Hillside Cemetery

(Wilton, CT) - On Saturday October 17, 2026, the Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Drum Hill Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution &amp; the Hillside Cemetery &amp; Arboretum will hold a SAR Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony for five patriots who served during the American Revolution.The ceremony will be held at 11:00 AM at 165 Ridgefield Road, Wilton Connecticut. The public is invited and is encouraged to attend this ceremony as we celebrate America’s 250th Birthday and those patriots who served during the American Revolution.

Local Event: The Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony

Fairfield County

Wilton

Connecticut

The Connecticut Society Sons of the American...

(Wilton, CT) - On Saturday October 17, 2026, the Connecticut Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Drum Hill...

The Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony

marcus larkin

Hayleigh Evans

New York City Metropolitan Area

RJ Scofield

New Canaan

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Weston-Redding-Easton

Norwalk

Alfred Branch

Westport

Rich Kirby

Ridgefield

Fairfield

Westchester County

Jeff Edwards

Bedford-Katonah

New York

Richard Kaufman

Darien

Stamford

Bethel

Massive Moving Sale - New Canaan
So many amazing items in the house - This is a huge hunt and peck type of sale.
Clocks, Clocks, Clocks, Vintage and Antique Tools, Clothing, Furniture, Books, Wood Antique Furniture, Knick Knacks, Home Decor, Kitchen Items, Artwork, Maps, Records, Books Books, Books, and so much more....This is a must come and see house full of treasures
Bring boxes and bags to carry your goods home (we do NOT provide)
October 16 - 18 9am - 2pm 554 Frogtown Road, New Canaan Cash, Venmo, Zelle

Local Event: Massive Moving Sale - New Canaan

Massive Moving Sale - New Canaan

Massive Moving Sale - New Canaan
So many amazing items in the house - This is a huge hunt and peck type of sale.
Clocks,...

Estate Sale - Fairfield
Sat, Oct 17th Only 9am - 3pm 10 Fence Row Drive Cash, Venmo, Zelle
Artwork, Landscaping Items, Planters, Fencing, Lamps, Kobuta, Lawn Mower, Dining Table, Oriental Rug, Antique and Vintage Furniture, Tools, Exercise Equipment, Best Selling Book from Herman Landscaping, Kitchen Items, Home Decor and more
 
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Local Event: Estate Sale - Fairfield

Estate Sale - Fairfield

Estate Sale - Fairfield
Sat, Oct 17th Only 9am - 3pm 10 Fence Row Drive Cash, Venmo, Zelle
Artwork, Landscaping Items,...

Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium

The Star 99.9 <a href="https://www.gwct.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Goodwill</a> Trick or Treat Day is back! Join us Saturday, October 17 at the <a href="https://www.shudiscovery.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sacred Heart University’s Discovery Science Center &amp; Planetarium</a> in Bridgeport. We'll have two timed entries for sale: 10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm.
Enjoy full access to the Discovery Science Center, with planetarium shows available for an extra fee the day of the event. Planetarium shows are first come, first served.
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Activities, performances, and character meet &amp; greets, candy and more! Come dressed up and celebrate the spookiest month of the year!
<h2>Activities:</h2>
<ul><li>Princesses Meet &amp; Greet with your favorite princesses from <a href="https://www.koparties.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">KO Parties</a></li><li>Your favorite kid movie &amp; TV show character Meet &amp; Greets from <a href="https://ctpartycharacters.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kid Characters for Parties</a></li><li>Facepainting from <a href="https://www.facepainters.com/painters/sidekick-ct-events-ebnf6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sidekick CT</a></li><li>Saber Guild Kessel Temple characters</li><li><a href="https://earthplace.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Earthplace</a></li><li>DJ Kevin Halloween Dance Party</li><li>Lots of candy!</li></ul>
<h2>Stage Schedule:</h2>
<ul><li>10:15am-10:35am: Performance from the KO Parties Princesses</li><li>10:50am-11:10am: DJ Kevin Halloween Party</li><li>11:20am-11:40am: Kessel Temple Show</li><li>12:15pm-12:35pm: Performance from the KO Parties Princesses</li><li>12:50pm-1:10pm: DJ Kevin Halloween Party</li><li>1:20pm-1:40pm: Kessel Temple Show</li></ul>

