A favorite mantra pops up in my thoughts every year as we reassemble our music ensembles after their summer hiatus. From Helen Kemp, a leader in working with Children’s Choirs and later Seniors, comes the simple phrase “Body, mind, spirit, voice: it takes the whole person to sing and rejoice!” Granted, that’s a little long…
The weekend of October 21 and 22 are the days for our semi-annual SCC Properties Workdays. Currently, many critically needed projects are being handled by professional contractors such as the painting of the steeple and dead tree removal. However, there is never a shortage of cost-saving, labor intensive jobs that can be handled by groups…
October marks the month when most of our church ministries and programs are in full gear. I am excited about the wide variety of ministries provided by the leaders and members of this congregation. You are blessed by a staff of excellent, committed and compassionate leaders who work day-to-day with many of you. We can…
Come for all things are now ready. (Luke 14:17b) Yes that’s right UCC New England Women’s celebration is finally happening. This is the tenth celebration of all UCC women in New England. Gather your girlfriends, mothers, daughters and any other woman of the church for a time of worship, fellowship and wonderful workshops. When? you…
Sundays at Storrs Congregational: October 2017 October 1: The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time- World Communion Sunday Pastor Bob preaching: “God’s Sustaining Presence” Scripture: Ezekiel 18: 1-4, 25-32 & Matthew 21:23-32 October 8: The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor Nancy preaching Scripture: Isaiah 5: 1-7 & Matthew 21:33-46 Neighbors in Need Special Offering October 15:…
The Sabbatical Senior Pastor Search Committee, following unanimous approval of the Call to Sabbatical Supply Senior Minister and Agreement of Support by the Governing Board at its meeting held Wednesday, July 19, is pleased to introduce the Reverend Dr. Robert K. Loesch as the temporary Senior Pastor while Pastor Matt Emery is away on sabbatical….
SCC looks forward to a new year at UConn The Storrs Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, and it’s UCC UConn campus ministry are looking forward with excitement at the start of the 2017-18 year at the University of Connecticut. Opening weekend at UConn is August 25 – 27, 2017, with freshman move-in on Friday,…
Faith Formation News August 15, 2017 Blessing of the Backpacks—August 27th Students of all Ages! Bring your Backpacks and your very selves to be blessed during worship, in a season of return to an academic schedule. First Day of Regular Sunday School Save the Date! We’ll return to a typical Sunday School time on August…
Going on a Journey: Journeying with Pastor Nancy August 15, 2017 Dear Church, Greetings from Vacation Bible School! At print time, we are smack-dab in the middle of all the glorious chaos that IS Vacation Bible School. We are having a fantastic week so far, thanks to a whole slew of volunteers, and returning staff. …
Have a Minute? Thoughts from Pastor Matt… August 15, 2017 Summertime is often when the wider settings of the church come together for their annual or periodic gatherings. For us in the United Church of Christ, these “wider settings” include the Association, which for us is the Windham Association, encompassing all of the UCC congregations in…
