Upcoming Events
Vacation Bible School
Norfield Church front lawn 64 Norfield Rd, WestonVacation Bible School is coming soon! This event will take place over five days, from August 16 to August 20, 2021, from 9:00 am to noon. Registration: Starting soon!
The Rev on the Radio
The City's Backyard Podcast interviews our very own Rev. Dr. Bernard Wilson, senior minister of Norfield Congregational Church in Weston, CT. Rev Wilson wrote the book Meditations for Tough and Testing Times, and his words helped us to have gratitude and to cope with what is in front of us currently during this pandemic.
Special Messages to our Community
Tragedy in Atlanta
A Prayerful Response by the United Church of Christ
The national leadership of the United Church of Christ joins the National Council of Churches in grieving the deaths of eight people shot by a lone gunman at three Atlanta spas on March 16th, 2021. The UCC shares the NCC statement below, offers a prayer for the victims and their families and issues a call to action against hate crimes.
The National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC) laments the tragic shooting deaths at three locations in Atlanta and the surrounding area on Tuesday evening. Reports indicate that six of the eight victims were of Asian descent and seven were women, deepening our concerns about the increasing anti-Asian and gender-based violence against women and girls in this nation. We grieve for those who have lost their lives and send our condolences to their families. May the heaviness of their sorrow be lifted and may they find peace.
Fighting Racism and Injustice
Dear Norfielders:
Over the past 12 months, we thought that the Coronavirus was putting us all through some of the most tough and testing times of our lives. We were wrong. Events that followed in Minnesota and elsewhere across our nation were horrifying, infuriating and deeply saddening. Black communities continue to be hurting. African Americans in our community, including members of our own church, know that living life normally, like jogging, shopping or driving in a different neighborhood, can put them in harm’s way.
We Norfielders must acknowledge that this fear is real, and we must do all we can to aid, support and protect our sisters and brothers. Jesus commands us, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Norfield has a long and proud history of standing tall as the "Church on the Hill," the beacon of faith, hope, love and inclusion here in Weston. Now, we need to stand tall and together in the fight against systemic racism and injustice. We will not be silent.
Please watch for ongoing communications from Norfield’s Board of Outreach and Social Action, as we implement a plan of reflection, dialogue, education and action. We continue to welcome your ideas and thoughts. Please email: outreachgroup@norfield.org. Thank you.
Blessings, All of us from the Board of Outreach and Social Action
Sunday Services are Online during the Pandemic
As the pandemic grew, following guidance from the United Church of Christ, Norfield Congregational Church's Sunday Worship Services were closed to public gatherings. Congregants have been able to view our Sunday morning worship services each Sunday at 10 am on the Norfield website or on Norfield's YouTube channel.
As Connecticut gradually reopens, the church is trying out limited attendance outdoor Sunday services and other special events. Watch for emails and announcements on this website about these events.
Help is available
The medical crisis that has spanned the earth continues to affect all of us locally. Congregants who are elderly or have medical conditions and need additional help with items such groceries, pharmacy items or other essentials, please email Terry at tgaberman@norfield.org or leave a message with the church office by calling 203-227-7886, and we will connect you with church members who are eager to help!
Keep the Faith
We want to thank all of you all for your patience and kind understanding as we have been navigating through these challenging, unpredictable times. We will keep you updated on information on the coronavirus, the pandemic's impact on our church family and the growing vaccination effort and reopening.
Continue to keep the faith, and as the Psalmist (121:1) tells us:
"My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."
With Peace and Blessings,
Rev. Dr. Bernard R. Wilson, Senior Minister
Pastor Thomas C. Burke, Jr., Associate Minister for Children, Youth and Families
Mary Crawford, Church Moderator
