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 People of God at Worship: January 2017 January 7th: Baptism of Christ – the 1st Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor Matt preaching: “See it. Say it. Sorted.” Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 and Mark 1:4-11 January 14th: The 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Tina Huey preaching: “Known and Loved” Scripture: I Samuel 3: 1-10 and John…
2018 Annual Business Meeting of the Congregation January 28, 2018 following the 10:00 am worship service Pursuant to the bylaws of our congregation, the members of the Storrs Congregational Church are called to the Annual Business Meeting of the Church, to be held January 28, 2018, in the Parish House Auditorium following the 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning worship…
A new draft of the proposed Bylaws, incorporating feedback from the Lead Ministry Coordinators, Church Officers, the Open Forum on Church Governance Structure held Sunday, November 19, and discussion by the Governing Board at its December 12 meeting is now available for downloading [See below]. Comments/feedback should be directed to Dick Roberts, Chair of the Governing Board, who…
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 People of God at Worship: Advent & Christmas Dember 3rd: The 1st Sunday of Advent Pastor Bob preaching: “Where Are You, God?” Scripture: Isaiah 64: 1-9 and Mark 13:24-37 December 10th: The 2nd Sunday of Advent Pastor Nancy preaching: “There Is No Way” Scripture: Isaiah 40: 1-11 and Mark 1:1-8 December 10th at 4:30 PM: …
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…