Local Event: Star 99.9 Goodwill Trick or Treat Day

Bridgeport

Star 99.9 Goodwill Trick or Treat Day

The Star 99.9 Goodwill Trick or Treat Day is back! Join us Saturday, October 17 at the Sacred Heart University’s Discovery...

Join Us for Our Fall Open House!
Your future starts here!
Kick off the day with a special welcome from our Principal, Dr. Cipriano, at 11:00 a.m. then discover everything that makes Notre Dame an extraordinary place to learn, lead, and belong.
Explore our campus, connect with our outstanding faculty, staff, coaches, club advisors, current parents, and Student Ambassadors, and experience the energy and spirit that make our community so unique. Whether you're interested in academics, athletics, the arts, clubs, or campus life, you'll see firsthand why so many students are proud to call Notre Dame Prep home.
We can't wait to welcome you and show you how Notre Dame Prep can inspire you to achieve your goals, build lifelong friendships, and make the most of your high school journey.
We look forward to meeting you. &nbsp;Go, Lancers!

Local Event: Notre Dame Prep Open House

Notre Dame Prep Open House

Join Us for Our Fall Open House!
Your future starts here!
Kick off the day with a special welcome from our Principal, Dr....

The Pumpkin Patch is an annual mission activity at St. John’s Lutheran Church. During the month October, hundreds of pumpkins are sold. All the proceeds are given away. A Navajo tribe receives a portion for providing the pumpkins; all other proceeds are given to Building One Community, Kids In Crisis, and Future Five. This mission activity is “pumpkins with a purpose!”
The pumpkins arrived on September 26. We will be open 7 days a week through October 31. Check our website for our hours the pumpkin patch will be open.

Local Event: The Pumpkin Patch at St. John's Lutheran Stamford

The Pumpkin Patch at St. John's Lutheran Stamford

The Pumpkin Patch is an annual mission activity at St. John’s Lutheran Church. During the month October, hundreds of pumpkins...

Gaelic-American Club Inc

The Fairfield Rotary Club invites you to attend the State Senator Candidate Forum. Hear from the candidates Rob Blanchard (D) and Amybeth LaRoche (R) as they participate in a moderated forum.&nbsp; Questions submitted by town residents will be answered by each candidate, and each candidate will have time for closing statements.&nbsp;Only questions submitted in advance will be asked – no day of submissions allowed. If you have questions you would like to submit for consideration, please submit them below no later than Noon, October 15th. All questions will be reviewed by a neutral questions committee. Please be aware that due to time constraints, not all questions received can be asked but all submitted questions will be shared with the candidates after the forum.<a href="https://fairfieldrotary.org/events/fairfield-state-senator-candidates-forum/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">fairfieldrotary.org/events/fairfield-state-senator-candidates-forum/</a>

Local Event: Fairfield State Senator Candidates Forum

Fairfield State Senator Candidates Forum

The Fairfield Rotary Club invites you to attend the State Senator Candidate Forum. Hear from the candidates Rob Blanchard (D)...

Ridgefield Library

Join experts from Save the Sound and Trout Unlimited for an insightful presentation on the history of dams in Connecticut and the vital necessity of their removal. Discover the ecological challenges and opportunities that arise when restoring local waterways like the Norwalk River, featuring a case study of Wilton's Dana Dam.

Local Event: How Dam Removal Is Improving Water Quality And Wildlife Habitat Here And Across The State

How Dam Removal Is Improving Water Quality And...

Join experts from Save the Sound and Trout Unlimited for an insightful presentation on the history of dams in Connecticut and...

