Sisters and brothers in faith, members and friends, we are the Storrs Congregational Church in this day and hour. Since spring,2017, some of us, (the Just Peace Team) have been gathering to learn about Just Peace, and Just Peace churches in the United Church of Christ. Now we, the team, feel ourselves led by the…
The Sunday Flower signup has been updated for 2018 and is ready for you to pick the week you’d like to dedicate flowers. Complete an “intention” form and return it to the office or Deborah’s mailbox in the copy room. Checks can be made payable to “SCC” with the date of the Sunday flower dedication…
What are Just Peace churches? In the United Church of Christ, Just Peace churches are those congregations who, after study, prayer, and reflection, intentionally and publicly commit to work for a Just Peace for all. This work is directed toward correcting the systemic causes of injustice, especially issues of public policy. Most often, as we…
On Sunday, December 17th and on Christmas Eve at all services we will receive contributions to the Christmas Fund, one of four special mission offerings of the United Church of Christ. This fund provides direct financial assistance to those who serve or have served the church. It offers pension and health premium supplements to…
The agenda of the Governing Board’s November 14 meeting included several important topics. Just Peace Initiative Rev. Alice O’Donovan attended the Board meeting on behalf of the Just Peace Team to present and discuss the “Proposed Statement of Commitment to Become a Just Peace Church” and to request that adoption of the statement by the…
The Covenant To Care giving tree has been set up in the Parish House Lounge. It is adorned with tags for the gifts needed for our community outreach giving. Keep in mind that bags work better than wrapping paper so that parents can view before Christmas. Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off for Dianne Sprague, Jane…
Welcome to the Advent Season, a time of waiting and hoping for the coming of the Good News of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth in Bethlehem. Advent is the start of the new Christian liturgical year as well as a time of preparing for Christmas, a mixture of the spiritual and the commercial rituals…
Begin this Advent season with a contemplative service at sunset filled with music and candlelight. The 2017 Advent Lessons & Carols presented by Storrs Congregational Church and St. Mark’s Episcopal Chapel will take place at 4:30 pm on Sunday, December 10. Music will be presented by the Storrs Congregational Church Choir, led by SCC Director…
Really! Things are FALLING into Place in the Library! If you have stopped by the library in the last few weeks you may see what some would call a mess or even worse a disaster! It is good! The new paint color is being applied to almost any surface that can be painted. In preparation…
Can We Solve the Problem of Gun Violence in the United States? By Kathy Lindner, member of the Just Peace Team Over the next several months, The Carillon will feature a series of articles exploring what it means to become a Just Peace Congregation. In this installment, Just Peace team member Kathy Lindner asks the…
