I've been going to this church since I was little and I still go now. They have a lot of events…read moresuch as picnics, VBS, craft shows...etc I feel like they are my 2nd family

The Parish of St. Stephen's was established in the late 50's. The church (currently) has a largely…read moreWest Indian congregation- even the priest & his wife are from the Islands! VERY FRIENDLY & WELCOMING ALL OF ANY FAITH! (To receive Holy Communion, one must be a baptized Christian). The two Eucharists, on Sundays, are sometimes modified/added to as the Church Calendar dictates. All-around GREAT PLACE to worship and fellowship with kindred seekers or those looking for a church to call Home. Highly recommended for any wanting to grow in Faith and Life.

One of Bristol's locations for Meals for the Needy, a community dinner for all those that need it…read morefor countless decades. Many groups have been served here during the week as well as additional community support through the holiday season. Have to contact the Church office for assistance. There is also a Men's group and Women's group along with Sunday school before and during church service. During the fall season through spring service starts at 10:15am and during the summer 9:15 so it works if you have to be elsewhere afterwards.

This review is only for the edifice. It is a beautiful neoclassic building the way that they were…read morebuilt in industrial New England during the 1860s to the early 1900s, during the waves of Irish and Italian immigrants to staff the industrial might of the growth of the US. For many of these poor Catholic immigrants, their church was the center of life in an otherwise unfriendly environment and they built grandiose churches and schools as their communal legacy. This wonderful building, dating to 1890, is a testament to the desires and dreams of generations gone by and it is magnificent. The bright colors of its stained glass windows match the bright blue trim of the neo-Corinthian columns, evoking ties to Mediterranean scenes. The large nave has seating for about 600 people and a height of about 100 feet. A wonderful historical architectural relic in old New England.

A warm and welcoming community that meets monthly for Shabbat services in member's homes and…read moresponsors cultural and social events in person and on Zoom. An open and welcoming group of adults with a terrific Rabbi who makes all things interesting and appealing.

North Guilford is a community within the town of Guilford, CT. This is the quieter part of…read moreGuilford, miles inland from the beaches and seemingly far removed from the tourists jamming I-95 and Route 1. This part of town more closely resembles Vermont, and shows the range of nature's beauty along the Connecticut Shore. As you drive north on Long Hill Road, across Route 80, you enter rolling hills. This would be the part of the Metacomet Ridge, a line of traprock that runs 100 miles from Guilford / Branford all the way to the Vermont / New Hampshire border. The highest point in town, Bluff Head, is a feature of this ridge. Accessible off Route 77 in North Guilford: it's a tough hike with beautiful views. The heart of North Guilford is where Long Hill Rd joins Ledge Hill Rd. A school, church, cemetery, and farm all abut one another to form the center of the community. It's a beautiful spot to stop the car, stretch the legs, and take stock of the quaint northern section of town. North Guilford is well worth checking out!

I lived in North Guilford, in a hired hands house, my Dad worked for Scranton's Dairy farm. I have…read moreso many memories of ice skating on Lake Quonnipaug, playing in the corn fields with friends, and playing out in woods. Learned to ride a bike, crashed into stonewall. I also loved Melissa Jones, and attended a congregational church, led by Reverend Dobson. later we would move to Guilford. Nice I could ride my bike to town. Will always miss North Guilford.

Lots of friendly people, tasty coffee hour. (FWI Immanuel and Salem Lutheran Churches have combined…read moreinto Grace Lutheran Church, one congregation with two meeting places.) Sunday school every Sunday morning following worship at 9:30. Includes an adult and junior choir, as well as a band.

I try eat at Grace and St. Peter's in Hamden, CT on most Sundays. I usually have my usual Sunday…read moremorning fare: a piece of bread and a sip of wine. Unlike other places I often visit, the bread at GASP, which is what the locals call the place, was more substantial than some of the other places I've visited. It seems to be baked by folks at GASP. I've been there before, and usually they have a nice ruby port to go with the bread, but recently, they've replaced it with a white wine. I prefer red with my bread, but it was still good. The service was good, although it can get a bit slow at times when they sing hymns with many verses. Sometimes they have a cabaret prior to the meal. If the Cherub Choir is performing, you are in for a treat. They are recently going through a change of management and I hope they keep much of their familiar old ambiance. For my second course, I had coffee and donuts. This was in a more casual part of the establishment, frequently referred to as the Brewster room. This second course, also called 'coffee hour' can be a bit hit or miss, depending on who is cooking, but it isn't something you should miss. It is also worth noting that they have a fantastic dinner on Friday evenings called "Dinner for a Dollar". Yup, a great meal for only a buck. You can't go wrong. I encourage people to visit Grace and St. Peter's frequently.