Earthkeepers’ Corner from the InterReligious Eco-Justice Network: Spring is finally here! We want to do everything we can to preserve the beauty of our Earth, and we know that the rapidly rising level of carbon in our atmosphere is threatening Earth’s ability to sustain life itself. Is your House of Worship adding to this problem…
21May
Food Pantry Needs: May 2019
Our Food Pantry will be re-stocked by the local community through the National Letter Carrier Association Annual Food Drive later this month. However, if you can help, here are some items that are always needed: Paper Towels Dish Soap Laundry Soap Toilet Paper Personal Hygiene items Folks that have been using the Food Pantry have…
18May
Community Event: Interfaith Panel Discussion on “WAR AND PEACE”
Windham Interfaith Working Group Interfaith Panel Discussion on “WAR AND PEACE”: This working group panel will take place on Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 pm, at the First Congregational Church UCC, 199 Valley St., Willimantic. Three speakers, from each of the Abrahamic Faiths: Baykar Yurdakul of the Bloomfield Muslim Community Center, Rabbi Jeremy Schwartz of Temple…
18May
Musical Notes
A hearty thank you to our choir and handbells for their inspirational music during Lent, Holy Week and Easter. You are a joy! On May 5th we bid a fond farewell to our choral scholars until the next academic year. Kareem is graduating but we think that Tyler and Madison will be among us again….
13May
Building & Grounds Workdays: May 18 & 19, 2019
It’s that time again when your help is needed for our spring “perk up your premises” weekend. This year’s Properties Workdays are Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. Saturday’s projects will take place from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and will primarily take place outdoors due to the L. Cameron Johnson Memorial Organ Competition…
13May
SCC Book Discussion Group – May 19
Susanne Davis, the author of the book The Appointed Hour will discuss her book at our May 19th gathering, which starts at 7 p.m. in the Edwina Whitney Library. The book, a collection of short stories, tells of: a woman experiencing post-traumatic stress who finds her voice in communion with other women a Mayflower descendant…
13May
Have a Minute? Thoughts From Pastor Matt…
It’s can be interesting to discover what sorts of things you’ve become “known for”. Are you the guy who’s always there when a helping hand is needed? Are you the woman who really knows how to tie a fly-fishing fly? Are you the kid who has more different colors of Converse All-Stars sneakers than there…
13May
L. Cameron Johnson Memorial Organ Competition
The 26th Annual L. Cameron Johnson Memorial Organ Competition will take place on Saturday, May 18 at 11:00AM at the Storrs Congregational Church. We have two highly qualified applicants from New Hampshire and Maryland this year. All are invited to attend and vote for the audience prize in lieu of applause. There will be a…
12May
SCC Bread Ministry?
If you’ve ever looked in the upstairs freezer or the one in Room 201 on any day but Thursday and Friday, you’ve probably noticed that it is packed with breads, cakes and pastry goods. Through the generosity of the Storrs Price Chopper store, baked goods nearing their expiration date are picked up and stored by…
08May
Around The Board Table
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as the Chair of the Storrs Congregational Church Governing Board. I have learned much during my first two years as a member of the Board and I look forward to continued growth serving in this role. I look forward to serving with the following individuals: Vice…