The Church of the Four Winds, located at 668 Broadway Avenue in downtown Bedford, offers opportunities for individuals and families to participate in Torah study, Shabbat services, Hebrew education, biblical holiday observances and community gatherings.
The congregation welcomes people of all ages who are interested in learning more about the Torah and participating in worship and study. Shabbat activities are held each Saturday, with prayer from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m., followed by the main service at 10:00 a.m. and a second service at noon.
In addition to its weekly services, the Church of the Four Winds offers several recurring opportunities for fellowship and study.
Tea4Two, led by Pastor Siobhan J. Elston, is a multicultural women’s Torah teaching gathering held on the first Sunday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the church. The gathering centers around “Tea, Teaching, Talking and Tasting” while bringing women together for Torah teaching and fellowship.
The church also offers G-Thing, Men’s Torah Study, with Pastor Leslie B. Elston. The men’s gathering is held on the first Sunday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to noon and combines Torah study and worship with an emphasis on personal growth, family, service and community.
An upcoming special observance will take the congregation outside the church building. The Church of the Four Winds will celebrate Yom Teruah, the Day of Shouting, on Saturday, September 12, at 9:00 a.m. at Hermit’s Hollow Picnic Area, 18753 Egbert Road in Bedford.
The gathering will include shofar blowing, worship and teaching as the congregation welcomes the new year. The event is open to the community, and families are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Those planning to bring a kosher meal are asked to contact the church beforehand.
Through its regular worship, educational programs and special gatherings, the Church of the Four Winds provides several ways for Bedford-area residents to learn about the congregation and take part in its community.
For more information about services, programs or upcoming events, contact the Church of the Four Winds at (216) 659-9957 or visit TCOTFW.org. The church is located at 668 Broadway Avenue in Bedford.
