We have been busy in the Church Library over the summer. We’ve worked on finding new furniture and have continued with the updates to technology to support our database. We’ve also spotlighted some great books for your spiritual journey during Ordinary Time and Vacation Bible School. The Church Library has many books that reflect the…
22Sep
Faith Formation News – September 2018
Blessing of the Backpacks—August 26th Come join us for worship on August 26th, bring your backpack and we will share in a blessing for a new academic year. Celebrate Mansfield Parade Once again we will join in the Celebrate Mansfield parade and this year, as a church, we will host a booth! In our booth…
20Sep
Singers and Ringers WANTED!
All are welcome to join our vibrant music ministry by singing, ringing or the playing of instruments! CHOIR rehearsals begin with a general warm-up where we do exercises to free our bodies, engage the breath, activate our minds and vocalize together. We work on five or six anthems a rehearsal in a wide variety of…
18Sep
What’s Going On?
“And I say, hey hey hey hey, I said hey, what’s going on?” — 4 Non Blondes, “What’s Up” (1992) Even in the changed rhythms of summer, plenty goes on in the day-to-day life of Storrs Congregational Church UCC—so much that we know some of it goes unnoticed and unknown among the broader congregation. So,…
17Sep
Pick-A-Party: Let’s Get Planning
It is time to start thinking about what types of parties you’d like to host for the 6th Annual Pick-A-Party season (2018 – 2019). Forms for “Hosting a Party” are available in the Parish House Lounge and anytime through the office. When you are considering a date/time for your party, please contact the office to…
05Sep
Have a Minute? – Thoughts From Pastor Matt – September 2018
I was recently listening to an episode of The Daily, the daily news podcast from The New York Times, in which host Michael Barbaro interviewed American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) executive director Anthony Romero. In the conversation, they discussed the ways in which over the past two years the nearly-100-year-old ACLU has been pivoting its…
05Sep
Sunday Adult Forum Update – September 2018
The group in the Sunday Adult Forum has chosen their next book for discussion to be Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time by Marcus Borg, whose numerous books have sold well over a million copies. This book is about the historical Jesus and the heart of contemporary faith. As one reviewer/author stated, “For many…
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…
06Aug
SCC Book Discussion Group – September 16, 2018
September 16, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the SCC Library The book selected for the September 16th, 2018 discussion is Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik. The authors give a detailed look at Ginsburg’s family life, honesty, sense of style, love of opera and the…
05Aug
Around The Table – Governing Board News
At its June 12 meeting, the Governing Board approved a modified call agreement to the Rev. Nancy Boldt McLaren to accommodate payment of her newly acquired UCC Pension Boards health insurance coverage through SCC. Since the call agreement was being updated, additional changes were made to reflect the previous change of Pastor Nancy’s position to…