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Updated: August 15, 2025 @ 10:33 pm
This Sunday, All Souls Church in Brattleboro will feature Songs of Living, with Vermont musicians Putnam Smith and Ashley Storrow.
This Sunday, All Souls Church in Brattleboro will feature Songs of Living, with Vermont musicians Putnam Smith and Ashley Storrow.
The First Baptist Church of Bellows Falls at 9 Church Street offers worship service at 10 a.m. every Sunday. For more information, like how to join a weekly bible study, contact the church at 802-463-3220. Offerings and donations can be mailed to 9 Church Street, Bellows Falls, VT.
Services at Immanuel Episcopal Church are offered at 20 Church St. and via Zoom at 10 a.m. on Sundays. To attend via Zoom, email immanuelepiscopal@gmail.com. Telephone: 802-463-3178.
The Mass schedule at St. Charles Catholic Church, 31 Cherry Hill St., is as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7 a.m.; Saturday at 4 p.m.; and Sunday at 9 a.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Saturday from 3 to 3:30 p.m.
For more information contact Father Victor Cruz at 802-732-8752, or visit the website at stcharles.vermontcatholic.org.
The United Church (UCC) of Bellows Falls, 8 School St., will hold worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Refreshments and fellowship after the service. For more information, call 802-463-4323 or find the church on Facebook.
This Sunday, All Souls Church will feature Songs of Living, with Vermont musicians Putnam Smith and Ashley Storrow. The two songwriters took part in the LifeSongs Project, through Main Street Arts, that honored elders in Vermont, writing songs that celebrated Maisie Crowther and Heide Bredfeldt! They will offer their songs and share how music has shaped their lives over the decades.
All Souls Church is located at 29 South St. Office hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reverend Telos is in the office Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All services are held both in person and via zoom. www.ascvt.org. Child care is always available.
The Brattleboro Area Jewish Community, Congregation Shir Heharim is a reform congregation with a commitment to practice and celebrate Judaism with creativity. Located at 151 Greenleaf St., BAJC welcomes young families and empty nesters, toddlers and elders, doubters and the devout. For more information, visit https://bajcvermont.org/ or call 802-257-1959.
Everyone welcome to celebrate the 10th Sunday after Easter at 10 a.m. this Sunday at Centre Congregational Church, 193 Main St., and streamed online via Zoom and the Friends of Centre Congregational Church Facebook Group.
Following the children’s message, the children will be led to Sunday School (Faith in Action).
The scripture from the lectionary, Hebrews 11:29-12:2, will itemize Hebrew ancestors who acted in faith. The message to be delivered by The Rev. Dr. Scott Couper is entitled “Faith, Not So Easy Peasy” and will emphasize that that which is difficult to do is, more often than not, worth doing. To keep faith is difficult, therefore it is all the more worth doing. Mary Milkey-May will offer the following music on the organ and piano: Prelude: “Andante-Allegro” by G. Handel and “Rhosymedre” by R. Vaughan Williams; Anthem: “My Lord, What a Morning,” a Spiritual arranged by J. Althouse and sung by Greg Sweeney; Offertory: “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen,” a Spiritual arr. by J. Althouse; and Postlude: Fugue, arr. by J. Pachelbel.
Following the service, join in for a reception and hospitality in the parlor.
A Christian Theology forum meets every other Monday continuing on Julu 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room and will discuss the culture, values, and traditions of Congregationalism through the life of Albert Luthuli (“Albert Luthuli: Bound by Faith,” by Scott Couper) who won the 1960 Nobel Peace Prize. The church hosts a United Church of Christ devotional every Monday at 10 a.m. on Zoom, and a Justice and Peace Film Screening on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the minister’s home. Centre Church also supports the Zen Buddhist community (dharma) which gathers each Tuesday at 7 p.m.; the Meditation and Recovery Gathering (a Buddhist-inspired recovery group that meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday; and the prayer of the Muslim community (Jum’a) each Friday at 1 p.m. The church hosts an Open Sew group that gathers at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month in the church parlor.
Join in each Sunday at First Baptist/United Methodist churches, 18 Town Crier Drive. Service begins at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Suzanne Andrews and the Rev. Ralph Howe preside. First United Methodist and First Baptist have formed the Beloved Community of Brattleboro, a Center for Story, Spirit & Justice.
This Sunday’s sermon will be given by The Rev. Ingrid Lukas-Howe. A fellowship of coffee and snacks with conversations follow after the service.
