Religious Organizations – New Canaan Answer Book

What houses of worship are in town?

Those in New Canaan include: 

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 682 South Avenue, 966-9152 

Community Baptist Church, 174 Cherry Street, 966-0711 

Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 23 Park Street, 966-2651/godsacre.org 

First Church of Christ, Scientist, 49 Park Street, 966-0293/christiansciencect.org/newcanaan 

First Presbyterian Church, 178 Oenoke Ridge, 966-0002/spiritofnewcanaan.org 

Grace Community Church, worships at Saxe Middle School, 468 South Avenue, 966-7600/gracecommunity.info 

St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, 21 Cherry Street, 966-0020/starcc.com 

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge, 966-4515/stmarksnewcanaan.org 

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 5 Oenoke Ridge, 966-3913/stmichaelslutheran.org 

United Methodist Church, 165 South Avenue, 966-2666/umcnewcanaan.org 

A comprehensive listing of church services and upcoming special events is listed weekly in The New Canaan Advertiser on the religion pages. 

What synagogues are nearby?

Area synagogues include: 

Adat Torah Conservative Congregation, 762-5210, Shabbat services at United Covenant Church, Wilton 

Congregation Agudath Sholom, 301 Strawberry Hill Road, Stamford, 358-2200/ congregationagudathsholom.org 

Congregation Beth El, 109 East Avenue, Norwalk, 838-2710/congbethel.org 

Jewish Family Congregation, 111 Smith Ridge Road (Route 123), South Salem, N.Y., 914-763-3028/jewishfamilycongregation.org 

Stamford Fellowship for Jewish Learning, Friends Meeting House, 572 Roxbury Road, Stamford, 325-4605 

Temple Beth El, 350 Roxbury Road, Stamford, 322-6901/tbe.org 

Temple Shalom, 259 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, 866-0148, templeshalomweb.org 

Temple Sinai, 458 Lakeside Drive, Stamford, 322-1649, templesinaistamford.org 

Are there any other religious groups?

The Darien-New Canaan Unitarian Society (655-4227) meets once a month in private homes. 

The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism can be reached at 226-5451 or humanisticjews.org. 

Baha’i devotional meetings are held in New Canaan. Call 972-3082 or bahaifairfield.org. 

The Jewish Center-Nefesh Yehudi offers meditation and Torah trope in Wilton. Call 762-7089. 

The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) meets monthly in Wilton. Call 762-5669/wiltonfriends.org 

Are there any Bible study programs?

Many churches in town have Bible study programs. It’s a good idea to call for details. 

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church offers Bible Studies, open to all, on Sunday mornings at 9 and  Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. Call 966-4515 or visit stmarksnewcanaan.org.

United Methodist Church offers  Bible Study on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m.. 

An afternoon Bible study program takes place on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Community Baptist Church. 

A women’s Bible study is offered Tuesday mornings at 9:30 by Grace Community Church. Call Sharon Bottomley at 972-0756. A men’s Bible study meets Tuesdays from 12:20 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 19 Vitti Street. Lunch is provided. Call Kevin Rhatigan at 972-0726 for details. There is a Singles Bible study from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the church offices, 58 East Avenue, and also an open Bible study at the offices from 6:30 to 8 p.m., with pizza provided.

St. Michael’s Lutheran has women’s Bible study on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m.. 

Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Fellowship takes place at St. Aloysius Parish, as well as adult Bible study on Thursday at 10 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. 

Torah study takes place on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. at Temple Sinai. 

What about a Christian book club?

The Grace Christian Book Group meets regularly to discuss books that offer intellectual challenges and spiritual growth. Call 966-7600 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

St. Aloysius has a Ladies Book Group that meets regularly. For information, e-mail Kathy Jennings at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

St. Mark’s Book Group alternates fiction and non-fiction at its meetings, the second Tuesday of each month from 12:15 to 1:45. Call 966-4515 for details or visit stmarksnewcanaan.org. 

What is Young Life?

Young Life is a Christian, non-denominational outreach program to high school students, which meets in the evenings at students’ homes. It’s an evening of skits, singing and discussion of the relevance of Jesus Christ in the lives of teenagers. There is also a monthly program for middle school students, Wyld Life, a weekly Bible study and periodic trips. For more information on Young Life, call 972-3062 or visit online.younglife.org. 

Many churches also have youth programs. 

What are Stephen ministers?

Stephen ministers are lay people who offer one-on-one Christian care to those facing a crisis or personal challenge such as bereavement, illness, divorce, or unemployment. For information, call The Congregational Church at 966-2651, ext. 21 or e-mail Rev. Patricia Long at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

What are prayer shawls?

The Prayer Shawl Ministry at The Congregational Church invites knitters of all levels to knit shawls for women who have had a baby and for men and women who are ill or bereaved. The group meets the second and fourth Monday at 10 a.m. in the church parlor. 

Are there any stores selling religious items?

The Lion’s Den Book & Gift Store is near Morrill Hall on the grounds St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge. Merchandise includes jewelry, music, cards, book, and other gift items. There are also book/author events and special programs. Call 966-3838. Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to Noon.

Congregation Beth El (838-2710) has a gift and simcha shop open on Sunday from 9 a.m. to Noon when religious school is in session. There are religious items, gifts, toys, and Purim costumes for sale.

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