How Dam Removal Is Improving Water Quality And Wildlife Habitat Here And Across The State

Via Zoom, 34 Whipple Road, Wilton, CT

Seven Acres Montessori is an independent non-profit school accredited by both The Association Montessori Internationale and The Connecticut Association of Independent Schools.&nbsp;Make the right choice for your child.&nbsp;
Prospective Parents are invited to meet virtually with our Admissions Director to discuss the benefits of a Montessori education at Seven Acres for children ages 14 months - 12 years and learn about our Before and After School Programs.
Visit <a href="https://www.sevenacresmontessori.org/admissions/prospectiveparentform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.sevenacresmontessori.org/admissions/prospectiveparentform</a> now to register or email <a href="mailto:admissions@sevenacresmontessori.org" target="_blank">admissions@sevenacresmontessori.org</a>.

Local Event: Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event

Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective...

Seven Acres Montessori is an independent non-profit school accredited by both The Association Montessori Internationale and The...

Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event

Westport, Conn. location provided upon registration

Future political candidates and campaigners can learn what it takes to win elections&nbsp;Saturday October 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Westport, Conn. <a href="https://www.tcsyale.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Campaign School at Yale’s </a>(TCSYale) “<a href="https://www.tcsyale.org/register" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Basics</a>” 1-day training is for women
of all parties (and the men who support them) who want to learn the fundamentals to be a better campaigner.

<a href="https://www.tcsyale.org/register" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register for The Basics.</a>
COST<ul><li>Fairfield County residents: $25 (a reduced rate thanks to the generosity of The Fund for Women &amp; Girls of <a href="https://fccfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fairfield County’s Community Foundation.</a></li><li><a href="https://fccfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>Non-residents of Fairfield County: $100</li></ul>
TCSYale is the premiere nonpartisan nonprofit that prepares people to run for office. Their goal is to increase the number of women elected.Speakers at The Basics include<a href="https://www.tcsyale.org/our-executive-director" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Patti Russo</a>, executive director of TCSYale, Joan Gillman, president of the <a href="https://www.lwvwestport.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Westport League of Women Voters</a>, expert speaking instructor <a href="https://www.gildabonanno.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gilda Bonanno</a>. Alumni panelists include<a href="https://www.cristinmccarthyvahey.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> State Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahe</a>y, <a href="https://www.jentooker.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jennifer Tooker</a>, former Westport First Selectwoman and current candidate for State Comptroller, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-koc/?isSelfProfile=false" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gabriela Koc</a>, Stamford Board of Education members and Director of External Affairs, Office of the State Treasurer, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-shant%C3%A9-t-hanks-1106a8102/?isSelfProfile=false" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Dr. Shanté Hanks,</a> Deputy Commissioner of the State Department of Housing.
For more information email <a href="mailto:info@TCSYale.org">info@TCSYale.org</a>.

Local Event: Campaigning Class For Next Wave of Women in Politics

Campaigning Class For Next Wave of Women in...

Future political candidates and campaigners  can learn what it takes to win elections Saturday October 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in...

