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,…
24Aug
Faith Formation News – August 15, 2017
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…
24Aug
Going on a Journey: Journeying with Pastor Nancy – August 15, 2017
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. …
24Aug
Have a Minute? Thoughts from Pastor Matt… – August 15, 2017
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…
10Aug
Parking Information for Memorial Services: Thomas Riechel (Aug 16) & Virginia “Ginny” Black (Aug 19)
Parking Information: Memorial Services for Thomas H. Reichel on August 16, 2017, and the Rev. Virginia “Ginny” Black on August 19, 2017 Twice this week, we will gather to worship God together, giving thanks for lives lived among us, and rejoicing in the good news of Christian hope in Christ’s resurrection. For all attending thes…
14Jun
Faith Row Vacation Bible School – August 7-11
2017 Faith Row Vacation Bible School August 7 – 11, 2017 For ages 4 to 9, with special programming for ages 10-12 Held at Storrs Congregational Church UCC 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Calling all kids to respond to God’s call to welcome our neighbors, and even the stranger in our midst, at this year’s…
21May
Sharing Our Scriptures – Interfaith Series – DATE CHANGE for Session 3
Sharing Our Scriptures: Three introductory sessions Fourth Wednesdays at 7 PM: April 26 @ Temple Bnai Israel, 383 Jackson St., Willimantic May 24 @ Storrs Congregational Church UCC, 2 North Eagleville Rd., Storrs June 28 @ UCONN Islamic Center, 28 North Eagleville Rd, Storrs NEW DATE, TIME & LOCATION: July 26 at 6:00 pm @ Windham Muslim Community,…
20May
NOTICE: Getting to SCC during 2017 UConn Construction
UConn Utilities Construction to impact getting to SCC for Summer and Fall 2017 Introduction Beginning May 9, 2017, UConn began the newest phase of a two-year project to repair and upgrade utility infrastructure in the northeastern section of campus. This year’s construction phase requires the reduction of traffic along North Eagleville Road to one lane…
19May
SCC Seeking Sabbatical Supply Minister
SCC Seeking Sabbatical Supply Minister The Storrs Congregational Church UCC is preparing for an exciting time of sabbatical for our Senior Minister, the Rev. Matthew Emery, with accompanying work on our congregation’s part connected with his sabbatical theme of “Voices: Reconnected, Reclaimed, Renewed.” For the August 25 to December 31, 2017, period of this sabbatical,…
17May
L. Cameron Johnson Organ Competition – May 20
L. Cameron Johnson Memorial Organ Competition – May 20 The L. Cameron Johnson Organ Competition for High School students is coming up on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at 11:00 AM here at Storrs Congregational. This year the competition attracted some outstanding candidates. It was difficult to narrow the field to just three finalists. Each competitor…