I have been inspired by Pastor Matt’s recent messages in the Carillon and by the energy at our annual meeting to start a conversation about welcoming children and families. That is to say, how do we all as a church together and each one of us as individuals welcome children and family in our midst. …
Thoughts from Pastor Matt… By the time you read this, we’ll be beginning our journey through the season of Lent, that period of 40 days (plus 6 Sundays) before Easter. “A gift of faith from ages past,” as it is called in one of the hymns for the season, Lent always comes to us as…
Sermon Series for Lent: “Words That Change Our World” In our tradition, we aren’t so big on “creeds”. Sure, we recognize the ancient creeds as a part of our tradition’s historic and ongoing witness, but we’re not people who recite a creed or other faith statement on any regular basis. But there is one set…
Thoughts from Pastor Matt… As the end of the year approaches, it’s already time to begin thinking about what’s ahead in a new year. (I know, I know, for some of us, just getting from now through Christmas is enough to worry about…) As I look ahead to the upcoming year for us here at…
Our Food Pantry will be used much more starting this month. With the holidays right around the corner, local families are simply not receiving enough assistance to put food on their tables. Students using the Food Pantry have identified the need for additional items that are necessary to their dietary needs. Here are some items…
Plan to join other SCC Members & Friends to participate in this year’s Walk for Warmth happening the Sunday before Thanksgiving. On Sunday, November 24, Windham Area Interfaith Ministry (WAIM) will hold their annual Walk for Warmth to raise money for the organization’s 2019 Energy Assistance Program. WAIM is actively seeking people from greater Windham…
The Sunday Adult Forum began their next book on November 10th: The Jesus Dynasty by James D. Tabor. Because of the group’s interest in James, the brother of Jesus, we will be reading and discussing the large portion of the book about him. If you would like a copy of the book for $5.50, see…
There’s plenty that’s been going on—or will be going on—in the life, ministry, and leadership of our congregation! Here are a few tid-bits: Safe Church Policy updates: A team of four has been working valiantly to update and revise our church’s Safe Church Policy manual—the policies and procedures we have in place to ensure that…
Thoughts from Pastor Matt… Well, friends, by now I imagine you all have heard the news of Pastor Nancy’s new call to become the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Hartford and, therefore, of her upcoming departure from her ministry with and among us here at SCC. As Bryan Klimkiewicz and I said in our…
Building & Grounds Weekend Workdays Twice each year a group of SCC members devote time to beautification and improvements of our buildings and grounds. I must say it never ceases to amaze me: the diligence shown by our volunteers, no matter how small or great their contributions of time and effort. Twenty-four individuals were involved…
