On Saturday, May 12th, the Postal Carriers all over our Nation will be gathering donations of non-perishable food items from local residents. This will be the 26th Annual NLCA Food Drive – as long as there is hunger in our country, we will stand together and rally to support the need. You can participate in…
03May
NOTICE: Getting to SCC during UConn Construction
UConn Utilities Construction to impact getting to SCC for Summer 2018 UPDATE: August 17, 2018 As of Friday, August 17, 2018, North Eagleville Road in Storrs was opened to traffic in both directions as summer construction work drew to a close. Introduction On May 8, 2018, UConn begins the (hopefully) final phase of a multiple-year…
02May
Have A Minute? Thoughts from Pastor Matt…
About a week after Easter Sunday, I was away for a couple of days participating in a special UCC church-wide event: the “From the Ground Up: Re-Imagining Theological Formation” summit that was held in Cleveland (where the national offices of our United Church of Christ are located). About 135 people from across the spectrum of…
29Apr
Sundays at Storrs Congregational: May 2018
May 6: The 6th Sunday of Easter – Holy Communion Pastor Matt preaching: “BFFs?” Scripture: 1st John 5:1-6 & John 15:9-17 May 13: Ascension Sunday Pastor Matt preaching: “Where’d he go?” Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 & Luke 24:44-53 May 20: Pentecost Sunday Pastor Nancy preaching: “Fire Rains Down” Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14 & Acts 2:1-21…
28Apr
North Eagleville Road (NER) Construction Update
Due to the number of utilities in the zone in front of Atwater, North Eagleville Road (NER) unfortunately will have to be one way again this coming summer following commencement. The mobilization of barriers and fence will begin on May 8th and heavy construction will follow once barriers are in place. The island at Glenbrook will…
16Apr
Spring Fair – A Community Event – May 5, 9 AM to Noon
SPRING FAIR A Community Event – All are Welcome! Great for Mother’s Day and Graduation Gifts SATURDAY May 5, 2018 9 AM to NOON Plant, Bake, Seasonal Tag Sale, Silent Auction, International Gifts, Fabric, Quilted Gifts and Vendors Proceeds support the many ways the Storrs Congregational Church actively contributes to our community here in Eastern…
15Apr
Food Pantry Needs – April
Our Food Pantry is being heavily used right now, we have local families that are simply not receiving enough assistance to put food on their tables and the Food Pantry has become a vital necessity for some. Here are some items that are always needed: Cereal (hot or cold) Peanut Butter Jam & Jelly Spam…
12Apr
What’s Up? Eleven Plus Things We Can Do To Create Just Peace
Choose up! No one can work hard on every issue. Choose 1 or 2 issues that are really important to you. Listen up! Listen. Listen for understanding. Listen with curiosity to respected proponents on both sides of the issues most important to you. Listen respectfully always seeking to hear another’s heart and hopes. Study…
08Apr
Add Your Voice To Advocating Gun Violence Prevention
We are all concerned about the epidemic of gun violence in our country. Presently our U.S. Senators from Connecticut are advocating for more federal funding for gun violence prevention research by the Center for Disease Control since is is a public health emergency. This is exactly the same position taken in the form of a…
05Apr
Women’s Fellowship Spring Program and Luncheon – April 19
Guest Speaker: Pastor Matt Parish House Lounge Thursday, April 19, 2018 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this gathering where Pastor Matt will speak and share about some of what he experienced on his recent sabbatical. Please note, this will not be a repeat of the March 11th “Welcome Back from…