Dear Folks,
It's getting to the point where I
am afraid to look at the news in the morning. Thoughts and
prayers go out to all those affected by the mass shooting in Las
Vegas. How long must we lament this continuing violence, O
God? Deep breath...
Our latest "LEO" (Let's Eat Out)
will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4, 6:30, at Archie
Moore's in Derby. If you plan to attend and did not sign up,
please let me know ASAP so I can make reservations.
This Saturday, October 7, 2 P.M.
at HCCUCC will be the memorial service for Susan Hawley Taylor,
mother of Tom Taylor.
Our Season of Generosity starts
this Sunday, October 8. The theme this year is "Keep the
Conversation Going..." Our conversation starter is "Where do
I feel closest to God?" The scripture is I Kings
19:11-12.
Neighbors in Need (NIN) offering
will be collected this Sunday, October 8. NIN is a special
mission offering of the UCC that supports ministries of
justice and compassion throughout the United States. Envelopes will
be in the pews. Donations may also be made through our
website, www.huntingtonucc.org.
Umbrella Center for Domestic
Violence Services invites all to join for a candlelight vigil
honoring victims and supporting survivors of domestic violence on
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 6-7 P.M. on the Huntington Green. In the event of
rain, the vigil will be held in our Fellowship Hall.
I will be hosting my travelogue
on my summer pilgrimage in England on Sunday, October 15 at 6:30
P.M. Refreshments will be served, so come hungry!
Following worship on October 22,
Women’s Fellowship will hold an All Church event on
“Downsizing”. Watch your bulletin for more
information.
We need your help to make the
Pumpkin & Holly Fair (November 17 & 18) a success! Future
Belfry articles will discuss the different areas of the fair where
volunteers are needed, but it’s never too early to think
about how you would like to contribute. Please contact the
co-chairs: Terri Johnston, Jaqui Olivo, Judy Tucker, and Justine
Connery.
Let us pray. O God, may we
never become apathetic to the suffering around us. May our
prayers be fervent and our actions be peaceful. Help us to
work for solutions, rooted in our faith in you. Amen.
In Christ's love,
Rev. Lucille
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