Yours on the Journey: A Message from Rev. Diane
Dear Friends,
For early Christians, the origin of Lent was an invitation to leave an old life behind and prepare for a new way of living. It meant stepping away from corrupt power, scarcity mentality, and empty rituals in order to live a more expansive and full life of faith. “Full to the Brim” is an invitation to an expanding perspective; to pour out grace wherever it is needed. When we allow ourselves to be filled to the brim with God’s lavish love, that love spills over. Like water, it flows beyond us and touches everything in its path. “Full to the Brim” reminds us to live fully as we pursue justice and hope, or express grief and gratitude. This Lent, let us trust fully that we belong to God, and discover the expansive life God dreams for all of us.
Participate in one or all of our SCC Lenten offerings this season. Pick up a devotional booklet or set of daily devotional cards as a guide for this expansive season.
Let us come together and be filled to the brim with God’s love!
Blessings on the Journey,
Diane
Rev. Diane Peterson Seaborn, Senior Minister, SCC
SCC Lenten Offerings
March 4: Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Supper, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Parish House Lounge. On the eve of Ash Wednesday, come and enjoy a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. We will gather together in a festive setting for a satisfying supper and communal conversation. If you can volunteer to help, please contact Jan Castle or Sue Irvine.
March 5: Ash Wednesday:
- 12 – 1 p.m. Ashes to Go, in the SCC Parking Lot. Rev. Diane will offer ashes or a blessing to any and all who drive up (or walk up!) to our parking lot between 12 and 1 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service in the Meetinghouse. Step away and gather in. This beautiful service calls us and grounds us as we begin our journey. Receive ashes or a blessing. Let the music and liturgy set your heart for the season. Service will be in person and online.
Sunday Worship services in the Season of Lent, beginning March 9th, at 10 am.
We travel with Jesus in this season all the way to the cross – and beyond. God calls us to gather, to be nourished and filled, and sent out to serve. Come worship! (In-Person and online)
Thursday Evenings in Lent: 5:30 Chapel Vespers and Simple Supper, March 13, 20, 27, April 3 and 10. Join in a simple, weekly vespers service in the SCC Waggoner Chapel~ including psalm and scripture readings, silent reflection, and song accompanied by our newly refurbished Chapel organ! Be filled and sustained week-to-week through worship. All Vespers services will be in-person and streamed online.
Ukrainian Egg Decorating, April 3 and 10, 7:00 p.m. An invitation from our UConn Student Ministry to both students and the community! Come and enjoy this beautiful intricate craft which dates back thousands of years! Parish House Lounge.
Holy Week at SCC
April 13th, Palm Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Worship Service.
Palm branches in hand, we join a procession begun centuries ago in Jerusalem, as part of a long line of people in need of God’s saving grace. We rejoice as Christ comes to open the gates of justice and bring heaven’s peace. As we come to the end of our worship service we turn toward Christ’s passion and Maundy Thursday. All who wish are invited to gather in the Parish House Courtyard before the service to receive palms and process into worship.
Palm Sunday Brunch and Children’s egg hunt will follow the worship – Auditorium
April 17, Maundy Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Meeting House.
A Service of Communion and Tenebrae.
As Christians, we tell this story; we are part of this story, and it is part of us. We share the bread and cup of communion, we experience receding light and growing shadows, we hear the Word, we are moved through sacred music and shared voices, and we remember the Passion of Christ. Come into this holy night of our life together as disciples of Christ.
April 18th, Good Friday, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Waggoner Chapel
A Time of Silent Reflection
Step away from the world for a little while. Come into our Chapel. Rev. Diane will be present for a shared prayer, if you so wish. Light a candle, or sit in silent reflection. As Christians, so too do we know that Jesus’ death was not the end of the story. It was not the end of God’s love. A final prayer will be offered at 1pm. All lighted candles will then be extinguished; however, you are welcome to remain in the Chapel as long as you wish.
April 20th, Easter Sunday – Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
*Sunrise Service, 6:15am, Storrs Cemetery. Light breakfast in the church auditorium afterward.
*10am Easter Worship Service, SCC Meeting House.
Join us in the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord in an uplifting service with scripture, glorious music, and a special Easter message.
Additional resources available during the Lenten season~
Devotional Booklets and Daily Devotional Cards
*Pick up a “Full to the Brim” Lent Devotional Booklet available at SCC. This weekly devotional follows the Revised Common Lectionary through Easter Sunday.
Each week offers commentary, poetry, visual art, and written reflections.
*Also available are “Full to the Brim” Devotional Cards. This is a collection of 48 daily devotional cards for Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday. Each card has a daily reminder and a short prayer.