Religion News in Brief for the Weekend of Nov. 22-23 – Bennington Banner

Cloudy. Low around 35F. Winds light and variable..
Cloudy. Low around 35F. Winds light and variable.
Updated: November 21, 2025 @ 10:05 pm
Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church in Bennington.

Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church in Bennington.
Sunday worship service at 11 a.m. at the Old First Church, 60 Monument Avenue. Our services are available in-person and online at www.oldfirstchurchbenn.org. Church office located at the Barn, 1 Monument Circle, (802) 447-1223.
Monday through Wednesday, the service will be held at 7 p.m. For transportation, call 802-442-4281 or 802-442-0262.
Church starting time:10:30 a.m. Guest Pastor: Dr. Jim Robertson Scripture Text: Psalm 104:1-35 Sermon Title: “The Marks of a Thankful Heart”
The First Baptist Church of Bennington, located at 601 Main Street, announces its Holiday Bazaar taking place on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 10am to 2pm. The market will feature 20+ tables of crafts, handmade goods, and gift items. Homemade Lunch & snack items prepared by and sold by First Baptist Church. For more information about vendor table reservations, please call 802-379-4548.
102 Ice Pond Road, Arlington. Telephone: 802-375-2548. Email: federatedchurch05250@gmail.com Website: www.federatedchurchofeastarlington.com
Join us in person or online on Sunday mornings Worship services and children’s classes every Sunday at 10 a.m., coffee at 11 a.m. Weekly Bible studies at 2 p.m. on Thursdays. We are currently studying the book of Isaiah. Blue Christmas service of loss and remembrance at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21. Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24.
440 Main St., Bennington. Phone: 802-447-7224. Sunday service 10 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
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.
As Hanukkah approaches, CBE, Nefesh and Congregation Beth Israel of the Berkshires come together for a special Hanukkah Art for Our Town Project. On Saturday, Dec. 6, join us in creating beautiful Hanukkah decorations to brighten our town this winter, sharing the light of Hanukkah with the wider community. To join this project and receive location details, email info@nefeshcommunity.org by Dec. 1.
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.
Sunday service at 10 a.m., 416 Main St., Bennington. Visit mcity.church.
Sunday Worship 9 a.m. 284 Church St. at the corner of Route 346 and Church Street, Pownal.
Join us at for Remembrance Sunday, honoring friends and family who have passed on to Eternity. Scripture readings are Jeremiah 23:1-6 and Luke 19:1-10. Rev. D. Mark Blank will be preaching: “Remembering Ourselves.” The hymns are “Take My Life, “God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending, and “Give Thanks to the Lord.” The choir’s anthem is “O Give Thanks.” SCC is a friendly and welcoming church, Open and Affirming to all, and an environmentally aware congregation. 115 Hillside St., Bennington and online at bennscc.org.
Starting Time 10 a.m.
Sunday service with communion, or lay service, 9:30 a.m. Coffee hour following. Located at 1509 Route 67E, Shaftsbury. Call 802-442-8423, or e-mail rlcshaftsbury@gmail.com for more info.
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.
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, Wednesdays at noon followed by a brown-bag lunch. Contemplative Prayer every Wednesday at 5 p.m. Online at stpetersvt.org.
The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales will hold its annual Harvest Bazaar on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Parish Hall at Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales church, 238 W. Main St. 238 Main St., Saturday 4 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.
3-5 Houghton St., Saturday 5:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.
Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday school for ages 4 through adult from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Call/text Jason for more info at 802-282-2232. Location: 2892 Chapel Road, Bennington
Service held at 16 Village St. in East Dorset at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. Phone: 802-430-3574. Service held at 64 Covered Bridge Road, West Arlington, 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.
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