Aug. 31 after service the congregation is having a cookout with potluck dishes, and everyone is invited to join in and bring a favorite dish. Bible Study starts back up on Sept. 4. A Fresh Expressions called “Bottoms Up” will be meeting at Mocha Joes every Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. starting Sept. 8 and everyone is welcome to join us for conversation and meeting new people.
If you need a ride or have any questions, contact Lyndy at 802-212-1191 or the church office at 802-254-1234. Visit the website at belovedcommunityvt.org.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, at 57 Putney Road, offers worship services in person every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., and Sunday School for children and teenagers up to the age of 20 is held at the same hour. A Wednesday testimony meeting is held each week at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. For more information, visit csbrattleboro.org.
Worship Service will be at 10 a.m. this Sunday at First Congregational Church, 880 Western Ave. This is the 10th Sunday after Pentecost. The service will center on Luke 12: 49-56 and discuss “Does Jesus Really want Division?”
Join in for Lemonade following the service.
First Church will continue to celebrate its 255 Year Anniversary, including the American Legion Band at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, on the Green next to the church
The church office is open Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon, and the Little Free Food Pantry is accessible 27/7 in front of the church. Contact the church at fccwb1770@gmail.com or 802-254-9767.
The Vermont Insight Center offers meditations on Zoom and on the second floor of The Riverton Building, 28 Vernon St. To ensure access to the building, arrive at least 5 minutes early for in-person practice.
Join in for a Sunday Sitting and Dharma Talk on Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon
Vermont Insight’s weekly schedule includes meditations at 7 a.m. every weekday, Tuesday and Friday evening practices, and meditations every Sunday. For more information about weekly events, plus course and retreat offerings, see vermontinsight.org/calendar or contact Drew Kovach at 802-257-1213.
The West Brattleboro Quaker Worship Group meets for unprogrammed worship, both in person and on Zoom, Sundays at 10 a.m. In-person worship is indoors at the Brattleboro Area Jewish Community, 151 Greenleaf St. To join via Zoom, email WestBrattQuakers@gmail.com for more information.
Each Sunday at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, there is an 8 a.m. service with Eucharist and a 10:15 a.m. service with Eucharist, music, and childcare. The 10:15 service is also available on livestream. Links to the bulletin for the 10:15 service and to the livestream for Vimeo are on the website, www.stmichaels-vt.org. The 10:15 Sunday services and many of the special services also are available on the website under “Livestream Archive.”
The Rev. Mary Lindquist, the rector at St. Michael’s, will lead both services on Aug. 17. In this slight lull between high summer and the start of the school year in September, the church is preparing for a return to Sunday morning church school, weekly Adult Forums focusing on a variety of topics at the intersection of our faith and life in this world, and the Season of Creation which runs from Aug. 31 through Oct. 4. See the church website for more information and to keep abreast of the church schedule.
The church is located at 16 Bradley Ave. Offices are generally open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Contact the church administrator, Susie Webster-Toleno, at parishadmin@stmichaelsvermont.org or 802-254-6048, ext. 104.
Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church, 47 Walnut St., offers weekend Mass on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. There is a coffee social after the 10:30 Mass. Father Henry Furman is the Priest.
If you are 1) An unbaptized person who wishes to learn about the Catholic Faith, 2) A baptized Christian from another faith denomination who would like to learn more about the Catholic Church with the possibility of joining, 3) A baptized Catholic who has not yet received the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation, or 4) A baptized and confirmed Catholic who would like to learn more about the Catholic Faith, come to meet with Father Henry Furman. Registration forms are available online or in the back of the church.
For more information, call 802-257-5101 or email stmichael@vermontcatholic.org.
Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), 161 Western Ave., will hold a worship service 9:30 a.m. this Sunday (outside in the back, weather permitting).
Calendar: Wednesday, 7 p.m. A.A. (women); Thursday 9 a.m. tai chi and 10:15 a.m. choir; Saturday’s Discussion and Meditation will begin again in the late summer.
East Dover Baptist Church, 34 Dover Hill Road, welcomes everyone to worship service this Sunday, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The church also offers a simulcast of the service. For more information, visit eastdoverbaptistchurch.org or call 802-348-6366.
All are welcome to Sunday Services at 10 a.m. at West Dover Congregational Church, 104 Route 100, or join livestream at www.facebook.com/westdoverchurch. After the service there is a coffee hour and bible study.
For more information, visit the website at https://Westdoverchurch.org or call 802-464-1195.
Dummerston Congregational Church, UCC will worship on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary at 1535 Middle Road. The Rev. Shawn Bracebridge and Mary Westbrook-Geha will lead worship based on the book of Jonah. Refreshments will be served after the service. The church is Open and Affirming.