Campaigning Class For Next Wave of Women in Politics

Jay Estate

<img src="https://jayheritagecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Balloon-300x200.jpg">Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone! Join us on Sunday, October 25 from 11am - 3pm. New this year in honor of the Montgolfier Brothers invention of the hot-air balloon in 1783 - you guessed it - learn all about the thermodynamics of these beautiful aircrafts from <a href="https://www.libertyballoon.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Liberty Balloon Company</a>. Enjoy outdoor activities and old-fashioned entertainment as we commemorate America 250 with a very special chance to see authentic centuries-old artifacts of the Revolutionary War at the historic first home of patriot and peacemaker John Jay. <a href="https://youtu.be/1-5rBwbfv08?si=7Y61Jf0fiNcaNAr2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch a video from last year's festival here.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b5a7d988-48ca-4a56-bb9b-28da36e2bc0e" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE TO AVOID THE LINES.</a>
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
* Silhouette artist <a href="https://www.sweet-silhouette.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Varin Acevado</a> will create heirloom portraits. * Stilt walkers &amp; jugglers ensure super photo ops for the whole family! * Professional facepainters from <a href="https://www.jamesdaniel.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">James Daniel Entertainment </a>will create butterflies and dragons with deft dabs of paint and glitter! * Join the <a href="https://www.ryetroop2.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rye Boy Scouts Troop 2</a> for boat racing in the reflecting pool * Create your own take-home origami animals with talented volunteers from our Japanese community partners in Harrison. * Try your hand at special geocaching activities in honor of America at 250 highlighting John Jay's role as spymaster during the Revolutionary War. * Make a self-portrait with artist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellenjingxu/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jing (Ellen) Xu </a>and ColorWorld. * Learn about robotics and STEAM with <a href="https://www.makeinspires.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">MakeInspires.</a> * Don't miss the rocket show with <a href="https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mad Science!</a> * Pony rides and the petting zoo are family favorites!

ALL AGES
* Self-guided tours of<a href="https://parks.ny.gov/history/rev-war?utm_campaign=NYSOGS+Parks-RevWar250&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Search&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23972741403&amp;gbraid=0AAAABD-CRbX_77SLGE4f5AlYAwtMckwIS&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwlsfWBhD4ARIsACL7p1GnNW59-3sZb1eG8wDrPXmniU0OpY52GakfKQTDy-DZfXtRno0_JBwaAnZYEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Revisit the Revolution Exhibit</a> at the Jay Mansion. * Self-guided tours of the award-winning Jay Estate Gardens (2022 NYS Nonprofit Excellence, 2023 ICAA Landscape Design, 2026 GCA Historic Preservation). * Nibble on savories from food trucks and local favorites like Cousins Lobster Roll, Jimmy's Soft Serve, Crazy Taco Mex, Food Truck Refinery, Westchester Burger and Mangones Market. * LIVE Music from <a href="https://www.brooklynbluegrass.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bluegrass Collective</a>. * Horse-drawn Carriage Rides by Pelham Bit Carriages. * Shop for the holidays early or for any occasion - explore gorgeous jewelry, sweaters, fine art photographs, handcrafted Japanese pottery from <a href="https://nslifestyles.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NS Lifestyles</a>, <a href="https://shopthebeehive.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beehive</a>, <a href="https://www.crichlowfineart.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Crichlow Fine Art</a>, <a href="https://hirokosceramics.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hiroko's Ceramics</a> and many more bespoke offerings from our vendors * Learn about 10,000 years of archaeology beneath our feet with Dr. Eugene Boesch.
More activities being added every day! Admission is $50 per family and $20 individual.
Thank you to our Jay Day Co-Chairs Lindsay Bello Martin, Claire Weschler, Jennifer Soliman and Julia Thalhammer and 2026 RCDS Community Engagement Fellow Ellora Shah.&nbsp;
More volunteers welcome! Contact us at <a href="mailto:jayheritagecenter@gmail.com">jayheritagecenter@gmail.com</a> to sign up for a shift.
The Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is a dynamic nonprofit which manages the Jay Estate in Rye, New York. The 23-acre park that they have preserved and interpreted since 1992 is an award-winning culture hub and wildlife refuge on Long Island Sound. Located in the heart of Westchester’s only National Historic Landmark District, the site welcomes visitors April through November to learn about our nation’s flawed yet precious democracy through indoor and outdoor public programs. Offerings about American History feature prominent writers and educators. Free horticulture and birding workshops teach guests about native plants and wildlife. Family-friendly concerts draw hundreds for old-fashioned fun and unplugged enjoyment. The site is a member of NY State's Path Through History and Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail. Sign up to volunteer or access all they offer at <a href="https://jayheritagecenter.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.jayheritagecenter.org</a>
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Local Event: Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Jay Day - Fall Family Festival

Jay Day is our classic fall family festival held annually at the 23-acre award-winning Jay Estate with offerings for everyone!...

