Eleven Receive Rite of First Holy Communion at Village Lutheran Church

By Kim Zwisdak, Development Office, Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School

Mar. 23, 2016: Village Lutheran Church celebrated early first communion for eleven students in its congregation on Sunday, March 13.

After attending, with a parent or guardian, three classes presented by Senior Pastor Robert Hartwell, the children finished their instruction with a celebratory first communion lock-in on Friday, March 4. The lock-in consisted of games, devotions, and banner-making in preparation for First Communion Sunday.

Receiving their first communion at the service on Sunday, March 13, were eleven young people, including students from Bronxville, Mount Vernon, Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Pelham, Scarsdale, and the Bronx. The students are Gavin Benton, Wylie Coleman, Claire Elliott, Tommy Forliano, Oliver Nordahl, Elle Pinto, Sofia Renzo, Cullen Slattery, Sean Slattery, Olivia Sturek, and Janelle Sullivan.

For more information, call 914-337-0207 or visit www.vlc-ny.org.

Pictured here (rotating): Village Lutheran Church pastors (L to R) Morris Mayer, Robert Hartwell, and Scott Gemmin with First Communicants (L to R) Gavin Benton, Wylie Coleman, Claire Elliott, Tommy Forliano, Elle Pinto, Sofia Renzo, Cullen Slattery, Sean Slattery, Olivia Sturek, and Janelle Sullivan; Oliver Nordahl receives his First Holy Communion with his family at Village Lutheran Church.

Photos courtesy Village Lutheran Church

Easter Services at Local Churches

By Staff Apr. 17, 2019: Below is a list of Easter week services for Bronxville-area churches, listed in alphabetical order. Christ Church Bronxville17 Sagamore Road, Bronxville, NYwebsite Wednesday, April...

Houses of Worship Directory: Christ Church Bronxville

Christ Church Bronxville, or "CCBNY" as it's known in the community, is the village's Episcopal church, whose beginnings date back to 1898. The current church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was completed in 1926 and was designed by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, who also designed St. Bartholomew's in New York City and the Chapel at West Point.

CCBNY offers a wide array of programs to its parishioners, who live throughout southern Westchester. The acclaimed music program boasts five choirs; international outreach efforts to Cuba; and education and service programs for family members of all ages. CCBNY is also home to the renowned children's music program Young at Arts (http://www.youngatartsny.org), and Eliza Corwin Frost (www.elizafrostschool.org), a nursery school for children ages 1 to 5.

Our services are as follows:
8:00AM Rite I Spoken Eucharist
10:00AM Family Choral Eucharist
5:00PM Informal Eucharist

"No matter where you are on your spiritual journey there is a home for you at Christ Church. Our worship, music, education and outreach challenge us to embrace holiness and fearlessly share Christ's love."

The Rev. Michael A. Bird, Rector
17 Sagamore Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3544

http://www.ccbny.org/

First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church was organized in 1854. Its mission is “to reach out as a caring and Christ centered Church to people of all culture and races, helping them to know God and find fellowship with each other through Jesus Christ to the glory of God.”

407 New Rochelle Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-793-2560

http://www.firstbaptistchurchbronxville.com/

Reformed Church of Bronxville

The Reformed Church of Bronxville is the community church in the heart of the village. We welcome people of all faiths and persuasions to be a part of our church family. We have exciting programs to meet your interests including music and the arts, service and outreach, children's ministry and a wonderful Nursery School.

Starting Sept. 7th, we have three Sunday services held at 8:30 am, 10:30 am and 5:00 pm. A Fellowship Coffee Hour is offered after the 10:30 am service. Childcare is available during our 10:30 am service along with Church School classes for children from 2 years old through the 8th grade.

The Reformed Church
180 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-6776
www.reformedchurch.org

St. Joseph’s Church

St. Joseph Church, which opened its doors in 1925, is the Catholic Church in Bronxville. It offers services on Saturday, Sunday, weekdays and Holy Days. It offers a religious education program for K - 8th grade which takes place on Wednesday during the school year. It also offers a myriad of opportunities for parishioners to meet, share ideas and experiences and help others. The St. Joseph’s School offers classes for K – 8th grade.

15 Cedar Street
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-1660

http://www.saintjosephsbronxville.org/

Village Lutheran Church

The Village Lutheran Church “is a ministry of word and sacraments. This ministry gives opportunities for witness, nurture, fellowship, stewardship and service.” The Chapel School, which goes from pre-school three-year olds through 8th grade, is an integral part of the Church’s ministry for children.

172 White Plains Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-0207

http://www.vlc-ny.org/

West Center Congregational Church

West Center Congregational Church is a member of The United Church of Christ. It welcomes “all who seek to find, know and serve the living God better in all they are and do.”

101 Pondfield Road West
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3829

www.Westcenterchurch.org

Sinai Free Synagogue

Sinai Free Synagogue is Westchester`s "newest" Reform congregation but its roots go back almost 100 years. Formed in 1999 by a merger of Mount Vernon`s Sinai Temple (founded in 1906 and the first Reform congregation in Westchester County) and the Free Synagogue of Westchester (founded in 1927), the 250-member congregation has a long, distinguished history.

Please check the Calendar for dates and times.

550 North Columbus Avenue
914-664-1727

http://www.sinaifreesynagogue.org/pages/homepage.php

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