Worship Online with SCC The coronavirus may be forcing us to suspend our normal in-person worship services at Storrs Congregational, but that does not mean that we will stop our worship of God! We still gather as a community for 10 am worship every Sunday, as well as a short Vespers service at 7 pm…
04Apr
Holy Week 2020 at Storrs Congregational
There were no trumpets or Easter lilies or even angelic choirs on that first Easter (although Matthew, and only Matthew, says there was an earthquake!). In fact, what did the reality of Jesus’ resurrection result in, at least as John tells the story? The disciples hiding out in a locked room out of fear! Most…
06Mar
A Faith Formation Note
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. …
06Mar
Have A Minute?
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…
06Mar
Sundays at Storrs Congregational: March 2020
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…
06Feb
“What are we here for?” – Notes on our 2019 Annual Meeting workshop
“What is our mission? What are we here for?” These are the overarching, big-picture questions that served as backdrop to the lively and engaging workshop with which our 2019 Annual Meeting of the Congregation concluded. Over the last few months, our congregation’s Governing Board has been delving into the work of articulating more clearly our…
14Dec
Prayer of Confession
Prayer of Confession Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly…
04Sep
Sundays at Storrs Congregational: September 2018
Sept. 2: The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Holy Communion Pastor Matt preaching: “Let’s Get It On” Scripture: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 & Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Sept. 9: The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – “Homecoming” Sunday Pastor Matt preaching: “Was Jesus Wrong?” Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 & Mark 7:24-37 Our church-wide…
24Aug
Sunday Student Breakfasts – 9:00 am
Sunday Student Breakfasts 9:00 am each week during the semester Hear ye! Hear ye! All you UConn students, come join us for breakfast, 9:00 to 9:45 am, before the 10:00 am worship service. Grab a bite to eat before worship, and before most of the campus dining halls open. On Opening Weekend, August 26th, we’ll…
10Jul
Information on Memorial Service for Virginia “Ginny” Rowe
Information on Memorial Service for Virginia “Ginny” Rowe We here at Storrs Congregational join with all throughout the greater Storrs and UConn communities in mourning the death of long-time friend Virginia “Ginny” Bradford Rowe. A Service of Witness to the Resurrection celebrating Ginny’s life will be held here at the church on Wednesday, July 11th,…