Places of Worship in West Norwalk
United Congregational Church of Norwalk
United Congregational Church is . . .
. . . a caring family. We care about one another. We care about our neighbors. We care about the world.
. . . a praying family. We pray for one another. We pray for human concerns like healing, hope, and help. We lift up our personal and community joys.
. . . an accepting family. We accept one another from different cultural backgrounds. We are pleased to have a variety of people who have grown up in various Christian denominations. We celebrate our diversity, because it brings us new ideas and life.
. . . a fun-loving family. We like being with one another. We welcome visitors sharing in our family celebrations and gatherings. We are an informal, laid back family of God.
. . . a happy family. We are blessed with children. We are blessed with the maturity and insight of elders. We are blessed with inquisitive, searching hearts and minds.
The United Congregational Church of Norwalk is located at 275 Richards Ave,Norwalk, CT 06850 and can be reached at (203) 838-8858.
Saint Matthew Parish of Norwalk
Saint Matthew Parish was founded November 14, 1957. Rev. James F. McGrath was appointed the first Pastor. On September 18, 1960, Rev. Bishop Lawrence J. Sheehan officiated at the Blessing of the Cornerstone and Dedication of the completed Spiritual Center for Saint Matthew. This building served various parish needs.
In July 1994, their fourth and present Pastor, Msgr. Walter C. Orlowski, KCHS. arrived at Saint Matthew with great enthusiasm and energy. In late 2003, the church underwent an expansion, increasing the seating capacity and creating a family room that allowed families to more fully participate in Mass.
Saint Matthew Parish of Norwalk is located at 216 Scribner Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854 and can be reached at (203) 838-3788 or [email protected].
Temple Shalom of Norwalk
Temple Shalom is an intimate, welcoming Reform congregation embracing a progressive vision of Judaism. We come together as a community to celebrate Jewish living in its richness, welcoming members of all ages, family configurations and backgrounds. Our community comprises members from towns across our region who choose Temple Shalom for for its uniqueness. We serve our members and the larger community with excellence and integrity as a:
- Beit T’Filah– A house of prayer and worship, built on a rich and beautiful musical tradition and practices, creating an oasis of Shalom in our otherwise hectic lives;
- Beit Midrash– A house of study throughout the life life cycle, from childhood into adulthood and maturity, developing an understanding of our faith, traditions and heritage and instilling them in our children;
- Beit Knesset– A house of assembly and community, fostering interconnectedness among our members, with the community at large and with the Children of Israel, committed to the practice oftikkun olam, or healing the world.
Temple Shalom of Norwalk is located at 259 Richards Avenue Norwalk, CT 06850 and can be reached at
(203) 866-0148.