The YMCA on Welles Street in Glastonbury is geared towards enriching families in the local community through fitness programs, summer camps, team sports and early childhood development. This location is Glastonbury's YMCA headquarters and is open five days a week. It is equipped with a full gym, pool, birthday party facility and a culinary and crafts center. Details about the programs offered here can be found on YMCA's website.
The YMCA offers before and after school childcare within elementary schools around Glastonbury. This program is located in the First Church of Christ Gongregational UCC and is supervised by a fully trained and state-licensed staff. The program emphasizes play and academic success, ensuring that children finish their homework and also have ample time to relax and wind down before and after school.
The First Church of Christ is a congregational church located on Main Street in Glastonbury. The church, lead by Senior Pastor David Taylor, is a "historical church with contemporary concerns," and is welcoming to individuals of all faiths. Services are held twice a day on Sundays and programs are offered for youth groups, choir groups, Bible studies and adult education.
Located on Hebron Avenue, Congregation Kol Haverim is a Reform Jewish congregation focused on brotherhood, community action and social outreach. Kol Haverim was established in 1984 as the first synagogue in Glastonbuy. The congregation is lead by Rabbi Craig Marantz. Check out Kol Haverim's website for further information on staff, a calendar of events and ways to participate in community outreach through the congregation. The Shirley Reaback Early Childhood Center is also located on the premises of Kol Haverim.
The Knights of Columbus, the Rev. John A. Fleming Council #2533, was established in 1924 and serves as the Catholic family fraternal service organization for five parishes in Glastonbury, South Glastonbury and East Hartford. The Knights of Columbus are dedicated to performing good works within the church as well as the community. The membership has regular meetings and a schedule of activities.
Serving the community of Glastonbury since 1885, the Lutheran Church of St. Mark is a large church located on Griswold Street. It offers worship services every Sunday as well as Christian education for adults and youth. St. Mark's also believes in the spiritual efforts of music, offering programs in youth, senior and junior choirs as well as a full orchestra program. Weekend retreats, holiday festivities and annual lock-ins are all held for the congregation's youth on a regular basis.
Saint Paul's is a Roman Catholic Church located on Main Street. Services are held Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, with Confession services available every Saturday at 3pm. Saint Paul Church was founded on the Catholic ethic of spreading the word of God and assisting the less fortunate. A variety of youth programs, Sunday school classes and adult Bible study groups are also held every week.
The Connecticut Audubon Society at Glastonbury is one of four educational centers established by the Connecticut Audubon Society, which was founded in 1898. The independent organization is committed to conservation through science-based education and advocacy focused on the state's bird populations and their habitats.
The Glastonbury center has the use of the adjoining town-owned 48-acre wooded Earle Park, which has a pond and a creek and extends to the Connecticut River. The facility offers programs for children and adults.
The YMCA offers before- and after-school child care within elementary schools around Glastonbury. This program is located in the Buttonball Lane School and is supervised by a fully trained and state-licensed staff. The program emphasizes play and academic success, ensuring that the children finish their homework and also have ample time to relax and wind down before and after school.
Saint Paul's Parish Hall is a multipurpose space for Saint Paul's Parish located on Naubuc Avenue in Glastonbury. The building is used for a variety of events including Bingo nights, youth group lock-in's, parish breakfasts and community sporting events. Saint Paul's Parish was established in 1954 and currently holds services on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
The YMCA offers before and after-school childcare within elementary schools around Glastonbury. This program is located in Naubuc School and is supervised by a fully trained and state-licensed staff. The program emphasizes play and academic success, ensuring that the children finish their homework and also have ample time to relax and wind down before and after school.
The Newlife Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational church located on Griswold Street in Glastonbury. Started as a worship club in the basement of a restaurant in 1992, Newlife has grown into a large community of those seeking to live their lives according to the Christian faith lead by Pastor Eric Stillman. Encouraging ministry and community assistance, a variety of missions groups for all ages is available to members of the church.
The Chabad Jewish Center, located on Harris Street in Glastonbury, offers many services and programs for those of the Jewish faith. Lead by Executive Director Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky and Educational Director Yehudis Wolvovsky, the Center offers after-school programs, Hebrew classes, kitchen koshering, Bar/Bat Mitzvah instruction, communal lectures and women's group meetings. A Jewish library and a small synagogue are both located on the premises of the Center.
Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce promotes the business community and works to enhance the quality of life in Glastonbury. The chamber has over 550 members which include local businesses large and small. Every year in October the chamber sponsors the Apple Harvest Festival, the largest event in the area. The Riverfront Musical Festival is co-sponsored by the chamber.
The Glastonbury Citizen is a weekly newspaper distributed in the area for less than $25 per year. The Citizen is open four days a week and accepts e-mails regarding local news from citizens. Be sure to check out The Citizen's website, where you can access a full media kit providing subscription rates, advertising rates and much more.
The St. James' Episcopal Church is located on Main Street in Glastonbury and holds weekly services on Sundays as well as Sunday school classes for youth and adults. The church space is also available to hold weddings, baptisms, funerals and confirmation services for members of the congregation. Be sure to visit the church's website for a full list of events and information about upcoming services.