Faith Formation for Adults

Formation and education in the faith is a lifelong pursuit at Storrs Congregational. Growing lives of faith is a lifelong process, and it takes intentional practice and formation.  We believe that until God brings all we know to its final fulfillment, there will be more for us to discover about God, about ourselves, and about the world.  Further, we believe that the world needs Christians who are well-educated, thoughtful, faithful, and formed by long engagement with the Bible and the best scholarship of the day, so we try to keep our minds and hearts limber, delighted, and open by frequent exercise.

Bible Study with Rev. Diane

Our Fall ’23 Bible Study entitled “Introducing the Old Testament” was a great success! A good Bible Study should leave you with more questions than answers, and it certainly did!

We then followed it with a Spring ’24 Bible Study, “Introducing the New Testament”, which was also enjoyed by many. We’ve also had weekly Lent devotionals and Advent Gatherings on Zoom in the weeks leading up to Easter and Christmas.

Rev. Diane also holds a monthly Zoom gathering called “Seniors Connect” for conversation and fellowship on the second Thursday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83180484395

Meeting ID: 831 8048 4395

C.A.F.E. Storrs

“Coffee And Faith Exploration Storrs” is a weekly adult formation group that meets Wednesday mornings, 10:30 am – 12:00 Noon. This group is being held both virtually and in-person in the SCC lounge library.

Come and join us! We meet Wednesdays at 10:30 AM in the Library or via Zoom, facilitated by Rev. Mike Lake.   We are currently studying “Islam from a Christian Perspective.”

Here is your link to join C.A.F.E. Storrs every Wednesday at 10:30 am. By clicking the link you will be brought into the waiting room and welcomed in by Mike.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/897377770?pwd=TDYrWFo2eElFdlB0UVE5MDh0THFWUT09
Meeting ID: 897 377 770
Passcode: 722786777

Seasonal Formation Series

In addition to our ongoing adult formation offerings, special spirituality and study options are offered during particular seasons of the year. Recently, these have included “Table Graces: Mid-week Communion and Conversation”, a Lenten series focusing on the hymn “Amazing Grace” and the sacrament of Holy Communion; “Behold! Cultivating Awareness in the Season of Advent”, a spirituality-focused series; and “That All May Have Life”, a Lenten series on the stories of encounter with Jesus in the Gospel of John.

Waggoner Chapel

Waggoner Chapel: Calming, Centering, and for your comfort, cool in summer, warm in the cooler months! The Chapel is always open for personal reflection, prayer, or simply to stop in, sit for a spell. What a blessing!
In addition, a daily devotional called “The Daily Reader for Contemplative Living: Excerpts from the Works of Father Thomas Keating“, is a resource in the chapel for visitors who would prefer a guided reflection when they visit the chapel. It contains an inspiring message for every day of the year. So whatever day you visit, there will be a reflection for you!