Community Worship at Commonwealth Senior Living

St. Stephen’s enjoys a close relationship with the residents of Commonwealth Senior Living in Haddam. We gather for worship and bible study regularly, and residents can elect to take a shuttle to St. Stephen’s on Sunday mornings for 10am worship.

Bible Study is lead by Rev Erin, or another member of St Stephen’s, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. We gather in the Commonwealth library from 6pm to 7pm. This bible study is open to all members of our community, and provides opportunity for fellowship between generations and the sharing of wisdom. 

On the 2nd Wednesday of each month, Rev Erin and members of St. Stephen’s lead a short worship service with Communion in the Commonwealth Senior Living memory unit (Sweet Memories) at 10am. It is a blessing to share worship with this community. Even those with advanced memory loss join in simple hymns and prayers that were often learned in childhood. We know from science, and experience, that music is one of the last memories to fade and often bring great comfort. 

Then at 10:30am, Rev Erin gathers with residents in independent and assisted living for worship, a short reflection on a Gospel passage, song and prayer. Each service includes Communion. 

We are very grateful to be able to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ with people who ordinarily would not be able to attend worship services, and to learn from their stories and wisdom.