Kathy Lindner, Caring Ministry Coordinator for three years, will be succeeded in mid-February by Rev. Leslie Kennard. Kathy would like to thank all the Team Leaders and members who have been helping with the Caring Ministry. The following will be continuing as Team Leaders. Jennie Talbot, Prayer Shawls Team Leader – members knit shawls for…
14Feb
Food Pantry Needs – February 2019
Thank you for your generosity in helping to keep our Food Pantry stocked. Recently, due to the government shut-down the impact of food insecurities has been brought to the attention of many people in our community and their desire to help is strong. Please share the news that the Food Pantry at SCC gratefully…
10Feb
Around the Board Table
At its January 8th meeting the Governing Board: Directed the Treasurer to transfer the remaining amount in the Director of Musical Ministry 2018 professional expense account to the Director of Music Ministry off-budget professional expense account. Trisha needed to postpone her sabbatical for a year, and this money will be used in conjunction with her…
06Feb
Valentine’s Day Dinner – February 16, 2019
The annual dinner hosted by UCC UConn for Valentine’s Day will take place Saturday, February 16th in the Parish House Auditorium. Proceeds from the dinner and a silent auction will support the organizations annual Alternative Spring Break. UCC UConn is a student-run organization dedicated to keeping UConn students involved with the United Church of Christ…
06Feb
Have A Minute?
I simply want to take a moment or two here and invite you to consider taking part in a couple of things that will be happening on Wednesday nights in coming weeks: Evening Prayer (Vespers) – each Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:00 pm, on the Meeting House Chancel. Continuing on from a pattern we started during…
06Feb
Developing A Mission Statement
The Governing Board is working to develop a Mission Statement for our church that will help us clarify the Mission and purpose that we aspire to achieve. Agreeing on and adopting a Mission will help us clarify our identity and rally around the things that are important to us. It can also guide our decisions…
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…
28Jan
SCC Book Discussion Group: “Lost” by Priscilla Audette
Readers, Please note that our next book discussion is not until March 2019. Our first book of the new year will be Lost by Priscilla Audette. This book was recommended to us by the author. She tells the story of her sister who suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a car accident…
20Jan
Sunday Morning Servers – How You Can Help
Have you ever wondered how you can help out on Sunday mornings? While the folks that help are valuable and indispensible in their service, what they do is not a special secret – you too can participate in the Sunday Morning Servers. Here is a brief write up of each role available, if you would…
14Jan
Food Pantry Needs – January 2019
Our Food Pantry is quite empty right now following both the Holiday Ingatherings. In addition to the non-perishable food items, we are also happy to accept household, pet and personal hygiene items. Here are some suggested food items that are always needed: Cereal (hot or cold) Peanut Butter Jelly & Jam Tuna Fish (or any…