Grafton Community Church, 55 Main St., offers virtual worship services via Zoom. Visit graftoncommunitychurch.org or on Facebook (The Grafton Church).
Everyone is invited to join in for worship services at 10 a.m. at Guilford Community Church. Services are also streamed live on the church website, www.guilfordchurch.org.
This Sunday’s service is led by Pastor Allyson Platt. Perrin Scott directs the Guilford Community Choir. All singers welcome; arrive at 8:40 a.m. for rehearsal. Rachel Johnson will be the accompanist this Sunday.
There is care for children with Batunga Bibimba and Joanne Heckman.
On Aug. 24, the Deacons and interim pastor of Guilford Community Church will offer a service of healing during morning worship beginning at 10 a.m. Based on the scriptural practice of laying on hands, the leaders invite anyone to come forward for a time of healing and prayer. Worship will be accompanied with music by Rachel Johnson, and the choir will be led by Peter Amidon.
Jamaica Community Church, located in the “Heart of the Village,” welcomes all on Sunday mornings.
To meet with Pastor Pete, call the church (802-874-7109) or his house (802-874-4181) or email him at carlsonpw56@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. His office hours are Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon and Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Donations to the Wardsboro/Jamaica Food Pantry may be left inside the front door in the large basket during these hours.
Rob Szpila is back to lead The Marlboro Meeting House Sunday service at 10 a.m. He will preach from Luke 12 and Psalm 80. His message for the next three Sundays will center on the virtues of faith, hope and love. He will discuss faith this week. The driving question will be: How do we discern what is good in trying times? A stair lift is available. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service.
Marlboro Meeting House is located at 524 South Road. For more information contact marlboromeetinghouse@gmail.com.
Everyone is welcome to join in for worship at 10 a.m. Sunday at the First Congregational Church of Newfane, 11 Church St.
The service this week, led by Chris Terry, will focus on Luke 21:49-56, which speaks to a time of strife and division. Lynds Alyn will also offer a youth message. Child care is available. Music Director Jennifer Yocom will provide the music, joined by Bob Hancock on violin for “Sunshine on My Shoulders” and by vocalists Lisa Hix and Jim Kyle on a duet of “O Mary Don’t You Weep.”
Calendar: Al-Anon meeting, Monday at 7 p.m.; the “Linus Quilters” sewing group, Tuesday at 1 p.m.; Ladies Aid on Thursday at 10 a.m.; and Bible Study, live or on Zoom, Thursday at 5 p.m.
The Church office is open Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pastor Matthew Deen is available for pastoral care on Thursday from noon to 4 p.m. Contact the church at admin@newfane.church or 802-365-4079.
Join in for worship and gathering at Putney Friends Meeting, 17 Bellows Falls Road, every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (hybrid). Childcare provided for Sunday 10:30 a.m. worship. Meeting for Worship for Business monthly every third Sunday at noon. Contact clerk@putneyfriendsmeeting.org for online links. Handicapped accessible.
For more information, visit putneyfriendsmeeting.org.
Townshend Community Church meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. Pastor Don Hashem leads the service and his wife Carmen leads the music. The church in the country where the difference is worth the distance. Teaching people to thrive in 2025. Check out the church’s new Facebook page.
Join in for Sunday services at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 26 Elm St., or via Zoom at 10 a.m. The Rev. Fred Chisolm has joined the congregation as priest-in-charge.
Morning prayer will be offered on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. with Contemplative Prayer from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and quiet library (reading) time from 11 a.m. to noon most Thursdays. For more information and Zoom link visit the website: www.stjohnswalpole.org or call 603-756-4533.
Walpole Unitarian Church offers Sunday services at 10 a.m., led by the Rev. Elaine Bomford, the church’s affiliate minister, and other clergy and lay leaders. The church is located at the corner of Main and Union streets. The congregation embraces spiritual exploration, social justice and care for each other and the planet.
The church plans to continue a modified Zoom element to the service as technology permits. Visit walpoleunitarianchurch.org.
The Rev. Sandra Whippie leads the 10 a.m. service this Sunday at First Universalist Church of West Chesterfield. Laura Greenspan will play the flute. This service concludes First Universalist’s 2025 summer schedule. Reverend Whippie is a retired teacher and principal and Minister Emerita of the Unitarian Church in Walpole.
St. Mary’s in the Mountains Episcopal Church, 13 East Main St., holds services at 10 a.m. every Sunday in person and on Zoom. There will be coffee and refreshments after the service.
For a Zoom link, visit smmvt.org.
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