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…
06Dec
Advent Lessons & Carols – December 10 At St. Mark’s Chapel
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…
23Nov
News From the Edwina Whitney Library
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…
19Nov
A Note from the Just Peace Taskforce
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…
17Nov
Be A Caring Volunteer
The Caring Ministry is seeking more volunteers to be connected with other church members. To date, most of the congregation is “connected” to someone else who has offered to keep in touch with them, talk, pray and generally “be there” if there is some need. There have been many new friendships formed. We still have…
12Nov
Fall Work Days – 2017
Our fall properties work days came at a busy time for many but still, much was accomplished. Fortunately, there was hardly any need for work on the grounds because of ongoing projects all summer. This time, crews worked on ongoing challenges such as painting the library and cleaning/reorganizing the upstairs kitchen. Areas of the church…
10Nov
Around The Table – Governing Board Meeting In October
Between authorization of several important maintenance projects, budget preparation, and preparing for a vote on whether to make our trial governance structure permanent, October was another busy month your Governing Board. Exterior Repairs to the Meeting House, Education Building, and Chapel On August 8, 2017 the Governing Board, in good faith, acted to approve the…
08Nov
Faith Formation News – November 2017
We are continuously “in formation!” and new and wonderful things are happening! As usual, we have been gathering for Sunday School, during worship. However, noticing that the needs of our congregation are shifting, we are working together to make space for emerging ministries. Read Erin Scholes’ article about a wonderful new ministry, for young adults…
04Nov
Food Pantry Items Needed
Our Food Pantry this fall is very low on many of the basic needs and in dire need of some donations. Here is a list of what is needed at this time: Canned Fruit & Vegetables Soup (all kinds including broth) Cereal (hot or cold) Peanut butter Spam or other canned meat Canned Pasta Mac…
01Nov
WAIM Walk for Warmth Sunday, November 19
As we head into the holiday season, needs increase for those in our community who lack the basic necessities such as food, warmth and shelter. Support our Y@SCC group as they lace up their shoes and walk, regardless of the cold, the climate and their own personal needs – just like those who have no…