Zoom Webinar (Online/Virtual Event)

Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Navigating Divorce for Parents of Special Education Students
Date: Tuesday October 27th 2026 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EST. This webinar is on Zoom (online/virtual event).&nbsp;
Register here on Zoom:<a href="https://bit.ly/5A201D" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> https://bit.ly/5A201D</a>
Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT).
Speakers: Attorney Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law
Jane Faherty, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director &amp; Special Education Advocate
Attorney Carole Orland and Attorney Laurie Markus, Divorce &amp; Family Law at Broder Orland Murray and DeMattie LLC, Westport &amp; Greenwich CT.
Often, the divorce rate is higher for marriages of parents involving children with special needs. When special needs children are involved in divorce, there are added concerns to address. We are pleased to bring to the table two experienced divorce and family law attorneys to discuss the challenges facing parents of special needs children who are divorcing …always keeping in mind the best interests of the child.
Let’s Start a Conversation to Help Guide Parents:
• Develop an overall Parenting Plan
• Create a Team of Specialists so parents can work together in understanding their child’s needs and the team that will support them
• Collaborate on an educational plan in the child’s best interest
• Consider your child’s unique circumstances
• Role of Guardian Ad Litem
• Role of Court and Court Services
• Q &amp; A
Questions? Please contact Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant at rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com
This webinar is free and open to the public.&nbsp;More information:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stamfordjcc.org/events/2026/10/27/inclusion/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stamfordjcc.org/events/2026/10/27/inclusion/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar/</a>

Local Event: Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Navigating Divorce 

Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar:...

Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Navigating Divorce for Parents of Special Education Students
Date: Tuesday October 27th...

Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Navigating Divorce 

Music on the Hill, 9 Brookside Rd, Redding, CT, 06896

Music on the Hill invites experienced adult and teen choral singers to join the Festival Chorus. Music on the Hill's ensembles meet on a project basis, allowing musicians to commit to a 4- to 6- week cycle of rehearsals at a time. Join us for one project or sing with us year round! 
Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 7 - 9 p.m. at Music on the Hill, 9 Brookside Road, Redding (Georgetown). 
Announcing the 2026-27 Festival Chorus Season:Sing Noel! Music of the season, carols, and excerpts from Marc-Antoine Charpentier's Messe de Minuit pour Noel Concert: Friday, December 11 Rehearsals: starting October 27 at Music on the Hill Bernstein &amp; Mendelssohn:&nbsp;Chichester Psalms &amp; more Concert: Sunday, March 7 Rehearsals: starting January 26 at Music on the Hill In Springtime:&nbsp;Madrigals &amp; Spring Songs Concert: Friday, April 30 Rehearsals: starting March 30 at Music on the HillFor more information, and to register to sing, please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://musiconthehillCT.org/sing-with-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">musiconthehillCT.org/sing-with-us</a>

Local Event: Call for Singers! Join the Festival Chorus

Call for Singers! Join the Festival Chorus

Music on the Hill invites experienced adult and teen choral singers to join the Festival Chorus. Music on the Hill's ensembles...

Founders Hall

CALLING ALL MAH JONGG PLAYERS.... It's an evening of friendly competition, philanthropy, and fun!
Join the Ridgefield Woman's Club for a mah jongg fundraiser to support scholarships for Ridgefield High School senior girls who demonstrate leadership and a commitment to service in the community.
Mahj for a Mission includes five rounds of American mah jongg using the 2026 National Mah Jongg League card; raffles worth between $100 and $500 from local businesses; and a "Mahj Boutique" with themed accessories and gifts to purchase.
PRIZES awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place players!
Women and men of all ages (18+) and levels of play welcome.
Register with your own group of 4 or come solo and meet your new favorite table-mates. Individual registrants will be matched with players of the same level.
Tickets are $50 per individual or $200 for a table of 4.&nbsp;Space is limited so register early!
Don't play mah jongg? No problem! Raffles are open to everyone. Winners don't need to be present. 
Register, buy raffle tickets, and see full details on the RWC website <a href="https://www.rwc-ct.com/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.Questions? Email us at: rwcmahjongg2026@gmail.com.

