South Church, United Church of Christ - East Hartford

06/04/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 | 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧: 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝟏𝟐:𝟏-𝟗
𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩

Abram receives a difficult invitation from God: leave what is familiar and journey toward an unknown future. There are no detailed maps, no guarantees, and no certainty about what lies ahead. Yet Abram goes. This Sunday we’ll explore what faith looks like when we cannot see the entire path before us. Sometimes discipleship begins with a single courageous step. Join us for worship this Sunday at South Church at 10:00 a.m. ~Pastor Kevin

05/28/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 | 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧: 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝟏:𝟏–𝟐:𝟒𝐚
𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝

The opening chapter of Genesis invites us into a world filled with wonder. Light and darkness. Oceans and stars. Birds and animals. Humanity itself. Again and again, God looks upon creation and declares it good. This Sunday we’ll reflect on what it means to live in a world that is not merely useful, but sacred. We’ll consider how wonder changes the way we see creation, one another, and ourselves. Join us for worship at South Church this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. ~Pastor Kevin

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05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Today we celebrated Pentecost with a sanctuary full of pinwheels, color, movement, and joy.

Throughout worship, we remembered that you can never actually see the wind. You only see what it does.

The same is true of God’s Spirit.

As we reflected on Acts 2, we heard again:

“You cannot see the Spirit itself, but you can see its fingerprints everywhere.”

And perhaps the greatest miracle of Pentecost was this:

“The miracle wasn’t simply that people spoke. The miracle was that people connected.”

Thank you to everyone who helped make today’s celebration so meaningful - especially our children, who helped us see the wind in motion.

May we continue to watch for the Spirit’s fingerprints this week, in conversations that build understanding, in relationships that grow stronger, in communities that make room for one another, and in those ordinary moments when people discover they belong.

🍃 The Spirit is still moving. The wind is still blowing.

05/22/2026

The church office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 | 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧: 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝟐:𝟏–𝟐𝟏
𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠

Pentecost is one of the most dramatic stories in scripture. Wind fills the room. Flames appear overhead. Ordinary people begin speaking in ways they never imagined possible. But Pentecost is about more than a remarkable event long ago. It is a reminder that God’s Spirit is still moving among us today—bringing courage where there was fear, connection where there was division, and possibility where people have given up hope.

This Sunday at South Church, we’ll celebrate the Spirit that continues to surprise, challenge, and inspire God’s people. As part of worship, every person will receive a colorful pinwheel upon entering the sanctuary. Whenever the word Spirit is spoken or sung during the service, we’ll be invited to raise, spin, or gently blow on our pinwheels. The movement throughout the sanctuary will become a visible reminder that while we cannot see the Spirit itself, we can see the Spirit at work among us.

Join us this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. as we celebrate the wind of God still blowing through our lives, our church, and our world.
~Pastor Kevin

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05/21/2026

Tuesdays at Two will read and discuss 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 by C. S. Lewis. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟑𝟎.

This classic piece of Christian literature offers a thoughtful and imaginative exploration of heaven, grace, choice, and the eternal significance of our everyday lives. Through rich storytelling and spiritual insight, Lewis challenges readers to reflect deeply on faith, discipleship, and the transforming power of God’s love.

Whether you are a longtime admirer of Lewis or reading him for the first time, this study promises meaningful conversation, spiritual encouragement, and fellowship together.

All are welcome to attend whether you have a copy of the book or not. Please contact Lisa G at [email protected] if you would like her to provide a copy of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 for you.

𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐. We look forward to growing together in faith.

05/17/2026

Today we opened the Prayground at South Church. ❤️

A space where children can fully belong in worship - learning, wondering, creating, and participating alongside the congregation.

Today the children colored, read, and engaged with questions connected to the sermon while worshipping alongside the congregation.

The church is stronger when every generation is part of the circle. What a beautiful morning together ❤️

05/14/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 | 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫
𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.
𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧: 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝟏𝟕:𝟐𝟎–𝟐𝟔
𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐔𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫

What really holds a church together? This Sunday at South Church, we’ll reflect on Jesus’ prayer for his followers and what it means to be bound together not by sameness, but by love, compassion, and shared purpose. In a world that so often pulls people apart, we’ll consider how a community of faith can become a place of belonging, mutual care, and grace. Come be part of worship this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. There is a place for you here. ~Pastor Kevin

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