At the time of publication, we anticipate the suspension of in-person worship to continue at least through the end of May. This is, of course, subject to change; we’ll keep you posted! All the information for joining in worship is at https://www.storrscongchurch.org/worship-online/ Sundays: 10:00 am (except May 17) May 3: The 4th Sunday of Easter…
23Apr
Sundays at Storrs Congregational: April 2020
Worship Online with SCC The coronavirus may be forcing us to suspend our normal in-person worship services at Storrs Congregational, but that does not mean that we will stop our worship of God! We still gather as a community for 10 am worship every Sunday, as well as a short Vespers service at 7 pm…
04Apr
Holy Week 2020 at Storrs Congregational
There were no trumpets or Easter lilies or even angelic choirs on that first Easter (although Matthew, and only Matthew, says there was an earthquake!). In fact, what did the reality of Jesus’ resurrection result in, at least as John tells the story? The disciples hiding out in a locked room out of fear! Most…
06Mar
Sundays at Storrs Congregational: March 2020
Sermon Series for Lent: “Words That Change Our World” In our tradition, we aren’t so big on “creeds”. Sure, we recognize the ancient creeds as a part of our tradition’s historic and ongoing witness, but we’re not people who recite a creed or other faith statement on any regular basis. But there is one set…
06Dec
Sundays at Storrs Congregational: December 2019
Dec. 1: The 1st Sunday of Advent (Yr. A) – Holy Communion Pastor Nancy preaching Be sure to be present as our congregation marks the end of Pastor Nancy’s ministry to, with, and among us as she departs to become the new pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Hartford. The Rev. Chuck Erickson, our regional minister…
28Aug
Pulpit Plans – Fall 2019
Miss a Sunday, miss a lot! Upcoming Preachers for SCC Sunday Worship This fall, the Ministry of the Word will be brought to us through some outstanding guest voices in our pulpit, along with the ongoing preaching ministry of our resident pastors: The Rev. Nicolette Siragusa Preaching September 1st Worshipers this summer got to experience…
16Aug
Welcome Weekend – August 24 & 25 2019
We’re quickly coming up on the excitement of Welcome Weekend in the UConn community and here at SCC! Campus will begin coming alive over the forthcoming days, with the big burst of energy coming on Friday, August 23rd, as entering freshmen move onto campus. With the approach of Welcome Weekend, at a recent meeting of…
23Nov
Storrsmas: Coming Sunday, December 9th…
Over in Cambridge, England, where Pastor Matt spent a part of his sabbatical a year ago, they have a week in early December each year known as “Bridgemas”. What’s “Bridgemas,” you ask? It’s Christmas in Cambridge, of course! You see, just like here, the fall academic term in Cambridge concludes well in advance of the…
07Nov
Sundays at Storrs Congregational: November 2018
November 4: All Saints Sunday – Holy Communion We share in our annual remembrance of those who have died in the past year, along with all those in the “great cloud of witnesses” who have gone before us. Pastor Matt preaching: “Your People Shall Be My People” Scripture: Mark 12:28-34 & Ruth 1:1-18 November 11:…
04Oct
Sundays at Storrs Congregational: October 2018
October 7: The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Holy Communion Pastor Matt preaching: “Job Loss” Scripture: Job 1:1, 2:1-10 October 14: The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor Nancy preaching: “Job Complaints” Scripture: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 October 21: The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastor Matt preaching: “Job Counselling?” Scripture: Job 38:1-7, 34-41 October…