 10 a.m., 115 Hillside St., Bennington, and online at bennscc.org. Nursery care is provided for children from birth through 5 years old during each week’s 10:00 a.m. Service.
SHAFTSBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Starting Time 10 a.m.
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH
Sunday service with communion, or lay service, 9:30 a.m. Coffee hour following. All are welcome. Pastors: B. Lee-Clark, F. McGee. Lay ministers: A. Dixon, T. Halkias, D. Wright. Located at 1509 Route 67E, Shaftsbury. Call 802-442-8423, or e-mail rlcshaftsbury@gmail.com for more info.
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL – ARLINGTON
Holy Eucharist on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month and Morning Prayer on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 10 a.m. On the 5th Sundays and holidays, services are at 11 a.m. Our services are available in-person and on zoom. Online at stjamesarlington.org.
ST PETER’S EPISCOPAL — BENNINGTON
Holy Eucharist on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Morning Prayer on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. Services are in person at 8 or 10 a.m. On the 5th Sundays and holidays, services are at 9 a.m. Our 9 and 10 a.m. services are also available via zoom. Mid-Week Mass with healing, every Thursday morning at 11:30 a.m. followed by a brown-bag lunch. Contemplative Prayer every Wednesday at 5 p.m. Online at stpetersvt.org.
SACRED HEART – ST. FRANCIS DE SALES — BENNINGTON
238 Main St., Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH — NORTH BENNINGTON
3-5 Houghton St., Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.
