The Just Peace Team meets monthly on the 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 in the Parish House Lounge. New members are always welcome. The Team is now forming smaller Teams to study and plan initiatives on the following justice issues. If you are interested in participating in a Team, contact the leader of each. Food Justice…
20May
Embracing And Honoring The Gifts Of Our Creator
By Don Hoyle As a citizen of the United States, a country which has pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement, and which was the world’s number one polluter of mother earth, I feel “I am a person of unclean lips who dwells in the midst of a people of unclean lips, but my eyes…
08May
Food Pantry Needs – May 2018
Our Food Pantry is being heavily used right now, we have local families that are simply not receiving enough assistance to put food on their tables and the Food Pantry has become a vital necessity for some. Here are some items that are always needed: Cereal (hot or cold) Peanut Butter Jam & Jelly Canned…
04May
National Letter Carrier Association Annual Food Drive – May 12
On Saturday, May 12th, the Postal Carriers all over our Nation will be gathering donations of non-perishable food items from local residents. This will be the 26th Annual NLCA Food Drive – as long as there is hunger in our country, we will stand together and rally to support the need. You can participate in…
16Apr
Spring Fair – A Community Event – May 5, 9 AM to Noon
SPRING FAIR A Community Event – All are Welcome! Great for Mother’s Day and Graduation Gifts SATURDAY May 5, 2018 9 AM to NOON Plant, Bake, Seasonal Tag Sale, Silent Auction, International Gifts, Fabric, Quilted Gifts and Vendors Proceeds support the many ways the Storrs Congregational Church actively contributes to our community here in Eastern…
15Apr
Food Pantry Needs – April
Our Food Pantry is being heavily used right now, we have local families that are simply not receiving enough assistance to put food on their tables and the Food Pantry has become a vital necessity for some. Here are some items that are always needed: Cereal (hot or cold) Peanut Butter Jam & Jelly Spam…
12Apr
What’s Up? Eleven Plus Things We Can Do To Create Just Peace
Choose up! No one can work hard on every issue. Choose 1 or 2 issues that are really important to you. Listen up! Listen. Listen for understanding. Listen with curiosity to respected proponents on both sides of the issues most important to you. Listen respectfully always seeking to hear another’s heart and hopes. Study…
08Apr
Add Your Voice To Advocating Gun Violence Prevention
We are all concerned about the epidemic of gun violence in our country. Presently our U.S. Senators from Connecticut are advocating for more federal funding for gun violence prevention research by the Center for Disease Control since is is a public health emergency. This is exactly the same position taken in the form of a…
05Apr
Women’s Fellowship Spring Program and Luncheon – April 19
Guest Speaker: Pastor Matt Parish House Lounge Thursday, April 19, 2018 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this gathering where Pastor Matt will speak and share about some of what he experienced on his recent sabbatical. Please note, this will not be a repeat of the March 11th “Welcome Back from…
04Apr
90th Spring Gathering of Connecticut Women of the UCC – April 28, 2018
Come help celebrate 90 years of service to women and children – locally, state-wide, and across the world! The 90th Spring Gathering of Connecticut Women of the UCC (United Church of Christ) will take place Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 8:30 am to 3 pm at the Mystic Congregational Church, 43 East Main Street, Mystic,…