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…
10May
Spring Fair: May 13 – 9 to 12 Noon
SCC Spring Fair May 13, 2017 9:00 am – 12:00 Noon Come on by Storrs Congregational Church UCC’s annual Spring Fair: Plant, Bake, & Seasonal Tag Sale Silent Auction International Gifts Fabric and Quilted Gifts Vendors and more…! Proceeds support the many ways Storrs Congregational Church UCC actively contributes to our community here in eastern…
07Apr
Holy Week & Easter 2017 @ Storrs Congregational
Holy Week and Easter at Storrs Congregational Church UCC The apex of the Christian year is soon upon us. We invite all to join us for our observances of Holy Week and for our celebrations of Christ’s resurrection at Easter. No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, God welcomes you……
01Mar
Women’s Fellowship Spring Program Highlights ‘Hands on Hartford’
The Women’s Fellowship Spring Program and Luncheon on March 9 will feature a talk by a former interim pastor at Storrs Congregational Church on her experiences with Hands On Hartford, a social service nonprofit organization that serves Hartford’s neediest residents in the areas of food, housing, and economic security. The Reverend Karen Bailey-Francois, associate pastor at…
17Feb
Ash Wednesday – March 1: Worship @ 12:15 & 7 pm
Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Worship Services at 12:15 pm & 7:00 pm, in the SCC Meeting House Lent begins with a solemn call to fasting and repentance as we begin our journey to the Easter mysteries of Christ’s death and resurrection. The sign of ashes suggests our human mortality and frailty. What…
16Feb
“Good Patriots Have Lovers’ Quarrells”: Have a Minute? – Feburary 2017
Have a Minute? Thoughts from Pastor Matt… “Good Patriots Have Lovers’ Quarrells” Parker Palmer is a Quaker elder, an educator, an activist, the founder of the Center for Courage & Renewal, and the author of numerous books around topics of spirituality, education, and vocation. Across all these arenas of his work, has garnered great respect—especially in…
13Dec
Celebrate Christmas at Storrs Congregational
Celebrate Christmas at Storrs Congregational O come, all you faithful (and even those of you who think yourself not-so-faithful) and worship God as we commemorate and celebrate the great mystery of the incarnation, God’s coming among us in the Christ child. Plan to take part in any and all of our Christmas worship services: Saturday, Dec…
17Nov
Festival of Lessons & Carols for Advent – December 11
A Festival of Lessons & Carols for Advent December 11, 2016 @ 3:00 pm Storrs Congregational Church Meeting House The combined voices of Storrs Congregational Church UCC, St. Mark’s Episcopal Chapel, and St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Chapel will join together observing the rich depth of the pre-Christmas season of Advent, with its themes of…