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247<p style="text-align: left;">We know that making a first visit to a church can sometimes feel a bit scary—whether you have previous exp
247osure to church or not—but it doesn&#8217;t have to be!  Here at Storrs Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, we try our best to live out the extravagant and inclusive welcome we believe God offers all.  We strive to be a community as diverse and hospitable as God’s kingdom. We don’t all look or act alike; God knows we don’t all think alike. We don’t all read the Bible the same way. We come from different religious backgrounds, we bring different questions, and we carry different burdens. But every Sunday, we gather and worship God together as one.</p>
248<p style="text-align: left;">The best way to get to know Storrs Congregational is to talk with the people here. Don’t hesitate to strike up a conversation with our pastor, lay leaders, greeters, or the people in your pew&#8230;</p>
249<p style="text-align: left;">In the meantime, check out the info below and the links to the left.  We look forward to seeing you!</p>
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251<h2>Virtual Worship</h2>
252<p>Please join us for Sunday worship at 10:00 am.  These services are offered in person or on Zoom.  More information on virtual worship is available <a href="https://www.storrscongchurch.org/2020/12/23/worship-online/">here</a>.</p>
253<h3>What will the service be like?</h3>
254<p>Expressive, participatory liturgy, thoughtful preaching, a blend of new and traditional hymnody, and soul-stirring music are some of the elements you can expect to encounter at Storrs Congregational Church each Sunday by Sunday. We keep time by the seasons of the church year as we tune our hearts, minds, and spirits to the ever-present NOW of God. Worship leadership is shared by ministers, lay people and musicians.   Our music ensembles&#8217; repertoire covers everything from Renaissance counterpoint, to Sacred Harp, to Bach masterworks, to spirituals, to new compositions.</p>
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