Local Event: MAHJ for a Mission Tournament

MAHJ for a Mission Tournament

CALLING ALL MAH JONGG PLAYERS.... It's an evening of friendly competition, philanthropy, and fun!
Join the Ridgefield Woman's...

Norwalk Inn

Come out and join us for our Homeowner Saturdays workshop in partnership with William Raveis sponsored by The Norwalk Inn. Complimentary coffee and refreshments.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Homeowner Saturday's Workshop 

Homeowner Saturday's Workshop 

Come out and join us for our Homeowner Saturdays workshop in partnership with William Raveis sponsored by The Norwalk Inn....

Wilton Congregational Church

Author and former White House faith adviser Michael Wear will visit Wilton Congregational Church on Saturday, November 14, for a public talk and Q&amp;A titled “Transforming Politics Through Faith,” exploring how Christian faith can serve as a starting point for civic engagement, made urgent amid deep political division.
Wear, founder of the Center for Christianity and Public Life and author of The Spirit of Our Politics, will address questions including: what obligations, if any, Christians have to engage public issues; how people of faith can participate constructively in civic life; and what role the church should play in confronting justice, inequality, and human flourishing.
The event, free and open to the public, runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Wilton Congregational Church, 70 Ridgefield Road. Registration information is available <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JRbJJa81kUNdeyMuPG-eATF3Wcs_OwC4dngjAqPdYHc/edit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. 
“At Wilton Congregational, we reflect on what it means to be a Christian outside of Sunday morning. Many of us care deeply about public issues, but struggle to find spaces for healthy dialogue or respectful disagreement. I hope these events make room for difficult but pressing conversations that can help us all make more meaning of our collective life together,” said Rev. Dave Stuart, Associate Minister at Wilton Congregational Church.
The Wear event will come partway into a year-long speaker series, “Faith and Our Public Life: An Approach to Contemporary Issues Through Christianity.” These events will take place most Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon, October 2026 through May 2027. The series brings scholars, nonprofit leaders, and faith leaders to the church to discuss pressing issues — including artificial intelligence, bioethics, economic systems, food insecurity, and the housing crisis — through a Christian lens. The kickoff event will take place on October 4th, featuring Brian Stiltner, Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Sacred Heart University, and Co-director of the Hersher Institute for Applied Ethics. 
Other speakers include Justin Hawkins (Columbia University), Michele Conderino (CEO, Open Doors), Nancy Coughlin (CEO, Person to Person), Mark Silk (Trinity College), and Jennifer Herdt (Yale Divinity School). All events are free and open to the public.
“Our faith brings us such a rich understanding of the world and our place in it. We want to apply that understanding to the issues pressing on our society and culture, engaging various perspectives, whether faith-based or not,” said Rev. Stuart.
For more information on the Michael Wear event or the full speaker series schedule, visit <a href="https://wiltoncongregational.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">wiltoncongregational.org</a> or contact Rev. Stuart at dave@wiltoncongregational.org.
About Wilton Congregational Church: 
Wilton Congregational Church is a community that seeks to live out the Gospel in relevant, contemporary ways. While we may be at different places in our lives, we share a common belief: Connecting with God and one another through Christ. We cherish all – giving hope, healing, and help so that lives and communities may be transformed.
About Michael Wear:
Michael Wear is the founder and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, an organization dedicated to forming Christian leaders, fostering dialogue, and pursuing the common good in the public square. He previously served in the White House faith-based initiatives office and is the author of The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life.

Local Event: Transforming Politics Through Faith: A Public Talk and Q&A with Author Michael Wear

Transforming Politics Through Faith: A Public...

Author and former White House faith adviser Michael Wear will visit Wilton Congregational Church on Saturday, November 14, for...

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